The Many Fortunes of Maya, Nicole D. Collier
The Many Fortunes of Maya, Nicole D. Collier
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The Many Fortunes of Maya

Author: Nicole D. Collier

Narrator: Anika Noni Rose

Unabridged: 4 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Versify

Published: 01/24/2023

Synopsis

Read by Tony-award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, voice of Princess Tiana in Disney's The Princess and the Frog.In this lyrical novel that will appeal to fans of Meg Medina, Maya turns to her trusty ""wheel of fortunes"" for guidance on the toughest questions—like why her best friend suddenly feels far away, or when her Daddy will move back home. But can Maya find the courage to write her own fortune? Maya J. Jenkins is bursting with questions:Will she get the MVP award at this year’s soccer banquet?Who will win the big grill off between Daddy and Uncle J?When will she pass the swim test and get a green bracelet?For answers and a dose of good luck, 12-year-old Maya turns to her Wheel of Fortunes, a cardboard circle covered with the small slips of wisdom she’s collected from fortune cookies.But can the fortunes answer her deep-down questions? The ones she’s too scared to ask out loud? Like, where did Mama’s smile go, the real one that lit up everything around her? When will Daddy move back home? And most of all, does she have enough courage to truly listen to the voice in her heart?

About Nicole D. Collier

Nicole D. Collier, PhD, grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, the child of an accountant and a public school librarian. She taught fourth grade before becoming an author and leadership coach. In all her endeavors, she enjoys helping people mine the creativity, wisdom, and courage for change. The author of Just Right Jillian and The Many Fortunes of Maya, her writing illuminates the challenges and rewards that come from learning to be true to yourself. A self-proclaimed ever-victorious woman, Nicole has been known to run, dance, and turn cartwheels from time to time. She currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, Phillip.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christy on September 09, 2024

4 stars This was a really sweet middle grade book. I think Maya (MJ’s) story is one that would be relatable to a lot of kids this age. I enjoyed listening to this one. Audio book source: Hoopla Story Rating: 4 stars Narrators: Anika Noni Rose Narration Rating: 4 stars Genre: Middle Grade Length: 4h 54m......more

Goodreads review by Amy | Foxy Blogs on September 10, 2024

The Many Fortunes of Many is a heartfelt story about Maya, a 12-year-old who is juggling a bunch of life experiences: soccer, secretly playing the flute, her parent's separation, and trying to live up to what she thinks her parents want her to do. Maya has watched her mom be unhappy and during her p......more

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