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Viva Durant and The Secret of the Silver Buttons
Viva Durant, New Orleans’ youngest detective, is on a quest to solve a jazzy mystery involving hidden treasure, while exploring the city’s unique culture, history, and music. This family-friendly audio original features original jazz music from the creator, Ashli St. Armant, and an enthusiastic performance from Audible Hall of Fame narrator, Bahni Turpin.
Plucky 14-year-old Viva Durant heads to New Orleans every summer to spend time with her loving but stern grandmother, known as Gram. After Gram reads Viva an article in the local paper about a missing treasure related to the world-famous song, "Miss Mary Mack," Viva traverses the Crescent City on an epic adventure to solve the mystery. Along the way she meets some of the city’s most colorful characters as her journey takes her to the French Quarter, a jazz club, a creepy cemetery, and even the circus. Can Viva rise to the occasion and solve this musical mystery? Listeners will find Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons a joy to listen to!
Plucky 14-year-old Viva Durant heads to New Orleans every summer to spend time with her loving but stern grandmother, known as Gram. After Gram reads Viva an article in the local paper about a missing treasure related to the world-famous song, "Miss Mary Mack," Viva traverses the Crescent City on an epic adventure to solve the mystery. Along the way she meets some of the city’s most colorful characters as her journey takes her to the French Quarter, a jazz club, a creepy cemetery, and even the circus. Can Viva rise to the occasion and solve this musical mystery? Listeners will find Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons a joy to listen to!
5 pages, Audible Audio
First published October 31, 2019
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About the author
Ashli St. Armant
3 books72 followersAshli St. Armant is a vocalist, actor, writer, and arts educator based in Southern California. She is the founder of Leaping Lizards Music, a music and theater education program for students, TK-12. She is a professionally trained vocalist and actor who attended the Orange County High School of the Arts and holds a degree in Child Development from Saddleback College. Alongside teaching, writing, and raising her two sons, Ashli tours with her band, Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards, a jazz band for young audiences. Together they have produced four albums featured by NPR and L.A. Times, and have performed at numerous venues, including Lincoln Center and Sprout Network (NBC).Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons is Ashli’s debut audio original, and sets the path for her new venture into children’s literature.
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January 12, 2020
Even when I told her that the most stars she could give this book was 5 stars, my baby insisted it get all the stars! 100 stars from my little princess. (She thinks 100 is the highest number.😃)
November 6, 2019
It was a pretty cute and short audiobook.
I sort of, kind of, like these little audible originals. It's a smidge hard to pick the two books out of the six options.. but I feel like I've done pretty good so far. In Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons we meet - well Viva. She is the Nancy Drew in New Orleans and she is out to discover a mysterious treasure.
Now it revolves around a old nursey rhyme(ish?) that I remember clapping along to when I was kid. Heck I'm still a big kid at 27 but details. As for the rhyme, it's all about Miss Mary Mack. Apparently, in this book, this whole thing had hidden clues within the game. So Viva, being the little Nancy Drew that she is, tried to find any meaning within it.
If the title wasn't a big enough hint, it was about the damn buttons. Still a cute little book that I can totally see myself re-listening to over and over again. Especially when I'm in the mood for short books that are to the point. I will definitely see if I can find any other books by this author as well.
I sort of, kind of, like these little audible originals. It's a smidge hard to pick the two books out of the six options.. but I feel like I've done pretty good so far. In Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons we meet - well Viva. She is the Nancy Drew in New Orleans and she is out to discover a mysterious treasure.
Now it revolves around a old nursey rhyme(ish?) that I remember clapping along to when I was kid. Heck I'm still a big kid at 27 but details. As for the rhyme, it's all about Miss Mary Mack. Apparently, in this book, this whole thing had hidden clues within the game. So Viva, being the little Nancy Drew that she is, tried to find any meaning within it.
If the title wasn't a big enough hint, it was about the damn buttons. Still a cute little book that I can totally see myself re-listening to over and over again. Especially when I'm in the mood for short books that are to the point. I will definitely see if I can find any other books by this author as well.
February 15, 2020
While visiting her grandmother for the summer, 14 year old Viva Durant reads about a missing treasure. The newspaper story intrigues Viva, and she embarks on a journey through New Orleans and beyond in search of answers to the great mystery.
Upbeat with intersparsed bits of jazz music, this middle grade or YA sleuth story was a fun distraction while doing chores. It's a very simple story, and it alone would not have maintained my attention, but in conjunction with other things, it kept me reasonably entertained.
Free Audible Original Nov. 2019
Upbeat with intersparsed bits of jazz music, this middle grade or YA sleuth story was a fun distraction while doing chores. It's a very simple story, and it alone would not have maintained my attention, but in conjunction with other things, it kept me reasonably entertained.
Free Audible Original Nov. 2019
November 13, 2019
Wonderful main character, lots of fun action and the dialog is well written. The plot dragged a bit in parts.
Overall charming and engaging mystery- and Viva is a great friend to hang with.
Overall charming and engaging mystery- and Viva is a great friend to hang with.
November 22, 2019
This was a fun, quick audio. Viva is a curious, smart 14 year old who goes to stay with her grandmother in New Orleans for the summer. While she's there, she investigates a case of missing silver buttons and possibly hidden treasure. The story was well done and the audio had singing and music that enhanced the story. I liked the mystery and following the clues to see what really happened. I would listen to more of these :)
November 6, 2019
Exceeding enjoyable little mystery. Exactly what I needed to read right now.
February 19, 2024
2024- Second read through and I still feel the same way. Love Bahni Turpin as the narrator.
OH MY GOODNESS I just looooooved this.
It was fast paced and ingaging and pulls you right into the story.
Almost made it believable like I wanted to look up the story of Ms. Mary Mack.
LOVE IT
OH MY GOODNESS I just looooooved this.
It was fast paced and ingaging and pulls you right into the story.
Almost made it believable like I wanted to look up the story of Ms. Mary Mack.
LOVE IT
February 20, 2021
Such a fun mystery! Viva is a great character and I loved the music and sound effects. Bahni Turpin's narration is wonderful as usual.
Now I need a sequel (prequel?) about Gram's heydays pls!
Now I need a sequel (prequel?) about Gram's heydays pls!
February 2, 2021
***3 STARS***
This was a really fun and quirky mystery and thought I did enjoy my time with Viva and her adventures, I felt there were too many clues going on and it began to get a little confusing. But it didn't mess with the overall Nancy Drew vibe of the story and I can see this book being made into a TV movie, maybe on Netflix, I think that would be fun. - R.
This was a really fun and quirky mystery and thought I did enjoy my time with Viva and her adventures, I felt there were too many clues going on and it began to get a little confusing. But it didn't mess with the overall Nancy Drew vibe of the story and I can see this book being made into a TV movie, maybe on Netflix, I think that would be fun. - R.
December 5, 2020
This was an Audible Freebie and I enjoyed it. It was an age appropriate story for its target audience. A young girl visits her mysterious grandma in Louisiana and suddenly a mystery is afoot and the mystery is based on a child's rhyme. Very cute and creative. So 4 stars.
November 5, 2019
Fun little audiobook
November 24, 2019
This audiobook was a free monthly selection as part of my Audible subscription.
I dropped a star on this book because the main character, Viva Durant, lied to her grandmother multiple times to direct questions, and Viva did not seem repentant. In other words, lying to adults is considered a reasonable thing to do if telling the truth will stop that child from doing something it wants to do. In this case, Viva wanted to satisfy her curiosity. She was seeking a treasure by solving the clues hidden in a nursery rhyme. This was a treasure hunt without any redeeming reason other than greed although Viva displayed only displayed the natural curiosity of a treasure hunt. Whatever altruistic motivations Viva had were unclear. It seems as if she lied only to prevent adults from stopping her from satisfying her curiosity and for a vague hope for treasure.
And she lied to several adults. It is not as if she lied to save a life, or to spare her grandmother pain, or at least to feel terribly guilty while Viva does something she knows any responsible adult would object to. She also lied in front of an adult who knew the truth while she was lying to another adult, thus implicitly endorsing the lie and granting Viva permission to lie.
That is why I dropped a star from this review.
In the end, Viva does display a sense of doing the right thing, but at that late date it was unbelievable. It came out of left field as if the author suddenly realized that she needed to teach children a moral lesson.
Other than that, the story was fun if somewhat unbelievable at points for an adult audience. Generally speaking, stranger things have happened. If you are a parent listening to this audiobook with your child, you might want to stop the story to say something like, "You would never lie to me, would you?" You will naturally get a negative response... a total lie... but the lesson will be learned that lying to get what you want is wrong.
Once again, I believe that lying to people is OK under limited circumstances such as to spare another person's feelings. For example, I would never say, "You are the ugliest person I have ever seen." Even if true, I would look for something I could compliment like, "Hey! Nice shoes!" :-) Also, telling jokes, at some level, is lying. A joke is not funny unless it has a core of truth, but generally speaking a joke has a lot of exaggeration (thus lies) around the edges. Finally, I would also lie to save a life. Thus if a woman came screaming down the street with her dress torn and bloody as she turned down an alley, and then a man came running up to me with a bloody knife to ask me where the woman ran off to, I would point in the opposite direction. I would lie. This would probably be the right thing to do. This seems obvious.
I might revisit this audiobook later to see if my impressions have changed.
I dropped a star on this book because the main character, Viva Durant, lied to her grandmother multiple times to direct questions, and Viva did not seem repentant. In other words, lying to adults is considered a reasonable thing to do if telling the truth will stop that child from doing something it wants to do. In this case, Viva wanted to satisfy her curiosity. She was seeking a treasure by solving the clues hidden in a nursery rhyme. This was a treasure hunt without any redeeming reason other than greed although Viva displayed only displayed the natural curiosity of a treasure hunt. Whatever altruistic motivations Viva had were unclear. It seems as if she lied only to prevent adults from stopping her from satisfying her curiosity and for a vague hope for treasure.
And she lied to several adults. It is not as if she lied to save a life, or to spare her grandmother pain, or at least to feel terribly guilty while Viva does something she knows any responsible adult would object to. She also lied in front of an adult who knew the truth while she was lying to another adult, thus implicitly endorsing the lie and granting Viva permission to lie.
That is why I dropped a star from this review.
In the end, Viva does display a sense of doing the right thing, but at that late date it was unbelievable. It came out of left field as if the author suddenly realized that she needed to teach children a moral lesson.
Other than that, the story was fun if somewhat unbelievable at points for an adult audience. Generally speaking, stranger things have happened. If you are a parent listening to this audiobook with your child, you might want to stop the story to say something like, "You would never lie to me, would you?" You will naturally get a negative response... a total lie... but the lesson will be learned that lying to get what you want is wrong.
Once again, I believe that lying to people is OK under limited circumstances such as to spare another person's feelings. For example, I would never say, "You are the ugliest person I have ever seen." Even if true, I would look for something I could compliment like, "Hey! Nice shoes!" :-) Also, telling jokes, at some level, is lying. A joke is not funny unless it has a core of truth, but generally speaking a joke has a lot of exaggeration (thus lies) around the edges. Finally, I would also lie to save a life. Thus if a woman came screaming down the street with her dress torn and bloody as she turned down an alley, and then a man came running up to me with a bloody knife to ask me where the woman ran off to, I would point in the opposite direction. I would lie. This would probably be the right thing to do. This seems obvious.
I might revisit this audiobook later to see if my impressions have changed.
December 6, 2019
I finally finished this audiobook. To be honest I was about to DNF it because I had no time to keep listening and the story seemed too simple. It got better by the end, but I have to say I absolutely hated (yes, that's a strong word but I did it anyways) the excesive amount of sound effects. I'm not sure if it was because it's my first audible original and all of them are like this but I couldn't stop myself from getting a little upset, especially in the singing parts. I mean we get it, Viva remembers things by making them into a song but it was that necessary to repeat it every 5 minutes? (Okey maybe I'm over-reacting but it felt like that). Like I said it got better and I enjoyed it, but is not something I would recommed.
November 27, 2019
Cute story with excellent narration. However, the whole thing felt a little too juvenile and simplistic, lacking conflicts that would keep things interesting. The protagonist is supposed to be 14, but she came across more like an 11- or 12-year-old to me. Using music in the story was a nice touch, but having the same melody repeated over and over got annoying after a while.
July 21, 2020
This middle grade story is perfect for a nice ride with children. It has mystery and intelligence as well as a little distinct New Orleans jazz music. I loved the sound effects that made the story come alive as well as the singing portions that made me feel like I was in New Orleans with the main character. I'd recommend this short mystery for parents who want to listen to an audiobook with their kids on the road and not roll their eyes the entire time. The narrator does an amazing job with the characters and bringing them to life in different ways with accents, intonation and pace. The run time is between 4-5 hours and its a quick mystery that keeps you entertained!
Raging Book Reviews Highly Recommended
Raging Book Reviews Highly Recommended
August 24, 2021
3.5
4 hrs 5 mins audiobook
it was a pretty cute and short audiobook. tbh i wasn't expecting much when i picked it up but i had a good time with it.
the story is about Viva and she is a curious,smart 14 year old. she goes to stay with her grandmother for the summer in new orleans. while she is there she investigates about a missing silver buttons and hidden treasure.
i lovee when a story have the mystery and adventure vibes it was well done. the audio have a singing and music which makes theee experience sooo enhanced andd fun to listen.
I liked the mystery and following the clues to see what will happened. i found it delightful with a satisfying ending. I would recommend it to middle grade/ YA readers and for those who are looking for a fun story.
4 hrs 5 mins audiobook
it was a pretty cute and short audiobook. tbh i wasn't expecting much when i picked it up but i had a good time with it.
the story is about Viva and she is a curious,smart 14 year old. she goes to stay with her grandmother for the summer in new orleans. while she is there she investigates about a missing silver buttons and hidden treasure.
i lovee when a story have the mystery and adventure vibes it was well done. the audio have a singing and music which makes theee experience sooo enhanced andd fun to listen.
I liked the mystery and following the clues to see what will happened. i found it delightful with a satisfying ending. I would recommend it to middle grade/ YA readers and for those who are looking for a fun story.
April 24, 2023
A cute little middle grade mystery about a young girl visiting her grandmother in New Orleans and getting involved in a treasure hunt for a long lost family relic. It's wrapped up in clues that follow a popular nursery rhyme, and Viva visits the French Quarter, libraries, circuses and zoos in her little quest to find the truth. It was creative, though not super absorbing.
Listened to the audiobook as read by Bahni Turpin, which is what elevates this from a 2.5 to a 3. Not only is the narration really good, but there are lots of sound effects and music (lots of jazz) that make it super atmospheric and fun to listen to. I'm keeping a little list of books I can recommend to my nieces, and this is going right on it.
Listened to the audiobook as read by Bahni Turpin, which is what elevates this from a 2.5 to a 3. Not only is the narration really good, but there are lots of sound effects and music (lots of jazz) that make it super atmospheric and fun to listen to. I'm keeping a little list of books I can recommend to my nieces, and this is going right on it.
January 12, 2020
3.5* for the story but the audiobook quality was unexpectedly poor for an Audible production. The volume would suddenly change & some sections sounded as if they had been recorded from the far side of a large room (sort of hollow).
January 25, 2022
This book was a quick and fun listen. I liked the characters especially the main character Viva and her grandmother. There was adequate action and adventure tied into an engaging mystery. I'm definitely gonna keep up with Viva and her adventures.
October 28, 2020
This was a quick fun read, I liked the accent! But not so much the ending
November 19, 2019
This is meant for children.
Why? because everything goes the protagonist's way.
Ain't nobody gon treat you good all the time Viva. The real world is cruel.
A good story to make your younger cousins listen to. Has fun supporting sounds as well.
Also, every chapter ends and begins with a 10-second jazz piece :)
All in all, a one time listen.
Why? because everything goes the protagonist's way.
Ain't nobody gon treat you good all the time Viva. The real world is cruel.
A good story to make your younger cousins listen to. Has fun supporting sounds as well.
Also, every chapter ends and begins with a 10-second jazz piece :)
All in all, a one time listen.
November 20, 2019
I really enjoyed this story and the narration was also great. The ending completely surprised me.
March 18, 2020
Beautiful story... Brought back childhood memories... #MissMarryMack
June 20, 2020
4 Stars- An audible original mystery book for kids. It’s done well and Lucas really liked it.
January 15, 2023
Viva Durant and The Secret of the Silver Buttons
by Ashli St. Armant
4h 5m narrated by Bahni Turpin
Viva Durant #1
Genre: Mystery, Audiobook, Children's > Middle-Grade, Young Adult; Adventure, Music, Contemporary, Fantasy
Featuring: Californian MC, New Orleans, Louisiana; Summer, Grandma, Historical Family Mystery, Saxophone, Singing, Sound Effects, Landmarks, Audible Originals
Rating as a movie: PG
Songs for the soundtrack: "Miss Mary Mack"
My rating: ⭐️⭐️½
My thoughts:📱37% 1:30:44 Ch. 6 - So far it's not the most exciting book but it's not bad at the moment. A little youngish and not perfectly realistic, who sends a 14-year-old to the French Quarter alone, especially a visitor unfamiliar with the city? My son is annoyed by the singing.
📱45% 1:51:07 Ch 6 (5:35 minutes before Ch. 7) - This is officially okay and nothing more, my son wants to finish but thinks it's too much singing, I think it's coming off like a chapter book, so we may not be reading the other 2 books.
📱81% 3:19:07 about 17 minutes before Ch. 13 - The story has gotten better but this girl's age is all over the place she thinks like a 10-year-old and has the freedom of a 17-year-old. My son is over the singing.
The ending was the best part of the story. The character came off as very immature for her book age, they could have replaced her with an 8-year-old and most of the dialogue would have still worked. My son is reluctant to read the second one but thinks it won't be as bad. Goodreads list this under Fantasy but it's not other than the idea that she solved this mystery by keeping everything to herself, bad lying, and getting lucky. I appreciate the city sites but the sleuthing left a lot to be desired.
Recommend to others?: Maybe. Even though it's supposed to be middle-grade and young adult with a 14-year-old MC I think it's more suitable for a younger audience.
by Ashli St. Armant
4h 5m narrated by Bahni Turpin
Viva Durant #1
Genre: Mystery, Audiobook, Children's > Middle-Grade, Young Adult; Adventure, Music, Contemporary, Fantasy
Featuring: Californian MC, New Orleans, Louisiana; Summer, Grandma, Historical Family Mystery, Saxophone, Singing, Sound Effects, Landmarks, Audible Originals
Rating as a movie: PG
Songs for the soundtrack: "Miss Mary Mack"
My rating: ⭐️⭐️½
My thoughts:📱37% 1:30:44 Ch. 6 - So far it's not the most exciting book but it's not bad at the moment. A little youngish and not perfectly realistic, who sends a 14-year-old to the French Quarter alone, especially a visitor unfamiliar with the city? My son is annoyed by the singing.
📱45% 1:51:07 Ch 6 (5:35 minutes before Ch. 7) - This is officially okay and nothing more, my son wants to finish but thinks it's too much singing, I think it's coming off like a chapter book, so we may not be reading the other 2 books.
📱81% 3:19:07 about 17 minutes before Ch. 13 - The story has gotten better but this girl's age is all over the place she thinks like a 10-year-old and has the freedom of a 17-year-old. My son is over the singing.
The ending was the best part of the story. The character came off as very immature for her book age, they could have replaced her with an 8-year-old and most of the dialogue would have still worked. My son is reluctant to read the second one but thinks it won't be as bad. Goodreads list this under Fantasy but it's not other than the idea that she solved this mystery by keeping everything to herself, bad lying, and getting lucky. I appreciate the city sites but the sleuthing left a lot to be desired.
Recommend to others?: Maybe. Even though it's supposed to be middle-grade and young adult with a 14-year-old MC I think it's more suitable for a younger audience.
November 23, 2019
Fun Children's/YA Jazz/New Orleans-Themed Mystery
Review of the Audible Original audiobook (2019)
This was an extremely well done children's/young adult mystery by jazz performer / music educator Ashli St. Armant (who sings under the stage name of Jazzy Ash). It had a fun story line and an excellent audio production with incidental music, presumably by Jazzy Ash herself and her band the Leaping Lizards.
The story has 14-year-old Viva Durant spending a summer vacation with her grandmother in New Orleans. While there she begins to investigate a mystery built around the traditional children's clapping song Mary Mack (the subject of the song is turned into a fictitious jazz singer for this plot).
Real life elements and historical jazz figures of New Orleans were mentioned throughout the plot as well so that helps to make it an educational feature for young music students. The wrap-up to the story left it open for a possible sequel and hopefully Ashli St. Armant will continue with this side-line to her music career.
The narration by Bahni Turpin was excellent in all voices, although I assume the occasional singing parts were done by Ashli St. Armant.
Viva Durant and The Secret of the Silver Buttons was one of the free Audible Originals for members in November 2019.
Trivia and Links
Jazzy Ash's website includes a recipe for making beignets at http://www.jazzyash.com/let-s-make-be...
Hear/see Jazzy Ash sing "Mary Mack" at this YouTube video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfvVj...
Review of the Audible Original audiobook (2019)
This was an extremely well done children's/young adult mystery by jazz performer / music educator Ashli St. Armant (who sings under the stage name of Jazzy Ash). It had a fun story line and an excellent audio production with incidental music, presumably by Jazzy Ash herself and her band the Leaping Lizards.
The story has 14-year-old Viva Durant spending a summer vacation with her grandmother in New Orleans. While there she begins to investigate a mystery built around the traditional children's clapping song Mary Mack (the subject of the song is turned into a fictitious jazz singer for this plot).
Real life elements and historical jazz figures of New Orleans were mentioned throughout the plot as well so that helps to make it an educational feature for young music students. The wrap-up to the story left it open for a possible sequel and hopefully Ashli St. Armant will continue with this side-line to her music career.
The narration by Bahni Turpin was excellent in all voices, although I assume the occasional singing parts were done by Ashli St. Armant.
Viva Durant and The Secret of the Silver Buttons was one of the free Audible Originals for members in November 2019.
Trivia and Links
Jazzy Ash's website includes a recipe for making beignets at http://www.jazzyash.com/let-s-make-be...
Hear/see Jazzy Ash sing "Mary Mack" at this YouTube video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfvVj...
August 16, 2021
Very cute. I got this back when Audible was doing the monthly choose-two-free-stories thing, hoping it would be a sweet Middle Grade/ lower YA read, and that's exactly what it was. Viva is a spunky 14 year old who discovers and solves a mystery while visiting her grandmother in New Orleans. There is absolutely nothing objectionable in this, I'm only giving it 3 stars because it's very much intended for kids, and while it was enjoyable enough for me, I'm an adult, so the mystery was a little bit simple for me. I did like the relationships Viva formed, though, and that the mystery ultimately helped her find common ground with her grandmother.
The best audience for this book would probably be preteens and younger who are new to the mystery genre and need a safe, fun, mystery to dip their toes into.
Truly, the only criticism I have of this is that it got "Miss Mary Mack" stuck in my head. XD If you want to know why, then just go give the book a listen. You won't regret it. :)
Content Advisory:
One use of God's name in vain.
Viva lies a few times to get information that will help her solve the mystery.
The best audience for this book would probably be preteens and younger who are new to the mystery genre and need a safe, fun, mystery to dip their toes into.
Truly, the only criticism I have of this is that it got "Miss Mary Mack" stuck in my head. XD If you want to know why, then just go give the book a listen. You won't regret it. :)
Content Advisory:
One use of God's name in vain.
Viva lies a few times to get information that will help her solve the mystery.
April 3, 2021
Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons follows 14-year-old Viva as she travels alone for the first time to visit her grandmother in New Orleans. Soon into her stay, Viva discovers a news article detailing a mystery treasure connected to the famous song "Miss Mary Mack." Quickly becoming lured into the riddle, Viva travels all over New Orleans learning about its local history along the way.
One of my favorite parts about the book is the vivid descriptions of the city. I thought this was a cute read and would be well-suited for a younger reader, 8+. It could also be a fun audiobook to listen to together as a family.
As the audience for this book is primarily children, I did find some parts to be quite outlandish and perhaps better suited for s younger mind.
However, with that said, I am rating this book at 3.5 stats. This is another freebie from Audible as part of their Audible Originals audiobook collection.
One of my favorite parts about the book is the vivid descriptions of the city. I thought this was a cute read and would be well-suited for a younger reader, 8+. It could also be a fun audiobook to listen to together as a family.
As the audience for this book is primarily children, I did find some parts to be quite outlandish and perhaps better suited for s younger mind.
However, with that said, I am rating this book at 3.5 stats. This is another freebie from Audible as part of their Audible Originals audiobook collection.
April 8, 2020
I so enjoyed this audiobook! Due to Covid-19, Audible made a number of kid/teen/classic books available via their platform for free. I'd been wanting to read this book for a while, so now seemed to be the perfect time. It was really enjoyable. It reminded me of my childhood years when I was super intrigued by Nancy Drew and wanted to solve mysteries just like she did. Viva is a great character, really likeable and smart. I'm hopeful that there will be a follow-up to this story, with Viva visiting her grandmother next summer as well!
January 9, 2020
This was a short and sweet Audible freebie from awhile ago about a 14 year old girl named Viva on a mission to solve a big mystery while staying with her grandma in New Orleans.
The story was aimed a little on the younger side with a lot of repeating clues and whatnot, but it was overall a cute little story. They added in music and singing which will be stuck in my head all day. It wasn’t too long either which made the story go by a little quicker. This clocks in around 4 hours if you want a short listen.
The story was aimed a little on the younger side with a lot of repeating clues and whatnot, but it was overall a cute little story. They added in music and singing which will be stuck in my head all day. It wasn’t too long either which made the story go by a little quicker. This clocks in around 4 hours if you want a short listen.
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