Silverwing

Kenneth Oppel

May 2009 · Recorded Books · Narrated by John McDonough

About this audiobook

Shade, a young silverwing bat, is the runt of his colony. Determined to show how brave he is, Shade breaks one of the ancient rules that governs the bats. As punishment, owls burn the bats' roost, forcing them to migrate earlier than normal. While on the trip south to the Hibernaculum, Shade becomes separated from his flock during a rain storm. His destination is millions of wing beats away. Now he must find a way to make the journey on his own. Along the way, he'll meet up with bats of different species--some friendly, some not. Shade will have to learn quickly which ones to trust if he's ever going to see his family again. A Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, Silverwing combines action, fantasy and factual information on bats into an unforgettable tale. John McDonough's soaring narration brings Shade and and his colony to life.

Ratings and reviews

Fantastical reading of one of my childhood favorites! 10/10, Would share with any animal lovers who like adventure stories from the perspectives of the animals themselves. The lead characters are also bats! A rare find in xeno/animal-fiction ever! I would recommend it possibly at LEAST early teen reading at the youngest as it can have fairly dark moments- but it is also a fun read for older audiences as well and treats the reader with respect too. A great book and narrated extremely well!

Loved this story