Evangeline of the Bayou

Name: Evangeline of the Bayou
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jan Eldredge
ISBN: 9780062840660

Author: Jan Eldredge

Narrator: Tara Sands

Unabridged: 6 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 05/01/2018

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Action & Adventure Stories

Synopsis

A spooky, funny middle grade adventure with a sassy, memorable heroine and a charming Southern feel, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Kate Messner, and Natalie Lloyd.Twelve-year-old haunt huntress apprentice Evangeline Clement spends her days and nights studying the ways of folk magic, honing her monster-hunting skills while pursuing local bayou banshees and Johnny revenants.With her animal familiar sure to make itself known any day now, the only thing left to do is prove to the council she has heart. Then she will finally be declared a true haunt huntress, worthy of following in the footsteps of her long line of female ancestors.But when Evangeline and her grandmother are called to New Orleans to resolve an unusual case, she uncovers a secret that will shake her to the soles of her silver-tipped alligator-skin boots.Set in the evocative Louisiana bayou and the vibrant streets of New Orleans, Evangeline’s is a tale of loyalty and determination, the powerful bonds of friendship and family, and the courage to trust your gut no matter how terrifying that might be.

About Jan Eldredge

Jan Eldredge was born and raised in Louisiana and is the author of Evangeline of the Bayou. She now lives in Florida with her husband, their children, and a house full of cats. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading, going to theme parks, and exploring old cemeteries. She is particularly fascinated with monsters, magic, and all such eldritch things. Learn more about Jan at www.janeldredge.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on June 26, 2019

I'm all for the recent trend of middle grade supernatural horror featuring strong female leads. Last year had the excellent Small Spaces by Katherine Arden and City of Bones by Victoria Schwab. Evangeline of the Bayou ranks right there with them! I admit, I thought it might be a fun read and nothing......more

Goodreads review by Jess on June 28, 2021

*2.5 stars It makes me sad to give this book such a low rating because I had high expectations for it :( I love the concept of the story but it just wasn’t executed well. It wasn’t well written, I felt no connection with the characters and I’m so so disappointed because it is set in the bayou and al......more

Goodreads review by Haley on August 04, 2018

Cute and charming as all get out. Jan Eldredge was born & raised in Louisiana so she gets points and despite the endless (endlessssss) "bayou" similes & metaphors that I'm not sure anyone uses (but maybe they do?? I am a city Louisianian), all the descriptions of the bayou, New Orleans, and the swam......more

Goodreads review by Erinido on September 07, 2021

Man muss vielleicht erst einmal mit den Figuren warm werden, dann erwartet einen aber eine lebendige Geschichte rund um eine mutige Hexe, die unbedingt erfolgreiche Geisterjägerin werden will und die sich wohl niemals vorstellen konnte, dass sie bei ihrem nächsten Fall auf eine harte Probe gestellt......more

Goodreads review by Devann on June 18, 2018

I've been trying to think of something to say to review this book other than 'I liked it' for about a week now and you know what ...I liked it! It was cute and fun and everything you would want from a paranormal type book some great Southern flare. Evangeline was a great protagonist and I hope we ge......more