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The Invisible Wild audiobook by Nikki Van De Car

The Invisible Wild by Nikki Van De Car is an unabridged audiobook following sixteen-year-old Emma and a boy from Hilo as they encounter the Menehune and uncover a threat to their home. Its Hawaiian folklore, environmental themes and brief romance suit listeners looking for a story with both fantasy and contemporary concerns.

At a glance

A contemporary fantasy rooted in Hawaiian lore and the Menehune.
Emma and a boy from Hilo investigate a mysterious connection between the woods and another world.
The story addresses heritage, tourism and environmental justice alongside folklore and romance.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The unabridged recording has a stated running time of just over five hours, making its length easy to assess before buying.
The premise combines Hawaiian folklore with a present-day teen adventure and environmental themes.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	5 hours and 16 minutes
Language	English
Publication date	6 May 2025

Credits
Author	Nikki Van De Car
Narrator	Barrie Kealoha
Publisher	Running Press Kids

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners interested in Hawaiian folklore and contemporary fantasy.
Teen and young-adult readers or listeners drawn to stories about heritage, identity and environmental justice.

Less suited to

Anyone specifically seeking a non-fiction account of Hawaiian history or folklore rather than a fantasy novel.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 45 ratings

5 stars57%57%
4 stars28%28%
3 stars15%15%
2 stars0%0%
1 star0%0%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with five- and four-star ratings making up most of the reported distribution and a smaller three-star share. This offers a cautiously favourable signal, but ratings alone do not explain what listeners liked or disliked, so they cannot establish how the narration or story will suit an individual buyer.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Invisible Wild about?

Sixteen-year-old Emma meets a boy from Hilo who has reached a place between worlds connected to the Menehune. Together they try to discover what the Menehune want and protect their home.

Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?

The author is Nikki Van De Car and the narrator is Barrie Kealoha.

How long is the audiobook?

Its stated listening length is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Is this an abridged recording?

The listing identifies the version as unabridged.