The King of Average by Gary Schwartz | Audiobook

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Listen to free audiobook with a 30 day free trial : https://esound.space/audible Title: The King of Average Author: Gary Schwartz Narrator: Gary Schwartz Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-16 Publisher: Bunny Moon Enterprises, LLC Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Summary: Named one of Kirkus Reviews best books of 2016, Gary Schwartz's heartfelt, hilarious, pun-filled middle grade novel tells of an 11-year old's quest for love and self-acceptance in a land where psychological states are actual places. James isn't the world's greatest kid, but he's not the worst, either: he's average! When he decides to become the most average kid who ever lived, James is transported to another world where he meets Mayor Culpa, a well-dressed talking Scapegoat who recruits him to become the new King of Average. He is joined on his quest by a professional Optimist and his grouchy companion, an equally professional Pessimist. Together, they set out on a journey of self-discovery that leads them all the way from the Sea of Doubt to Mount Impossible, the highest peak in the Unattainable Mountains. There, James stumbles into a Shangri-La called Epiphany, he uncovers the secret of who he really is. Follow James on his hilarious, adventure-packed journey to find self-worth in this heartfelt middle grade novel by debut author Gary Schwartz. Contact: [email protected]

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