The Finisher: Vega Jane, Book 1

by David Baldacci Narrated by Nicola Barber

Overview

Fourteen-year-old Vega Jane lives in the village of Wormwood, where life is nasty, brutish, and short. Villagers have been told that there is nothing outside of Wormwood except for the Quag, a foul forest filled with terrifying beasts. No one comes, no one goes, and Wormwood has stayed this way for generations. Until Vega's friend Quentin Herms disappears.

Quentin leaves Vega a secret message hinting that there's a way out of Wormwood and something extraordinary on the other side. As Vega begins to investigate, she realizes that Wormwood is a village built on dangerous lies. And that powerful people are willing to kill in order to keep it that way. Soon Vega is careening down a path that will either lead straight to the truth...or straight into an early grave.

Editorial Reviews

APRIL 2014 - AudioFile

In Baldacci's first fantasy audiobook, Vega Jane, a “Wug” from Wormwood, has sick parents and a younger brother to look out for. Narrator Nicola Barber’s posh accent and sibilant voice make her an unusual choice for a scrappy, rough-around-the-edges heroine. When one of her only friends disappears, Vega learns her home is full of secrets, and this knowledge places her in great danger. Barber performs Vega using a childlike, wistful voice, although the character is written as a teenager who is literally fighting for her life. However, when narrating action scenes or performing male characters, Barber’s voice delivers forceful power. Some of these choices can be distracting to listeners, but fantasy fans, and Baldacci’s avid readers, will persevere. G.D. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2014 - AudioFile

In Baldacci's first fantasy audiobook, Vega Jane, a “Wug” from Wormwood, has sick parents and a younger brother to look out for. Narrator Nicola Barber’s posh accent and sibilant voice make her an unusual choice for a scrappy, rough-around-the-edges heroine. When one of her only friends disappears, Vega learns her home is full of secrets, and this knowledge places her in great danger. Barber performs Vega using a childlike, wistful voice, although the character is written as a teenager who is literally fighting for her life. However, when narrating action scenes or performing male characters, Barber’s voice delivers forceful power. Some of these choices can be distracting to listeners, but fantasy fans, and Baldacci’s avid readers, will persevere. G.D. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171261801
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	03/04/2014
Series:	Vega Jane Series , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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