Spirit Fighter

Thirteen-year-old Jonah Stone is a self-consciously average seventh grader who is constantly embarrassed by baby brother Jeremiah and lives in the shadow of his younger sister, Eliza. But then Jonah learns that his mother is half human and half angel—meaning that he possesses superhuman powers by birth. When fallen angels abduct their mother, Jonah and Eliza embark on an adventure to rescue her and soon find themselves in the midst of a war between good and evil. Griffin Burns is an ideal narrator for this audio edition: he captures the youth and essence of Jonah and Eliza, reads crisply, and creates a medley of voices for the book’s wide range of characters. At times, Burns dips a little into caricature in his portrayals. However, this minor flaw is unlikely to be an issue for most listeners. Ages 9–up. A Thomas Nelson paperback. (Apr.)