Shadow Baby

By: Alison McGhee

Narrated by: Christina Moore

Winner of the Minnesota Book Award, author Alison McGhee pens tales shimmering with shrewd truth and wild imaginings. In this moving novel, she tells of the growing friendship between two oddly matched people as they share their very different world. With a missing father, sister, and grandfather - and a mother who refuses to explain - 11-year-old Clara lives with many questions. When she begins interviewing an elderly immigrant for a school biography assignmnent, she learns he too has a shadowy past.

Attempting to fill in gaps, Clara invents version upon version of stories for both her new friend and herself. As the tales evolve, she uncovers some unsettling family history, but most importantly, she begins to discover what matters most in life. Filled with small surprises, Shadow Baby is at turns funny, poignant, and heartwarming. Narrator Christina Moore provides the perfect voice for the young heroine who is wise beyond her years, but in many ways still a child.

©2000 Alison McGhee (P)2001 Recorded Books, LLC

Shadow Baby

This book caused me to reminisce about growing up as a young girl who loved words. Reading the dictionary or encyclopedia was a favorite pastime. My mother read a lot, both independently and to us. Books were cherished items and gifts I longed for. Enjoy Clara’s journey and the friendships she comes upon.

Beautiful story about friendship

A beautiful story about an odd friendship a kid sparks up. This book contains so many life lessons wrapped up in it's dialogues between an old man and a child. I read this book as a child and enjoyed it, but got much more enjoyment out of reading it now that I'm older.