Do You Hear What I Hear?

by Helen Dunlap Newton

After a tragic accident leaves Noah Baker deaf, he has the chance to regain some of his hearing with a cochlear implant. Upon activation, however, he finds out he's able to hear a whole lot more than just sound waves - he's able to hear the thoughts of others. Now Noah has a secret power to deal with on top of everything else in his life! When the government finds out, they attempt to recruit Noah for a top-secret mission. Will he and his snarky partner, Lena, succeed or will Noah's abilities get them in more trouble than they bargained for?

200 pages, Hardcover

Published September 20, 2022

Reviews

[Sandra Stiles]

Noah Baker is trying to find a new normal after an accident caused a traumatic brain injury and a complete loss of hearing. His parents have done everything they could to make life normal after the accident. With a new cochlear implant to help him hear again, he dreams of a new normal. But normal is not in the cards. Noah realizes he can hear the thoughts of those around him through his new device. This is how he learns how worried his parents are about the cost of all of this and how his brother blames himself for Noah's loss. When the doctor learns what Noah's device can do, he is caught up in a government plan. He isn't the only one. Lena, an amputee, has a new leg. The government is using both of them. They have been asked to use their new devices, which could put them and their families in danger. Yet, at the same time, they have been asked to serve their country under the guise of being ambassadors for a new organization that puts disabled kids at the front of society. I loved this story and can't wait to read its sequel, "Careful What You Hear." This book is full of technological advances and spy adventures. I think I loved this book because it reminded me of Anthony Horowitz's Stormbreaker series. Anyone, young or old, who loves teens put in adventurous situations will love this book.

[Charlotte Glaze]

Excellent adventure for young readers with exploration of the feelings and difficulties surrounding disabilities. My 10 year old daughter stole this from me mid-read and finished it before I could read it. She loved it.

[Olson Kilmer]

My 8 year old loved it and I enjoyed reading it with him.

[Pippilotta]

An entertaining middle grade novel!
It features a main character who has a cochlear implant, which gives representation for an important group of kids, while being a fun, fast paced, spy adventure!
I would've loved this book as a kid.