Lo and Behold

By: Wendy Mass

Narrated by: Valerie Rose Lohman, Wendy Mass, Eli Schiff, Alejandro Ruiz, Andrew Eiden, Reena Dutt, Fabian Cook Jr., Dominique Salvacion, E. A. Castillo, Rae Pérez, Kirsten Potter, Alex Finke, Robert Fass, Full Cast

Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things?

Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel, adapted for audio, about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez.

When you’re named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie’s family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see.

The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad’s summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she’s suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she’s imagined before. But can she right some wrongs first . . . or is it too late?

Critic reviews

"This artfully rendered graphic charmer is carefully nuanced and adroitly paced, exploring such issues as addiction, grief, and technology’s role in our lives.” —Kirkus Reviews

"Edge-of-the-seat virtual reality adventure scenes are delicately balanced with accessible and thought-provoking plotting....encourages empathy and introspection.” —Publishers Weekly

"A thought-provoking exploration of grief and healing." —Booklist

“No goggles or controllers are needed to fully immerse yourself in this summer STEM story about family, friendship, and empathy.” —School Library Journal

"Incredibly cool." —BookPage

"A moving and memorable graphic novel." —The Horn Book

Being able to go through Addie’s struggles and becoming a better person because if it.

I would like more details on the backstory because it was kinda hard to understand but I loved the story and how we got to see things from. Addie’s perspective