Nowhere Special Audiobook by Matt Wallace
Nowhere Special is a Matt Wallace audiobook about Stan and Elpidia, two young people facing bullying and difficult family situations who meet through a reclusive trainer. Their growing friendship and efforts to learn self-defense are tested by pressures at home and the attention of a gang leader.
At a glance
- Follows Stan and Elpidia as they confront bullying and challenging family circumstances.
- Their shared training introduces an unexpected friendship, while a gang leader's attention puts that bond under pressure.
- The listing identifies this as an unabridged audiobook narrated by Christian Barillas.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The listing gives a specific runtime and identifies the narrator, language, and unabridged format.
- The plot brings together themes of friendship, self-confidence, bullying, and finding hope.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Matt Wallace |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Christian Barillas |
| Listening length | 5 hours and 32 minutes |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 24, 2023 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in young-adult stories about friendship, bullying, and overcoming difficult circumstances.
- Buyers seeking an English audiobook with a stated runtime of 5 hours and 32 minutes.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking specifically for a light or escapist story, since the synopsis includes abuse, bullying, and family conflict.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The aggregate ratings lean toward four- and five-star categories, but the sample is very small. They offer limited reassurance about listener reception and do not establish specific strengths or concerns. Buyers should weigh this cautiously alongside the listing's concrete details, including its unabridged format and stated runtime.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Nowhere Special?
The listing names Matt Wallace as the author and Christian Barillas as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 5 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the story about?
Stan and Elpidia face bullying and difficult circumstances. They meet through a reclusive trainer and develop a friendship as they learn to defend themselves.
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