The Chosen One

Version: Unabridged
Author: Carol Lynch Williams
Narrator: Jenna Lamia
Genres: Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: MacMillan Audio
Published In: May 2009
# of Units: 5 CDs
Length: 5 hours, 30 minutes
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Overview

Thirteen-year-old Kyra has grown up in an isolated polygamous community without questioning her father's three wives and her twenty brothers and sisters. Or at least without questioning them much--if you don't count her secret visits to the Mobile Library on Wheels to read forbidden books, or her meetings with the boy she hopes to choose for herself instead of having a man chosen for her. But when the Prophet decrees that Kyra must marry her 60-year-old uncle--who already has six wives--Kyra must make a desperate choice in the face of violence and her own fears of losing her family.

Reviews (2)

Riveting!

Written by Alicia on November 15th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I was completely ensnared by this novel. The story of young Kyra had me in tears while being spellbound at her amazing strength and willpower. This is an amazing read and I have not stopped 'promoting' it to everyone I know!

Absolutely captivating

Written by Anonymous on October 6th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 5/5

The story was enthralling and the narrator was perfect. I truly looked forward to my commute to listen - the read flew by too fast. Highly recommended for a great listen.

Author Details

Author Details

Williams, Carol Lynch

Carol Lynch Williams is a PEN Award winning author of over a dozen books and a graduate of the Vermont College MFA program. Carol facilitates the children's writing conferences at Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University. She lives in Utah with her family.