Metamorphosis Junior Year, Betsy Franco
Metamorphosis Junior Year, Betsy Franco
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Metamorphosis: Junior Year

Author: Betsy Franco

Narrator: James Franco, David Franco

Unabridged: 1 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/10/2010

Synopsis

Ovid’s got a lot on his mind, and he pours it all into the pages of a notebook. Inspired by his namesake, he wryly records his classmates’ dramas as modern-day Roman mythology. There’s Sophie and Caleb, the Psyche and Cupid of cyber-couples; poetic Paula, who pursues filmmaker Franny like Apollo chasing Daphne; and graphic-novelist Duwayne, a Proserpina shuttling between divorced parents. Meanwhile, Ovid hides his own Olympian struggles and a disturbing secret.

About Betsy Franco

Betsy Franco has written or edited more than thirty books and anthologies for children. Metamorphosis is her first book for young adults. She lives in northern California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Raquel

Listening to this was a real treat. It's a short audio book, about 2 hours on 2 CDs. It was a delight listening to Betsy Franco's sons David Franco and James Franco (yes THE James Franco) read their mom's book. This book is heavily influenced by Ovid's Metamorphosis which was one of my favorite book......more

Goodreads review by Fernanda

4.5 This book is beautifully written. The way the stories are adapted and they are brought to the modern world is an incredible detail in the story. I listened to the audiobook which is narrated by Dave and James, and they definitely give the book a different vibe. I will get myself a physical copy o......more

Goodreads review by Pere

I enjoyed the structure and the quick pace. I finished it in 1 sitting and found all of the characters and their little sections quite interesting. I loved the way they all tied together while still being distinctly different. As a current high school student, it really resonated with me. I will def......more

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