The Teddy Bear Habit: A Novel

James Lincoln Collier

Feb 2013 · Blackstone Audio Inc. · Narrated by August Ross

About this audiobook

Twelve-year-old George Stable wants to be a rock star someday, but he gets horrible stage fright—unless he has his old teddy bear with him. Hiding the teddy in his guitar seems like a brilliant idea. Then George discovers that someone has hidden stolen jewels in the stuffing of his beloved bear. George's embarrassing "teddy bear habit" becomes the center of a life-and-death chase through Manhattan. Can George survive long enough to make his first television appearance?

Ratings and reviews

This was my favorite childhood book. I read it incessantly. I actually brought it as an adult. Tragically it has been mislaid. Hearing it being read brought back great memories.

About the author

James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.

August Ross is a performer who enjoys listening to natural science and science fiction podcasts while washing the dishes at home.