TESSA MIYATA IS NO HERO

Narrator Sura Siu creates a youthful, determined voice for almost-seventh-grader Tessa--who is heading to Japan for the summer to visit her paternal grandparents after getting in trouble at her summer camp in San Francisco. Before leaving, Tessa was visited by a mysterious figure who gave her multiple warnings of imminent danger. With great zeal, Siu establishes unique voices for all of the characters Tessa encounters, including new frenemy Jin, while trying to save her family and the world from peril. Listeners will cheer Tessa on as she overcomes her insecurities and finds the strength to defeat the evil villain in this story about the importance of family and friendship. M.D. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2023]