VIP: Battle of the Bands Audiobook by Jen Calonita
VIP: Battle of the Bands is an unabridged audiobook by Jen Calonita, narrated by Tara Sands. It follows Mac Lowell on tour with her favorite boy band as she tries to uncover who is leaking the band's secrets, with black-and-white illustrations described in the listing as part of the broader VIP series.
At a glance
- Mac Lowell tours with Perfect Storm while secrets begin leaking and a rival band's song raises suspicions.
- The listing describes Mac's journal as the supposed repository of the band's lyrics and secrets, and features her comic-book alter ego, Mac Attack.
- An unabridged narration runs 3 hours and 54 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The tour-and-mystery premise combines boy-band drama with a secret-leak investigation.
- The listed runtime gives listeners a relatively compact audiobook option.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 hours and 54 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Tara Sands |
| Author | Jen Calonita, see all |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Publication date | July 26, 2016 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing mentions black-and-white illustrations and Mac Attack comics as elements of the VIP series, but does not confirm that illustrations are included in this audio edition.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a teen-oriented story about a band tour, friendship, rival performers and uncovering a leak.
- Fans of narrated fiction seeking a short, unabridged listen.
Less suited to
- Listeners specifically seeking a visual comics or illustrated-book edition rather than an audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings are strongly favorable overall, with a small share of mid-range ratings. That suggests generally positive reception but does not explain what listeners liked or disliked, so buyers should judge fit mainly by the listed boy-band mystery premise, narrator and runtime.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrated VIP: Battle of the Bands?
The listing names Jen Calonita as the author and Tara Sands as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 3 hours and 54 minutes, and the version is unabridged.
What is the story about?
Mac Lowell is on tour with Perfect Storm when a rival band's song appears suspiciously familiar and secrets start leaking. She tries to find the culprit, with her comic-book alter ego Mac Attack also appearing in the series description.
Does this audiobook include the black-and-white illustrations and comics?
The description mentions illustrations and Mac Attack comics in the VIP series, but does not establish that visual material is included in this audio edition.
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