Gussy

Name: Gussy
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jimmy Cajoleas
ISBN: 9780063008816

Author: Jimmy Cajoleas

Narrator: Chloe Dolandis

Unabridged: 7 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Quill Tree Books

Published: 11/02/2021

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Fairy Tales, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

A magical, lyrical middle grade novel that will enchant fans of Kelly Barnhill and Anne Ursu, about a girl who must take on the ultimate responsibility in her village—and the dangers of secrets kept locked away in the dark. Gussy knows that being a village Protector is a big job, even if Grandpa Widow makes the role look easy. So when Grandpa Widow is suddenly called to travel across the desert surrounding the village, and Gussy has to step into the role of Protector herself, she barely feels ready to perform the magical Rites that keep her village safe from the Great Doom, the mysterious power that threatens the residents in the lands outside.On her very first night in charge, a mysterious young girl arrives in search of shelter, forcing Gussy to break the number one rule of being a Protector: When the sun goes down, keep the gates shut.Soon it becomes clear that the Great Doom has managed to get inside the village walls. And as the villagers all look to Gussy for help, Gussy will have to turn to some surprising allies to save the only home she’s ever known.

About Jimmy Cajoleas

Jimmy Cajoleas grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. He earned his MFA from the University of Mississippi and now lives in Brooklyn. Goldeline is his first novel, followed by The Rambling. Visit him online at www.jimmycajoleas.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica Lynn on August 06, 2021

3.5 ⭐ Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for an advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I am not an expert of middle grade by any means, but the premise and the cover really drew me in when selecting this story. You are following Gussy who is essentially an apprentice......more

Goodreads review by Shauna on January 06, 2023

I had received an advanced copy of this audiobook from NetGalley but I missed downloading this audiobook before the archive date. I was finally able to listen to the audiobook because our public library purchased a copy, hurray for public libraries! This middle-grade, fantasy novel was really intere......more

Goodreads review by Eileen on October 21, 2021

Actual rating: 3.5 stars I received this from NetGalley as a synthesized audiobook and I started listening to it, but I just couldn't get into it and yes, it was definitely the synthesized audio that made it much more difficult for me to get into. So I requested the ebook ARC and received that and I......more

Goodreads review by Shirley on October 11, 2021

The Protector Gussy is being trained as a protector for her village in the desert. She works hard with Grandpa Widow to learn her job well. She is to follow in Grandpa Widow's footsteps when he turns the job over to her. One day Grandpa Widow is called away from the village and it falls to Gussy to p......more

Goodreads review by Kristi on October 24, 2021

I really liked the character Gussy. She had a unique way of speaking that was fun to read. I thought the first half of the story was a little slow. It did pick up and keep my attention better later in the book though. The theme got a little too dark for what I would recommend for my middle grade stu......more