Bayou Magic
Kindle
$6.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Hardcover
$23.81
Paperback
$6.99
Audible Logo Enjoy this audiobook free + more
Free title with your free trial!
$0.00
  • Click above to get a preview of our newest plan - unlimited listening to select audiobooks, Audible Originals, and podcasts.
  • You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
  • $7.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel online anytime.
Learn more about membership
Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company
List Price: $11.17
By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible’s Conditions Of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice.
Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Bayou Magic Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jewell Parker Rhodes (Author), Bahni Turpin (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 288 ratings
See all formats and editions

It's Maddy's turn to have a bayou summer. At first she misses life back home in the city, but soon she grows to love everything about her new surroundings - the glimmering fireflies, the glorious landscape, and something else, deep within the water, that only Maddy sees.

Could it be a mermaid? As her grandmother shares wisdom about sayings and signs, Maddy realizes she may be only the sibling to carry on her family's magical legacy. And when a disastrous oil leak threatens the bayou, she knows she may also be the only one who can help. Does she have what it takes to be a hero?

A coming-of-age tale rich with folk magic, set in the wake of the Gulf oil spill, Bayou Magic celebrates hope, friendship, and family, and captures the wonder of life in the Deep South.

Previous page
  1. Listening Length
    4 hours and 46 minutes
  2. Author
    Jewell Parker Rhodes
  3. Narrator
    Bahni Turpin
  4. Audible release date
    May 14, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Recorded Books
  7. ASIN
    B00XNP3TG6
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
  10. See all details
Next page

Read & Listen

Switch between reading the Kindle book & listening to the Audible audiobook with Whispersync for Voice.
Get the Audible audiobook for the reduced price of $7.49 after you buy the Kindle book.
Now Available
Hear Stephen Fry's iconic performance of the Harry Potter series. Listen now

Product details

Listening Length 4 hours and 46 minutes
Author Jewell Parker Rhodes
Narrator Bahni Turpin
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 14, 2015
Publisher Recorded Books
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00XNP3TG6
Best Sellers Rank #210,070 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#186 in Black & African American Stories for Children
#580 in Children's Country Life Books
#1,240 in Family Life Fiction for Children

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
288 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

MomOnCall
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for adults & children to share!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
Verified Purchase
This was a beautifully written story that my daughters and I loved sharing more than any other. The diverse characters, love and faith was a wonderful example for my daughters, who are 8&9 year old sisters growing up in New Orleans. It is the perfect example of black girl magic as the relatable heroine blended with a realistic setting. While I usually read to them before bedtime, my daughters started picking it up and reading it aloud as I prepared meals; we just loved it!
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
K Crandall
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021
Verified Purchase
This is a beautiful tale that weaves magic into lovely descriptions of the bayou. It touches on themes of slavery and abuse and environmental disaster during a young girl's summer visit with her grandmother. A story told with a loving and hopeful voice.
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Marlaina
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun magical read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021
Verified Purchase
I really enjoyed this book. It was filled with so much understanding of people. It was about learning, magic, and coming into your own.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Charinda
4.0 out of 5 stars The book came right on time and in excellent condition. I purchase this book for my 10 ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2016
Verified Purchase
The book came right on time and in excellent condition. I purchase this book for my 10 year old daughter who loves to read. She didnt seem too interested at first but when she wouldnt eat dinner until she had finished the book the same day, i knew it was a good book. I read it when she was done and i can understand why she was so into it. This book is full of suspense and fun.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
scoutbird
5.0 out of 5 stars So good!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
Verified Purchase
My daughter LOVED this book. She read it quickly over the summer between 3rd and 4th grade. I would highly recommend this book to all young readers!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
BritMichelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Got this book for my 9yr old daughter. The ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2017
Verified Purchase
Got this book for my 9yr old daughter. The description sounded really interesting. She loves the book and wants to read my re from the author.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Gail Underdown
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015
Verified Purchase
Completely captivating from the first sentence. The characters come to life on the page. Makes you want to be in the story. Can't wait for the rest of the book!
Helpful
 Report
Katara's Cafe
5.0 out of 5 stars Maddy
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018
Verified Purchase
Great preview! I love how the author has Maddy feel welcome in her community. I love how this story shows Black Girl Magic!!
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Denisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a 11 year old girl
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2018
Verified Purchase
Got this for a 11 old girl and she absolutely loved the story line and read it in 3 days! I have done research elsewhere about the book prior to purchase and it is defintely a great, exciting book suitable for your girls and will keep them interested.
Report
Alex
1.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant idea
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2018
Verified Purchase
It's a sample book but no link to the whole book . It's a shame as you can see a lovely story develope
Report