C. N. Crawford has 4 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 3 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.8★ across 57 ratings. The most-rated is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Summary
William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger, and a place where hope and opportunity were hard to find. Enchanted by the workings of electricity as a boy, William had a goal to study science in Malawi's top boarding schools. But in 2002, his country was stricken with a famine that left his family's farm devastated and his parents destitute. Unable to pay the 80-dollar-a-year tuition for his education, William was forced to drop out and help his family forage for food as thousands across the country starved and died. Yet William refused to let go of his dreams. With nothing more than a fistful of cornmeal in his stomach, a small pile of once-forgotten science textbooks, and an armory of curiosity and determination, he embarked on a daring plan to bring his family a set of luxuries that only two percent of Malawians could afford and what the West considers a necessity--electricity and running water. Using scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves, William forged a crude yet operable windmill, an unlikely contraption and small miracle that eventually powered four lights, complete with homemade switches and a circuit breaker made from nails and wire. A second machine turned a water pump that could battle the drought and famine that loomed with every season. Soon, news of William's magetsi a mphepo--his "electric wind"--spread beyond the borders of his home, and the boy who was once called crazy became an inspiration to those around the world. Here is the remarkable story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2009 William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers
Dark King
Summary
Once I was a fae princess with sea-magic at my fingertips. Now? I’m a hunted supernatural in a squalid shop, stripped of my power. My only comforts are stale cookies, Elvis records, and my hula-hoop. Then a lethally sexy fae king arrives and rips even those away. After the brutal king throws me in prison, I strike a bargain with him: my freedom in exchange for helping him find a magic blade. What Lyr doesn’t know is that the blade might restore my stolen magic. But as we journey, the gorgeous jerk starts to make me feel things I’ve never felt. When Lyr touches me, desire ignites. I see raging passion in his eyes too. If I give in, I risk losing my chance at reclaiming my power…and, even worse, I could be forfeiting my life.
©2019 Dreamscape Media, LLC (P)2019 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Agent of Chaos
Summary
London is burning, and the fae are holding the matches. I am Cassandra Liddell: FBI special agent and bad-ass pixie. After barely surviving my last assignment, I'm on the hunt for answers about my past, when bombs start exploding all over London. Fae terrorists have attacked and thrown the city into chaos. To make matters worse, my best friend, Scarlett, has been abducted, and her captor is playing a twisted game of Simon Says, sending me riddles paired with impossible tasks. Roan, a seductive fae warrior, is willing to help me...but of course, he has a price. One I’m not sure I’m willing to pay. Hounded by supernatural pursuers and hunted by the CIA, I'm racing against time to save Scarlett and to stop London from burning to the ground. Rage is simmering under the surface, and when it boils, I'll unleash a fire of my own.
©2017 C. N. Crawford and Alex Rivers (P)2018 C. N. Crawford and Alex Rivers
Agent of the Fae
Summary
The final book in the Dark Fae FBI series. The Fae war is coming, and I'm caught right in the middle. My father, the ruthless Unseelie king, is dead. It should have been our moment of triumph. Instead, we find ourselves hiding in London from our ancient enemies, the Seelie. From Roan’s city mansion, we need to unite the six Unseelie courts to fight back. Unfortunately, centuries-old feuds make this almost impossible. To make things worse, there’s no good reason for anyone to listen to us. After all, I’m just a pixie bastard. Did I mention that my dread powers are gone? If that weren’t enough, I need to decide if I want to live forever in the world of the humans, or the world of the fae with Roan. Sure - he’s gorgeous and loyal, but do I want to spend forever in this chaos? As the Seelie encroach on our territory, it’s time to see if Roan and I - terror and love - can really change the world together.
©2017 C.N. Crawford and Alex Rivers (P)2018 C.N. Crawford and Alex Rivers