Ready or Not, Laura Segal Stegman
Ready or Not, Laura Segal Stegman
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Ready or Not
How Do You Learn to Be Brave?

Author: Laura Segal Stegman

Narrator: Lindsey Dorcus

Unabridged: 4 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/17/2024


Synopsis

How do you learn to be brave?

With his summer headed downhill fast, thirteen-year-old Justin faces a tricky choice—stand up to bigotry or let fear hold him back. When he's targeted by a bully, and a good friend stops speaking to him, Justin counts on help from Leroy Usher, the ghost whose magical carnival helped transform Justin's life after his father died last year. So this should be a breeze, right?

His expectations rise further when a mysterious message from Mr. Usher invites him and pals Darby and Naz for a midnight visit. Instead of a reunion, though, the kids find themselves transported through time to unravel a mystery that tore Mr. Usher's family apart. As Justin digs for the truth, he discovers that Mr. Usher faced challenges during his lifetime with courage . . . and without magic. But if courage is what it takes, Justin must learn to do what's right when everything's wrong.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on June 20, 2025

This book is nothing Iike I thought it would be—it’s way better. This book made me laugh out loud repeatedly (thank you, Turd-bird), it made me cry, and it made me realize that there’s always a flip side to every situation. I am incredibly biased, but this book is so, so good. This is more than a mi......more

Goodreads review by Jane on July 23, 2025

This is an incredibly great book. I enjoyed it tremendously. I would recommend this book for any middle schooler and all adults. It wasn't what I thought it would be it was so much better. Can't wait to see if there's a sequel to come out. Very well written.......more

Goodreads review by Jackie on June 17, 2025

I had this book read in a day, I couldn’t put it down. The transformation Gracie goes through, navigating this new life in a new world. Through the ups and downs you find yourself cheering for the family as a whole but for Gracie individually too. The power behind Gam and her unwavering devotion to......more

Goodreads review by LuAnne Branson on June 17, 2025

If you enjoyed June B Jones and Amelia Bedelia, you will love Gracie Malone. I certainly do. This book is geared toward older elementary or middle school age. The characters come alive within its pages. Lisa Fowler is an excellent writer who understands children, the way they think, and their motiva......more

Goodreads review by Meli on June 18, 2025

Super cute! GracIE has so much spunk and there’s so many little quippy lines that keep you entertained. And the parrot was a nice touch. This would be perfect for young children if they want a reminder of their roots.......more