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The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Mystery & Suspense
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Publisher's Summary
From the critically acclaimed author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, Leslie Connor, comes a deeply poignant and beautifully crafted story about self-reliance, redemption, and hope.
This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades five to six, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest kid in his grade, and everyone knows he can barely read or write. Mason’s learning disabilities are compounded by grief. Fifteen months ago, Mason’s best friend, Benny Kilmartin, turned up dead in the Buttle family’s orchard. An investigation drags on, and Mason, honest as the day is long, can’t understand why Lieutenant Baird won’t believe the story Mason has told about that day.
Both Mason and his new friend, tiny Calvin Chumsky, are relentlessly bullied by the other boys in their neighborhood, so they create an underground club space for themselves. When Calvin goes missing, Mason finds himself in trouble again. He’s desperate to figure out what happened to Calvin, and eventually, Benny.
But will anyone believe him?
National Book Award Finalist
ALA Schneider Family Book Award
2019 ALSC Notable Children’s Book
Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2018
2019-2020 Nebraska Golden Sower Award
Amazon Best Books of 2018
Kirkus Best of Children's 2018
New York Public Library Best Books 2018
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2018
2018 Nerdy Book Club Middle Grade Winner
South Carolina Junior Book Award Nominee
2020 Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2019 (9-12)
2020 Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee
2020-2021 Missouri Association of School Librarians Mark Twain Readers Award Preliminary Nominee
2020-2021 Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee
Critic Reviews
"Narrator Andrew Eiden's slow pace and soft tone perfectly depict the character of 12-year-old Mason Buttle. The rhythm in Eiden's narration captures Mason's storytelling voice... Listeners will be captivated by Mason's sincerity and gentleness." (AudioFile)
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-20-18
I tell you what, I think this...
Absolutely incredible story filled with deep emotions. The story is so touching and heartfelt it makes you wish you knew mason in real life to give him a hug.
The narrator brings mason to life so well you feel his confusion as he tries to understand what is going on around him.
If you havent heard this story you need to!
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- Ellerbelle
- 07-18-19
beautiful
Such a rich, poignant, satisfying slice of life - Mason Buttle is a beautiful mess - authentic, deep funny. A crazy recipe for the best kind of human and story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-02-19
Fantastic Book!
This is such a great book. Sweet and kind story that will have you crying, laughing and wanting more.
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- Teresa
- 12-07-18
Beautiful message!
Mason is such a rich character, and the story is one of truth, encouragement, and re-birth. The syntax is phenomenal, and I feel like this family is a part of my life now. It’s a must read!
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- Mike
- 02-25-22
I love the book it is so much fun it is funny 😍😍
and it was a little bit more longer than thot. I love it🙂😀😃😄😁😆😅😂
it was a great muster.
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- Holly Younginer
- 10-04-21
Awesome book
loved this book and all the meaning it had behind it. Awesome read for anyone.
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- JBD
- 03-04-21
Fantastic story AND perfect performance
This story brings the reader inside the mind of a boy with many challenges and what its like to be bullied. The hero is brave and compassionate towards those not so nice to him. This story sits on my top shelf.
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- lisa
- 12-21-20
Super read or listen for all ages.
A great book for all. It’s a story about a boy with heart and how he deals with adversity.
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- Abbi Munn
- 12-10-20
Pepepoopoo cheak
It was some good stuff 👍👍👍👍 super fun kid friendly and funny. Ьзшсе эздфб ладчдыж двбаь вдвоём вдруг вдвоём двор тагальских аллеи два вдова дыд двор вжалась.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-28-20
Such a great read!
I loved this story and could hardly put it down. A good book for middle school, but loved it as an adult.