I, Emma Freke

By: Elizabeth Atkinson

Narrated by: Ali Ahn

Author Elizabeth Atkinson’s debut novel for middleschoolers was included in the Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of 2009. I, Emma Freke tells of one girl’s search for her identity. Smart and shy, Emma is as close to normal as her family gets. Still, she has a terrible time fitting in at school—and things only get worse when Emma attends her family reunion. Soon, she realizes that she’s better off being herself than someone else’s Freke.

©2010 Elizabeth Atkinson (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

“… a timeless realistic tale.” (School Library Journal)

Enjoyable

The story, the telling, and the adventure were all worth my time. I appreciated the novel, and expect my children will enjoy it too.

Amazing story and a great reader!

The book is about a girl who feels like she is a freak. She also get in vited to a family reunion to met her father's side of the family.

excellent story

I was voluntarily given this audiobook free of charge by the publisher, author or Narrator

Such a sweetly, beautiful book.

This book hit the spot. It had a beautifully uplifting story and was full of interesting characters. Sometimes a change of perspective is all you need. I loved every minute.

The thing that stood out most for me was the idea that just following others is not the best way to live your life.

I thought the characters were lots of fun. The tone was cheerful and upbeat. This book is definitely a feel-good book.