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Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Wintersong-Audiobook/B01MSE74NA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wintersong Author: S. Jae-Jones Narrator: Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: All her life, 19-year-old Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, mysterious Goblin King. He is the Lord of Mischief, the Ruler Underground, and the muse around which her music is composed. Yet, as Liesl helps shoulder the burden of running her family's inn, her dreams of composition and childish fancies about the Goblin King must be set aside in favor of more practical concerns. But when her sister Kathe is taken by the goblins, Liesl journeys to their realm to rescue her sister and return her to the world above. Down in the Underground, Liesl discovers that the Goblin King still inspires her - musically, physically, emotionally. Yet even as her talent blossoms, Liesl faces an impossible choice. As she grows closer to the Goblin King, both of them must learn just what it is they are each willing to sacrifice: her life, her music, or the end of the world. Set at the turn of the 19th century, when young upstart composers like Beethoven were forever altering the sound of music, S. Jae-Jones' richly imagined debut spins a spellbinding tale of music, love, sisterhood, and a young woman's search for self-actualization. Critic Reviews: "A maze of beauty and darkness, of music and magic and glittering things, all tied together with exquisite writing. This is a world you will want to stay lost in." (Marie Lu, number-one New York Times best-selling author) biacuaduc@gmail.com (S. Jae-Jones) Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:30:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Wintersong-Audiobook/B01MSE74NA thebookvoice.com 14:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wintersong Author: S. Jae-Jones Narrator: Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: All her life, 19-year-old Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, mysterious Goblin King. He is the Lord of Mischief, the Ruler Underground, and the muse around which her music is composed. Yet, as Liesl helps shoulder the burden of running her family's inn, her dreams of composition and childish fancies about the Goblin King must be set aside in favor of more practical concerns. But when her sister Kathe is taken by the goblins, Liesl journeys to their realm to rescue her sister and return her to the world above. Down in the Underground, Liesl discovers that the Goblin King still inspires her - musically, physically, emotionally. Yet even as her talent blossoms, Liesl faces an impossible choice. As she grows closer to the Goblin King, both of them must learn just what it is they are each willing to sacrifice: her life, her music, or the end of the world. Set at the turn of the 19th century, when young upstart composers like Beethoven were forever altering the sound of music, S. Jae-Jones' richly imagined debut spins a spellbinding tale of music, love, sisterhood, and a young woman's search for self-actualization. Critic Reviews: "A maze of beauty and darkness, of music and magic and glittering things, all tied together with exquisite writing. This is a world you will want to stay lost in." (Marie Lu, number-one New York Times best-selling author) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wintersong Author: S. Jae-Jones Narrator: Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: All her life, 19-year-old Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, mysterious Goblin King. He is the Lord of Mischief, the Ruler Underground, and the muse around which her music is composed. Yet, as Liesl helps shoulder the burden of running her family's inn, her dreams of composition and childish fancies about the Goblin King must be set aside in favor of more practical concerns. But when her sister Kathe is taken by the goblins, Liesl journeys to their realm to rescue her sister and return her to the world above. Down in the Underground, Liesl discovers that the Goblin King still inspires her - musically, physically, emotionally. Yet even as her talent blossoms, Liesl faces an impossible choice. As she grows closer to the Goblin King, both of them must learn just what it is they are each willing to sacrifice: her life, her music, or the end of the world. Set at the turn of the 19th century, when young upstart composers like Beethoven were forever altering the sound of music, S. Jae-Jones' richly imagined debut spins a spellbinding tale of music, love, sisterhood, and a young woman's search for self-actualization. Critic Reviews: "A maze of beauty and darkness, of music and magic and glittering things, all tied together with exquisite writing. This is a world you will want to stay lost in." (Marie Lu, number-one New York Times best-selling author) Members Reviews: Muddled Any additional comments? This book is certainly different from a lot of other fantasy out there. It read like a folktale and the narration added to that sense of old-timey myth and mystery. However, the narrative is almost entirely introspection. Everything seems like a metaphor because it doesn't quite make sense. It's the kind of story that wants you to believe that deep things are being said, but is less concerned with actually saying them. A young woman is trying to figure out her life, basically. She's insecure about her looks and talents, she's jealous of her siblings but also a bit co-dependent, something about sexuality. The problem is that while each issue comes up a lot, none of them are coherently addressed. For instance, it's a huge deal that the Goblin King won't have sex with her and she doesn't understand why, so she feels rejected. So what turns out to be the reason? Well, goblins can't feel and are feeding off her emotions or something. So if she has strong emotions (like during sex), she will be drained and die more quickly. However the king encourages her to compose passionately for days without food or sleep, so how is that less emotional than sex? She does get a nose bleed after composing, which is a sign of her impending death, but the book implies that it's from lack of food/sleep because she is too obsessed with music to do any of those things. Or because all the fruit is secretly rotten and has no nutrients. It's so unclear, and it's made even worse when suddenly she is told that she will lose her vision/hearing/taste/sense of touch, and that's how she will die.Why is using her ears for music less taxing than using her sense of touch for sex? Is it based on emotion or sensation? Well, she immediately loses her hearing when the goblin king has sex with her, so there is something about sex that makes it different from her other passions. And then she immediately gets her hearing back for no reason. It drives me crazy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Great-and-Terrible-Beauty-Audiobook/B002V8NC0Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty Author: Libba Bray Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 580 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma's reception there is a chilly one. To make things worse, she's been followed by a mysterious young Indian man, a man sent to watch her. But why? What is her destiny? And what will her entanglement with Spence's most powerful girls, and their foray into the spiritual world, lead to? ©2003 Libba Bray; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "A delicious, elegant gothic." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Libba Bray) Fri, 23 Jul 2004 04:52:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Great-and-Terrible-Beauty-Audiobook/B002V8NC0Y thebookvoice.com 11:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty Author: Libba Bray Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 580 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma's reception there is a chilly one. To make things worse, she's been followed by a mysterious young Indian man, a man sent to watch her. But why? What is her destiny? And what will her entanglement with Spence's most powerful girls, and their foray into the spiritual world, lead to? ©2003 Libba Bray; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "A delicious, elegant gothic." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty Author: Libba Bray Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 580 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma's reception there is a chilly one. To make things worse, she's been followed by a mysterious young Indian man, a man sent to watch her. But why? What is her destiny? And what will her entanglement with Spence's most powerful girls, and their foray into the spiritual world, lead to? ©2003 Libba Bray; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "A delicious, elegant gothic." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: More Details, please! Libba Bray gives us a strong, determined heroine in this gothic fantasy/mystery. Gemma seldom shrinks from bullies, a challenge, or her own desires, and this is refreshing, especially so in a young woman in an 1895 setting. Quite a nice departure from most angst-ridden teens. Not all of Gemma's friends are likeable, but she does the best with what she has. What I found lacking was a sense of place and flow. Characters drive this novel, but the settings deserved more detail, and action often takes leaps that leave gaps in the imagination, making it hard to follow, especially towards the end. Younger readers may appreciate the fast flow but it can be frustrating to an adult. Josephine Bailey as narrator sparkles. If only all readers were so talented! Her voices are singular and easy to recognize, despite Felicity's voice slipping into a Gilligan's Island Mrs. Howell in the beginning. Overall she's a joy to listen to. Ms. Bray's portrayal of Victorian society and its expectations on girls is both honest and rebellious and strikes a modern chord that in too many instances still plays today. This novel does much to underline this without detracting from the story whatsoever, showing the personal implications for each girl rather than preaching. Four stars for being an easy listen, good historical depiction, strong characters, and appropriate for the intended audience. A Great Narrator, an Acceptable Book A somewhat predictable gothic/fantasy book. Gemma receives her wish to leave India for England when her mother is mysteriously killed on Gemma's 16th birthday. Gemma is shipped off to boarding school in England. There she must gain the acceptance of her schoolmates, solve the mystery of mother's death, and learn to deal with her "powers". An interesting look into social mores of the Victorian era. Certainly not the best written book I have listened to, but the narrator was what made this such an enjoyable listen. She did a delightful job of capturing the personality of the characters, and managed to make each sound distinctly different. She kept my attention more than the story line did! A Great and Wonderful Book Libba Bray's first in the Jemma Doyle series, A Great and Terrible Beauty is a journey well worth taking. I would never recommend this book to a guy, but for the rest of us, we've all felt like Jemma sometimes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/My-Lady-Jane-Audiobook/B01EB2U2UU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Lady Jane Author: Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 648 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The comical, fantastical, romantical, (not) entirely true story of Lady Jane Grey. In My Lady Jane, coauthors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows have created a one-of-a-kind fantasy in the tradition of The Princess Bride, featuring a reluctant king, an even more reluctant queen, a noble steed, and only a passing resemblance to actual history - because sometimes history needs a little help. At 16, Lady Jane Grey is about to be married off to a stranger and caught up in a conspiracy to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But those trifling problems aren't for Jane to worry about. Jane gets to be queen of England. Like that could go wrong. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cynthia Hand) Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:19:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/My-Lady-Jane-Audiobook/B01EB2U2UU thebookvoice.com 13:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Lady Jane Author: Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 648 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The comical, fantastical, romantical, (not) entirely true story of Lady Jane Grey. In My Lady Jane, coauthors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows have created a one-of-a-kind fantasy in the tradition of The Princess Bride, featuring a reluctant king, an even more reluctant queen, a noble steed, and only a passing resemblance to actual history - because sometimes history needs a little help. At 16, Lady Jane Grey is about to be married off to a stranger and caught up in a conspiracy to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But those trifling problems aren't for Jane to worry about. Jane gets to be queen of England. Like that could go wrong. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Lady Jane Author: Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 648 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The comical, fantastical, romantical, (not) entirely true story of Lady Jane Grey. In My Lady Jane, coauthors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows have created a one-of-a-kind fantasy in the tradition of The Princess Bride, featuring a reluctant king, an even more reluctant queen, a noble steed, and only a passing resemblance to actual history - because sometimes history needs a little help. At 16, Lady Jane Grey is about to be married off to a stranger and caught up in a conspiracy to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But those trifling problems aren't for Jane to worry about. Jane gets to be queen of England. Like that could go wrong. Members Reviews: Hysterical Alternate History I haven't had this much fun reading a book in a long time. Probably because it's been so long since I've read anything by Jasper Fforde. There were many laugh-out-loud moments in the reading of this book. My Lady Jane is the story of Jane Gray who ruled England for nine days after the death of Edward VI (Henry VIII's son). But this isn't the story that you read in the history books. ("Part II: In Which We Throw History Completely Out the Window." Haha.) I didn't know what exactly the authors had changed when I started the book, and I liked that way because when I found out the central premise in the first chapter or so I was highly amused. My Lady Jane was written by three authors, Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows, and they obviously had a fantastic time writing this book together. I love, I mean really love, all the narrator asides. I thought it was really fun how they were so self-conscious and meta about the telling of the tale. The audiobook of My Lady Jane was so stickin' fantastic. Kathrine Kellgren narrates the book. (She also narrated Austenland which is one of my very favorite audiobooks). Kellgren's narration definitely made the book even funnier. She hits it out of the park with her over-the-top, tongue in cheek style. (Is that enough idioms for one sentence or what?) Now I'm kind of at a loss for what to listen to next, and it's been a long time since a book has wrecked me for any other book. Jane Austen + Monty Python + Mel Brooks This book is incredible!!! It's funny and clever. Full of good British humor and wit. The narrator is perfection. I absolutely adore this book. It's a must read. The Best Novel I Have "Read" This Summer Would you listen to My Lady Jane again? Why? Yes, because it took history and twisted the plot a little to make the story more interesting. What about Katherine Kellgrens performance did you like? I loved how excitedly she read the book. Her performance with each character made the authors' words more enjoyable because I could see the characters because they each had a distinct voices. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? They Totally Consummated!! Brilliant Words cannot express how wonderful this book is. It's quirky, hilarious and a wonderful twist on history. The narrator is very dramatic, but it works so well for the story. You must read this book, it's getting added to my very prestigious favourite list. Everyone read it amazing narrator amazing characters and imagination inventive and fun, with a dash sass and feminism much recommend https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Red-Scarf-Girl-Audiobook/B00BK8BPGO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Scarf Girl Subtitle: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution Author: Ji-li Jiang Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has brains, friends, and a bright future. Then Mao Zedong launches Chinas infamous Cultural Revolution. Soon school is suspended and students are getting caught up in the fervor of Maos extreme politics. When Ji-lis family is accused of capitalist crimes, all of her beautiful dreams burst like soap bubbles. Because Ji-lis grandfather was a landlord, her family is harassed and humiliated. Their home is searched, and they live in constant fear. Nonetheless, Ji-li remains loyal to her beloved Chairman Mao and endeavors to "reform her ideology". But with her fathers detention, Ji-li is faced with the most difficult choice of her life. Told with simple grace, this is the true story of a familys courage in one of the most terrifying eras of modern history. Christina Moores moving narration makes the Jiang familys saga unforgettable. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ji-li Jiang) Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:23:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Red-Scarf-Girl-Audiobook/B00BK8BPGO thebookvoice.com 06:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Scarf Girl Subtitle: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution Author: Ji-li Jiang Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has brains, friends, and a bright future. Then Mao Zedong launches Chinas infamous Cultural Revolution. Soon school is suspended and students are getting caught up in the fervor of Maos extreme politics. When Ji-lis family is accused of capitalist crimes, all of her beautiful dreams burst like soap bubbles. Because Ji-lis grandfather was a landlord, her family is harassed and humiliated. Their home is searched, and they live in constant fear. Nonetheless, Ji-li remains loyal to her beloved Chairman Mao and endeavors to "reform her ideology". But with her fathers detention, Ji-li is faced with the most difficult choice of her life. Told with simple grace, this is the true story of a familys courage in one of the most terrifying eras of modern history. Christina Moores moving narration makes the Jiang familys saga unforgettable. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Scarf Girl Subtitle: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution Author: Ji-li Jiang Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has brains, friends, and a bright future. Then Mao Zedong launches Chinas infamous Cultural Revolution. Soon school is suspended and students are getting caught up in the fervor of Maos extreme politics. When Ji-lis family is accused of capitalist crimes, all of her beautiful dreams burst like soap bubbles. Because Ji-lis grandfather was a landlord, her family is harassed and humiliated. Their home is searched, and they live in constant fear. Nonetheless, Ji-li remains loyal to her beloved Chairman Mao and endeavors to "reform her ideology". But with her fathers detention, Ji-li is faced with the most difficult choice of her life. Told with simple grace, this is the true story of a familys courage in one of the most terrifying eras of modern history. Christina Moores moving narration makes the Jiang familys saga unforgettable. Members Reviews: compelling story I downloaded this book to.listen on my commutes - the book had been one my 10th grade daughter assigned readings for her World History class. I wanted to learn more.about China's history as much as I wanted to help my daughter with her schoolwork. Jiang Ji-Li really brings to life with her personal experiences what it was like to live during the Cultural Revolution. Christina Moore did an amazing storytelling job - she.did a remarkable job of capturing the tone and personas of Miss.Jiang's characters.. Definitely one of my best downloads yet. Amazing Hearing this story made me feel so many things, happiness and anger. Sadness and loss. It made me cry and hope for better things to come for the family. And I really couldn't believe what I was hearing most of the time, I am a 14 year old girl in 2017 and hearing the struggle that Ji-li Jiang went though shook me to my core. Amazing writing, and thank you for sharing your story Ji-li. Thank you. Feeling of not a full story I have read many other books on China and the cultural revolution and I feel as if this book left me hanging as if not all of the story was told. She did tell what happened in the end, but felt right before this she abruptly ended the story. Still a decent book, but could have been longer based on the story she was communicating. Great story As a American i really learned alot about China's history and just great story.And just great drama. SOOOOOOO FRUSTRATING!!! If you could sum up Red Scarf Girl in three words, what would they be? FRUSTRATING!!! Angering. Revealing. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Stress, then relief. What about Christina Moores performance did you like? I liked the emotions she expressed in the reading. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? See the frightening exposure of Mao's Communist China. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Etiquette-Espionage-Audiobook/B00B2T29IE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Etiquette & Espionage Subtitle: Finishing School, Book 1 Author: Gail Carriger Narrator: Moira Quirk Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2747 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's one thing to learn to curtsy properly. It's quite another to learn to curtsy and throw a knife at the same time. Welcome to Finishing School. Fourteen-year old Sophronia is the bane of her mother's existence. More interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper etiquette at tea - and god forbid anyone see her atrocious curtsy - Mrs. Temminnick is desperate her daughter become a proper lady. She enrolls Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality. But little do Sophronia or her mother know that this is a school where ingenious young girls learn to finish all right - but it's a different kind of finishing. Mademoiselle Geraldine's certainly trains young ladies in the finer arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but also in how to finish in other ways: the fine art of death, diversion, deceit, espionage, and the modern weaponries. Sophronia and her friends are going to have a rousing first year at school. Book One of the Finishing School series. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gail Carriger) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:57:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Etiquette-Espionage-Audiobook/B00B2T29IE thebookvoice.com 08:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Etiquette & Espionage Subtitle: Finishing School, Book 1 Author: Gail Carriger Narrator: Moira Quirk Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2747 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's one thing to learn to curtsy properly. It's quite another to learn to curtsy and throw a knife at the same time. Welcome to Finishing School. Fourteen-year old Sophronia is the bane of her mother's existence. More interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper etiquette at tea - and god forbid anyone see her atrocious curtsy - Mrs. Temminnick is desperate her daughter become a proper lady. She enrolls Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality. But little do Sophronia or her mother know that this is a school where ingenious young girls learn to finish all right - but it's a different kind of finishing. Mademoiselle Geraldine's certainly trains young ladies in the finer arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but also in how to finish in other ways: the fine art of death, diversion, deceit, espionage, and the modern weaponries. Sophronia and her friends are going to have a rousing first year at school. Book One of the Finishing School series. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Etiquette & Espionage Subtitle: Finishing School, Book 1 Author: Gail Carriger Narrator: Moira Quirk Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2747 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's one thing to learn to curtsy properly. It's quite another to learn to curtsy and throw a knife at the same time. Welcome to Finishing School. Fourteen-year old Sophronia is the bane of her mother's existence. More interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper etiquette at tea - and god forbid anyone see her atrocious curtsy - Mrs. Temminnick is desperate her daughter become a proper lady. She enrolls Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality. But little do Sophronia or her mother know that this is a school where ingenious young girls learn to finish all right - but it's a different kind of finishing. Mademoiselle Geraldine's certainly trains young ladies in the finer arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but also in how to finish in other ways: the fine art of death, diversion, deceit, espionage, and the modern weaponries. Sophronia and her friends are going to have a rousing first year at school. Book One of the Finishing School series. Members Reviews: Light, Fun YA Steampunk Novel A light romp through Gail Carriger's Steampunk World, circa 1858, chronologically before her Parasol Protectorate series was delightful, suitable for younger readers and adults alike. Who ever thought of a finishing school for young ladies on a dirigible? Simple plot, but a world of fun. Great setup for series. Understated hilarity prose Good characters, interesting world, ok plot. Con. Plot moved slowly as author spent inordinate amount of time describing dirigible and various mechanicals. More story moving and less description would have gotten 5 stars. Narrator was very good, but toward the end of the book she seemed to give a character a lisp that wasn't there to start....or I didn't notice. The character is better without the lisp Great book! I was surprised by how much I liked this book. The description caught my attention and I felt like I should give it a go. This was my first foray into steampunk and I'm not usually big on Victorian era books, but I was just so enchanted by the idea of Madame Geraldine's that I had to get over my trepidation and prejudices and just listen. Glad I did. The characters are great, I look forward to see how they progress and grow. I was a little weirded out because the story built and built and then summed up in the last 10 minutes- for a minute I thought that I missed a download or something because it really did only take the last 10 minutes to end which seemed a little rushed but it was still pretty satisfying. It's a toss up for me now- do I want to go to Hogwarts or Madame Geraldine's? Fun beginning to a new series I will start this review off by saying I absolutely adore Gail Carrigers Parasol Protectorate series especially on audio narrated by Emily Gray and I do admit to missing her voice on this book, I am not saying Moira Quirk did a bad job she was actually very good but there were times when I really wanted it to be Emily the biggest difference was timing Emilys comedic timing is better than Moiras and she pronounced Genevieve different too, and when it is a character from the other series it was glaring and bothersome to me because of my love for Carrigers other series and Emily Grays narration of said series. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Bloodhound-Audiobook/B002V1BNCA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bloodhound Subtitle: The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 2 Author: Tamora Pierce Narrator: Susan Denaker Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 694 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In Port Caynn, Beka delves deep into the gambling world, where she meets a charming banking clerk named Dale Rowan. Beka thinks she may be falling for Rowan, but she won't let anything - or anyone - jeopardize her mission. As she heads north to an abandoned silver mine, it won't be enough for Beka be her usual terrier self. She'll have to learn from Achoo to sniff out the criminals, to be a Bloodhound. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tamora Pierce) Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:06:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Bloodhound-Audiobook/B002V1BNCA thebookvoice.com 18:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bloodhound Subtitle: The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 2 Author: Tamora Pierce Narrator: Susan Denaker Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 694 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In Port Caynn, Beka delves deep into the gambling world, where she meets a charming banking clerk named Dale Rowan. Beka thinks she may be falling for Rowan, but she won't let anything - or anyone - jeopardize her mission. As she heads north to an abandoned silver mine, it won't be enough for Beka be her usual terrier self. She'll have to learn from Achoo to sniff out the criminals, to be a Bloodhound. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bloodhound Subtitle: The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 2 Author: Tamora Pierce Narrator: Susan Denaker Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 694 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In Port Caynn, Beka delves deep into the gambling world, where she meets a charming banking clerk named Dale Rowan. Beka thinks she may be falling for Rowan, but she won't let anything - or anyone - jeopardize her mission. As she heads north to an abandoned silver mine, it won't be enough for Beka be her usual terrier self. She'll have to learn from Achoo to sniff out the criminals, to be a Bloodhound. Members Reviews: Beka goes a hunting As the second book in this series, we get to see Beka more as she is as a person and as she is without so many people watching over her. There are trials and tribulations sure, but she manages quite well without much help from others. This is also one of the first times we see Beka in a romantic way and being a typical teenage girl. It's really amusing to see her navigate romance while in the middle of a tricky hunt. As per usual with Tamora Pierce, we see Beka develop more into a strong, confident woman and beat the bad guys at their own game. great sequel I loved the book! Tamora Pierce is one of my favorite authors, and this book is a fabulous example of her work. The book continues the story of Beka Cooper that was started in Terrier. Beka's personality clearly comes out early in the book when she discusses her troubles finding a new Dog partner. Listening to Beka's troubles dealing with her first serious relationship, with a man that she's lying to and using to find counterfeiters, is entertaining and touching when she struggles to deal with the relationship ending. I'm eagerly awaiting the third book, Mastiff, to read and listen to! Technical difficulties This is a five-star story but the technical glitches in the recording prevent me from giving it full marks. As of this review Audible is working on fixing the glitches in the recording. Be aware there is currently some content missing from this story. it was pretty good. I'm a big Tamora Pierce fan since I was a kid. these Becca Cooper books are not my favorite though. I think it might be the first person narrative, journal story telling, but I'm not sure. while the story was good I found the book lagged and I didn't necessarily feel an attachment to the characters. I will read/listen to third in series eventually but I think I need a little break from Becca Cooper. Loved it! I really enjoy Beka. Tamora Pierce is one of my favorite authors and Susan Denaker does her writing justice. The book sucks you in doesn't let go. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Ring-of-Solomon-Audiobook/B0045VV5XQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ring of Solomon Subtitle: A Bartimaeus Novel, Book 4 Author: Jonathan Stroud Narrator: Simon Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1530 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Bartimaeus, everyones favorite (wise-cracking) djinni, is back in book four of this best-selling series. As alluded to in the footnotes throughout the series, Bartimaeus has served hundreds of magicians during his 5,010 year career. Now, for the first time, fans will go back in time with the djinni, to Jerusalem and the court of King Solomon in 950s BC. Only in this adventure, it seems the great Bartimaeus has finally met his match. He'll have to contend with an unpleasant master and his sinister servant, and he runs into just a spot of trouble with King Solomons magic ring. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Stroud) Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:06:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Ring-of-Solomon-Audiobook/B0045VV5XQ thebookvoice.com 12:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ring of Solomon Subtitle: A Bartimaeus Novel, Book 4 Author: Jonathan Stroud Narrator: Simon Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1530 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Bartimaeus, everyones favorite (wise-cracking) djinni, is back in book four of this best-selling series. As alluded to in the footnotes throughout the series, Bartimaeus has served hundreds of magicians during his 5,010 year career. Now, for the first time, fans will go back in time with the djinni, to Jerusalem and the court of King Solomon in 950s BC. Only in this adventure, it seems the great Bartimaeus has finally met his match. He'll have to contend with an unpleasant master and his sinister servant, and he runs into just a spot of trouble with King Solomons magic ring. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ring of Solomon Subtitle: A Bartimaeus Novel, Book 4 Author: Jonathan Stroud Narrator: Simon Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1530 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Bartimaeus, everyones favorite (wise-cracking) djinni, is back in book four of this best-selling series. As alluded to in the footnotes throughout the series, Bartimaeus has served hundreds of magicians during his 5,010 year career. Now, for the first time, fans will go back in time with the djinni, to Jerusalem and the court of King Solomon in 950s BC. Only in this adventure, it seems the great Bartimaeus has finally met his match. He'll have to contend with an unpleasant master and his sinister servant, and he runs into just a spot of trouble with King Solomons magic ring. Members Reviews: Quirky and Fun I listened to the original Bartimaeus Trilogy and enjoyed it, so I was looking forward to this new one. I got a surprise, however, because this one was even better than the previous three! It has all of the things I liked about the trilogy, and none of the things I didn't like. It skipped over the explanations of magical learning and the politics of the present day government, which I found a bit tedious. It was also lighter-hearted and had a more satisfying ending. The writing was just as good, or maybe better, and the story had a lot more action in it. Bartimaeus fans will certainly not be disappointed, for there are plenty of antics from your favorite fun-loving demon, and new-comers to the series do not have to listen to the previous trilogy to understand the story, as this one takes place over a thousand year before it! If you are looking for something out-of-the-ordinary in that vague cross-genre space between fantasy and sci-fi that has a little magic, a little history, and a little humor, then this book is for you. The magical wit of Bartimaeus While I didn't find the storyline here to be anywhere near as addictive or engrossing as the original Trilogy (the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5), the hilarity that ensues every time Bartimaeus opens his mouth makes this well worth listening to. Simon Jones is one of the best narrators out there, and I could listen to him all day. His reading of Bartimaeus's dialog is LAUGH OUT LOUD funny. He makes me wish I was trained in the magicians' arts so that I could summon the resourceful and wise-cracking djinni to keep me company. I'm happy to let Bartimaeus recharge his essence in The Other Place for a while, but I hope that this is not the last we see of him. I just hope that the human characters are a bit more interesting next time around - they were a little weak in this one. Great listen & A Must Read for Bartimaeus Fans The Ring of Solomon has the coziness and laughter of spending time with Bartimaeus again, a fast-paced and compelling story, and wonderful new characters with plenty of depth and surprises. Simon Jones is, once again, the perfect voice of Bartimaeus. Fans of the Bartimaeus Trilogy will be delighted to get a deeper understanding of Bartimaeus's character and background. Just keep in mind that while the action in the the Trilogy takes place over a period of about six years, The Ring of Solomon begins and ends in about two weeks. There _is_ very satisfying character development, but it's not going to be the same as in the Trilogy. A Nit-Pick: Fans of the Bartimaeus Trilogy on audio will notice a slightly lesser quality for The Ring of Solomon. Not enough to bring down the rating, but a bit disappointing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Impossible-Knife-of-Memory-Audiobook/B00H7LCJP4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Impossible Knife of Memory Author: Laurie Halse Anderson Narrator: Julia Whelan, Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Despite my best intentions, I was beginning to understand how my dad saw the world. The shadows haunting every living thing. The secrets inside the lies wrapped in bullshit. Even Gracies box of pills was beginning to make sense. For the past five years, Hayley Kincain and her father, Andy, have been on the road, trying to outrun the memories that haunt them both. They moved back to Andys hometown to try a normal life, but the horrors he saw in the war threaten to destroy their lives. Hayley watches, helpless, as her father turns to drugs and alcohol to silence his demons. And then her own past creeps up, and everything falls apart. How do you keep your father alive when death is stalking him? What are you supposed to do when your parent stops acting like an adult? And what happens if a sweet guy who can make you laugh barges his way into your world and for the first time, you find yourself thinking about the future? Timely, compelling, surprising this is Laurie Halse Anderson at her finest. Critic Reviews: "Julia Whelan's expert performance brings out the complexity of Hayley's character, picking up on her vulnerability and defensive toughness, mixing both with a good dose of teen attitude. Whelan's solid characterizations, varied cadence, and expressive reading strengthen the listener's connection to this emotionally intense story. Narrator Luke Daniels delivers the few sections told from Andy's point of view. His mature voice makes a believable contrast with Whelan's, and he captures Andy's tortured flashbacks and overwhelming feelings of survivor guilt. An unforgettable audiobook for older teens and adults." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laurie Halse Anderson) Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:01:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Impossible-Knife-of-Memory-Audiobook/B00H7LCJP4 thebookvoice.com 09:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Impossible Knife of Memory Author: Laurie Halse Anderson Narrator: Julia Whelan, Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Despite my best intentions, I was beginning to understand how my dad saw the world. The shadows haunting every living thing. The secrets inside the lies wrapped in bullshit. Even Gracies box of pills was beginning to make sense. For the past five years, Hayley Kincain and her father, Andy, have been on the road, trying to outrun the memories that haunt them both. They moved back to Andys hometown to try a normal life, but the horrors he saw in the war threaten to destroy their lives. Hayley watches, helpless, as her father turns to drugs and alcohol to silence his demons. And then her own past creeps up, and everything falls apart. How do you keep your father alive when death is stalking him? What are you supposed to do when your parent stops acting like an adult? And what happens if a sweet guy who can make you laugh barges his way into your world and for the first time, you find yourself thinking about the future? Timely, compelling, surprising this is Laurie Halse Anderson at her finest. Critic Reviews: "Julia Whelan's expert performance brings out the complexity of Hayley's character, picking up on her vulnerability and defensive toughness, mixing both with a good dose of teen attitude. Whelan's solid characterizations, varied cadence, and expressive reading strengthen the listener's connection to this emotionally intense story. Narrator Luke Daniels delivers the few sections told from Andy's point of view. His mature voice makes a believable contrast with Whelan's, and he captures Andy's tortured flashbacks and overwhelming feelings of survivor guilt. An unforgettable audiobook for older teens and adults." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Impossible Knife of Memory Author: Laurie Halse Anderson Narrator: Julia Whelan, Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Despite my best intentions, I was beginning to understand how my dad saw the world. The shadows haunting every living thing. The secrets inside the lies wrapped in bullshit. Even Gracies box of pills was beginning to make sense. For the past five years, Hayley Kincain and her father, Andy, have been on the road, trying to outrun the memories that haunt them both. They moved back to Andys hometown to try a normal life, but the horrors he saw in the war threaten to destroy their lives. Hayley watches, helpless, as her father turns to drugs and alcohol to silence his demons. And then her own past creeps up, and everything falls apart. How do you keep your father alive when death is stalking him? What are you supposed to do when your parent stops acting like an adult? And what happens if a sweet guy who can make you laugh barges his way into your world and for the first time, you find yourself thinking about the future? Timely, compelling, surprising this is Laurie Halse Anderson at her finest. Critic Reviews: "Julia Whelan's expert performance brings out the complexity of Hayley's character, picking up on her vulnerability and defensive toughness, mixing both with a good dose of teen attitude. Whelan's solid characterizations, varied cadence, and expressive reading strengthen the listener's connection to this emotionally intense story. Narrator Luke Daniels delivers the few sections told from Andy's point of view. His mature voice makes a believable contrast with Whelan's, and he captures Andy's tortured flashbacks and overwhelming feelings of survivor guilt. An unforgettable audiobook for older teens and adults." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Powerful and Riveting The Impossible Knife of Memory is about PTSD and how it effects the sufferer and those around them. Laurie Halse Anderson is never one to shy away from tough subject matters, and tackles PTSD with honesty and emotion. This issue is realistic and topical, and this edgy story is sure to resonate with many readers. Hayley and her father Andy have never put down roots Andy is a truck driver who home-schooled Hayley on the road. But now Andy thinks its time to settle in to his hometown so Hayley can attend high school. Andy is a war veteran with severe PTSD from his time serving in Iraq. Hayley grew up without a mom and has had to in many ways be the parent to her dad. He has daily struggles, and his flashback triggers bring on alcohol and drug abuse, and Hayley has to stay on top of him to take care of his basic needs. Considering that Hayley has far more adult responsibilities than her peers, its hard for her to relate to the carefree students (she calls them zombies) at school. She doesnt have the luxury of planning for college like the other students who will look after her dad? We get a glimpse of Andys state of mind through brief chapters in his POV. Its clear he is in a troubled state of mind, but he chooses to self-medicate to cope rather than accept the medical and counseling help he needs. Hayley has two non-zombie friends, her neighbor Gracie, and Finn, a nice guy at school who sees through to the real Hayley. Finn surprises Hayley by having demons of his own, and that helps to strengthen their bond. Another complicated relationship is with Hayleys sort-of stepmother Trish, who broke Hayleys heart by walking out on the family. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Changeling-Audiobook/B0081SS5PA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Changeling Subtitle: Order of Darkness, Book 1 Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Charlie Cox Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Dark myths, medieval secrets, intrigue, and romance populate the pages of this first in a four-book teen series from the #1 bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl. The year is 1453 and all signs point to it being the end of the world. Accused of heresy and expelled from his monastery, handsome seventeen-year-old Luca Vero is recruited by a mysterious stranger to record the end of times across Europe. Commanded by sealed orders, Luca is sent to map the fears of Christendom and travel to the very frontier of good and evil. Seventeen-year-old Isolde, a Lady Abbess, is trapped in a nunnery to prevent her from claiming her rich inheritance. As the nuns in her care are driven mad by strange visions, walking in their sleep, and showing bleeding wounds, Luca is sent to investigate and driven to accuse her. Forced to face the greatest fears of the dark ageswitchcraft, werewolves, madnessLuca and Isolde embark on a search for truth, their own destinies, and even love as they take the unknown ways to the real historical figure who defends the boundaries of Christendom and holds the secrets of the Order of Darkness. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philippa Gregory) Tue, 29 May 2012 19:35:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Changeling-Audiobook/B0081SS5PA thebookvoice.com 06:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Changeling Subtitle: Order of Darkness, Book 1 Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Charlie Cox Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Dark myths, medieval secrets, intrigue, and romance populate the pages of this first in a four-book teen series from the #1 bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl. The year is 1453 and all signs point to it being the end of the world. Accused of heresy and expelled from his monastery, handsome seventeen-year-old Luca Vero is recruited by a mysterious stranger to record the end of times across Europe. Commanded by sealed orders, Luca is sent to map the fears of Christendom and travel to the very frontier of good and evil. Seventeen-year-old Isolde, a Lady Abbess, is trapped in a nunnery to prevent her from claiming her rich inheritance. As the nuns in her care are driven mad by strange visions, walking in their sleep, and showing bleeding wounds, Luca is sent to investigate and driven to accuse her. Forced to face the greatest fears of the dark ageswitchcraft, werewolves, madnessLuca and Isolde embark on a search for truth, their own destinies, and even love as they take the unknown ways to the real historical figure who defends the boundaries of Christendom and holds the secrets of the Order of Darkness. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Changeling Subtitle: Order of Darkness, Book 1 Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Charlie Cox Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Dark myths, medieval secrets, intrigue, and romance populate the pages of this first in a four-book teen series from the #1 bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl. The year is 1453 and all signs point to it being the end of the world. Accused of heresy and expelled from his monastery, handsome seventeen-year-old Luca Vero is recruited by a mysterious stranger to record the end of times across Europe. Commanded by sealed orders, Luca is sent to map the fears of Christendom and travel to the very frontier of good and evil. Seventeen-year-old Isolde, a Lady Abbess, is trapped in a nunnery to prevent her from claiming her rich inheritance. As the nuns in her care are driven mad by strange visions, walking in their sleep, and showing bleeding wounds, Luca is sent to investigate and driven to accuse her. Forced to face the greatest fears of the dark ageswitchcraft, werewolves, madnessLuca and Isolde embark on a search for truth, their own destinies, and even love as they take the unknown ways to the real historical figure who defends the boundaries of Christendom and holds the secrets of the Order of Darkness. Members Reviews: Narrator is AWFUL and story is very slow. Would you try another book from Philippa Gregory and/or Charlie Cox? Not up to par Phillipa... I will try another book by her but please no more by him. He is awful. What was most disappointing about Philippa Gregorys story? boring Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Charlie Cox? anyone else What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? extreme and utter boredom and disappointment Snooze fest This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Only people who like factual fiction. What was most disappointing about Philippa Gregorys story? The story drags on and on and on. Nothing exciting happens. What do you think the narrator could have done better? He could have put some feeling in to it. This should have been a dramatic reading. Any additional comments? I really can't pin point a reason why I don't like this book. It is a lot of things, poor narration, slow story, annoying plot. Great potential a little dissapointing Would you listen to Changeling again? Why? No I did not like how it ended. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) The ending was disappointing I flet like you were left hanging. What does Charlie Cox bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He's a good reader. Made the story come alive. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No How young adults might navigate life in 1450 AD In 1450s Europe no one was spared the dangers of an age of forced change, least of all the young. In an age where myth and superstition frequently explained death and suffering caused by disease or war; four young adults were called to bring reason and compassion to a world of ignorance. This is that story, told through the well developed characters of Philippa Gregory. Lesser Philippa Story line ...But I am will to give the series a chance, since I am a loyal fan and have read/listened to almost all of her books. Also, it was much shorter, which was disappointing. I love the saga aspect of Gregory. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Air-and-Ash-Audiobook/B075F6XWCQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Air and Ash Subtitle: TIDES, Book 1 Author: Alex Lidell Narrator: Kaitlin Bellamy Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-17 Publisher: Danger Bearing Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Master and Commander meets Sarah J Maas in a seafaring adventure of duty, love, magic, and a princess's quest to protect her kingdom on her own terms. After a lifetime of training, 17-year-old Princess Nile Greysik, a lieutenant on the prestigious Ashing navy flagship, sails into battle with one vital mission - and fails. Barred from the sea and facing a political marriage, Nile masquerades as a common sailor on the first ship she can find. With a cowardly captain, incompetent crew, and a cruel, too-handsome first officer intent on making her life a living hell, Nile must hide her identity while trying to turn the sorry frigate battle worthy. Worse, a terrifying and forbidden magic now tingles in Nile's blood. If anyone catches wind of who Nile is or what she can do, her life is over. But when disaster threatens the ship, Nile may have no choice but to unleash the truth that will curse her future. Air and Ash is the thrilling first installment of the TIDES series. Recommended for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Tamora Pierce, and David Weber. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alex Lidell) Fri, 08 Sep 2017 05:23:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Air-and-Ash-Audiobook/B075F6XWCQ thebookvoice.com 06:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Air and Ash Subtitle: TIDES, Book 1 Author: Alex Lidell Narrator: Kaitlin Bellamy Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-17 Publisher: Danger Bearing Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Master and Commander meets Sarah J Maas in a seafaring adventure of duty, love, magic, and a princess's quest to protect her kingdom on her own terms. After a lifetime of training, 17-year-old Princess Nile Greysik, a lieutenant on the prestigious Ashing navy flagship, sails into battle with one vital mission - and fails. Barred from the sea and facing a political marriage, Nile masquerades as a common sailor on the first ship she can find. With a cowardly captain, incompetent crew, and a cruel, too-handsome first officer intent on making her life a living hell, Nile must hide her identity while trying to turn the sorry frigate battle worthy. Worse, a terrifying and forbidden magic now tingles in Nile's blood. If anyone catches wind of who Nile is or what she can do, her life is over. But when disaster threatens the ship, Nile may have no choice but to unleash the truth that will curse her future. Air and Ash is the thrilling first installment of the TIDES series. Recommended for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Tamora Pierce, and David Weber. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Air and Ash Subtitle: TIDES, Book 1 Author: Alex Lidell Narrator: Kaitlin Bellamy Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-17 Publisher: Danger Bearing Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Master and Commander meets Sarah J Maas in a seafaring adventure of duty, love, magic, and a princess's quest to protect her kingdom on her own terms. After a lifetime of training, 17-year-old Princess Nile Greysik, a lieutenant on the prestigious Ashing navy flagship, sails into battle with one vital mission - and fails. Barred from the sea and facing a political marriage, Nile masquerades as a common sailor on the first ship she can find. With a cowardly captain, incompetent crew, and a cruel, too-handsome first officer intent on making her life a living hell, Nile must hide her identity while trying to turn the sorry frigate battle worthy. Worse, a terrifying and forbidden magic now tingles in Nile's blood. If anyone catches wind of who Nile is or what she can do, her life is over. But when disaster threatens the ship, Nile may have no choice but to unleash the truth that will curse her future. Air and Ash is the thrilling first installment of the TIDES series. Recommended for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Tamora Pierce, and David Weber. Members Reviews: Bloody Amazing! Nile Greysik of Ashing isn't a typical princess. Nearly the last of her siblings in line to inherit the throne, she's been training since she was eight years old to be an officer in Ashing's respected naval fleet. Her dream is to be appointed to an Admiral position, and with her discipline and training she might someday achieve it. But a battle at sea causes Nile to lose her position and the respect of Ashing's allies. Returning home, Nile's only solace is her twin brother Clay. Clay is Gifted, able to attract an element to him, but at a horrific cost to his mind. When Nile learns that her only value to her kingdom is as a brood mare, she decides it's time to find a cure for Clay. She enlists as a seaman on the warship Aurora. THIS BOOK WAS BLOODY AMAZING!! I'm trying to write a review and the only coherent thought sloshing around in my head is how awesome this book was! It kept me so enthralled that I finished it in one marathon listening session. The plot was action packed and fascinating, but I think it was the author's writing style that had me hooked. Her pacing was perfect, and the elements of action, magic, character development, world building, and the little bit of romance were all there in perfect proportions. Nile was a strong female lead who consistently stood up for those around her. She didn't achieve things too easily, each small victory was hard won and more worth it. She'd make a powerful role model for teens, and the misogyny shown by several of the characters (and the patriarchal countries) would make great talking points for teen readers. The magic system was interesting. Rather than a trope that could be used to get Nile out of bad situations, this magic took its toll on the user. I absolutely loved Nile and Domenic's connection. It was so subtle it couldn't even really be called a romance. So many books rely on the female character's inner dialogue gushing about the male character's looks to build a semblance of romance with no true foundation. This book was different, Nile didn't dwell on Domenic's looks, and she didn't even think or wonder if she's attracted to him. That's just not how she's built. They had a connection built on mutual respect. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/-1-1-Five-Thousand-Years-of-the-Chinese-Nation-1-Audiobook/B076476YJP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1 - 1 [Five Thousand Years of the Chinese Nation 1] Author: - - Jia Renjiang, - - Yuan Xiaobo Narrator: - - Ren Jie Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / biacuaduc@gmail.com ( - - Jia Renjiang) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:51:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/-1-1-Five-Thousand-Years-of-the-Chinese-Nation-1-Audiobook/B076476YJP thebookvoice.com 14:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1 - 1 [Five Thousand Years of the Chinese Nation 1] Author: - - Jia Renjiang, - - Yuan Xiaobo Narrator: - - Ren Jie Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1 - 1 [Five Thousand Years of the Chinese Nation 1] Author: - - Jia Renjiang, - - Yuan Xiaobo Narrator: - - Ren Jie Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Out-of-The-Easy-Audiobook/B00BAZCL0G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of The Easy Author: Ruta Sepetys Narrator: Lauren Fortgang Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 272 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Its 1950, and as the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets, 17-year-old Josie Moraine is silently stirring a pot of her own. Known among locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more out of life than the Big Easy has to offer. She devises a plan get out, but a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie tangled in an investigation that will challenge her allegiance to her mother, her conscience, and Willie Woodley, the brusque madam on Conti Street. Josie is caught between the dream of an elite college and a clandestine underworld. New Orleans lures her in her quest for truth, dangling temptation at every turn, and escalating to the ultimate test. With characters as captivating as those in her internationally best-selling novel Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys skillfully creates a rich story of secrets, lies, and the haunting reminder that decisions can shape our destiny. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ruta Sepetys) Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:50:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Out-of-The-Easy-Audiobook/B00BAZCL0G thebookvoice.com 09:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of The Easy Author: Ruta Sepetys Narrator: Lauren Fortgang Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 272 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Its 1950, and as the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets, 17-year-old Josie Moraine is silently stirring a pot of her own. Known among locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more out of life than the Big Easy has to offer. She devises a plan get out, but a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie tangled in an investigation that will challenge her allegiance to her mother, her conscience, and Willie Woodley, the brusque madam on Conti Street. Josie is caught between the dream of an elite college and a clandestine underworld. New Orleans lures her in her quest for truth, dangling temptation at every turn, and escalating to the ultimate test. With characters as captivating as those in her internationally best-selling novel Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys skillfully creates a rich story of secrets, lies, and the haunting reminder that decisions can shape our destiny. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of The Easy Author: Ruta Sepetys Narrator: Lauren Fortgang Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 272 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Its 1950, and as the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets, 17-year-old Josie Moraine is silently stirring a pot of her own. Known among locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more out of life than the Big Easy has to offer. She devises a plan get out, but a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie tangled in an investigation that will challenge her allegiance to her mother, her conscience, and Willie Woodley, the brusque madam on Conti Street. Josie is caught between the dream of an elite college and a clandestine underworld. New Orleans lures her in her quest for truth, dangling temptation at every turn, and escalating to the ultimate test. With characters as captivating as those in her internationally best-selling novel Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys skillfully creates a rich story of secrets, lies, and the haunting reminder that decisions can shape our destiny. Members Reviews: Easy to Love Josie Moraine, the 17 year old daughter of a harlett, cleans a brothel while living above her employer's bookshop. She dares to dream of a better life, attending Smith College and leaving behind New Orleans' seedy underworld. Caught in the middle of a mysterious murder investigation, Jo's allegiance to her trollep mother, friends, and Willie (the madam who has been more of a mother-figure) is called into question. She must make difficult decisions, putting her in precarious situations in hopes of escaping with her innocence and livliehood. This YA novel is a wonderful ride through resourceful and bright, Josie, Jo, Josephine's tale. Interesting, entertaining, and just dangerous enough to appeal to adults and no curse words or explicit sex to recommend to my daughter. Wonderful, straight forward writing style. Will definitely check out her first book, Between Shades of Gray. Rise Above Without Losing Yourself The 1950s are usually relegated to stories of the Cold War or the Happy Days. RUTA gives us something much richer to sink our teeth into. She melded the perfect blend of history, culture, mystery and thriller to transport me to another time. We get to know and love a very eclectic cast of secondary characters through the eyes of Josie Moraine. She is strong, moral, motivated and scrappy. She isnt afraid to wield a pistol in her attempt to rise of her mother, her past and her surroundings. She was raised a whores daughter. She is so tired of how people look at her, prejudging her. She dreams of heading north, starting over and getting an education. Though she has aspirations to escape New Orleans, you never feel that she really regrets her life, the things she has learned and those around her that love her. Yep, Josie has a special quality about her. Not that life was ever easy for Josie, but her dreams will come at great cost. You are immersed into a world of secrets, lies and murder. Not all will be answered. Not everyone will make it. But it ends rich, messy and perfect. LAUREN FORTGANG did a most excellent job. All her voices slid me into the past like butter. Her Southern Drawl fleshed out Rutas world bringing New Orleans to life. Josie was bright and thinking. Willie is all madam, control and red velvet. The various men ranged from Brando-eque to all business like. Some were protecting and thoughtful, some brought the swoons and a few made your skin crawl. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Dodger-Audiobook/B00995NOX2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dodger Author: Terry Pratchett Narrator: Stephen Briggs Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1256 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Nominee, Best Teens Category, 2013 A storm. Rain-lashed city streets. A flash of lightning. A scruffy lad sees a girl leap desperately from a horse-drawn carriage in a vain attempt to escape her captors. Can the lad stand by and let her be caught again? Of course not, because he's...Dodger. Seventeen-year-old Dodger may be a street urchin, but he gleans a living from London's sewers, and he knows a jewel when he sees one. He's not about to let anything happen to the unknown girl - not even if her fate impacts some of the most powerful people in England. From Dodger's encounter with the mad barber Sweeney Todd to his meetings with the great writer Charles Dickens and the calculating politician Benjamin Disraeli, history and fantasy intertwine in a breathtaking account of adventure and mystery. Beloved and best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett combines high comedy with deep wisdom in this tale of an unexpected coming-of-age and one remarkable boy's rise in a complex and fascinating world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terry Pratchett) Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:29:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Dodger-Audiobook/B00995NOX2 thebookvoice.com 10:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dodger Author: Terry Pratchett Narrator: Stephen Briggs Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1256 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Nominee, Best Teens Category, 2013 A storm. Rain-lashed city streets. A flash of lightning. A scruffy lad sees a girl leap desperately from a horse-drawn carriage in a vain attempt to escape her captors. Can the lad stand by and let her be caught again? Of course not, because he's...Dodger. Seventeen-year-old Dodger may be a street urchin, but he gleans a living from London's sewers, and he knows a jewel when he sees one. He's not about to let anything happen to the unknown girl - not even if her fate impacts some of the most powerful people in England. From Dodger's encounter with the mad barber Sweeney Todd to his meetings with the great writer Charles Dickens and the calculating politician Benjamin Disraeli, history and fantasy intertwine in a breathtaking account of adventure and mystery. Beloved and best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett combines high comedy with deep wisdom in this tale of an unexpected coming-of-age and one remarkable boy's rise in a complex and fascinating world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dodger Author: Terry Pratchett Narrator: Stephen Briggs Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1256 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Nominee, Best Teens Category, 2013 A storm. Rain-lashed city streets. A flash of lightning. A scruffy lad sees a girl leap desperately from a horse-drawn carriage in a vain attempt to escape her captors. Can the lad stand by and let her be caught again? Of course not, because he's...Dodger. Seventeen-year-old Dodger may be a street urchin, but he gleans a living from London's sewers, and he knows a jewel when he sees one. He's not about to let anything happen to the unknown girl - not even if her fate impacts some of the most powerful people in England. From Dodger's encounter with the mad barber Sweeney Todd to his meetings with the great writer Charles Dickens and the calculating politician Benjamin Disraeli, history and fantasy intertwine in a breathtaking account of adventure and mystery. Beloved and best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett combines high comedy with deep wisdom in this tale of an unexpected coming-of-age and one remarkable boy's rise in a complex and fascinating world. Members Reviews: Finally Revealed: Where Dickens Got His Ideas! Some author / narrator combinations were clearly made in heaven. As soon as you hear actor performing author's creation, you know that those two talents were meant to come together, rendering something magical and beautiful. That happened with Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Rosenblat. Now it has happened again with Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs. You can almost hear something finely-crafted and well-oiled clicking into place, like the Universe doing something right. I enjoyed "Dodger" so much that I turned right around and listened to it again, immediately ... and enjoyed it even more. You will appreciate "Dodger" especially if you have previously read some of Charles Dickens' novels, like "Oliver Twist," in particular. Here (in Pratchett's world, of course), we learn that Dickens not only derived his character, The Artful Dodger, from this eponymous protagonist, but that he derived almost of his ideas from Dodger, by following him around, taking notes! Dodger is a "tosher" in Victorian London: He makes his living by scavenging coins and jewelry that the "nobs" have carelessly let fall through the sewer grates. Well, he also does a bit of scavenging above ground, too. We quickly learn to love and root for Dodger, whose smarts have kept alive in a cruel world, without subverting his good heart. Perhaps even more, we come to love Dodger's landlord and mentor, Solomon Cohen, who has done some hair-raising surviving of his own. The magnificent Stephen Briggs switches effortlessly from Cohen's Yiddish accent, to Dodger's cockney, to Simplicity's girlish timbre, to the Outlander's "not Chinese, but not German" accent, to Serendipity's carefully-cultivated Somerset accent, not to mention all the other characters' -- male and female -- unique voices. Oh, and did I mention the humor? "Dodger" is ! (Well, of course. I mean, after all, Terry Pratchett wrote it, right?) I can't imagine anybody not liking "Dodger," so just buy it. Not Discworld but recognizably Pratchett It isn't a Discworld novel and it doesn't have much of that trademark Pratchett humor that we love so much, but the characters and the story are still definitely Pratchett. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Follow-the-River-Audiobook/B004FOK4G2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Follow the River Author: James Alexander Thom Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 811 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Mary Ingles was 23, happily married, and pregnant with her third child when Shawnee Indians invaded her peaceful Virginia settlement in 1755 and kidnapped her, leaving behind a bloody massacre. For months they held her captive. But nothing could imprison her spirit. With the rushing Ohio River as her guide, Mary Ingles walked one thousand miles through an untamed wilderness no white woman had ever seen. Her story lives on - extraordinary testimony to the indomitable strength of one pioneer woman who risked her life to return to her own people. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Alexander Thom) Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:16:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Follow-the-River-Audiobook/B004FOK4G2 thebookvoice.com 16:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Follow the River Author: James Alexander Thom Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 811 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Mary Ingles was 23, happily married, and pregnant with her third child when Shawnee Indians invaded her peaceful Virginia settlement in 1755 and kidnapped her, leaving behind a bloody massacre. For months they held her captive. But nothing could imprison her spirit. With the rushing Ohio River as her guide, Mary Ingles walked one thousand miles through an untamed wilderness no white woman had ever seen. Her story lives on - extraordinary testimony to the indomitable strength of one pioneer woman who risked her life to return to her own people. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Follow the River Author: James Alexander Thom Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 811 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Mary Ingles was 23, happily married, and pregnant with her third child when Shawnee Indians invaded her peaceful Virginia settlement in 1755 and kidnapped her, leaving behind a bloody massacre. For months they held her captive. But nothing could imprison her spirit. With the rushing Ohio River as her guide, Mary Ingles walked one thousand miles through an untamed wilderness no white woman had ever seen. Her story lives on - extraordinary testimony to the indomitable strength of one pioneer woman who risked her life to return to her own people. Members Reviews: Amazing tale of survival I read the written version of this book about 15 years ago and it was one that stayed with me. Some books are read and forgotten, this is one I guarantee you will not soon forget. I was so happy when I found the audio version (unabridged thank goodness), because every step of Mary Ingles journey is detailed. Not necessarily for the faint of heart or one who insists on being politically correct. It shows the savagery of the indians but also gives some insight as to why. If you are a history buff you will definately enjoy this book. David Drummond was very good as the narrator. As you can see I have given it five stars....I will definately listen to it again. This is a great book written by a marvelous author James Alexander Thom is an amazing writer. I have read everything he has written. This book is one of his best. It is a story about a woman who is abducted from her homestead by Indians. The main character, Mary Ingles, experiences unbelievable physical and mental hardships but manages to survive because she kept her head and out thought her captors. The thing that makes this books so remarkable is that it is a true story. I won't say more and give away the plot. Just get this book, you won't regret it! Then look for Thom's "Long Knife" which is just as good or even better. Lots of suffering but a very good book STORY (true historical) - This is the story of Mary Ingles, a truly incredible woman. It begins with a brutal Indian raid on her pioneer settlement in Virginia where people are massacred and scalped. Pregnant Mary and her two sons are kidnapped and transported to an Indian village where they are held captive for several months, but Mary eventually manages to escape. Leaving her children behind, she begins a grueling 43-day trek 1,000 miles across the wilderness, with only the clothes on her back, a blanket, a knife, a tomahawk and a crazy old Dutch woman. The terrain is often mountainous and difficult, food is scarce and winter is approaching, but Mary is driven by a strong will to survive and to see her husband, Will, again. Her strength and courage is amazing and so is her story. At the end of the book is a note from the author where he explains how he compiled his information to write this book, as well as some additional information. (And just FYI, this book is about Mary INGLES, not Mary INGALLS of Little House on the Prairie fame.) PERFORMANCE - I can't quite understand why Audible chose a male to narrate the story of Mary Ingles. He tries his best to perform a female voice when she is supposed to be speaking but is not really able to inject proper emotion into that high voice. Sometimes the result is that she sounds too "perky" in what is otherwise a dire situation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Rebel-Angels-Audiobook/B002V8MHHS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rebel Angels Author: Libba Bray Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-05 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The lure is strong, and before long, Gemma, Felicity, and Ann are turning flowers into butterflies in the enchanted world of the realms that Gemma alone can bring them to. To the girls' great joy, their beloved Pippa is there as well, eager to complete their circle of friendship. But all is not well in the realms, or out. The mysterious Kartik has reappeared, telling Gemma she must find the Temple and bind the magic, else great disaster will befall her. Gemma's willing to do his intrusive bidding, despite the dangers it brings, for it means she will meet up with her mother's greatest friend, and now her foe, Circe. Until Circe is destroyed, Gemma cannot live out her destiny. But finding Circe proves a most perilous task. Critic Reviews: "Readers will sink into her compelling, well-paced story." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Libba Bray) Mon, 07 Nov 2005 23:31:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Rebel-Angels-Audiobook/B002V8MHHS thebookvoice.com 14:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rebel Angels Author: Libba Bray Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-05 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The lure is strong, and before long, Gemma, Felicity, and Ann are turning flowers into butterflies in the enchanted world of the realms that Gemma alone can bring them to. To the girls' great joy, their beloved Pippa is there as well, eager to complete their circle of friendship. But all is not well in the realms, or out. The mysterious Kartik has reappeared, telling Gemma she must find the Temple and bind the magic, else great disaster will befall her. Gemma's willing to do his intrusive bidding, despite the dangers it brings, for it means she will meet up with her mother's greatest friend, and now her foe, Circe. Until Circe is destroyed, Gemma cannot live out her destiny. But finding Circe proves a most perilous task. Critic Reviews: "Readers will sink into her compelling, well-paced story." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rebel Angels Author: Libba Bray Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-05 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The lure is strong, and before long, Gemma, Felicity, and Ann are turning flowers into butterflies in the enchanted world of the realms that Gemma alone can bring them to. To the girls' great joy, their beloved Pippa is there as well, eager to complete their circle of friendship. But all is not well in the realms, or out. The mysterious Kartik has reappeared, telling Gemma she must find the Temple and bind the magic, else great disaster will befall her. Gemma's willing to do his intrusive bidding, despite the dangers it brings, for it means she will meet up with her mother's greatest friend, and now her foe, Circe. Until Circe is destroyed, Gemma cannot live out her destiny. But finding Circe proves a most perilous task. Critic Reviews: "Readers will sink into her compelling, well-paced story." (Booklist) Members Reviews: wonderful Rebel Angels is better than A Great and Terrible Beauty, the first book in the series. It helps the characters grow as individuals and explores more of the societal conditions that remain as true today as they were then. The burgening romance is sweet, and Jemma's feelings are both identifyable and exciting. The plot is a good mixture of the pranks, pettiness, and dramas of teenage girls with the dangerous and unearthly world of the realms. Overall, a book a girl can lose herself in. Sound error Around 43:35 the sound interrupts to the narrator making a verbal revision to how she wants to read a character's line. Not a big deal, but would love for this to be edited out!! :) Loved it The only thing is there was one missed revision in the performance but overall i enjoyed this series very much. Rebel Angels: Curiouser and Curiouser Is there anything you would change about this book? I would have the main character reflect, at least ONCE, on the wisdom of bringing her selfish friends into a magical kingdom where they (of course) behave selfishly and never, ever abide by the promises they make. This pattern repeats so many times and Gemma never questions it. To avoid spoilers, I'll describe it this way: you have the only key to this magical wonderful place. You have a REALLY IMPORTANT TASK to accomplish. Your friends beg you to take them to the place. You agree, as long as they help you to accomplish your task. When you get there, they hinder you and treat you horribly if you even mention your task. Would you take them back next time? Are these really your friends? Other than this repeated pattern of silliness, which - okay, I admit - is pretty realistic considering the main characters are all teen girls - this book is great. Just great. I'm WAY past my teenaged years and I still loved it. Would you recommend Rebel Angels to your friends? Why or why not? Yes, absolutely. It was fun and insightful and compelling. Have you listened to any of Josephine Baileys other performances before? How does this one compare? She did a great job with all the characters. She has the marvelous gift of making you feel like the whole story is unfurling in your mind - she gets the voices and accents exactly right, and she's brilliant, but because of that you forget that these characters aren't acting the whole thing out somehow in your iPod. Do you think Rebel Angels needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? YEAH, obviously. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Mark-of-the-Golden-Dragon-Audiobook/B0069VEQSQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mark of the Golden Dragon Author: L. A. Meyer Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 622 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The irrepressible Jacky Faber, condemned for life to the English penal colony in Australia for crimes against the Crown, has once again wriggled out of the grasp of British authorities. Back on her flagship, the Lorelei Lee, she eagerly heads back to England in the company of friends and her beloved Jaimy Fletcher.But when the voyage is waylaid by pirates, storms, and her own impetuous nature, Jacky is cast into a world of danger that extends from the South China Sea to the equally treacherous waters of London politics. With the help of her friends, Jacky meets her enemies head on in this tale of love, courage, and redemption. LA Meyer received a master of fine arts from Boston University, and is currently the curator and exhibitor at the Clair de Loon Gallery in Bar Harbor, Maine. He lives in Corea, Maine. Katy Kellgren has recorded over 100 audiobooks including the Bloody Jack series which he won multiple Audie Awards and Odyssey Honor Awards. She has appeared on stage in London, New York, and Frankfurt. She is a graduate of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. A. Meyer) Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:45:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Mark-of-the-Golden-Dragon-Audiobook/B0069VEQSQ thebookvoice.com 10:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mark of the Golden Dragon Author: L. A. Meyer Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 622 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The irrepressible Jacky Faber, condemned for life to the English penal colony in Australia for crimes against the Crown, has once again wriggled out of the grasp of British authorities. Back on her flagship, the Lorelei Lee, she eagerly heads back to England in the company of friends and her beloved Jaimy Fletcher.But when the voyage is waylaid by pirates, storms, and her own impetuous nature, Jacky is cast into a world of danger that extends from the South China Sea to the equally treacherous waters of London politics. With the help of her friends, Jacky meets her enemies head on in this tale of love, courage, and redemption. LA Meyer received a master of fine arts from Boston University, and is currently the curator and exhibitor at the Clair de Loon Gallery in Bar Harbor, Maine. He lives in Corea, Maine. Katy Kellgren has recorded over 100 audiobooks including the Bloody Jack series which he won multiple Audie Awards and Odyssey Honor Awards. She has appeared on stage in London, New York, and Frankfurt. She is a graduate of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mark of the Golden Dragon Author: L. A. Meyer Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 622 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The irrepressible Jacky Faber, condemned for life to the English penal colony in Australia for crimes against the Crown, has once again wriggled out of the grasp of British authorities. Back on her flagship, the Lorelei Lee, she eagerly heads back to England in the company of friends and her beloved Jaimy Fletcher.But when the voyage is waylaid by pirates, storms, and her own impetuous nature, Jacky is cast into a world of danger that extends from the South China Sea to the equally treacherous waters of London politics. With the help of her friends, Jacky meets her enemies head on in this tale of love, courage, and redemption. LA Meyer received a master of fine arts from Boston University, and is currently the curator and exhibitor at the Clair de Loon Gallery in Bar Harbor, Maine. He lives in Corea, Maine. Katy Kellgren has recorded over 100 audiobooks including the Bloody Jack series which he won multiple Audie Awards and Odyssey Honor Awards. She has appeared on stage in London, New York, and Frankfurt. She is a graduate of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Members Reviews: A Transitional Tale for Faber & Co. First, let me say that I am a massive, massive fan of this series, and as long as Mr. Meyer keeps writing them, and Ms. Kellgren keeps performing them, I will keep listening. That being said, this one could have been better. I finished listening to this last night, and find myself feeling a bit unsatisfied, and a bit disappointed in our heroine. Those who enjoyed the increased involvement and "piratization" of Mr. James Emerson Fletcher in Wake of the Lorelei Lee will be disappointed here. Jaimy hardly appears at all, due to certain circumstances which I won't elaborate on. Despite these circumstances, I don't understand why we could not still have gotten some narration from his point of view. Also absent in this volume is Joseph Jared, who reappeared in rather dramatic fashion at the end of WotLL, so the Jacky/Jaimy/Jared love triangle conflict that fans may have expected never really materializes. Instead, another of Jacky's former paramours takes center stage in this book, and the bulk of the plot involves much gallivanting around London. I agree with Davey and Tink (those stallwart members of the Dread Brotherhood of the Dolphin) that Jacky should have been more focused on the Jaimy situation. Oh, how I longed to see Jacky and Jaimy having adventures together for once. Complaints aside, this is still an enjoyable audiobook. Katy Kellgren continues to dazzle, and there is now a pretty nice setup for the next book, "Over the Hills and Far Away." I will choose to think of this as the transitional book needed to wrap up the "Transported for Life" storyline so that Jacky can get back to action in the next book. Just don't go into this expecting an epic adventure on the scale of Lorelei Lee, Bonny Light Horseman or Jolly Roger. Time to End... Like others, I have been a fan since the beginning; but enough is enough. It's time for this series to go away. Every successive book in this series becomes more and more like a bad romance novel. Repetitive and irritating. Even Ms. Kellgren, who's performances on these books has been second-to-none appears to have become bored with the material. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Family-Romanov-Murder-Rebellion-and-the-Fall-of-Imperial-Russia-Audiobook/B00KO0BV5Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia Author: Candace Fleming Narrator: Kimberly Farr, Various Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 569 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Amelia Lost and The Lincolns comes more nonfiction at its very best - and a perfect resource for meeting Common Core standards. Here is the riveting story of the Russian Revolution as it unfolded. When Russias last tsar, Nicholas II, inherited the throne in 1894, he was unprepared to do so. With their four daughters (including Anastasia) and only son, a hemophiliac, Nicholas and his reclusive wife, Alexandra, buried their heads in the sand, living a life of opulence as World War I raged outside their door and political unrest grew. Deftly maneuvering between the lives of the Romanovs and the plight of Russias peasants - and their eventual uprising - Fleming offers up a fascinating portrait, complete with compelling primary-source material that brings it all to life. History doesnt get more interesting than the story of the Romanovs. Critic Reviews: Kirkus starred review, May 15, 2014: A remarkable human story, told with clarity and confidence. Publishers Weekly starred review, April 28, 2014: A wonderful introduction to this era in Russian history and a great read for those already familiar with it. From the Hardcover edition. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Candace Fleming) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:11:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Family-Romanov-Murder-Rebellion-and-the-Fall-of-Imperial-Russia-Audiobook/B00KO0BV5Y thebookvoice.com 09:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia Author: Candace Fleming Narrator: Kimberly Farr, Various Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 569 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Amelia Lost and The Lincolns comes more nonfiction at its very best - and a perfect resource for meeting Common Core standards. Here is the riveting story of the Russian Revolution as it unfolded. When Russias last tsar, Nicholas II, inherited the throne in 1894, he was unprepared to do so. With their four daughters (including Anastasia) and only son, a hemophiliac, Nicholas and his reclusive wife, Alexandra, buried their heads in the sand, living a life of opulence as World War I raged outside their door and political unrest grew. Deftly maneuvering between the lives of the Romanovs and the plight of Russias peasants - and their eventual uprising - Fleming offers up a fascinating portrait, complete with compelling primary-source material that brings it all to life. History doesnt get more interesting than the story of the Romanovs. Critic Reviews: Kirkus starred review, May 15, 2014: A remarkable human story, told with clarity and confidence. Publishers Weekly starred review, April 28, 2014: A wonderful introduction to this era in Russian history and a great read for those already familiar with it. From the Hardcover edition. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia Author: Candace Fleming Narrator: Kimberly Farr, Various Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 569 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of Amelia Lost and The Lincolns comes more nonfiction at its very best - and a perfect resource for meeting Common Core standards. Here is the riveting story of the Russian Revolution as it unfolded. When Russias last tsar, Nicholas II, inherited the throne in 1894, he was unprepared to do so. With their four daughters (including Anastasia) and only son, a hemophiliac, Nicholas and his reclusive wife, Alexandra, buried their heads in the sand, living a life of opulence as World War I raged outside their door and political unrest grew. Deftly maneuvering between the lives of the Romanovs and the plight of Russias peasants - and their eventual uprising - Fleming offers up a fascinating portrait, complete with compelling primary-source material that brings it all to life. History doesnt get more interesting than the story of the Romanovs. Critic Reviews: Kirkus starred review, May 15, 2014: A remarkable human story, told with clarity and confidence. Publishers Weekly starred review, April 28, 2014: A wonderful introduction to this era in Russian history and a great read for those already familiar with it. From the Hardcover edition. Members Reviews: Astonishing this book had me on edge, from me only knowing the cartoon movie about Anastacia and not really knowing the Romanov family history, this book really informed me of the Russian history... I was amazed at the detail of events that happened to this family and how destroyed and destructive Russia was until the fall of the royal family.. I would definitely recommend listening to this book.. even hearing what was written from the diaries of the royal family and other who interacted with them was interesting and touching.. I thrilling history lesson. Sometimes The true history is more interesting than fiction. I enjoyed the suspense as well as the learning. The narrator was mostly average. Enjoyed the history, detail and her performance. Would you listen to The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia again? Why? Yes, I always revisit a good book, movie, play and now audio performance. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia? The description of peasant life was riveting, also, the details of Rasputin's life, influence on the Romanov family, his murder and the final moments of the family's execution. Have you listened to any of Kimberly Farr and Various s other performances before? How does this one compare? n/a Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? no Great listening Detail story of Romanov Dynasty describing historical facts of not only daily life of imperial family but many important historical invents at that period of time. Easy to adopt to own knowledge and enjoyable performance of the narrators. Recommending with confidence. THE LAST ROYAL FAMILY Candace Fleming offers an intimate look at the life and death of the last royal family of the Czarist empire. The intimacy of the profile is reinforced by personal letters, contemporary literature, and historical accounts of the 1917 Russian revolution. Fleming reaches back to the beginning of Czar Nicholass reign 23 years earlier and ends with the families slaughter in the basement of a house in Yekaterinburg, Russia. East of Moscow and southeast of St. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Now-I-Rise-Audiobook/B06XNSSBPQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Now I Rise Author: Kiersten White Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The highly anticipated, mind-blowing sequel to Kiersten White's New York Times best-seller, And I Darken - the series that reads like HBO's Game of Thrones...if it were set in the Ottoman Empire. Fans of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen and Sabaa Tahir's A Torch Against the Night won't want to miss this riveting and gorgeously written novel - the second in the trilogy. Lada Dracul has no allies. No throne. All she has is what she's always had: herself. After failing to secure the Wallachian throne, Lada is out to punish anyone who dares to cross her blood-strewn path. Filled with a white-hot rage, she storms the countryside with her men, accompanied by her childhood friend Bogdan, terrorizing the land. But brute force isn't getting Lada what she wants. And thinking of Mehmed brings little comfort to her thorny heart. There's no time to wonder whether he still thinks about her, even loves her. She left him before he could leave her. What Lada needs is her younger brother Radu's subtlety and skill. But Mehmed has sent him to Constantinople - and it's no diplomatic mission. Mehmed wants control of the city, and Radu has earned an unwanted place as a double-crossing spy behind enemy lines. Radu longs for his sister's fierce confidence - but for the first time in his life, he rejects her unexpected plea for help. Torn between loyalties to faith, to the Ottomans, and to Mehmed, he knows he owes Lada nothing. If she dies, he could never forgive himself - but if he fails in Constantinople, will Mehmed ever forgive him? As nations fall around them, the Dracul siblings must decide: What will they sacrifice to fulfill their destinies? Empires will topple, thrones will be won...and souls will be lost. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kiersten White) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 18:00:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Now-I-Rise-Audiobook/B06XNSSBPQ thebookvoice.com 13:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Now I Rise Author: Kiersten White Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The highly anticipated, mind-blowing sequel to Kiersten White's New York Times best-seller, And I Darken - the series that reads like HBO's Game of Thrones...if it were set in the Ottoman Empire. Fans of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen and Sabaa Tahir's A Torch Against the Night won't want to miss this riveting and gorgeously written novel - the second in the trilogy. Lada Dracul has no allies. No throne. All she has is what she's always had: herself. After failing to secure the Wallachian throne, Lada is out to punish anyone who dares to cross her blood-strewn path. Filled with a white-hot rage, she storms the countryside with her men, accompanied by her childhood friend Bogdan, terrorizing the land. But brute force isn't getting Lada what she wants. And thinking of Mehmed brings little comfort to her thorny heart. There's no time to wonder whether he still thinks about her, even loves her. She left him before he could leave her. What Lada needs is her younger brother Radu's subtlety and skill. But Mehmed has sent him to Constantinople - and it's no diplomatic mission. Mehmed wants control of the city, and Radu has earned an unwanted place as a double-crossing spy behind enemy lines. Radu longs for his sister's fierce confidence - but for the first time in his life, he rejects her unexpected plea for help. Torn between loyalties to faith, to the Ottomans, and to Mehmed, he knows he owes Lada nothing. If she dies, he could never forgive himself - but if he fails in Constantinople, will Mehmed ever forgive him? As nations fall around them, the Dracul siblings must decide: What will they sacrifice to fulfill their destinies? Empires will topple, thrones will be won...and souls will be lost. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Now I Rise Author: Kiersten White Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The highly anticipated, mind-blowing sequel to Kiersten White's New York Times best-seller, And I Darken - the series that reads like HBO's Game of Thrones...if it were set in the Ottoman Empire. Fans of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen and Sabaa Tahir's A Torch Against the Night won't want to miss this riveting and gorgeously written novel - the second in the trilogy. Lada Dracul has no allies. No throne. All she has is what she's always had: herself. After failing to secure the Wallachian throne, Lada is out to punish anyone who dares to cross her blood-strewn path. Filled with a white-hot rage, she storms the countryside with her men, accompanied by her childhood friend Bogdan, terrorizing the land. But brute force isn't getting Lada what she wants. And thinking of Mehmed brings little comfort to her thorny heart. There's no time to wonder whether he still thinks about her, even loves her. She left him before he could leave her. What Lada needs is her younger brother Radu's subtlety and skill. But Mehmed has sent him to Constantinople - and it's no diplomatic mission. Mehmed wants control of the city, and Radu has earned an unwanted place as a double-crossing spy behind enemy lines. Radu longs for his sister's fierce confidence - but for the first time in his life, he rejects her unexpected plea for help. Torn between loyalties to faith, to the Ottomans, and to Mehmed, he knows he owes Lada nothing. If she dies, he could never forgive himself - but if he fails in Constantinople, will Mehmed ever forgive him? As nations fall around them, the Dracul siblings must decide: What will they sacrifice to fulfill their destinies? Empires will topple, thrones will be won...and souls will be lost. Members Reviews: once again I am in awe of the story I love this story... the last book the was a lot of growth between the characters, however in this story there is really more of a stagnation in Mehmed and Lada. Radu is the one who grows the most after Constantinople. Mehmed and Lada are the cruel ones who use any means to get what they want. one through manipulation and the other through death. The performance was super. Thank you to the narrator for being so consistent and interesting. One Best YA Series I ever read White bought it again with Now I Rise. 2017 is not over yet but this was one of the best book I read this year. Lada and Radu really grew in this book. Both faced a lot of challenges and a few realizations about their situations. I also like the fact that White provided some definitions and some explications at end of the book to provide some historical context. Although, this is a work of historical fiction the author does a great job with keeping the facts straight. Also the ending was so freaking good. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Dark-Days-Pact-Audiobook/B01N5IFKH7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Days Pact Subtitle: The Lady Helen Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Alison Goodman Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sequel to New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman's acclaimed The Dark Days Club - a smashing combination of Buffy and Jane Austen! Summer, 1812. After the scandalous events at her presentation ball in London, Lady Helen has taken refuge at the fashionable seaside resort of Brighton, banished from her family and training as a Reclaimer with the covert Dark Days Club. She must learn to fight the dangerous energy-wielding Deceivers and prepare to face their master, the elusive Grand Deceiver. As she struggles to put aside her genteel upbringing, Helen realizes that her mentor, Lord Carlston, is fighting his own inner battle. Has the foul Deceiver energy poisoned his soul, or is something else driving him towards violent bouts of madness? Either way, Helen is desperate to help the man with whom she shares a deep but forbidden connection. When Mr. Pike, the hard bureaucratic heart of the Dark Days Club, arrives in Brighton, he has a secret mission for Helen: find the journal left by a mad rogue Reclaimer, before it falls into the hands of the Deceivers. Coerced by Pike, Helen has no choice but to do as ordered, knowing that the search for the journal may bring about Lord Carlston's annihilation. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alison Goodman) Tue, 31 Jan 2017 07:48:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Dark-Days-Pact-Audiobook/B01N5IFKH7 thebookvoice.com 15:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Days Pact Subtitle: The Lady Helen Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Alison Goodman Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sequel to New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman's acclaimed The Dark Days Club - a smashing combination of Buffy and Jane Austen! Summer, 1812. After the scandalous events at her presentation ball in London, Lady Helen has taken refuge at the fashionable seaside resort of Brighton, banished from her family and training as a Reclaimer with the covert Dark Days Club. She must learn to fight the dangerous energy-wielding Deceivers and prepare to face their master, the elusive Grand Deceiver. As she struggles to put aside her genteel upbringing, Helen realizes that her mentor, Lord Carlston, is fighting his own inner battle. Has the foul Deceiver energy poisoned his soul, or is something else driving him towards violent bouts of madness? Either way, Helen is desperate to help the man with whom she shares a deep but forbidden connection. When Mr. Pike, the hard bureaucratic heart of the Dark Days Club, arrives in Brighton, he has a secret mission for Helen: find the journal left by a mad rogue Reclaimer, before it falls into the hands of the Deceivers. Coerced by Pike, Helen has no choice but to do as ordered, knowing that the search for the journal may bring about Lord Carlston's annihilation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Days Pact Subtitle: The Lady Helen Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Alison Goodman Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sequel to New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman's acclaimed The Dark Days Club - a smashing combination of Buffy and Jane Austen! Summer, 1812. After the scandalous events at her presentation ball in London, Lady Helen has taken refuge at the fashionable seaside resort of Brighton, banished from her family and training as a Reclaimer with the covert Dark Days Club. She must learn to fight the dangerous energy-wielding Deceivers and prepare to face their master, the elusive Grand Deceiver. As she struggles to put aside her genteel upbringing, Helen realizes that her mentor, Lord Carlston, is fighting his own inner battle. Has the foul Deceiver energy poisoned his soul, or is something else driving him towards violent bouts of madness? Either way, Helen is desperate to help the man with whom she shares a deep but forbidden connection. When Mr. Pike, the hard bureaucratic heart of the Dark Days Club, arrives in Brighton, he has a secret mission for Helen: find the journal left by a mad rogue Reclaimer, before it falls into the hands of the Deceivers. Coerced by Pike, Helen has no choice but to do as ordered, knowing that the search for the journal may bring about Lord Carlston's annihilation. Members Reviews: Terrific middle episode What makes a trilogy really work is the ability to tie up loose ends in each individual volume. Goodman develops a strong story that, while building on the story arc established in the first book, managed to open new ground and further develop already strong characters. Of course there are issues that will wait until the finale to ripen and finish, but this episode is complete in itself. Well performed satisfying episode that has be eager for the next! AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY Awesome The writing and the attention to detail are very impressive. The reader is superb. One of the best series I've read in a long time. I'm anxiously awaiting the next book! Much better! I liked the first book, but it had a really slow beginning. This caught my attention much faster. It was funny, action packed, and heartbreaking! A much better book than the first! All but the annoying characters of the Duke and Lady Margret. Pride and Prejudice Gals fighting Demons The title pretty much sums it up I love it soo much it reminds me of that series Cassandra Clare wrote. I think their called the Infernal Devices but yea its historically correct and the romance is not overly erotic but still romantic, and the characters are very funny and well-developed can't wait for the next book while this book lags a bit I the center, the last 8 chapters are so amazing that I can't wait for more!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Rose-the-Dagger-Audiobook/B01D24WLV6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rose & the Dagger Author: Renée Ahdieh Narrator: Ariana Delawari Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The much anticipated sequel to the breathtaking The Wrath and the Dawn, lauded by Publishers Weekly. I am surrounded on all sides by a desert. A guest in a prison of sand and sun. My family is here. And I do not know whom I can trust. In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband, Khalid, the caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse - one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalid's empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. But she refuses to be a pawn and devises a plan. While her father, Jahandar, continues to play with magical forces he doesn't yet understand, Shahrzad tries to uncover powers that may lie dormant within her. With the help of a tattered old carpet and a tempestuous but sage young man, Shahrzad will attempt to break the curse and reunite with her one true love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Renée Ahdieh) Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:37:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Rose-the-Dagger-Audiobook/B01D24WLV6 thebookvoice.com 11:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rose & the Dagger Author: Renée Ahdieh Narrator: Ariana Delawari Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The much anticipated sequel to the breathtaking The Wrath and the Dawn, lauded by Publishers Weekly. I am surrounded on all sides by a desert. A guest in a prison of sand and sun. My family is here. And I do not know whom I can trust. In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband, Khalid, the caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse - one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalid's empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. But she refuses to be a pawn and devises a plan. While her father, Jahandar, continues to play with magical forces he doesn't yet understand, Shahrzad tries to uncover powers that may lie dormant within her. With the help of a tattered old carpet and a tempestuous but sage young man, Shahrzad will attempt to break the curse and reunite with her one true love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rose & the Dagger Author: Renée Ahdieh Narrator: Ariana Delawari Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The much anticipated sequel to the breathtaking The Wrath and the Dawn, lauded by Publishers Weekly. I am surrounded on all sides by a desert. A guest in a prison of sand and sun. My family is here. And I do not know whom I can trust. In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband, Khalid, the caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse - one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalid's empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. But she refuses to be a pawn and devises a plan. While her father, Jahandar, continues to play with magical forces he doesn't yet understand, Shahrzad tries to uncover powers that may lie dormant within her. With the help of a tattered old carpet and a tempestuous but sage young man, Shahrzad will attempt to break the curse and reunite with her one true love. Members Reviews: I wish I had read this book instead of listened Would you consider the audio edition of The Rose and the Dagger to be better than the print version? No. I had just finished listening to The Raven King and that narrator was so talented at telling the story. Considering that these books are based on the retelling of stories you would think the narrator would be just as strong. It was like going to a Jr High school play where the kids just learned their lines the week before. I was more forgiving while listening to the first book thinking she just had to find her feet but by the end I didn't even want to keep listening Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The story and character development was well done, the story is what kept me listening! Good story - bad narration It was overall a good story with a solid plot which helped me get through listening to the entire two books. Honestly, the narration almost turned me off of wanting to finish it. The narrator actually made the story boring. There was little difference in any of the voices, if at all, and she spoke in the same monotone throughout the entire story. I think with the right narrator, the book could really come to life and make it a completely different experience. Get this if you want the conclusion to the series Personally, I enjoyed the first book better. Because I love the palace and the focus on Khalid and Sharzad's chemistry. This is not to say that we don't get the chemistry on Book 2. We do. But not as much as Book 1 in my opinion. On the other hand, if you loved Book 1, I think it would be a shame not to get The Rose and the Dagger. The author made me care for those two lovebirds in Book 1. And it was a joy to see how their story concluded in Book 2. Just be warned that you might be bored with the first half of this book as it was basically a build up of the second half. On the other hand, the second half (I feel) is so worth it story great, narrator not so much. narrator was so not good it took away from the awesomen story. but worth the read. Well done conclusion! This was a great conclusion to the original story line. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Book-of-the-Night-Audiobook/B01LDRY7MK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Book of the Night Subtitle: The Black Musketeers Author: Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne - translator Narrator: Will Ropp Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In this thrilling adventure by bestselling author Oliver Pötzsch, thirteen-year-old Lukas has been trained as a swordsman by his father, a nobleman who was once a famed Musketeer. When the threat of war and accusations of witchcraft spread across the land, Lukas's life is forever changed. He flees his home and vows to find his missing sister. Surviving as an outcast, Lukas encounters thieves and mercenaries, a strange astrologer, and a master swordsman. He also meets three other fencers - Giovanni, Paulus, and Jerome. Each brings a special talent to their team that leads them to the Black Musketeers, the best fighters in the army. But living with the black-armored Musketeers is nothing like they imagined. In his quest to find his sister, Lukas learns of a legendary book that holds powerful magic. As he fights to keep the Book of the Night out of the hands of his greatest enemy, Lukas discovers the secrets of his own family and what it really means to be a Musketeer. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Oliver Pötzsch) Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:19:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Book-of-the-Night-Audiobook/B01LDRY7MK thebookvoice.com 08:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Book of the Night Subtitle: The Black Musketeers Author: Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne - translator Narrator: Will Ropp Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In this thrilling adventure by bestselling author Oliver Pötzsch, thirteen-year-old Lukas has been trained as a swordsman by his father, a nobleman who was once a famed Musketeer. When the threat of war and accusations of witchcraft spread across the land, Lukas's life is forever changed. He flees his home and vows to find his missing sister. Surviving as an outcast, Lukas encounters thieves and mercenaries, a strange astrologer, and a master swordsman. He also meets three other fencers - Giovanni, Paulus, and Jerome. Each brings a special talent to their team that leads them to the Black Musketeers, the best fighters in the army. But living with the black-armored Musketeers is nothing like they imagined. In his quest to find his sister, Lukas learns of a legendary book that holds powerful magic. As he fights to keep the Book of the Night out of the hands of his greatest enemy, Lukas discovers the secrets of his own family and what it really means to be a Musketeer. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Book of the Night Subtitle: The Black Musketeers Author: Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne - translator Narrator: Will Ropp Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In this thrilling adventure by bestselling author Oliver Pötzsch, thirteen-year-old Lukas has been trained as a swordsman by his father, a nobleman who was once a famed Musketeer. When the threat of war and accusations of witchcraft spread across the land, Lukas's life is forever changed. He flees his home and vows to find his missing sister. Surviving as an outcast, Lukas encounters thieves and mercenaries, a strange astrologer, and a master swordsman. He also meets three other fencers - Giovanni, Paulus, and Jerome. Each brings a special talent to their team that leads them to the Black Musketeers, the best fighters in the army. But living with the black-armored Musketeers is nothing like they imagined. In his quest to find his sister, Lukas learns of a legendary book that holds powerful magic. As he fights to keep the Book of the Night out of the hands of his greatest enemy, Lukas discovers the secrets of his own family and what it really means to be a Musketeer. Members Reviews: The power of books. Story of a 13 year old noble mans son who had to grow up fast when his father was killed by the Swedish invaders. His mother and sister we taken by the soldiers. This began his journey to find his sister in medieval Europe. His life changed when he became acquainted with the Black Musquateers good story as always this other keeps me bound to his stories from the first pages and has done it again on this book. I look forward to Oliver's books at every release What's the point Of narration, you're really not " reading" anything. Rather, the words are being spoon fed to the purchaser, like blended food to a baby. Unimaginative story with unprofessional narrator This is an uninspiring YA historical novel. Unfortunately, it also has an uninspiring YA narrator. The combination makes me recommend against this book. I suppose this narrator was chosen because he sounds young. When I listen to audiobooks, I am continually awed by the talents of narrators. But this one sounded like just an average person. He had the unfortunate sloppy diction common to millennials -- which is grating to any listener who actually appreciates the English language. That kind of contemporary vocal style works OK for conversation, but not for a professional narrator. He pronounced a bunch of words incorrectly. (At least, half way through, he started pronouncing "impudent" correctly -- too bad the manuscript uses that adjective so much.) Even if that happened, shouldn't the director notice it and do a re-take? Also, he would say lines like [whispered] "yes... he screamed." It was almost like he didn't review the book before reading it aloud. I got through to the end, but just barely. The magic in the story is unimaginative, and doesn't invite the listener to suspend disbelief. The "four musketeer" characters are cardboard. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Alex-and-Eliza-Audiobook/B01N1P2JTQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alex and Eliza Subtitle: A Love Story Author: Melissa de la Cruz Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Witches of East End and The Descendants comes the love story of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler. Albany, New York, 1777. As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about, preparing for one of New York society's biggest events: the Schuylers' grand ball. Descended from two of the oldest and most distinguished bloodlines in New York, the Schuylers are proud to be one of their fledgling country's founding families and even prouder still of their three daughters - Angelica, with her razor-sharp wit; Peggy, with her dazzling looks; and Eliza, whose beauty and charm rival those of both her sisters, though she'd rather be aiding the colonists' cause than dressing up for some silly ball. Still, she can barely contain her excitement when she hears of the arrival of one Alexander Hamilton, a mysterious, rakish young colonel and General George Washington's right-hand man. Though Alex has arrived as the bearer of bad news for the Schuylers, he can't believe his luck - as an orphan, and a bastard one at that - to be in such esteemed company. And when Alex and Eliza meet that fateful night, so begins an epic love story that would forever change the course of American history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melissa de la Cruz) Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:08:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Alex-and-Eliza-Audiobook/B01N1P2JTQ thebookvoice.com 09:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alex and Eliza Subtitle: A Love Story Author: Melissa de la Cruz Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Witches of East End and The Descendants comes the love story of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler. Albany, New York, 1777. As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about, preparing for one of New York society's biggest events: the Schuylers' grand ball. Descended from two of the oldest and most distinguished bloodlines in New York, the Schuylers are proud to be one of their fledgling country's founding families and even prouder still of their three daughters - Angelica, with her razor-sharp wit; Peggy, with her dazzling looks; and Eliza, whose beauty and charm rival those of both her sisters, though she'd rather be aiding the colonists' cause than dressing up for some silly ball. Still, she can barely contain her excitement when she hears of the arrival of one Alexander Hamilton, a mysterious, rakish young colonel and General George Washington's right-hand man. Though Alex has arrived as the bearer of bad news for the Schuylers, he can't believe his luck - as an orphan, and a bastard one at that - to be in such esteemed company. And when Alex and Eliza meet that fateful night, so begins an epic love story that would forever change the course of American history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alex and Eliza Subtitle: A Love Story Author: Melissa de la Cruz Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Witches of East End and The Descendants comes the love story of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler. Albany, New York, 1777. As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about, preparing for one of New York society's biggest events: the Schuylers' grand ball. Descended from two of the oldest and most distinguished bloodlines in New York, the Schuylers are proud to be one of their fledgling country's founding families and even prouder still of their three daughters - Angelica, with her razor-sharp wit; Peggy, with her dazzling looks; and Eliza, whose beauty and charm rival those of both her sisters, though she'd rather be aiding the colonists' cause than dressing up for some silly ball. Still, she can barely contain her excitement when she hears of the arrival of one Alexander Hamilton, a mysterious, rakish young colonel and General George Washington's right-hand man. Though Alex has arrived as the bearer of bad news for the Schuylers, he can't believe his luck - as an orphan, and a bastard one at that - to be in such esteemed company. And when Alex and Eliza meet that fateful night, so begins an epic love story that would forever change the course of American history. Members Reviews: It was nice The audiobook was great! It wasn't terrible but it wasn't amazing either. The plotline wasn't great either but the speaker was loud and clear which was good. Good speaker not so good plotline. A Pleasant Surprise As a Spaniard I am not too familiar with the United States of America's less-known historical figures, but the summary reminded me of Jane Austen's books, so I decided to give it a try. I must say that I liked quite a lot Cassandra Campbell's performance and that the story was a lot of fun. I learnt a lot of history and I even decided to read more about the historical characters. To sum up, this was a very pleasant surprise and I would love to read the sequel as well. Alex and Eliza I love this book!! I recommend it to anyone!! I love it!! It's my favorite book!! love a good love story I was entranced from beginning to end! I love the history entwined with a true love story. the characters were rich and intriguing. Kind of boring for me did not cate for yhe narrator, as far as the story itsf, i found myself uninterested most of the time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Harlem-Renaissance-Remembered-Audiobook/B0037M4E00 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Harlem Renaissance Remembered Subtitle: Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and the Sound of the Harlem RenaissanceDuke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and the Sound of the Harlem Renaissance Author: 'Mack' Jay Jordan, Jonathan Gross Narrator: Jonathan Gross, 'Mack' Jay Jordan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-09-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and the Sound of the Harlem Renaissance New York City, uptown, Harlem. In the 1920s it was the most exciting place in the world. Poets, writers, dancers, and musicians all came together and invented a new American culture - a dazzling and revolutionary African American culture of music and poetry and art. Everyone who was anyone wanted to come to Harlem and hear the music of jazz genius Duke Ellington, the rap-like stylings of Langston Hughes, and the classical lyricism of Countee Cullen. It was a true time of rebirth for African Americans who were striving for recognition and respect. It was The Harlem Renaissance - an explosive celebration of African American life and culture like the world had never seen before. It produced some of the 20th century's greatest and most influential artists; artists like Ellington, Hughes, and Cullen, who are remembered and loved today. Filled with energy and the spirit of freedom and creative expression, the Harlem Renaissance changed America forever. Hear it and experience it yourself in The Harlem Renaissance Remembered. biacuaduc@gmail.com ('Mack' Jay Jordan) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:45:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Harlem-Renaissance-Remembered-Audiobook/B0037M4E00 thebookvoice.com 01:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Harlem Renaissance Remembered Subtitle: Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and the Sound of the Harlem RenaissanceDuke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and the Sound of the Harlem Renaissance Author: 'Mack' Jay Jordan, Jonathan Gross Narrator: Jonathan Gross, 'Mack' Jay Jordan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-09-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and the Sound of the Harlem Renaissance New York City, uptown, Harlem. In the 1920s it was the most exciting place in the world. Poets, writers, dancers, and musicians all came together and invented a new American culture - a dazzling and revolutionary African American culture of music and poetry and art. Everyone who was anyone wanted to come to Harlem and hear the music of jazz genius Duke Ellington, the rap-like stylings of Langston Hughes, and the classical lyricism of Countee Cullen. It was a true time of rebirth for African Americans who were striving for recognition and respect. It was The Harlem Renaissance - an explosive celebration of African American life and culture like the world had never seen before. It produced some of the 20th century's greatest and most influential artists; artists like Ellington, Hughes, and Cullen, who are remembered and loved today. Filled with energy and the spirit of freedom and creative expression, the Harlem Renaissance changed America forever. Hear it and experience it yourself in The Harlem Renaissance Remembered. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Harlem Renaissance Remembered Subtitle: Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and the Sound of the Harlem RenaissanceDuke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and the Sound of the Harlem Renaissance Author: 'Mack' Jay Jordan, Jonathan Gross Narrator: Jonathan Gross, 'Mack' Jay Jordan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-09-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and the Sound of the Harlem Renaissance New York City, uptown, Harlem. In the 1920s it was the most exciting place in the world. Poets, writers, dancers, and musicians all came together and invented a new American culture - a dazzling and revolutionary African American culture of music and poetry and art. Everyone who was anyone wanted to come to Harlem and hear the music of jazz genius Duke Ellington, the rap-like stylings of Langston Hughes, and the classical lyricism of Countee Cullen. It was a true time of rebirth for African Americans who were striving for recognition and respect. It was The Harlem Renaissance - an explosive celebration of African American life and culture like the world had never seen before. It produced some of the 20th century's greatest and most influential artists; artists like Ellington, Hughes, and Cullen, who are remembered and loved today. Filled with energy and the spirit of freedom and creative expression, the Harlem Renaissance changed America forever. Hear it and experience it yourself in The Harlem Renaissance Remembered. Members Reviews: A collection of poetry, music and literature. Enjoyable, but not in a contiguous novel style as I preferred to listen or read. A beautiful tribute to the greats! I enjoyed the blend of the poetry and music. Essays were incorporated as well. As someone obsessed with 1920s Harlem, I can say this recording took me back in time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Sophias-War-Audiobook/B009ET4J5U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sophia's War Subtitle: A Tale of the Revolution Author: Avi Narrator: Angela Goethals Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed children's author Avi's many accolades include a Newbery Medal and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. Inspired by true stories from the American Revolution, Sophia's War begins in 1776, when British troops arrive on the doorstep of 12-year-old Sophia Calderwood's home in New York. After the disappearance and possible capture of her brother - and the execution of Nathan Hale - Sophia has vowed to do all she can to help the cause for independence. But the war will test her in ways she never imagined. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Avi) Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:21:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Sophias-War-Audiobook/B009ET4J5U thebookvoice.com 07:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sophia's War Subtitle: A Tale of the Revolution Author: Avi Narrator: Angela Goethals Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed children's author Avi's many accolades include a Newbery Medal and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. Inspired by true stories from the American Revolution, Sophia's War begins in 1776, when British troops arrive on the doorstep of 12-year-old Sophia Calderwood's home in New York. After the disappearance and possible capture of her brother - and the execution of Nathan Hale - Sophia has vowed to do all she can to help the cause for independence. But the war will test her in ways she never imagined. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sophia's War Subtitle: A Tale of the Revolution Author: Avi Narrator: Angela Goethals Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed children's author Avi's many accolades include a Newbery Medal and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. Inspired by true stories from the American Revolution, Sophia's War begins in 1776, when British troops arrive on the doorstep of 12-year-old Sophia Calderwood's home in New York. After the disappearance and possible capture of her brother - and the execution of Nathan Hale - Sophia has vowed to do all she can to help the cause for independence. But the war will test her in ways she never imagined. Members Reviews: Perfect for middle school I had my middle school classes read this book during our revolution unit and they loved it. It's 95% true so they loved picking out the true story an doing more research. Way better than traditional history learning! Loved It I started this book for a school assignment, next thing I know I'm reading all the way to the end. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Tomb-of-the-Khan-Audiobook/B01NBKCK95 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tomb of the Khan Subtitle: Last Descendants: An Assassin's Creed Novel Series, Book 2 Author: Matthew J. Kirby Narrator: Dan Bittner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The second book in an all-new series based on the hit Ubisoft video game franchise Assassin's Creed. Part historical fiction, part tie-in, this novel creates an all-new narrative fans will love. In Last Descendants, Owen and a group of other teens located the first piece of an ancient and powerful relic long considered a legend - the Trident of Eden. This piece was sought by the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order, but before either organization could take the piece, it was stolen by an unknown third party. The tenuous relationship between Owen and the teens fractured, with some taking sides with the Templars and others with the Assassins. Book two picks up weeks after the events of book one. There are still two pieces of the Trident of Eden to find, and both groups are determined to not repeat their mistakes. The next piece is said to have been buried with Mongol warlord Genghis Khan, whose tomb has never been found. Now the teens on either side of the conflict will have to go deep into simulations in war-torn Mongolian China in a race against time to discover the next piece and ensure their safety before the others. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew J. Kirby) Sun, 01 Jan 2017 13:25:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Tomb-of-the-Khan-Audiobook/B01NBKCK95 thebookvoice.com 09:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tomb of the Khan Subtitle: Last Descendants: An Assassin's Creed Novel Series, Book 2 Author: Matthew J. Kirby Narrator: Dan Bittner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The second book in an all-new series based on the hit Ubisoft video game franchise Assassin's Creed. Part historical fiction, part tie-in, this novel creates an all-new narrative fans will love. In Last Descendants, Owen and a group of other teens located the first piece of an ancient and powerful relic long considered a legend - the Trident of Eden. This piece was sought by the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order, but before either organization could take the piece, it was stolen by an unknown third party. The tenuous relationship between Owen and the teens fractured, with some taking sides with the Templars and others with the Assassins. Book two picks up weeks after the events of book one. There are still two pieces of the Trident of Eden to find, and both groups are determined to not repeat their mistakes. The next piece is said to have been buried with Mongol warlord Genghis Khan, whose tomb has never been found. Now the teens on either side of the conflict will have to go deep into simulations in war-torn Mongolian China in a race against time to discover the next piece and ensure their safety before the others. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tomb of the Khan Subtitle: Last Descendants: An Assassin's Creed Novel Series, Book 2 Author: Matthew J. Kirby Narrator: Dan Bittner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The second book in an all-new series based on the hit Ubisoft video game franchise Assassin's Creed. Part historical fiction, part tie-in, this novel creates an all-new narrative fans will love. In Last Descendants, Owen and a group of other teens located the first piece of an ancient and powerful relic long considered a legend - the Trident of Eden. This piece was sought by the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order, but before either organization could take the piece, it was stolen by an unknown third party. The tenuous relationship between Owen and the teens fractured, with some taking sides with the Templars and others with the Assassins. Book two picks up weeks after the events of book one. There are still two pieces of the Trident of Eden to find, and both groups are determined to not repeat their mistakes. The next piece is said to have been buried with Mongol warlord Genghis Khan, whose tomb has never been found. Now the teens on either side of the conflict will have to go deep into simulations in war-torn Mongolian China in a race against time to discover the next piece and ensure their safety before the others. Members Reviews: Storyline is monotonous These two stories I quite monotonous there's so much back and forth that it's hard to follow without falling asleep . you never know what twist is going to leave a different path and seeing how they all culminate becomes tiresome . I absolutely love this series! great from start to finish, it's left me wanting to read the next installment. although, I can't find anything about Sean that I can relate with. maybe he'll wisen up in the next one. This should've been the movie great story and really like the direction it's heading in. can't wait for the third book! un deuxième volet très réussi ! la course contre la montre pour trouver les dagues d'éden continue et nos ados sont mis à rude épreuve ! bon twist à la fin ! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Cybeles-Secret-Audiobook/B002V1A2DG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cybele's Secret Author: Juliet Marillier Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: But no sooner have they arrived when it becomes clear they may be playing at a dangerous game. A colleague and friend of Paula's father is found murdered. There are rumors of Cybele's cult reviving within the very walls of Istanbul. And most telling of all, signs have begun to appear to Paula, urging her to unlock Cybele's secret. Meanwhile, Paula doesn't know who she can trust in Istanbul, and finds herself drawn to two very different men. As time begins to run out, Paula realizes they may all be tied up in the destiny of Cybele's Gift, and she must solve the puzzle before unknown but deadly enemies catch up to her. Critic Reviews: "Teens who didn't know Marillier when they started this sandalwood-scented adventure will rapidly place her alongside the likes of romantic-fantasy idols Shannon Hale and Sharon Shinn." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juliet Marillier) Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:30:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Cybeles-Secret-Audiobook/B002V1A2DG thebookvoice.com 13:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cybele's Secret Author: Juliet Marillier Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: But no sooner have they arrived when it becomes clear they may be playing at a dangerous game. A colleague and friend of Paula's father is found murdered. There are rumors of Cybele's cult reviving within the very walls of Istanbul. And most telling of all, signs have begun to appear to Paula, urging her to unlock Cybele's secret. Meanwhile, Paula doesn't know who she can trust in Istanbul, and finds herself drawn to two very different men. As time begins to run out, Paula realizes they may all be tied up in the destiny of Cybele's Gift, and she must solve the puzzle before unknown but deadly enemies catch up to her. Critic Reviews: "Teens who didn't know Marillier when they started this sandalwood-scented adventure will rapidly place her alongside the likes of romantic-fantasy idols Shannon Hale and Sharon Shinn." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cybele's Secret Author: Juliet Marillier Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: But no sooner have they arrived when it becomes clear they may be playing at a dangerous game. A colleague and friend of Paula's father is found murdered. There are rumors of Cybele's cult reviving within the very walls of Istanbul. And most telling of all, signs have begun to appear to Paula, urging her to unlock Cybele's secret. Meanwhile, Paula doesn't know who she can trust in Istanbul, and finds herself drawn to two very different men. As time begins to run out, Paula realizes they may all be tied up in the destiny of Cybele's Gift, and she must solve the puzzle before unknown but deadly enemies catch up to her. Critic Reviews: "Teens who didn't know Marillier when they started this sandalwood-scented adventure will rapidly place her alongside the likes of romantic-fantasy idols Shannon Hale and Sharon Shinn." (Booklist) Members Reviews: lovely spring fairy tale This is a second book about the family from Piscu Dracului after the story of Wildwood Dancing. It follows the adventures of the younger daughter Paula so it can be read as a stand alone. However, it does contain spoilers about the first book and, as that is an even nicer story, I do recommend reading that, Wildwood Dancing, first. Sweet and enchanting! Any additional comments? The only reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because there were a few parts that were a bit long and boring. Aside from that, this was such a lovely story of mystery, bravery, honor, and love. I found myself genuinely caring about the characters and wanting everything to work out for them. The setting was interesting and fun and made me want to be there. Juliet Marillier paints a beautiful world with words. Great, clean-cut story for kids and adults alike. Narration was a pleasure to listen to and she did well with all the characters voices. loved it I really enjoyed this story, and loved hearing about what happened to the family after wildwood dancing, and I loved that the story wasn't really about that. it was exciting and interesting. OMG.. Would you consider the audio edition of Cybele's Secret to be better than the print version? I think they would hold the same adventure because the book is simply AMAZING What was one of the most memorable moments of Cybele's Secret? When they were at the cave and she had to be close to the hero to keep her warm What does Justine Eyre bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I think her performance was excellent through out the book and I loved it Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I wish because it is that good Any additional comments? This book is amazing that it did make it to my top ten books ..EXCELLENT AND MOST RECOMMENDED Excellent story by Juliet Marillier once again. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. It's a good story, good listen. What was one of the most memorable moments of Cybele's Secret? When the two main characters finally shared their true feelings with each other and Paula ran into his arms. Did the narration match the pace of the story? Yes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Defiant-Audiobook/B078PLH4K5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Defiant Author: Lesley Livingston Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-18 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Gladiator Fallon and her warrior sisters must face off against a rival gladiator academy in this lush sequel to the highly anticipated historical fantasy The Valiant. They call her "Victrix" now. Victory. But winning the highest honor ever bestowed upon a gladiatrix in Rome has earned Fallon more deadly enemies outside the arena than she ever faced within it. And it is those dearest to Fallon who will pay the price for her success. Now, Fallon and her warrior sisters are thrust into a vicious conflict with a rival gladiator academy, one that will threaten not only Fallon's heart - and her love for Roman soldier Cai - but the very heart of the Roman Empire. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lesley Livingston) Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:30:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Defiant-Audiobook/B078PLH4K5 thebookvoice.com 10:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Defiant Author: Lesley Livingston Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-18 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Gladiator Fallon and her warrior sisters must face off against a rival gladiator academy in this lush sequel to the highly anticipated historical fantasy The Valiant. They call her "Victrix" now. Victory. But winning the highest honor ever bestowed upon a gladiatrix in Rome has earned Fallon more deadly enemies outside the arena than she ever faced within it. And it is those dearest to Fallon who will pay the price for her success. Now, Fallon and her warrior sisters are thrust into a vicious conflict with a rival gladiator academy, one that will threaten not only Fallon's heart - and her love for Roman soldier Cai - but the very heart of the Roman Empire. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Defiant Author: Lesley Livingston Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-18 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Gladiator Fallon and her warrior sisters must face off against a rival gladiator academy in this lush sequel to the highly anticipated historical fantasy The Valiant. They call her "Victrix" now. Victory. But winning the highest honor ever bestowed upon a gladiatrix in Rome has earned Fallon more deadly enemies outside the arena than she ever faced within it. And it is those dearest to Fallon who will pay the price for her success. Now, Fallon and her warrior sisters are thrust into a vicious conflict with a rival gladiator academy, one that will threaten not only Fallon's heart - and her love for Roman soldier Cai - but the very heart of the Roman Empire. Members Reviews: Just as excellent as book one! I really loved this sequel. It was just as awesome as the first book. When I read The Valiant, it took me some time to get used to the narrator and the story, but this time it all seemed natural. The pacing was faster, and the story didnt suffer from second book syndrome at all. I read it in one sitting and Im already highly anticipating the next one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Boy-in-the-Striped-Pyjamas-Audiobook/B01LZ8K7LR Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Author: John Boyne Narrator: Michael Maloney Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-16 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: What happens when innocence is confronted by monstrous evil? Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Final Solution and the Holocaust. He is oblivious to the appalling cruelties being inflicted on the people of Europe by his country. All he knows is that he has been moved from a comfortable home in Berlin to a house in a desolate area where there is nothing to do and no one to play with. Until he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives a strange parallel existence on the other side of the adjoining wire fence and who, like the other people there, wears a uniform of striped pyjamas. Bruno's friendship with Shmuel will take him from innocence to revelation. And in exploring what he is unwittingly a part of, he will inevitably become subsumed by the terrible process. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Boyne) Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:03:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Boy-in-the-Striped-Pyjamas-Audiobook/B01LZ8K7LR thebookvoice.com 04:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Author: John Boyne Narrator: Michael Maloney Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-16 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: What happens when innocence is confronted by monstrous evil? Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Final Solution and the Holocaust. He is oblivious to the appalling cruelties being inflicted on the people of Europe by his country. All he knows is that he has been moved from a comfortable home in Berlin to a house in a desolate area where there is nothing to do and no one to play with. Until he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives a strange parallel existence on the other side of the adjoining wire fence and who, like the other people there, wears a uniform of striped pyjamas. Bruno's friendship with Shmuel will take him from innocence to revelation. And in exploring what he is unwittingly a part of, he will inevitably become subsumed by the terrible process. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Author: John Boyne Narrator: Michael Maloney Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-16 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: What happens when innocence is confronted by monstrous evil? Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Final Solution and the Holocaust. He is oblivious to the appalling cruelties being inflicted on the people of Europe by his country. All he knows is that he has been moved from a comfortable home in Berlin to a house in a desolate area where there is nothing to do and no one to play with. Until he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives a strange parallel existence on the other side of the adjoining wire fence and who, like the other people there, wears a uniform of striped pyjamas. Bruno's friendship with Shmuel will take him from innocence to revelation. And in exploring what he is unwittingly a part of, he will inevitably become subsumed by the terrible process. Members Reviews: Very much enjoyed Honest and captivating and short and sweet. I enjoyed this book. Would only have wanted the end to be more concise. A wonderful perspective It is a wonderful book from a 9 year old German boy who seems oblivious to what is happening and questions some the the happenings that time in a very innocent perspective. It is true that not everyone knew especially kids at that time what was going on and it is a great start to knowing more about world war 2 and read more serious books later on about the subject. The narration is excellent and overall an amazing experience. Love it. One of the best books I have ever read. Would you listen to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas again? Why? Yes. Loved the reader and characters. What other book might you compare The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to, and why? Buddha in the attic and Farm and War Horse. Which character as performed by Michael Maloney was your favourite? Shmoul. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes but I don't have the time. The most moving book I have ever read. This is a truly stunning, heart breaking, moving and thought provoking story that I am so grateful to have had the experience of reading! An important and terrifying fable still relevant It's probably quite important to understand that this is a novel and so there is a lot of artistic license taken with it by the author. That being said the main protagonist, nine-year-old Bruno was brilliantly written, a great juxtaposition of unwaning innocence and extreme cruelty in a time of brutality. Having visited Auschwitz myself, the naive descriptions of the young boy is gut churning especially as he is so unaware of his fate. The reader does a great job in performing the role of an innocent child. The most significant chapter, however, is the last one where the author himself describes the reasoning for his decisions as many feel that it was unrealistic and a little insensitive in dealing with the subject matter. It is a moral story about complacency and how easy it is to fall into patterns, so it is essential to read with an open mind. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/X-Audiobook/B00QZ9UVNG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: X Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ilyasah Shabazz, Kekla Magoon Narrator: Dion Graham, Ilyasah Shabazz Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Co-written by Malcolm X's daughter, this riveting and revealing novel follows the formative years of the man whose words and actions shook the world. I am Malcolm. I am my father's son. But to be my father's son means that they will always come for me. They will always come for me, and I will always succumb. Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that's nothing but a pack of lies - after all, his father's been murdered, his mother's been taken away, and his dreams of becoming a lawyer have gotten him laughed out of school. There's no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer. But Malcolm's efforts to leave the past behind lead him into increasingly dangerous territory when what starts as some small-time hustling quickly spins out of control. Deep down, he knows that the freedom he's found is only an illusion - and that he can't run forever. X follows Malcolm from his childhood to his imprisonment for theft at age twenty, when he found the faith that would lead him to forge a new path and command a voice that still resonates today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ilyasah Shabazz) Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:30:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/X-Audiobook/B00QZ9UVNG thebookvoice.com 08:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: X Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ilyasah Shabazz, Kekla Magoon Narrator: Dion Graham, Ilyasah Shabazz Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Co-written by Malcolm X's daughter, this riveting and revealing novel follows the formative years of the man whose words and actions shook the world. I am Malcolm. I am my father's son. But to be my father's son means that they will always come for me. They will always come for me, and I will always succumb. Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that's nothing but a pack of lies - after all, his father's been murdered, his mother's been taken away, and his dreams of becoming a lawyer have gotten him laughed out of school. There's no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer. But Malcolm's efforts to leave the past behind lead him into increasingly dangerous territory when what starts as some small-time hustling quickly spins out of control. Deep down, he knows that the freedom he's found is only an illusion - and that he can't run forever. X follows Malcolm from his childhood to his imprisonment for theft at age twenty, when he found the faith that would lead him to forge a new path and command a voice that still resonates today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: X Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ilyasah Shabazz, Kekla Magoon Narrator: Dion Graham, Ilyasah Shabazz Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Co-written by Malcolm X's daughter, this riveting and revealing novel follows the formative years of the man whose words and actions shook the world. I am Malcolm. I am my father's son. But to be my father's son means that they will always come for me. They will always come for me, and I will always succumb. Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that's nothing but a pack of lies - after all, his father's been murdered, his mother's been taken away, and his dreams of becoming a lawyer have gotten him laughed out of school. There's no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer. But Malcolm's efforts to leave the past behind lead him into increasingly dangerous territory when what starts as some small-time hustling quickly spins out of control. Deep down, he knows that the freedom he's found is only an illusion - and that he can't run forever. X follows Malcolm from his childhood to his imprisonment for theft at age twenty, when he found the faith that would lead him to forge a new path and command a voice that still resonates today. Members Reviews: Very well written Even though I assumed I knew the story of Malcolm X, the way this story was told made it all seem new and exciting all over again. I listened to the entire book in just two settings and am now prepared to listen again along with my children. Love! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I've recommended this to several friends already. I loved hearing the part of the story that we never get to hear about his life. Because it was written in a more fictional style than biographical, it kept my attention. Who was your favorite character and why? Malcom of course. It was his story. What does Dion Graham and Ilyasah Shabazz bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Dion Graham brought life to the story! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I dont know that I could listen to any book in one sitting lol. The fight goes on. Loved hearing about the young Malcom X from the perspective of his daughter. It seems to me the Black mans struggle to be seen and treated equally continues. Wanted to love I so wanted to love this acclaimed book. The story of young Malcolm Little is indeed captivating and I enjoyed the way the authors depicted in his struggle against accepting his best self/the man and leader he was destined to me. It is definitely a book to get into the hands of young adults, but I struggled to connect with the writing itself. For me, it was too long in many parts and the dialogue was a little cheesy. The author's note and historical appendices were some of my favorite parts. 2.5 stars A different perspective Gives an interesting insight into the true story of Malcolm Little as a young man, before he became Malcolm X. Well written and well narrated, with additional material by the subject's daughter. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Reunited-Audiobook/B073G6L14C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reunited Author: Colleen Houck Narrator: Phoebe Strole, Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From Colleen Houck, New York Times best-selling author of The Tiger's Curse, comes the third and final book in the Reawakened series in which Lily will train to defeat evil once and for all and find a way to her everlasting love. After surviving her otherworldly adventure, Lily wakes up on her nana's farm having forgotten everything. Her sun prince, her travels to Egypt, and her journey to the Afterlife are all distant memories. But Lily is not the girl she once was. Her body is now part human, part lion, and part fairy. And if that isn't bad enough, she must harness this power of three and become Wasret: a goddess destined to defeat the evil god Seth once and for all. With the help of her old friend Dr. Hassan, Lily departs on her final voyage through the cosmos and across the plains of Egypt. On the journey she will transform into the being she is destined to become. Reunited is the heart-pounding conclusion to the Reawakened series. It is time for Lily to find her sunset. And don't miss new adventures with Lily in the rest of the Reawakened series: Reawakened and Recreated! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Colleen Houck) Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:07:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Reunited-Audiobook/B073G6L14C thebookvoice.com 16:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reunited Author: Colleen Houck Narrator: Phoebe Strole, Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From Colleen Houck, New York Times best-selling author of The Tiger's Curse, comes the third and final book in the Reawakened series in which Lily will train to defeat evil once and for all and find a way to her everlasting love. After surviving her otherworldly adventure, Lily wakes up on her nana's farm having forgotten everything. Her sun prince, her travels to Egypt, and her journey to the Afterlife are all distant memories. But Lily is not the girl she once was. Her body is now part human, part lion, and part fairy. And if that isn't bad enough, she must harness this power of three and become Wasret: a goddess destined to defeat the evil god Seth once and for all. With the help of her old friend Dr. Hassan, Lily departs on her final voyage through the cosmos and across the plains of Egypt. On the journey she will transform into the being she is destined to become. Reunited is the heart-pounding conclusion to the Reawakened series. It is time for Lily to find her sunset. And don't miss new adventures with Lily in the rest of the Reawakened series: Reawakened and Recreated! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reunited Author: Colleen Houck Narrator: Phoebe Strole, Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From Colleen Houck, New York Times best-selling author of The Tiger's Curse, comes the third and final book in the Reawakened series in which Lily will train to defeat evil once and for all and find a way to her everlasting love. After surviving her otherworldly adventure, Lily wakes up on her nana's farm having forgotten everything. Her sun prince, her travels to Egypt, and her journey to the Afterlife are all distant memories. But Lily is not the girl she once was. Her body is now part human, part lion, and part fairy. And if that isn't bad enough, she must harness this power of three and become Wasret: a goddess destined to defeat the evil god Seth once and for all. With the help of her old friend Dr. Hassan, Lily departs on her final voyage through the cosmos and across the plains of Egypt. On the journey she will transform into the being she is destined to become. Reunited is the heart-pounding conclusion to the Reawakened series. It is time for Lily to find her sunset. And don't miss new adventures with Lily in the rest of the Reawakened series: Reawakened and Recreated! Members Reviews: Brings everything together! Shows Colleen's story telling skill. Loved how she brought all the details together into an enjoyable reveal at the end. Great conclusion Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yes because it's a great series and I loved it. Who was your favorite character and why? I have to say Ashliegh for her sweet nature, fun sayings and loving personality. Have you listened to any of Phoebe Strole and Mark Deakins s other performances before? How does this one compare? Mark Deakins from Maze Runner and I wish he did more in the book. Phoebe only in this series. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I felt I was satisfied with the series. but was sad by some scenes. Any additional comments? I loved the series and liked the narrating. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Private-Peaceful-Audiobook/B0036GMMT2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Private Peaceful Author: Michael Morpurgo Narrator: Jamie Glover Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Both a love story and a deeply moving account of the horrors of the First World War, this audiobook will reach everyone from 9 to 90. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Morpurgo) Fri, 10 Jun 2005 20:01:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Private-Peaceful-Audiobook/B0036GMMT2 thebookvoice.com 04:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Private Peaceful Author: Michael Morpurgo Narrator: Jamie Glover Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Both a love story and a deeply moving account of the horrors of the First World War, this audiobook will reach everyone from 9 to 90. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Private Peaceful Author: Michael Morpurgo Narrator: Jamie Glover Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Both a love story and a deeply moving account of the horrors of the First World War, this audiobook will reach everyone from 9 to 90. Members Reviews: Love tue book Great book one of my favorites. A must read! 10/10 ABSOLUTLY LOVE THIS BOOK !!! Beautiful story where you grow with the characters Fantastic narration and very localised. Feeling like you grow up with Tommy. Suspense til the very last moment. Beautiful story and well-deserved. Very thought-provoking A very somber and thought-provoking story. Draining at times too as it contains a lot of sadness, unfairness and death with hardly any moments of joy or hope to lift the spirits occasionally. Mr Morpurgo has pitched this perfectly with year 6/7 children in mind - it has a clear message and uncluttered writing style with plenty of interesting themes for discussion. Well narrated by Jamie Glover. private peacful BEST book ever Loved this book and will always be my favorite book ever now!!!!?!!! Very beautiful but soo sad a book. loved it. My grandaughters book for homework. She found it too sad and bloody to read. can't really blame her , made her Nanny cry as well .... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Hired-Girl-Audiobook/B0158UU4T8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hired Girl Author: Laura Amy Schlitz Narrator: Rachel Botchan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Ever since the untimely death of her mother, 14-year-old Joan Skraggs has been desperately unhappy. Under the thumb of her cruel father and three sullen brothers, Joan lives like a servant on their farm just outside of Lancaster, forever cooking, cleaning, and attending to the many demands of the home. But she has little freedom and less support from her family for her love of reading and blossoming interest in education. But when her father tells Joan she can't go to school anymore, it sets off a journey that will see her become first a runaway, then a hired girl on $6 a week, and finally her very own young woman. Set in America during the optimistic years before the First World War, and told through a series of journal entries, The Hired Girl is the story of a young girl in search of real life and true love. It takes in feminism and housework; money, religion, and social class; literature and education, romanticism and realism, first love and sexual yearnings, cats, hats, and bunions. And it's a comedy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Amy Schlitz) Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:34:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Hired-Girl-Audiobook/B0158UU4T8 thebookvoice.com 12:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hired Girl Author: Laura Amy Schlitz Narrator: Rachel Botchan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Ever since the untimely death of her mother, 14-year-old Joan Skraggs has been desperately unhappy. Under the thumb of her cruel father and three sullen brothers, Joan lives like a servant on their farm just outside of Lancaster, forever cooking, cleaning, and attending to the many demands of the home. But she has little freedom and less support from her family for her love of reading and blossoming interest in education. But when her father tells Joan she can't go to school anymore, it sets off a journey that will see her become first a runaway, then a hired girl on $6 a week, and finally her very own young woman. Set in America during the optimistic years before the First World War, and told through a series of journal entries, The Hired Girl is the story of a young girl in search of real life and true love. It takes in feminism and housework; money, religion, and social class; literature and education, romanticism and realism, first love and sexual yearnings, cats, hats, and bunions. And it's a comedy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hired Girl Author: Laura Amy Schlitz Narrator: Rachel Botchan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Ever since the untimely death of her mother, 14-year-old Joan Skraggs has been desperately unhappy. Under the thumb of her cruel father and three sullen brothers, Joan lives like a servant on their farm just outside of Lancaster, forever cooking, cleaning, and attending to the many demands of the home. But she has little freedom and less support from her family for her love of reading and blossoming interest in education. But when her father tells Joan she can't go to school anymore, it sets off a journey that will see her become first a runaway, then a hired girl on $6 a week, and finally her very own young woman. Set in America during the optimistic years before the First World War, and told through a series of journal entries, The Hired Girl is the story of a young girl in search of real life and true love. It takes in feminism and housework; money, religion, and social class; literature and education, romanticism and realism, first love and sexual yearnings, cats, hats, and bunions. And it's a comedy. Members Reviews: An Instant Classic Laura Amy Schlitz is a favorite author of mine and THE HIRED GIRL is now my favorite of her works. The narrative voice is unforgettable, reminiscent of Anne Shirley from Lucy Maude Montgomery's classic. Set in 1911, Joan/Janet is an intelligent, fourteen year old girl with a fierce desire to educate herself and be more than a housekeeper and farm hand to her brutal father and three brothers. She runs away to Baltimore where she lies about her age and finds herself taken on as the hired girl in the Rosenbach household. There, she is educated in so many disciplines, from literature to philosophy to religion, art and love. Her diary recounts all her painful, childish mistakes and her exuberant joys over the course of six months, picking up a year later as she is about to begin a new phase of her life. Schlitz's writing is magnificent and so authentic and Rachel Botchan's reading captures Joan's voice beautifully. All girls need to read THE HIRED GIRL. simply wonderful Excellent & entertaining historical fiction. Awesome characters! Well done. The synopsis just doesn't do it credit. Don't hesitate - great listen. enjoyable listen I may actually go back and listen again, which is something I don't often do. the character was strong and naive. reminded me of another favorite Midwifes Apprentice with humble beginnings and enobling finish... I'd give this 10 stars if you had them! Would you listen to The Hired Girl again? Why? Wonderful story of a bright 14 year old girl in 1911 who leaves a miserable home situation and finds a new life (as a Hired Girl) in Philadelphia. This would be a fairly charming story of life at that time and of growing up (probably not a story for guys) except for the reader who turns the whole tale into something marvelous. Her voice of the girl as she becomes a young woman and the overall performance is brilliant. What other book might you compare The Hired Girl to and why? This book is somewhat like Jane Eyre which the title character references frequently. Have you listened to any of Rachel Botchans other performances before? How does this one compare? This is the first performance of hers I've experienced but I will certainly look for more. Wonderful theme, perfectly narrated! A delightful and informative story about Jewish tradition vis a vis Catholic doctrine in 1911 Baltimore. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Like-a-River-Glorious-Audiobook/B01KWBMAUO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Like a River Glorious Author: Rae Carson Narrator: Erin Mallon Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The sequel to the New York Times best-selling and National Book Award long-listed Walk on Earth a Stranger. After her harrowing journey west to California, Lee Westfall has finally found a new home - one rich in gold, thanks to her magical power, a power that seems to be changing every day. But this home is rich in other ways, too: with friends who are searching for a place to be themselves, just as she is, and with love. Jefferson - her longtime best friend - hasn't stopped trying to win her heart. And Lee is more and more tempted to say yes. But her uncle Hiram hasn't given up his quest to get Lee and her power under his control. When she's kidnapped and taken to him, Lee sees firsthand the depths of her uncle's villainy. Yet Lee's magic is growing. Gold no longer simply sings to her, it listens. It obeys her call. Is it enough to destroy her uncle once and for all? Rae Carson, acclaimed author of the Girl of Fire and Thorns series, takes us deep into the gold fields as she continues this sweeping saga of magic and history and an unforgettable heroine who must come into her own. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rae Carson) Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:50:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Like-a-River-Glorious-Audiobook/B01KWBMAUO thebookvoice.com 10:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Like a River Glorious Author: Rae Carson Narrator: Erin Mallon Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The sequel to the New York Times best-selling and National Book Award long-listed Walk on Earth a Stranger. After her harrowing journey west to California, Lee Westfall has finally found a new home - one rich in gold, thanks to her magical power, a power that seems to be changing every day. But this home is rich in other ways, too: with friends who are searching for a place to be themselves, just as she is, and with love. Jefferson - her longtime best friend - hasn't stopped trying to win her heart. And Lee is more and more tempted to say yes. But her uncle Hiram hasn't given up his quest to get Lee and her power under his control. When she's kidnapped and taken to him, Lee sees firsthand the depths of her uncle's villainy. Yet Lee's magic is growing. Gold no longer simply sings to her, it listens. It obeys her call. Is it enough to destroy her uncle once and for all? Rae Carson, acclaimed author of the Girl of Fire and Thorns series, takes us deep into the gold fields as she continues this sweeping saga of magic and history and an unforgettable heroine who must come into her own. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Like a River Glorious Author: Rae Carson Narrator: Erin Mallon Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The sequel to the New York Times best-selling and National Book Award long-listed Walk on Earth a Stranger. After her harrowing journey west to California, Lee Westfall has finally found a new home - one rich in gold, thanks to her magical power, a power that seems to be changing every day. But this home is rich in other ways, too: with friends who are searching for a place to be themselves, just as she is, and with love. Jefferson - her longtime best friend - hasn't stopped trying to win her heart. And Lee is more and more tempted to say yes. But her uncle Hiram hasn't given up his quest to get Lee and her power under his control. When she's kidnapped and taken to him, Lee sees firsthand the depths of her uncle's villainy. Yet Lee's magic is growing. Gold no longer simply sings to her, it listens. It obeys her call. Is it enough to destroy her uncle once and for all? Rae Carson, acclaimed author of the Girl of Fire and Thorns series, takes us deep into the gold fields as she continues this sweeping saga of magic and history and an unforgettable heroine who must come into her own. Members Reviews: Golden sequel! Would you listen to Like a River Glorious again? Why? Yes! This sequel gives the reader everything that a sequel should: revelations, tension, terror, hope and in this one, lots of gold. The pacing was perfect for me as we learn about mining, life in California and the progression of Leah's story. What other book might you compare Like a River Glorious to and why? I would compare it to the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix because there's a great balance of passing time and building tension to the plot. Have you listened to any of Erin Mallons other performances before? How does this one compare? I listened to Walk on Earth a Stranger and I love Mallon's narration. She's up there with some of my top favorite narrators. Her tender emotion gripped at my own emotions many times and her soft Southern accent gives extra life and authenticity to the story. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Some parts made me giggle and some made me tense when things were quickly escalating. There's a few shockers in this book and I felt uncertainty when the book ends. I have no idea where the final book will go, but that's a good thing. Carson has managed to make me feel something in every book, which had been somewhat rare for me in the past. Any additional comments? This is a special series that I don't know that we'll see again. The backdrop of 1849 America is wild, terrifying, realistic and beautiful. There's a healthy romantic relationship that builds in this book, as well as great messages of serving others, tolerance of others and bravery. Highly recommended series. Strong Second Showing Like a River Glorious is a wonderful YA anomaly. Usually, the second book of a trilogy is much weaker than the first. But Rae Carson obviously took her time and thoroughly thought through this book. I picked up Walk on Earth a Stranger, not expecting to like it, but I was immediately enthralled, so I grabbed the next two books and proceeded to spend the next few days listening at every spare second. I thoroughly enjoyed the uniqueness of this captivating story and its characters. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Ghost-Hawk-Audiobook/B00CP85OQ0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghost Hawk Author: Susan Cooper Narrator: Jim Dale Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper, a story of adventure and friendship between a young Native American and a colonial New England settler. On the winter day Little Hawk is sent into the woods alone, he can take only a bow and arrows, his handcrafted tomahawk, and the amazing metal knife his father traded for with the new white settlers. If Little Hawk survives three moons by himself, he will be a man. John Wakely is only 10 when his father dies, but he has already experienced the warmth and friendship of the nearby tribes. Yet his fellow colonists aren't as accepting of the native people. When he is apprenticed to a barrel-maker, John sees how quickly the relationships between settlers and natives are deteriorating. His friendship with Little Hawk will put both boys in grave danger. The intertwining stories of Little Hawk and John Wakely are a fascinating tale of friendship and an eye-opening look at the history of our nation. Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper also includes a timeline and an author's note that discusses the historical context of this important and moving novel. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Cooper) Tue, 27 Aug 2013 13:35:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Ghost-Hawk-Audiobook/B00CP85OQ0 thebookvoice.com 08:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghost Hawk Author: Susan Cooper Narrator: Jim Dale Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper, a story of adventure and friendship between a young Native American and a colonial New England settler. On the winter day Little Hawk is sent into the woods alone, he can take only a bow and arrows, his handcrafted tomahawk, and the amazing metal knife his father traded for with the new white settlers. If Little Hawk survives three moons by himself, he will be a man. John Wakely is only 10 when his father dies, but he has already experienced the warmth and friendship of the nearby tribes. Yet his fellow colonists aren't as accepting of the native people. When he is apprenticed to a barrel-maker, John sees how quickly the relationships between settlers and natives are deteriorating. His friendship with Little Hawk will put both boys in grave danger. The intertwining stories of Little Hawk and John Wakely are a fascinating tale of friendship and an eye-opening look at the history of our nation. Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper also includes a timeline and an author's note that discusses the historical context of this important and moving novel. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghost Hawk Author: Susan Cooper Narrator: Jim Dale Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper, a story of adventure and friendship between a young Native American and a colonial New England settler. On the winter day Little Hawk is sent into the woods alone, he can take only a bow and arrows, his handcrafted tomahawk, and the amazing metal knife his father traded for with the new white settlers. If Little Hawk survives three moons by himself, he will be a man. John Wakely is only 10 when his father dies, but he has already experienced the warmth and friendship of the nearby tribes. Yet his fellow colonists aren't as accepting of the native people. When he is apprenticed to a barrel-maker, John sees how quickly the relationships between settlers and natives are deteriorating. His friendship with Little Hawk will put both boys in grave danger. The intertwining stories of Little Hawk and John Wakely are a fascinating tale of friendship and an eye-opening look at the history of our nation. Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper also includes a timeline and an author's note that discusses the historical context of this important and moving novel. Members Reviews: My sons and I loved it. And learned so much. Such a haunting story. Beautiful prose. Compelling characters and stories. Will read more by Cooper. Jim dale gives a masterful historical tale life soulful. honest. beautiful. loved every bit of it and enjoyed dale's reading of it. excellent on every front. Excellent at so many levels I can't say enough about this book. Jim Dale may be one of the best readers ever. The story pulls you in. Over time you realize that the historical fiction is incredibly true, sad and the story needs to be told. I've read so many stories. This is definitely in the top 5%. A poignant reminder during this time of the inauguration. Susan Cooper's beautiful and balanced work reminds us of our past, teaching us that we are all created equal with certain unalienable Rights. Let us never forget the sad history of the Native Americans. "Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it." Winston Churchill Wonderful book! This was a wonderful book yet sad in that it shows the cruelty of the white settlers towards the Native Americans. This is the story of so many peoples who are misunderstood and who are mistreated because others want what they have. The story is well written and, as always, Jim Dale did a superb narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Four-Four-Two-Audiobook/B01LY2NT8W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four-Four-Two Author: Dean Hughes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From the author of Soldier Boys and Search and Destroy comes a thought-provoking, action-packed story based on the little-known history of the Japanese Americans who fought with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. Yuki Nakahara is an American. But it's the start of World War II, and America doesn't see it that way. Like many other Japanese Americans, Yuki and his family have been forced into an internment camp in the Utah desert. But Yuki isn't willing to sit back and accept this injustice - it's his country, too, and he's going to prove it by enlisting in the army to fight for the Allies. When Yuki and his friend Shig ship out, they aren't prepared for the experiences they'll encounter as members of the Four-Four-Two, a segregated regiment made up entirely of Japanese American soldiers. Before Yuki returns home - if he returns home - he'll come face to face with persistent prejudices, grueling combat he never imagined, and friendships deeper than he knew possible. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dean Hughes) Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:11:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Four-Four-Two-Audiobook/B01LY2NT8W thebookvoice.com 06:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four-Four-Two Author: Dean Hughes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From the author of Soldier Boys and Search and Destroy comes a thought-provoking, action-packed story based on the little-known history of the Japanese Americans who fought with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. Yuki Nakahara is an American. But it's the start of World War II, and America doesn't see it that way. Like many other Japanese Americans, Yuki and his family have been forced into an internment camp in the Utah desert. But Yuki isn't willing to sit back and accept this injustice - it's his country, too, and he's going to prove it by enlisting in the army to fight for the Allies. When Yuki and his friend Shig ship out, they aren't prepared for the experiences they'll encounter as members of the Four-Four-Two, a segregated regiment made up entirely of Japanese American soldiers. Before Yuki returns home - if he returns home - he'll come face to face with persistent prejudices, grueling combat he never imagined, and friendships deeper than he knew possible. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four-Four-Two Author: Dean Hughes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: From the author of Soldier Boys and Search and Destroy comes a thought-provoking, action-packed story based on the little-known history of the Japanese Americans who fought with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. Yuki Nakahara is an American. But it's the start of World War II, and America doesn't see it that way. Like many other Japanese Americans, Yuki and his family have been forced into an internment camp in the Utah desert. But Yuki isn't willing to sit back and accept this injustice - it's his country, too, and he's going to prove it by enlisting in the army to fight for the Allies. When Yuki and his friend Shig ship out, they aren't prepared for the experiences they'll encounter as members of the Four-Four-Two, a segregated regiment made up entirely of Japanese American soldiers. Before Yuki returns home - if he returns home - he'll come face to face with persistent prejudices, grueling combat he never imagined, and friendships deeper than he knew possible. Members Reviews: Tough Story Of Prejudice, Devastation, Devotion I was familiar with the story of the 442nd, even have Audible's "Honor Before Glory" (good book, just suffers from the narration of Traber Burns), so I knew "Four-Four-Two" would be hard-hitting and filled with strife and devastation. Still, I wasn't prepared to cry, for heaven's sake! It's a story of racism, heroism, and good and strong friendships. It's a story of what young men, brothers (even "bruddas") will do for each other during the hard slogs, during the white-hot heated pitches of battles. It's of what it costs to kill and to die. It's a story of what it means to be American during the toughest of times: when America doesn't want you or only thinks of you as cannon fodder, perhaps. Hughes has crafted marvelous characters in Yuki, Shig, and the other young men they go into combat with. They're complex, want the best, desperately fear the worst, and are willing to place themselves in the toughest of spots just because that's what men, what friends, do for each other when the bullets fly, when the grenades are thrown. Kirby Heyborne, a fine narrator, turns in a dramatic performance filled with guttural commands, the screams of dying men, the regrets of the aftermath. And what on earth does it mean when all is said and done? Like I said, I cried... Missed the point of these great men. I have a personal family friend that was part of the 442 and I have heard some of his stories. Dean Hughes could have substituted the names and changed the race and it still would of been a disaster. I was looking for a book that had more hart and more discrtiption of these men. I wish there was a real book about the personal struggles these men fought and the battles that they won. This is the last Dean Hughes book I will listen to. Don't waste a credit n this one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Boston-Jacky-Audiobook/B00GT0ZM4E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boston Jacky Subtitle: Bloody Jack, Book 11 Author: L. A. Meyer Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-13 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 516 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Jacky Faber makes waves, even when docked in her adopted city of Boston to attend to the business of Faber Shipping Worldwide. With big dreams and perhaps too much exuberance for the Puritan populace, she quickly finds herself at odds with the Women's Temperance Union and a town roiling over the arrival of hundreds of Irish laborers, brought in on Jacky's Lorelei Lee. Thwarted at every turn by her enemies, Jacky is forced to acknowledge her shortcomings and possibly lose her beloved Jaimy Fletcher. L. A. Meyer received a master of arts from Boston University, and is currently the curator and exhibitor at the Clair de Loon Gallery in Bar Harbor, Maine. He lives in Corea, Maine. Katherine Kellgren has recorded over 100 audiobooks including the Bloody Jack series, which has been the winner of multiple Audie Awards, Publishers Weekly awards, Odyssey Honor awards, and ForeWord Magazine's Audiobook of the Year awards. She is a graduate of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. A. Meyer) Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:46:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Boston-Jacky-Audiobook/B00GT0ZM4E thebookvoice.com 09:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boston Jacky Subtitle: Bloody Jack, Book 11 Author: L. A. Meyer Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-13 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 516 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Jacky Faber makes waves, even when docked in her adopted city of Boston to attend to the business of Faber Shipping Worldwide. With big dreams and perhaps too much exuberance for the Puritan populace, she quickly finds herself at odds with the Women's Temperance Union and a town roiling over the arrival of hundreds of Irish laborers, brought in on Jacky's Lorelei Lee. Thwarted at every turn by her enemies, Jacky is forced to acknowledge her shortcomings and possibly lose her beloved Jaimy Fletcher. L. A. Meyer received a master of arts from Boston University, and is currently the curator and exhibitor at the Clair de Loon Gallery in Bar Harbor, Maine. He lives in Corea, Maine. Katherine Kellgren has recorded over 100 audiobooks including the Bloody Jack series, which has been the winner of multiple Audie Awards, Publishers Weekly awards, Odyssey Honor awards, and ForeWord Magazine's Audiobook of the Year awards. She is a graduate of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boston Jacky Subtitle: Bloody Jack, Book 11 Author: L. A. Meyer Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-13 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 516 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Jacky Faber makes waves, even when docked in her adopted city of Boston to attend to the business of Faber Shipping Worldwide. With big dreams and perhaps too much exuberance for the Puritan populace, she quickly finds herself at odds with the Women's Temperance Union and a town roiling over the arrival of hundreds of Irish laborers, brought in on Jacky's Lorelei Lee. Thwarted at every turn by her enemies, Jacky is forced to acknowledge her shortcomings and possibly lose her beloved Jaimy Fletcher. L. A. Meyer received a master of arts from Boston University, and is currently the curator and exhibitor at the Clair de Loon Gallery in Bar Harbor, Maine. He lives in Corea, Maine. Katherine Kellgren has recorded over 100 audiobooks including the Bloody Jack series, which has been the winner of multiple Audie Awards, Publishers Weekly awards, Odyssey Honor awards, and ForeWord Magazine's Audiobook of the Year awards. She is a graduate of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Members Reviews: How Much Farther Jacky? It seems that with every passing installment I go through the same cycle of trepidation leading up to the release of the latest entry in the Bloody Jack series. It continues through the beginning of each book, tempered by my reacquaintance with Katherine Kellgren's impeccable portrayal of Jacky and her world, but simmers as Mr. Meyer follows the same formula of high times, overconfidence, duplicitous scheming, Jacky's moral undoing and at least a few instances of irrational behavior re the ongoing "romance" between our plucky protagonist and Mr. James Fletcher. The latter returns to prominence, and advances the argument I think that this series is beginning to outstay its welcome: as his angst over Jacky's wildness and resulting behavior are truly beginning to feel contrived to the point of being utterly silly. Generally, I suppose, both characters are aging but not growing up. What redeems this book for me is the sheer fun that is had along the way. There is a lot of suffering on Jacky's part but many ridiculous misadventures and hijinks. How much this can carry the book may vary from person to person depending on how tired they are of Jacky's shortcomings. I for one thought I was at my limit with #11, but found myself finishing this morning, willing to go on at least one more adventure with Jacky Faber. All the same, I hear the dates of letters in this book and think that the War of 1812 is drawing ever closer and surely this series cannot go on very much longer. Highlights this time around are encounters with for profit fire-fighting companies of the early 19th Century, the early women's suffrage movements, anti-immigrant bias and more illicit substances. The wonderful characterizations and emphatic reading of action sequences that has won Katherine Kellgren so much acclaim for this series remains very much in evidence, and is well worth disregarding any misgivings about going forward for series regulars. Go ahead on one more adventure with Jacky and her friends, hear songs sung and visit Jacky's Boston once more for old time's sake. The Brotherhood Forever As the title clearly states, Jacky & Co. are back in Boston for this installment, and while I tend to enjoy her sea-faring adventures better than the landlocked tales, this was pretty entertaining. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Silent-Songbird-Audiobook/B01LYZJMS3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silent Songbird Author: Melanie Dickerson Narrator: Jude Mason Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Evangeline is gifted with a heavenly voice, but she is trapped in a sinister betrothal - until she embarks on a daring escape and meets brave Westley le Wyse. Can he help her discover the freedom to sing again? Desperate to flee a political marriage to her cousin, King Richard II's closest advisor, Lord Shiveley - a man twice her age, with shadowy motives - Evangeline runs away and joins a small band of servants journeying back to Glynval, their home village. Pretending to be mute, she gets to know Westley le Wyse, their handsome young leader, who is intrigued by the beautiful servant girl. But when the truth comes out, it may shatter any hope that love could grow between them. More than Evangeline's future is at stake as she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue that threatens England's monarchy. Should she give herself up to protect the only person who cares about her? If she does, who will save the king from a plot to steal his throne? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melanie Dickerson) Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:56:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Silent-Songbird-Audiobook/B01LYZJMS3 thebookvoice.com 07:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silent Songbird Author: Melanie Dickerson Narrator: Jude Mason Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Evangeline is gifted with a heavenly voice, but she is trapped in a sinister betrothal - until she embarks on a daring escape and meets brave Westley le Wyse. Can he help her discover the freedom to sing again? Desperate to flee a political marriage to her cousin, King Richard II's closest advisor, Lord Shiveley - a man twice her age, with shadowy motives - Evangeline runs away and joins a small band of servants journeying back to Glynval, their home village. Pretending to be mute, she gets to know Westley le Wyse, their handsome young leader, who is intrigued by the beautiful servant girl. But when the truth comes out, it may shatter any hope that love could grow between them. More than Evangeline's future is at stake as she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue that threatens England's monarchy. Should she give herself up to protect the only person who cares about her? If she does, who will save the king from a plot to steal his throne? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silent Songbird Author: Melanie Dickerson Narrator: Jude Mason Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Evangeline is gifted with a heavenly voice, but she is trapped in a sinister betrothal - until she embarks on a daring escape and meets brave Westley le Wyse. Can he help her discover the freedom to sing again? Desperate to flee a political marriage to her cousin, King Richard II's closest advisor, Lord Shiveley - a man twice her age, with shadowy motives - Evangeline runs away and joins a small band of servants journeying back to Glynval, their home village. Pretending to be mute, she gets to know Westley le Wyse, their handsome young leader, who is intrigued by the beautiful servant girl. But when the truth comes out, it may shatter any hope that love could grow between them. More than Evangeline's future is at stake as she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue that threatens England's monarchy. Should she give herself up to protect the only person who cares about her? If she does, who will save the king from a plot to steal his throne? Members Reviews: Fairy tale with Christian teachings This is another fantastic story. Melanie Dickerson is an amazing story teller. The characters are well developed and the story pulls you in. A modern fairytale although predictable a fun story to read. I enjoy these stories more in print. quick reads. dramaaaa I loved the drama in the story. I felt the emotional element from the story telling. A telling difference from a reading experience. Thank you again I was kept on the edge of my seat as I awaited the fate of Evangeline and Wesley!! Impressed Wow Melanie Dickerson, We are impressed with your skill of tying so many books (each individual one a crafted masterpiece)and characters together to build an enchanting story which has captured the hart of our family. We wish to also thank Jude Mason's experienced skills as narrator. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Last-Full-Measure-Audiobook/B01MRIHXKE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Full Measure Subtitle: Book 3 of Divided We Fall Author: Trent Reedy Narrator: Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Trent Reedy brings his action-packed, provocative trilogy about the second American Civil War to a stunning and stirring close in The Last Full Measure. In a YA trilogy like no other, Trent Reedy has raised the most primal questions of our national existence: Do we owe our greatest loyalty to our friends? Our state? Our country? Our party? How do we reconcile our individual rights and common needs? What keeps us all united - and what happens if we fall apart? Now, in this third book, the Second Civil War has come to an end in Idaho. The Feds have taken the fight to other fronts, and Danny and his friends are free of US dominance. But that freedom comes with considerable costs, from Danny's disturbing flashbacks to the war, to the Brotherhood of the White Eagle, whose "security" for Freedom Lake looks more like outright thuggery. After Danny makes a shocking discovery about the Brotherhood's final aims, he and his friends lead a group of townspeople on a dangerous journey across a ravaged Idaho, hoping to build a better society of their own, and fulfill the dreams they had in what once was the United States. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Trent Reedy) Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:49:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Last-Full-Measure-Audiobook/B01MRIHXKE thebookvoice.com 12:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Full Measure Subtitle: Book 3 of Divided We Fall Author: Trent Reedy Narrator: Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Trent Reedy brings his action-packed, provocative trilogy about the second American Civil War to a stunning and stirring close in The Last Full Measure. In a YA trilogy like no other, Trent Reedy has raised the most primal questions of our national existence: Do we owe our greatest loyalty to our friends? Our state? Our country? Our party? How do we reconcile our individual rights and common needs? What keeps us all united - and what happens if we fall apart? Now, in this third book, the Second Civil War has come to an end in Idaho. The Feds have taken the fight to other fronts, and Danny and his friends are free of US dominance. But that freedom comes with considerable costs, from Danny's disturbing flashbacks to the war, to the Brotherhood of the White Eagle, whose "security" for Freedom Lake looks more like outright thuggery. After Danny makes a shocking discovery about the Brotherhood's final aims, he and his friends lead a group of townspeople on a dangerous journey across a ravaged Idaho, hoping to build a better society of their own, and fulfill the dreams they had in what once was the United States. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Full Measure Subtitle: Book 3 of Divided We Fall Author: Trent Reedy Narrator: Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Trent Reedy brings his action-packed, provocative trilogy about the second American Civil War to a stunning and stirring close in The Last Full Measure. In a YA trilogy like no other, Trent Reedy has raised the most primal questions of our national existence: Do we owe our greatest loyalty to our friends? Our state? Our country? Our party? How do we reconcile our individual rights and common needs? What keeps us all united - and what happens if we fall apart? Now, in this third book, the Second Civil War has come to an end in Idaho. The Feds have taken the fight to other fronts, and Danny and his friends are free of US dominance. But that freedom comes with considerable costs, from Danny's disturbing flashbacks to the war, to the Brotherhood of the White Eagle, whose "security" for Freedom Lake looks more like outright thuggery. After Danny makes a shocking discovery about the Brotherhood's final aims, he and his friends lead a group of townspeople on a dangerous journey across a ravaged Idaho, hoping to build a better society of their own, and fulfill the dreams they had in what once was the United States. Members Reviews: Not as good as the first two Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Liked the first two books, didn't like the turn this one took. Thought he was trying to keep an even line between left and right until this book. His just another leftist artist, was hoping for more centrist. The production of these three books, was very well done. Wish there were more like them. Would you ever listen to anything by Trent Reedy again? Maybe. What does Andrew Eiden bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I think I would listen to anything he narrates. Do you think The Last Full Measure needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No, I think I could have ended at the second book. loved it good series good lesson. a lot to think about.. a lot of truth about government https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Lady-of-Devices-A-Steampunk-Adventure-Novel-Audiobook/B00CP9LJOK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady of Devices: A Steampunk Adventure Novel Subtitle: Magnificent Devices, Book 1 Author: Shelley Adina Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-13 Publisher: Moonshell Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: London, 1889: Victoria is Queen. Charles Darwin's son is Prime Minister. And steam is the power that runs the world. At 17, Claire Trevelyan, daughter of Viscount St. Ives, was expected to do nothing more than pour an elegant cup of tea, sew a fine seam, and catch a rich husband. Unfortunately, Claire's talents lie not in the ballroom, but in the chemistry lab, where things have a regrettable habit of blowing up. When her father gambles the estate on the combustion engine and loses, Claire finds herself down and out on the mean streets of London. But being a young woman of resources and intellect, she turns fortune on its head. It's not long before a new leader rises in the underworld, known only as the Lady of Devices... When she meets Andrew Malvern, a member of the Royal Society of Engineers, she realizes her talents may encompass more than the invention of explosive devices. They may help her realize her dreams and his...if they can both stay alive long enough to see that sometimes the closest friendships can trigger the greatest betrayals.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Shelley Adina) Fri, 10 May 2013 19:08:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Lady-of-Devices-A-Steampunk-Adventure-Novel-Audiobook/B00CP9LJOK thebookvoice.com 05:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady of Devices: A Steampunk Adventure Novel Subtitle: Magnificent Devices, Book 1 Author: Shelley Adina Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-13 Publisher: Moonshell Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: London, 1889: Victoria is Queen. Charles Darwin's son is Prime Minister. And steam is the power that runs the world. At 17, Claire Trevelyan, daughter of Viscount St. Ives, was expected to do nothing more than pour an elegant cup of tea, sew a fine seam, and catch a rich husband. Unfortunately, Claire's talents lie not in the ballroom, but in the chemistry lab, where things have a regrettable habit of blowing up. When her father gambles the estate on the combustion engine and loses, Claire finds herself down and out on the mean streets of London. But being a young woman of resources and intellect, she turns fortune on its head. It's not long before a new leader rises in the underworld, known only as the Lady of Devices... When she meets Andrew Malvern, a member of the Royal Society of Engineers, she realizes her talents may encompass more than the invention of explosive devices. They may help her realize her dreams and his...if they can both stay alive long enough to see that sometimes the closest friendships can trigger the greatest betrayals.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady of Devices: A Steampunk Adventure Novel Subtitle: Magnificent Devices, Book 1 Author: Shelley Adina Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-13 Publisher: Moonshell Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: London, 1889: Victoria is Queen. Charles Darwin's son is Prime Minister. And steam is the power that runs the world. At 17, Claire Trevelyan, daughter of Viscount St. Ives, was expected to do nothing more than pour an elegant cup of tea, sew a fine seam, and catch a rich husband. Unfortunately, Claire's talents lie not in the ballroom, but in the chemistry lab, where things have a regrettable habit of blowing up. When her father gambles the estate on the combustion engine and loses, Claire finds herself down and out on the mean streets of London. But being a young woman of resources and intellect, she turns fortune on its head. It's not long before a new leader rises in the underworld, known only as the Lady of Devices... When she meets Andrew Malvern, a member of the Royal Society of Engineers, she realizes her talents may encompass more than the invention of explosive devices. They may help her realize her dreams and his...if they can both stay alive long enough to see that sometimes the closest friendships can trigger the greatest betrayals.... Members Reviews: Was it really just one book divided into four? Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? A delightful story to listen to. The main character was very determined, very likable. The supporting characters were also well developed and became quite alive (except the mother seemed a bit too exaggerated). I'd recommend this, however, my one reservation is, I think that it was deliberately divided into four for sales. Where this book ended seemed more an end of Act I, than a complete end to a novel.If it was done for sales, well, so be it, but a fully fleshed out book costing a bit more would've most likely earned five stars from me. The author has a delightful imagination and she's created a unique world. But Book One just ended, no resolution, too many issues left hanging. Since Harry Potter's seven books it's become a trend to do this, but in this case, The Lady of Devices would've been best served by being put in one single book. Just my opinon. What was one of the most memorable moments of Lady of Devices: A Steampunk Adventure Novel? I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the "moppets" and how they were transformed. All throughout, the author did a fine job "inventing" machines and giving just enough description so they could be imagined. What does Fiona Hardingham bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her voice is smooth, and so very easy to listen to. The English accent makes the listener absolutely feel as if they are transported to Victorian England. She did a wonderful reading and I've written her name down to find more books. Any additional comments? I really do wish that Audible would combine all of the books in this series into one. It makes the purchasing easier and allows for the story to continue without interruption. Absolutely spectacular! LADY OF DEVICES thoroughly captivated me. There's something truly other-worldly yet so completely natural about this blend of Victorian England (with all its social rules) and Steampunk alternative history. I found myself loathe to put down this book, as the plot twists and turns made it a definite page-turner. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Little-in-Love-Audiobook/B00ZQ2567Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Little in Love Author: Susan E. Fletcher Narrator: Melody Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Inspired by Victor Hugo's classic Les Miserables, A Little in Love beautifully conveys the heartbreaking story of street girl Eponine. Paris, 1832 - a girl lies alone in the darkness, clutching a letter to her heart. Eponine remembers being a child: her swing and the peach tree and the baby brother she loved. Mostly she remembers being miserable. Taught to lie and cheat and to hate the one girl, Cosette, who might have been her friend. Now, at 16, the two girls meet again, and Eponine has one more chance. But what is the price of friendship - the love of a boy? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan E. Fletcher) Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:02:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Little-in-Love-Audiobook/B00ZQ2567Y thebookvoice.com 07:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Little in Love Author: Susan E. Fletcher Narrator: Melody Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Inspired by Victor Hugo's classic Les Miserables, A Little in Love beautifully conveys the heartbreaking story of street girl Eponine. Paris, 1832 - a girl lies alone in the darkness, clutching a letter to her heart. Eponine remembers being a child: her swing and the peach tree and the baby brother she loved. Mostly she remembers being miserable. Taught to lie and cheat and to hate the one girl, Cosette, who might have been her friend. Now, at 16, the two girls meet again, and Eponine has one more chance. But what is the price of friendship - the love of a boy? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Little in Love Author: Susan E. Fletcher Narrator: Melody Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Inspired by Victor Hugo's classic Les Miserables, A Little in Love beautifully conveys the heartbreaking story of street girl Eponine. Paris, 1832 - a girl lies alone in the darkness, clutching a letter to her heart. Eponine remembers being a child: her swing and the peach tree and the baby brother she loved. Mostly she remembers being miserable. Taught to lie and cheat and to hate the one girl, Cosette, who might have been her friend. Now, at 16, the two girls meet again, and Eponine has one more chance. But what is the price of friendship - the love of a boy? Members Reviews: LOVE Melody Grove's reading! What does Melody Grove bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Melody's voice fits the character so well, young and easy to understand. I love her whispered thoughts to the stars. An side story to Les Miserables This was a wonderful book. Your compassion for the characters is immediate. I love hearing a story from a different angle and this is exactly what the author provides. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Search-and-Destroy-Audiobook/B074J9PFYW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Search and Destroy Author: Dean Hughes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: A boy discovers the complexities of conflict in this fast-paced and thoughtful look at the Vietnam War from the acclaimed author of Soldier Boys and Missing in Action. Rick Ward wants to go to war. And he's not sure why. Maybe he's running from his dad and his crazy temper. Maybe he's running from his girl, who seems to think he's more of a joke than a man. Or maybe he's just running - to find himself. After basic training, Rick enlists with the Charlie Rangers, a special unit that ambushes the enemy in secret jungle raids. It is the most dangerous front line duty, and Rick's six-man team will experience everything from horrifying enemy encounters to mourning the death of a comrade. Rick will discover that no one - not protestors, politicians, or writers - has got a clue. And he will see that war is far bigger, scarier, and more complicated than anything he ever could have imagined. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dean Hughes) Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:44:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Search-and-Destroy-Audiobook/B074J9PFYW thebookvoice.com 05:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Search and Destroy Author: Dean Hughes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: A boy discovers the complexities of conflict in this fast-paced and thoughtful look at the Vietnam War from the acclaimed author of Soldier Boys and Missing in Action. Rick Ward wants to go to war. And he's not sure why. Maybe he's running from his dad and his crazy temper. Maybe he's running from his girl, who seems to think he's more of a joke than a man. Or maybe he's just running - to find himself. After basic training, Rick enlists with the Charlie Rangers, a special unit that ambushes the enemy in secret jungle raids. It is the most dangerous front line duty, and Rick's six-man team will experience everything from horrifying enemy encounters to mourning the death of a comrade. Rick will discover that no one - not protestors, politicians, or writers - has got a clue. And he will see that war is far bigger, scarier, and more complicated than anything he ever could have imagined. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Search and Destroy Author: Dean Hughes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: A boy discovers the complexities of conflict in this fast-paced and thoughtful look at the Vietnam War from the acclaimed author of Soldier Boys and Missing in Action. Rick Ward wants to go to war. And he's not sure why. Maybe he's running from his dad and his crazy temper. Maybe he's running from his girl, who seems to think he's more of a joke than a man. Or maybe he's just running - to find himself. After basic training, Rick enlists with the Charlie Rangers, a special unit that ambushes the enemy in secret jungle raids. It is the most dangerous front line duty, and Rick's six-man team will experience everything from horrifying enemy encounters to mourning the death of a comrade. Rick will discover that no one - not protestors, politicians, or writers - has got a clue. And he will see that war is far bigger, scarier, and more complicated than anything he ever could have imagined. Members Reviews: Great War book! A bit of a slow start but took off like a slick. Overall great book! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Passion-of-Dolssa-Audiobook/B01D51FBFY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Passion of Dolssa Author: Julie Berry Narrator: Jayne Entwistle, Fiona Hardingham, Julie Berry, Allan Corduner Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: I must write this account, and when I have finished, I will burn it. Buried deep within the archives of a convent in medieval France is an untold story of love, loss, and wonder and the two girls at the heart of it all. Dolssa is an upper-crust city girl with a secret lover and an uncanny gift. Branded a heretic, she's on the run from the friar who condemned her mother to death by fire and wants Dolssa executed, too. Botille is a matchmaker and a tavernkeeper struggling to keep herself and her sisters on the right side of the law in their seaside town of Bajas. When their lives collide by a dark riverside, Botille rescues a dying Dolssa and conceals her in the tavern, where an unlikely friendship blooms. Aided by her sisters and Symo, her surly but loyal neighbor, Botille nurses Dolssa back to health and hides her from her pursuers. But all of Botille's tricks, tales, and cleverness can't protect them forever, and when the full wrath of the church bears down upon Bajas, Dolssa's passion and Botille's good intentions could destroy the entire village. From the author of the award-winning All the Truth That's in Me comes a spellbinding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final minute and make you wonder if miracles really are possible. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julie Berry) Tue, 12 Apr 2016 02:36:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Passion-of-Dolssa-Audiobook/B01D51FBFY thebookvoice.com 11:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Passion of Dolssa Author: Julie Berry Narrator: Jayne Entwistle, Fiona Hardingham, Julie Berry, Allan Corduner Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: I must write this account, and when I have finished, I will burn it. Buried deep within the archives of a convent in medieval France is an untold story of love, loss, and wonder and the two girls at the heart of it all. Dolssa is an upper-crust city girl with a secret lover and an uncanny gift. Branded a heretic, she's on the run from the friar who condemned her mother to death by fire and wants Dolssa executed, too. Botille is a matchmaker and a tavernkeeper struggling to keep herself and her sisters on the right side of the law in their seaside town of Bajas. When their lives collide by a dark riverside, Botille rescues a dying Dolssa and conceals her in the tavern, where an unlikely friendship blooms. Aided by her sisters and Symo, her surly but loyal neighbor, Botille nurses Dolssa back to health and hides her from her pursuers. But all of Botille's tricks, tales, and cleverness can't protect them forever, and when the full wrath of the church bears down upon Bajas, Dolssa's passion and Botille's good intentions could destroy the entire village. From the author of the award-winning All the Truth That's in Me comes a spellbinding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final minute and make you wonder if miracles really are possible. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Passion of Dolssa Author: Julie Berry Narrator: Jayne Entwistle, Fiona Hardingham, Julie Berry, Allan Corduner Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: I must write this account, and when I have finished, I will burn it. Buried deep within the archives of a convent in medieval France is an untold story of love, loss, and wonder and the two girls at the heart of it all. Dolssa is an upper-crust city girl with a secret lover and an uncanny gift. Branded a heretic, she's on the run from the friar who condemned her mother to death by fire and wants Dolssa executed, too. Botille is a matchmaker and a tavernkeeper struggling to keep herself and her sisters on the right side of the law in their seaside town of Bajas. When their lives collide by a dark riverside, Botille rescues a dying Dolssa and conceals her in the tavern, where an unlikely friendship blooms. Aided by her sisters and Symo, her surly but loyal neighbor, Botille nurses Dolssa back to health and hides her from her pursuers. But all of Botille's tricks, tales, and cleverness can't protect them forever, and when the full wrath of the church bears down upon Bajas, Dolssa's passion and Botille's good intentions could destroy the entire village. From the author of the award-winning All the Truth That's in Me comes a spellbinding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final minute and make you wonder if miracles really are possible. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Remarkable historical fiction This intriguing book introduced me to a disturbing period of European history that I was previously unfamiliar with (even though I have a history minor and MA in Humanities!) Berry weaves a compelling tale with endearing characters into a well-researched backdrop of medieval French history. Dolssa's story generates universal questions and issues that are still relevant today. Berry is a masterful storyteller-- I enjoyed this book even better the second time through! not for me I didn't realize there would be so much about Jesus. It was very well written and the story was interesting, I'll admit, but still....too much jesus. Revelatory! Amazing book rich in history but wealthier in idiosyncratic characters whose lives thrill and terrify. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Maid-of-the-Kings-Court-Audiobook/B01MZJ0IJ0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maid of the King's Court Author: Lucy Worsley Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In the vibrant, volatile court of Henry VIII, can even the most willful young woman direct her own fate and follow her heart in a world ruled by powerful men? Clever, headstrong Elizabeth Rose Camperdowne knows her duty. As the sole heiress to an old but impoverished noble family, Eliza must marry a man of wealth and title - it's the only fate for a girl of her standing. But when a surprising turn of events lands her in the royal court as a maid of honor to Anne of Cleves, Eliza is drawn into the dizzying, dangerous orbit of Henry the Eighth and struggles to distinguish friend from foe. Is her glamorous flirt of a cousin, Katherine Howard, an ally in this deceptive place, or is she Eliza's worst enemy? And then there's Ned Barsby, the king's handsome page, who is entirely unsuitable for Eliza but impossible to ignore. British historian Lucy Worsley provides a vivid, romantic glimpse of the treachery, tragedy, and thrills of life in the Tudor court. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lucy Worsley) Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:00:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Maid-of-the-Kings-Court-Audiobook/B01MZJ0IJ0 thebookvoice.com 06:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maid of the King's Court Author: Lucy Worsley Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In the vibrant, volatile court of Henry VIII, can even the most willful young woman direct her own fate and follow her heart in a world ruled by powerful men? Clever, headstrong Elizabeth Rose Camperdowne knows her duty. As the sole heiress to an old but impoverished noble family, Eliza must marry a man of wealth and title - it's the only fate for a girl of her standing. But when a surprising turn of events lands her in the royal court as a maid of honor to Anne of Cleves, Eliza is drawn into the dizzying, dangerous orbit of Henry the Eighth and struggles to distinguish friend from foe. Is her glamorous flirt of a cousin, Katherine Howard, an ally in this deceptive place, or is she Eliza's worst enemy? And then there's Ned Barsby, the king's handsome page, who is entirely unsuitable for Eliza but impossible to ignore. British historian Lucy Worsley provides a vivid, romantic glimpse of the treachery, tragedy, and thrills of life in the Tudor court. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maid of the King's Court Author: Lucy Worsley Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In the vibrant, volatile court of Henry VIII, can even the most willful young woman direct her own fate and follow her heart in a world ruled by powerful men? Clever, headstrong Elizabeth Rose Camperdowne knows her duty. As the sole heiress to an old but impoverished noble family, Eliza must marry a man of wealth and title - it's the only fate for a girl of her standing. But when a surprising turn of events lands her in the royal court as a maid of honor to Anne of Cleves, Eliza is drawn into the dizzying, dangerous orbit of Henry the Eighth and struggles to distinguish friend from foe. Is her glamorous flirt of a cousin, Katherine Howard, an ally in this deceptive place, or is she Eliza's worst enemy? And then there's Ned Barsby, the king's handsome page, who is entirely unsuitable for Eliza but impossible to ignore. British historian Lucy Worsley provides a vivid, romantic glimpse of the treachery, tragedy, and thrills of life in the Tudor court. Members Reviews: WAY too stupid to live... WAY to boring to listen.. If you like stories of simpering, stupid maidens that could not possibly have any basis in fact, of dumb clucks that learn nothing about themselves or the world they live in and to top it off, preposterous endings that only romantic schoolgirls might appreciate, then by all means have at this drivel. Otherwise, spend a credit on one of the author's non fiction works. This is brainless junk. Such a pity it ignored the facts Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Lucy Worsley is SO entertaining on TV and she knows such a lot about life in the past. In her notes, she says she conceived this novel to make Katherine Howard come alive as a person, not just the "silly girl" she is often dismissed as. (She was only 19 when she was executed and modern research has shown that teenagers are not particularly good at making judgements.) I was SO DISAPPOINTED therefore, that certain KEY facts about Katherine Howard's life were LEFT OUT! What could Lucy Worsley have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Certain KEY FIGURES in Katherine's story should have been portrayed in this novel, viz. LADY ROCHFORD (Anne Boleyn sister-in-law) who acted as procuress for Katherine's lovers, Francis DEREHAM the music master AND TOM CULPEPPER, who was the lover dallying with Katherine while she was Queen. Recent research has suggested that Culpepper raped Katherine when she was 13, and then blackmailed her about it when she became Queen, demanding sexual favors in return for his silence. I DON'T think these facts would have turned Katherine into a martyr, but have made her MORE INTERESTING!! What about Elizabeth Knoweldens performance did you like? Her voices were very good. Do you think Maid of the King's Court needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No. I think it needs to be rewritten along the lines above. Personally, I found the narrator distracting because she was so much like Princess Elizabeth. I think it would have been more helpful to find someone who had ordinary brown hair and therefore DIDN'T resemble anyone famous. That could easily be done with a few tweaks. Any additional comments? Unfortunately, I am so disappointed by the quality of this book, I DON'T think I will be reading any more books by Lucy Worsley. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Far-Journey-Audiobook/B01LT8IGR0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Far Journey Subtitle: A Timeslip Novel of Survival on the Oregon Trail Author: Tom Reppert Narrator: Patricia Santomasso Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: Helen's Sons Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Young, sharp-tongued Paula Masters, used to her cell phones, cherry lattes and designer jeans, suddenly finds herself thrust back in time to 1848 and the Oregon Trail. In modern life, she rebels against the curfews and restrictions of her day, seeing them as unfair hardships. But now in this alien world with its buffalo stampedes, wild Indians, and deadly pestilence, she is about to find out what real hardships are. To get home, she must set aside her rude girl persona and learn how to survive. On the trek, Paula meets young Daniel Langdon, hunter and part-time scout, and an infatuation quickly becomes a great passion. She realizes this is the love of her life and to get home she will have to leave him behind. In the tradition of Outlander, The Far Journey is a grand epic of love and tragedy, loyalty and betrayal, peril and survival. Throughout, Paula Masters is tested in body and soul and must discover the strength and toughness inside her. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Reppert) Mon, 12 Sep 2016 21:58:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Far-Journey-Audiobook/B01LT8IGR0 thebookvoice.com 10:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Far Journey Subtitle: A Timeslip Novel of Survival on the Oregon Trail Author: Tom Reppert Narrator: Patricia Santomasso Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: Helen's Sons Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Young, sharp-tongued Paula Masters, used to her cell phones, cherry lattes and designer jeans, suddenly finds herself thrust back in time to 1848 and the Oregon Trail. In modern life, she rebels against the curfews and restrictions of her day, seeing them as unfair hardships. But now in this alien world with its buffalo stampedes, wild Indians, and deadly pestilence, she is about to find out what real hardships are. To get home, she must set aside her rude girl persona and learn how to survive. On the trek, Paula meets young Daniel Langdon, hunter and part-time scout, and an infatuation quickly becomes a great passion. She realizes this is the love of her life and to get home she will have to leave him behind. In the tradition of Outlander, The Far Journey is a grand epic of love and tragedy, loyalty and betrayal, peril and survival. Throughout, Paula Masters is tested in body and soul and must discover the strength and toughness inside her. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Far Journey Subtitle: A Timeslip Novel of Survival on the Oregon Trail Author: Tom Reppert Narrator: Patricia Santomasso Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: Helen's Sons Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Young, sharp-tongued Paula Masters, used to her cell phones, cherry lattes and designer jeans, suddenly finds herself thrust back in time to 1848 and the Oregon Trail. In modern life, she rebels against the curfews and restrictions of her day, seeing them as unfair hardships. But now in this alien world with its buffalo stampedes, wild Indians, and deadly pestilence, she is about to find out what real hardships are. To get home, she must set aside her rude girl persona and learn how to survive. On the trek, Paula meets young Daniel Langdon, hunter and part-time scout, and an infatuation quickly becomes a great passion. She realizes this is the love of her life and to get home she will have to leave him behind. In the tradition of Outlander, The Far Journey is a grand epic of love and tragedy, loyalty and betrayal, peril and survival. Throughout, Paula Masters is tested in body and soul and must discover the strength and toughness inside her. Members Reviews: The Far Journey The Far Journey: A Timeslip Novel of Survival on the Oregon Trail : Tom Reppert A self absorbed sixteen year old girl finds herself flung back in history, 1880's Oregon Trail traveling from the East to West . A wonderful tale with time travel, historical fiction, romance, hardships, Indian attacks, buffalo stampede, illness, injury and many other emotional events. I was drawn into the journey and felt many of the things Paula felt. I hope to find more by this author in the same genre. The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed. Patricia Santomasso brings these characters to life. "I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator." great way to teach history through fiction If you could sum up The Far Journey in three words, what would they be? Good western story Who was your favorite character and why? Paula was my favorite character because she had sass. Which character as performed by Patricia Santomasso was your favorite? Paula, she performed her with the sass that she had. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Time Travel to the west. Started out slow, but be patience Would you listen to The Far Journey again? Why? I usually do not listen to books twice. What did you like best about this story? It was very interesting once you got past the first couple of chapters. I like history and this was great. What does Patricia Santomasso bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I like audio books, because they are easier to read as I drive. So I would not have even thought about reading this. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No Really Enjoyable Story Any additional comments? If you like historical time-travel stories this is a really good one. Interesting ,engaging and entertaining. A unique, well written and very enjoyable story that completely pulls you into the 19th century and what life was like for the time period. A self centered, bratty 16 year old is transported back in time to the year 1848. She finds herself inhabiting the body of another teenager Libby Quarles, who's family is part of a wagon train heading to Oregon. Her looks are changed but her mind and personality are the same. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Blythewood-Audiobook/B00FGYVWYI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blythewood Author: Carol Goodman Narrator: Leslie Bellair Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Blythewood. At seventeen, Avaline Hall has already buried her mother, survived a horrific factory fire, and escaped from an insane asylum. Now she's on her way to Blythewood Academy, the elite boarding school in New York's mist-shrouded Hudson Valley that her mother attended - and was expelled from. Though she's afraid her high society classmates won't accept a factory girl in their midst, Ava is desperate to unravel her family's murky past, discover the identity of the father she's never known, and perhaps finally understand her mother's abrupt suicide. She's also on the hunt for the identity of the mysterious boy who rescued her from the fire. And she suspects the answers she seeks lie at Blythewood. Vivid and atmospheric, full of mystery and magic, this romantic page-turner by bestselling author Carol Goodman tells the story of a world on the brink of change and the girl who is the catalyst for it all. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carol Goodman) Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:52:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Blythewood-Audiobook/B00FGYVWYI thebookvoice.com 12:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blythewood Author: Carol Goodman Narrator: Leslie Bellair Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Blythewood. At seventeen, Avaline Hall has already buried her mother, survived a horrific factory fire, and escaped from an insane asylum. Now she's on her way to Blythewood Academy, the elite boarding school in New York's mist-shrouded Hudson Valley that her mother attended - and was expelled from. Though she's afraid her high society classmates won't accept a factory girl in their midst, Ava is desperate to unravel her family's murky past, discover the identity of the father she's never known, and perhaps finally understand her mother's abrupt suicide. She's also on the hunt for the identity of the mysterious boy who rescued her from the fire. And she suspects the answers she seeks lie at Blythewood. Vivid and atmospheric, full of mystery and magic, this romantic page-turner by bestselling author Carol Goodman tells the story of a world on the brink of change and the girl who is the catalyst for it all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blythewood Author: Carol Goodman Narrator: Leslie Bellair Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Blythewood. At seventeen, Avaline Hall has already buried her mother, survived a horrific factory fire, and escaped from an insane asylum. Now she's on her way to Blythewood Academy, the elite boarding school in New York's mist-shrouded Hudson Valley that her mother attended - and was expelled from. Though she's afraid her high society classmates won't accept a factory girl in their midst, Ava is desperate to unravel her family's murky past, discover the identity of the father she's never known, and perhaps finally understand her mother's abrupt suicide. She's also on the hunt for the identity of the mysterious boy who rescued her from the fire. And she suspects the answers she seeks lie at Blythewood. Vivid and atmospheric, full of mystery and magic, this romantic page-turner by bestselling author Carol Goodman tells the story of a world on the brink of change and the girl who is the catalyst for it all. Members Reviews: Really Great Listen Like all Carol Goodman books, this was a wonderful, rich story that completely captivates. Thoroughly enjoyed this one! Another wonderful book by Goodman What did you love best about Blythewood? The story was very unique. All of the characters were so well written they came to life. Who was your favorite character and why? Helen Loved this book from a favorite author! I've been a fan of Carol Goodman's work since I read Lake of Dead Languages years ago. This is my first time reading/listening to one of her YA books and I loved it. Immediately purchased Ravencliffe with one of my credits. Audible, please make an audio version of Goodman's final book in the series, Hawthorn! Too many faults I got this book first, because I had enjoyed Goodman's audiobook River Road. And second, because a review said it reminded them of Harry Potter's world with the fantasy creatures and magic. Having said this I have to say this is the farthest thing from Harry Potter I have ever read or listened to. There is no playfulness, very poor character development and the plot leaves a lot to be desired. The narration is just as bad and difficult to distinguish one character from another. Leslie's main distinction being one girl who sounds like she's got a stuffy nose and the other doesn't. This book may be ok for a preteen but seems way too immature for an adult. odd It seemed to be like a girl version of Harry Potter. I am not a fan of harry potter. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Hattie-Ever-After-Audiobook/B00B0ZJFV4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hattie Ever After Author: Kirby Larson Narrator: Kirsten Potter, Kirby Larson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: After leaving Uncle Chester's homestead claim, orphan Hattie Brooks throws a lasso around a new dream, even bigger than the Montana sky. She wants to be a reporter, knowing full well that a few pieces published in the Arlington News will not suffice. Real reporters must go to Grand Places, and do Grand Things, like Hattie's hero Nellie Bly. Another girl might be stymied by this, but Hattie has faced down a hungry wolf and stood up to a mob of angry men. Nothing can squash her desire to write for a big city newspaper. A letter and love token from Uncle Chester's old flame in San Francisco fuels that desire and Hattie jumps at the opportunity to get there by working as a seamstress for a traveling acting troupe. This could be her chance to solve the mystery of her "scoundrel" uncle and, in the process, help her learn more about herself. But Hattie must first tell Charlie that she will not join him in Seattle. Even though her heart approves of Charlie's plan for their marriage, her mind fears that saying yes to him would be saying no to herself. Hattie holds her own in the big city, literally pitching her way to a byline, and a career that could be even bigger than Nellie Bly's. But can making headlines compensate for the pain of betrayal and lost love? Hattie must dig deep to find her own true place in the world. Kirby Larson once again creates a lovingly written novel about the remarkable and resilient young orphan, Hattie Inez Brooks. Critic Reviews: "Readers will fall for this earnest, wide-eyed, and strong-minded young woman.... Historical fiction with heart." (Kirkus Reviews,) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kirby Larson) Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:00:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Hattie-Ever-After-Audiobook/B00B0ZJFV4 thebookvoice.com 05:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hattie Ever After Author: Kirby Larson Narrator: Kirsten Potter, Kirby Larson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: After leaving Uncle Chester's homestead claim, orphan Hattie Brooks throws a lasso around a new dream, even bigger than the Montana sky. She wants to be a reporter, knowing full well that a few pieces published in the Arlington News will not suffice. Real reporters must go to Grand Places, and do Grand Things, like Hattie's hero Nellie Bly. Another girl might be stymied by this, but Hattie has faced down a hungry wolf and stood up to a mob of angry men. Nothing can squash her desire to write for a big city newspaper. A letter and love token from Uncle Chester's old flame in San Francisco fuels that desire and Hattie jumps at the opportunity to get there by working as a seamstress for a traveling acting troupe. This could be her chance to solve the mystery of her "scoundrel" uncle and, in the process, help her learn more about herself. But Hattie must first tell Charlie that she will not join him in Seattle. Even though her heart approves of Charlie's plan for their marriage, her mind fears that saying yes to him would be saying no to herself. Hattie holds her own in the big city, literally pitching her way to a byline, and a career that could be even bigger than Nellie Bly's. But can making headlines compensate for the pain of betrayal and lost love? Hattie must dig deep to find her own true place in the world. Kirby Larson once again creates a lovingly written novel about the remarkable and resilient young orphan, Hattie Inez Brooks. Critic Reviews: "Readers will fall for this earnest, wide-eyed, and strong-minded young woman.... Historical fiction with heart." (Kirkus Reviews,) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hattie Ever After Author: Kirby Larson Narrator: Kirsten Potter, Kirby Larson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: After leaving Uncle Chester's homestead claim, orphan Hattie Brooks throws a lasso around a new dream, even bigger than the Montana sky. She wants to be a reporter, knowing full well that a few pieces published in the Arlington News will not suffice. Real reporters must go to Grand Places, and do Grand Things, like Hattie's hero Nellie Bly. Another girl might be stymied by this, but Hattie has faced down a hungry wolf and stood up to a mob of angry men. Nothing can squash her desire to write for a big city newspaper. A letter and love token from Uncle Chester's old flame in San Francisco fuels that desire and Hattie jumps at the opportunity to get there by working as a seamstress for a traveling acting troupe. This could be her chance to solve the mystery of her "scoundrel" uncle and, in the process, help her learn more about herself. But Hattie must first tell Charlie that she will not join him in Seattle. Even though her heart approves of Charlie's plan for their marriage, her mind fears that saying yes to him would be saying no to herself. Hattie holds her own in the big city, literally pitching her way to a byline, and a career that could be even bigger than Nellie Bly's. But can making headlines compensate for the pain of betrayal and lost love? Hattie must dig deep to find her own true place in the world. Kirby Larson once again creates a lovingly written novel about the remarkable and resilient young orphan, Hattie Inez Brooks. Critic Reviews: "Readers will fall for this earnest, wide-eyed, and strong-minded young woman.... Historical fiction with heart." (Kirkus Reviews,) Members Reviews: Great narrator tackles timeless story. My one and only complaint is the increased amount of romance in Hattie Ever After vs Hattie Big Sky. There's nothing terrible or racy, but I listen with a 1st and 3rd grader- and the love interests of Hattie were not of interest to them. It would be perfect for 5th grade and up. The story is masterfully written and brings this period of history to life. Such a great story...and great ending! We love the story even though we were sad she left MT; we loved the reading of it and even the author's commentary at the end was great! It is educational, inspiring, faith-building and example-setting and I and my 4 children ages 8-15 highly recommend it! Some seemed a bit far-fetched but still great! Tween review If you could sum up Hattie Ever After in three words, what would they be? Emotional, determination, decisive What other book might you compare Hattie Ever After to and why? Little House series, the Rose years because Rose, also, is a determined woman set on having a career as a reporter. Have you listened to any of Kirsten Potter and Kirby Larson s other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, I listened to Hattie Big Sky first. It was very good which is why I bought the book. I liked this one better. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, it was...and I did! Any additional comments? I listened to Hattie Big Sky which this book is the sequel to, and they are both amazing. Both are about a high school girl going from orphan to farm girl to big city girl. I personally enjoyed book two more, but it depends on what you like. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Prodigal-Audiobook/B016CH7RDC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prodigal Subtitle: Lost Imperials, Book 2 Author: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler Jolley Narrator: Gwendolyn Druyor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Two journeys. One inescapable outcome. No time to lose. Stein has been with the Hollows for as long as she can remember. Taken as a child, she has no memories of her past - and that's always been fine by her. Until the day she stumbles across a hidden journal containing the devastating truth about her paternity. Now everything she thought she knew - and everyone she thought she could trust - has changed. The truth about who she is and where she came from is a secret so deep, it will rock the Hollows and the Tesla Institute alike. During a test to verify her bloodlines, Stein makes a terrible discovery. She is carrying a rare genetic mutation that is slowly killing her. Unsure who to turn to and running out of time, she has no choice but to turn to Tesla - her most hated enemy - for help. But can she trust the man who she's been fighting against her whole life, or will she end up another piece in his deadly game of cat and mouse with the people who betrayed her so long ago? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry Ficklin) Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:17:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Prodigal-Audiobook/B016CH7RDC thebookvoice.com 05:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prodigal Subtitle: Lost Imperials, Book 2 Author: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler Jolley Narrator: Gwendolyn Druyor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Two journeys. One inescapable outcome. No time to lose. Stein has been with the Hollows for as long as she can remember. Taken as a child, she has no memories of her past - and that's always been fine by her. Until the day she stumbles across a hidden journal containing the devastating truth about her paternity. Now everything she thought she knew - and everyone she thought she could trust - has changed. The truth about who she is and where she came from is a secret so deep, it will rock the Hollows and the Tesla Institute alike. During a test to verify her bloodlines, Stein makes a terrible discovery. She is carrying a rare genetic mutation that is slowly killing her. Unsure who to turn to and running out of time, she has no choice but to turn to Tesla - her most hated enemy - for help. But can she trust the man who she's been fighting against her whole life, or will she end up another piece in his deadly game of cat and mouse with the people who betrayed her so long ago? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prodigal Subtitle: Lost Imperials, Book 2 Author: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler Jolley Narrator: Gwendolyn Druyor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Two journeys. One inescapable outcome. No time to lose. Stein has been with the Hollows for as long as she can remember. Taken as a child, she has no memories of her past - and that's always been fine by her. Until the day she stumbles across a hidden journal containing the devastating truth about her paternity. Now everything she thought she knew - and everyone she thought she could trust - has changed. The truth about who she is and where she came from is a secret so deep, it will rock the Hollows and the Tesla Institute alike. During a test to verify her bloodlines, Stein makes a terrible discovery. She is carrying a rare genetic mutation that is slowly killing her. Unsure who to turn to and running out of time, she has no choice but to turn to Tesla - her most hated enemy - for help. But can she trust the man who she's been fighting against her whole life, or will she end up another piece in his deadly game of cat and mouse with the people who betrayed her so long ago? Members Reviews: More than steampunk. Tesla, genetics,& deep story What did you like best about this story? The story fascinated me from the beginning, feeling as it's well thought out world of gadgets and time travel along with the motives of the people. The world is full of nifty research and gadgets that could be and is used by the Rifters. There are people who live with enhancements with good reason. We also get time travel, but not as much of that is done. I also get the feel that there are rules and restrictions on using and when going in the time spectrum, but we don't see that side here. We get to see Tesla! In the current time Tesla is only a brain that's wired into the Institutes speakers and cameras. He's a brilliant man and still working! But ooooh, he's a devilish man as well. Have you listened to any of Gwendolyn Druyors other performances before? How does this one compare? This is the first time for me listening to Gwendolyn. I'll share what I enjoyed about it though. Gwendolyn did a splendid performance. Gwendolyn does a voice of Tesla through the speaker, and it sounds like it's coming through an old speaker! I really enjoyed Gwendolyn's interpretation of feelings through pauses when speaking. These really help hit home a spectrum of emotions depending on what's happening. She has the dreamy, tender feel to her voice as her rhythm smooths with longer pauses at moments of kisses to give use the feel they are sweet and lasting memories. Even when voices were to sound flat, she did it in the same vocal for the character. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I wanted to keep listening as I wanted to know what was happening to Stein, and the others but mostly Stein as this story is about her. And what was everyone at Tesla's Institute up to, as it couldn't be good. In the end I kept watching the time left of the story as I feared we wouldn't get a complete ending, that we would end on a cliffhanger. There are a few speculations I have of Ember and Stein and I got some hints and answers. There is an ending, but there is also a revelation that has me scrambling to see where the next book is! Any additional comments? Wow. The prologue has a lot of information that had me pausing and noting questions I'm hoping to get answers to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Mit-dem-Ruecken-zur-Wand-Trilogie-der-Wendepunkte-2-Audiobook/B00TPK98OA Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Mit dem Rücken zur Wand (Trilogie der Wendepunkte 2) Autor:: Klaus Kordon Erzähler: Klaus Kordon, Christian Baumann Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-22-11 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine spannende und bewegende Geschichte über die Menschen dieser Zeit, über ihre Stärken und Schwächen, Irrtümer und Sehnsüchte, ihre Verführbarkeit und ihren Mut. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Klaus Kordon) Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:29:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Mit-dem-Ruecken-zur-Wand-Trilogie-der-Wendepunkte-2-Audiobook/B00TPK98OA thebookvoice.com 02:52:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Mit dem Rücken zur Wand (Trilogie der Wendepunkte 2) Autor:: Klaus Kordon Erzähler: Klaus Kordon, Christian Baumann Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-22-11 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine spannende und bewegende Geschichte über die Menschen dieser Zeit, über ihre Stärken und Schwächen, Irrtümer und Sehnsüchte, ihre Verführbarkeit und ihren Mut. Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Mit dem Rücken zur Wand (Trilogie der Wendepunkte 2) Autor:: Klaus Kordon Erzähler: Klaus Kordon, Christian Baumann Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-22-11 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine spannende und bewegende Geschichte über die Menschen dieser Zeit, über ihre Stärken und Schwächen, Irrtümer und Sehnsüchte, ihre Verführbarkeit und ihren Mut. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Beautiful-Days-Audiobook/B005MKIATG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beautiful Days Subtitle: A Bright Young Things Novel Author: Anna Godbersen Narrator: Caitlin Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: For the bright young things of 1929, the beautiful days seem endless, filled with romance and heartbreak, adventure and intrigue, friendship and rivalry. After a month in New York, Cordelia Grey and Letty Larkspur are small-town girls no longer. They spend their afternoons with Astrid Donal at the Greys lush Long Island estate and their nights in Manhattans bustling metropolis. But Letty's not content to be a mere socialite. She is ready at last to chase her Broadway dreams - no matter the cost. Cordelia is still reeling from the death of her father at the hands of Thom Hale, the man she thought she loved. Now she is set to honor Darius Greys legacy... and take her revenge. Promised to Cordelias half brother, Astrid is caught up in a world of dazzling jewels and glittering nights - and the sparkle is blinding. Charlie Grey is a gangster playing a dangerous game; and for Astrid, Cordelia, and Letty, the stakes could be deadly. From the New York Times best-selling author of The Luxe comes the second book in an epic series set in the dizzying last summer of the Jazz Age. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Godbersen) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:54:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Beautiful-Days-Audiobook/B005MKIATG thebookvoice.com 08:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beautiful Days Subtitle: A Bright Young Things Novel Author: Anna Godbersen Narrator: Caitlin Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: For the bright young things of 1929, the beautiful days seem endless, filled with romance and heartbreak, adventure and intrigue, friendship and rivalry. After a month in New York, Cordelia Grey and Letty Larkspur are small-town girls no longer. They spend their afternoons with Astrid Donal at the Greys lush Long Island estate and their nights in Manhattans bustling metropolis. But Letty's not content to be a mere socialite. She is ready at last to chase her Broadway dreams - no matter the cost. Cordelia is still reeling from the death of her father at the hands of Thom Hale, the man she thought she loved. Now she is set to honor Darius Greys legacy... and take her revenge. Promised to Cordelias half brother, Astrid is caught up in a world of dazzling jewels and glittering nights - and the sparkle is blinding. Charlie Grey is a gangster playing a dangerous game; and for Astrid, Cordelia, and Letty, the stakes could be deadly. From the New York Times best-selling author of The Luxe comes the second book in an epic series set in the dizzying last summer of the Jazz Age. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beautiful Days Subtitle: A Bright Young Things Novel Author: Anna Godbersen Narrator: Caitlin Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: For the bright young things of 1929, the beautiful days seem endless, filled with romance and heartbreak, adventure and intrigue, friendship and rivalry. After a month in New York, Cordelia Grey and Letty Larkspur are small-town girls no longer. They spend their afternoons with Astrid Donal at the Greys lush Long Island estate and their nights in Manhattans bustling metropolis. But Letty's not content to be a mere socialite. She is ready at last to chase her Broadway dreams - no matter the cost. Cordelia is still reeling from the death of her father at the hands of Thom Hale, the man she thought she loved. Now she is set to honor Darius Greys legacy... and take her revenge. Promised to Cordelias half brother, Astrid is caught up in a world of dazzling jewels and glittering nights - and the sparkle is blinding. Charlie Grey is a gangster playing a dangerous game; and for Astrid, Cordelia, and Letty, the stakes could be deadly. From the New York Times best-selling author of The Luxe comes the second book in an epic series set in the dizzying last summer of the Jazz Age. Members Reviews: LOVES! What did you love best about Beautiful Days? I love the WHOLE thing. The way the story unfolded, I litterally laughed outloud at parts and was taken with the times of the era. One of my favorites! Must read. What did you like best about this story? Anna Godbersen writes this time era well. I am so facinated by it, I liked it all. Which character as performed by Caitlin Davies was your favorite? Cordelia Grey of course. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, and almost did! Better than the First I listened to the audio version of this book from Amazon's Audible. The reader, Caitlin Davies was FANTASTIC. Her voice was smooth and she livened the story. I would give Caitlin 5 stars. Sometimes, when listening to a book instead of reading it, the choice of the reader can be a terrible mistake that can negatively affect the book. I have read all of Anna Godberson's books thus far. Beautiful Days was a good read, nothing over top but a solid story. No doubt about it, Anna's writing is simply beautiful. She has a way with words. In this second installment the story centers aroung the girls, Letty, Cordelia and Astrid but also features more of Charlie. I liked that Charlie had a bigger role in the story as now he has to take over his Fathers Empire. I enjoyed watching Cordelia getting more aquainted and at ease in her new role and lifestyle. As many have said before me, Astrid is annoying, spoiled and whiny at best. So, I wont say much about her but that she gets in a whole heep of trouble, more than once, for her foolishness. Letty, is who I am rooting for to make it big and become the talk of the town. I am hoping in the next installment she has the limelight and the story will revolve around her. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Purple-Heart-Audiobook/B00S1PCAN6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Purple Heart Author: Patricia McCormick Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When Private Matt Duffy wakes up in an army hospital in Iraq, he's honored with a Purple Heart. But he doesn't feel like a hero. There's a memory that haunts him: an image of a young Iraqi boy as a bullet hits his chest. Matt can't shake the feeling that he was somehow involved in his death. But because of a head injury he sustained just moments after the boy was shot, Matt can't quite put all the pieces together. Eventually Matt is sent back into combat with his squad--Justin, Wolf, and Charlene, the soldiers who have become his family during his time in Iraq. He just wants to go back to being the soldier he once was. But he sees potential threats everywhere and lives in fear of not being able to pull the trigger when the time comes. In combat there is no black and white, and Matt soon discovers that the notion of who is guilty is very complicated indeed. National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick has written a visceral and compelling portrait of life in a war zone, where loyalty is valued above all, and death is terrifyingly commonplace. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia McCormick) Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:49:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Purple-Heart-Audiobook/B00S1PCAN6 thebookvoice.com 04:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Purple Heart Author: Patricia McCormick Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When Private Matt Duffy wakes up in an army hospital in Iraq, he's honored with a Purple Heart. But he doesn't feel like a hero. There's a memory that haunts him: an image of a young Iraqi boy as a bullet hits his chest. Matt can't shake the feeling that he was somehow involved in his death. But because of a head injury he sustained just moments after the boy was shot, Matt can't quite put all the pieces together. Eventually Matt is sent back into combat with his squad--Justin, Wolf, and Charlene, the soldiers who have become his family during his time in Iraq. He just wants to go back to being the soldier he once was. But he sees potential threats everywhere and lives in fear of not being able to pull the trigger when the time comes. In combat there is no black and white, and Matt soon discovers that the notion of who is guilty is very complicated indeed. National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick has written a visceral and compelling portrait of life in a war zone, where loyalty is valued above all, and death is terrifyingly commonplace. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Purple Heart Author: Patricia McCormick Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When Private Matt Duffy wakes up in an army hospital in Iraq, he's honored with a Purple Heart. But he doesn't feel like a hero. There's a memory that haunts him: an image of a young Iraqi boy as a bullet hits his chest. Matt can't shake the feeling that he was somehow involved in his death. But because of a head injury he sustained just moments after the boy was shot, Matt can't quite put all the pieces together. Eventually Matt is sent back into combat with his squad--Justin, Wolf, and Charlene, the soldiers who have become his family during his time in Iraq. He just wants to go back to being the soldier he once was. But he sees potential threats everywhere and lives in fear of not being able to pull the trigger when the time comes. In combat there is no black and white, and Matt soon discovers that the notion of who is guilty is very complicated indeed. National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick has written a visceral and compelling portrait of life in a war zone, where loyalty is valued above all, and death is terrifyingly commonplace. Members Reviews: "Purple Heart" Deserves a Silver Star On the cover of the copy of Patricia McCormick's novel "Purple Heart" that I read is a close-up photo of a boy's face. Only the eyebrows, dark eyes, and nose show clearly, framed by short dark hair and small sections of his ears. The rest of the photo, in graphic design terms, bleeds off the printed cover. "Never," we are told, "judge a book by its cover," but never have I seen a cover that so aptly sums up the contents. Of course, you need to read the book before you can understand and judge how apt the cover is - but then, in truth, you need to read "Purple Heart" period. Listed as a "young adult" book, it is one of the most adult books about the young men and women we adults send to fight our wars that I have ever read. As a citizen, Ms. McCormick has been an avowed critic of the war in Iraq, but as an artist she explores the war and the youngsters who fight it with a cool eye and a superb ear. Her characters sound like soldiers in the 21st century, worried about each other, worried about the families they left behind, worried about the people they must live and serve among, too. "Purple Heart" concerns itself with a small moment in the war - it's not about a great battle, nor an act of supreme bravery, nor a question of global politics. No, Ms. McCormick focuses on one squad of soldiers as they depend on their courage, their morality, and their need to make nearly instantaneous decisions in action. To one young soldier, Private Matt Duffy, both his sanity and his humanity are at stake as he strives to remember the moment before he was wounded. He faces Kafka-like military bureaucracy and Camus-like self-doubt as his body heals. I will not spoil the story - it's a good story - but I will present my belief that Ms. McCormick has done far more than write a good story. She has created a great novel that deserves to be in the pantheon of "The Red Badge of Courage," "All Quiet on the Western Front," "Catch-22," and "They Things They Carried." Gut wrenching story Tbi happens in war and in sports. The brain is a interesting part of our anatomy th s t guides us and protect s us sometimes from ourselves. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Still-Star-Crossed-Audiobook/B01GVWY8IU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Star-Crossed Author: Melinda Taub Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Soon to be an ABC TV show by producer Shonda Rhimes! Still Star-Crossed follows the aftermath of the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet, as mysterious figures in Verona are determined to reignite the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. In fair Verona, enemies still walk the streets. Two news hearts. Same two families. The fight to the altar is about to happen. All. Over. Again. This homage to the classic Shakespearean tale of Romeo and Juliet will have listeners pining for a star-crossed love of their very own. Critic Reviews: "A perfect blend of the intimate and the epic, the story both honors its origin and works in its own right." (Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melinda Taub) Tue, 21 Jun 2016 03:53:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Still-Star-Crossed-Audiobook/B01GVWY8IU thebookvoice.com 09:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Star-Crossed Author: Melinda Taub Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Soon to be an ABC TV show by producer Shonda Rhimes! Still Star-Crossed follows the aftermath of the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet, as mysterious figures in Verona are determined to reignite the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. In fair Verona, enemies still walk the streets. Two news hearts. Same two families. The fight to the altar is about to happen. All. Over. Again. This homage to the classic Shakespearean tale of Romeo and Juliet will have listeners pining for a star-crossed love of their very own. Critic Reviews: "A perfect blend of the intimate and the epic, the story both honors its origin and works in its own right." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Star-Crossed Author: Melinda Taub Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Soon to be an ABC TV show by producer Shonda Rhimes! Still Star-Crossed follows the aftermath of the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet, as mysterious figures in Verona are determined to reignite the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. In fair Verona, enemies still walk the streets. Two news hearts. Same two families. The fight to the altar is about to happen. All. Over. Again. This homage to the classic Shakespearean tale of Romeo and Juliet will have listeners pining for a star-crossed love of their very own. Critic Reviews: "A perfect blend of the intimate and the epic, the story both honors its origin and works in its own right." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Excellent work! What a great storyline, life after death of Romeo and Juliet. I like the happily ever after for Rosaline and Benvolio. The mystery, suspense, and thriller moments kept me surprisingly engage! I can't wait to see the MOVIE beautifully done loved every minute of it. Wanted it never to end. Look forward to more like it. Great Potential, Poor Delivery The premise of this novel is incredibly interesting. But the characters are poorly drawn and the mystery was predictable. The romance is also painful to listen to. The love triangle features two men who are both jerks to the female lead, Rosaline. One is a misogynist who calls her names and blames her for everything that happened in Romeo and Juliet, because she had the nerve not to love Romeo back. The other gets her drunk and uses the rules of their misogynistic society to force her into an engagement of his choosing. In the end, all of Benvolio's verbal abuse wins him Rosaline's heart. It was gross. I seriously got to the point where I was skipping through Rosaline and Benvolio's scenes because of how agonizing they were. The only reason I continued pushing through the novel was because it will be a new series on ABC and I wanted to be familiar with the work the show is adapted from. So far, I'm liking the changes I am seeing based on the trailer for the the TV series and I trust Shondaland to produce quality storytelling. So hopefully this will be a case where the adaptation is better than the original show. It should be easy to do since the bar is already so low. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Break-with-Charity-Audiobook/B00CICDBJA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Break with Charity Subtitle: A Story about the Salem Witch Trials Author: Ann Rinaldi Narrator: Laura Hicks Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Susanna desperately wants to join the circle of girls who meet every week at the parsonage. What she doesnt realize is that the leader of the group, the malicious Ann Putnam, is about to set off a torrent of false accusations leading to the imprisonment and execution of countless innocent people. When Susanna puts the pieces together, she faces a painful choice. She can keep quiet and let the witch-hunt panic continue, or she can break charity with the groupand risk having her family named as witches. Critic Reviews: "Rich with detailsA Break with Charity portrays an excruciating era in American history from a unique perspective, and it will be enjoyed by readers who enjoy psychology, the supernatural, and history." ( School Library Journal) "Rinaldis research is flawless and her period familiarity striking, but her strongest power is as a storyteller." ( Childrens Literature) "A graceful blend of fiction and history.... The artful placement of Susannah as an observer provides a 360-degree view of the causes and effects of inexplicable mass persecution. At the same time, the authors quiet, factual style stands in a soothing contrast to her inherently shocking and histrionic subject matter. Finely tuned, well researched, and very accessible, this novel ranks with Rinaldis finest work." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Rinaldi) Wed, 01 May 2013 00:05:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Break-with-Charity-Audiobook/B00CICDBJA thebookvoice.com 07:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Break with Charity Subtitle: A Story about the Salem Witch Trials Author: Ann Rinaldi Narrator: Laura Hicks Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Susanna desperately wants to join the circle of girls who meet every week at the parsonage. What she doesnt realize is that the leader of the group, the malicious Ann Putnam, is about to set off a torrent of false accusations leading to the imprisonment and execution of countless innocent people. When Susanna puts the pieces together, she faces a painful choice. She can keep quiet and let the witch-hunt panic continue, or she can break charity with the groupand risk having her family named as witches. Critic Reviews: "Rich with detailsA Break with Charity portrays an excruciating era in American history from a unique perspective, and it will be enjoyed by readers who enjoy psychology, the supernatural, and history." ( School Library Journal) "Rinaldis research is flawless and her period familiarity striking, but her strongest power is as a storyteller." ( Childrens Literature) "A graceful blend of fiction and history.... The artful placement of Susannah as an observer provides a 360-degree view of the causes and effects of inexplicable mass persecution. At the same time, the authors quiet, factual style stands in a soothing contrast to her inherently shocking and histrionic subject matter. Finely tuned, well researched, and very accessible, this novel ranks with Rinaldis finest work." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Break with Charity Subtitle: A Story about the Salem Witch Trials Author: Ann Rinaldi Narrator: Laura Hicks Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Susanna desperately wants to join the circle of girls who meet every week at the parsonage. What she doesnt realize is that the leader of the group, the malicious Ann Putnam, is about to set off a torrent of false accusations leading to the imprisonment and execution of countless innocent people. When Susanna puts the pieces together, she faces a painful choice. She can keep quiet and let the witch-hunt panic continue, or she can break charity with the groupand risk having her family named as witches. Critic Reviews: "Rich with detailsA Break with Charity portrays an excruciating era in American history from a unique perspective, and it will be enjoyed by readers who enjoy psychology, the supernatural, and history." ( School Library Journal) "Rinaldis research is flawless and her period familiarity striking, but her strongest power is as a storyteller." ( Childrens Literature) "A graceful blend of fiction and history.... The artful placement of Susannah as an observer provides a 360-degree view of the causes and effects of inexplicable mass persecution. At the same time, the authors quiet, factual style stands in a soothing contrast to her inherently shocking and histrionic subject matter. Finely tuned, well researched, and very accessible, this novel ranks with Rinaldis finest work." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Captivating Story, Interesting Subject Matter Would you listen to A Break with Charity again? Why? Yes, I very much enjoyed the novel. Both the subject matter and the story are captivating and the author is able to draw readers in and keep them listening/turning pages. What did you like best about this story? The main character is this story is flawed, just like everyone else. She makes choices in her life and then must live with the consequences of those choices. The story did not necessarily have a happy ending and was aptly able to convey a moral. Which scene was your favorite? When Susanna is chastised by Joseph for not coming forward earlier. She made some obvious errors in judgement, doing the wrong things to protect her family. Joseph did a good job acting as a conscience and evoking an emotional response in the reader, feeling the position Susanna had been out in. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Susanna decides to let go of her anger and hate and forgive Ann Putnam. She seems to have realized that not letting go would continue to be a blight upon her own life. Terrible book do not bother This book has terrible pacing so you cant tell what time it is and how old everyone is and it jumps almost 20 years ahead and doesn't mention the date until halfway through the chapter. Almost everyone has the same handful of first names so its nearly impossible to differentiate between characters. The main antagonist and her mother are both named Ann Putnam and it's almost never mentioned who is being talked about/to. Perfect history book for young readers This was a very well written story in which the author definitely did her homework and knew her facts. It definitely is written for younger folks but I still liked it. The narrator was over dramatic!! Good Teen Book I listened to this in the car on the way to Salem with my daughter, to get the full experience. The book was good; Salem (around Halloween) good for those under 12, perhaps. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Rumors-Audiobook/B002UZHPIS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumors Subtitle: A Luxe Novel Author: Anna Godbersen Narrator: Nina Siemaszko Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: All eyes are on those closest to the dearly departed: her mischievous sister, Diana, now the family's only hope for redemption; New York's most notorious cad, Henry Schoon-maker, the flame Elizabeth never extinguished; the seductive Penelope Hayes, poised to claim all that her best friend left behind including Henry; even Elizabeth's scheming former maid, Lina Broud, who discovers that while money matters and breeding counts, gossip is the new currency. As old friends become rivals, Manhattan's most dazzling socialites find their futures threatened by whispers from the past. In this delicious sequel to The Luxe, nothing is more dangerous than a scandal . . . or more precious than a secret. Editorial Reviews: Anna Godberson, writer, and Nina Siemaszko, performer, continue their tetralogy of young adult novels set in the upper echelons of Manhattans socialite shenanigan-shapers around the turn of the 19th century with Rumors. a continuation of the Holland sisters misadventures that began in the novel, The Luxe. As with the earlier novel, Rumors is gossipy, adventurous, enlaced with descriptions of opulence and beauty, and designed to hit upon the social high points of books from Twilight to Pride and Prejudice: unrequited love, star-crossed love, and love in cool clothes. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Godbersen) Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:18:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Rumors-Audiobook/B002UZHPIS thebookvoice.com 09:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumors Subtitle: A Luxe Novel Author: Anna Godbersen Narrator: Nina Siemaszko Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: All eyes are on those closest to the dearly departed: her mischievous sister, Diana, now the family's only hope for redemption; New York's most notorious cad, Henry Schoon-maker, the flame Elizabeth never extinguished; the seductive Penelope Hayes, poised to claim all that her best friend left behind including Henry; even Elizabeth's scheming former maid, Lina Broud, who discovers that while money matters and breeding counts, gossip is the new currency. As old friends become rivals, Manhattan's most dazzling socialites find their futures threatened by whispers from the past. In this delicious sequel to The Luxe, nothing is more dangerous than a scandal . . . or more precious than a secret. Editorial Reviews: Anna Godberson, writer, and Nina Siemaszko, performer, continue their tetralogy of young adult novels set in the upper echelons of Manhattans socialite shenanigan-shapers around the turn of the 19th century with Rumors. a continuation of the Holland sisters misadventures that began in the novel, The Luxe. As with the earlier novel, Rumors is gossipy, adventurous, enlaced with descriptions of opulence and beauty, and designed to hit upon the social high points of books from Twilight to Pride and Prejudice: unrequited love, star-crossed love, and love in cool clothes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumors Subtitle: A Luxe Novel Author: Anna Godbersen Narrator: Nina Siemaszko Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: All eyes are on those closest to the dearly departed: her mischievous sister, Diana, now the family's only hope for redemption; New York's most notorious cad, Henry Schoon-maker, the flame Elizabeth never extinguished; the seductive Penelope Hayes, poised to claim all that her best friend left behind including Henry; even Elizabeth's scheming former maid, Lina Broud, who discovers that while money matters and breeding counts, gossip is the new currency. As old friends become rivals, Manhattan's most dazzling socialites find their futures threatened by whispers from the past. In this delicious sequel to The Luxe, nothing is more dangerous than a scandal . . . or more precious than a secret. Editorial Reviews: Anna Godberson, writer, and Nina Siemaszko, performer, continue their tetralogy of young adult novels set in the upper echelons of Manhattans socialite shenanigan-shapers around the turn of the 19th century with Rumors. a continuation of the Holland sisters misadventures that began in the novel, The Luxe. As with the earlier novel, Rumors is gossipy, adventurous, enlaced with descriptions of opulence and beauty, and designed to hit upon the social high points of books from Twilight to Pride and Prejudice: unrequited love, star-crossed love, and love in cool clothes. Members Reviews: Good story; TERRIBLE mispronunciations I enjoyed the story; however, I find it hard to believe that there are so many mispronounced words- and I'm talking COMMON words. Is there no review of the audio before it is published? It is especially disturbing that there are so many gaffes in light of the fact that this is marketed as a young adult audiobook- instead of improving the vocabularies of young listeners, it will impress on them the wrong way to pronounce things! Unfortunately, the entire series is read by the same person. Overall I enjoyed the book. My fiance had had it in her Library since I had nothing to read so, I started the series. Overall, I have been enjoying the books. Everything has been going the way I had wanted it to until this book... haha! Anyways I am ready to start the third book and see what lies ahead. disappointing I enjoyed this book until the end. The book needed to continue. Perhaps I am not a realist but when the book ended all I could feel was let down. A TRAGIC love story This book does not have a happy ending and I realize there isn't always a happy ending, however, I want something positive to come out of a story I read. I didn't get anything from this book, it's just tragedy after tragedy. Ugh. dissapointed. There was only one scene of love making which I appreciated. I don't need those kinds of details. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Fools-Gold-Audiobook/B00FZ35IXQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fools' Gold Subtitle: Order of Darkness, Book 3 Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: All that glitters may well be gold in the third book in the Order of Darkness quartet filled with intrigue, mystery, and romance, from number-one New York Times best-selling author Philippa Gregory. Tasked to expose a coin counterfeiting scheme, Luca and Isolde travel to Venice just in time for Carnival. Amid the masks, parties, and excitement, the romantic attraction between the two reaches a new intensity that neither can deny. Their romance is interrupted by the arrival of the alchemist, who may be the con artist they've been looking for. But as Luca starts to investigate the original charge, the alchemist reveals his true goal - he plans to create the Philosopher's Stone, a mystical substance said to be capable of turning base metals into gold and producing the elixir of life. With pounds of undocumented gold coins and an assistant who claims to be decades older than she appears, all evidence points to the possibility that the alchemist has succeeded in his task. But as Luca and Isolde get closer to the truth, they discover that reality may be more sinister than they ever could have imagined. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philippa Gregory) Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:57:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Fools-Gold-Audiobook/B00FZ35IXQ thebookvoice.com 09:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fools' Gold Subtitle: Order of Darkness, Book 3 Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: All that glitters may well be gold in the third book in the Order of Darkness quartet filled with intrigue, mystery, and romance, from number-one New York Times best-selling author Philippa Gregory. Tasked to expose a coin counterfeiting scheme, Luca and Isolde travel to Venice just in time for Carnival. Amid the masks, parties, and excitement, the romantic attraction between the two reaches a new intensity that neither can deny. Their romance is interrupted by the arrival of the alchemist, who may be the con artist they've been looking for. But as Luca starts to investigate the original charge, the alchemist reveals his true goal - he plans to create the Philosopher's Stone, a mystical substance said to be capable of turning base metals into gold and producing the elixir of life. With pounds of undocumented gold coins and an assistant who claims to be decades older than she appears, all evidence points to the possibility that the alchemist has succeeded in his task. But as Luca and Isolde get closer to the truth, they discover that reality may be more sinister than they ever could have imagined. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fools' Gold Subtitle: Order of Darkness, Book 3 Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: All that glitters may well be gold in the third book in the Order of Darkness quartet filled with intrigue, mystery, and romance, from number-one New York Times best-selling author Philippa Gregory. Tasked to expose a coin counterfeiting scheme, Luca and Isolde travel to Venice just in time for Carnival. Amid the masks, parties, and excitement, the romantic attraction between the two reaches a new intensity that neither can deny. Their romance is interrupted by the arrival of the alchemist, who may be the con artist they've been looking for. But as Luca starts to investigate the original charge, the alchemist reveals his true goal - he plans to create the Philosopher's Stone, a mystical substance said to be capable of turning base metals into gold and producing the elixir of life. With pounds of undocumented gold coins and an assistant who claims to be decades older than she appears, all evidence points to the possibility that the alchemist has succeeded in his task. But as Luca and Isolde get closer to the truth, they discover that reality may be more sinister than they ever could have imagined. Members Reviews: Not her best Ive read every PG book shes written. Shes my favorite author. I can say Fools Gold is better than the first 2 but this series is my least favorite of all Her books. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Ransom-of-Mercy-Carter-Audiobook/B00G9D44ZY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ransom of Mercy Carter Author: Caroline B. Cooney Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Deerfield, Massachusetts--late February, 1704. Although the town is surrounded by a 12-foot-high wall and soldiers stand guard, Mercy Carter doesnt feel completely safe. Deerfield is one of the most remote settlements in the English colonies, and Indian raids are a constant threat. When the raid does come, the colony is overwhelmed. Mercy and the rest of the townspeople are forced to march 300 miles north through bitter cold into Canada. Adopted into Indian families or sold to French Canadians, the people of Deerfield vow to never forget their home. But they are treated well, and as time passes, they are no longer sure where home is. Caroline B. Cooney, the best selling author of such titles as The Face on the Milk Carton and Whatever Happened to Janie?, bases this powerful tale on real-life events and people. Narrator Christina Moore expresses the turmoil within Mercys heart as she struggles to understand the true meaning of love and family. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Caroline B. Cooney) Tue, 29 Oct 2013 08:19:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Ransom-of-Mercy-Carter-Audiobook/B00G9D44ZY thebookvoice.com 06:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ransom of Mercy Carter Author: Caroline B. Cooney Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Deerfield, Massachusetts--late February, 1704. Although the town is surrounded by a 12-foot-high wall and soldiers stand guard, Mercy Carter doesnt feel completely safe. Deerfield is one of the most remote settlements in the English colonies, and Indian raids are a constant threat. When the raid does come, the colony is overwhelmed. Mercy and the rest of the townspeople are forced to march 300 miles north through bitter cold into Canada. Adopted into Indian families or sold to French Canadians, the people of Deerfield vow to never forget their home. But they are treated well, and as time passes, they are no longer sure where home is. Caroline B. Cooney, the best selling author of such titles as The Face on the Milk Carton and Whatever Happened to Janie?, bases this powerful tale on real-life events and people. Narrator Christina Moore expresses the turmoil within Mercys heart as she struggles to understand the true meaning of love and family. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ransom of Mercy Carter Author: Caroline B. Cooney Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Deerfield, Massachusetts--late February, 1704. Although the town is surrounded by a 12-foot-high wall and soldiers stand guard, Mercy Carter doesnt feel completely safe. Deerfield is one of the most remote settlements in the English colonies, and Indian raids are a constant threat. When the raid does come, the colony is overwhelmed. Mercy and the rest of the townspeople are forced to march 300 miles north through bitter cold into Canada. Adopted into Indian families or sold to French Canadians, the people of Deerfield vow to never forget their home. But they are treated well, and as time passes, they are no longer sure where home is. Caroline B. Cooney, the best selling author of such titles as The Face on the Milk Carton and Whatever Happened to Janie?, bases this powerful tale on real-life events and people. Narrator Christina Moore expresses the turmoil within Mercys heart as she struggles to understand the true meaning of love and family. Members Reviews: Native American Raid on Old Deerfield Village with Captives Taken on Forced March Well written & I've read a lot of books about children captured by Native Americans since I was in 4th grade (many years ago). I recommend this book for adults even though it was written for older children, When I lived in Mass. from 1957 to 1966, I visited Old Deerfield Village a number of times. Having done so, helped me better visualize the Native American attack on the community is described. In addition, being familiar with the topography & the Berkshire Mountains gave be a better understanding of the forced journey the prisoners endured. How any of them survived is truly amazing; but, then, they did not live with central heating, etc. as we do today. Valuable book for young teens This is a young adult book that I read as a mentor for a group of young teenage girls. It is compelling in its complex yet clear examination of themes of family, loyalty, religion, duty, diversity of cultures, importance of the development of one's own identity; all told within a simple story and with very clear and compelling writing. The world a lot of teenagers live in today is very murky as to these themes and it is refreshing to find the themes clearly delineated and viewed in a world where things are very different from, yet much the same as, today's world. I wish all of today's teenagers had to read this book. Ransom of Mercy Carter I recently discovered via Ancestry.com that Mercy Carter is, in fact, my 6th Great Grand Aunt, so was delighted to find this book about their experiences beginning on Feb. 29th, 1704. While this book is fiction, it is based on historic fact. I appreciate that Ms. Cooney tells what is fact, what is fiction at the end of the story. I've done research since this discovery and this is pretty much "spot on". The true horror of their experience is impossible to imagine, but the book tells the story in an age appropriate manner. I've purchased several copies to distribute among the family, as we are decendants of her brother John who is mentioned in the book. Any student of American history would certainly learn something of the dangers and struggles of our founding fathers. Recommend to anyone The ransom of mercy carter is by far one of my favorite books. I am constantly rereading it along with others by Caroline like Wanted!, losing Christina series, freeze, etc.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Bamboo-People-Audiobook/B004DE1MEM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bamboo People Author: Mitali Perkins Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "Bang! A side door bursts open. Soldiers pour into the room. They're shouting and waving rifles. I shield my head with my arms. It was a lie! I think, my mind racing. Girls and boys alike are screaming. The soldiers prod and herd some of us together and push the rest apart as if we're cows or goats. Their leader, though, is a middle-aged man. He's moving slowly, intently, not dashing around like the others. 'Take the boys only, Win Min,' I overhear him telling a tall, gangly soldier. 'Make them obey.'" Chiko isn't a fighter by nature. He's a book-loving Burmese boy whose father, a doctor, is in prison for resisting the government. Tu Reh, on the other hand, wants to fight for freedom after watching Burmese soldiers destroy his Karenni family's home and bamboo fields. Timidity becomes courage and anger becomes compassion as each boy is changed by unlikely friendships formed under extreme circumstances. This coming-of-age novel takes place against the political and military backdrop of modern-day Burma. Narrated by two teenagers on opposing sides of the conflict between the Burmese government and the Karenni, one of the many ethnic minorities in Burma, Bamboo People explores the nature of violence, power, and prejudice. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Jonathan Davis rises to the challenge of depicting both sides of an ethnic war with distinct voices and steadfast pacing. Eschewing accents, he clearly portrays characters of both genders and diverse ages and nationalities. Daviss serious, calm delivery of a few tense scenes makes for a gripping listen, but overall the story is surprisingly understated for a war narrative." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mitali Perkins) Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:00:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Bamboo-People-Audiobook/B004DE1MEM thebookvoice.com 05:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bamboo People Author: Mitali Perkins Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "Bang! A side door bursts open. Soldiers pour into the room. They're shouting and waving rifles. I shield my head with my arms. It was a lie! I think, my mind racing. Girls and boys alike are screaming. The soldiers prod and herd some of us together and push the rest apart as if we're cows or goats. Their leader, though, is a middle-aged man. He's moving slowly, intently, not dashing around like the others. 'Take the boys only, Win Min,' I overhear him telling a tall, gangly soldier. 'Make them obey.'" Chiko isn't a fighter by nature. He's a book-loving Burmese boy whose father, a doctor, is in prison for resisting the government. Tu Reh, on the other hand, wants to fight for freedom after watching Burmese soldiers destroy his Karenni family's home and bamboo fields. Timidity becomes courage and anger becomes compassion as each boy is changed by unlikely friendships formed under extreme circumstances. This coming-of-age novel takes place against the political and military backdrop of modern-day Burma. Narrated by two teenagers on opposing sides of the conflict between the Burmese government and the Karenni, one of the many ethnic minorities in Burma, Bamboo People explores the nature of violence, power, and prejudice. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Jonathan Davis rises to the challenge of depicting both sides of an ethnic war with distinct voices and steadfast pacing. Eschewing accents, he clearly portrays characters of both genders and diverse ages and nationalities. Daviss serious, calm delivery of a few tense scenes makes for a gripping listen, but overall the story is surprisingly understated for a war narrative." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bamboo People Author: Mitali Perkins Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "Bang! A side door bursts open. Soldiers pour into the room. They're shouting and waving rifles. I shield my head with my arms. It was a lie! I think, my mind racing. Girls and boys alike are screaming. The soldiers prod and herd some of us together and push the rest apart as if we're cows or goats. Their leader, though, is a middle-aged man. He's moving slowly, intently, not dashing around like the others. 'Take the boys only, Win Min,' I overhear him telling a tall, gangly soldier. 'Make them obey.'" Chiko isn't a fighter by nature. He's a book-loving Burmese boy whose father, a doctor, is in prison for resisting the government. Tu Reh, on the other hand, wants to fight for freedom after watching Burmese soldiers destroy his Karenni family's home and bamboo fields. Timidity becomes courage and anger becomes compassion as each boy is changed by unlikely friendships formed under extreme circumstances. This coming-of-age novel takes place against the political and military backdrop of modern-day Burma. Narrated by two teenagers on opposing sides of the conflict between the Burmese government and the Karenni, one of the many ethnic minorities in Burma, Bamboo People explores the nature of violence, power, and prejudice. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Jonathan Davis rises to the challenge of depicting both sides of an ethnic war with distinct voices and steadfast pacing. Eschewing accents, he clearly portrays characters of both genders and diverse ages and nationalities. Daviss serious, calm delivery of a few tense scenes makes for a gripping listen, but overall the story is surprisingly understated for a war narrative." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: #1 One of the best book ever. It will leave you at the edge of your seat. Well-crafted book that moves me !!! This is an extremely well written book with beautiful descriptions of varied settings in crazy unpredictable Burma. The complex relationships of war and refugee peoples are handled amazingly well in this "young adult" book. I am 65 years old with lots of serious reading in my background and this book though a YA book will stick with me for awhile. Captivating Any additional comments? This excellent story, told from two points of view, encourages empathy for its young adult audience. I recommend it to teen boys, especially, as it deals with pressures young men face. I think it pairs nicely with Elephant Run. Best book I've ever bought on audible My first of many. I'm just kidding but I preferred the audiobook to reading the actual book and it was much quicker. Thank you https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Calico-Captive-Audiobook/B00B0ZRPRK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Calico Captive Author: Elizabeth George Speare Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One early morning in 1754 an Indian raid on a small New Hampshire settlement shatters all young Miriam Willards hopes and dreams. Suddenly she and her family are victims of the French and Indian War. Forced to march north to Canada, they will either be held captive by the Indians or sold to the French as slaves. After the nerve-wracking experience of running an Indian gauntlet, Miriam is sold to a wealthy French family in Montreal. Held captive for a ransom that may never arrive, she longs for the handsome young soldier she left behind. When her boldness and independence get her thrown out on to the hostile streets, she must use her wits to survive until she can find a way home. This Newbery Award-winning author of The Bronze Bow used the lives of real people to inspire her vibrant recreations of history. Narrator Barbara Caruso captures the novels compelling characters and strong sense of place to present an informative and insightful history lesson. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth George Speare) Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:04:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Calico-Captive-Audiobook/B00B0ZRPRK thebookvoice.com 06:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Calico Captive Author: Elizabeth George Speare Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One early morning in 1754 an Indian raid on a small New Hampshire settlement shatters all young Miriam Willards hopes and dreams. Suddenly she and her family are victims of the French and Indian War. Forced to march north to Canada, they will either be held captive by the Indians or sold to the French as slaves. After the nerve-wracking experience of running an Indian gauntlet, Miriam is sold to a wealthy French family in Montreal. Held captive for a ransom that may never arrive, she longs for the handsome young soldier she left behind. When her boldness and independence get her thrown out on to the hostile streets, she must use her wits to survive until she can find a way home. This Newbery Award-winning author of The Bronze Bow used the lives of real people to inspire her vibrant recreations of history. Narrator Barbara Caruso captures the novels compelling characters and strong sense of place to present an informative and insightful history lesson. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Calico Captive Author: Elizabeth George Speare Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One early morning in 1754 an Indian raid on a small New Hampshire settlement shatters all young Miriam Willards hopes and dreams. Suddenly she and her family are victims of the French and Indian War. Forced to march north to Canada, they will either be held captive by the Indians or sold to the French as slaves. After the nerve-wracking experience of running an Indian gauntlet, Miriam is sold to a wealthy French family in Montreal. Held captive for a ransom that may never arrive, she longs for the handsome young soldier she left behind. When her boldness and independence get her thrown out on to the hostile streets, she must use her wits to survive until she can find a way home. This Newbery Award-winning author of The Bronze Bow used the lives of real people to inspire her vibrant recreations of history. Narrator Barbara Caruso captures the novels compelling characters and strong sense of place to present an informative and insightful history lesson. Members Reviews: Great book for under age 18 This is a great book suited for those under age 18, in my opinion. The author generally follows the facts of the kidnapping but changes and adds to make it more colorful reading at a much lighter level. Reminded me of the TV show Little House on the Prairie. Timeless Story! I read this book in elementary school and was thrilled to find it as an adult! Every young person should read this book. Very interesting and a different historic lesson than is taught in school. Unforgettable I read this book as an elementary school student decades ago & have never forgotten it. An interesting story; still enjoyable after all these yrs. Classic Children's Lit Elizabeth George Speare is the best at writing historical novels for the older elementary and young teen reader. She does her research and creates terrific, full-bodied characters Five Stars Another excellent story by Elizabeth George Speare! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Cat-of-Bubastes-Audiobook/B0788RDMN5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cat of Bubastes Author: G. A. Henty Narrator: James Winston Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "The Cat of Bubastes" is a historical novel for young people about ancient Egypt by G.A. Henty. It takes place on or around 1250 B.C. After his father, the king of the Rebu, is killed in battle with the Egyptian army and the Rebu nation is conquered by the Egyptians, the young prince Amuba is carried away as a captive to Egypt, along with his faithful charioteer, Jethro. In Thebes, Amuba becomes the servant and companion to Chebron, the son of Ameres, high priest of Osiris. The lads become involved in a mystery as they begin to uncover evidence of a murderous conspiracy within the ranks of the priesthood. However, before they are able to prevent it, they are forced to flee for their lives when they accidentally cause the death of the successor to the Cat of Bubastes, one of the most sacred animals in Egypt. With Jethro as their guide and protector, the boys make plans to escape from Egyptian territory and return to Amuba's homeland. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature biacuaduc@gmail.com (G. A. Henty) Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:31:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Cat-of-Bubastes-Audiobook/B0788RDMN5 thebookvoice.com 10:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cat of Bubastes Author: G. A. Henty Narrator: James Winston Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "The Cat of Bubastes" is a historical novel for young people about ancient Egypt by G.A. Henty. It takes place on or around 1250 B.C. After his father, the king of the Rebu, is killed in battle with the Egyptian army and the Rebu nation is conquered by the Egyptians, the young prince Amuba is carried away as a captive to Egypt, along with his faithful charioteer, Jethro. In Thebes, Amuba becomes the servant and companion to Chebron, the son of Ameres, high priest of Osiris. The lads become involved in a mystery as they begin to uncover evidence of a murderous conspiracy within the ranks of the priesthood. However, before they are able to prevent it, they are forced to flee for their lives when they accidentally cause the death of the successor to the Cat of Bubastes, one of the most sacred animals in Egypt. With Jethro as their guide and protector, the boys make plans to escape from Egyptian territory and return to Amuba's homeland. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cat of Bubastes Author: G. A. Henty Narrator: James Winston Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "The Cat of Bubastes" is a historical novel for young people about ancient Egypt by G.A. Henty. It takes place on or around 1250 B.C. After his father, the king of the Rebu, is killed in battle with the Egyptian army and the Rebu nation is conquered by the Egyptians, the young prince Amuba is carried away as a captive to Egypt, along with his faithful charioteer, Jethro. In Thebes, Amuba becomes the servant and companion to Chebron, the son of Ameres, high priest of Osiris. The lads become involved in a mystery as they begin to uncover evidence of a murderous conspiracy within the ranks of the priesthood. However, before they are able to prevent it, they are forced to flee for their lives when they accidentally cause the death of the successor to the Cat of Bubastes, one of the most sacred animals in Egypt. With Jethro as their guide and protector, the boys make plans to escape from Egyptian territory and return to Amuba's homeland. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Henty is an excellent author! My son read every single one of ... G.A. Henty is an excellent author! My son read every single one of his books during our homeschooling years, and I read them alongside him. Even though they were written to appeal to a young man/boy, as an adult woman I loved every moment of the adventure. My son now collects these books. I'm currently beginning a collection for my nephew. History & Mystery - (back in the day) interesting book with references back to ancient Egypt and related religious practices , the development of monotheism in Egypt with many references to the Holy Bible As Well as tribes and varuis populations of that time. but I've enjoyed learning history through a good number of his books Henry's style is a tad difficult to read, but I've enjoyed learning history through a good number of his books. This one I read aloud to my 15 and 12 home as part of our homeschool ancient history studies. They liked the story line and the action scenes. A historical read! I love ancient Egypt and the culture that it was. So beautiful and idyllic in morals and convictions. A wonderful read of the human heart as well as how important it is to treat everyone with respect and kindness. Not bad, but flawed The last third of the novel is rushed, so that a battle to reclaim the hero's throne gets less attention than a hippo hunt https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Scarlet-Audiobook/B00DQD691M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scarlet Author: A. C. Gaughen Narrator: Helen Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 242 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Posing as one of Robin Hood's thieves to avoid the evil Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire. Only Big John and Robin Hood know the truth - that the agile thief posing as a whip of a boy is actually a fearless young woman with a secret past. It's getting harder to hide as Gisbourne's camp seeks to find Scarlet and drive Robin Hood out of Nottinghamshire. But Scarlet's instinct for self-preservation is at war with a strong sense of responsibility to the people who took her in when she was on the run, and she finds it's not so easy to turn her back on her band and townspeople. As Gisbourne draws closer to Scarlet and puts innocent lives at risk, she must decide how much the people of Nottinghamshire mean to her, especially John Little, a flirtatious fellow outlaw, and Robin, whose quick smiles and temper have the rare power to unsettle Scarlet. Full of exciting action, secrets, and romance, this imaginative retelling of the classic tale will have listeners following every move of Robin Hood and band of thieves. biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. C. Gaughen) Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:48:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Scarlet-Audiobook/B00DQD691M thebookvoice.com 06:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scarlet Author: A. C. Gaughen Narrator: Helen Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 242 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Posing as one of Robin Hood's thieves to avoid the evil Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire. Only Big John and Robin Hood know the truth - that the agile thief posing as a whip of a boy is actually a fearless young woman with a secret past. It's getting harder to hide as Gisbourne's camp seeks to find Scarlet and drive Robin Hood out of Nottinghamshire. But Scarlet's instinct for self-preservation is at war with a strong sense of responsibility to the people who took her in when she was on the run, and she finds it's not so easy to turn her back on her band and townspeople. As Gisbourne draws closer to Scarlet and puts innocent lives at risk, she must decide how much the people of Nottinghamshire mean to her, especially John Little, a flirtatious fellow outlaw, and Robin, whose quick smiles and temper have the rare power to unsettle Scarlet. Full of exciting action, secrets, and romance, this imaginative retelling of the classic tale will have listeners following every move of Robin Hood and band of thieves. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scarlet Author: A. C. Gaughen Narrator: Helen Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 242 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Posing as one of Robin Hood's thieves to avoid the evil Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire. Only Big John and Robin Hood know the truth - that the agile thief posing as a whip of a boy is actually a fearless young woman with a secret past. It's getting harder to hide as Gisbourne's camp seeks to find Scarlet and drive Robin Hood out of Nottinghamshire. But Scarlet's instinct for self-preservation is at war with a strong sense of responsibility to the people who took her in when she was on the run, and she finds it's not so easy to turn her back on her band and townspeople. As Gisbourne draws closer to Scarlet and puts innocent lives at risk, she must decide how much the people of Nottinghamshire mean to her, especially John Little, a flirtatious fellow outlaw, and Robin, whose quick smiles and temper have the rare power to unsettle Scarlet. Full of exciting action, secrets, and romance, this imaginative retelling of the classic tale will have listeners following every move of Robin Hood and band of thieves. Members Reviews: Gender Bending in Sherwood Forrest Action, romance, and gender-bending in medieval England; Scarlet is satisfying in every way. When my daughter was three, she was swept up in the legend of Robin Hood. She dressed up in green and shot imaginary arrows all through the house. She thought nothing of playing a boy character. By the time she was four, shed learned enough at pre-school to know that the only place in the Robin Hood story for girls, was as Maid Marion: waiting. But Scarlet is waiting for no one. She's on the run from the malevolent Lord Gisbourne and has joined Robin Hood's Merry Men as a boy. Nobody but Robin and Big John knows her secret. Scarlet can take care of herself. Rob and John shot daggers at each other. With their eyes, leastways. Im the only one who shoots real daggers. But that doesnt preclude some tantalizing romantic tension between her and Robin, 'Ill keep your heart, Scar,' he whispered. 'If you keep mine.' Narrated by the honey-voiced Helen Stern, a veteran romance and erotica reader, she brings just the right amount of swagger and vulnerability to our heroine. Ugh, one of the worst books I've ever heard. I have a rule, start a book, finish a book. It took all I had to finish this book. This might be the worst book on Audible, in my opinion. It was like reading Twilight, but with Robin Hood and Little John, instead of Edward and Jacob. And I hated Twilight! if listening to someone whine for hours is your thing, then you'll love this book. I actually like story, plot and character development. There is none of that here. Even Robin, is reduced to a love sick teenager who can only whine and lash out. Scarlet, is a whining girl, who can't decide if she wants to be a boy or a girl. But when anyone tries to talk to her or interact with her, she blows up at them and storms off. Then complains for 10 minutes about how no one understands her. I actually found myself pulling for the villans, just so that the story would end. I'm glad I didn't waste a credit on this book. Thankfully, I got it on sale . One of my favorite reads of the year! Scarlet is one of those books, that for me, needs to be listened to on audiobook the improper grammar was so distracting that I just couldnt see it, read it, and have it not be like a flashing red stoplight in my face. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/To-Herat-and-Cabul-Audiobook/B002VA9P0S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Herat and Cabul Author: G.A. Henty Narrator: Stuart Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Resourceful and intrepid, he soon finds himself involved in a number of dangerous and daring undercover missions during what has come to be called the First Afghan War. On one of these missions he rescues from certain death a young Afghan chief, and the friendship that develops between them has surprising consequences. biacuaduc@gmail.com (G.A. Henty) Thu, 04 Nov 2004 21:05:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/To-Herat-and-Cabul-Audiobook/B002VA9P0S thebookvoice.com 09:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Herat and Cabul Author: G.A. Henty Narrator: Stuart Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Resourceful and intrepid, he soon finds himself involved in a number of dangerous and daring undercover missions during what has come to be called the First Afghan War. On one of these missions he rescues from certain death a young Afghan chief, and the friendship that develops between them has surprising consequences. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Herat and Cabul Author: G.A. Henty Narrator: Stuart Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Resourceful and intrepid, he soon finds himself involved in a number of dangerous and daring undercover missions during what has come to be called the First Afghan War. On one of these missions he rescues from certain death a young Afghan chief, and the friendship that develops between them has surprising consequences. Members Reviews: Historically Relevant Adventure My wife and I enjoyed the story and would recommend it .. however, the download package we obtained had three errors in it that were distracting. (a) One of the chapters was out of sequence (14 and 15 were swapped I think), (b) as one chapter ended, previous material reappeared and (c) a few minutes of material were left out in the climax of the last chapter. I hope audible will correct these errors .. I would still recommend the story despite these errors. I would place this just below the Lion of St. Mark for story telling, but their are a few more interesting ethical dilemas that the protagonist must sort out in this story... Also, while tragic in its telling of a British reversal.. the story does illustrate Keegan's thesis in the History of War that war is the clash between cultures. This story offers more to think about ... and provoked many conversations between my wife and I over British imperialism. Western culture seems to need a more serious re-examination today as unserious minds express themselves too frequently in the popular media of our times. Confusion GA Henry is a great author, and this book is a good one. However the reading is decent at best. Chapters 12 and 13 are mixed up I. The reading order. great story, but out of order. I enjoyed the story and narrator, but two of the chapters were flipped around so that chapter 13 came before chapter 12. Also, I think there is a section missing in the last chapter. Not Recommended This is not one of Henty's best stories, being a bit dull and repetitive and loaded with too much detail. That said, it would have been endurable had it not been wholly ruined by the poor production of the recording. The deadpan and dispassionate inflection of the narrator made it impossible to maintain an interest in an already slow narrative. His too common confusion of the name of the main character, Angus, with Agnes was exceedingly irksome. Most annoying, however was the fact that the story was read out of order separating events in the narrative that happened successively with events that came later and repeating portions that had had already been read. If you want to read this book make sure you have a hearty interest in the historical context and choose a different version. Bad audio files What would have made To Herat and Cabul better? The audio files for chapter 12 and chapter 13 are flip-flopped. A couple pages worth of audio file is missing from the last chapter. What did you like best about this story? I have always loved G.A. Henty. His portrayal of history is always interesting, and while his fiction is fairly repetitive from book to book, it is a story I enjoy. I would especially recommend this story to anyone who wants to hear about the evils of indecision in military leadership. What does Stuart Langton bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The reader does not put much emotion into his words. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Color-Song-Audiobook/B00N97A34Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Color Song Author: Victoria Strauss Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: By the author of the acclaimed Passion Blue, a Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2012 and "a rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion," comes a fascinating companion novel. Artistically brilliant, Giulia is blessed - or cursed - with a spirits gift: she can hear the mysterious singing of the colors as she creates them in the convent workshop of Maestra Humilitá. Its here that Giulia, forced into the convent against her will, has found unexpected happiness and rekindled her passion to become a painter - an impossible dream for any woman in 15th century Italy. But when a dying Humilitá bequeaths Giulia her most prized possession - the secret formula for the luminously beautiful paint called Passion blue - Giulia realizes shes in danger from those who have long coveted the famous color. Faced with the prospect of a life in the convent barred from painting as punishment for keeping Humilitás secret, Giulia is struck by a desperate idea: What if she disguises herself as a boy? Could she make her way to Venice and find work as an artists apprentice? Along with the truth of who she is, Giulia carries more dangerous secrets: the exquisite voices of her paint colors and the formula for Humilitás Passion blue. And Venice, she discovers, with its gilded palazzos and masked balls, has secrets of its own. Trapped in her false identity in this dream-like place where reality and reflection are easily confused, and where art and ambition, love and deception hover like dense fog, can Giulia find her way? This stunning, compelling novel explores timeless themes of love and illusion, gender and identity as it asks the question: what does it mean to risk everything to pursue your passion? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victoria Strauss) Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:57:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Color-Song-Audiobook/B00N97A34Y thebookvoice.com 08:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Color Song Author: Victoria Strauss Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: By the author of the acclaimed Passion Blue, a Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2012 and "a rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion," comes a fascinating companion novel. Artistically brilliant, Giulia is blessed - or cursed - with a spirits gift: she can hear the mysterious singing of the colors as she creates them in the convent workshop of Maestra Humilitá. Its here that Giulia, forced into the convent against her will, has found unexpected happiness and rekindled her passion to become a painter - an impossible dream for any woman in 15th century Italy. But when a dying Humilitá bequeaths Giulia her most prized possession - the secret formula for the luminously beautiful paint called Passion blue - Giulia realizes shes in danger from those who have long coveted the famous color. Faced with the prospect of a life in the convent barred from painting as punishment for keeping Humilitás secret, Giulia is struck by a desperate idea: What if she disguises herself as a boy? Could she make her way to Venice and find work as an artists apprentice? Along with the truth of who she is, Giulia carries more dangerous secrets: the exquisite voices of her paint colors and the formula for Humilitás Passion blue. And Venice, she discovers, with its gilded palazzos and masked balls, has secrets of its own. Trapped in her false identity in this dream-like place where reality and reflection are easily confused, and where art and ambition, love and deception hover like dense fog, can Giulia find her way? This stunning, compelling novel explores timeless themes of love and illusion, gender and identity as it asks the question: what does it mean to risk everything to pursue your passion? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Color Song Author: Victoria Strauss Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: By the author of the acclaimed Passion Blue, a Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2012 and "a rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion," comes a fascinating companion novel. Artistically brilliant, Giulia is blessed - or cursed - with a spirits gift: she can hear the mysterious singing of the colors as she creates them in the convent workshop of Maestra Humilitá. Its here that Giulia, forced into the convent against her will, has found unexpected happiness and rekindled her passion to become a painter - an impossible dream for any woman in 15th century Italy. But when a dying Humilitá bequeaths Giulia her most prized possession - the secret formula for the luminously beautiful paint called Passion blue - Giulia realizes shes in danger from those who have long coveted the famous color. Faced with the prospect of a life in the convent barred from painting as punishment for keeping Humilitás secret, Giulia is struck by a desperate idea: What if she disguises herself as a boy? Could she make her way to Venice and find work as an artists apprentice? Along with the truth of who she is, Giulia carries more dangerous secrets: the exquisite voices of her paint colors and the formula for Humilitás Passion blue. And Venice, she discovers, with its gilded palazzos and masked balls, has secrets of its own. Trapped in her false identity in this dream-like place where reality and reflection are easily confused, and where art and ambition, love and deception hover like dense fog, can Giulia find her way? This stunning, compelling novel explores timeless themes of love and illusion, gender and identity as it asks the question: what does it mean to risk everything to pursue your passion? Members Reviews: A remarkable work So little is known about women painters in the fifteenth and sixteenth century. While this is a work of fiction primarily, it does give a vibrant picture of life for a woman in these times. I was fascinated by the descriptions of the making of paints and their special formulas and horrified by the treatment of the nuns. The book is wonderfully read and dramatized with a surprise ending. This series kept my interest strong without giving up any critical Information as well as keeping me from noticing some subtle plot lines that ,keep the stories moving https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Red-Berries-White-Clouds-Blue-Sky-Audiobook/B00R1WC7P6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky Author: Sandra Dallas Narrator: Jennifer Ikeda Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's 1942: Tomi Itano, 12, is a second-generation Japanese American who lives in California with her family on their strawberry farm. Although her parents came from Japan and her grandparents still live there, Tomi considers herself an American. She doesn't speak Japanese and has never been to Japan. But after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, things change. No Japs Allowed signs hang in store windows and Tomi's family is ostracized. Things get much worse. Suspected as a spy, Tomi's father is taken away. The rest of the Itano family is sent to an internment camp in Colorado. Many other Japanese American families face a similar fate. Tomi becomes bitter, wondering how her country could treat her and her family like the enemy. What does she need to do to prove she is an honorable American? Sandra Dallas shines a light on a dark period of American history in this story of a young Japanese American girl caught up in the prejudices and World War II. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sandra Dallas) Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:15:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Red-Berries-White-Clouds-Blue-Sky-Audiobook/B00R1WC7P6 thebookvoice.com 05:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky Author: Sandra Dallas Narrator: Jennifer Ikeda Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's 1942: Tomi Itano, 12, is a second-generation Japanese American who lives in California with her family on their strawberry farm. Although her parents came from Japan and her grandparents still live there, Tomi considers herself an American. She doesn't speak Japanese and has never been to Japan. But after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, things change. No Japs Allowed signs hang in store windows and Tomi's family is ostracized. Things get much worse. Suspected as a spy, Tomi's father is taken away. The rest of the Itano family is sent to an internment camp in Colorado. Many other Japanese American families face a similar fate. Tomi becomes bitter, wondering how her country could treat her and her family like the enemy. What does she need to do to prove she is an honorable American? Sandra Dallas shines a light on a dark period of American history in this story of a young Japanese American girl caught up in the prejudices and World War II. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky Author: Sandra Dallas Narrator: Jennifer Ikeda Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's 1942: Tomi Itano, 12, is a second-generation Japanese American who lives in California with her family on their strawberry farm. Although her parents came from Japan and her grandparents still live there, Tomi considers herself an American. She doesn't speak Japanese and has never been to Japan. But after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, things change. No Japs Allowed signs hang in store windows and Tomi's family is ostracized. Things get much worse. Suspected as a spy, Tomi's father is taken away. The rest of the Itano family is sent to an internment camp in Colorado. Many other Japanese American families face a similar fate. Tomi becomes bitter, wondering how her country could treat her and her family like the enemy. What does she need to do to prove she is an honorable American? Sandra Dallas shines a light on a dark period of American history in this story of a young Japanese American girl caught up in the prejudices and World War II. Members Reviews: An adult novel?? I have already listened to a couple of Sandra Dallas' books and I really enjoyed them. However, this book was written from a 12 year old's perspective which got old. The story about how the Japanese wee treated was eye opening but again was told through a child's eyes. This would be a good book for a young teen. Unless I missed it somehow, this should be labeled for teens. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Extracted-Audiobook/B01AAZQGKW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Extracted Subtitle: The Lost Imperials Author: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler H. Jolley Narrator: Grace Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-16 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Welcome to the war. The Tesla Institute is a premier academy that trains young time travelers called Rifters. Created by Nicola Tesla, the institute seeks special individuals who can help preserve the time stream against those who try to alter it. The Hollows is a rogue band of Rifters who tear through time with little care for the consequences. Armed with their own group of lost teens, their only desire is to find Tesla and put an end to his corruption of the time stream. Torn between them are Lex and Ember, two Rifters with no memories of their lives before joining the time war. When Lex's girlfriend dies during a mission, the only way he can save her is to retrieve the Dox, a piece of tech that allows Rifters to reenter their own timeline without collapsing the time stream. But the Dox is hidden deep within the Telsa Institute, which means Lex must go into the enemy camp. It's there he meets Ember, and the past that was stolen from them both comes flooding back. Now armed with the truth of who they are, Lex and Ember must work together to save the future before the battle for time destroys them both again. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry Ficklin) Mon, 11 Jan 2016 04:31:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Extracted-Audiobook/B01AAZQGKW thebookvoice.com 10:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Extracted Subtitle: The Lost Imperials Author: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler H. Jolley Narrator: Grace Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-16 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Welcome to the war. The Tesla Institute is a premier academy that trains young time travelers called Rifters. Created by Nicola Tesla, the institute seeks special individuals who can help preserve the time stream against those who try to alter it. The Hollows is a rogue band of Rifters who tear through time with little care for the consequences. Armed with their own group of lost teens, their only desire is to find Tesla and put an end to his corruption of the time stream. Torn between them are Lex and Ember, two Rifters with no memories of their lives before joining the time war. When Lex's girlfriend dies during a mission, the only way he can save her is to retrieve the Dox, a piece of tech that allows Rifters to reenter their own timeline without collapsing the time stream. But the Dox is hidden deep within the Telsa Institute, which means Lex must go into the enemy camp. It's there he meets Ember, and the past that was stolen from them both comes flooding back. Now armed with the truth of who they are, Lex and Ember must work together to save the future before the battle for time destroys them both again. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Extracted Subtitle: The Lost Imperials Author: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler H. Jolley Narrator: Grace Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-16 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Welcome to the war. The Tesla Institute is a premier academy that trains young time travelers called Rifters. Created by Nicola Tesla, the institute seeks special individuals who can help preserve the time stream against those who try to alter it. The Hollows is a rogue band of Rifters who tear through time with little care for the consequences. Armed with their own group of lost teens, their only desire is to find Tesla and put an end to his corruption of the time stream. Torn between them are Lex and Ember, two Rifters with no memories of their lives before joining the time war. When Lex's girlfriend dies during a mission, the only way he can save her is to retrieve the Dox, a piece of tech that allows Rifters to reenter their own timeline without collapsing the time stream. But the Dox is hidden deep within the Telsa Institute, which means Lex must go into the enemy camp. It's there he meets Ember, and the past that was stolen from them both comes flooding back. Now armed with the truth of who they are, Lex and Ember must work together to save the future before the battle for time destroys them both again. Members Reviews: Introduction to the fascinating world Would you be willing to try another book from Sherry Ficklin and Tyler H. Jolley ? Why or why not? Absolutely. What does Grace Glass bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? This is the first time I've listened to Grace narrate. I really like how she puts extra thought into Tesla's voice. His voice has a mechanical sound to it, as though it's over a computer and emotionless. We get two main POV's, yet Grace helps put emotions and character into other characters in the story when they speak. We get the main feel of Ember and Lex through their views as we hear their emotions and how events affect them, Grace voices those feelings deeply as well. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The story is fast moving from the start. There are fights between Tesla Institute kids and Hollows kids, even training between Lex and Stein. We get our fill of fights here, and that's okay with me! There is an attraction between characters. There are relationships and we see love between Lex and Stein, both Hollows and strongest Rifters. Stein is a strong girl. She fights and knows how to handle herself. She's fearless. This world of time traveling and Tesla is riveting for me. I'm drawn to the creation here. The story is strongly character driven from the kids that rift through time. Any additional comments? We get the story from 2 POV's, Lex and Ember. Each a member of a different group of kids who fight each other - The Hollows and Tesla's Institute. If we get mention of one thing in one group, it's usually explained in more detail in the other. It feels like a show and explain process. Rather interesting as we get to see how things affect the story, characters or time, and why. Lex and Ember seem strong in the time stream abilities and fighting. Lex feels he's comfortable in the Hollows group, with friends that are dear to him. Ember has her dear friends in the Tesla Institute and follows what is taught to her, but she has a feel as she does question a few tactics and way of things. Ember feels as she's not as comfortable at the Tesla Institute, but that's her home as well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/An-Uncertain-Choice-Audiobook/B01D59NZA4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Uncertain Choice Author: Jody Hedlund Narrator: Hayley Cresswell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-16 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Due to her parents' promise at her birth, Lady Rosemarie has been prepared to become a nun on the day she turns 18. Then, a month before her birthday, a friend of her father's enters the kingdom and proclaims her parents' will left a second choice - if Rosemarie can marry before the eve of her 18th year, she will be exempt from the ancient vow. Before long, Rosemarie is presented with the three most handsome and brave knights in the land. But when the competition for her heart seemingly results in a knight playing foul, she begins to wonder if the convent is the best place after all. If only one of the knights - the one who appears the guiltiest - had not already captured her heart. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jody Hedlund) Mon, 21 Mar 2016 05:19:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/An-Uncertain-Choice-Audiobook/B01D59NZA4 thebookvoice.com 07:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Uncertain Choice Author: Jody Hedlund Narrator: Hayley Cresswell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-16 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Due to her parents' promise at her birth, Lady Rosemarie has been prepared to become a nun on the day she turns 18. Then, a month before her birthday, a friend of her father's enters the kingdom and proclaims her parents' will left a second choice - if Rosemarie can marry before the eve of her 18th year, she will be exempt from the ancient vow. Before long, Rosemarie is presented with the three most handsome and brave knights in the land. But when the competition for her heart seemingly results in a knight playing foul, she begins to wonder if the convent is the best place after all. If only one of the knights - the one who appears the guiltiest - had not already captured her heart. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Uncertain Choice Author: Jody Hedlund Narrator: Hayley Cresswell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-16 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Due to her parents' promise at her birth, Lady Rosemarie has been prepared to become a nun on the day she turns 18. Then, a month before her birthday, a friend of her father's enters the kingdom and proclaims her parents' will left a second choice - if Rosemarie can marry before the eve of her 18th year, she will be exempt from the ancient vow. Before long, Rosemarie is presented with the three most handsome and brave knights in the land. But when the competition for her heart seemingly results in a knight playing foul, she begins to wonder if the convent is the best place after all. If only one of the knights - the one who appears the guiltiest - had not already captured her heart. Members Reviews: stupid weak woman ! could stand the weak minded lead character. i cant call her a heroine because she was far from that. nothing but a cry baby Not worth it I have read so very high quality young adult novels in the past, but this was not one of them. It was formulaic, the heroine was weak and came across as whiney. She was supposedly raised to be the ruler of a kingdom, but completely lacked any leadership skills. It was also incredibly historically inaccurate in too many ways to ignore. If it was set in a fictional world that might be forgivable, but some of the best fantasy has a least a relatable toe dipped in reality. This book was a waste of time and money. another great book by jody hedlund l have loved all the books by mrs. hedlund. it took me a while to really get into this book but as I continued to listen the mystery thickens. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to one and all. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/December-Stillness-Audiobook/B002V0KF2K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: December Stillness Author: Mary Downing Hahn Narrator: Julie Dretzin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: After her teacher pressures her to start working on her current events paper, Kelly decides she has to take the assignment seriously. The only trouble is she can't think of a topic - until she discovers Mr. Weems, a homeless Vietnam vet who spends his days in the library. But writing about his plight isn't so easy. First, she must get to know him. Mary Downing Hahn creates a stirring portrait of a teenager discovering that complex problems require more than simple solutions. Narrator Julie Dretzin fully captures all the joy and despair swirling through this thought-provoking young adult novel. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Downing Hahn) Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:27:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/December-Stillness-Audiobook/B002V0KF2K thebookvoice.com 04:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: December Stillness Author: Mary Downing Hahn Narrator: Julie Dretzin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: After her teacher pressures her to start working on her current events paper, Kelly decides she has to take the assignment seriously. The only trouble is she can't think of a topic - until she discovers Mr. Weems, a homeless Vietnam vet who spends his days in the library. But writing about his plight isn't so easy. First, she must get to know him. Mary Downing Hahn creates a stirring portrait of a teenager discovering that complex problems require more than simple solutions. Narrator Julie Dretzin fully captures all the joy and despair swirling through this thought-provoking young adult novel. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: December Stillness Author: Mary Downing Hahn Narrator: Julie Dretzin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: After her teacher pressures her to start working on her current events paper, Kelly decides she has to take the assignment seriously. The only trouble is she can't think of a topic - until she discovers Mr. Weems, a homeless Vietnam vet who spends his days in the library. But writing about his plight isn't so easy. First, she must get to know him. Mary Downing Hahn creates a stirring portrait of a teenager discovering that complex problems require more than simple solutions. Narrator Julie Dretzin fully captures all the joy and despair swirling through this thought-provoking young adult novel. Members Reviews: Great read. Such a touching book. Great read. great book! The book December Stillness is a wonderful book! I had to read this for school and I read it in three days total. I loved it soo much. It is inspiring. Its about a girl named Kelly McAllister, who has a lot of questions about pretty much everything. She has to do a Social Studies project on something that is a current issue in the world and first ends up writing about how God doesn't exist and then her teacher makes her write about something that she can prove and something that is more realistic. So she ends up writing about homeless people and there's a homeless person who goes to the local library and she tries to interview him but he refuses to speak to her. You have to read more about the book because its a great book. December Stillness I thought this book was a wonderful story of a girl-Kelly-who, through some investigating of a vietnam vetran, found that there are reasons that people are having trouble groing on with their lives after the war. It had a good plot to it, and, though predictable in a way, kept you interested in what would happend. Also, it was a very emotional book, because when Kelley finally begins to understand why Mr. Weems-the vietnam vetran of their town- is the way he is, she begins to understand her dad and find why he is the way he is. She did not know how effecting the war was on men who went. I thought it was a wonderful book, and though i've read it i would read it again any time. Oh Please! I had to read this book for a school assignment. The assignments were fantastic helping me get into something deeply and understand something far better than I ever had. But the book choice was not very good. If you're reading this, then you probably know what the story is about, girl needs to write paper on homeless and befriends Hobo. There's ONE surprise that I could totally see a mile away. Shallow and predictable, poor word choice and unrealistic characters. I found this book to be one of my least favorites. Except for every book i ever had to read by Betsy Byars. But besides these two authors, I love reading. I love reading meaningful haert wrenching books that ACTUALLY touck me, like "Flowers for Algernon" or "Walk Two Moons". This book was mediocre at best. I give it three stars because I feel that there is something to be said about how everything ties in a little bit at the end and Kelly is friends with her father. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Unlikely-Warrior-Audiobook/B00SYZA61G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unlikely Warrior Subtitle: A Jewish Soldier in Hitler's Army Author: Georg Rauch Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: An astounding memoir about a Jewish teenager forced to become a German soldier. As a young adult in wartime Vienna, Georg Rauch helped his mother hide dozens of Jews from the Nazis behind false walls in their top-floor apartment and arrange for their safe transport out of the country. His family was among the few who worked underground to resist Nazi rule. Then came the day he was shipped out to fight on the eastern front as part of the German infantry--in spite of his having confessed his own Jewish ancestry. Thus begins the incredible journey of a young man thrust unwillingly into an unjust war, who must use his smarts, skills, and bare-knuckled determination to stay alive in the trenches, avoid starvation and exposure during the brutal Russian winter, survive more than one Soviet labor camp, and travel hundreds of miles to find his way back home. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Georg Rauch) Tue, 24 Feb 2015 06:42:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Unlikely-Warrior-Audiobook/B00SYZA61G thebookvoice.com 08:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unlikely Warrior Subtitle: A Jewish Soldier in Hitler's Army Author: Georg Rauch Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: An astounding memoir about a Jewish teenager forced to become a German soldier. As a young adult in wartime Vienna, Georg Rauch helped his mother hide dozens of Jews from the Nazis behind false walls in their top-floor apartment and arrange for their safe transport out of the country. His family was among the few who worked underground to resist Nazi rule. Then came the day he was shipped out to fight on the eastern front as part of the German infantry--in spite of his having confessed his own Jewish ancestry. Thus begins the incredible journey of a young man thrust unwillingly into an unjust war, who must use his smarts, skills, and bare-knuckled determination to stay alive in the trenches, avoid starvation and exposure during the brutal Russian winter, survive more than one Soviet labor camp, and travel hundreds of miles to find his way back home. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unlikely Warrior Subtitle: A Jewish Soldier in Hitler's Army Author: Georg Rauch Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: An astounding memoir about a Jewish teenager forced to become a German soldier. As a young adult in wartime Vienna, Georg Rauch helped his mother hide dozens of Jews from the Nazis behind false walls in their top-floor apartment and arrange for their safe transport out of the country. His family was among the few who worked underground to resist Nazi rule. Then came the day he was shipped out to fight on the eastern front as part of the German infantry--in spite of his having confessed his own Jewish ancestry. Thus begins the incredible journey of a young man thrust unwillingly into an unjust war, who must use his smarts, skills, and bare-knuckled determination to stay alive in the trenches, avoid starvation and exposure during the brutal Russian winter, survive more than one Soviet labor camp, and travel hundreds of miles to find his way back home. Members Reviews: Great book If you read or listen this book it feels like you are actually are in the same time as the book If you are looking how many Reading coonts this book is it is 19points Hopeyou enjoy/enjoyed this book I love it The book goes through the up and downs of a Jewish soldier in hitlers army the book makes you want to know what will happen next it meet all my expectations and I wish there was more https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Van-Gogh-Gone-Audiobook/B076TKJ9DC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Van Gogh Gone Author: Robin M. King Narrator: Austenne Grey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Robin M. King Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Alexandra Stewart's eidetic memory won't let her forget anything, ever. And finally she has a life worth remembering - a Spanish tutor who gives perfecto a new name, a roommate that could double as her sister, and a special role in a spy organization with secret headquarters at Brown University. When Alex's colleague Daly returns from a covert mission in Moscow, he is accompanied by a man she hoped she would never see again. He claims he can bring back to her a loved one she'd thought was gone forever. But the price he demands could be impossible to pay: Alex must find and retrieve a stolen Van Gogh painting. From Barcelona to Paris, Alex and Daly's friendship is stretched as they uncover a truth neither one of them saw coming. Alex's unusual gift may help her protect the people she cares about, but her choices may compromise everything else that matters to her. ©2015 Robin M. King (P)2017 Robin M. King biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robin M. King) Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:34:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Van-Gogh-Gone-Audiobook/B076TKJ9DC thebookvoice.com 08:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Van Gogh Gone Author: Robin M. King Narrator: Austenne Grey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Robin M. King Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Alexandra Stewart's eidetic memory won't let her forget anything, ever. And finally she has a life worth remembering - a Spanish tutor who gives perfecto a new name, a roommate that could double as her sister, and a special role in a spy organization with secret headquarters at Brown University. When Alex's colleague Daly returns from a covert mission in Moscow, he is accompanied by a man she hoped she would never see again. He claims he can bring back to her a loved one she'd thought was gone forever. But the price he demands could be impossible to pay: Alex must find and retrieve a stolen Van Gogh painting. From Barcelona to Paris, Alex and Daly's friendship is stretched as they uncover a truth neither one of them saw coming. Alex's unusual gift may help her protect the people she cares about, but her choices may compromise everything else that matters to her. ©2015 Robin M. King (P)2017 Robin M. King Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Van Gogh Gone Author: Robin M. King Narrator: Austenne Grey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Robin M. King Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Alexandra Stewart's eidetic memory won't let her forget anything, ever. And finally she has a life worth remembering - a Spanish tutor who gives perfecto a new name, a roommate that could double as her sister, and a special role in a spy organization with secret headquarters at Brown University. When Alex's colleague Daly returns from a covert mission in Moscow, he is accompanied by a man she hoped she would never see again. He claims he can bring back to her a loved one she'd thought was gone forever. But the price he demands could be impossible to pay: Alex must find and retrieve a stolen Van Gogh painting. From Barcelona to Paris, Alex and Daly's friendship is stretched as they uncover a truth neither one of them saw coming. Alex's unusual gift may help her protect the people she cares about, but her choices may compromise everything else that matters to her. ©2015 Robin M. King (P)2017 Robin M. King Members Reviews: Amazing read! I loved everything about this book! Alex hasbecome my new favorite heroine, and I can't wait to read about her and the adventures sheand Daly will go on next. Rembrandt, and now Van Gogh Gone are books I will recommend to anyone looking for an amazing read. The next edition can't come soon enough!! Van Gogh Gone is a perfect follow-up to Remembrandt In Van Gogh Gone, Alexandraâs special ops become personal as she must travel to Barcelona and Paris to steal a Van Gogh painting . . . but sheâs really trying to save her family and those she loves from an evil enemy of The Company. We are left wondering whoâs telling the truth and whoâs not. But the real question is whether Alexandra can stay true to herself, especially with matters of the heart. Fast pace and exciting, yet poignant and heart-felt, Van Gogh Gone is a perfect follow-up to Remembrandt . . . oh please let there be more! Five Stars Great read An amazing story full of twist and turns that will keep you guessing to the very end. And the second installment of Robin King's Remembrandt series has done it once again. This was a masterful continuation of the first book. Many times in series we see a continuation of the same theme over and over in the following books, but not this one. In Van Gogh Gone we may still have the same characters, but a whole new dynamic appears among the characters forcing them to learn and grow and decide what really matters in their lives and the lives of those they care about. Alex's struggles with who she is and how her choice can change everything becomes an even more important decision in this installment. On top of all that we also get an amazing trip into the world of espionage and art theft, and it isn't always the bad guys stealing the art . . . or is it? King has once again created a story that is impossible to put down until the very last page and even then I left hoping for more. :) The twists and turns will keep you guessing and in the end you'll be surprised by the decisions Alex must make. Two thumbs up!!! A Great Follow-Up to Rembrandt Hopefully, there will be a third book in this series. Alex's memory is a wonderful device around which all of this intrigue and adventure is possible. It creates the reason why a 17 year-old can be a stunning success at college and be chosen by her "organization" for dangerous assignments. I particularly liked this book because in it Alex begins to truly mature. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Great-and-Terrible-Beauty-Audiobook/B002VA9Y72 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty Author: Libba Bray Narrator: Jo Wyatt Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma's reception there is a chilly one. To make things worse, she's been followed by a mysterious young Indian man, a man sent to watch her. But why? What is her destiny? And what will her entanglement with Spence's most powerful girls, and their foray into the spiritual world, lead to? ©2003 Libba Bray; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "A delicious, elegant gothic." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Libba Bray) Wed, 21 Jul 2004 09:45:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Great-and-Terrible-Beauty-Audiobook/B002VA9Y72 thebookvoice.com 04:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty Author: Libba Bray Narrator: Jo Wyatt Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma's reception there is a chilly one. To make things worse, she's been followed by a mysterious young Indian man, a man sent to watch her. But why? What is her destiny? And what will her entanglement with Spence's most powerful girls, and their foray into the spiritual world, lead to? ©2003 Libba Bray; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "A delicious, elegant gothic." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty Author: Libba Bray Narrator: Jo Wyatt Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It's 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma's reception there is a chilly one. To make things worse, she's been followed by a mysterious young Indian man, a man sent to watch her. But why? What is her destiny? And what will her entanglement with Spence's most powerful girls, and their foray into the spiritual world, lead to? ©2003 Libba Bray; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "A delicious, elegant gothic." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Abridged It doesn't tell you that it's an abridged version. It leaves too much out. The narrator is great though, I LLLOOOOOOVVVVED, LOVED,LOVED,IT!!!!!!!!! I absolutely loved this book I listened to it in one day, I listened while I cleaned, and when I was showering lol! I totally recommend it to everyone hee hee. The Narrator Brings This Novel To Life Although fantasy, this novel is an excellent introduction for girls to understand the strictures of female life and expectations in Victorian society. It's a real shame that Jo Wyatt didn't narrate all three of the unabridged versions. She brings such distinction and vitality to all of the characters. I love her energetic voice and wish she would narrate more audiobooks. I recommend her rendition of Alice in Wonderland as well. forgetable I know I read this about 2 years ago. It was very forgetable and I honestly had nothing strike me about it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Margaret-of-Anjou-Audiobook/B0722W5N2N Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Margaret of Anjou Author: Jacob Abbots Narrator: Cathy Barrat Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Margaret of Anjou, wife of England's Henry VI, played a key role in launching the storied "War of the Roses" - the 30 year civil conflict fuelled by the Lancasters and the Yorks, each vying for the British throne in the 15th century. Margaret of Anjou is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jacob Abbots) Fri, 12 May 2017 22:47:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Margaret-of-Anjou-Audiobook/B0722W5N2N thebookvoice.com 04:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Margaret of Anjou Author: Jacob Abbots Narrator: Cathy Barrat Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Margaret of Anjou, wife of England's Henry VI, played a key role in launching the storied "War of the Roses" - the 30 year civil conflict fuelled by the Lancasters and the Yorks, each vying for the British throne in the 15th century. Margaret of Anjou is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Margaret of Anjou Author: Jacob Abbots Narrator: Cathy Barrat Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Margaret of Anjou, wife of England's Henry VI, played a key role in launching the storied "War of the Roses" - the 30 year civil conflict fuelled by the Lancasters and the Yorks, each vying for the British throne in the 15th century. Margaret of Anjou is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Members Reviews: Five Stars great The author's handling of Margaret was very good and concise The author's handling of Margaret was very good and concise. He gave enough back story that I am finally able to understand her whole story. I highly recommend this book. It gives a good basis for being able to figure out her role in the larger story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Stormbringers-Audiobook/B00CP6YJKE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stormbringers Subtitle: Order of Darkness, Book 2 Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The second book in a YA quartet filled with intrigue, mystery, and romance, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory. The year is 1453, and the end of the world is closer than ever. As Luca and Isolde continue their journey, their attraction grows with each passing day. Even as they try to remain focused on the mysteries theyve been ordered to investigate, the tension between them builds. Their budding, illicit relationship is put on hold when a boy, Johann, and his army of children arrive in town. Johann claims to have divine orders to lead the children across Europe to the Holy Land, and the townspeople readily accept his claims. Luca wants to believe, but his training tells him to question everything...but when Johanns prophecy begins to come true, Luca wonders if they have finally stumbled upon a real miracle. Yet even the greatest miracles have the potential for darknessand the chaos that follows Johann is unlike anything anyone could have imagined. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philippa Gregory) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:34:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Stormbringers-Audiobook/B00CP6YJKE thebookvoice.com 08:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stormbringers Subtitle: Order of Darkness, Book 2 Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The second book in a YA quartet filled with intrigue, mystery, and romance, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory. The year is 1453, and the end of the world is closer than ever. As Luca and Isolde continue their journey, their attraction grows with each passing day. Even as they try to remain focused on the mysteries theyve been ordered to investigate, the tension between them builds. Their budding, illicit relationship is put on hold when a boy, Johann, and his army of children arrive in town. Johann claims to have divine orders to lead the children across Europe to the Holy Land, and the townspeople readily accept his claims. Luca wants to believe, but his training tells him to question everything...but when Johanns prophecy begins to come true, Luca wonders if they have finally stumbled upon a real miracle. Yet even the greatest miracles have the potential for darknessand the chaos that follows Johann is unlike anything anyone could have imagined. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stormbringers Subtitle: Order of Darkness, Book 2 Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The second book in a YA quartet filled with intrigue, mystery, and romance, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory. The year is 1453, and the end of the world is closer than ever. As Luca and Isolde continue their journey, their attraction grows with each passing day. Even as they try to remain focused on the mysteries theyve been ordered to investigate, the tension between them builds. Their budding, illicit relationship is put on hold when a boy, Johann, and his army of children arrive in town. Johann claims to have divine orders to lead the children across Europe to the Holy Land, and the townspeople readily accept his claims. Luca wants to believe, but his training tells him to question everything...but when Johanns prophecy begins to come true, Luca wonders if they have finally stumbled upon a real miracle. Yet even the greatest miracles have the potential for darknessand the chaos that follows Johann is unlike anything anyone could have imagined. Members Reviews: Couldn't Hang in there What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I loved the first book, the narrator in that one took getting used to but he made it interesting. I am REALLY disappointed that the narrator changed. What could Philippa Gregory have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Not chosen this narrator How could the performance have been better? I stopped listening 2 chapters in because i felt like the narrator was talking down to me. I agree with another reviewer - it felt like a children's book narration. I began to enjoy the series - as i have many of Philippa Gregory's - but couldn't go on listening sadly. meh. not the best of her books. just pick another of her series. shes usually amazing. gave it 2 books worth of a chance, too Boring and repeticious What disappointed you about Stormbringers? I loved the first book, but this one was boring with the repetitions over and over again about what the characters feel or think! I had to drop it after the first few chapters! The male narrator in the first book was wonderful, giving each character a different voice and accent, this Nicola Barber sounded the same all the way! What could Philippa Gregory have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? I would have liked her to keep the first narrator. Also, the first book kept me intrigued every minute of it, she should have kept that same pace. This book sounded like a children's book How did the narrator detract from the book? Tiresome insistance on explaining what the characters are thinking or feeling What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment Any additional comments? First time I am disappointed by P.G., and I have read many, many books of hers! Good read. Where does Stormbringers rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Very high on the list that I have already enjoyed. Even though I love all of Phiilippa Gregorys books. It is a different format than I've read of hers before but I did enjoy it. I wasn't as fond of this reader, as I was of the the male voice in the changelings. Which scene was your favorite? The detail in the settings and the people just make the whole book come alive. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes it was hard to put down. After I finished the next book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Witching-Elm-Audiobook/B01DWMW0GY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witching Elm Subtitle: The Memento Mori Witch Series, Book 1 Author: C.N. Crawford Narrator: Laurel Schroeder Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: CN Crawford Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Seventeen-year-old sorcerer Tobias Corvin tumbles through a blizzard and arrives - half frozen and half dead - in another world. Our world. Trapped in Boston, he tries to blend in at an old boarding school while secretly plotting to save his home. But if anything can distract him from his mission, it's the wild-haired and intriguing Fiona. She is determined to learn the dangerous truths about his magic. When a spectral army from Tobias's world begins slaughtering Bostonians, he and Fiona must stop the carnage. They face unspeakable dangers while unearthing the dark secrets of New England's past - a past that holds the key to saving both worlds from destruction. biacuaduc@gmail.com (C.N. Crawford) Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:22:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Witching-Elm-Audiobook/B01DWMW0GY thebookvoice.com 07:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witching Elm Subtitle: The Memento Mori Witch Series, Book 1 Author: C.N. Crawford Narrator: Laurel Schroeder Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: CN Crawford Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Seventeen-year-old sorcerer Tobias Corvin tumbles through a blizzard and arrives - half frozen and half dead - in another world. Our world. Trapped in Boston, he tries to blend in at an old boarding school while secretly plotting to save his home. But if anything can distract him from his mission, it's the wild-haired and intriguing Fiona. She is determined to learn the dangerous truths about his magic. When a spectral army from Tobias's world begins slaughtering Bostonians, he and Fiona must stop the carnage. They face unspeakable dangers while unearthing the dark secrets of New England's past - a past that holds the key to saving both worlds from destruction. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witching Elm Subtitle: The Memento Mori Witch Series, Book 1 Author: C.N. Crawford Narrator: Laurel Schroeder Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: CN Crawford Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Seventeen-year-old sorcerer Tobias Corvin tumbles through a blizzard and arrives - half frozen and half dead - in another world. Our world. Trapped in Boston, he tries to blend in at an old boarding school while secretly plotting to save his home. But if anything can distract him from his mission, it's the wild-haired and intriguing Fiona. She is determined to learn the dangerous truths about his magic. When a spectral army from Tobias's world begins slaughtering Bostonians, he and Fiona must stop the carnage. They face unspeakable dangers while unearthing the dark secrets of New England's past - a past that holds the key to saving both worlds from destruction. Members Reviews: Loved it! This book is amazing! This thriller is loaded with suspense, action, magic, romance and more... I totally ship the protagonist Tobias with Fiona. Can't wait to read book 2! Love this series I really love this whole world. I hope that audible and the publisher decide to produce the other books in this series! Laurel Schroeder is one of my top 5 fav narrators! Everything is great!!! The story is great, the narrator is great I'm just loving it... Unfortunately the next book isn't on audible. I urge anyone looking for a great story with a great narrator and a great set of characters to READ THIS BOOK. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Death-on-the-River-of-Doubt-Audiobook/B01M7U8R7I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death on the River of Doubt Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure Author: Samantha Seiple Narrator: David de Vries Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The action-packed true story of President Theodore Roosevelt's dangerous adventure down one of the most treacherous rivers on Earth. Death on the River of Doubt takes listeners inside the thrilling journey that unfolded as Theodore Roosevelt and his companions navigated the Amazonian River of Doubt through an unforgiving and unpredictable jungle. With new threats at every turn, from bloodthirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seemed that not everyone would make it out alive. Through it all, the indomitable Teddy Roosevelt remained determined to complete their mission and rewrite the map of the world. Or die trying. With letters, diary entries, and more, Death on the River of Doubt is a comprehensive narrative nonfiction thriller and the first young adult book to tell this unbelievable tale. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Samantha Seiple) Tue, 03 Jan 2017 02:00:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Death-on-the-River-of-Doubt-Audiobook/B01M7U8R7I thebookvoice.com 03:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death on the River of Doubt Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure Author: Samantha Seiple Narrator: David de Vries Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The action-packed true story of President Theodore Roosevelt's dangerous adventure down one of the most treacherous rivers on Earth. Death on the River of Doubt takes listeners inside the thrilling journey that unfolded as Theodore Roosevelt and his companions navigated the Amazonian River of Doubt through an unforgiving and unpredictable jungle. With new threats at every turn, from bloodthirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seemed that not everyone would make it out alive. Through it all, the indomitable Teddy Roosevelt remained determined to complete their mission and rewrite the map of the world. Or die trying. With letters, diary entries, and more, Death on the River of Doubt is a comprehensive narrative nonfiction thriller and the first young adult book to tell this unbelievable tale. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death on the River of Doubt Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure Author: Samantha Seiple Narrator: David de Vries Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The action-packed true story of President Theodore Roosevelt's dangerous adventure down one of the most treacherous rivers on Earth. Death on the River of Doubt takes listeners inside the thrilling journey that unfolded as Theodore Roosevelt and his companions navigated the Amazonian River of Doubt through an unforgiving and unpredictable jungle. With new threats at every turn, from bloodthirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seemed that not everyone would make it out alive. Through it all, the indomitable Teddy Roosevelt remained determined to complete their mission and rewrite the map of the world. Or die trying. With letters, diary entries, and more, Death on the River of Doubt is a comprehensive narrative nonfiction thriller and the first young adult book to tell this unbelievable tale. Members Reviews: A Book to Encourage Your Child's Interest in Reading It took me 2 1/2 hours to pioneer through this riveting read. I read the full-length book a few years ago and this shortened version for young students was a great refresher and I learned much more than I did the first time. In reading this book you will be glad you weren't on this perilous journey with former President Theodore Roosevelt and his entourage. Every kind of danger imaginable is encountered on this seven week journey down The River of Doubt not knowing how long the river was or now navigable it was. In addition to having a traitor in their midst dangers galore lurk in the jungle when survival became all but impossible. As I mentioned this book was written for students but I, as an adult, was mesmerized by it as well. I would say that an individual who is reading at a good 5th grade level would be able to enjoy the book. As a parent you may want to take turns reading portions with you child one chapter at a time. I can't imagine they being uninterested in this book. I am going to purchase an additional five copies to give away as gifts as the situation arises. Do yourself a favor and buy the book. Your child will thank you for it and he may even develop an interest in reading. Great adventure story for kids My first grader absolutely loved this book. He was so engrossed he read it every spare moment he had. The bits I read with him were exciting and well written. Highly recommend!!!! Great! Great! Very adventuresome! Quick read about a president I knew little about. I learned so much more about him! Students loved it too. Five Stars As advertised Five Stars Excellent read! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Upon-the-Head-of-the-Goat-Audiobook/B00ADSGCLK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Upon the Head of the Goat Subtitle: A Childhood in Hungary 1939-1944 Author: Aranka Siegal Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In 1939, nine-year-old Piri is happy to spend her spring vacation at her grandmother Babis house in the Ukrainian countryside. There, Piri freely enjoys the meadows, rivers and wildflowers. In her busy household, Babi makes sure her granddaughter continues to speak Yiddish and observe the Sabbath. But there is a darker side to this paradise. The Hungarian soldiers riding through the beautiful landscape are a threat not only to the Ukrainians but also to Jews. And when Piri returns to Hungary, she hears rumors of the ghettos. Gradually, the young girl realizes that the world she loves has changed forever. Aranka Siegals powerful story is drawn from her own life. She was a survivor of Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. A Newbery Honor Book and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Upon the Head of the Goat creates a personal view of the Holocaust that was mirrored in countless lives during that ominous time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aranka Siegal) Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:54:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Upon-the-Head-of-the-Goat-Audiobook/B00ADSGCLK thebookvoice.com 07:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Upon the Head of the Goat Subtitle: A Childhood in Hungary 1939-1944 Author: Aranka Siegal Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In 1939, nine-year-old Piri is happy to spend her spring vacation at her grandmother Babis house in the Ukrainian countryside. There, Piri freely enjoys the meadows, rivers and wildflowers. In her busy household, Babi makes sure her granddaughter continues to speak Yiddish and observe the Sabbath. But there is a darker side to this paradise. The Hungarian soldiers riding through the beautiful landscape are a threat not only to the Ukrainians but also to Jews. And when Piri returns to Hungary, she hears rumors of the ghettos. Gradually, the young girl realizes that the world she loves has changed forever. Aranka Siegals powerful story is drawn from her own life. She was a survivor of Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. A Newbery Honor Book and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Upon the Head of the Goat creates a personal view of the Holocaust that was mirrored in countless lives during that ominous time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Upon the Head of the Goat Subtitle: A Childhood in Hungary 1939-1944 Author: Aranka Siegal Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In 1939, nine-year-old Piri is happy to spend her spring vacation at her grandmother Babis house in the Ukrainian countryside. There, Piri freely enjoys the meadows, rivers and wildflowers. In her busy household, Babi makes sure her granddaughter continues to speak Yiddish and observe the Sabbath. But there is a darker side to this paradise. The Hungarian soldiers riding through the beautiful landscape are a threat not only to the Ukrainians but also to Jews. And when Piri returns to Hungary, she hears rumors of the ghettos. Gradually, the young girl realizes that the world she loves has changed forever. Aranka Siegals powerful story is drawn from her own life. She was a survivor of Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. A Newbery Honor Book and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Upon the Head of the Goat creates a personal view of the Holocaust that was mirrored in countless lives during that ominous time. Members Reviews: Book needed for school lesson on injustice I got this book because my daughter needed it for school. She is enjoying it. Good book but not for a 12 year old! I am a 12 year old boy and I had to read this book for my reading honors class and I loved the concept of the book but I felt it was confusing and lots of parts were unexplained. But all in all it was a good book. Five Stars This is a very powerful book. Three Stars a fairly good book but not very dramatic and rather slow paced Four Stars Enjoyed this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/La-Vuelta-al-Mundo-en-80-Dias-Around-the-World-in-80-Days-Audiobook/B002V0K72I Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: La Vuelta al Mundo en 80 Dias [Around the World in 80 Days] Autor: Jules Verne Narrador: Fabio Camero Formato: Abridged Duración: 3 hrs and 1 min Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-05-05 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 11 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Las aventuras alrededor del mundo de un ingles. A Julio Verne le consideran como uno de los precursores de la novela de ficcion cientifica, por que escribio sobre temas como los viajes submarinos o la llegada a la luna, que en esos tiempos eran casi un imposible. Pero lo mas imposible de todo era hacer un viaje alrededor del mundo en poco menos de tres meses, mas cuando el viajero tiene que atravesar sitios salvajes perseguido por la policia y por eso las aventuras de Phileas Fogg, el caballero ingles que logro esa hazana, se convirtieron inmediatamente en la obra mas popular de Julio Verne. Aun hoy dia, cuando se puede dar la vuelta al mundo en una horas, ese libro sigue siendo popular, lo cual es un homenaje a las cualidades narrativas de Verne, que incluso han sido llevadas al cine. © & (P)2001 Disonex S.A. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jules Verne) Wed, 05 Oct 2005 02:54:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/La-Vuelta-al-Mundo-en-80-Dias-Around-the-World-in-80-Days-Audiobook/B002V0K72I thebookvoice.com 03:01:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: La Vuelta al Mundo en 80 Dias [Around the World in 80 Days] Autor: Jules Verne Narrador: Fabio Camero Formato: Abridged Duración: 3 hrs and 1 min Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-05-05 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 11 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Las aventuras alrededor del mundo de un ingles. A Julio Verne le consideran como uno de los precursores de la novela de ficcion cientifica, por que escribio sobre temas como los viajes submarinos o la llegada a la luna, que en esos tiempos eran casi un imposible. Pero lo mas imposible de todo era hacer un viaje alrededor del mundo en poco menos de tres meses, mas cuando el viajero tiene que atravesar sitios salvajes perseguido por la policia y por eso las aventuras de Phileas Fogg, el caballero ingles que logro esa hazana, se convirtieron inmediatamente en la obra mas popular de Julio Verne. Aun hoy dia, cuando se puede dar la vuelta al mundo en una horas, ese libro sigue siendo popular, lo cual es un homenaje a las cualidades narrativas de Verne, que incluso han sido llevadas al cine. © & (P)2001 Disonex S.A. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: La Vuelta al Mundo en 80 Dias [Around the World in 80 Days] Autor: Jules Verne Narrador: Fabio Camero Formato: Abridged Duración: 3 hrs and 1 min Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-05-05 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 11 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Las aventuras alrededor del mundo de un ingles. A Julio Verne le consideran como uno de los precursores de la novela de ficcion cientifica, por que escribio sobre temas como los viajes submarinos o la llegada a la luna, que en esos tiempos eran casi un imposible. Pero lo mas imposible de todo era hacer un viaje alrededor del mundo en poco menos de tres meses, mas cuando el viajero tiene que atravesar sitios salvajes perseguido por la policia y por eso las aventuras de Phileas Fogg, el caballero ingles que logro esa hazana, se convirtieron inmediatamente en la obra mas popular de Julio Verne. Aun hoy dia, cuando se puede dar la vuelta al mundo en una horas, ese libro sigue siendo popular, lo cual es un homenaje a las cualidades narrativas de Verne, que incluso han sido llevadas al cine. © & (P)2001 Disonex S.A. Opiniones de los miembros: Very entertaining. Well set. Good pace. What did you love best about La Vuelta al Mundo en 80 Dias [Around the World in 80 Days]? The content of the history told. What other book might you compare La Vuelta al Mundo en 80 Dias [Around the World in 80 Days] to and why? Tresaure island or Moby Dick. What does Fabio Camero bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Gives life to characters with great success. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? If possible. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/By-Pike-and-Dyke-Audiobook/B0788SGHT7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Pike and Dyke Author: G. A. Henty Narrator: James Winston Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "By Pike and Dyke" is a historical novel for young people about the rise of the Dutch Republic by G.A. Henty. Excerpt: In all the pages of history there is no record of a struggle so unequal, so obstinately maintained, and so long contested as that by which the men of Holland and Zeeland won their right to worship God in their own way, and also - although this was but a secondary consideration with them - shook off the yoke of Spain and achieved their independence. Upon one side was the greatest power of the time, set in motion by a ruthless bigot, who was determined either to force his religion upon the people of the Netherlands, or to utterly exterminate them. Upon the other were a scanty people, fishermen, sailors, and agriculturalists, broken up into communities with but little bond of sympathy, and no communication, standing only on the defensive, and relying solely upon the justice of their cause, their own stout hearts, their noble prince, and their one ally, the ocean. G. A. Henty (1832-1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature biacuaduc@gmail.com (G. A. Henty) Sun, 31 Dec 2017 09:33:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/By-Pike-and-Dyke-Audiobook/B0788SGHT7 thebookvoice.com 10:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Pike and Dyke Author: G. A. Henty Narrator: James Winston Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "By Pike and Dyke" is a historical novel for young people about the rise of the Dutch Republic by G.A. Henty. Excerpt: In all the pages of history there is no record of a struggle so unequal, so obstinately maintained, and so long contested as that by which the men of Holland and Zeeland won their right to worship God in their own way, and also - although this was but a secondary consideration with them - shook off the yoke of Spain and achieved their independence. Upon one side was the greatest power of the time, set in motion by a ruthless bigot, who was determined either to force his religion upon the people of the Netherlands, or to utterly exterminate them. Upon the other were a scanty people, fishermen, sailors, and agriculturalists, broken up into communities with but little bond of sympathy, and no communication, standing only on the defensive, and relying solely upon the justice of their cause, their own stout hearts, their noble prince, and their one ally, the ocean. G. A. Henty (1832-1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Pike and Dyke Author: G. A. Henty Narrator: James Winston Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "By Pike and Dyke" is a historical novel for young people about the rise of the Dutch Republic by G.A. Henty. Excerpt: In all the pages of history there is no record of a struggle so unequal, so obstinately maintained, and so long contested as that by which the men of Holland and Zeeland won their right to worship God in their own way, and also - although this was but a secondary consideration with them - shook off the yoke of Spain and achieved their independence. Upon one side was the greatest power of the time, set in motion by a ruthless bigot, who was determined either to force his religion upon the people of the Netherlands, or to utterly exterminate them. Upon the other were a scanty people, fishermen, sailors, and agriculturalists, broken up into communities with but little bond of sympathy, and no communication, standing only on the defensive, and relying solely upon the justice of their cause, their own stout hearts, their noble prince, and their one ally, the ocean. G. A. Henty (1832-1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Awesome Tale of Valiant Courage and Bravery This is one of the most exciting G. A. Henry books I've read! It portrays the life of a brave young lad as he becomes quite a hero by displaying his courage both in his private life and out in battle alongside the Prince of Orange. I highly recommend this book that's full of great history to any enthusiastic reader. â Yum! While hardly in the same league as today's trite, over-sensationalized and lust filled novels, "By Pike and Dyke," is a historical novel that blends the virtues of courage and fidelity of a bygone era. If you are looking for dark plot twists and steaming love scenes you won't find them here. Instead, you will find a story of a young sailor who vows to avenge the death of his mother's family at the hands of the Spanish "Blood Council." The character ends up fighting with the Prince of Orange during the fight for Dutch independence, and the story follows him through his various adventures. It's very well researched and is a good way to gain some heavy historical knowledge through light reading. Hopelijk zult u zich vermaken. Rise of Freedom Great Read on the slow rise of the Dutch Republic from the Barbaric control of Roman Catholic Spain in the 1500's By pike and dike Very good, gives s good history of the reformation and is a good book to add to your G.A.Henry collection The history is totally wrong. this book is about the Spanish Inquisition, and they got lots of the history wrong, especially the part dealing with the Catholic Church. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/I-Am-Morgan-Le-Fay-Audiobook/B002V0ROD8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Am Morgan Le Fay Author: Nancy Springer Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Although the legend of King Arthur has been told many times, rarely have the villains of the tale been given voices. Here, the treacherous half-sister of Arthur tells the fantastic story of her life, from her tragic childhood to the moment she realizes her fated role in the King's downfall. This is the perfect companion to Nancy Springer's I Am Mordred, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. ©2001 Nancy Springer (P)2001 Recorded Books biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nancy Springer) Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:34:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/I-Am-Morgan-Le-Fay-Audiobook/B002V0ROD8 thebookvoice.com 08:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Am Morgan Le Fay Author: Nancy Springer Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Although the legend of King Arthur has been told many times, rarely have the villains of the tale been given voices. Here, the treacherous half-sister of Arthur tells the fantastic story of her life, from her tragic childhood to the moment she realizes her fated role in the King's downfall. This is the perfect companion to Nancy Springer's I Am Mordred, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. ©2001 Nancy Springer (P)2001 Recorded Books Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Am Morgan Le Fay Author: Nancy Springer Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Although the legend of King Arthur has been told many times, rarely have the villains of the tale been given voices. Here, the treacherous half-sister of Arthur tells the fantastic story of her life, from her tragic childhood to the moment she realizes her fated role in the King's downfall. This is the perfect companion to Nancy Springer's I Am Mordred, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. ©2001 Nancy Springer (P)2001 Recorded Books Members Reviews: Gentle side of Morgan Very intimate telling of Morgan's thoughts, relationships and training as well as the struggles she went through. She is quite likeable in this version. I will try other books by this author. A beautiful fairy tale with bite I loved this book. It is beautifully written, the characters are all well developed, and the story is unpredictable (unusual in ''villian back story" novels). The story fills me with nostalgia for my childhood, when I loved hearing stories of knights and princesses and castles... but it adds enough serious, grown-up elements that I think a 13 year old and a 33 year old can both read and enjoy it. love love love this book. Take a risk on this hidden gem! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Taste-for-Monsters-Audiobook/B01KKTWKNU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Taste for Monsters Author: Matthew J. Kirby Narrator: Anna Mountford Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The mesmerizing story of a young woman in Victorian London who, haunted by the ghosts of Jack the Ripper's victims, is set on a terrifying path to salvation. The real monsters are men. London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory, with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man in London Hospital. Evelyn wanted to be locked away from the world like he is, shut away from the filth and dangers of the streets. But in Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, she finds a gentle kindred who does not recoil from her and who understands her pain. When the murders begin, however, Joseph and Evelyn are haunted nightly by the ghosts of the Ripper's dead, setting Evelyn on a path to facing her fears and uncovering humanity's worst nightmares. A terrifying and haunting tale from the Edgar Award-winning author of Icefall and the Assassin's Creed novels, Matthew J. Kirby. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew J. Kirby) Sat, 01 Oct 2016 12:47:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Taste-for-Monsters-Audiobook/B01KKTWKNU thebookvoice.com 10:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Taste for Monsters Author: Matthew J. Kirby Narrator: Anna Mountford Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The mesmerizing story of a young woman in Victorian London who, haunted by the ghosts of Jack the Ripper's victims, is set on a terrifying path to salvation. The real monsters are men. London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory, with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man in London Hospital. Evelyn wanted to be locked away from the world like he is, shut away from the filth and dangers of the streets. But in Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, she finds a gentle kindred who does not recoil from her and who understands her pain. When the murders begin, however, Joseph and Evelyn are haunted nightly by the ghosts of the Ripper's dead, setting Evelyn on a path to facing her fears and uncovering humanity's worst nightmares. A terrifying and haunting tale from the Edgar Award-winning author of Icefall and the Assassin's Creed novels, Matthew J. Kirby. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Taste for Monsters Author: Matthew J. Kirby Narrator: Anna Mountford Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The mesmerizing story of a young woman in Victorian London who, haunted by the ghosts of Jack the Ripper's victims, is set on a terrifying path to salvation. The real monsters are men. London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory, with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man in London Hospital. Evelyn wanted to be locked away from the world like he is, shut away from the filth and dangers of the streets. But in Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, she finds a gentle kindred who does not recoil from her and who understands her pain. When the murders begin, however, Joseph and Evelyn are haunted nightly by the ghosts of the Ripper's dead, setting Evelyn on a path to facing her fears and uncovering humanity's worst nightmares. A terrifying and haunting tale from the Edgar Award-winning author of Icefall and the Assassin's Creed novels, Matthew J. Kirby. Members Reviews: A tale that lingers in the heart The tale is enchanting in the most unexpected and unique ways that can only arise from the quirky, intense life and times of Whitechapel District of Victorian London. Matthew J. Kirby weaves together a narrative with such rich characters and intricate, emotional depth that you truly feel the heartbeat of a tormented place in time and cannot help but shed a tear in its honor and in respect of its people's perseverance amongst such turmoil. The narration brings the characters to life in such a perfect way, you feel as though you are standing in a room among them. The accents and cadence of each is absolutely delightful to listen to and breath additional life into an already chock full story. Superb! My taste was sated. Excellent in all its iterations. Kirby is a master storyteller and he knows how to research and utilize his knowledge to make the setting, time period and characters come to life. This story expresses more than a taste for monsters but a love. Also excellent narration, Ms. Mountford. You did Evelyn proud. An Outstanding Heroine and Deeply Humane Story I had high hopes for this novel, but I was unprepared for how thoroughly it won me over. I was entranced. As a historian, I'm very interested in the Whitechapel murders and their context in the East End of London, and the careful research in evidence in A Taste for Monsters satisfied me deeply. I've walked in the characters' footsteps at London Hospital, Spitalfields, and Whitechapel, and I delighted in the sharp detail Kirby brought to the story. But there's so much more. So many times in historical novels -- especially YA novels -- the desire to have a plucky, gutsy heroine leads to all kinds of anachronistic behavior, dialog, etc. Not here. Evelyn is an outstanding heroine, a young woman disfigured by her work with poisonous phosphorus as a "matchstick girl" and struggling to find a means of supporting herself with dignity. Similarly, Kirby addresses Jack the Ripper in a most refreshing fashion, focusing not on following the monster who killed but instead on restoring and respecting the humanity of the women who were murdered. This entire story is shot through not only with delicious Gothic atmosphere and genuine peril, but also with gentle, humane insight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Sabotage-Audiobook/B01FICZIEM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sabotage Subtitle: The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb Author: Neal Bascomb Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The author of the award-winning The Nazi Hunters returns with another thrilling true story of WWII espionage, including Nazis, nukes, fighting, failure, and everyday heroes. April 9, 1940.The invasion begins at night, with German cruisers slipping up a silent fjord. Soon planes full of paratroopers roar over the mountains, and in two months the Nazis occupy all of Norway. They station soldiers throughout the country. They cripple food supplies to the Norwegian people. And at the Vemork power plant, they gain access to an essential ingredient in the weapon that could end the war: Hitler's very own nuclear bomb. February 24, 1943. When the Allies discover the plans for the bomb, they agree Vemork must be destroyed. But after a British operation fails to stop the Nazis' deadly designs, the task falls to a band of passionate Norwegian commandos - young men who long to free their country from Nazi rule. Armed with little more than parachutes, skis, explosives, and great courage, they will survive months in the snowy wilderness and execute two desperately dangerous missions. The result? The greatest act of sabotage in all of World War II. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Neal Bascomb) Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:34:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Sabotage-Audiobook/B01FICZIEM thebookvoice.com 06:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sabotage Subtitle: The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb Author: Neal Bascomb Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The author of the award-winning The Nazi Hunters returns with another thrilling true story of WWII espionage, including Nazis, nukes, fighting, failure, and everyday heroes. April 9, 1940.The invasion begins at night, with German cruisers slipping up a silent fjord. Soon planes full of paratroopers roar over the mountains, and in two months the Nazis occupy all of Norway. They station soldiers throughout the country. They cripple food supplies to the Norwegian people. And at the Vemork power plant, they gain access to an essential ingredient in the weapon that could end the war: Hitler's very own nuclear bomb. February 24, 1943. When the Allies discover the plans for the bomb, they agree Vemork must be destroyed. But after a British operation fails to stop the Nazis' deadly designs, the task falls to a band of passionate Norwegian commandos - young men who long to free their country from Nazi rule. Armed with little more than parachutes, skis, explosives, and great courage, they will survive months in the snowy wilderness and execute two desperately dangerous missions. The result? The greatest act of sabotage in all of World War II. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sabotage Subtitle: The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb Author: Neal Bascomb Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The author of the award-winning The Nazi Hunters returns with another thrilling true story of WWII espionage, including Nazis, nukes, fighting, failure, and everyday heroes. April 9, 1940.The invasion begins at night, with German cruisers slipping up a silent fjord. Soon planes full of paratroopers roar over the mountains, and in two months the Nazis occupy all of Norway. They station soldiers throughout the country. They cripple food supplies to the Norwegian people. And at the Vemork power plant, they gain access to an essential ingredient in the weapon that could end the war: Hitler's very own nuclear bomb. February 24, 1943. When the Allies discover the plans for the bomb, they agree Vemork must be destroyed. But after a British operation fails to stop the Nazis' deadly designs, the task falls to a band of passionate Norwegian commandos - young men who long to free their country from Nazi rule. Armed with little more than parachutes, skis, explosives, and great courage, they will survive months in the snowy wilderness and execute two desperately dangerous missions. The result? The greatest act of sabotage in all of World War II. Members Reviews: Bought this for my son who loved the author's other book for kids Bought this for my son who loved the author's other book for kids. It did not disappoint. Hard to find good, compelling books that appeal to boys (though this is by no means just for boys!) and this one grabbed him and held on. Norwegian Heroes My grandson, 10, a voracious reader, and I both read this book separately and then compared notes. We both liked this book very much. My grandson was enamored of the Norwegian group. He is impressed with history, heroes, and anyone who has a good story. 'Sabotage' is an excellent method for educating our children about history and the 'Big One', WWII. This type of book gives a first hand experience to children who can visualize the events and note to themselves that this is truly a real event in history. What we have is the history of the Nazi invasion into Norway. In the dead of night, they came and occupied Norway. One of the most important areas of interest for the Germans was a chemical plant, Vermork. The Nazis were interested in developing a nuclear bomb, and this chemical plant was primary for their needs. The British heard of this project at Vermork, and they attempted to derail the mission, the British failed. At this time some very brave Norwegian Commandos armed with very little but skis and explosives, wait months in the snowy climate to sabotage the chemical plant. I want to point out that I had very scant knowledge of this event, and I would wager that many Americans are aware of this event, either. It is through these kinds of books that I read with my grandchildren, that I learn a great deal about history, science and the world. This book is filled with excitement and tension, and my grandson told me he stayed up late on a weekend night to finish the book. The author, Neal Babscomb, is a wonderful writer, and kept my attention and that of my grandson. It is wonderful to have our children given the opportunity to read about heroes, and to have these Norwegian commandos show that strong beliefs, courage and love of your country are important virtues. Recommended. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Out-of-Darkness-Audiobook/B01D51M620 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of Darkness Author: Ashley Hope Pérez Narrator: Benita Robledo, Lincoln Hoppe Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "This is East Texas, and there's lines. Lines you cross, lines you don't cross. That clear?" New London, Texas, 1937. Naomi Vargas and Wash Fuller know about the lines in East Texas as well as anyone. They know the signs that mark them. They know the people who enforce them. But sometimes the attraction between two people is so powerful, it breaks through even the most entrenched color lines. And the consequences can be explosive. Ashley Hope Pérez takes the facts of the 1937 New London school explosion, the worst school disaster in American history, as a backdrop for a riveting novel about segregation, love, family, and the forces that destroy people. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ashley Hope Pérez) Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:28:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Out-of-Darkness-Audiobook/B01D51M620 thebookvoice.com 12:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of Darkness Author: Ashley Hope Pérez Narrator: Benita Robledo, Lincoln Hoppe Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "This is East Texas, and there's lines. Lines you cross, lines you don't cross. That clear?" New London, Texas, 1937. Naomi Vargas and Wash Fuller know about the lines in East Texas as well as anyone. They know the signs that mark them. They know the people who enforce them. But sometimes the attraction between two people is so powerful, it breaks through even the most entrenched color lines. And the consequences can be explosive. Ashley Hope Pérez takes the facts of the 1937 New London school explosion, the worst school disaster in American history, as a backdrop for a riveting novel about segregation, love, family, and the forces that destroy people. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of Darkness Author: Ashley Hope Pérez Narrator: Benita Robledo, Lincoln Hoppe Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "This is East Texas, and there's lines. Lines you cross, lines you don't cross. That clear?" New London, Texas, 1937. Naomi Vargas and Wash Fuller know about the lines in East Texas as well as anyone. They know the signs that mark them. They know the people who enforce them. But sometimes the attraction between two people is so powerful, it breaks through even the most entrenched color lines. And the consequences can be explosive. Ashley Hope Pérez takes the facts of the 1937 New London school explosion, the worst school disaster in American history, as a backdrop for a riveting novel about segregation, love, family, and the forces that destroy people. Members Reviews: you'll need courage. painful and devastating. poetic and beautiful. brutal and honest. it takes courage to read this. Summer reading book This book was really good especially to be a summer reading book in high school (11th grade ) Beautifully crafted The writing of this haunting story is superb. It is one of those historical fictions that feels so very real that I want to research the characters and events despite the author's note at the end. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Captive-Audiobook/B002VA3D7E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Captive Author: Scott O'Dell Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: As part of a Spanish expedition to the New World, a Jesuit seminarian witnesses the enslavement and exploitation of the Mayas and his own seduction by greed and ambition. ©1979 Scott O'Dell; (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "A superbly written novel, rich in plot and historical detail." (School Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott O'Dell) Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:53:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Captive-Audiobook/B002VA3D7E thebookvoice.com 05:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Captive Author: Scott O'Dell Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: As part of a Spanish expedition to the New World, a Jesuit seminarian witnesses the enslavement and exploitation of the Mayas and his own seduction by greed and ambition. ©1979 Scott O'Dell; (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "A superbly written novel, rich in plot and historical detail." (School Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Captive Author: Scott O'Dell Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: As part of a Spanish expedition to the New World, a Jesuit seminarian witnesses the enslavement and exploitation of the Mayas and his own seduction by greed and ambition. ©1979 Scott O'Dell; (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "A superbly written novel, rich in plot and historical detail." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: An exciting introduction to the Maya and conquistadores. I am a fifth grade teacher from Arlington, Virginia who could not put it down. My class loved it and we found the two sequels, The Feathered Serpent and The Amethyst Ring. They have the hero encountering the Aztecs and the Incas. It is an amazing introduction to the early Central American civilizations. Read all three. Adventure and Literature - Wonderful Intro to the Spanish Conquest I have a deep fascination in conquest-era America fiction and non-fiction, and through the years I've tried to find the right books and stories to ignite this interest in my own children. Outside of hard-core educational offerings, there's very little "interesting" literature that I've found that's appropriate for 4th grade through High School. Scott O'Dell's "The Captive" is the first in a trilogy that's been recently marketed as "The Seven Serpent Trilogy", and I think it's the perfect book to hook my 10-year-old on this amazing time in world history. Written from the perspective of a young Spanish seminarian, Julian Escobar, "The Captive" takes readers on an adventure that spans the Atlantic, explores two vastly different religions, and ultimately connects two cultures that aren't all that different. Escobar is asked to join an Atlantic-crossing expedition to explore the New World. He's not yet a priest and very anxious about leading the ships' religious efforts, but what finally convinces him to leave his small town is the opportunity to introduce an island full of 'savages' to Christianity. He ultimately finds himself in the guise of of the Mayan god Kukulkan, which sets up the second story of O'Dell's trilogy, "The Feathered Serpent". Along Escobar's journey to New Spain, he encounters ghost ships, amazing new animals, strange cultures, and a gold-laden island; he survives a shipwreck, mutiny, and the dark evil that men can hide within themselves. Escobar's adventures will appeal to a young audience raised on "Pirates of the Caribbean". Escobar's self-discovery will expose readers to terrific literature and some of the key themes of the Spanish Conquest: the conflict and contradiction between religious and the search for treasure, differences in religion and culture, and human rights. "The Captive" is a well written and well told story of discovery. It's a wonderful introduction to the Spanish Conquest that combines adventure with literature. I highly recommend this book. A Lost Voyage The captain of the "Santa Margarita", Don Luis and his most trustworthy ship mate, Julius Escobar, make a long and dangerous journey from Spain to the New World. When they get to the New World they first stop on an island to get gold and slaves. The second island is not too far away, but a hurricane comes and sinks their ship. Julius Escobar is stranded on the Mayan island. He spends a few months alone on the island and then goes to the Mayan city. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Fueled-by-Dragons-Fire-Audiobook/B0765CDZX6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fueled by Dragon's Fire Subtitle: Return of the Dragonborn, Book 2 Author: N.M. Howell Narrator: Carly Robins Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The ancient dragonborn people have returned to Shaeyara, and with them came the dragons. But the celebration of their return is short-lived as they soon discover that they are not welcome. The world is at war. After living underground for eight months, Andie and her followers have had enough. It is time to return to the surface to find her people, and together they must stop the lies and prove to the world who the true monsters are: The University that has had the world in its clutches for centuries. The only problem is that those who survived from the University have already convinced the world of their evil and will stop at nothing to have them destroyed. But with the peace of their world at stake, Andie and the dragonborn must band together to reunite the war-ravaged world before it's too late. Only, with a traitor in their midst, the task is proving more difficult than Andie could have ever thought. biacuaduc@gmail.com (N.M. Howell) Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:46:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Fueled-by-Dragons-Fire-Audiobook/B0765CDZX6 thebookvoice.com 07:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fueled by Dragon's Fire Subtitle: Return of the Dragonborn, Book 2 Author: N.M. Howell Narrator: Carly Robins Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The ancient dragonborn people have returned to Shaeyara, and with them came the dragons. But the celebration of their return is short-lived as they soon discover that they are not welcome. The world is at war. After living underground for eight months, Andie and her followers have had enough. It is time to return to the surface to find her people, and together they must stop the lies and prove to the world who the true monsters are: The University that has had the world in its clutches for centuries. The only problem is that those who survived from the University have already convinced the world of their evil and will stop at nothing to have them destroyed. But with the peace of their world at stake, Andie and the dragonborn must band together to reunite the war-ravaged world before it's too late. Only, with a traitor in their midst, the task is proving more difficult than Andie could have ever thought. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fueled by Dragon's Fire Subtitle: Return of the Dragonborn, Book 2 Author: N.M. Howell Narrator: Carly Robins Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The ancient dragonborn people have returned to Shaeyara, and with them came the dragons. But the celebration of their return is short-lived as they soon discover that they are not welcome. The world is at war. After living underground for eight months, Andie and her followers have had enough. It is time to return to the surface to find her people, and together they must stop the lies and prove to the world who the true monsters are: The University that has had the world in its clutches for centuries. The only problem is that those who survived from the University have already convinced the world of their evil and will stop at nothing to have them destroyed. But with the peace of their world at stake, Andie and the dragonborn must band together to reunite the war-ravaged world before it's too late. Only, with a traitor in their midst, the task is proving more difficult than Andie could have ever thought. Members Reviews: Even Better than the First I thought the first book in this series was amazing, but this one was even better. I had the same issue that I had with the first, this book was very hard to get into. It definitely didn't grab me from the first sentence and not let go. So before I gave up on it, I reread my review of the first book and told myself I'd give it one more chapter. I'm so glad I did, once I reached that point in the book the pages flew. Without spoiling anything, I love the passion and the depth of feeling the characters have. Their innate sense of right and wrong will have to cheering them on. And the last chapter will come with plenty of surprises. Enjoy! Good book Very good read. Still very fast paced. I think it is Eccles to light reading with a good storyline. Recommend A good story. Iâm pleased thereâs a sequel! A great story. Wicked story, great sequel! Fueled by Dragon's Fire is the second full-length publication of the Return of the Dragonborn Series by N.M. Howell. It is preceded by an unpublished Prequel and the first full-length book, Marked by Dragon's Blood. It's also soon to be followed by a third full-length book, Called by Dragon's Song (may be subject to change). The series is defined as a Young Adult Fantasy by N.M. Howell. I place it in the style of an Epic Fantasy with the hallmarks of the clean cut nature of Young Adult stories. The central landscape begins in a city built around an authoritative University, a name that proves to be less about knowledge, learning and the betterment of society: and more about sanctions, control and authority to dispense a scandalised version of so-called justice in a system sickened by black magic and ideas. It has been steadily turning its back on what was lost and given in order for it to be brought back into existence, but whilst the institution itself might have been closed on multiple occasions, the sickness it represents has never died. Too often in gaining power and authority there becomes a paranoia of losing it, irrespective of whether perceived threats exist. I've included several Amazon links should they interest you. The first is Nikko's Amazon author page. The subsequent four links are reviews I've written on the other books of hers that I've read. The link to my review of the aforementioned prequel isn't included. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Madmans-Daughter-Audiobook/B00B27H4F4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Madman's Daughter Subtitle: Madman's Daughter Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Megan Shepherd Narrator: Lucy Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sixteen-year-old Juliet Moreau has built a life for herself in London - working as a maid, attending church on Sundays, and trying not to think about the scandal that ruined her life. After all, no one ever proved the rumors about her father's gruesome experiments. But when she learns he is alive and continuing his work on a remote tropical island, she is determined to find out if the accusations are true. Accompanied by her father's handsome young assistant, Montgomery, and an enigmatic castaway, Edward - both of whom she is deeply drawn to - Juliet travels to the island, only to discover the depths of her father's madness: He has experimented on animals so that they resemble, speak, and behave as humans. And worse, one of the creatures has turned violent and is killing the island's inhabitants. Torn between horror and scientific curiosity, Juliet knows she must end her father's dangerous experiments and escape her jungle prison before it's too late. Yet as the island falls into chaos, she discovers the extent of her father's genius - and madness - in her own blood. Inspired by H. G. Wells's classic The Island of Dr. Moreau, The Madman's Daughter is a dark and breathless Gothic thriller about the secrets we'll do anything to know and the truths we'll go to any lengths to protect. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Megan Shepherd) Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:40:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Madmans-Daughter-Audiobook/B00B27H4F4 thebookvoice.com 12:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Madman's Daughter Subtitle: Madman's Daughter Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Megan Shepherd Narrator: Lucy Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sixteen-year-old Juliet Moreau has built a life for herself in London - working as a maid, attending church on Sundays, and trying not to think about the scandal that ruined her life. After all, no one ever proved the rumors about her father's gruesome experiments. But when she learns he is alive and continuing his work on a remote tropical island, she is determined to find out if the accusations are true. Accompanied by her father's handsome young assistant, Montgomery, and an enigmatic castaway, Edward - both of whom she is deeply drawn to - Juliet travels to the island, only to discover the depths of her father's madness: He has experimented on animals so that they resemble, speak, and behave as humans. And worse, one of the creatures has turned violent and is killing the island's inhabitants. Torn between horror and scientific curiosity, Juliet knows she must end her father's dangerous experiments and escape her jungle prison before it's too late. Yet as the island falls into chaos, she discovers the extent of her father's genius - and madness - in her own blood. Inspired by H. G. Wells's classic The Island of Dr. Moreau, The Madman's Daughter is a dark and breathless Gothic thriller about the secrets we'll do anything to know and the truths we'll go to any lengths to protect. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Madman's Daughter Subtitle: Madman's Daughter Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Megan Shepherd Narrator: Lucy Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sixteen-year-old Juliet Moreau has built a life for herself in London - working as a maid, attending church on Sundays, and trying not to think about the scandal that ruined her life. After all, no one ever proved the rumors about her father's gruesome experiments. But when she learns he is alive and continuing his work on a remote tropical island, she is determined to find out if the accusations are true. Accompanied by her father's handsome young assistant, Montgomery, and an enigmatic castaway, Edward - both of whom she is deeply drawn to - Juliet travels to the island, only to discover the depths of her father's madness: He has experimented on animals so that they resemble, speak, and behave as humans. And worse, one of the creatures has turned violent and is killing the island's inhabitants. Torn between horror and scientific curiosity, Juliet knows she must end her father's dangerous experiments and escape her jungle prison before it's too late. Yet as the island falls into chaos, she discovers the extent of her father's genius - and madness - in her own blood. Inspired by H. G. Wells's classic The Island of Dr. Moreau, The Madman's Daughter is a dark and breathless Gothic thriller about the secrets we'll do anything to know and the truths we'll go to any lengths to protect. Members Reviews: A nicely executed twist on a classic Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This is a grand time passing book. Will it unlock the secrets of the universe, or blow your mind? No. It's a good STORY. By contemporary standards, maybe a bit slow... but that's part of its charm. This takes a story from 19th century literature, and brings it forward a bit in style. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The viewpoint shift to the 16 year old daughter, who is also highly analytical, provides a great point/counterpoint to the classic either-or viewpoint. Instead of a supremely mature storyteller, or a "oh no, she's not going to do THAT?!" version of the teen...we get to see a girl react with a split nature to emotional and moral quandaries... that force her to override her instinctive reactions with reasoning. What does Lucy Rayner bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Lucy approaches this book with a rare feel for pacing. Much as the 19th century feel gives it a slower pace than a modern book, Lucy does not rush, yet she clearly has a PURPOSE in her narration. She almost... STALKS her way through the book, careful, and precise, and not rushing, but with a sense of urgency behind the words. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The 19th century science fiction of the story's seed remains, which always makes me chuckle. Much as with Star Trek, there's a bit of "well, we used a modified tachyon pulse!" simplicity to the science... which is very in keeping with the story's origin. "Simple dear fellow... a proper surgeon can accomplish anything!" Any additional comments? Well worth the time and money, you should not look for the next modern English MUST READ here, but you will not feel cheated in any way. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Spies-of-the-Mississippi-Audiobook/B004QYIVHK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spies of the Mississippi Subtitle: The True Story of the Spy Network that Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement Author: Rick Bowers Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Author Rick Bowers uncovers a tragic episode from American history in this informative and fascinating (VOYA) book. During the civil rights movement, the state of Mississippi created an elaborate spy network. Its mission was to preserve segregation by any means necessaryincluding voter interference, sponsorship of white supremacy groups, and even murder. Critic Reviews: "With all the books on the civil rights movement for young people, its hard to believe theres a topic that hasnt yet been touched. But Bowers, through impeccable research and personal investigation, seems to have come up with something chillingly new.... Those with knowledge of the era will find this a vivid depiction of those turbulent days, but for them as well as students new to the history the extremes will be an eye-opener." ( Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Bowers) Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:16:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Spies-of-the-Mississippi-Audiobook/B004QYIVHK thebookvoice.com 02:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spies of the Mississippi Subtitle: The True Story of the Spy Network that Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement Author: Rick Bowers Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Author Rick Bowers uncovers a tragic episode from American history in this informative and fascinating (VOYA) book. During the civil rights movement, the state of Mississippi created an elaborate spy network. Its mission was to preserve segregation by any means necessaryincluding voter interference, sponsorship of white supremacy groups, and even murder. Critic Reviews: "With all the books on the civil rights movement for young people, its hard to believe theres a topic that hasnt yet been touched. But Bowers, through impeccable research and personal investigation, seems to have come up with something chillingly new.... Those with knowledge of the era will find this a vivid depiction of those turbulent days, but for them as well as students new to the history the extremes will be an eye-opener." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spies of the Mississippi Subtitle: The True Story of the Spy Network that Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement Author: Rick Bowers Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Author Rick Bowers uncovers a tragic episode from American history in this informative and fascinating (VOYA) book. During the civil rights movement, the state of Mississippi created an elaborate spy network. Its mission was to preserve segregation by any means necessaryincluding voter interference, sponsorship of white supremacy groups, and even murder. Critic Reviews: "With all the books on the civil rights movement for young people, its hard to believe theres a topic that hasnt yet been touched. But Bowers, through impeccable research and personal investigation, seems to have come up with something chillingly new.... Those with knowledge of the era will find this a vivid depiction of those turbulent days, but for them as well as students new to the history the extremes will be an eye-opener." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Very engrossing book What made the experience of listening to Spies of the Mississippi the most enjoyable? The reaffirmation of the belief that there were many people who stood up for their rights despite the great odds against them, Who was your favorite character and why? Clyde Kennard because his individual personal struggle seems so worthy. Have you listened to any of Peter Jay Fernandezs other performances before? How does this one compare? No. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Many incidents were sad. For instance, I remembered little about the tragic life and heroic actions of Clyde Kennard. Throughout the book, I was hoping something would be done to remember his sacrifice. The author assures us of that near the end of the book. Any additional comments? The read was quite short for a book spanning so many years. I was left wanting to hear more details, especially about the black spies and their motivations. Good Story Would you listen to Spies of the Mississippi again? Why? Well researched account of our history that happened not to long ago. Its strange to think how bad race relations were. I think about how things are with our society today and how we got to the point we are at now. This book is insightful and gives a glimpse into our American history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Better-to-Wish-Audiobook/B00CH29CH6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Better to Wish Subtitle: Family Tree, Book 1 Author: Ann M. Martin Narrator: Annalie Gernert, Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Four generations. Four girls. One family. An amazing new four-book series from Ann M. Martin. In 1930, Abby Nichols is eight, and can't imagine what her future holds. The best things today would be having a dime for the fair, keeping her Pops from being angry, and saving up 87 cents to surprise her little sister with a tea set for Christmas. But Abby's world is changing fast. Soon there will be new siblings to take care of, a new house to move into, and new friends to meet. But there will also be good-byes to say and hard choices to make. As Abby grows older, how will she decide what sort of life will fit her best? In this incredible new series, best-selling author Ann M. Martin brings the past and the present together one girlhood at a time and shows readers the way a family grows. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann M. Martin) Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:09:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Better-to-Wish-Audiobook/B00CH29CH6 thebookvoice.com 04:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Better to Wish Subtitle: Family Tree, Book 1 Author: Ann M. Martin Narrator: Annalie Gernert, Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Four generations. Four girls. One family. An amazing new four-book series from Ann M. Martin. In 1930, Abby Nichols is eight, and can't imagine what her future holds. The best things today would be having a dime for the fair, keeping her Pops from being angry, and saving up 87 cents to surprise her little sister with a tea set for Christmas. But Abby's world is changing fast. Soon there will be new siblings to take care of, a new house to move into, and new friends to meet. But there will also be good-byes to say and hard choices to make. As Abby grows older, how will she decide what sort of life will fit her best? In this incredible new series, best-selling author Ann M. Martin brings the past and the present together one girlhood at a time and shows readers the way a family grows. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Better to Wish Subtitle: Family Tree, Book 1 Author: Ann M. Martin Narrator: Annalie Gernert, Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Four generations. Four girls. One family. An amazing new four-book series from Ann M. Martin. In 1930, Abby Nichols is eight, and can't imagine what her future holds. The best things today would be having a dime for the fair, keeping her Pops from being angry, and saving up 87 cents to surprise her little sister with a tea set for Christmas. But Abby's world is changing fast. Soon there will be new siblings to take care of, a new house to move into, and new friends to meet. But there will also be good-byes to say and hard choices to make. As Abby grows older, how will she decide what sort of life will fit her best? In this incredible new series, best-selling author Ann M. Martin brings the past and the present together one girlhood at a time and shows readers the way a family grows. Members Reviews: Great read for my daughter AND me! This Ann M. Martin book, the first in a four book series, captured my daughter's heart. She, 9 years old, convinced me to read it, too. We had a great discussion about how times have changed since the 1930s, especially how gender roles have changed. Other topics brought up: racism, bigotry, social classes, discrimination against the handicapped. We can't wait for the next one! great! I chose this because I liked her books. She is an awesome author. This book is brilliant! I totally recommend this book to others! ... my nine year old Grand daughter after she had enjoyed the historical aspects of The American Girl doll stories I bought this for my nine year old Grand daughter after she had enjoyed the historical aspects of The American Girl doll stories, and she is fascinated with it. It's a great way to learn about history through the main characters, which are in the age bracket of 8-11. I plan on buying the sequels to this book. Five Stars Excellent Family Tree I bought this book for my daughter. We saw it at Barnes and Noble. Thank Goodness it was cheaper on Amazon.com. I pre ordered the next book in line for her too. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Foreshadowing-Audiobook/B0032N52IW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Foreshadowing Author: Marcus Sedgwick Narrator: Anna Maxwell Martin Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-08 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Her premonitions show her untold horrors on the battlefields of the Somme. Corpse worms crawling over the faces of soldiers soon to die, and worse still, what will happen to Edgar and Tom. Like the prophetess Cassandra, Sasha is trapped by power. No one will believe her. She feels stifled by her over-protective mother and restrictive father. Her family have lost faith in her. She is determined to win them back, whatever the price. And it is a high one - for who wants to see the end of their own story...? But Alexandra is a heroine resourceful enough to try to change the path of Fate. Critic Reviews: "Anna Maxwell Martin ... here makes her audiobook debut. She is a refreshing choice, able - unlike some readers - to inhabit the young girl's character without sounding artificial. As Sasha her voice is furrowed and grave, yet she can also suggest the snip-snapping military certainty of Sasha's father. In a complex novel that shuffles scenes and tenses, she is a sure pathfinder. For sophisticated older children who can bear a little catharsis." (Telegraph) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcus Sedgwick) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:15:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Foreshadowing-Audiobook/B0032N52IW thebookvoice.com 03:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Foreshadowing Author: Marcus Sedgwick Narrator: Anna Maxwell Martin Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-08 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Her premonitions show her untold horrors on the battlefields of the Somme. Corpse worms crawling over the faces of soldiers soon to die, and worse still, what will happen to Edgar and Tom. Like the prophetess Cassandra, Sasha is trapped by power. No one will believe her. She feels stifled by her over-protective mother and restrictive father. Her family have lost faith in her. She is determined to win them back, whatever the price. And it is a high one - for who wants to see the end of their own story...? But Alexandra is a heroine resourceful enough to try to change the path of Fate. Critic Reviews: "Anna Maxwell Martin ... here makes her audiobook debut. She is a refreshing choice, able - unlike some readers - to inhabit the young girl's character without sounding artificial. As Sasha her voice is furrowed and grave, yet she can also suggest the snip-snapping military certainty of Sasha's father. In a complex novel that shuffles scenes and tenses, she is a sure pathfinder. For sophisticated older children who can bear a little catharsis." (Telegraph) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Foreshadowing Author: Marcus Sedgwick Narrator: Anna Maxwell Martin Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-08 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Her premonitions show her untold horrors on the battlefields of the Somme. Corpse worms crawling over the faces of soldiers soon to die, and worse still, what will happen to Edgar and Tom. Like the prophetess Cassandra, Sasha is trapped by power. No one will believe her. She feels stifled by her over-protective mother and restrictive father. Her family have lost faith in her. She is determined to win them back, whatever the price. And it is a high one - for who wants to see the end of their own story...? But Alexandra is a heroine resourceful enough to try to change the path of Fate. Critic Reviews: "Anna Maxwell Martin ... here makes her audiobook debut. She is a refreshing choice, able - unlike some readers - to inhabit the young girl's character without sounding artificial. As Sasha her voice is furrowed and grave, yet she can also suggest the snip-snapping military certainty of Sasha's father. In a complex novel that shuffles scenes and tenses, she is a sure pathfinder. For sophisticated older children who can bear a little catharsis." (Telegraph) Members Reviews: Absolutely amazing Skipped a few paragraphs here and there but perfect for this story by Marcus Sedgwick. I never thought it could be better. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Lion-Heart-Audiobook/B0131KMQ6G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lion Heart Author: A. C. Gaughen Narrator: Helen Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Only the greatest loves can survive great danger.... Imprisoned by Prince John for months, Scarlet finds herself a long way from Nottinghamshire. After a daring escape, she learns that King Richard's life is in jeopardy, and Eleanor of Aquitaine needs Scarlet's help to free him. For a lifelong thief, this newfound allegiance to the crown - her family - is a strange feeling. Scarlet knows that helping Eleanor will put her and those she loves back in Prince John's sights. Desperate not to risk anyone's life but her own, Scarlet formulates a plan to help save the king on her own. But fate - and her heart - won't allow her to stay away from Nottinghamshire for long. Even if Scarlet and Rob can together stop Prince John from going through with his dark plans for England, will their love be enough to save them once and for all? biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. C. Gaughen) Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:07:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Lion-Heart-Audiobook/B0131KMQ6G thebookvoice.com 08:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lion Heart Author: A. C. Gaughen Narrator: Helen Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Only the greatest loves can survive great danger.... Imprisoned by Prince John for months, Scarlet finds herself a long way from Nottinghamshire. After a daring escape, she learns that King Richard's life is in jeopardy, and Eleanor of Aquitaine needs Scarlet's help to free him. For a lifelong thief, this newfound allegiance to the crown - her family - is a strange feeling. Scarlet knows that helping Eleanor will put her and those she loves back in Prince John's sights. Desperate not to risk anyone's life but her own, Scarlet formulates a plan to help save the king on her own. But fate - and her heart - won't allow her to stay away from Nottinghamshire for long. Even if Scarlet and Rob can together stop Prince John from going through with his dark plans for England, will their love be enough to save them once and for all? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lion Heart Author: A. C. Gaughen Narrator: Helen Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Only the greatest loves can survive great danger.... Imprisoned by Prince John for months, Scarlet finds herself a long way from Nottinghamshire. After a daring escape, she learns that King Richard's life is in jeopardy, and Eleanor of Aquitaine needs Scarlet's help to free him. For a lifelong thief, this newfound allegiance to the crown - her family - is a strange feeling. Scarlet knows that helping Eleanor will put her and those she loves back in Prince John's sights. Desperate not to risk anyone's life but her own, Scarlet formulates a plan to help save the king on her own. But fate - and her heart - won't allow her to stay away from Nottinghamshire for long. Even if Scarlet and Rob can together stop Prince John from going through with his dark plans for England, will their love be enough to save them once and for all? Members Reviews: Great way to end the series I LOVED IT.... this is my favorite series and I love how this last book ended. I would definitely recommend this series to everyone. Felt Lazy The narrator is amazing. I love the different voices and the accents, its the best part. I don't think the story was that exciting, the first one was the best, and i followed it through to the end, but i don't think i got enough out of this one. It's a decent story, but if you're wanting something like the first book, this isn't it. Narrator's voice changed The first two books in this series were mildly amusing, but I found the narration to be so terrible in this last book that I was uninterested in even finishing it. All the female characters, including the narrator, have deep voices that sound like men. I don't know why the narrator chose to make this stylistic change in the last book in the series, but it was a bad decision and caused me to ask Audible for a refund. The story was not engaging enough for me to care how it ended. I would not waste time or credits on this book. Final book of trilogy enjoyed the pulling together of mini storylines from first 2 books but did get a little repetitive and drug out. seems as if author was using a bit extra filler to finish this series. enjoyed the story being told from female Marion perspective Narrator voice is deeper than book 1 and 2 I loved these books, but I found it difficult to get into when Helen spoke deeper in this last one. Even quite a few men sounded higher than her main female character's voice. The story was good. I enjoyed the flow. It wasn't as gloomy as the 2nd book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Queen-of-Someday-Audiobook/B00P18PJM0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Someday Subtitle: A Stolen Empire Novel Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Elan O'Connor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-14 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Before she can become the greatest empress in history, 15-year-old Sophia will have to survive her social-climbing mother's quest to put her on the throne of Russia at any cost. Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophia has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family and herself, Sophia vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans. Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophia will need to decide how much she's willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be. In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry D. Ficklin) Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:36:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Queen-of-Someday-Audiobook/B00P18PJM0 thebookvoice.com 06:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Someday Subtitle: A Stolen Empire Novel Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Elan O'Connor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-14 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Before she can become the greatest empress in history, 15-year-old Sophia will have to survive her social-climbing mother's quest to put her on the throne of Russia at any cost. Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophia has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family and herself, Sophia vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans. Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophia will need to decide how much she's willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be. In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Someday Subtitle: A Stolen Empire Novel Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Elan O'Connor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-14 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Before she can become the greatest empress in history, 15-year-old Sophia will have to survive her social-climbing mother's quest to put her on the throne of Russia at any cost. Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophia has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family and herself, Sophia vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans. Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophia will need to decide how much she's willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be. In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme? Members Reviews: Hit and Miss. Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I think I would because I know a lot of people like this kind of book even though I only thought it was OK. Any additional comments? This was a real hit and miss for me. There was 2 main things that I didn't like and these really brought down the overall story. Ill start with what I didnt like - I HATE insta love and love triangles and this has both. It seemed that every guy Sophia saw, she fell in love with and it really really annoyed me. She "loved" 3 guys!! I mean, come on, she is 15, she shouldnt even love one guy never mind say 3. The second biggest thing was Sophia herself. She started strong but over the course of the book became weaker and let everyone walk over her. Now onto what I liked - I liked Sergei. He is Sophias rock and is there when she needs him. I also liked Alexander. He is kind and nice and I liked seeing his relationship with Sophia grow. I like the Queen, even though she is mean at times, I think she really cares for Sophia. Anyway, overall The Queen Of Someday was an OK read. I liked seeing Sophias story but I didnt like parts. The one redeeming quality and what really made me enjoy the experience of the book was Elan O' Connor. She was the perfect choice for Sophia because her voice was so regal. I will definitely check out more that she read. Brilliant!!! Historical romance has always been one of my favorite genres, but never have I read anything like Queen of Someday. It is a very fictionalized account of the early years of Catherine the Great. Born Sophia, and later taking the name of Catherine when she converts religions, Sophie is 15 when we meet her in QoS. Though young, Sophie is put into very adult situations (just as the real Sophia likely was). It is easy to fall in love with her youthful innocence and both morn and cheer as that innocence is gradually scraped away as she is forced to become harder and more calculating just to survive. She starts out as a typical 15 year old, starry eyed and easily swayed by a handsome face and sweet words. But for her, the stakes are much higher than for any other young girl of the time. Obeying her heart can literally mean her death. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Soldier-Boy-Audiobook/B071WSQT8Z Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Soldier Boy Author: Keely Hutton Narrator: Kevin R. Free, Ricky Anywar - afterword Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Soldier Boy begins with the story of Ricky Richard Anywar, abducted at age 14 in 1989 to fight with Joseph Kony's rebel army in Uganda's decades-long civil war. Ricky is trained, armed, and forced to fight government soldiers alongside his brutal kidnappers but never stops dreaming of escape. The story continues 20 years later, with a fictionalized character named Samuel, representative of the thousands of child soldiers Ricky eventually helped rehabilitate as founder of the internationally acclaimed charity Friends of Orphans. Working closely with Ricky himself, debut author Keely Hutton has written an eye-opening audiobook about a boy's unbreakable spirit and indomitable courage in the face of unimaginable horror. This title has Common Core connections. Critic Reviews: "Powerful writing based on the real life of Ricky Anywar is heightened by narrator Kevin R. Free's dramatic reading. Free's use of an African accent carries readers to the Ugandan setting and the stories of two characters - one real, one fictional." ( AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Keely Hutton) Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:21:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Soldier-Boy-Audiobook/B071WSQT8Z thebookvoice.com 08:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Soldier Boy Author: Keely Hutton Narrator: Kevin R. Free, Ricky Anywar - afterword Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Soldier Boy begins with the story of Ricky Richard Anywar, abducted at age 14 in 1989 to fight with Joseph Kony's rebel army in Uganda's decades-long civil war. Ricky is trained, armed, and forced to fight government soldiers alongside his brutal kidnappers but never stops dreaming of escape. The story continues 20 years later, with a fictionalized character named Samuel, representative of the thousands of child soldiers Ricky eventually helped rehabilitate as founder of the internationally acclaimed charity Friends of Orphans. Working closely with Ricky himself, debut author Keely Hutton has written an eye-opening audiobook about a boy's unbreakable spirit and indomitable courage in the face of unimaginable horror. This title has Common Core connections. Critic Reviews: "Powerful writing based on the real life of Ricky Anywar is heightened by narrator Kevin R. Free's dramatic reading. Free's use of an African accent carries readers to the Ugandan setting and the stories of two characters - one real, one fictional." ( AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Soldier Boy Author: Keely Hutton Narrator: Kevin R. Free, Ricky Anywar - afterword Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Soldier Boy begins with the story of Ricky Richard Anywar, abducted at age 14 in 1989 to fight with Joseph Kony's rebel army in Uganda's decades-long civil war. Ricky is trained, armed, and forced to fight government soldiers alongside his brutal kidnappers but never stops dreaming of escape. The story continues 20 years later, with a fictionalized character named Samuel, representative of the thousands of child soldiers Ricky eventually helped rehabilitate as founder of the internationally acclaimed charity Friends of Orphans. Working closely with Ricky himself, debut author Keely Hutton has written an eye-opening audiobook about a boy's unbreakable spirit and indomitable courage in the face of unimaginable horror. This title has Common Core connections. Critic Reviews: "Powerful writing based on the real life of Ricky Anywar is heightened by narrator Kevin R. Free's dramatic reading. Free's use of an African accent carries readers to the Ugandan setting and the stories of two characters - one real, one fictional." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Gripping, emotion-inducing story Where does Soldier Boy rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is, by far, my favorite audio book I have listened to. Not only is the story well told, but the narration is wonderful. What was one of the most memorable moments of Soldier Boy? When Samuel realizes that the kind man is Ricky. Have you listened to any of Kevin R. Free and Ricky Anywar - afterword s other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not, but plan to now! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The story you need to know. Any additional comments? Wow! Just wow! The author did an amazing job telling the gripping story of Ricky's life as an abductee and rebel within the LRA. By weaving in the more uplifting story of Samuel, the story comes to life in a very unusual manner and creates even more emotion in the reader/listener. Congrats to Keely! This is my first audio book by Kevin R. Free, and I was thoroughly impressed with how he brought feelings to life. I plan to listen to other books he has narrated. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Keeping-the-Castle-Audiobook/B00DGCGQOS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keeping the Castle Author: Patrice Kindl Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In order to support her family and maintain their ancient castle in Lesser Hoo, 17-year-old Althea bears the burden of finding a wealthy suitor who can remedy their financial problems. But there are few wealthy suitors - or suitors of any kind--in Lesser Hoo. Then, the young and attractive (and very rich) Lord Boring arrives, and Althea sets her plans in motion. There's only one problem; his friend and business manager Mr. Fredericks keeps getting in the way. And, as it turns out, Fredericks has his own set of plans.... This witty take on the classic Regency - Patrice Kindl's first novel in a decade - is like literary champagne! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrice Kindl) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:34:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Keeping-the-Castle-Audiobook/B00DGCGQOS thebookvoice.com 06:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keeping the Castle Author: Patrice Kindl Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In order to support her family and maintain their ancient castle in Lesser Hoo, 17-year-old Althea bears the burden of finding a wealthy suitor who can remedy their financial problems. But there are few wealthy suitors - or suitors of any kind--in Lesser Hoo. Then, the young and attractive (and very rich) Lord Boring arrives, and Althea sets her plans in motion. There's only one problem; his friend and business manager Mr. Fredericks keeps getting in the way. And, as it turns out, Fredericks has his own set of plans.... This witty take on the classic Regency - Patrice Kindl's first novel in a decade - is like literary champagne! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keeping the Castle Author: Patrice Kindl Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In order to support her family and maintain their ancient castle in Lesser Hoo, 17-year-old Althea bears the burden of finding a wealthy suitor who can remedy their financial problems. But there are few wealthy suitors - or suitors of any kind--in Lesser Hoo. Then, the young and attractive (and very rich) Lord Boring arrives, and Althea sets her plans in motion. There's only one problem; his friend and business manager Mr. Fredericks keeps getting in the way. And, as it turns out, Fredericks has his own set of plans.... This witty take on the classic Regency - Patrice Kindl's first novel in a decade - is like literary champagne! Members Reviews: Unforgettable Mixture Plot: A young woman tries desperately to save the family home. Help comes from an unexpected source. This was a lovely story which I describe as part "Cinderella," part "Pride and Prejudice." I'm not going to TELL you the story but, if you like the previously mentioned tales, you will definitely enjoy reading "Keeping the Castle." Jane Austen this is not..... This story was so predicable it was laughable without having the allure of the characters created by Jane Austen. Not sure what I expected but this story was so transparent and the characters so one dimensional that I cannot really recommend this book. I could basically guess the whole plot after the first two chapters. Keeping the Castle A most entertaining farce. I enjoyed the story even though it was easy to anticipate much of what was to come. The characters were well defined and stayed true to their respective personalities. An easy relaxed read. A great read This book is a cute quick read. Its a bit Cinderella-ish, but I loved it. If you are looking for a light happy read, this is a book you will like. If you want something more complicated and in-depth, this may not be what you are in the mood to read. For a younger age group Book was predictable. It would make good reading for a teen who likes historical romance novels. Definitely not for those interested in Jane Austen as had been proposed. This one is not for the mature reader. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Titanic-Audiobook/B00BBL5J80 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Titanic Subtitle: The Long Night Author: Diane Hoh Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Two teenagers discover true love aboard the doomed ocean liner.... Elizabeth Farr never wanted to return to America. During her familys vacation abroad, she has fallen in love with England, and is despondent when her father refuses to let her stay. Returning to New York means having her debut into society, and that means a swiftly arranged marriage. Elizabeth will never go to college, never learn to be a reporter - as she sees it, her life is over as soon as the Titanic reaches port. Of course, if shes unlucky, her life will be over far sooner than that. As Elizabeth and her family settle into their first-class cabins, Katie Hanrahan, a young Irish girl with dreams of finding fortune in America, makes her way to a steerage berth. Both girls have plans for the future, but love and death are about to intervene. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Hoh) Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:56:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Titanic-Audiobook/B00BBL5J80 thebookvoice.com 08:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Titanic Subtitle: The Long Night Author: Diane Hoh Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Two teenagers discover true love aboard the doomed ocean liner.... Elizabeth Farr never wanted to return to America. During her familys vacation abroad, she has fallen in love with England, and is despondent when her father refuses to let her stay. Returning to New York means having her debut into society, and that means a swiftly arranged marriage. Elizabeth will never go to college, never learn to be a reporter - as she sees it, her life is over as soon as the Titanic reaches port. Of course, if shes unlucky, her life will be over far sooner than that. As Elizabeth and her family settle into their first-class cabins, Katie Hanrahan, a young Irish girl with dreams of finding fortune in America, makes her way to a steerage berth. Both girls have plans for the future, but love and death are about to intervene. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Titanic Subtitle: The Long Night Author: Diane Hoh Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Two teenagers discover true love aboard the doomed ocean liner.... Elizabeth Farr never wanted to return to America. During her familys vacation abroad, she has fallen in love with England, and is despondent when her father refuses to let her stay. Returning to New York means having her debut into society, and that means a swiftly arranged marriage. Elizabeth will never go to college, never learn to be a reporter - as she sees it, her life is over as soon as the Titanic reaches port. Of course, if shes unlucky, her life will be over far sooner than that. As Elizabeth and her family settle into their first-class cabins, Katie Hanrahan, a young Irish girl with dreams of finding fortune in America, makes her way to a steerage berth. Both girls have plans for the future, but love and death are about to intervene. Members Reviews: Ok story; great narrator! The story was ok. I love Julia Whelan as a narrator; she makes a story come alive! Excellent story! Beyond my expectation. The moments when the father had to put his wife and daughter on the lifeboat. That whole episode was so heart rendering. The narrator was fantastic! The whole book was great. Made to feel like reader was actually on that Titanic. Would like to read more of her books with the same narrator. Love Titanic stories It was a great story. Some similarities to the movie, struggling artist, red hair beauty. And the ship still sinks. But I like how it was written. Titanic love the story heartbreaking as it was it was a good story the characters were believable Loved this What did you like most about Titanic? The story held me from start to finish. It compared first to third class so you can get a more overall picture of how the different classes were different from each other. What was one of the most memorable moments of Titanic? When Elizabeth finds Max on-board the Carpathia. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes kept wanting to return to find out out happens to the characters and who survived and who didn't. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Hunt-for-the-Bamboo-Rat-Audiobook/B00MX62Y26 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunt for the Bamboo Rat Subtitle: Prisoners of the Empire Author: Graham Salisbury Narrator: Greg Watanabe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Based on a true story, this World War II novel by Scott ODell Award winner Graham Salisbury tells how Zenji, 17, is sent from Hawaii to the Philippines to spy on the Japanese. Zenji Watanabe graduates from high school in Hawaii and is recruited into the army as a translator because he speaks perfect Japanese. He is sent to Manila undercover as a civilian to gather information on the Japanese in the Philippines. If they discover his identity, hell be executed as a traitor. When captured, he maintains that he is an American civilian despite unthinkable torture. He also survives being lost in the jungle for months. Zenjis time behind enemy lines is grueling, and his survival is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. This is the fourth book in Graham Salisburys highly acclaimed Prisoners of the Empire series, which began with the award-winning Under the Blood-Red Sun. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Graham Salisbury) Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:30:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Hunt-for-the-Bamboo-Rat-Audiobook/B00MX62Y26 thebookvoice.com 07:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunt for the Bamboo Rat Subtitle: Prisoners of the Empire Author: Graham Salisbury Narrator: Greg Watanabe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Based on a true story, this World War II novel by Scott ODell Award winner Graham Salisbury tells how Zenji, 17, is sent from Hawaii to the Philippines to spy on the Japanese. Zenji Watanabe graduates from high school in Hawaii and is recruited into the army as a translator because he speaks perfect Japanese. He is sent to Manila undercover as a civilian to gather information on the Japanese in the Philippines. If they discover his identity, hell be executed as a traitor. When captured, he maintains that he is an American civilian despite unthinkable torture. He also survives being lost in the jungle for months. Zenjis time behind enemy lines is grueling, and his survival is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. This is the fourth book in Graham Salisburys highly acclaimed Prisoners of the Empire series, which began with the award-winning Under the Blood-Red Sun. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunt for the Bamboo Rat Subtitle: Prisoners of the Empire Author: Graham Salisbury Narrator: Greg Watanabe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Based on a true story, this World War II novel by Scott ODell Award winner Graham Salisbury tells how Zenji, 17, is sent from Hawaii to the Philippines to spy on the Japanese. Zenji Watanabe graduates from high school in Hawaii and is recruited into the army as a translator because he speaks perfect Japanese. He is sent to Manila undercover as a civilian to gather information on the Japanese in the Philippines. If they discover his identity, hell be executed as a traitor. When captured, he maintains that he is an American civilian despite unthinkable torture. He also survives being lost in the jungle for months. Zenjis time behind enemy lines is grueling, and his survival is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. This is the fourth book in Graham Salisburys highly acclaimed Prisoners of the Empire series, which began with the award-winning Under the Blood-Red Sun. Members Reviews: Great book, and local Hawaiian orator- the best Greg Watanabe is excellent, the fact that he is a local Hawaiian made this book come alive. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Riot-Audiobook/B002V9ZBI4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riot Author: Walter Dean Myers Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: On July 11, as the first drawing takes place in Lower Manhattan, the city of New York explodes in rage and fire. Stores are looted, buildings set on fire, and black Americans are attacked, beaten, and murdered. The police cannot hold out against the rioters, and finally, battle-hardened soldiers are ordered back from the fields of Gettysburg to put down the insurrection, which they do - brutally. Fifteen-year-old Claire, the beloved daughter of a black father and Irish mother, finds herself torn between the two warring sides. Faced with the breakdown of the city - the home - she has loved, Claire must discover the strength and resilience to address the new world in which she finds herself, and to begin the hard journey of remaking herself and her identity. A full-cast production. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Walter Dean Myers) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:38:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Riot-Audiobook/B002V9ZBI4 thebookvoice.com 02:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riot Author: Walter Dean Myers Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: On July 11, as the first drawing takes place in Lower Manhattan, the city of New York explodes in rage and fire. Stores are looted, buildings set on fire, and black Americans are attacked, beaten, and murdered. The police cannot hold out against the rioters, and finally, battle-hardened soldiers are ordered back from the fields of Gettysburg to put down the insurrection, which they do - brutally. Fifteen-year-old Claire, the beloved daughter of a black father and Irish mother, finds herself torn between the two warring sides. Faced with the breakdown of the city - the home - she has loved, Claire must discover the strength and resilience to address the new world in which she finds herself, and to begin the hard journey of remaking herself and her identity. A full-cast production. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riot Author: Walter Dean Myers Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: On July 11, as the first drawing takes place in Lower Manhattan, the city of New York explodes in rage and fire. Stores are looted, buildings set on fire, and black Americans are attacked, beaten, and murdered. The police cannot hold out against the rioters, and finally, battle-hardened soldiers are ordered back from the fields of Gettysburg to put down the insurrection, which they do - brutally. Fifteen-year-old Claire, the beloved daughter of a black father and Irish mother, finds herself torn between the two warring sides. Faced with the breakdown of the city - the home - she has loved, Claire must discover the strength and resilience to address the new world in which she finds herself, and to begin the hard journey of remaking herself and her identity. A full-cast production. Members Reviews: -Riot- Walter Dean Myers Okay. So maybe I'm a "little young" but I had too. My teachers made me rush this book and if I could've read more in depth... But still this book blind sighted me! I loved it only 4 stars cuz', well I explained that... I learned much! This book she'd light on a new part of American history I didn't know existed! I had read about various race riots that occurred much later than this story but had no clue that there was a draft during the Civil War, not to mention a riot in response to a desire not to fight. This is a great read for anyone! Five Stars Great buy!!! passed 7th grade test My 7th graders love this book! Riot by Walter Dean Myers I chose this book because it was on my 10 year old son wish list. I will recommend it to other kids. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Weeping-Under-This-Same-Moon-Audiobook/B072PD6VF7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Weeping Under This Same Moon Author: Jana Laiz Narrator: Zoe Laiz, Caroline Huang McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-17 Publisher: Alison Larkin Presents Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Weeping Under This Same Moon is based on a true story of two teenage girls from different cultures, whose paths intertwine, dramatically altering the course of their lives. Mei is an artist whose life has been disrupted by the Vietnam War. Her anguished parents send her away on a perilous escape during the exodus of thousands of Vietnamese refugees known as Boat People. Hannah is an angry, lonely 17-year-old American high school student. When Hannah learns of the plight of the Boat People, she is moved to action. In this testament to the power of love and the spirit of volunteerism, Mei and Hannah come together in celebration of culture and language, food and friendship, and the ultimate rescue of both young women from their own despair. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jana Laiz) Thu, 11 May 2017 04:39:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Weeping-Under-This-Same-Moon-Audiobook/B072PD6VF7 thebookvoice.com 06:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Weeping Under This Same Moon Author: Jana Laiz Narrator: Zoe Laiz, Caroline Huang McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-17 Publisher: Alison Larkin Presents Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Weeping Under This Same Moon is based on a true story of two teenage girls from different cultures, whose paths intertwine, dramatically altering the course of their lives. Mei is an artist whose life has been disrupted by the Vietnam War. Her anguished parents send her away on a perilous escape during the exodus of thousands of Vietnamese refugees known as Boat People. Hannah is an angry, lonely 17-year-old American high school student. When Hannah learns of the plight of the Boat People, she is moved to action. In this testament to the power of love and the spirit of volunteerism, Mei and Hannah come together in celebration of culture and language, food and friendship, and the ultimate rescue of both young women from their own despair. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Weeping Under This Same Moon Author: Jana Laiz Narrator: Zoe Laiz, Caroline Huang McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-17 Publisher: Alison Larkin Presents Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Weeping Under This Same Moon is based on a true story of two teenage girls from different cultures, whose paths intertwine, dramatically altering the course of their lives. Mei is an artist whose life has been disrupted by the Vietnam War. Her anguished parents send her away on a perilous escape during the exodus of thousands of Vietnamese refugees known as Boat People. Hannah is an angry, lonely 17-year-old American high school student. When Hannah learns of the plight of the Boat People, she is moved to action. In this testament to the power of love and the spirit of volunteerism, Mei and Hannah come together in celebration of culture and language, food and friendship, and the ultimate rescue of both young women from their own despair. Members Reviews: They want us to leave yet they make us pay to do Weeping Under the Same Moon was originally published in 2008, but has recently been released as an Audible audiobook. I was lucky enough to receive a copy for review from Audiobook Boom and enthusiastically give it five stars, both for the narrative and the narration. Two narrators read the story: one plays the teenage refugee, Mei, who must flee from Vietnam at a time when anyone of Chinese descent was being persecuted, the other plays Hannah, an American teenage misfit and loner, with eating problems. Based on the true story of two teenagers, the book follows Mai's departure form her beloved home, along with her fourteen year old brother and little sister. From then on she must assume responsibility for both, although she is barely more than a child herself. The crossing is frightening, with very little to eat or drink and no toilet facilities. The little boat is at the mercy of the sea and many are sea-sick. Mai's best friend had attempted the crossing before her and had drowned herself rather than be subjected to rape, so Mai is full of trepidation. When they finally reach Malaysia their problems are not over - rather than a comfortable bed and welcoming arms, they find themselves sharing a room with another family, locked in a refugee camp. Meanwhile, Hannah, who I believe is actually the author, Jana Laiz, is struggling in school. She has become socially isolated because she refuses to conform and smoke dope with her friends. She has resorted to extreme dieting to feel better about herself and although she writes and takes photographs, she declines to share them for fear of ridicule. I fear she represents many children who are picked on and bullied in schools across the West. When she hears about the Vietnamese Boat People she is motivated to help and contacts an organisation involved with repatriation. She is put in contact with a group of families who have recently arrived; they speak little English and she speaks no Vietnamese, but she doggedly perseveres and is able to help them in so many ways. Several things struck me about this book: Firstly, what a wonderful motivational story this would be for struggling, isolated teens. How volunteering could actually help the volunteer as much as the recipients. Secondly, how differently refugees were received then, around the end of the 1970s. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Missing-in-Action-Audiobook/B01M30DXTN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Missing in Action Author: Dean Hughes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Dirty. Lazy. Good for nothing. Jay Thacker is used to being called names because his dad is half Navajo. But things are different after he and his mother move to a small town in Utah to stay with his grandparents during WWII. Jay makes friends and earns money working the fields for his well-respected grandfather - but he encounters a problem in Ken, a fellow worker who's from the nearby Japanese internment camp. Ken's a Jap. And Jay's dad, who's been fighting for the navy out in the Pacific, is missing in action. This moving story about an unlikely friendship deftly addresses themes of prejudice and intolerance, providing listeners a glimpse of the past that enlightens the present. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dean Hughes) Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:32:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Missing-in-Action-Audiobook/B01M30DXTN thebookvoice.com 05:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Missing in Action Author: Dean Hughes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Dirty. Lazy. Good for nothing. Jay Thacker is used to being called names because his dad is half Navajo. But things are different after he and his mother move to a small town in Utah to stay with his grandparents during WWII. Jay makes friends and earns money working the fields for his well-respected grandfather - but he encounters a problem in Ken, a fellow worker who's from the nearby Japanese internment camp. Ken's a Jap. And Jay's dad, who's been fighting for the navy out in the Pacific, is missing in action. This moving story about an unlikely friendship deftly addresses themes of prejudice and intolerance, providing listeners a glimpse of the past that enlightens the present. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Missing in Action Author: Dean Hughes Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Dirty. Lazy. Good for nothing. Jay Thacker is used to being called names because his dad is half Navajo. But things are different after he and his mother move to a small town in Utah to stay with his grandparents during WWII. Jay makes friends and earns money working the fields for his well-respected grandfather - but he encounters a problem in Ken, a fellow worker who's from the nearby Japanese internment camp. Ken's a Jap. And Jay's dad, who's been fighting for the navy out in the Pacific, is missing in action. This moving story about an unlikely friendship deftly addresses themes of prejudice and intolerance, providing listeners a glimpse of the past that enlightens the present. Members Reviews: Action-packed Read Put this in my student library. Another super read from Dean Hughes. Another good book. Can't go wrong with Dean Hughes Another good book. Can't go wrong with Dean Hughes. good book. I read all his good book. I read all his books Four Stars Product As Expected Fantastic Writer Dean Hughes hooked me with Soldier Boys. I've read three of his books with my son. I had a hard time finding something for my son to read. He loves the military and would rather be playing with army soldiers than reading, but he made sure we read a chapter every night. I was delighted to find the series. I recommend it (and Soldier Boys and Search and Destroy) to anyone with boys who can't wait to grow up to be soldiers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Goodbye-Season-Audiobook/B002ZF2CHC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Goodbye Season Author: Marian Hale Narrator: Georgette Perna Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-09 Publisher: Listening Library Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Mercy Kaplan doesnt want to be like her mother, saddled with crying kids and failing crops for the rest of her life. Mercy longs to be on her own - until her wish comes true in the worst possible way. It is 1918 and a deadly flu epidemic ravages the country, leaving her utterly alone and penniless. Mercy soon finds a job with Mrs. Wilder. But theres something unsettling about the woman, whose brother died under mysterious circumstances. And then theres Daniel, who could sweep a girl off her feet if she isnt careful. Critic Reviews: "Mercy tells her story in a gentle, cadenced voice filled with youthful hope, simple wisdom and gritty endurance. Perfect similes capture the flavor of Mercy's bittersweet life during the epidemic of 1918." (Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marian Hale) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:06:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Goodbye-Season-Audiobook/B002ZF2CHC thebookvoice.com 06:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Goodbye Season Author: Marian Hale Narrator: Georgette Perna Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-09 Publisher: Listening Library Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Mercy Kaplan doesnt want to be like her mother, saddled with crying kids and failing crops for the rest of her life. Mercy longs to be on her own - until her wish comes true in the worst possible way. It is 1918 and a deadly flu epidemic ravages the country, leaving her utterly alone and penniless. Mercy soon finds a job with Mrs. Wilder. But theres something unsettling about the woman, whose brother died under mysterious circumstances. And then theres Daniel, who could sweep a girl off her feet if she isnt careful. Critic Reviews: "Mercy tells her story in a gentle, cadenced voice filled with youthful hope, simple wisdom and gritty endurance. Perfect similes capture the flavor of Mercy's bittersweet life during the epidemic of 1918." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Goodbye Season Author: Marian Hale Narrator: Georgette Perna Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-09 Publisher: Listening Library Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Mercy Kaplan doesnt want to be like her mother, saddled with crying kids and failing crops for the rest of her life. Mercy longs to be on her own - until her wish comes true in the worst possible way. It is 1918 and a deadly flu epidemic ravages the country, leaving her utterly alone and penniless. Mercy soon finds a job with Mrs. Wilder. But theres something unsettling about the woman, whose brother died under mysterious circumstances. And then theres Daniel, who could sweep a girl off her feet if she isnt careful. Critic Reviews: "Mercy tells her story in a gentle, cadenced voice filled with youthful hope, simple wisdom and gritty endurance. Perfect similes capture the flavor of Mercy's bittersweet life during the epidemic of 1918." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Five Stars As advertised in very good condition Five Stars I love this author's stories. Wonderful for all ages. I have read all three she has written. Highly recommend. Romance and Mystery mixed in one. Mercy Kaplan is a Texas sharecropper's daughter. She doesn't want to be like her mom, with tons of kid and failing crops for the rest of her life. Mercy longs to be on her own. It is 1918 and the Spanish flu is ripping around the world. After a while she is alone and poor. Mercy finds a job with Cora Wilder, caring for the widow's two small children. There is something unsettling about Cora. There is also Daniel, Mrs. Wilder's nearly grown stepson. He is just the type of guy that could sweep her right off her feet. I found this book to be really cute, but with a hint of mystery in the plot. Mercy was a sweet character and was really kind of loving. Daniel was swoon worthy, but he was grumpy at times. The characters were all unique and amazing. I loved the plot of The Goodbye Season. It was dramatic and sad. It was fairly original for a historical novel and had an original take on things. Hale was a great writer and told a great story of love, loss, and murder. I suggest that you check out this book, if you love historical fiction. I really enjoy Historical fiction and this was a very good book I really enjoy Historical fiction and this was a very good book. This young lady faced so much loss and showed how to live the her live in spite of the many losses. This is a GREAT book! It is such a sad, sweet, mysterious, absolutely awesome book. I could read it over and over and over again. (And I Have :) ) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Ivory-and-Bone-Audiobook/B01EB2V5HY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ivory and Bone Author: Julie Eshbaugh Narrator: Michael Curran-Dorsano Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Debut author Julie Eshbaugh's sweeping prehistoric fantasy - with allusions to Pride and Prejudice - will enthrall listeners with high-stakes survival, blinding betrayal, and star-crossed love. Hunting, gathering, and keeping his family safe - that's the life 17-year-old Kol knows. Then bold, enigmatic Mya arrives from the south with her family, and Kol is captivated. He wants her to like and trust him, but any hopes of impressing her are ruined when he makes a careless - and nearly grave - mistake. However, there's something more to Mya's cool disdain - a history wrought with loss that comes to light when another clan arrives. With them is Lo, an enemy from Mya's past who Mya swears has ulterior motives. As Kol gets to know Lo, tensions between Mya and Lo escalate until violence erupts. Faced with shattering losses, Kol is forced to question every person he's trusted. One thing is for sure: This was a war that Mya or Lo - Kol doesn't know which - had been planning all along. With riveting action and illustrative prose that leaps from the audio, newcomer Julie Eshbaugh will have listeners mesmerized. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julie Eshbaugh) Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:53:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Ivory-and-Bone-Audiobook/B01EB2V5HY thebookvoice.com 08:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ivory and Bone Author: Julie Eshbaugh Narrator: Michael Curran-Dorsano Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Debut author Julie Eshbaugh's sweeping prehistoric fantasy - with allusions to Pride and Prejudice - will enthrall listeners with high-stakes survival, blinding betrayal, and star-crossed love. Hunting, gathering, and keeping his family safe - that's the life 17-year-old Kol knows. Then bold, enigmatic Mya arrives from the south with her family, and Kol is captivated. He wants her to like and trust him, but any hopes of impressing her are ruined when he makes a careless - and nearly grave - mistake. However, there's something more to Mya's cool disdain - a history wrought with loss that comes to light when another clan arrives. With them is Lo, an enemy from Mya's past who Mya swears has ulterior motives. As Kol gets to know Lo, tensions between Mya and Lo escalate until violence erupts. Faced with shattering losses, Kol is forced to question every person he's trusted. One thing is for sure: This was a war that Mya or Lo - Kol doesn't know which - had been planning all along. With riveting action and illustrative prose that leaps from the audio, newcomer Julie Eshbaugh will have listeners mesmerized. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ivory and Bone Author: Julie Eshbaugh Narrator: Michael Curran-Dorsano Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Debut author Julie Eshbaugh's sweeping prehistoric fantasy - with allusions to Pride and Prejudice - will enthrall listeners with high-stakes survival, blinding betrayal, and star-crossed love. Hunting, gathering, and keeping his family safe - that's the life 17-year-old Kol knows. Then bold, enigmatic Mya arrives from the south with her family, and Kol is captivated. He wants her to like and trust him, but any hopes of impressing her are ruined when he makes a careless - and nearly grave - mistake. However, there's something more to Mya's cool disdain - a history wrought with loss that comes to light when another clan arrives. With them is Lo, an enemy from Mya's past who Mya swears has ulterior motives. As Kol gets to know Lo, tensions between Mya and Lo escalate until violence erupts. Faced with shattering losses, Kol is forced to question every person he's trusted. One thing is for sure: This was a war that Mya or Lo - Kol doesn't know which - had been planning all along. With riveting action and illustrative prose that leaps from the audio, newcomer Julie Eshbaugh will have listeners mesmerized. Members Reviews: New and compelling standout in YA fiction What did you love best about Ivory and Bone? I loved that this novel uses the esteemed tradition of storytelling, which crosses so many cultures all along the timeline of mankind. And when so many YA novels have imagined what a dystopian future might look like, it was refreshing to read a young adult novel that shows us what life was really like a long, long, long time ago. Who was your favorite character and why? Even though we spend most of the story with Kol, I thought all four of the brothers had outstanding moments. What does Michael Curran-Dorsano bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Michael Curran-Dorsano sounds like what I expected Kol to sound like, and he does an excellent job of bringing Kol's story to life. Also, it might be harder to really get the masculine voice of Kol's character, if you only read the book. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Definitely. I would listen to it for long stretches at a time. Any additional comments? The author is an awesome person, and her debut was worth the wait. So excited for Book 2. Enjoyable This was a surprisingly enjoyable listen. The narrator has a soothing quality to his voice, which is very relaxing (not to say that the action scenes weren't intense - they were!) The plot felt a little bit like a classic folk tale - I half expected it to be like an Aesop's Fable with a moral to learn at the end. That being said, there were some plot twists that were exciting and there was quite a bit of mystery that kept me interested to learn more. The characters were surprisingly realistic and empathetic. All around a decent listen. Exciting and fresh I found myself holding my breath so many times. I enjoyed the style and setting. Full of interesting details about this time in history. Can't wait for more from this author. Please tell me there will be more books! A unique read. I honestly think I'm not smart enough to fully understand this book. Give it a try. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Persuasion-of-Miss-Jane-Austen-Audiobook/B00NQ7XVTG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen Subtitle: A Novel Wherein She Tells Her Own Story of Lost Love, Second Chances, and Finding Her Happy Ending Author: Shannon Winslow Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-14 Publisher: Heather Ridge Arts Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: For every fan who has wished Jane Austen herself might have enjoyed the romance and happy ending she so carefully crafted for all her heroines: The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen, by Shannon Winslow. What if the tale Jane Austen told in her last, most poignant novel was inspired by momentous events in her own life? Did she in fact intend Persuasion to stand forever in homage to her one true love? While creating Persuasion, Jane Austen also kept a private journal in which she recorded the story behind the story, her real-life romance with a navy captain of her own. The parallel could only go so far, however. As author of her characters' lives, but not her own, Jane Austen made sure to fashion a second chance and happy ending for Anne and Captain Wentworth. Then, with her novel complete and her health failing, she prepared her simple will and resigned herself to never seeing the love of her life again. Yet fate, it seems, wasn't quite finished with her. Nor was Captain Devereaux. The official record says that Jane Austen died at 41, having never been married. But what if that's only what she wanted people to believe? It's time she, through her own private journal, revealed the rest of her story. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Shannon Winslow) Mon, 22 Sep 2014 07:17:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Persuasion-of-Miss-Jane-Austen-Audiobook/B00NQ7XVTG thebookvoice.com 10:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen Subtitle: A Novel Wherein She Tells Her Own Story of Lost Love, Second Chances, and Finding Her Happy Ending Author: Shannon Winslow Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-14 Publisher: Heather Ridge Arts Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: For every fan who has wished Jane Austen herself might have enjoyed the romance and happy ending she so carefully crafted for all her heroines: The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen, by Shannon Winslow. What if the tale Jane Austen told in her last, most poignant novel was inspired by momentous events in her own life? Did she in fact intend Persuasion to stand forever in homage to her one true love? While creating Persuasion, Jane Austen also kept a private journal in which she recorded the story behind the story, her real-life romance with a navy captain of her own. The parallel could only go so far, however. As author of her characters' lives, but not her own, Jane Austen made sure to fashion a second chance and happy ending for Anne and Captain Wentworth. Then, with her novel complete and her health failing, she prepared her simple will and resigned herself to never seeing the love of her life again. Yet fate, it seems, wasn't quite finished with her. Nor was Captain Devereaux. The official record says that Jane Austen died at 41, having never been married. But what if that's only what she wanted people to believe? It's time she, through her own private journal, revealed the rest of her story. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen Subtitle: A Novel Wherein She Tells Her Own Story of Lost Love, Second Chances, and Finding Her Happy Ending Author: Shannon Winslow Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-14 Publisher: Heather Ridge Arts Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: For every fan who has wished Jane Austen herself might have enjoyed the romance and happy ending she so carefully crafted for all her heroines: The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen, by Shannon Winslow. What if the tale Jane Austen told in her last, most poignant novel was inspired by momentous events in her own life? Did she in fact intend Persuasion to stand forever in homage to her one true love? While creating Persuasion, Jane Austen also kept a private journal in which she recorded the story behind the story, her real-life romance with a navy captain of her own. The parallel could only go so far, however. As author of her characters' lives, but not her own, Jane Austen made sure to fashion a second chance and happy ending for Anne and Captain Wentworth. Then, with her novel complete and her health failing, she prepared her simple will and resigned herself to never seeing the love of her life again. Yet fate, it seems, wasn't quite finished with her. Nor was Captain Devereaux. The official record says that Jane Austen died at 41, having never been married. But what if that's only what she wanted people to believe? It's time she, through her own private journal, revealed the rest of her story. Members Reviews: Imaginative version of Jane Austen's Life I enjoyed Shannon Winslow's imaginative vision of Jane Austen's life and her version of Jane Austen's great love affair. Ms. Winslow has cleverly imagined Jane Austen in relation to her writing of the novel Persuasion and the book is well-written. The book is also suspenseful and satisfying. The narration done by Elizabeth Klett is superb. Ms. Klett has a wonderful English accent and she adroitly changes her voices so one hears different characters as they come up in the story. All in all, this was a most enjoyable recording. Lovely Nice. I enjoyed it. Couldn't stop listening. Love the tone and acting of the reader. Not Persuasion Thought I was buying Persuasion by Jane Austen. Very Disappointing:( Will be more careful in the future. Love the possibility of Jane Austen's life... How can I convey to you my joy that someone else might also believe that Jane Austen did, indeed, live longer and found her true love. This comes true for me in Shannon Winslow's words! Thank you so very much dear author! My heart decides to believe... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Kaleidoscope-Eyes-Audiobook/B0030AA3T0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kaleidoscope Eyes Author: Karen Ball Narrator: Stevie Ray Dallimore Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In Karen Ball's Kaleidoscope Eyes, a woman "cursed" with a gift must join forces with a man hiding ulterior motives - or die. Born with synesthesia, Annie sees a pulsating World of color others can't perceive. This makes her a sought-after stained-glass artist and a key member of the K-9 Search and Rescue Team. But no one knows how well Annie hides her insecurities - until Jed comes along. ©2006 Karen Ball; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Sincere and well-paced, with the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history, the story is not easily forgotten." (Publishers Weekly) "Readers will fall under the spell of the delicious plot." (Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Ball) Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:55:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Kaleidoscope-Eyes-Audiobook/B0030AA3T0 thebookvoice.com 11:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kaleidoscope Eyes Author: Karen Ball Narrator: Stevie Ray Dallimore Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In Karen Ball's Kaleidoscope Eyes, a woman "cursed" with a gift must join forces with a man hiding ulterior motives - or die. Born with synesthesia, Annie sees a pulsating World of color others can't perceive. This makes her a sought-after stained-glass artist and a key member of the K-9 Search and Rescue Team. But no one knows how well Annie hides her insecurities - until Jed comes along. ©2006 Karen Ball; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Sincere and well-paced, with the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history, the story is not easily forgotten." (Publishers Weekly) "Readers will fall under the spell of the delicious plot." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kaleidoscope Eyes Author: Karen Ball Narrator: Stevie Ray Dallimore Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In Karen Ball's Kaleidoscope Eyes, a woman "cursed" with a gift must join forces with a man hiding ulterior motives - or die. Born with synesthesia, Annie sees a pulsating World of color others can't perceive. This makes her a sought-after stained-glass artist and a key member of the K-9 Search and Rescue Team. But no one knows how well Annie hides her insecurities - until Jed comes along. ©2006 Karen Ball; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Sincere and well-paced, with the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history, the story is not easily forgotten." (Publishers Weekly) "Readers will fall under the spell of the delicious plot." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Dull and Wholesome I appreciate wholesome books where the characters don't spend the majority of their time thinking about and having intimate romantic relationships. This book was wholesome, but that is not what made it boring. It was just dull and preachy. Also I think that if a cameraman was hiding in the bushes filming a search dog at work then the cameraman would be the first person the dog found. If the category of "Christian Fiction" existed this book would belong there, but the description gives no indication of this. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Enemy-Brothers-Living-History-Library-Audiobook/B010HRIA5C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enemy Brothers (Living History Library) Author: Constance Savery Narrator: Paul L. Coffey Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Bethlehem Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: British airman Dym Ingleford is convinced that the young German prisoner, Max Eckermann, is his brother Anthony, who was kidnapped years before. Raised in the Nazi ideology, Tony has by chance tumbled into British hands. Dym has brought him back, at least temporarily, to the family he neither remembers nor will acknowledge as his own. As Tony keeps attempting to escape, his stubborn anger is whittled away by the patient kindness he finds at the White Priory. Then, just as he is resigning himself to stay with this English family, a new chance suddenly opens for him to return home - to Germany! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Constance Savery) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:56:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Enemy-Brothers-Living-History-Library-Audiobook/B010HRIA5C thebookvoice.com 07:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enemy Brothers (Living History Library) Author: Constance Savery Narrator: Paul L. Coffey Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Bethlehem Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: British airman Dym Ingleford is convinced that the young German prisoner, Max Eckermann, is his brother Anthony, who was kidnapped years before. Raised in the Nazi ideology, Tony has by chance tumbled into British hands. Dym has brought him back, at least temporarily, to the family he neither remembers nor will acknowledge as his own. As Tony keeps attempting to escape, his stubborn anger is whittled away by the patient kindness he finds at the White Priory. Then, just as he is resigning himself to stay with this English family, a new chance suddenly opens for him to return home - to Germany! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enemy Brothers (Living History Library) Author: Constance Savery Narrator: Paul L. Coffey Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Bethlehem Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: British airman Dym Ingleford is convinced that the young German prisoner, Max Eckermann, is his brother Anthony, who was kidnapped years before. Raised in the Nazi ideology, Tony has by chance tumbled into British hands. Dym has brought him back, at least temporarily, to the family he neither remembers nor will acknowledge as his own. As Tony keeps attempting to escape, his stubborn anger is whittled away by the patient kindness he finds at the White Priory. Then, just as he is resigning himself to stay with this English family, a new chance suddenly opens for him to return home - to Germany! Members Reviews: Unforgettable This is one of those books that you never want to end! It's a war story. It's a love story. It's about two countries, two brothers, and a brotherly love that will never let go. Flying Officer George Dymory Ingleford is a man with a mission. Since his baby brother Anthony was kidnapped at 18 months old, young 'Dym' has never given up his hope or his search. Now an officer in the RAF, he can no longer take his search into war-torn Germany where he believes Tony, who would now be 12 years old, to have been taken. But unexpected circumstances bring Max Eckermann into England, instead, where Dym identifies him as his lost little brother and takes him home. Max is a 'thorough-going little Nazi', in the words of Dym's brother, Ginger Ingleford. Max is by no means convinced that he is the lost Ingleford boy, and demands to be returned to his beloved Germany - impossible in the tangle of war. So he undertakes to disturb the Ingleford household, attempt regular escapes, and hate Dym with all of his heart...or so he thinks. The Inglefords all love and accept him without question - but it is Dym who he knows he can never escape...Dym, with the steely hands that will never let him go. But he will never, never, never believe that he is Anthony Ingleford. This story is unmatched for unforgettable characters, beautiful imagery, and heart. Written during World War II, and before it's conclusion, it gives you a picture of wartime Britain that makes you feel like you have visited time and place. You feel the courage and acceptance of the people in the most difficult circumstances, the steadfastness of weary men and women carrying on. You meet the young men of the RAF - 'The cream of the youth of England' - who, outgunned and undermanned, continue the fight. From the lively, fun-loving Ingleford family to Dym's RAF friends to the very passengers in the trains, the characters in this book are believable, life-like, and worthy of emulation. It is written in a style that draws you in and makes you wish you could meet them all in person. And the ending is complete satisfaction, leaving you with no doubts, no fears, and the strongest desire for just one more chapter. We read this book, laughed, cried... And went back to page one. So will you. New Favorite I was first introduced to Constance Savery through her other popular book, The Reb and The Redcoats. I absolutely loved it, but for some reason I was hesitant to read Enemy Brothers. I guess I didn't want to be disappointed since I had such high expectations of a book when it had her name on the cover. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Road-to-Damietta-Audiobook/B002V0PT76 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road to Damietta Author: Scott O'Dell Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace," he said. "Where there is hatred, let me sow love, where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy." Critic Reviews: "It will be a long time before readers cease to feel the impact of O'Dell's drama and the influence of the saint who urged us to love each other and 'all things great and small.'" (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott O'Dell) Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:60:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Road-to-Damietta-Audiobook/B002V0PT76 thebookvoice.com 07:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road to Damietta Author: Scott O'Dell Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace," he said. "Where there is hatred, let me sow love, where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy." Critic Reviews: "It will be a long time before readers cease to feel the impact of O'Dell's drama and the influence of the saint who urged us to love each other and 'all things great and small.'" (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road to Damietta Author: Scott O'Dell Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: "Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace," he said. "Where there is hatred, let me sow love, where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy." Critic Reviews: "It will be a long time before readers cease to feel the impact of O'Dell's drama and the influence of the saint who urged us to love each other and 'all things great and small.'" (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: I loved this since I was a teenager I loved this since I was a teenager. It's well written and thought provoking. It does drone on a bit. Hauntingly beautiful I read this book many years ago as an adolescent and through the years carried a strange, bittersweet recollection of the story. Now that my daughter is nearing on that stage in her life, I thought I'd give it another read to see if she might like it only to discover that I am still susceptible to the rich, lyrical, historic beauty of Scott O'Dell's novel. This is the story of Francis of Assisi, as told through the enamored eyes of young Ricca di Montanaro, a fictional contemporary. Her story is not just the point of view for this historical novel, but the decadent substance of the book. Through Ricca we see in full color the vibrancy of 13th century Italy. The pettiness of the noble and merchant classes, the undercurrent of treachery in the church, and the breathtaking beauty of an already ancient landscape. At the beginning, Ricca and her friend, Clare, swoon over Francis Bernardone's playboy antics. But when Francis infamously strips naked in the public square and declares himself a mendicant for Christ, their paths diverge. Ricca's continued obsession with Francis disregards completely his devotion to peace, nature and God. Her jealously of Clare's burgeoning involvement with Francis's way of life is one of many clear illustrations of just how blind her 13 year old mind is to his commitment. Even a brief stint in an Italian convent cannot shake her conviction that Francis can and will change for her, if she can only prove her love. Soon, all of Italy is religiously obsessed: the Fifth Crusade has begun. The Road To Damietta is a journey that Ricca undertakes to follow Francis, and it ends in heartbreaking realizations for both of them. The notion that I could be as moved by this story as an adult as I was as a child is a clear indication of Scott O'Dell's master craftsmanship. As an adolescent Ricca was my best friend, my mirror, my secret identity. As a grown woman and mother, she is my daughter, my coming-of-age memories, my first heartbreak. The setting is as brilliant as any photograph and the story is a country road through it. But the characters are our portal into that world and they compel us urgently, faithfully, and beautifully to the end of that road. Slightly stupid It was a pretty good book with a very satisfying ending. It has St. Francis in it, which made it kind of religious. Ricca, the main character, was very annoying. Five Stars This book was perfect for my sons schooling Angieville: THE ROAD TO DAMIETTA I think I was eleven or twelve when I read THE ROAD TO DAMIETTA for the first time. I was in the middle of a serious Scott O'Dell binge and had just moved back to the States after living in Italy for a few years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Hendersons-Boys-The-Prisoner-Audiobook/B017T9Y82A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Henderson's Boys: The Prisoner Author: Robert Muchamore Narrator: Simon Scardifield Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Hachette Children's Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One of Henderson's best agents is being held captive in Frankfurt. A set of forged record cards could be his ticket to freedom but might just as easily become his death warrant. A vital mission awaits him in France - if he can find a way to escape. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Muchamore) Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:38:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Hendersons-Boys-The-Prisoner-Audiobook/B017T9Y82A thebookvoice.com 05:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Henderson's Boys: The Prisoner Author: Robert Muchamore Narrator: Simon Scardifield Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Hachette Children's Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One of Henderson's best agents is being held captive in Frankfurt. A set of forged record cards could be his ticket to freedom but might just as easily become his death warrant. A vital mission awaits him in France - if he can find a way to escape. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Henderson's Boys: The Prisoner Author: Robert Muchamore Narrator: Simon Scardifield Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Hachette Children's Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One of Henderson's best agents is being held captive in Frankfurt. A set of forged record cards could be his ticket to freedom but might just as easily become his death warrant. A vital mission awaits him in France - if he can find a way to escape. Members Reviews: very good book a very well written book that will take any listener to the edge of their chair, I recommend viewing the rest of the series. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Front-Lines-Audiobook/B017RX9Q48 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Front Lines Author: Michael Grant Narrator: Erin Mallon, Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Code Name Verity, New York Times best-selling author Michael Grant unleashes an epic, genre-bending, and transformative new series that reimagines World War II with girl soldiers fighting on the front lines. World War II, 1942. A court decision makes women subject to the draft and eligible for service. The unproven American army is going up against the greatest fighting force ever assembled: the armed forces of Nazi Germany. Three girls sign up to fight. Rio Richlin, Frangie Marr, and Rainy Schulterman are average girls, girls with dreams and aspirations, at the start of their lives, at the start of their loves. Each has her own reasons for volunteering: Rio fights to honor her sister; Frangie needs money for her family; Rainy wants to kill Germans. For the first time they leave behind their homes and families - to go to war. These three daring young women will play their parts in the war to defeat evil and save the human race. As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, they will discover the roles that define them on the front lines. They will fight the greatest war the world has ever known. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Grant) Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:21:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Front-Lines-Audiobook/B017RX9Q48 thebookvoice.com 11:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Front Lines Author: Michael Grant Narrator: Erin Mallon, Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Code Name Verity, New York Times best-selling author Michael Grant unleashes an epic, genre-bending, and transformative new series that reimagines World War II with girl soldiers fighting on the front lines. World War II, 1942. A court decision makes women subject to the draft and eligible for service. The unproven American army is going up against the greatest fighting force ever assembled: the armed forces of Nazi Germany. Three girls sign up to fight. Rio Richlin, Frangie Marr, and Rainy Schulterman are average girls, girls with dreams and aspirations, at the start of their lives, at the start of their loves. Each has her own reasons for volunteering: Rio fights to honor her sister; Frangie needs money for her family; Rainy wants to kill Germans. For the first time they leave behind their homes and families - to go to war. These three daring young women will play their parts in the war to defeat evil and save the human race. As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, they will discover the roles that define them on the front lines. They will fight the greatest war the world has ever known. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Front Lines Author: Michael Grant Narrator: Erin Mallon, Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Code Name Verity, New York Times best-selling author Michael Grant unleashes an epic, genre-bending, and transformative new series that reimagines World War II with girl soldiers fighting on the front lines. World War II, 1942. A court decision makes women subject to the draft and eligible for service. The unproven American army is going up against the greatest fighting force ever assembled: the armed forces of Nazi Germany. Three girls sign up to fight. Rio Richlin, Frangie Marr, and Rainy Schulterman are average girls, girls with dreams and aspirations, at the start of their lives, at the start of their loves. Each has her own reasons for volunteering: Rio fights to honor her sister; Frangie needs money for her family; Rainy wants to kill Germans. For the first time they leave behind their homes and families - to go to war. These three daring young women will play their parts in the war to defeat evil and save the human race. As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, they will discover the roles that define them on the front lines. They will fight the greatest war the world has ever known. Members Reviews: Great story, OK narration Fantastic story. I listened long after I should have been sleeping because I was so caught up in the stories of these women. The narration was OK. Her range of voices is limited, so many of the characters sounds the same. A few times I felt her tone was off, too, especially during some of the boot camp scenes. Her voice didn't seem to match how it seemed the author intended for the character to sound. Would highly recommend the story, but be prepared to be underwhelmed by the performance. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Chasing-Daybreak-Audiobook/B019EAM8BK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chasing Daybreak Subtitle: Dark of Night Book 1 Author: Ranae Glass, Sherry Ficklin Narrator: Bradetta Vines Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Isabel Stone wanted a normal life. But when the unexpected death of her father leaves her at the helm of the family business, things quickly go from weird to worse. Vampires are on the loose and out of the coffin, and only Isabel can walk the fine line between the world of the living and the world of the undead. Torn between letting go of her past and embracing her future, Isabel will have to decide who she can trust, and be willing to use all the weapons at her disposal, to get to the bottom of a terrifying string of deaths that lead right to her doorstep - before she becomes the next victim. In a city where nothing is what it seems, ending up the target of a deranged killer might actually be the high point of her week. Because in this town, the things that go bump in the night...just might kill you. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ranae Glass) Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:49:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Chasing-Daybreak-Audiobook/B019EAM8BK thebookvoice.com 05:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chasing Daybreak Subtitle: Dark of Night Book 1 Author: Ranae Glass, Sherry Ficklin Narrator: Bradetta Vines Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Isabel Stone wanted a normal life. But when the unexpected death of her father leaves her at the helm of the family business, things quickly go from weird to worse. Vampires are on the loose and out of the coffin, and only Isabel can walk the fine line between the world of the living and the world of the undead. Torn between letting go of her past and embracing her future, Isabel will have to decide who she can trust, and be willing to use all the weapons at her disposal, to get to the bottom of a terrifying string of deaths that lead right to her doorstep - before she becomes the next victim. In a city where nothing is what it seems, ending up the target of a deranged killer might actually be the high point of her week. Because in this town, the things that go bump in the night...just might kill you. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chasing Daybreak Subtitle: Dark of Night Book 1 Author: Ranae Glass, Sherry Ficklin Narrator: Bradetta Vines Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Isabel Stone wanted a normal life. But when the unexpected death of her father leaves her at the helm of the family business, things quickly go from weird to worse. Vampires are on the loose and out of the coffin, and only Isabel can walk the fine line between the world of the living and the world of the undead. Torn between letting go of her past and embracing her future, Isabel will have to decide who she can trust, and be willing to use all the weapons at her disposal, to get to the bottom of a terrifying string of deaths that lead right to her doorstep - before she becomes the next victim. In a city where nothing is what it seems, ending up the target of a deranged killer might actually be the high point of her week. Because in this town, the things that go bump in the night...just might kill you. Members Reviews: Just found my new favorite series! I was hooked right from the explosive start of this book. Smart, engaging story filled with interesting characters. The narrator was great, delivering a steady, consistent performance with voices distinct enough to easily follow the who was speaking when. I've just found my new favorite series - can't wait to listen to book 2! Cant wait for the Rest of this series Its been awhile since a book of this type won me over but the one did so in spades. I highly recommend this book to adults young and old. The Narrator is very good and i look forward to listening to more of her work as is the Author. The main characters are well rounded as is the fantasy world it takes place in. Cant wait for the rest of this series https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Jepp-Who-Defied-the-Stars-Audiobook/B009L5BATU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jepp, Who Defied the Stars Author: Katherine Marsh Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Fate - is it written in the stars from the moment we are born, or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? Jepp of Astraveld needs to know. He left his countryside home on the empty promise of a stranger, only to become a captive in the strange, luxurious prison that is Coudenberg Palace, the royal court of the Spanish infanta. Nobody warned Jepp that, as a court dwarf, daily injustices would become his seemingly unshakeable fate. If the humiliations were his alone, perhaps he could endure them, but it breaks Jepps heart to see his friend Lia suffer. After Jepp and Lia perform a daring escape from the palace, Jepp is imprisoned again, alone in a cage. Now, spirited across Europe by a kidnapper in a horse-drawn carriage, Jepp is unsure where his unfortunate stars may lead him. Before Jepp can become the master of his own destiny, he will need to prove himself to a brilliant and eccentric new master - a man devoted to uncovering the secrets of the stars - earn the love of a girl brave and true, and unearth the long-buried secrets of his parentage. He will find that beneath the breathtaking cruelty of the world is something else: the persistence of human kindness. Masterfully written, grippingly paced, and inspired by real historical characters,Jepp, Who Defied the Starsis an awe-inspiring story of triumph in the face of unimaginable odds. Katherine Marsh was formerly the managing editor of the New Republic, senior editor at Washington City Paper, and contributing editor at Rolling Stone. Her books have been featured and praised in USA Today, New York magazine, the New York Times, and Washingtonian. Her novel The Night Tourist won the Edgar Award for best juvenile mystery. Critic Reviews: "Delightful characters, unique setting, and lovely prose. This is historical fiction at its best!" (Ruta Sepetys,New York Timesbest-selling author ofBetween Shades of Gray) "This highly unusual story about a highly unusual hero will also feel likeyourstory. Few of us are imprisoned dwarfs, but all of us want to guide our own lives." (Jonathan Safran Foer,New York Timesbest-selling author ofExtremely Loud and Incredibly Close) "Rich, absorbing storytelling - a terrific read in every way." (Nancy Werlin, National Book Award finalist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Marsh) Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:17:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Jepp-Who-Defied-the-Stars-Audiobook/B009L5BATU thebookvoice.com 11:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jepp, Who Defied the Stars Author: Katherine Marsh Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Fate - is it written in the stars from the moment we are born, or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? Jepp of Astraveld needs to know. He left his countryside home on the empty promise of a stranger, only to become a captive in the strange, luxurious prison that is Coudenberg Palace, the royal court of the Spanish infanta. Nobody warned Jepp that, as a court dwarf, daily injustices would become his seemingly unshakeable fate. If the humiliations were his alone, perhaps he could endure them, but it breaks Jepps heart to see his friend Lia suffer. After Jepp and Lia perform a daring escape from the palace, Jepp is imprisoned again, alone in a cage. Now, spirited across Europe by a kidnapper in a horse-drawn carriage, Jepp is unsure where his unfortunate stars may lead him. Before Jepp can become the master of his own destiny, he will need to prove himself to a brilliant and eccentric new master - a man devoted to uncovering the secrets of the stars - earn the love of a girl brave and true, and unearth the long-buried secrets of his parentage. He will find that beneath the breathtaking cruelty of the world is something else: the persistence of human kindness. Masterfully written, grippingly paced, and inspired by real historical characters,Jepp, Who Defied the Starsis an awe-inspiring story of triumph in the face of unimaginable odds. Katherine Marsh was formerly the managing editor of the New Republic, senior editor at Washington City Paper, and contributing editor at Rolling Stone. Her books have been featured and praised in USA Today, New York magazine, the New York Times, and Washingtonian. Her novel The Night Tourist won the Edgar Award for best juvenile mystery. Critic Reviews: "Delightful characters, unique setting, and lovely prose. This is historical fiction at its best!" (Ruta Sepetys,New York Timesbest-selling author ofBetween Shades of Gray) "This highly unusual story about a highly unusual hero will also feel likeyourstory. Few of us are imprisoned dwarfs, but all of us want to guide our own lives." (Jonathan Safran Foer,New York Timesbest-selling author ofExtremely Loud and Incredibly Close) "Rich, absorbing storytelling - a terrific read in every way." (Nancy Werlin, National Book Award finalist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jepp, Who Defied the Stars Author: Katherine Marsh Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Fate - is it written in the stars from the moment we are born, or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? Jepp of Astraveld needs to know. He left his countryside home on the empty promise of a stranger, only to become a captive in the strange, luxurious prison that is Coudenberg Palace, the royal court of the Spanish infanta. Nobody warned Jepp that, as a court dwarf, daily injustices would become his seemingly unshakeable fate. If the humiliations were his alone, perhaps he could endure them, but it breaks Jepps heart to see his friend Lia suffer. After Jepp and Lia perform a daring escape from the palace, Jepp is imprisoned again, alone in a cage. Now, spirited across Europe by a kidnapper in a horse-drawn carriage, Jepp is unsure where his unfortunate stars may lead him. Before Jepp can become the master of his own destiny, he will need to prove himself to a brilliant and eccentric new master - a man devoted to uncovering the secrets of the stars - earn the love of a girl brave and true, and unearth the long-buried secrets of his parentage. He will find that beneath the breathtaking cruelty of the world is something else: the persistence of human kindness. Masterfully written, grippingly paced, and inspired by real historical characters,Jepp, Who Defied the Starsis an awe-inspiring story of triumph in the face of unimaginable odds. Katherine Marsh was formerly the managing editor of the New Republic, senior editor at Washington City Paper, and contributing editor at Rolling Stone. Her books have been featured and praised in USA Today, New York magazine, the New York Times, and Washingtonian. Her novel The Night Tourist won the Edgar Award for best juvenile mystery. Critic Reviews: "Delightful characters, unique setting, and lovely prose. This is historical fiction at its best!" (Ruta Sepetys,New York Timesbest-selling author ofBetween Shades of Gray) "This highly unusual story about a highly unusual hero will also feel likeyourstory. Few of us are imprisoned dwarfs, but all of us want to guide our own lives." (Jonathan Safran Foer,New York Timesbest-selling author ofExtremely Loud and Incredibly Close) "Rich, absorbing storytelling - a terrific read in every way." (Nancy Werlin, National Book Award finalist) Members Reviews: great gift for a young adult reader, or an old adult one too Katherine Marsh can write, as I already knew from her earlier work. Her story of Jepp is longer and richer than her first novels, reaching a deeper level of storytelling skill. It touches on themes of destiny and equality and longing, all of which should resonate with the intended young adult audience. I have given the book to several others, including adults who like fantasy fiction and historical fiction, and every one of them loved it too. It's a great gift, very suitable for a teenaged reader! Good for older students and adults At first the book moves a bit slowly, but it has an intriguing premise as well as main character. There is a little too much graphic content / difficulty in wording for a 6th grader or below, but advanced / mature 7th grade readers and above would find it manageable. A knowledge about medieval courts would make the book more interesting but not necessary. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Curses-and-Smoke-Audiobook/B00KGFAKRC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Curses and Smoke Subtitle: A Novel of Pompeii Author: Vicky Alvear Shecter Narrator: Marisol Ramirez, Zach Villa Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-14 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When your world blows apart, what will you hold on to? Tag is a medical slave, doomed to spend his life healing his master's injured gladiators. But his warrior's heart yearns to fight in the gladiator ring himself and earn enough money to win his freedom. Lucia is the daughter of Tag's owner, doomed by her father's greed to marry a much older Roman man. But she loves studying the natural world around her home in Pompeii, and lately she's been noticing some odd occurrences in the landscape: small lakes disappearing; a sulfurous smell in the air... When the two childhood friends reconnect, each with their own longings, they fall passionately in love. But as they plot their escape from the city, a patrician fighter reveals his own plans for them - to Lucia's father, who imprisons Tag as punishment. Then an earthquake shakes Pompeii, in the first sign of the chaos to come. Will they be able to find each other again before the volcano destroys their whole world? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vicky Alvear Shecter) Sun, 01 Jun 2014 20:47:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Curses-and-Smoke-Audiobook/B00KGFAKRC thebookvoice.com 08:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Curses and Smoke Subtitle: A Novel of Pompeii Author: Vicky Alvear Shecter Narrator: Marisol Ramirez, Zach Villa Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-14 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When your world blows apart, what will you hold on to? Tag is a medical slave, doomed to spend his life healing his master's injured gladiators. But his warrior's heart yearns to fight in the gladiator ring himself and earn enough money to win his freedom. Lucia is the daughter of Tag's owner, doomed by her father's greed to marry a much older Roman man. But she loves studying the natural world around her home in Pompeii, and lately she's been noticing some odd occurrences in the landscape: small lakes disappearing; a sulfurous smell in the air... When the two childhood friends reconnect, each with their own longings, they fall passionately in love. But as they plot their escape from the city, a patrician fighter reveals his own plans for them - to Lucia's father, who imprisons Tag as punishment. Then an earthquake shakes Pompeii, in the first sign of the chaos to come. Will they be able to find each other again before the volcano destroys their whole world? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Curses and Smoke Subtitle: A Novel of Pompeii Author: Vicky Alvear Shecter Narrator: Marisol Ramirez, Zach Villa Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-14 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When your world blows apart, what will you hold on to? Tag is a medical slave, doomed to spend his life healing his master's injured gladiators. But his warrior's heart yearns to fight in the gladiator ring himself and earn enough money to win his freedom. Lucia is the daughter of Tag's owner, doomed by her father's greed to marry a much older Roman man. But she loves studying the natural world around her home in Pompeii, and lately she's been noticing some odd occurrences in the landscape: small lakes disappearing; a sulfurous smell in the air... When the two childhood friends reconnect, each with their own longings, they fall passionately in love. But as they plot their escape from the city, a patrician fighter reveals his own plans for them - to Lucia's father, who imprisons Tag as punishment. Then an earthquake shakes Pompeii, in the first sign of the chaos to come. Will they be able to find each other again before the volcano destroys their whole world? Members Reviews: A Thin Little Essay. Bad choice on my part, at least that is what I am hoping! A sad little novel filled with a 'romanticized' tale of a love affair during those last days of Pompeii. The narrators gave weak performances. At times I am sure that they were doing impressions of characters from a TV show. Really disappointed as I was looking forward to an exciting 'listen'. On the upside, if you enjoy romantic historical novellas this may be for you. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Anne-Frank-and-Me-Audiobook/B00I4A9SG0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anne Frank and Me Author: Cherie Bennett, Jeff Gottesfeld Narrator: Ann Osmond Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In one moment Nicole Burns's life changes forever. The sound of gunfire at an Anne Frank exhibit, the panic, the crowd, and Nicole is no longer Nicole. Whiplashed through time and space, she wakes to find herself a privileged Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II. No more Internet diaries and boy troubles for Nicole-now she's a carefree Jewish girl, with wonderful friends and a charming boyfriend. But when the Nazi death grip tightens over France, Nicole is forced into hiding, and begins a struggle for survival that brings her face to face with Anne Frank. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cherie Bennett) Mon, 03 Feb 2014 22:30:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Anne-Frank-and-Me-Audiobook/B00I4A9SG0 thebookvoice.com 07:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anne Frank and Me Author: Cherie Bennett, Jeff Gottesfeld Narrator: Ann Osmond Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In one moment Nicole Burns's life changes forever. The sound of gunfire at an Anne Frank exhibit, the panic, the crowd, and Nicole is no longer Nicole. Whiplashed through time and space, she wakes to find herself a privileged Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II. No more Internet diaries and boy troubles for Nicole-now she's a carefree Jewish girl, with wonderful friends and a charming boyfriend. But when the Nazi death grip tightens over France, Nicole is forced into hiding, and begins a struggle for survival that brings her face to face with Anne Frank. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anne Frank and Me Author: Cherie Bennett, Jeff Gottesfeld Narrator: Ann Osmond Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In one moment Nicole Burns's life changes forever. The sound of gunfire at an Anne Frank exhibit, the panic, the crowd, and Nicole is no longer Nicole. Whiplashed through time and space, she wakes to find herself a privileged Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II. No more Internet diaries and boy troubles for Nicole-now she's a carefree Jewish girl, with wonderful friends and a charming boyfriend. But when the Nazi death grip tightens over France, Nicole is forced into hiding, and begins a struggle for survival that brings her face to face with Anne Frank. Members Reviews: Real, Relevant and Riveting Anne Frank and Me tells the story of a very modern girl, with normal adolescent concerns that seem very important to her: will the boy she loves even notice her, how will she ever put up with her annoying little sister and "does this dress make me look fat". Then after an accident she wakes to find herself in German occupied France in 1942, as a Jewish girl surrounded by hatred and fear. Her concerns quickly change to will they have food to eat, will she see ever see her friends again, will she and her family survive until the Allies arrive. One of Cheri Bennett's great strengths is her ability to capture the inner world of the modern teenager. Her characters act, talk and think like real adolescents not TV or cartoon versions of them (as a child psychologist I can vouch for this). By telling the story through the eyes of a young teenager, this story of the Holocaust becomes intimately and personally real. Although clearly great efforts were made to ensure the historical accuracy of the events portrayed, this is no boring history lesson; instead it is a compelling narrative. I would say Anne Frank and Me would be as extremely relevant for any teenager today both in understanding a significant time in history but also in gaining insight into themselves. I was first familiar with Anne Frank and Me the play, which I found to be a very powerful and meaningful piece. Therefore I was eager to see the evolution of this story in its novel form. Although true to the play the characters and story line were developed so skillfully that it became a totally new and gratify narrative experience. I would recommend this book highly for anyone seeking a better understanding of what it would be like to live through the Holocaust and how it has great meaning in their life today. LOVED IT I purchased this book for my son's Freshman summer reading project. He absolutely love it. He hated to put the book down. I highly recommend it. Four Stars A hard-hitting and moving story I would recommend for any teens. Four Stars Das a great book excellent! i couldnt put this book down .. excellent read!~ .. it shows on a different scale and seen thru different eyes of what it was like to be in that time period .. even tho it was like a time travel journey.. it still is an exciting book .. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Royally-Entitled-Audiobook/B0767QH926 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Royally Entitled Subtitle: Brides of Brevalia, Book 1 Author: Melody Delgado Narrator: Cecily White Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Clean Reads Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When her family's cider business is ruined and other local businesses are vandalized, Anika Penning wonders if the recent bout of unrest is merely a result of rivalry between local merchants and noblemen, or if something more sinister is at the root of the recent crimes. Along her journey Anika befriends Prince Valdemar, future king of Brevalia, but their relationship hits many twists and turns along the way. Lady Winifred Paxel Flemming pursues the prince relentlessly. His grandmother, Queen Marguerite, expects him to wed whoever she thinks is suitable, even if it means marrying a foreign princess he's never met. Anika's mother, Lady Sarah, wants Anika to help ease the family's financial burdens by marrying Erland Riccats, National Chairman of the Merchants' Guild. Lady Sarah also harbors secrets regarding Prince Valdemar's mother, Princess Karin, who met an untimely death years before. In the end, will both Anika and Prince Valdemar be forced into loveless marriages, or will they be able to outwit their enemies? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melody Delgado) Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:08:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Royally-Entitled-Audiobook/B0767QH926 thebookvoice.com 09:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Royally Entitled Subtitle: Brides of Brevalia, Book 1 Author: Melody Delgado Narrator: Cecily White Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Clean Reads Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When her family's cider business is ruined and other local businesses are vandalized, Anika Penning wonders if the recent bout of unrest is merely a result of rivalry between local merchants and noblemen, or if something more sinister is at the root of the recent crimes. Along her journey Anika befriends Prince Valdemar, future king of Brevalia, but their relationship hits many twists and turns along the way. Lady Winifred Paxel Flemming pursues the prince relentlessly. His grandmother, Queen Marguerite, expects him to wed whoever she thinks is suitable, even if it means marrying a foreign princess he's never met. Anika's mother, Lady Sarah, wants Anika to help ease the family's financial burdens by marrying Erland Riccats, National Chairman of the Merchants' Guild. Lady Sarah also harbors secrets regarding Prince Valdemar's mother, Princess Karin, who met an untimely death years before. In the end, will both Anika and Prince Valdemar be forced into loveless marriages, or will they be able to outwit their enemies? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Royally Entitled Subtitle: Brides of Brevalia, Book 1 Author: Melody Delgado Narrator: Cecily White Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Clean Reads Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When her family's cider business is ruined and other local businesses are vandalized, Anika Penning wonders if the recent bout of unrest is merely a result of rivalry between local merchants and noblemen, or if something more sinister is at the root of the recent crimes. Along her journey Anika befriends Prince Valdemar, future king of Brevalia, but their relationship hits many twists and turns along the way. Lady Winifred Paxel Flemming pursues the prince relentlessly. His grandmother, Queen Marguerite, expects him to wed whoever she thinks is suitable, even if it means marrying a foreign princess he's never met. Anika's mother, Lady Sarah, wants Anika to help ease the family's financial burdens by marrying Erland Riccats, National Chairman of the Merchants' Guild. Lady Sarah also harbors secrets regarding Prince Valdemar's mother, Princess Karin, who met an untimely death years before. In the end, will both Anika and Prince Valdemar be forced into loveless marriages, or will they be able to outwit their enemies? Members Reviews: Royal Delight This book is a true fairy tale delight. It has great narration and a good story with, mystery, and romance. It grabbed my attention from the start and couldn't wait to find out how it ends. So glad there are more books in this series. It is a clean read so it is suitable for all ages, especially the young at heart I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily provided this review. Clean Teen Mystery/Romance I really enjoyed this clean teen mystery/romance and believe that listeners of all ages will also. Anika and Prince Valdemar were very likeable characters and the story had enough plot twists to keep me guessing. A fun story, mystery and romance all came together nicely, with everything resolved at the end. Cecily White as narrator was excellent and added to my enjoyment. I would recommend Royally Entitled: Brides of Brevalia, Book 1. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This review is my honest opinion. Audible 20 Review Sweepstakes Entry Clean YA/Teen Medieval Mystery & Romance I really enjoyed this young adult mystery romance! The story sucked me in and I had a hard time putting it down. The characters are well developed and the tale moves along at a great pace with quite a few unexpected twists and turns. Narration was well done and brought the story to life. The characters are captivating and I felt immersed in the story. There is some faith aspects woven into the story, and this book also talks about the power of prayer giving the characters strength to overcome the many obstacles in their way. The story wraps up nicely with no major cliffhangers! All the mysterious incidents are well sorted out and the guilty parties dealt with. There is also a HEA conclusion for the main characters. Im really looking forward to the next book in this well written tale! It is a great listen for any age group! "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." Medieval House of Cards? Loosely based on the late Middle Ages, the Kingdom of Brevalia roughly parallels England in climate and politics, a monarchy interacting with a senate composed of nobles and merchants. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Nora-Kettle-Audiobook/B01NCV8J6U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nora & Kettle Subtitle: A Paper Stars Novel Author: Lauren Nicolle Taylor Narrator: Haley Landers Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-17 Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Fans of Eleanor & Park and The Book Thief will love this startling and heart-warming take on Peter Pan. What if Peter Pan was a homeless kid just trying to survive, and Wendy flew away for a really good reason? Seventeen-year-old Kettle has had his share of adversity. As an orphaned Japanese American struggling to make a life in the aftermath of an event in history not often referred to - the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the removal of children from orphanages for having "one drop of Japanese blood in them" - things are finally looking up. He has his hideout in an abandoned subway tunnel, a job, and his gang of Lost Boys. The world outside her oppressive brownstone calls to 18-year-old Nora - the privileged daughter of a controlling and violent civil rights lawyer who is building a compensation case for the interned Japanese Americans. But she is trapped, enduring abuse to protect her younger sister Frankie and wishing on the stars every night for things to change. For months, they've lived side by side, their paths crossing yet never meeting. But when Nora is nearly killed and her sister taken away, their worlds collide as Kettle, grief stricken at the loss of a friend, angrily pulls Nora from her window. In her honeyed eyes, Kettle sees sadness and suffering. In his, Nora sees the chance to take to the window and fly away. Set in 1953, Nora and Kettle explores the collision of two teenagers facing extraordinary hardship. Their meeting is inevitable, devastating, and ultimately healing. Their stories, a collection of events, are each on their own harmless. But together, one after the other, they change the world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Nicolle Taylor) Sat, 14 Jan 2017 23:09:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Nora-Kettle-Audiobook/B01NCV8J6U thebookvoice.com 10:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nora & Kettle Subtitle: A Paper Stars Novel Author: Lauren Nicolle Taylor Narrator: Haley Landers Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-17 Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Fans of Eleanor & Park and The Book Thief will love this startling and heart-warming take on Peter Pan. What if Peter Pan was a homeless kid just trying to survive, and Wendy flew away for a really good reason? Seventeen-year-old Kettle has had his share of adversity. As an orphaned Japanese American struggling to make a life in the aftermath of an event in history not often referred to - the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the removal of children from orphanages for having "one drop of Japanese blood in them" - things are finally looking up. He has his hideout in an abandoned subway tunnel, a job, and his gang of Lost Boys. The world outside her oppressive brownstone calls to 18-year-old Nora - the privileged daughter of a controlling and violent civil rights lawyer who is building a compensation case for the interned Japanese Americans. But she is trapped, enduring abuse to protect her younger sister Frankie and wishing on the stars every night for things to change. For months, they've lived side by side, their paths crossing yet never meeting. But when Nora is nearly killed and her sister taken away, their worlds collide as Kettle, grief stricken at the loss of a friend, angrily pulls Nora from her window. In her honeyed eyes, Kettle sees sadness and suffering. In his, Nora sees the chance to take to the window and fly away. Set in 1953, Nora and Kettle explores the collision of two teenagers facing extraordinary hardship. Their meeting is inevitable, devastating, and ultimately healing. Their stories, a collection of events, are each on their own harmless. But together, one after the other, they change the world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nora & Kettle Subtitle: A Paper Stars Novel Author: Lauren Nicolle Taylor Narrator: Haley Landers Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-17 Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Fans of Eleanor & Park and The Book Thief will love this startling and heart-warming take on Peter Pan. What if Peter Pan was a homeless kid just trying to survive, and Wendy flew away for a really good reason? Seventeen-year-old Kettle has had his share of adversity. As an orphaned Japanese American struggling to make a life in the aftermath of an event in history not often referred to - the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the removal of children from orphanages for having "one drop of Japanese blood in them" - things are finally looking up. He has his hideout in an abandoned subway tunnel, a job, and his gang of Lost Boys. The world outside her oppressive brownstone calls to 18-year-old Nora - the privileged daughter of a controlling and violent civil rights lawyer who is building a compensation case for the interned Japanese Americans. But she is trapped, enduring abuse to protect her younger sister Frankie and wishing on the stars every night for things to change. For months, they've lived side by side, their paths crossing yet never meeting. But when Nora is nearly killed and her sister taken away, their worlds collide as Kettle, grief stricken at the loss of a friend, angrily pulls Nora from her window. In her honeyed eyes, Kettle sees sadness and suffering. In his, Nora sees the chance to take to the window and fly away. Set in 1953, Nora and Kettle explores the collision of two teenagers facing extraordinary hardship. Their meeting is inevitable, devastating, and ultimately healing. Their stories, a collection of events, are each on their own harmless. But together, one after the other, they change the world. Members Reviews: Editor should be fired This story is in major need of an editor. Mixing up names of the boys, time lapses and dream sequences that are ill placed and nonsensical occur throughout. The narrator is no better than the story, mispronouncing words, pausing at awkward times, emphasizing the wrong parts of a sentence. Its awful. I wanted to like it, but some faults are hard to overcome, and this book is loaded with them. loved it, but there's no sequel not sure if the author plans to revisit the story of Nora and Kettle, but I hope so. I really want to know how these characters grow after hearing their beginning to freedom. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Playing-with-Matches-Audiobook/B01C9DBB12 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Playing with Matches Subtitle: Coming of Age in Hitler's Germany Author: Lee Strauss Narrator: Bruce Wiebe Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-29-16 Publisher: ESB Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Heinz Schultz's word could send a man to prison. Though only a youth of 15, he was strong, tall, and blond. The boys in his Deutsches Jungvolk unit esteemed him and feared him. And they wanted to be just like him. Emil Radle wanted to be just like him. A dedicated member of Hitler Youth, Emil was loyal to the Fuehrer before family, a champion for the cause and a fan of the famous Luftwaffe air force. Emil's friends Moritz and Johann discover a shortwave radio and everything changes. Now they listen to the forbidden BBC broadcast of news reports that tell both sides. Now they know the truth. The boys along with Johann's sister Katharina, band together to write out the reports and covertly distribute flyers through their city. It's an act of high treason that could have them arrested - or worse. As the war progresses, so does Emil's affection for Katharina. He'd do anything to have a normal life and to stay in Passau by her side. But when Germany's losses become immense, even their greatest resistance can't prevent the boys from being sent to the Eastern Front. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lee Strauss) Mon, 29 Feb 2016 23:57:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Playing-with-Matches-Audiobook/B01C9DBB12 thebookvoice.com 06:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Playing with Matches Subtitle: Coming of Age in Hitler's Germany Author: Lee Strauss Narrator: Bruce Wiebe Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-29-16 Publisher: ESB Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Heinz Schultz's word could send a man to prison. Though only a youth of 15, he was strong, tall, and blond. The boys in his Deutsches Jungvolk unit esteemed him and feared him. And they wanted to be just like him. Emil Radle wanted to be just like him. A dedicated member of Hitler Youth, Emil was loyal to the Fuehrer before family, a champion for the cause and a fan of the famous Luftwaffe air force. Emil's friends Moritz and Johann discover a shortwave radio and everything changes. Now they listen to the forbidden BBC broadcast of news reports that tell both sides. Now they know the truth. The boys along with Johann's sister Katharina, band together to write out the reports and covertly distribute flyers through their city. It's an act of high treason that could have them arrested - or worse. As the war progresses, so does Emil's affection for Katharina. He'd do anything to have a normal life and to stay in Passau by her side. But when Germany's losses become immense, even their greatest resistance can't prevent the boys from being sent to the Eastern Front. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Playing with Matches Subtitle: Coming of Age in Hitler's Germany Author: Lee Strauss Narrator: Bruce Wiebe Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-29-16 Publisher: ESB Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Heinz Schultz's word could send a man to prison. Though only a youth of 15, he was strong, tall, and blond. The boys in his Deutsches Jungvolk unit esteemed him and feared him. And they wanted to be just like him. Emil Radle wanted to be just like him. A dedicated member of Hitler Youth, Emil was loyal to the Fuehrer before family, a champion for the cause and a fan of the famous Luftwaffe air force. Emil's friends Moritz and Johann discover a shortwave radio and everything changes. Now they listen to the forbidden BBC broadcast of news reports that tell both sides. Now they know the truth. The boys along with Johann's sister Katharina, band together to write out the reports and covertly distribute flyers through their city. It's an act of high treason that could have them arrested - or worse. As the war progresses, so does Emil's affection for Katharina. He'd do anything to have a normal life and to stay in Passau by her side. But when Germany's losses become immense, even their greatest resistance can't prevent the boys from being sent to the Eastern Front. Members Reviews: Excellent historical fiction I read Playing with Matches 2 years ago and just recently received an advanced copy of the audiobook. It was such a great opportunity to hear the accents for the German characters. It made me more aware of the main characters' young ages. I was once again convinced that wars are the worst solutions for political disagreements. It is the poorest people who pay the highest price for wars. Thank you, Lee Strauss, for writing such an amazing story about World War II. Also thanks to Bruce Wiebe for the touching narration. very good very good narration. great storytelling. i highly recommend this series Thank you lee Strauss for the tremendous book I listened until I finished!! I usually don't read books that happen during World War II because I get too upset. I decided to try this one with the main character was a young boy who at first wanted to be one of Hitler's youth but changes occur. This book is different in that we see things from a German family. What do they think about this evil trying to take over the world? What do they do to survive? What does the young boy do. I have a friend whose family was from East Germany and I learned many things I had no idea of. I really enjoyed listening to this book, hearing about the people left in Germany. It's never enjoyable to think about what happened during this time period but this book was enlightening since it showed how hard it was to be German at the time also. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Sovay-Audiobook/B002V1NFOE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sovay Author: Celia Rees Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sovay isn't your typical young lady, not by the standards of any time period. As rich as she is lovely, Sovay may often be found sitting for portraits - when she's not disguised as a man and robbing travelers, that is. But one day she robs the wrong person, and for that act, there will be a steep price to pay. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Celia Rees) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:50:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Sovay-Audiobook/B002V1NFOE thebookvoice.com 12:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sovay Author: Celia Rees Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sovay isn't your typical young lady, not by the standards of any time period. As rich as she is lovely, Sovay may often be found sitting for portraits - when she's not disguised as a man and robbing travelers, that is. But one day she robs the wrong person, and for that act, there will be a steep price to pay. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sovay Author: Celia Rees Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sovay isn't your typical young lady, not by the standards of any time period. As rich as she is lovely, Sovay may often be found sitting for portraits - when she's not disguised as a man and robbing travelers, that is. But one day she robs the wrong person, and for that act, there will be a steep price to pay. Members Reviews: Yawn... You'd expect a long, 2 part audiobook to at least hold your attention through the first half. Sadly, Sovay did not. I was wishing for the end long before it came. The plot was ridiculous, the characters as vague and inspiring as cardboard. Sovay, the heroine the book is named for, is the stereotypical tough female character who's strong only when she needs to be and stupid all the rest of the time. Which is for most of the book. Don't get me wrong, it absolutely wasn't the speaker that ruined this book for me, it was the book itself. Even in audio format, I couldn't force myself to CARE about any of the characters and found that after the first 30 minutes I was hoping the bad guys would win quickly, slaughter the goody goodies and spare me the rest. Don't waste your money, time, or brain cells on this book. It definitely was not worth it. Eeewww! As an avid fan of the author's previous novel (The Wish House) I was hoping to see some of her genius in this one,Sovay, and was deeply disappointed. The book focused mainly on the "angelic beauty" and "fine powdered wigs" of all the characters (who were no where near developed) and hardly ever got into any real action. The only good thing I can say about this book is that the narration was tolerable and that there was actually an end to the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Playing-with-Fire-Audiobook/B018WJRQH0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Playing with Fire Subtitle: A #Hacker Novel Author: Sherry Ficklin Narrator: Moira Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One brilliant young hacker. One experimental government aircraft. One chance to keep it all from going up in flames. Still recovering from her troubled past, Farris is no stranger to change. But when the military transfers her father across the country to an experimental aircraft squadron, settling in to a new life is the least of her problems. As a series of apparent computer glitches threaten the security of the fleet and the blame falls on her father, she decides to put her computer skills to use, digging up the truth. Soon she's drawn into the perilous world of a hacker who is determined to ground the fleet - at any cost. When all signs lead to someone close to her as the mastermind, Farris will have to burn more than bridges to get to the truth. She will have to risk her fragile new life to uncover the identity of the cybercriminal before they can escalate from harmless tampering...to all out murder. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry Ficklin) Sun, 06 Dec 2015 10:44:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Playing-with-Fire-Audiobook/B018WJRQH0 thebookvoice.com 06:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Playing with Fire Subtitle: A #Hacker Novel Author: Sherry Ficklin Narrator: Moira Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One brilliant young hacker. One experimental government aircraft. One chance to keep it all from going up in flames. Still recovering from her troubled past, Farris is no stranger to change. But when the military transfers her father across the country to an experimental aircraft squadron, settling in to a new life is the least of her problems. As a series of apparent computer glitches threaten the security of the fleet and the blame falls on her father, she decides to put her computer skills to use, digging up the truth. Soon she's drawn into the perilous world of a hacker who is determined to ground the fleet - at any cost. When all signs lead to someone close to her as the mastermind, Farris will have to burn more than bridges to get to the truth. She will have to risk her fragile new life to uncover the identity of the cybercriminal before they can escalate from harmless tampering...to all out murder. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Playing with Fire Subtitle: A #Hacker Novel Author: Sherry Ficklin Narrator: Moira Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One brilliant young hacker. One experimental government aircraft. One chance to keep it all from going up in flames. Still recovering from her troubled past, Farris is no stranger to change. But when the military transfers her father across the country to an experimental aircraft squadron, settling in to a new life is the least of her problems. As a series of apparent computer glitches threaten the security of the fleet and the blame falls on her father, she decides to put her computer skills to use, digging up the truth. Soon she's drawn into the perilous world of a hacker who is determined to ground the fleet - at any cost. When all signs lead to someone close to her as the mastermind, Farris will have to burn more than bridges to get to the truth. She will have to risk her fragile new life to uncover the identity of the cybercriminal before they can escalate from harmless tampering...to all out murder. Members Reviews: PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! This blew me out of the water. I was so surprised at how much I loved this book! It had all the right elements to it--drama, angst, kicka**ary, technology, romance, suspense, danger, and overall excitement. I am so glad I got the chance to listen to this audiobook. My podcast will be doing a longer (verbal) review of this series and the episode will be featuring the author and the narrator of books 2+3, but I will say that this narrator wasn't bad either!! Todd really embraced the cool, down to earth, chick that was Ferris. She didn't put too much emotion into her voice, but Ferris, to me, is relaxed and calm--something I got from Moira Todd. The story though, omg, I literally am starting book 2 when I finish this review. I loved it!! The story gave me Mr. Robot meets Veronica Mars kinda feel and I was all for it! I don't even like computer stuff (which is why I was nervous to read it) but the author really knows how to suck you into the story using other aspects of the plot. Even though I didn't understand anything the characters were saying about hacking into systems and explosive chemicals, I never felt lost at all. Loved this book and please give it a try!! So well written! 4 Platypires I already read both this book and the sequel when I was offered a chance to review the audio version in exchange for an honest review. Already knowing what was going to happen well in advance, it made this much that much more enjoyable. I caught a few things I didn't my first go round... so that's a thing. One thing that really amused me about Moira Todd is how much she reminded me of Velma from Scooby Doo. I have no idea if that was intentional, but it fits Farris so much her being a computer genius and whatnot. I think she really brought out the story in a positive light. There were parts of the ebook that annoyed me a bit when I read them, but it felt more acceptable while I listened to the audio version. I do hope Moira Todd is going to narrate the second book, In Too Deep, as well. Awesome Where does Playing with Fire rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Very much at the Top What other book might you compare Playing with Fire to and why? The only other book I've read about Hackers is Meredith Wilds Hacker series even though it is a completely different genre of book so I'm going to say I would compare it to them. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Rose-Under-Fire-Audiobook/B00D2WDUCI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rose Under Fire Author: Elizabeth Wein Narrator: Sasha Pick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Teens, 2014 Rose Justice is a young pilot with the Air Transport Auxiliary during the Second World War. On her way back from a semi-secret flight in the waning days of the war, Rose is captured by the Germans and ends up in Ravensbrück, the notorious Nazi women's concentration camp. There, she meets an unforgettable group of women, including a once glamorous and celebrated French detective novelist whose Jewish husband and three young sons have been killed; a resilient young girl who was a human guinea pig for Nazi doctors trying to learn how to treat German war wounds; and a Nachthexen, or Night Witch, a female fighter pilot and military ace for the Soviet air force. These damaged women must bond together to help each other survive. In this companion volume to the critically acclaimed novel Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein continues to explore themes of friendship and loyalty, right and wrong, and unwavering bravery in the face of indescribable evil. Critic Reviews: "A carefully researched, precisely written tour de force; unforgettable and wrenching." (Kirkus Reviews -for Code Name Verity) An incredibly assured debut novel, full of convincing detail, heart-stopping emotion and tension.' - The Bookseller (for Code Name Verity) This astonishing tale of friendship and truth will take wing and soar into your heart. - Laurie Halse Anderson New York Times bestselling author (for Code Name Verity) his is one of those books I want to thrust into the hands of every young adult ? or adult! ? reader: a story so artful, sound and exceptionally well-written that it would be tragic to miss out on it.' - Toronto Star (for Code Name Verity) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Wein) Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:13:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Rose-Under-Fire-Audiobook/B00D2WDUCI thebookvoice.com 11:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rose Under Fire Author: Elizabeth Wein Narrator: Sasha Pick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Teens, 2014 Rose Justice is a young pilot with the Air Transport Auxiliary during the Second World War. On her way back from a semi-secret flight in the waning days of the war, Rose is captured by the Germans and ends up in Ravensbrück, the notorious Nazi women's concentration camp. There, she meets an unforgettable group of women, including a once glamorous and celebrated French detective novelist whose Jewish husband and three young sons have been killed; a resilient young girl who was a human guinea pig for Nazi doctors trying to learn how to treat German war wounds; and a Nachthexen, or Night Witch, a female fighter pilot and military ace for the Soviet air force. These damaged women must bond together to help each other survive. In this companion volume to the critically acclaimed novel Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein continues to explore themes of friendship and loyalty, right and wrong, and unwavering bravery in the face of indescribable evil. Critic Reviews: "A carefully researched, precisely written tour de force; unforgettable and wrenching." (Kirkus Reviews -for Code Name Verity) An incredibly assured debut novel, full of convincing detail, heart-stopping emotion and tension.' - The Bookseller (for Code Name Verity) This astonishing tale of friendship and truth will take wing and soar into your heart. - Laurie Halse Anderson New York Times bestselling author (for Code Name Verity) his is one of those books I want to thrust into the hands of every young adult ? or adult! ? reader: a story so artful, sound and exceptionally well-written that it would be tragic to miss out on it.' - Toronto Star (for Code Name Verity) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rose Under Fire Author: Elizabeth Wein Narrator: Sasha Pick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Teens, 2014 Rose Justice is a young pilot with the Air Transport Auxiliary during the Second World War. On her way back from a semi-secret flight in the waning days of the war, Rose is captured by the Germans and ends up in Ravensbrück, the notorious Nazi women's concentration camp. There, she meets an unforgettable group of women, including a once glamorous and celebrated French detective novelist whose Jewish husband and three young sons have been killed; a resilient young girl who was a human guinea pig for Nazi doctors trying to learn how to treat German war wounds; and a Nachthexen, or Night Witch, a female fighter pilot and military ace for the Soviet air force. These damaged women must bond together to help each other survive. In this companion volume to the critically acclaimed novel Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein continues to explore themes of friendship and loyalty, right and wrong, and unwavering bravery in the face of indescribable evil. Critic Reviews: "A carefully researched, precisely written tour de force; unforgettable and wrenching." (Kirkus Reviews -for Code Name Verity) An incredibly assured debut novel, full of convincing detail, heart-stopping emotion and tension.' - The Bookseller (for Code Name Verity) This astonishing tale of friendship and truth will take wing and soar into your heart. - Laurie Halse Anderson New York Times bestselling author (for Code Name Verity) his is one of those books I want to thrust into the hands of every young adult ? or adult! ? reader: a story so artful, sound and exceptionally well-written that it would be tragic to miss out on it.' - Toronto Star (for Code Name Verity) Members Reviews: Lest we forget It is obvious that Elizabeth Wein did a great deal of research to write this book. The book is emotional and intense but the subject is important as it captures an important aspect of World War II we should never forget. Rose Justice is an American civilian who is a pilot with the transport service ferrying planes. She is to fly from England to Paris now the area is under Allied control. On her way back to England she is forced down by Nazi planes and taken to Germany. As a civilian she has no protection under the Geneva convention so she is sent to the infamous Ravensbruck concentration camp for women. The story is about the women she meets, the problems of survival in the camp and her escape. She is a lone American in a group of Polish, French and Soviet women many who are being used for medical research. Rose gets extra slice of bread for each poem she makes up. Wein uses the poems to move some of the story. I think the use of the Nuremburg Trials and the British Trials of concentrations camps personnel was a great way to tie up Rose's story with the bigger picture. Rose develops friendship with a few prisoners a 16 year old Polish girl being use for medical experiments, a fellow pilot "Night Witch" a Soviet Air Force Ace fighter pilot and a famous French writer who's Jewish husband and sons were gassed by the Nazi's. Wein also provides us with what happened to these girls after the war. The book does leave you satisfied with the ending. Sasha Pick does a good job narrating the book. This is a must read book for everyone. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Heroes-Audiobook/B00H1ZA322 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes Author: Robert Cormier Narrator: Zach Herries Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Francis Joseph Cassavant is eighteen. He has just returned home from the Second World War, and he has no face. He does have a gun and a mission: to murder his childhood hero. Francis lost most of his face when he fell on a grenade in France. He received the Silver Star for bravery, but was it really an act of heroism? Now, having survived, he is looking for a man he once admired and respected, a man adored by many people, a man who also received a Silver Star for bravery. A man who destroyed Francis's life. Francis lost most of his face when he fell on a grenade in France. He received the Silver Star for bravery, but was it really an act of heroism? Now, having survived, he is looking for a man he once admired and respected, a man adored by many people, a man who also received a Silver Star for bravery. A man who destroyed Francis's life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Cormier) Tue, 03 Dec 2013 04:02:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Heroes-Audiobook/B00H1ZA322 thebookvoice.com 03:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes Author: Robert Cormier Narrator: Zach Herries Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Francis Joseph Cassavant is eighteen. He has just returned home from the Second World War, and he has no face. He does have a gun and a mission: to murder his childhood hero. Francis lost most of his face when he fell on a grenade in France. He received the Silver Star for bravery, but was it really an act of heroism? Now, having survived, he is looking for a man he once admired and respected, a man adored by many people, a man who also received a Silver Star for bravery. A man who destroyed Francis's life. Francis lost most of his face when he fell on a grenade in France. He received the Silver Star for bravery, but was it really an act of heroism? Now, having survived, he is looking for a man he once admired and respected, a man adored by many people, a man who also received a Silver Star for bravery. A man who destroyed Francis's life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes Author: Robert Cormier Narrator: Zach Herries Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Francis Joseph Cassavant is eighteen. He has just returned home from the Second World War, and he has no face. He does have a gun and a mission: to murder his childhood hero. Francis lost most of his face when he fell on a grenade in France. He received the Silver Star for bravery, but was it really an act of heroism? Now, having survived, he is looking for a man he once admired and respected, a man adored by many people, a man who also received a Silver Star for bravery. A man who destroyed Francis's life. Francis lost most of his face when he fell on a grenade in France. He received the Silver Star for bravery, but was it really an act of heroism? Now, having survived, he is looking for a man he once admired and respected, a man adored by many people, a man who also received a Silver Star for bravery. A man who destroyed Francis's life. Members Reviews: Powerful I discovered Robert Cormier near the end of my final year of high school, the few of his books I read leaving quite the impression on me. Only later in life, when my journey had come full circle and I realized I was meant to become what I enjoyed the most, a storyteller, did it occur to me how much of an impact Robert Cormier had had on me. Now, so many years later, as I listened to one of his books that I hadn't had the pleasure of reading way back then, it's so amazing to identify a lot of my own style in his writing. The dramatic way in which he tells a story, my training ground, my roots, gives me such appreciation that it was HIS powerful tales I had come across so long ago, and not some mediocre work that I was just happy to get through and be done with. I knew one day I'd revisit this superb author and get to the titles I had yet to read, and as it turns out, Heroes is the first. Kinda funny, with him being one of only a few literary heroes I have. Heroes; such a powerful read/listen. It reminds me of why I fell in love with Robert Cormier's talent a quarter century ago. That spell of obsession he casts which leaves one transfixed until the very end. One thing I did not get from my indirect mentor is the bravery to paint a story in bittersweetness. Well, for the most part anyway. Just can't bring myself to leave characters in such sorrow, even if laced in a little hope. But yeah, despite the heart being left heavy Heroes is a story that also left me grateful. for how great it was told. So hard to come upon such substance nowadays. Powerful. I have never had a book give me to tensing, nervousness in my stomach till now! After reading through half the book for my English GCSE's, I decided to finish it off just listening to its audiobook, I give this book a five out of five. This book starts off great, forcing you to read on; making you constantly ask why. Francis' motivation becomes clear quite early on in the story, but the way Cormier makes you hate the antagonists, then makes you doubt that he's really a bad guy; does he really deserve what's coming? At the end of the story as Francis makes his way to LeSalle's flat, up the stairs and into his room... That's when you get the burning tenseness in your stomach; when you really want him to succeed, but's scared something will go awry... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Tarnish-Audiobook/B00DDVRVZA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tarnish Author: Katherine Longshore Narrator: Leslie Bellair Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Anne Boleyn is the odd girl out. Newly arrived to the court of King Henry VIII, everything about her seems wrong, from her clothes to her manners to her witty but sharp tongue. So when the dashing poet Thomas Wyatt offers to coach her on how to shine at court - and to convince the whole court they're lovers - she accepts. Before long, Anne's popularity has soared, and even the charismatic and irresistible king takes notice. More than popularity, Anne wants a voice - but she also wants love. What began as a game becomes high stakes as Anne finds herself forced to make an impossible choice between her heart's desire and the chance to make history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Longshore) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:60:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Tarnish-Audiobook/B00DDVRVZA thebookvoice.com 09:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tarnish Author: Katherine Longshore Narrator: Leslie Bellair Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Anne Boleyn is the odd girl out. Newly arrived to the court of King Henry VIII, everything about her seems wrong, from her clothes to her manners to her witty but sharp tongue. So when the dashing poet Thomas Wyatt offers to coach her on how to shine at court - and to convince the whole court they're lovers - she accepts. Before long, Anne's popularity has soared, and even the charismatic and irresistible king takes notice. More than popularity, Anne wants a voice - but she also wants love. What began as a game becomes high stakes as Anne finds herself forced to make an impossible choice between her heart's desire and the chance to make history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tarnish Author: Katherine Longshore Narrator: Leslie Bellair Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Anne Boleyn is the odd girl out. Newly arrived to the court of King Henry VIII, everything about her seems wrong, from her clothes to her manners to her witty but sharp tongue. So when the dashing poet Thomas Wyatt offers to coach her on how to shine at court - and to convince the whole court they're lovers - she accepts. Before long, Anne's popularity has soared, and even the charismatic and irresistible king takes notice. More than popularity, Anne wants a voice - but she also wants love. What began as a game becomes high stakes as Anne finds herself forced to make an impossible choice between her heart's desire and the chance to make history. Members Reviews: Ugh!! Flat!! Let me preface this by saying I don't usually read romances and don't have much history with the genre. The Outlander series turned me on (pun intended) to historical fiction/romances. This was so one-dimensional. All the characters were flat. Nothing really "happened" in the whole story. Nothing outside of the main character's thoughts to move the story along. I think this may be a good book for interesting a teen/young adult reader in romance but not worth it to someone with a more "stories" on their "read" shelf. Not the best but certainly entertaining! I have read many books about the tutor court, some good some bad, this one falls in the middle. The voice actor should of been chosen more carefully and at least should of had a better English accent also why did she not at least google how to pronounce Hever castle ( this bugged me every time she said it)! As for the story, I would of liked all of the story not just part: SPOILERS!!! This book only touches on a small part of Anne boylynn's life and does not even get to her being queen or even Henry leaving queen Catharine. Overall not bad but not the best' https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Digital-Horizon-Audiobook/B0743NRSGY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Digital Horizon Subtitle: Geek Girl Mysteries, Book 3 Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Andrea Emmes Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One wants justice. One wants redemption. One just wants revenge. Still reeling from her devastating loss, Farris is barely holding it together when she's approached by a covert government agency. The IDC is recruiting the best hackers in the country to form a team capable of tracking down and thwarting cyber terrorists. When they make her an offer she can't refuse - a shot at catching the people responsible for the death of her father - she's all in. But success will mean forging new alliances, betraying the people she loves, and trusting an old enemy. If she succeeds, she might finally get the closure she needs. If she fails, the digital world will crumble at her feet, putting thousands of lives at risk and exposing the world's most dangerous secrets. In the dark web, where anything can be bought and sold, this talented young hacker just might have to sell her soul to get what she's after. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry D. Ficklin) Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:24:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Digital-Horizon-Audiobook/B0743NRSGY thebookvoice.com 04:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Digital Horizon Subtitle: Geek Girl Mysteries, Book 3 Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Andrea Emmes Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One wants justice. One wants redemption. One just wants revenge. Still reeling from her devastating loss, Farris is barely holding it together when she's approached by a covert government agency. The IDC is recruiting the best hackers in the country to form a team capable of tracking down and thwarting cyber terrorists. When they make her an offer she can't refuse - a shot at catching the people responsible for the death of her father - she's all in. But success will mean forging new alliances, betraying the people she loves, and trusting an old enemy. If she succeeds, she might finally get the closure she needs. If she fails, the digital world will crumble at her feet, putting thousands of lives at risk and exposing the world's most dangerous secrets. In the dark web, where anything can be bought and sold, this talented young hacker just might have to sell her soul to get what she's after. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Digital Horizon Subtitle: Geek Girl Mysteries, Book 3 Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Andrea Emmes Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One wants justice. One wants redemption. One just wants revenge. Still reeling from her devastating loss, Farris is barely holding it together when she's approached by a covert government agency. The IDC is recruiting the best hackers in the country to form a team capable of tracking down and thwarting cyber terrorists. When they make her an offer she can't refuse - a shot at catching the people responsible for the death of her father - she's all in. But success will mean forging new alliances, betraying the people she loves, and trusting an old enemy. If she succeeds, she might finally get the closure she needs. If she fails, the digital world will crumble at her feet, putting thousands of lives at risk and exposing the world's most dangerous secrets. In the dark web, where anything can be bought and sold, this talented young hacker just might have to sell her soul to get what she's after. Members Reviews: Not my favorite in the series It's a really good series and I've really fallen in love with all of the characters that return, but something was off in this book. Farris didn't have her natural charm and she really really irked me for some reason. In the first two books, she had such a mature personality, but in the third one she was emotionally reckless and sort of annoying. I also did not like the hacker storyline in this book as much as the others. I didn't feel connected to the crime that was happening. However, I loved the fact that she was invited to join this elite government team, but I honestly despised her relationship with Oz. Like, you are her superior. Get a life and stop flirting with Farris. Another aspect of the novel that I did not agree with is the fact that Farris all the sudden has "borderline personality disorder" but has never shown symptoms of this very serious mental illness. Suggesting that a few emotional outbursts signifies borderline personality disorder is not accurate. If you want a clearer picture of BPD, please find your nearest DSM-5. I don't like when characters (especially teens who SHOULD NOT be diagnosed with a personality disorder at all) are labeled with disorders when in reality, they are just experiencing emotions that are appropriate given the context of the situation within the book. I sound harsh when I re-read this review. I want to clarify that I honestly LOVE this series and I cannot wait till the next one, but I really am disappointed with this installment. It had many many good aspects to it. I think the writer knows how to explain and write about computer-related things in a very easy-to-understand way. I also think the twists and surprises are amazing in this series (and the twists continue with this installment). I just had high hopes and I was sort of let down. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Queen-of-Always-Audiobook/B0186D868A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Always Subtitle: Stolen Empire Book 3 Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Michelle Tuscan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: If her time at court has taught Catherine anything, it's that there is no room for weakness in Imperial Russia. With the empress' health failing and rumors of a change in the line of succession, her place in the royal line is once more in jeopardy. Tormented by her sadistic husband and his venomous mistress, Catherine must once more walk the fine line between pleasure and politics - between scandal and survival. When her young son becomes the target of those rebelling against Peter's reign, Catherine will have to rise up to protect herself, her child, and her nation from his unstable and potentially catastrophic rule. This means putting herself at odds with the most dangerous man she's ever known, trusting those who once proved to be her enemies, and turning a nation against its sovereign. In the ultimate battle for the crown, new alliances will be forged, loyalties will be tested, and blood will be shed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry D. Ficklin) Fri, 11 Dec 2015 23:43:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Queen-of-Always-Audiobook/B0186D868A thebookvoice.com 04:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Always Subtitle: Stolen Empire Book 3 Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Michelle Tuscan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: If her time at court has taught Catherine anything, it's that there is no room for weakness in Imperial Russia. With the empress' health failing and rumors of a change in the line of succession, her place in the royal line is once more in jeopardy. Tormented by her sadistic husband and his venomous mistress, Catherine must once more walk the fine line between pleasure and politics - between scandal and survival. When her young son becomes the target of those rebelling against Peter's reign, Catherine will have to rise up to protect herself, her child, and her nation from his unstable and potentially catastrophic rule. This means putting herself at odds with the most dangerous man she's ever known, trusting those who once proved to be her enemies, and turning a nation against its sovereign. In the ultimate battle for the crown, new alliances will be forged, loyalties will be tested, and blood will be shed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Always Subtitle: Stolen Empire Book 3 Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Michelle Tuscan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: If her time at court has taught Catherine anything, it's that there is no room for weakness in Imperial Russia. With the empress' health failing and rumors of a change in the line of succession, her place in the royal line is once more in jeopardy. Tormented by her sadistic husband and his venomous mistress, Catherine must once more walk the fine line between pleasure and politics - between scandal and survival. When her young son becomes the target of those rebelling against Peter's reign, Catherine will have to rise up to protect herself, her child, and her nation from his unstable and potentially catastrophic rule. This means putting herself at odds with the most dangerous man she's ever known, trusting those who once proved to be her enemies, and turning a nation against its sovereign. In the ultimate battle for the crown, new alliances will be forged, loyalties will be tested, and blood will be shed. Members Reviews: A awesome book about history's greatest empress What did you love best about Queen of Always? The History of it and the telling of Sophia (Aka Catherine the Greats) life before fame What was one of the most memorable moments of Queen of Always? That Catherine got the ending that she needed Have you listened to any of Michelle Tuscans other performances before? How does this one compare? No I haven't but I will now she was really good reading this book Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes I did I was crying for Catherine and hating Peter for what he did to her Any additional comments? I got this audio for a honest review from Sherry. This was a very good and emotional book based on some true facts and spun into a great story about one of Russia's greats Queens Catherine the Great. This book was well written Fabulous Book! Weird Recording Quality Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, great series with a wonderful heroine that stays strong in the face of all adversity. What didnt you like about Michelle Tuscans performance? She was decent at keeping with what had been previously established by the first and second book's narrators. However, the sound quality was tinny and uneven. The hard vowels were very harsh into the microphone and the quality (or lack thereof) was definitely missing. Disappointing. Good story It was a good story, but the third installment felt unfinished or not as thought out? And the narration quality was low, I adore the narrator and her beautiful voice but the quality of the reading had echoes and odd background noises and many inconsistencies, all I can guess is something was rushed through for this last part of Catherine's story. But I will forever be a fan of Catherine the Great all thanks to this clever fictional rendition of her life. Great story, but performance fell dreadfully short. The background noise is terrible on this audiobook. You can hear talking and other random noises throughout the performance. In addition, the narrator just does not speak clearly at times. If it weren't for such a fascinating story, I would have deleted it without finishing. Great story but poor performance and production What would have made Queen of Always better? The story was great - I was so intrigued by the series that I finished listening to the 3 books within 3 days. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Queen-of-Tomorrow-Audiobook/B019G1PXYQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Tomorrow Subtitle: A Stolen Empire Novel Author: Sherry Ficklin Narrator: Élan O'Connor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sophie - now Catherine, Grand Duchess of Russia - had a tough first year at Imperial Court. Married at 16 to Grand Duke Peter, heir to the throne, and settled in their own palace, things start to look up. As a new day dawns, Catherine thinks only of securing her future, and the future of their country, during one of the greatest political upheavals of her time. Fighting desperately against forces that try to depose the Empress Elizabeth and put the young Prince Ivan on her throne, Catherine soon finds herself in the middle of a war brewing between her beloved Prussia and her new empire. While navigating the fragile political landscape, she quickly realizes that she has only begun to discover the tangled web of deceit and infidelity woven over the lavish court of Oranienbaum Palace. When a strange and delicate alliance forms between the young couple, Catherine glimpses a future of happiness, only to see it vanish at the hands of those who still seek to end her life - and prevent her reign. Out of favor with the empress and running out of options, Catherine must sacrifice her own innocence on the altar of Russia if she is to save the nation and herself. To survive, she will have to do the unthinkable, betray those closest to her and become something greater and more dangerous than she ever imagined she could be...a queen. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry Ficklin) Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:21:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Queen-of-Tomorrow-Audiobook/B019G1PXYQ thebookvoice.com 06:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Tomorrow Subtitle: A Stolen Empire Novel Author: Sherry Ficklin Narrator: Élan O'Connor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sophie - now Catherine, Grand Duchess of Russia - had a tough first year at Imperial Court. Married at 16 to Grand Duke Peter, heir to the throne, and settled in their own palace, things start to look up. As a new day dawns, Catherine thinks only of securing her future, and the future of their country, during one of the greatest political upheavals of her time. Fighting desperately against forces that try to depose the Empress Elizabeth and put the young Prince Ivan on her throne, Catherine soon finds herself in the middle of a war brewing between her beloved Prussia and her new empire. While navigating the fragile political landscape, she quickly realizes that she has only begun to discover the tangled web of deceit and infidelity woven over the lavish court of Oranienbaum Palace. When a strange and delicate alliance forms between the young couple, Catherine glimpses a future of happiness, only to see it vanish at the hands of those who still seek to end her life - and prevent her reign. Out of favor with the empress and running out of options, Catherine must sacrifice her own innocence on the altar of Russia if she is to save the nation and herself. To survive, she will have to do the unthinkable, betray those closest to her and become something greater and more dangerous than she ever imagined she could be...a queen. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen of Tomorrow Subtitle: A Stolen Empire Novel Author: Sherry Ficklin Narrator: Élan O'Connor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Sophie - now Catherine, Grand Duchess of Russia - had a tough first year at Imperial Court. Married at 16 to Grand Duke Peter, heir to the throne, and settled in their own palace, things start to look up. As a new day dawns, Catherine thinks only of securing her future, and the future of their country, during one of the greatest political upheavals of her time. Fighting desperately against forces that try to depose the Empress Elizabeth and put the young Prince Ivan on her throne, Catherine soon finds herself in the middle of a war brewing between her beloved Prussia and her new empire. While navigating the fragile political landscape, she quickly realizes that she has only begun to discover the tangled web of deceit and infidelity woven over the lavish court of Oranienbaum Palace. When a strange and delicate alliance forms between the young couple, Catherine glimpses a future of happiness, only to see it vanish at the hands of those who still seek to end her life - and prevent her reign. Out of favor with the empress and running out of options, Catherine must sacrifice her own innocence on the altar of Russia if she is to save the nation and herself. To survive, she will have to do the unthinkable, betray those closest to her and become something greater and more dangerous than she ever imagined she could be...a queen. Members Reviews: great this series really is good and I'm glad to enjoy it. excited to read the next. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Death-and-Life-of-Zebulon-Finch-Volume-2-Empire-Decayed-Audiobook/B01N44BSV3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume 2: Empire Decayed Author: Daniel Kraus Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: A murdered teen is resurrected to walk the earth for more than a century in the second and final book in the sweeping epic that Entertainment Weekly called "utterly riveting". Zebulon Finch has faced more violence, lust, and heartbreak than any other 17-year-old in history. But nothing can prepare him for what is coming next. Half a century has passed since Zebulon Finch was gunned down and then inexplicably resurrected to experience a second life. Picking up his tale where he left off, Zebulon heads to Nazi Germany on a top-secret mission. From there he escapes to the shiny new world of the suburbs - a tidy neighborhood hiding dark secrets. He will exchange the pains of this world for what he believes will be peace among the stars. He will march for social change all the way to Woodstock, go raving mad in the desert, and finally exit from humanity the only way he knows how. We first met Zebulon sealed in a tomb beneath the World Trade Center - might he yet crawl from the rubble to discover a different America? Enthralling and gut-wrenching, The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume 2: Empire Decayed is the conclusion to the epic saga of one young man's journey down the long road to redemption. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Kraus) Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:24:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Death-and-Life-of-Zebulon-Finch-Volume-2-Empire-Decayed-Audiobook/B01N44BSV3 thebookvoice.com 26:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume 2: Empire Decayed Author: Daniel Kraus Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: A murdered teen is resurrected to walk the earth for more than a century in the second and final book in the sweeping epic that Entertainment Weekly called "utterly riveting". Zebulon Finch has faced more violence, lust, and heartbreak than any other 17-year-old in history. But nothing can prepare him for what is coming next. Half a century has passed since Zebulon Finch was gunned down and then inexplicably resurrected to experience a second life. Picking up his tale where he left off, Zebulon heads to Nazi Germany on a top-secret mission. From there he escapes to the shiny new world of the suburbs - a tidy neighborhood hiding dark secrets. He will exchange the pains of this world for what he believes will be peace among the stars. He will march for social change all the way to Woodstock, go raving mad in the desert, and finally exit from humanity the only way he knows how. We first met Zebulon sealed in a tomb beneath the World Trade Center - might he yet crawl from the rubble to discover a different America? Enthralling and gut-wrenching, The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume 2: Empire Decayed is the conclusion to the epic saga of one young man's journey down the long road to redemption. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume 2: Empire Decayed Author: Daniel Kraus Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: A murdered teen is resurrected to walk the earth for more than a century in the second and final book in the sweeping epic that Entertainment Weekly called "utterly riveting". Zebulon Finch has faced more violence, lust, and heartbreak than any other 17-year-old in history. But nothing can prepare him for what is coming next. Half a century has passed since Zebulon Finch was gunned down and then inexplicably resurrected to experience a second life. Picking up his tale where he left off, Zebulon heads to Nazi Germany on a top-secret mission. From there he escapes to the shiny new world of the suburbs - a tidy neighborhood hiding dark secrets. He will exchange the pains of this world for what he believes will be peace among the stars. He will march for social change all the way to Woodstock, go raving mad in the desert, and finally exit from humanity the only way he knows how. We first met Zebulon sealed in a tomb beneath the World Trade Center - might he yet crawl from the rubble to discover a different America? Enthralling and gut-wrenching, The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume 2: Empire Decayed is the conclusion to the epic saga of one young man's journey down the long road to redemption. Members Reviews: 26+ Hours Just Isn't Long Enough What made the experience of listening to The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume 2: Empire Decayed the most enjoyable? Aside from author Daniel Kraus creating one of the most unique, epic, and ambitious stories I've ever read, the reader, Kirby Heyborne, does a great job of breathing life into a book about a dead guy. Heyborne's narration, especially after listening to him narrate book one, drew me in and placed me in the story. The ways in which Heyborne voices the separate characters really helps the listener to identify and distinguish among the characters. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Beck-Audiobook/B072W63KTD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beck Author: Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff Narrator: Damian Lynch Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Both harrowing and life-affirming, the final novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet is the sweeping coming-of-age adventure of a mixed race boy transported to North America. Born from a street liaison between a poor young woman and an African soldier in the 1900s, Beck is soon orphaned and sent to the Catholic Brothers in Canada. Shipped to work on a farm, his escape takes him across the continent in a search for belonging. Enduring abuse and many hardships, Beck has times of comfort and encouragement, eventually finding Grace, the woman with whom he can finally forge his life and shape his destiny as a young man. A picaresque novel set during the Depression as experienced by a young black man, it depicts great pain but has an uplifting and inspiring conclusion, and has all the characteristic beauty and strength of Peet's prose. Critic Reviews: "With Rosoff working from an unfinished manuscript left behind when Peet died in 2015, the finished book is seamless...a sweepingly epic physical and emotional journey." (Kirkus Reviews) "The gut-wrenching story of a boy searching for warmth in a cold and often hostile world. [...] Beck is a fantastic character - clever, resourceful, and with an indomitable instinct for survival. You want to follow him right up to his hard-won happy ending." (The Guardian) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mal Peet) Tue, 20 Jun 2017 03:39:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Beck-Audiobook/B072W63KTD thebookvoice.com 06:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beck Author: Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff Narrator: Damian Lynch Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Both harrowing and life-affirming, the final novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet is the sweeping coming-of-age adventure of a mixed race boy transported to North America. Born from a street liaison between a poor young woman and an African soldier in the 1900s, Beck is soon orphaned and sent to the Catholic Brothers in Canada. Shipped to work on a farm, his escape takes him across the continent in a search for belonging. Enduring abuse and many hardships, Beck has times of comfort and encouragement, eventually finding Grace, the woman with whom he can finally forge his life and shape his destiny as a young man. A picaresque novel set during the Depression as experienced by a young black man, it depicts great pain but has an uplifting and inspiring conclusion, and has all the characteristic beauty and strength of Peet's prose. Critic Reviews: "With Rosoff working from an unfinished manuscript left behind when Peet died in 2015, the finished book is seamless...a sweepingly epic physical and emotional journey." (Kirkus Reviews) "The gut-wrenching story of a boy searching for warmth in a cold and often hostile world. [...] Beck is a fantastic character - clever, resourceful, and with an indomitable instinct for survival. You want to follow him right up to his hard-won happy ending." (The Guardian) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beck Author: Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff Narrator: Damian Lynch Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Both harrowing and life-affirming, the final novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet is the sweeping coming-of-age adventure of a mixed race boy transported to North America. Born from a street liaison between a poor young woman and an African soldier in the 1900s, Beck is soon orphaned and sent to the Catholic Brothers in Canada. Shipped to work on a farm, his escape takes him across the continent in a search for belonging. Enduring abuse and many hardships, Beck has times of comfort and encouragement, eventually finding Grace, the woman with whom he can finally forge his life and shape his destiny as a young man. A picaresque novel set during the Depression as experienced by a young black man, it depicts great pain but has an uplifting and inspiring conclusion, and has all the characteristic beauty and strength of Peet's prose. Critic Reviews: "With Rosoff working from an unfinished manuscript left behind when Peet died in 2015, the finished book is seamless...a sweepingly epic physical and emotional journey." (Kirkus Reviews) "The gut-wrenching story of a boy searching for warmth in a cold and often hostile world. [...] Beck is a fantastic character - clever, resourceful, and with an indomitable instinct for survival. You want to follow him right up to his hard-won happy ending." (The Guardian) Members Reviews: The book takes you to some dark places, and yet at times also gives you an uplift. Liverpool 1907, Anne Beck had just been sacked from her job. On her way home Anne passed a black man stood outside the local pub, as the landlord had refused to serve him. His white shipmates had bought him a drink and a bite to eat, this is what lured her towards him. She took him home with her where they had one night of passion, and then he was gone. The result of that night of passion was born nine months later, Beck. When he was eleven years old, his mother caught the flu and subsequently died, meaning that Beck was sent to a Catholic orphanage. Over the coming years Beck was treated harrowingly. Starting off in Canada, where him and a few of his orphanage friends were sent to stay with priests until the time would come for them to find new homes. Filled with anger and mistrust, did Beck ever get out of the cycle of hardship and cruelty, to become a man who was capable of love, and a happy ending? Firstly, I need to give potential readers a warning. This book has been marked as a Young Adult book, but with graphic scenes of violence, plus emotional, and sexual abuse, I would say this book is not suitable for those under 16. Yes, it is a story true to life and these things happen, but it does leave images in your head, that even I at 39 years old I could not shift for a few days. The book does have you thinking about life and the hardships that black people endured, having been deemed second class citizens and looked down on by society. Beck himself though is a mixed bag, his story is filled with emotion, but at times the writing was a little lacking, meaning that I didnât always connect with him. The book takes you to some dark places, and yet at times also gives you an uplift. It is thought-provoking, and tough to read in parts, but if you get the chance, I feel that this is going to be one of those books that in the future will become a modern day classic. Iâm just sorry that Mal Peet didnât live long enough to see the end result of his book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Morning-Is-a-Long-Time-Coming-Audiobook/B00B7K76W2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Morning Is a Long Time Coming Subtitle: Summer of My German Soldier, Book 2 Author: Bette Greene Narrator: Dale Dickey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: This superbly moving sequel reveals what happens when 18-year-old Patty Bergen leaves her Southern Bible-Belt town for Paris. In a tender love affair with a Frenchman, she begins to overcome the abuse that ruined her childhood - and to understand her conflicting feelings of joy and anger. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bette Greene) Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:49:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Morning-Is-a-Long-Time-Coming-Audiobook/B00B7K76W2 thebookvoice.com 08:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Morning Is a Long Time Coming Subtitle: Summer of My German Soldier, Book 2 Author: Bette Greene Narrator: Dale Dickey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: This superbly moving sequel reveals what happens when 18-year-old Patty Bergen leaves her Southern Bible-Belt town for Paris. In a tender love affair with a Frenchman, she begins to overcome the abuse that ruined her childhood - and to understand her conflicting feelings of joy and anger. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Morning Is a Long Time Coming Subtitle: Summer of My German Soldier, Book 2 Author: Bette Greene Narrator: Dale Dickey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: This superbly moving sequel reveals what happens when 18-year-old Patty Bergen leaves her Southern Bible-Belt town for Paris. In a tender love affair with a Frenchman, she begins to overcome the abuse that ruined her childhood - and to understand her conflicting feelings of joy and anger. Members Reviews: A good, but unequal sequel SUMMER OF MY GERMAN soldier is one of my all-time favorite book, so my expectations were high. MORNING IS A LONG TIME COMING takes place 5 years after the end of SUMMER in the early 1950s. Patricia Bergen graduates from high school and plans to use the gift from her grandparents, meant for college, to travel to Europe. We meet a more cynical Patricia, unable to tell Ruth, her former housekeeper and maternal figure, that she loves Ruth. Patricia hasn't kept in contact, in part due to her own beliefs of being unlovable. Patricia also distrusts that her doting grandparents could really love her. Once in Paris, Patricia meets Roger and experiences love for the first time. She wants to visit Anton's mother in Germany, but is unsure how Roget will react. This book lacks the tension in SUMMER and dragged at times when I couldn't figure out if there was a plot. The ending was abrupt and I wish there had been an epilogue. On the plus side, Patricia's character was more nuanced than in SUMMER, she had more insight, at times this was truly heartbreaking. She was less likable than in SUMMER, which was completely understandable based on the trauma she endured. I recommend this sequel only after reading SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER, as a stand alone book I don't think most readers would enjoy. Bette Greene I would recommend this to fans of "Summer of my German soldier", although it left me with some questions. Although I need to re-read it. Four Stars Sequel to Summer of My German Soldier but not as compelling and emotional. Disappointing Since this was the sequel to "Summer of my German Soldier" I was really expecting Patty to start a new life and get answers to her questions. The story seemed to bounce around and at the end of the book I had more questions than when I started. Don't waste your money on this one. Worth the read-no where near as gripping as "Summer of My German Soldier" I guess the second book in a powerful story must be quite a challenge. Very few writers have been able to update and continue the story with the same intensity as their first book. I was disappointed in the story; I must have had unreal expectations for the young girl who grew up in Arkansas and didn't understand the family dynamics well enough to understand and empathize with the main character's choices. Still worth the read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Orphan-Train-Riders-Dannys-New-Life-Historical-Chapter-Book-Audiobook/B01DO6JL7E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orphan Train Riders Danny's New Life Historical Chapter Book Author: Teresa Lilly Narrator: Amy Pastoor Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Lovely Christian Romance Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: If you enjoy this book, listen to Orphan Train Riders Kathleen's Vision. This historical chapter book comes with a unit study at the end. When Danny and his little sister are left alone in New York City, he decides to take his sister and ride the Orphan Train out west, hoping to find a new family and a new life. The unit study is created to use in 10 days, and contains a daily journal question and one other daily activity. The activities are: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Teresa Lilly) Fri, 01 Apr 2016 02:52:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Orphan-Train-Riders-Dannys-New-Life-Historical-Chapter-Book-Audiobook/B01DO6JL7E thebookvoice.com 01:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orphan Train Riders Danny's New Life Historical Chapter Book Author: Teresa Lilly Narrator: Amy Pastoor Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Lovely Christian Romance Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: If you enjoy this book, listen to Orphan Train Riders Kathleen's Vision. This historical chapter book comes with a unit study at the end. When Danny and his little sister are left alone in New York City, he decides to take his sister and ride the Orphan Train out west, hoping to find a new family and a new life. The unit study is created to use in 10 days, and contains a daily journal question and one other daily activity. The activities are: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orphan Train Riders Danny's New Life Historical Chapter Book Author: Teresa Lilly Narrator: Amy Pastoor Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Lovely Christian Romance Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: If you enjoy this book, listen to Orphan Train Riders Kathleen's Vision. This historical chapter book comes with a unit study at the end. When Danny and his little sister are left alone in New York City, he decides to take his sister and ride the Orphan Train out west, hoping to find a new family and a new life. The unit study is created to use in 10 days, and contains a daily journal question and one other daily activity. The activities are: Members Reviews: Sad day in our history The story is fictionally correct, but the circumstances are true. It is heartbreaking that these poor little innocent children were paraded like window dressing across the nation to be chosen by people who maybe wanted to adopt them into their families. Too many were abused and used as slave labor in some circumstances that were worse than if they had been left on the streets where they were convinced to get on the trains with promises of being adopted by loving parents. Though the book was essentially sad, I couldn't quit reading in hopes there were more loving adopters than abusive users. Desperately needs editing I started reading this as a bedtime story to my kids, since they've loved other orphan train stories. The story is interesting, but there are errors in grammar and punctuation throughout, as well as many places that would make a high school English teacher mutter about showing rather than telling and using more descriptive language. I edited on the fly for a few days, and then ended up abandoning the book. The kids have not complained. A great idea, but poor execution. Wonderful and pleasing story! This story was so heart-warming. It really opened your eyes to seeing how hard LIFE could be back then for orphaned children in a big city. But the happy ending makes it a satisfying read. disappointed. I believe the book would have been a good read but there was only a very short version. I did not request a sample version to the book, therefore, if the few pages I read was the full one, I am surprised. it was as though I had received the very abridged version. great summer read great book very clean no bad language so refreshing to read a really good book without all the trash talk great author https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Connecticut-Yankee-in-King-Arthurs-Court-Audiobook/B002V02LPY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-02 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Transported back in time to the regal days of chivalry, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued Connecticut Yankee introduces the legendary King Arthur and his court to some "magic" even the wizard Merlin never dreamed of: the destructive power of gunpowder, and the ability to eclipse the sun itself! (P)1988 by Recorded Books, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Hank Morgan is a normal guy from Hartford, Connecticut. One day in 1889, Hank wakes up in early medieval England, in the domain of King Arthur. Discovered by a knight, he is brought to Arthurs court, ridiculed, and promptly sentenced to burn at the stake. Does Hank have any opportunity here? Of course he does, because his author is that opportunistic master, Mark Twain. As performed with perfect Twainian irony by Norman Dietz, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court shows how a normal American man at the end of the 19th century can be the smartest man in the world if only he carries his knowledge to a bygone time. Filled with satire, dark philosophy, and antic comedy, this is Twain at his best. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Thu, 03 Oct 2002 22:17:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Connecticut-Yankee-in-King-Arthurs-Court-Audiobook/B002V02LPY thebookvoice.com 12:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-02 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Transported back in time to the regal days of chivalry, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued Connecticut Yankee introduces the legendary King Arthur and his court to some "magic" even the wizard Merlin never dreamed of: the destructive power of gunpowder, and the ability to eclipse the sun itself! (P)1988 by Recorded Books, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Hank Morgan is a normal guy from Hartford, Connecticut. One day in 1889, Hank wakes up in early medieval England, in the domain of King Arthur. Discovered by a knight, he is brought to Arthurs court, ridiculed, and promptly sentenced to burn at the stake. Does Hank have any opportunity here? Of course he does, because his author is that opportunistic master, Mark Twain. As performed with perfect Twainian irony by Norman Dietz, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court shows how a normal American man at the end of the 19th century can be the smartest man in the world if only he carries his knowledge to a bygone time. Filled with satire, dark philosophy, and antic comedy, this is Twain at his best. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-02 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Transported back in time to the regal days of chivalry, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued Connecticut Yankee introduces the legendary King Arthur and his court to some "magic" even the wizard Merlin never dreamed of: the destructive power of gunpowder, and the ability to eclipse the sun itself! (P)1988 by Recorded Books, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Hank Morgan is a normal guy from Hartford, Connecticut. One day in 1889, Hank wakes up in early medieval England, in the domain of King Arthur. Discovered by a knight, he is brought to Arthurs court, ridiculed, and promptly sentenced to burn at the stake. Does Hank have any opportunity here? Of course he does, because his author is that opportunistic master, Mark Twain. As performed with perfect Twainian irony by Norman Dietz, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court shows how a normal American man at the end of the 19th century can be the smartest man in the world if only he carries his knowledge to a bygone time. Filled with satire, dark philosophy, and antic comedy, this is Twain at his best. Members Reviews: Funny, Smart, and Timely I wish I could convey the delight I felt listening to this presentation of Twain's astute critique of society -- past and present. While written over 100 years ago, its insights and wisdom are as timely, perhaps even more so, than they were then. The reading of this book is also a joy -- the reader is sharp, witty, and brings the first-person of this narrative not only to life, but to a engaging seat next you. By the time I was hour into it, he was my friend, charmingly relating his unbelievable tale to me. Do yourself a favor -- listen to this book. This ain't the movie. If all you know of this book is the silly Danny Kaye movie, you have denied yourself a true treat. His humor and wit are as sharp here as anything he ever wrote. You will both laugh and be astounded. Listen, it's a gem. Dietz is a pleasure! I've enjoyed Norman Dietz's version of Connecticut Yankee and Life on the Mississippi, and it's hard to imagine that anyone could read these works better. He may read slower, but I never noticed it. Unless you are intent on blitzing through these texts as fast as you can, Dietz's readings are a real treat. It really is possible to imagine yourself sitting on a steamboat listening to Clemens himself. Good, but the pace could be faster Norman Dietz usually does a good job with Mark Twain, and he does so here; but the pace could be faster. (Compared with one of the other unabridged recordings available here, it's a full hour longer.) I hadn't remembered that the story is chock full of the Yankee's thoughts about politics and economy, and at times this gets tedious. But stay with the story through the scenes involving slavery: the context is totally different, but Twain's anger still burns white hot. And the conclusion, for all the satire that comes before it, is shockingly brutal. Hilarious Truth about the Middle Ages God created Mark Twain to puncture the pomposity of the human race. This audiobook gives us a whole new perspective on the "gallantry" of the Middle Ages. With typical tongue in cheek, Twain guides us through the mythology of King Arthur and his Round Table. This audiobook would be worth the price if you only got the passages where Merlin is discredited by having his tower is blown up using modern day explosives. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Counterfeit-Christmas-Summons-Audiobook/B00U6OZE06 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Counterfeit Christmas Summons Subtitle: Regency Seasons Novellas, Book 1 Author: Ava Stone Narrator: Gill Hoodless Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-04-15 Publisher: Ava Stone Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Lady Emma Whitton has decided it's time to take her future in her own hands. She has been in love with Viscount Heathfield since she was in leading strings. Unfortunately, it's been almost that long since she's laid eyes on her brother's old friend and vice versa. Tired of waiting for him to remember her, Emma pens a holiday invitation (in her brother's hand) to Heathfield and waits as patiently as she is able for her one true love to arrive. Heath isn't quite certain what to make of the very strange summons he received, but his curiosity is most definitely piqued. He heads north to Danby Castle, only to find that his very orderly life is about to be turned upside down. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ava Stone) Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:52:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Counterfeit-Christmas-Summons-Audiobook/B00U6OZE06 thebookvoice.com 00:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Counterfeit Christmas Summons Subtitle: Regency Seasons Novellas, Book 1 Author: Ava Stone Narrator: Gill Hoodless Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-04-15 Publisher: Ava Stone Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Lady Emma Whitton has decided it's time to take her future in her own hands. She has been in love with Viscount Heathfield since she was in leading strings. Unfortunately, it's been almost that long since she's laid eyes on her brother's old friend and vice versa. Tired of waiting for him to remember her, Emma pens a holiday invitation (in her brother's hand) to Heathfield and waits as patiently as she is able for her one true love to arrive. Heath isn't quite certain what to make of the very strange summons he received, but his curiosity is most definitely piqued. He heads north to Danby Castle, only to find that his very orderly life is about to be turned upside down. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Counterfeit Christmas Summons Subtitle: Regency Seasons Novellas, Book 1 Author: Ava Stone Narrator: Gill Hoodless Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-04-15 Publisher: Ava Stone Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Lady Emma Whitton has decided it's time to take her future in her own hands. She has been in love with Viscount Heathfield since she was in leading strings. Unfortunately, it's been almost that long since she's laid eyes on her brother's old friend and vice versa. Tired of waiting for him to remember her, Emma pens a holiday invitation (in her brother's hand) to Heathfield and waits as patiently as she is able for her one true love to arrive. Heath isn't quite certain what to make of the very strange summons he received, but his curiosity is most definitely piqued. He heads north to Danby Castle, only to find that his very orderly life is about to be turned upside down. Members Reviews: Loved these characters A Counterfeit Christmas Summons was a great little Christmas break. Remembering young love and our impatience, this story rang true. The importance of good communication and telling a good fabrication is paramount to understanding your would-be suitor. I love happy endings and heroines who believe in making things happen! Ava Stone is becoming another favorite writer. A Counterfeit Christmas Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. It is a very quick, short, fun read. The story is entertaining. There is romance, and humor in the story. Also a little mystery. Even though the story of Emma's twin sister was not told in this book, I read between the lines and felt like something was going on with her. Who was your favorite character and why? Emma was my favorite just because she was young and foolish and did things without thinking them through and then had to deal with the consequences of her actions! There was a lot of humor in her character. What does Gill Hoodless bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I always remember the story a lot better and longer if I hear it instead of just read it. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Since it was a short read I was able to read it through in one sitting. Any additional comments? My first book by Ave Stone and I enjoyed it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Willow-Audiobook/B00I4ZXYT2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Willow Author: Tonya Cherie Hegamin Narrator: Janina Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It is 1848. On one side of the Mason-Dixon Line lives 15-year-old Willow, her masters favorite servant. Shes been taught to read and has learned to write. She is permitted to spend much of her time riding her horse to the riverbank, where she writes letters to her dead mother. On the other side of the line is 17-year-old Cato, a black man, free born. Its his personal mission to sneak as many fugitive slaves to freedom as he can. He does it both because he abhors slavery and to prove to his father that he is a man. When Willows and Catos lives intersect, they will discover the true meanings of bondage and freedom, of family and love. Tonya Cherie Hegamins moving coming-of-age story is a poignant meditation on the many ways a person can be enslaved and the force of will necessary to be truly emancipated. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tonya Cherie Hegamin) Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:22:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Willow-Audiobook/B00I4ZXYT2 thebookvoice.com 08:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Willow Author: Tonya Cherie Hegamin Narrator: Janina Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It is 1848. On one side of the Mason-Dixon Line lives 15-year-old Willow, her masters favorite servant. Shes been taught to read and has learned to write. She is permitted to spend much of her time riding her horse to the riverbank, where she writes letters to her dead mother. On the other side of the line is 17-year-old Cato, a black man, free born. Its his personal mission to sneak as many fugitive slaves to freedom as he can. He does it both because he abhors slavery and to prove to his father that he is a man. When Willows and Catos lives intersect, they will discover the true meanings of bondage and freedom, of family and love. Tonya Cherie Hegamins moving coming-of-age story is a poignant meditation on the many ways a person can be enslaved and the force of will necessary to be truly emancipated. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Willow Author: Tonya Cherie Hegamin Narrator: Janina Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It is 1848. On one side of the Mason-Dixon Line lives 15-year-old Willow, her masters favorite servant. Shes been taught to read and has learned to write. She is permitted to spend much of her time riding her horse to the riverbank, where she writes letters to her dead mother. On the other side of the line is 17-year-old Cato, a black man, free born. Its his personal mission to sneak as many fugitive slaves to freedom as he can. He does it both because he abhors slavery and to prove to his father that he is a man. When Willows and Catos lives intersect, they will discover the true meanings of bondage and freedom, of family and love. Tonya Cherie Hegamins moving coming-of-age story is a poignant meditation on the many ways a person can be enslaved and the force of will necessary to be truly emancipated. Members Reviews: To free or not to free Hegamin tells her story from many points of view. Her characters are so sympathetic and so complex that I had to relinquish all my preconceptions about the history of slavery. Itâs a great story that brought up, for me, the different ways of enslavement and the choices we all make to free others as well as ourselves (or not). Five Stars Beautifully written! Five Stars Just beautiful. Willow This well-researched historical novel about a 15 year-old slave girl in Maryland is a compelling read. The characters are engaging, and the author develops her characters well through their responses to the dilemmas and dangers they face. I found myself wanting to read ahead to find out how the characters would fare. I especially liked Willow and enjoyed reading about her adventures and about how she started thinking beyond what she was supposed to think. There was also an air of mystery and romance that enhanced the plot. Historical fiction or historical fantasy? This book caught my attention. I love Victorian era novels so I wanted to try it. I couldn't make it through this book. I had to stop around page 30. Willow has far too many freedoms and rights for a slave. Perhaps if I read further I might find out that she is the plantation owner's daughter(I'm making that up) and that's why she can get away with so much. She can read whenever she wants and is miffed when one afternoon she can't enjoy her favorite pastime. Since when do slaves have their afternoons off? She is able to ride her horse(slaves have horses???) Willow states she has freedoms when the plantation owner isn't around. I assume then the entire plantation is running a muck with slaves bolting for Pennsylvania since what's to stop any of them from enjoying their afternoons? Oh, and Willow's father is apparently left in charge of the plantation. A slave left in charge of the plantation? Wait. What? Can we please write a historically accurate book about slavery? Maybe this book depicts slavery better as it goes on, but how am I suppose to invest time into a story about slavery when the main character acts more like a plantation owner's daughter than a slave. If Willow hadn't been able to read or write and go off ridding at the drop of the hat then I might be more invested in the character. The plantation owner was also too angelic. I get it. The author wanted to have Willow struggle with her decision. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Losing-Logan-Audiobook/B00LTZAMLM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Losing Logan Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Tara Millette Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-14 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Normally, finding a hot guy in her bedroom wouldn't irritate Zoe so badly, but finding her childhood friend Logan there is a big problem. Mostly because he's dead. As the only person he can make contact with, he convinces Zoe to help him put together the pieces surrounding his mysterious death so he can move on. Thrust into his world of ultra-popular rich kids, Zoe is out of her element and caught in the crosshairs of Logan's suspicious ex-girlfriend and the friends he left behind - each of whom had a reason to want him dead. The deeper they dig to find the truth, the closer Zoe gets to a killer who would do anything to protect his secrets. And that's just the start of her problems, because Zoe is falling for a dead guy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry D. Ficklin) Wed, 16 Jul 2014 01:43:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Losing-Logan-Audiobook/B00LTZAMLM thebookvoice.com 06:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Losing Logan Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Tara Millette Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-14 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Normally, finding a hot guy in her bedroom wouldn't irritate Zoe so badly, but finding her childhood friend Logan there is a big problem. Mostly because he's dead. As the only person he can make contact with, he convinces Zoe to help him put together the pieces surrounding his mysterious death so he can move on. Thrust into his world of ultra-popular rich kids, Zoe is out of her element and caught in the crosshairs of Logan's suspicious ex-girlfriend and the friends he left behind - each of whom had a reason to want him dead. The deeper they dig to find the truth, the closer Zoe gets to a killer who would do anything to protect his secrets. And that's just the start of her problems, because Zoe is falling for a dead guy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Losing Logan Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Tara Millette Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-14 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Normally, finding a hot guy in her bedroom wouldn't irritate Zoe so badly, but finding her childhood friend Logan there is a big problem. Mostly because he's dead. As the only person he can make contact with, he convinces Zoe to help him put together the pieces surrounding his mysterious death so he can move on. Thrust into his world of ultra-popular rich kids, Zoe is out of her element and caught in the crosshairs of Logan's suspicious ex-girlfriend and the friends he left behind - each of whom had a reason to want him dead. The deeper they dig to find the truth, the closer Zoe gets to a killer who would do anything to protect his secrets. And that's just the start of her problems, because Zoe is falling for a dead guy. Members Reviews: A very unique ghost story Any additional comments? I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story it had me laughing and crying with lots of great one liners I have to agree with most of the reviews i read you think you know what going to happen, you think you have it all figured it out. Oh no your totally wrong and in the end that a great thing. It a great story and very entertaining. Zoe is totally rocking! What made the experience of listening to Losing Logan the most enjoyable? I loved Zoe''s character. She is sarcastic, funny, brave and strong. I loved the simultaneous love stories. It was different than a love triangle, it was a love that will last a lifetime and one that will last into the afterlife. It's written in a way that you aren't having to choose sides, which is refreshing. What was one of the most memorable moments of Losing Logan? I wish I could have a bunch of memes for all of Zoe's sarcastic come backs. They had me laughing and wanting to write them down for future reference. I would say the most memorable moment to me was when... Crap I can't say it without a spoiler. Let's just say it's at the end when the pieces come together and Zoe realizes her part in all of this and she has a reunion and farewell in one afternoon... Hopefully that's vague enough to not spoil anything. It was emotional turmoil at it's best. Which character as performed by Tara Millette was your favorite? Most definitely Zoe. I like that the narrator really kept the sarcasm dry and did not over play it. This to me made it seem more genuine. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Definitely, but I made myself spread it out so it gave me something to look forward to during my daily commute. Any additional comments? Loved this story so much! Brilliant Storytelling and Lovely Performance I had read Losing Logan in print, but I loved it so much I just had to add it to my Audible collection. I was not disappointed. Sherry Ficklin's storytelling ability blows me away. She tells a beautiful, compelling love story with irreverent humor and amazing wit. Add to that the twists and turns of the mystery and the ultimate ending that was impossible to see coming. Each time I thought I knew what would happen next I got a jaw dropping surprise. The end is both unexpected and done with such graceful beauty. While you will likely ugly-cry, you will feel good about it when it's done. The performance was brilliant. Like I said, I had read the story before, so I wasn't sure if I would get bored listening or if the performance would live up to the "Zoe" I had in my head. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Secrets-of-the-Realm-Audiobook/B00ES5BDX6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets of the Realm Author: Bev Stout Narrator: Anne Day-Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Beverley M. Stout Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Blamed for her uncle's death, fifteen-year-old Annie is on the run. Knowing the perils she will face on the streets of eighteenth century London, she disguises herself as a boy. Her life on the streets is cut short when she becomes Captain Hawke's cabin boy. Not only must Annie work alongside the Realm's motley crew of outcasts and gentlemen, she must also keep her superstitious shipmates from discovering she is a girl. Annie vows she will never leave the Realm, where dreams are chased, shattered lives can mend, and secrets are stowed like keepsakes in an old desk drawer. But when her past catches up with her, can she return to the Realm? More importantly, will she have a choice? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bev Stout) Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:56:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Secrets-of-the-Realm-Audiobook/B00ES5BDX6 thebookvoice.com 06:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets of the Realm Author: Bev Stout Narrator: Anne Day-Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Beverley M. Stout Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Blamed for her uncle's death, fifteen-year-old Annie is on the run. Knowing the perils she will face on the streets of eighteenth century London, she disguises herself as a boy. Her life on the streets is cut short when she becomes Captain Hawke's cabin boy. Not only must Annie work alongside the Realm's motley crew of outcasts and gentlemen, she must also keep her superstitious shipmates from discovering she is a girl. Annie vows she will never leave the Realm, where dreams are chased, shattered lives can mend, and secrets are stowed like keepsakes in an old desk drawer. But when her past catches up with her, can she return to the Realm? More importantly, will she have a choice? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets of the Realm Author: Bev Stout Narrator: Anne Day-Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Beverley M. Stout Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Blamed for her uncle's death, fifteen-year-old Annie is on the run. Knowing the perils she will face on the streets of eighteenth century London, she disguises herself as a boy. Her life on the streets is cut short when she becomes Captain Hawke's cabin boy. Not only must Annie work alongside the Realm's motley crew of outcasts and gentlemen, she must also keep her superstitious shipmates from discovering she is a girl. Annie vows she will never leave the Realm, where dreams are chased, shattered lives can mend, and secrets are stowed like keepsakes in an old desk drawer. But when her past catches up with her, can she return to the Realm? More importantly, will she have a choice? Members Reviews: Stunning narration! Where does Secrets of the Realm rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Narration wise, it stands near the top! Who was your favorite character and why? It's hard to say. I loved Annie, the main character, but several secondary characters stole my heart as well. Barrett and Captain Hawke are two of them. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed several times! Annie really got up to some real antics! There was a point that definitely brought tears to my eyes as well though. Any additional comments? Very fun book and a brilliant narration! Highly recommend this one on audio. Sweet story Reminded me of a Shirley Temple story. Young girl on a ship full of men trying to prove herself. Narrator was great . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Linger-Audiobook/B00QJFAJJC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Linger Author: M.E. Kerr Narrator: Matthew Alan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In this novel by the award-winning author of Gentlehands and Slap Your Sides, a teenager starts to look at life differently when his older brother is sent to the Persian Gulf. To 16-year-old Gary Peel, Linger is home. His father is manager of the Pennsylvania restaurant; his mom takes care of the books; and Garys older brother, Bobby, works there as a waiter. That is, until he decides to join the army. The only one from their hometown to enlist, Bobby becomes an instant hero. At Linger, Gary takes Bobby's place waiting tables - and finds himself drawn into the correspondence between his brother and Lynn Dunlinger, the beautiful, preppy daughter of the restaurant's owner. The tone of Bobby's letters starts to change when he's suddenly shipped overseas. Gary - the brother left behind - tries to adjust to his new life and prepares for the first Christmas without Bobby. Set during the Gulf War crisis and featuring a diverse cast of characters, Linger interweaves Gary's first-person narrative with Bobby's letters and journal entries from Saudi Arabia in a multifaceted look at bigotry, power, and the valor under fire that can drive ordinary people to commit extraordinary acts. biacuaduc@gmail.com (M.E. Kerr) Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:27:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Linger-Audiobook/B00QJFAJJC thebookvoice.com 03:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Linger Author: M.E. Kerr Narrator: Matthew Alan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In this novel by the award-winning author of Gentlehands and Slap Your Sides, a teenager starts to look at life differently when his older brother is sent to the Persian Gulf. To 16-year-old Gary Peel, Linger is home. His father is manager of the Pennsylvania restaurant; his mom takes care of the books; and Garys older brother, Bobby, works there as a waiter. That is, until he decides to join the army. The only one from their hometown to enlist, Bobby becomes an instant hero. At Linger, Gary takes Bobby's place waiting tables - and finds himself drawn into the correspondence between his brother and Lynn Dunlinger, the beautiful, preppy daughter of the restaurant's owner. The tone of Bobby's letters starts to change when he's suddenly shipped overseas. Gary - the brother left behind - tries to adjust to his new life and prepares for the first Christmas without Bobby. Set during the Gulf War crisis and featuring a diverse cast of characters, Linger interweaves Gary's first-person narrative with Bobby's letters and journal entries from Saudi Arabia in a multifaceted look at bigotry, power, and the valor under fire that can drive ordinary people to commit extraordinary acts. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Linger Author: M.E. Kerr Narrator: Matthew Alan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In this novel by the award-winning author of Gentlehands and Slap Your Sides, a teenager starts to look at life differently when his older brother is sent to the Persian Gulf. To 16-year-old Gary Peel, Linger is home. His father is manager of the Pennsylvania restaurant; his mom takes care of the books; and Garys older brother, Bobby, works there as a waiter. That is, until he decides to join the army. The only one from their hometown to enlist, Bobby becomes an instant hero. At Linger, Gary takes Bobby's place waiting tables - and finds himself drawn into the correspondence between his brother and Lynn Dunlinger, the beautiful, preppy daughter of the restaurant's owner. The tone of Bobby's letters starts to change when he's suddenly shipped overseas. Gary - the brother left behind - tries to adjust to his new life and prepares for the first Christmas without Bobby. Set during the Gulf War crisis and featuring a diverse cast of characters, Linger interweaves Gary's first-person narrative with Bobby's letters and journal entries from Saudi Arabia in a multifaceted look at bigotry, power, and the valor under fire that can drive ordinary people to commit extraordinary acts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Astonishing-Life-of-Octavian-Nothing-Audiobook/B002VA3IHO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing Subtitle: Volume 2: The Kingdom on the Waves Author: M. T. Anderson Narrator: Peter Francis James Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1775, fleeing from a death sentence, Octavian and his tutor, Dr. Trefusis, escape through rising tides and pouring rain to find shelter in British-occupied Boston. Sundered from all he knows, Octavian hopes to find safe harbor. But in the midst of war, no place is safe. The city of Boston itself is under siege. What follows is a tale of skirmish and flame, flight and fury, and battle on sea and land. Seeking both the truth of his past and some hope for his future, Octavian encounters generous thieves, pious carpenters, delicate lords, noble cowherds, bedazzled scientists, and murderous rebels - as this astonishing narrative escalates to its startling climax. biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. T. Anderson) Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:44:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/The-Astonishing-Life-of-Octavian-Nothing-Audiobook/B002VA3IHO thebookvoice.com 13:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing Subtitle: Volume 2: The Kingdom on the Waves Author: M. T. Anderson Narrator: Peter Francis James Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1775, fleeing from a death sentence, Octavian and his tutor, Dr. Trefusis, escape through rising tides and pouring rain to find shelter in British-occupied Boston. Sundered from all he knows, Octavian hopes to find safe harbor. But in the midst of war, no place is safe. The city of Boston itself is under siege. What follows is a tale of skirmish and flame, flight and fury, and battle on sea and land. Seeking both the truth of his past and some hope for his future, Octavian encounters generous thieves, pious carpenters, delicate lords, noble cowherds, bedazzled scientists, and murderous rebels - as this astonishing narrative escalates to its startling climax. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing Subtitle: Volume 2: The Kingdom on the Waves Author: M. T. Anderson Narrator: Peter Francis James Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1775, fleeing from a death sentence, Octavian and his tutor, Dr. Trefusis, escape through rising tides and pouring rain to find shelter in British-occupied Boston. Sundered from all he knows, Octavian hopes to find safe harbor. But in the midst of war, no place is safe. The city of Boston itself is under siege. What follows is a tale of skirmish and flame, flight and fury, and battle on sea and land. Seeking both the truth of his past and some hope for his future, Octavian encounters generous thieves, pious carpenters, delicate lords, noble cowherds, bedazzled scientists, and murderous rebels - as this astonishing narrative escalates to its startling climax. Members Reviews: wonderful series, what YA fiction should be A fine sequel to the excellent first part of the trilogy. In this book, the teenage Octavian flees into the rebel-besieged Boston, hoping to find safety and champions of liberty for slaves among the British forces. As before, Anderson writes eloquently and with delicious detail, drawing us into 18th century America and its stew of intellectuals, gentry, commoners, soldiers, slaves, and runaway slaves, framed from the fish-out-of-water perspective of a highly educated black boy from a uniquely sheltered background. Through Octavian, we experience a fascinating, little-known substory of the Revolutionary War, and feel his jubilation at the hope of an end to slavery, even while he's fighting for America's "redcoat" enemy. Of course, the reader already knows from history that this hope can only be dashed for him, yet the bittersweet tale of how it unfolds is a riveting one. As in Book One, Anderson slyly pokes fun at his characters, but isn't afraid to raise adult topics (including some tactful but honest references to sex of various kinds), framing challenging questions in terms of contemporary philosophy, religion, or science. What is freedom and what makes anyone entitled to it? What governs man's nature? What makes us like or different from one another? Is suffering caused by evil, or the mechanics of simple human indifference? These intellectual queries, blended expertly with the more visceral scenes in the book, give it a powerful resonance and re-readability. Though labeled as young adult fiction, this series shouldn't be overlooked by grown-up readers. Can't wait for the next one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/All-That-Glitters-Audiobook/B06Y46SF96 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All That Glitters Subtitle: The Canary Club, Book 2 Author: Sherry D Ficklin Narrator: Meghan Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: A dame with brains, moxie, and killer curves, June West isn't your average flapper. She's managed to endear herself to the son of one of the most powerful gangsters in New York, earning herself a spot in the limelight that she's always longed for. With the infamous playboy at her side, June has become accustomed to living the high life. Lavish parties, expensive clothes, sparkling jewels, nothing is beyond her reach and her dreams of making something of herself beneath the shimmering marquee lights is finally coming true. But when her carefully woven web of lies finally catches up with her, threatening the life she's worked so hard to build, she must make an impossible choice: come clean about her past and risk losing everything, or find a way to bury her demons - once and for all. In a city glittering with possibilities, June would do anything to keep her golden dream from turning to ashes. Even if it means turning her back on the only family she's ever known. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry D Ficklin) Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:53:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/All-That-Glitters-Audiobook/B06Y46SF96 thebookvoice.com 01:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All That Glitters Subtitle: The Canary Club, Book 2 Author: Sherry D Ficklin Narrator: Meghan Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: A dame with brains, moxie, and killer curves, June West isn't your average flapper. She's managed to endear herself to the son of one of the most powerful gangsters in New York, earning herself a spot in the limelight that she's always longed for. With the infamous playboy at her side, June has become accustomed to living the high life. Lavish parties, expensive clothes, sparkling jewels, nothing is beyond her reach and her dreams of making something of herself beneath the shimmering marquee lights is finally coming true. But when her carefully woven web of lies finally catches up with her, threatening the life she's worked so hard to build, she must make an impossible choice: come clean about her past and risk losing everything, or find a way to bury her demons - once and for all. In a city glittering with possibilities, June would do anything to keep her golden dream from turning to ashes. Even if it means turning her back on the only family she's ever known. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All That Glitters Subtitle: The Canary Club, Book 2 Author: Sherry D Ficklin Narrator: Meghan Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: A dame with brains, moxie, and killer curves, June West isn't your average flapper. She's managed to endear herself to the son of one of the most powerful gangsters in New York, earning herself a spot in the limelight that she's always longed for. With the infamous playboy at her side, June has become accustomed to living the high life. Lavish parties, expensive clothes, sparkling jewels, nothing is beyond her reach and her dreams of making something of herself beneath the shimmering marquee lights is finally coming true. But when her carefully woven web of lies finally catches up with her, threatening the life she's worked so hard to build, she must make an impossible choice: come clean about her past and risk losing everything, or find a way to bury her demons - once and for all. In a city glittering with possibilities, June would do anything to keep her golden dream from turning to ashes. Even if it means turning her back on the only family she's ever known. Members Reviews: Prequel to Canary Club Any additional comments? All That Glitters by Sherry Ficklin was an enjoyable listen right after I had 3 surgeries on my elbow to repair nerve damage, among other things. I just wanted to relax and forget about my pain and this short story prequel to the upcoming Canary Club series didn't disappoint. All that Glitters features June West who we were introduced to in The Gilded Cage, which is previous prequel to the Canary Club that was released several months ago. June is an extremely smart flapper dancer who just wants to improve her way of life for herself and her mother. She does so by reinventing herself, not only by changing her name but her "origin" story as well. Just when she thinks she's reached the top of the social ladder with all the fame and spotlight that comes with it (she's currently dating the son of the most powerful gangster in New York and he's talking about making their arrangement more permanent), the truth is revealed about her past before she has a chance to come clean about her past with her soon to be fiancé. The rest of the story is June feeling a bit like Scarlet O'Hara at the end of Gone With Wind, with promises that tomorrow will be another day with a chance to prove her worthiness to the mob boss and his son. Meghan Kelly was as great as ever narrating this short story. What I love about Meghan is her easy laid back narrations that let a listener get immersed in the story. I never get the feeling that I'm being read to, but rather I'm there listening to an actual conversation between two people. In summary, I'm extremely anxious for the Canary Club to be released. I'm ready for the wait to be over so I can see what happens to Daisy (from Gilded Cage) and June! I liked this one even better than the 1st. one. What did you love best about All That Glitters? June and her secret What was one of the most memorable moments of All That Glitters? When June tells Maisey her secret. Which character as performed by Meghan Kelly was your favorite? June Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me sad and angry that the secret June carried had to be a secret and that it was considered something bad. Any additional comments? I think I liked book 2 in this series even better than book 1. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Hideous-Love-Audiobook/B00EOXO6QS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hideous Love Subtitle: The Story of the Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein Author: Stephanie Hemphill Narrator: Michelle Ford Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: An all-consuming love affair. A family torn apart by scandal. A young author on the brink of greatness. Hideous Love is the fascinating story of gothic novelist Mary Shelley, who as a teen girl fled her restrictive home only to find herself in the shadow of a brilliant but moody boyfriend, famed poet Percy Shelley. It is the story of the mastermind behind one of the most iconic figures in all of literature: a monster constructed out of dead bodies and brought to life by the tragic Dr. Frankenstein. Mary wrote Frankenstein at the age of 19, but inspiration for the monster came from her life - the atmospheric European settings she visited, the dramas swirling around her, and the stimulating philosophical discussions with the greatest minds of the period, like her close friend Lord Byron. This luminous verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill reveals how Mary Shelley became one of the most celebrated authors in history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephanie Hemphill) Tue, 01 Oct 2013 02:57:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Hideous-Love-Audiobook/B00EOXO6QS thebookvoice.com 02:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hideous Love Subtitle: The Story of the Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein Author: Stephanie Hemphill Narrator: Michelle Ford Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: An all-consuming love affair. A family torn apart by scandal. A young author on the brink of greatness. Hideous Love is the fascinating story of gothic novelist Mary Shelley, who as a teen girl fled her restrictive home only to find herself in the shadow of a brilliant but moody boyfriend, famed poet Percy Shelley. It is the story of the mastermind behind one of the most iconic figures in all of literature: a monster constructed out of dead bodies and brought to life by the tragic Dr. Frankenstein. Mary wrote Frankenstein at the age of 19, but inspiration for the monster came from her life - the atmospheric European settings she visited, the dramas swirling around her, and the stimulating philosophical discussions with the greatest minds of the period, like her close friend Lord Byron. This luminous verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill reveals how Mary Shelley became one of the most celebrated authors in history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hideous Love Subtitle: The Story of the Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein Author: Stephanie Hemphill Narrator: Michelle Ford Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: An all-consuming love affair. A family torn apart by scandal. A young author on the brink of greatness. Hideous Love is the fascinating story of gothic novelist Mary Shelley, who as a teen girl fled her restrictive home only to find herself in the shadow of a brilliant but moody boyfriend, famed poet Percy Shelley. It is the story of the mastermind behind one of the most iconic figures in all of literature: a monster constructed out of dead bodies and brought to life by the tragic Dr. Frankenstein. Mary wrote Frankenstein at the age of 19, but inspiration for the monster came from her life - the atmospheric European settings she visited, the dramas swirling around her, and the stimulating philosophical discussions with the greatest minds of the period, like her close friend Lord Byron. This luminous verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill reveals how Mary Shelley became one of the most celebrated authors in history. Members Reviews: I enjoyed this book in the audible version I enjoyed this book in the audible version. It is an interesting look at the real life of the woman who wrote Frankenstein. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Education/Pedro-de-Valdivia-El-inicio-de-Chile-Pedro-de-Valdivia-The-Founding-of-Chile-Audiobook/B004OSZ3WY Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: Pedro de Valdivia: El inicio de Chile [Pedro de Valdivia: The Founding of Chile] Autor: Audiopodcast Narrador: Audiopodcast Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 10 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: Audiolibros Patagonia Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Los dos grandes imperios precolombinos del Nuevo Mundo, el azteca en México y el Inca en Perú, han caídos en manos hispanas, América ha dejado de ser una tierra de promesas. España ya es dueña y señora de enormes extensiones de tierra, de millones de súbditos indígenas y de inmensas remesas de oro y plata que regularmente llegan a sus costas desde el otro lado del océano. El sueño de Colón se ha cumplido espléndidamente. Hombres extraordinarios siguieron durante este siglo revelando lejanas culturas, descubriendo, océanos y continentes, conquistando reinos e imperios. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Audiopodcast) Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:44:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Education/Pedro-de-Valdivia-El-inicio-de-Chile-Pedro-de-Valdivia-The-Founding-of-Chile-Audiobook/B004OSZ3WY thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: Pedro de Valdivia: El inicio de Chile [Pedro de Valdivia: The Founding of Chile] Autor: Audiopodcast Narrador: Audiopodcast Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 10 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: Audiolibros Patagonia Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Los dos grandes imperios precolombinos del Nuevo Mundo, el azteca en México y el Inca en Perú, han caídos en manos hispanas, América ha dejado de ser una tierra de promesas. España ya es dueña y señora de enormes extensiones de tierra, de millones de súbditos indígenas y de inmensas remesas de oro y plata que regularmente llegan a sus costas desde el otro lado del océano. El sueño de Colón se ha cumplido espléndidamente. Hombres extraordinarios siguieron durante este siglo revelando lejanas culturas, descubriendo, océanos y continentes, conquistando reinos e imperios. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: Pedro de Valdivia: El inicio de Chile [Pedro de Valdivia: The Founding of Chile] Autor: Audiopodcast Narrador: Audiopodcast Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 10 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: Audiolibros Patagonia Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Los dos grandes imperios precolombinos del Nuevo Mundo, el azteca en México y el Inca en Perú, han caídos en manos hispanas, América ha dejado de ser una tierra de promesas. España ya es dueña y señora de enormes extensiones de tierra, de millones de súbditos indígenas y de inmensas remesas de oro y plata que regularmente llegan a sus costas desde el otro lado del océano. El sueño de Colón se ha cumplido espléndidamente. Hombres extraordinarios siguieron durante este siglo revelando lejanas culturas, descubriendo, océanos y continentes, conquistando reinos e imperios. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/In-Too-Deep-Audiobook/B06XC3F4S8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Too Deep Subtitle: The #Hackers Series, Book 2 Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Andrea Emmes Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-17 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One talented hacker. One dead body. One explosive secret. When one reckless night leads Farris Barnett to the dead body of a classmate, she's as willing as everyone else to write it off as a suicide. That is, until cryptic messages start coming in from someone who knows the truth, and they want Farris on the case. Putting her hacker skills to work, she begins to unravel the life of a victim who might just have been the guiltiest of them all. Her personal life in turmoil, Farris turns to the only person she can trust to help her get to the bottom of things - a friend on the verge of becoming much more. Together, they confront a killer with a secret not even she could have decoded. The biggest bombs, the ones that do the most damage, are the ones you never see coming. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry D. Ficklin) Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:02:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/In-Too-Deep-Audiobook/B06XC3F4S8 thebookvoice.com 04:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Too Deep Subtitle: The #Hackers Series, Book 2 Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Andrea Emmes Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-17 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One talented hacker. One dead body. One explosive secret. When one reckless night leads Farris Barnett to the dead body of a classmate, she's as willing as everyone else to write it off as a suicide. That is, until cryptic messages start coming in from someone who knows the truth, and they want Farris on the case. Putting her hacker skills to work, she begins to unravel the life of a victim who might just have been the guiltiest of them all. Her personal life in turmoil, Farris turns to the only person she can trust to help her get to the bottom of things - a friend on the verge of becoming much more. Together, they confront a killer with a secret not even she could have decoded. The biggest bombs, the ones that do the most damage, are the ones you never see coming. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Too Deep Subtitle: The #Hackers Series, Book 2 Author: Sherry D. Ficklin Narrator: Andrea Emmes Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-17 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One talented hacker. One dead body. One explosive secret. When one reckless night leads Farris Barnett to the dead body of a classmate, she's as willing as everyone else to write it off as a suicide. That is, until cryptic messages start coming in from someone who knows the truth, and they want Farris on the case. Putting her hacker skills to work, she begins to unravel the life of a victim who might just have been the guiltiest of them all. Her personal life in turmoil, Farris turns to the only person she can trust to help her get to the bottom of things - a friend on the verge of becoming much more. Together, they confront a killer with a secret not even she could have decoded. The biggest bombs, the ones that do the most damage, are the ones you never see coming. Members Reviews: In too deep Which scene was your favorite? I liked and enjoyed this book. As always I love Farris her being witty and sassy makes this book more enjoyable. And the mystery I was not able to guess who could be behind all the problems which was great. Pretty good follow-up to the amazing first book. I enjoyed this follow up. In my personal opinion, I don't think there was enough emphasis on the crime that was taken place throughout the novel; however, I really enjoyed following Farris' love life and friendship with Kayla. Sometimes in YA crime stories like this, we forget about the fact that these kids go to school and actually have teenage lives--the good thing about this book was that we saw this--we saw Farris going to high school parties, trying to fit in, and experiencing real life teenager things. I just wish we focused more on the crime itself--I feel as if the crime was just thrown in there and not really give too much thought. The hacker-ish things weren't really hacker-ish. She just listed off some things she knew about phone tracking, as well as some computery stuff. I was disappointed with several changes the author made between the first book and this sequel--not sure why some characters left the series, not sure why the dad wasn't as involved in the book as much as he was in the first book, not sure why things had to end the way they did with this book--it just doesn't make sense to me and I feel as thought the story was very linear and not adequately thought out. Overall, I still enjoyed the book and I really do love this series!! Can't wait till the third book--Digital Horizons! Good story, excellent narration! What about Andrea Emmess performance did you like? Andrea Emmes did a great job with the narration. Her voice is perfect for the image of Farris I got in my head. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? This book did not take long to finish and I easily finished it in one sitting. Any additional comments? I really liked the story and can't wait to listen to more books in the series! Thrilling YA murder mystery! Any additional comments? I love smart young adult novels that involve more than mere hormones and yearnings. That is exactly what I got with the Audible version of In Too Deep by Sherry Ficklin. This story centers around Farris who is a teenaged computer whiz and an emancipated minor (her father is in the military and currently assigned out of the country). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Just-Henry-Audiobook/B002VAEQ52 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Henry Author: Michelle Magorian Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When Henry develops an old camera film he uncovers a mystery, and events spiral until his life resembles the drama of the big screen. Like a bomb waiting to explode, Henry's discovery will shatter his world. A powerful, gripping, and truly epic story that won the Costa Children's Book Award 2008. Critic Reviews: "The author has a wonderful gift for hanging a richly woven tapestry around an essentially simple frame." (Times Education Supplement, London) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michelle Magorian) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:03:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Just-Henry-Audiobook/B002VAEQ52 thebookvoice.com 13:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Henry Author: Michelle Magorian Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When Henry develops an old camera film he uncovers a mystery, and events spiral until his life resembles the drama of the big screen. Like a bomb waiting to explode, Henry's discovery will shatter his world. A powerful, gripping, and truly epic story that won the Costa Children's Book Award 2008. Critic Reviews: "The author has a wonderful gift for hanging a richly woven tapestry around an essentially simple frame." (Times Education Supplement, London) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Henry Author: Michelle Magorian Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When Henry develops an old camera film he uncovers a mystery, and events spiral until his life resembles the drama of the big screen. Like a bomb waiting to explode, Henry's discovery will shatter his world. A powerful, gripping, and truly epic story that won the Costa Children's Book Award 2008. Critic Reviews: "The author has a wonderful gift for hanging a richly woven tapestry around an essentially simple frame." (Times Education Supplement, London) Members Reviews: A compelling reading of an absorbing book This audiobook made me look forward to return to it each night. I love an engrossing story filled with nuanced, complicated characters. The narrator is terrific. The voice he uses for the villainous grandmother made me want to punch her in the face. Well done! Just Henry, Just Right. I wasn't sure whether to buy this 'book'. I've read Goodnight Mister Tom, and was impressed, but the reviews for Just Henry criticised the book for being 200 pages too long. I also didn't really like the idea of dealing with war-time horrors (don't worry, there aren't any horror-genre related incidents etc), and of course, an audio book of this length would require some dedication. Well. I loved it. I couldn't unplug the earphones. There are so many things about this book which are amazing. The main one for me is the fact that the book finished when it was ready to and not suddenly, leaving you wondering what happened next. The additional 200 pages were a rare luxury allowing the reader to feel able to say goodbye to the characters that had so imprinted themselves in mind and memory. Having been on a journey of growth, discovery, re-discovery, learning and on-the-side investigating with a group of admirable teenagers, you can't just be expected to ditch the characters because the page count has stacked up a bit. Issues that this book deals with: dyslexia, prejudice, history of entertainment; altruism, coping with stress, gender issues and many more. After listening to the book I felt compelled to check with family members of a 'certain age', whether attitudes expressed in the book really existed - and they did. It set off a whole talking point. They are now interested in listening, for nostalgia, so that they can relive all of the old movies that they saw each Saturday (movies are a neat anchor to the past in this book). Whilst this may sound odd (considering the issues this book covers), its actually a feel good book. A "diamond in the dung heap" of real life. My first encounter with this story has been the audio version. It was beautifully read. The narrator is so good with vocal characterisations, speed and nuance that the sound enhanced the story line. Just loved it! I came across this when browsing Audible and am so glad I bought it. It has much to offer both young and older readers and I thoroughly enjoyed it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Education/Hernan-Cortes-La-conquista-del-imperio-azteca-Hernan-Cortes-The-Conquest-of-the-Aztec-Empire-Audiobook/B004OSW0VG Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: Hernán Cortés: La conquista del imperio azteca [Hernán Cortés: The Conquest of the Aztec Empire] Autor: Audiopodcast Narrador: Audiopodcast Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: Audiolibros Patagonia Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 9 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Ha pasado un cuarto de siglo desde el desembarco de Colón en suelo americano en 1492, el Nuevo Mundo sigue siendo un misterio para los españoles y aún no hay rastros de las riquezas que se suponía que encontrarían. Pero esto está a punto de cambiar. El capitán Hernán Cortés ha escuchado rumores de la existencia de un imperio un poco más al sur, la provincia de Yucatán, y, lo más interesante, que hay oro. Esta es la gran epopeya de la conquista de México por el intrépido Hernán Cortés, un ambicioso aventurero que, desde muy joven, ha decidido buscar fortuna en América. Tenía por aquel entonces 33 años, era un hombre atrevido y ambicioso, con un innato don de mando y un ingenio extraordinario, para muchos un sanguinario para otros un gran conquistador. Esta es la impresionante historia de la conquista de México, de su cultura y riquezas más allá de lo inimaginable. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Audiopodcast) Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:17:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Education/Hernan-Cortes-La-conquista-del-imperio-azteca-Hernan-Cortes-The-Conquest-of-the-Aztec-Empire-Audiobook/B004OSW0VG thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: Hernán Cortés: La conquista del imperio azteca [Hernán Cortés: The Conquest of the Aztec Empire] Autor: Audiopodcast Narrador: Audiopodcast Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: Audiolibros Patagonia Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 9 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Ha pasado un cuarto de siglo desde el desembarco de Colón en suelo americano en 1492, el Nuevo Mundo sigue siendo un misterio para los españoles y aún no hay rastros de las riquezas que se suponía que encontrarían. Pero esto está a punto de cambiar. El capitán Hernán Cortés ha escuchado rumores de la existencia de un imperio un poco más al sur, la provincia de Yucatán, y, lo más interesante, que hay oro. Esta es la gran epopeya de la conquista de México por el intrépido Hernán Cortés, un ambicioso aventurero que, desde muy joven, ha decidido buscar fortuna en América. Tenía por aquel entonces 33 años, era un hombre atrevido y ambicioso, con un innato don de mando y un ingenio extraordinario, para muchos un sanguinario para otros un gran conquistador. Esta es la impresionante historia de la conquista de México, de su cultura y riquezas más allá de lo inimaginable. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: Hernán Cortés: La conquista del imperio azteca [Hernán Cortés: The Conquest of the Aztec Empire] Autor: Audiopodcast Narrador: Audiopodcast Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: Audiolibros Patagonia Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 9 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Ha pasado un cuarto de siglo desde el desembarco de Colón en suelo americano en 1492, el Nuevo Mundo sigue siendo un misterio para los españoles y aún no hay rastros de las riquezas que se suponía que encontrarían. Pero esto está a punto de cambiar. El capitán Hernán Cortés ha escuchado rumores de la existencia de un imperio un poco más al sur, la provincia de Yucatán, y, lo más interesante, que hay oro. Esta es la gran epopeya de la conquista de México por el intrépido Hernán Cortés, un ambicioso aventurero que, desde muy joven, ha decidido buscar fortuna en América. Tenía por aquel entonces 33 años, era un hombre atrevido y ambicioso, con un innato don de mando y un ingenio extraordinario, para muchos un sanguinario para otros un gran conquistador. Esta es la impresionante historia de la conquista de México, de su cultura y riquezas más allá de lo inimaginable. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Una historia con legendarios personajes aventureros como Hernan Cortes y sus hombres espanoles hambrientos de poder . An incredible odyssey of Hernan Cortes and his men , discovering a fascinating new civilization so rich in Gold and so different from tHem that they were astonish to see ! Bien Redactado What did you love best about Hernán Cortés: La conquista del imperio azteca [Hernán Cortés: The Conquest of the Aztec Empire]? El Audiolibro aunque muy bien redactado, está muy condensado. Y hubiera querido la historia completa. Eso dicho me pareció bien en lo demás. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Si https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Tudor-Rose-Audiobook/B009W6V2CS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tudor Rose Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Julia Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Rosie hates her life; shes always getting into trouble, and she desperately tries to hide the fact that she cant read properly. But everything changes when she is given a mysterious old watch and wakes up at Elizabeth I's court with the Spanish Armada approaching. When Rosie uncovers a spy she knows she must act and warn the Queen. Can she make it to the port before its too late? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Perry) Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:21:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Tudor-Rose-Audiobook/B009W6V2CS thebookvoice.com 01:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tudor Rose Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Julia Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Rosie hates her life; shes always getting into trouble, and she desperately tries to hide the fact that she cant read properly. But everything changes when she is given a mysterious old watch and wakes up at Elizabeth I's court with the Spanish Armada approaching. When Rosie uncovers a spy she knows she must act and warn the Queen. Can she make it to the port before its too late? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tudor Rose Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Julia Barrie Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Rosie hates her life; shes always getting into trouble, and she desperately tries to hide the fact that she cant read properly. But everything changes when she is given a mysterious old watch and wakes up at Elizabeth I's court with the Spanish Armada approaching. When Rosie uncovers a spy she knows she must act and warn the Queen. Can she make it to the port before its too late? Members Reviews: Didn't care for this one I'm an Anne Perry fan, and since Audible was offering this for $3, I thought, "heck, why not?" I listened to about half of it and gave up. Basically a history lesson, IMO. Didn't care for the narration, either. I recommend listening to a sample before buying. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Education/Cristobal-Colon-El-nuevo-mundo-Christopher-Columbus-The-New-World-Audiobook/B004OSRVHO Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: Cristobal Colón: El nuevo mundo [Christopher Columbus: The New World] Autor: Audiopodcast Narrador: Audiopodcast Formato: Unabridged Duración: 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: Audiolibros Patagonia Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Descubridor de América La segunda mitad del siglo XV marcó el final del Medioevo y el comienzo de la edad moderna. Los hechos que se produjeron entonces eran tan sorprendentes que en apenas un par de generaciones lograron cambiar por completo la faz del mundo. La de Colón fue la primera de ellas, la más emblemática y, tal vez, la de más hondas consecuencias. Posiblemente Colón no fue el primer explorador europeo de América, lo que si puede afirmarse es que descubrió un nuevo continente para la civilización europea, al ser el primero en trazar una ruta de ida y vuelta aprovechando las corrientes marinas del Atlántico, ruta que hoy todavía se utiliza. Conozca a través de esta narración la increíble historia de un hombre que gracias a su tenacidad y esfuerzo, logró uno de los acontecimientos más importantes de la historia. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Audiopodcast) Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:03:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Education/Cristobal-Colon-El-nuevo-mundo-Christopher-Columbus-The-New-World-Audiobook/B004OSRVHO thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: Cristobal Colón: El nuevo mundo [Christopher Columbus: The New World] Autor: Audiopodcast Narrador: Audiopodcast Formato: Unabridged Duración: 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: Audiolibros Patagonia Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Descubridor de América La segunda mitad del siglo XV marcó el final del Medioevo y el comienzo de la edad moderna. Los hechos que se produjeron entonces eran tan sorprendentes que en apenas un par de generaciones lograron cambiar por completo la faz del mundo. La de Colón fue la primera de ellas, la más emblemática y, tal vez, la de más hondas consecuencias. Posiblemente Colón no fue el primer explorador europeo de América, lo que si puede afirmarse es que descubrió un nuevo continente para la civilización europea, al ser el primero en trazar una ruta de ida y vuelta aprovechando las corrientes marinas del Atlántico, ruta que hoy todavía se utiliza. Conozca a través de esta narración la increíble historia de un hombre que gracias a su tenacidad y esfuerzo, logró uno de los acontecimientos más importantes de la historia. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Título: Cristobal Colón: El nuevo mundo [Christopher Columbus: The New World] Autor: Audiopodcast Narrador: Audiopodcast Formato: Unabridged Duración: 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: Audiolibros Patagonia Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Resumen del editor: Descubridor de América La segunda mitad del siglo XV marcó el final del Medioevo y el comienzo de la edad moderna. Los hechos que se produjeron entonces eran tan sorprendentes que en apenas un par de generaciones lograron cambiar por completo la faz del mundo. La de Colón fue la primera de ellas, la más emblemática y, tal vez, la de más hondas consecuencias. Posiblemente Colón no fue el primer explorador europeo de América, lo que si puede afirmarse es que descubrió un nuevo continente para la civilización europea, al ser el primero en trazar una ruta de ida y vuelta aprovechando las corrientes marinas del Atlántico, ruta que hoy todavía se utiliza. Conozca a través de esta narración la increíble historia de un hombre que gracias a su tenacidad y esfuerzo, logró uno de los acontecimientos más importantes de la historia. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Wild-Lily-Audiobook/B06VT8QT5L Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Lily Author: K. M. Peyton Narrator: Lauren Irwin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Hattie Big Sky, Sabrina, and Downton Abbey collide in this gorgeously written story of one unforgettable girl's coming of age, for all ages to treasure. It's the 1920s - cars and planes are new. Lily Gabriel is scruffy and confident and takes no nonsense from anyone. Antony is rich, spoiled, and arrogant, and Lily is completely and utterly - no nonsense! - in love with him. So join Lily as she falls: falls in love, falls out of the sky, falls through time. And effortlessly, inescapably, falls into her future. Life is never what you expect or what you predict. But if you're lucky, you hold on to exactly what you need - a young and wild heart. Wild Lily is a striking, timeless coming-of-age story that reminds us that the untamed life is always worth living. biacuaduc@gmail.com (K. M. Peyton) Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:04:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Wild-Lily-Audiobook/B06VT8QT5L thebookvoice.com 08:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Lily Author: K. M. Peyton Narrator: Lauren Irwin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Hattie Big Sky, Sabrina, and Downton Abbey collide in this gorgeously written story of one unforgettable girl's coming of age, for all ages to treasure. It's the 1920s - cars and planes are new. Lily Gabriel is scruffy and confident and takes no nonsense from anyone. Antony is rich, spoiled, and arrogant, and Lily is completely and utterly - no nonsense! - in love with him. So join Lily as she falls: falls in love, falls out of the sky, falls through time. And effortlessly, inescapably, falls into her future. Life is never what you expect or what you predict. But if you're lucky, you hold on to exactly what you need - a young and wild heart. Wild Lily is a striking, timeless coming-of-age story that reminds us that the untamed life is always worth living. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Lily Author: K. M. Peyton Narrator: Lauren Irwin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Hattie Big Sky, Sabrina, and Downton Abbey collide in this gorgeously written story of one unforgettable girl's coming of age, for all ages to treasure. It's the 1920s - cars and planes are new. Lily Gabriel is scruffy and confident and takes no nonsense from anyone. Antony is rich, spoiled, and arrogant, and Lily is completely and utterly - no nonsense! - in love with him. So join Lily as she falls: falls in love, falls out of the sky, falls through time. And effortlessly, inescapably, falls into her future. Life is never what you expect or what you predict. But if you're lucky, you hold on to exactly what you need - a young and wild heart. Wild Lily is a striking, timeless coming-of-age story that reminds us that the untamed life is always worth living. Members Reviews: Poor little rich boy, rich little poor girl I remember K.M.Peyton's books from my childhood and early teens and was so pleased to see that she is still writing. I loved the era and setting of 'Wild Lily' - I am a big fan of Brooklands - and the evocation of a carefree summer in the 1920s, although an air of melancholy hangs over the whole book. The beautiful dreamlike descriptions of the party in the grotto and the parachute jump put me in mind of Le Grand Meaulnes, capturing moments of pure young love that can never be experienced again. However, there were some parts of the story that I found improbable and it did become rather repetitive in places (Lily forever flinging herself at Antony!) Overall, though, this is a great saga-like story for young teens with a gloriously nostalgic feel. Tantalizing Tale of Adventure & Admiration It is not typical, particularly in 1921, for a soon-to-be-seventeen-year-old to causally request an airplane for his birthday. Antonyâs English home, however, is eccentric at its tamest. His father grants permission. The mostly absent, mysterious man who makes mountains of money, is an indulgent single parent. His only sibling is constantly chaperoned by her nurse-maids, so Antony has learned to enthusiastically embrace his freedom and entertain himself. Care-free, full of fun and wholly inclusive, Antony does have a certain appeal. On the other hand, his fierce focus on only a couple of arbitrary, short-term goals coupled with his disdain and dismissal of any actual problem, makes it difficult to qualify his redeeming qualities. Lily is genuinely good. Wearing responsibility like a second skin, she is raising her baby brother and working on her fatherâs gardening crew. She bears her burdens intuitively, refusing to allow them to tame her ferocious appetite for life and furious joy for adventure. At the tender age of thirteen, Lily has a laundry list of admirable traits. Inexplicably, Lily is unquestionably in love with Antony. Although this curious commitment could carry the story (itâs so beautifully written, I bet Ms. Peytonâs grocery lists are poetic), Wild Lily is not a romance. Ample action and adventure balance brilliantly with tragedy, compassion and caring. Mayhem, and maybe murder, make for a fast-pace and simple twists invoke suspense. I found this to be an enjoyable and engrossing book. When it ended, I was pleased and mostly satisfied. Writing this review, however, made something click. My perspective broadened and suddenly I understood Lily better. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Bird-with-the-Heart-of-a-Mountain-Audiobook/B00I2U37YG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bird with the Heart of a Mountain Author: Barbara Mariconda Narrator: Roxanne Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: I throw back my tumble of black hair, roll one bare shoulder forward, then the other. The stack of bangles on each wrist shimmies and slides as my hands rise like birds in flight. Set during the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War, sixteen-year-old Drina yearns to dance Flamenco. When she dances, she forgets who she is. She forgets what seems to be her legacy: I am nothing. I belong nowhere. Why does her mother forbid her to dance, the very thing that makes her feel alive? She wonders about the secrets her mother holds, about the rumored life she had before Drina was borna story that somehow still holds them both prisoner. From the wandering Gypsy campagne to the vineyard estate of a paternal grandmother she has never known and the dance halls of Seville where Flamenco reigns, Drina fights to discover who she is and where she belongs. Not quite Gypsy, not quite Spanish, she must carve out an identity all her own and discover what it means to be a bird with the heart of a mountain Full of mystery, loss and longing, this powerful novel brilliantly captures a young girls yearning and her adventurous journey to discover her true home. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barbara Mariconda) Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:10:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Bird-with-the-Heart-of-a-Mountain-Audiobook/B00I2U37YG thebookvoice.com 09:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bird with the Heart of a Mountain Author: Barbara Mariconda Narrator: Roxanne Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: I throw back my tumble of black hair, roll one bare shoulder forward, then the other. The stack of bangles on each wrist shimmies and slides as my hands rise like birds in flight. Set during the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War, sixteen-year-old Drina yearns to dance Flamenco. When she dances, she forgets who she is. She forgets what seems to be her legacy: I am nothing. I belong nowhere. Why does her mother forbid her to dance, the very thing that makes her feel alive? She wonders about the secrets her mother holds, about the rumored life she had before Drina was borna story that somehow still holds them both prisoner. From the wandering Gypsy campagne to the vineyard estate of a paternal grandmother she has never known and the dance halls of Seville where Flamenco reigns, Drina fights to discover who she is and where she belongs. Not quite Gypsy, not quite Spanish, she must carve out an identity all her own and discover what it means to be a bird with the heart of a mountain Full of mystery, loss and longing, this powerful novel brilliantly captures a young girls yearning and her adventurous journey to discover her true home. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bird with the Heart of a Mountain Author: Barbara Mariconda Narrator: Roxanne Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: I throw back my tumble of black hair, roll one bare shoulder forward, then the other. The stack of bangles on each wrist shimmies and slides as my hands rise like birds in flight. Set during the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War, sixteen-year-old Drina yearns to dance Flamenco. When she dances, she forgets who she is. She forgets what seems to be her legacy: I am nothing. I belong nowhere. Why does her mother forbid her to dance, the very thing that makes her feel alive? She wonders about the secrets her mother holds, about the rumored life she had before Drina was borna story that somehow still holds them both prisoner. From the wandering Gypsy campagne to the vineyard estate of a paternal grandmother she has never known and the dance halls of Seville where Flamenco reigns, Drina fights to discover who she is and where she belongs. Not quite Gypsy, not quite Spanish, she must carve out an identity all her own and discover what it means to be a bird with the heart of a mountain Full of mystery, loss and longing, this powerful novel brilliantly captures a young girls yearning and her adventurous journey to discover her true home. Members Reviews: Fascinating cultural experience! Barbara Maraconda's writing style is captivating, and the storyline is unique and beautiful. This book takes the reader on Drina's journey & envelops us in a mysterious culture in time gone by. Thoroughly enjoyable. A young dancer struggles to find her place in the world A quick, engaging read about Drina, a young girl during the Spanish Civil War who longs to dance. The daughter of a gypsy mother and a Spanish father she has never met, her life is disrupted when her mother dies following childbirth that resulted from her being raped by a Nationalist soldier. Circumstances bring her to her father, who is a successful flamenco dancer. Through the intervention of her grandmother, Drina gains acceptance into his family, and mentoring for her dancing. But she doesn't feel that she is truly a part of this world, and must decide which part of her will determine her future. This is a beautiful, endearing book with such a vivid portrayal of ... This is a beautiful, endearing book with such a vivid portrayal of its subject that it will transport and inspire you! Since I knew little about the Spanish Civil War, ... Since I knew little about the Spanish Civil War, this was interesting from a historical viewpoint as well as an entertaining story. recommend book recommend this great historical fiction work. The author has a captivating writing style, endearing refractors, this is a great read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Almost-Autumn-Audiobook/B01N4B3SGU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Almost Autumn Author: Marianne Kaurin Narrator: Taylor Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: An international award-winning novel of World War II, the Holocaust, and first love, set in the snowy streets of Oslo. It's October 1942 in Oslo, Norway. Fifteen-year-old Ilse Stern is waiting to meet boy-next-door Hermann Rod for their first date. She was beginning to think he'd never ask her; she's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember. But Hermann won't be able to make it tonight. What Ilse doesn't know is that Hermann is secretly working in the Resistance, helping Norwegian Jews flee the country to escape the Nazis. The work is exhausting and unpredictable, full of late nights and code words and lies to Hermann's parents, to his boss, to Ilse. And as life under German occupation becomes even more difficult, particularly for Jewish families like the Sterns, the choices made become more important by the hour: to speak up or to look away? To stay or to flee? To act now or wait one more day? In this internationally acclaimed debut, Marianne Kaurin re-creates the atmosphere of secrecy and uncertainty in World War II Norway in a moving story of sorrow, chance, and first love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marianne Kaurin) Tue, 03 Jan 2017 05:06:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Almost-Autumn-Audiobook/B01N4B3SGU thebookvoice.com 07:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Almost Autumn Author: Marianne Kaurin Narrator: Taylor Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: An international award-winning novel of World War II, the Holocaust, and first love, set in the snowy streets of Oslo. It's October 1942 in Oslo, Norway. Fifteen-year-old Ilse Stern is waiting to meet boy-next-door Hermann Rod for their first date. She was beginning to think he'd never ask her; she's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember. But Hermann won't be able to make it tonight. What Ilse doesn't know is that Hermann is secretly working in the Resistance, helping Norwegian Jews flee the country to escape the Nazis. The work is exhausting and unpredictable, full of late nights and code words and lies to Hermann's parents, to his boss, to Ilse. And as life under German occupation becomes even more difficult, particularly for Jewish families like the Sterns, the choices made become more important by the hour: to speak up or to look away? To stay or to flee? To act now or wait one more day? In this internationally acclaimed debut, Marianne Kaurin re-creates the atmosphere of secrecy and uncertainty in World War II Norway in a moving story of sorrow, chance, and first love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Almost Autumn Author: Marianne Kaurin Narrator: Taylor Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: An international award-winning novel of World War II, the Holocaust, and first love, set in the snowy streets of Oslo. It's October 1942 in Oslo, Norway. Fifteen-year-old Ilse Stern is waiting to meet boy-next-door Hermann Rod for their first date. She was beginning to think he'd never ask her; she's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember. But Hermann won't be able to make it tonight. What Ilse doesn't know is that Hermann is secretly working in the Resistance, helping Norwegian Jews flee the country to escape the Nazis. The work is exhausting and unpredictable, full of late nights and code words and lies to Hermann's parents, to his boss, to Ilse. And as life under German occupation becomes even more difficult, particularly for Jewish families like the Sterns, the choices made become more important by the hour: to speak up or to look away? To stay or to flee? To act now or wait one more day? In this internationally acclaimed debut, Marianne Kaurin re-creates the atmosphere of secrecy and uncertainty in World War II Norway in a moving story of sorrow, chance, and first love. Members Reviews: Should be in every library. Our world is so instantaneous, we can't imagine terror and loss of all we value, creeping in like night time fog, but that's what happened to Ilse Stern and her family. Part teen romance, part historical novel, part 'there but for the grace of God, go I.' Itâs an excellently understated story of how a large number of innocent human beings were terrified before being carted off to be executed simply because of their ethnicity. We need books like this to remind those who have forgotten and make aware those who never knew. Highly suggested for any school or public library collection. The author's explanation for why she came to write it is eye-opening and definitely needs to be read in order to get the full benefit of the story. Excellent Historical Fiction Novel The first few chapters of Almost Autumn are like a jigsaw puzzle. There are many threads, and it isn't until the plot takes off that readers can recognize the pattern and piece together the enjoyable puzzle that is Almost Autumn. It was good to see a resistance in a novel about the Holocaust and to see the accurate progression of life from normal to the total lack of control. I enjoyed the array of characters, and I will admit that at times it was difficult to feel too connected to them because of the progression of the narrative. At times we may meet a character but not see him or her again for quite some time. Despite this, I found myself longing for more. I kept turning the pages because I had to know the story and what happened to everyone. I was sucked into the story and didn't want to return to the real world until I had finally turned the last page. I was moved most by the chapters narrated by the father and the cab driver. It's uncommon to see a young adult novel show the emotions of the adults, and I found it very relatable, appealing, and authentic. Without giving away too much, I was also moved by a character's narrative after a difficult journey from Norway to Germany. It was not an easy chapter to read, but history is not always easy to stomach. This book authentically portrays how a variety of people would have reacted (or not reacted as the case often is) to German control. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Gilt-Audiobook/B008239RAG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gilt Author: Katherine Longshore Narrator: Jennifer Ikeda Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When Kitty Tylney's best friend, Catherine Howard, worms her way into King Henry VIII's heart and brings Kitty to court, she's thrust into a world filled with fabulous gowns, sparkling jewels, and elegant parties. No longer stuck in Cat's shadow, Kitty is now caught between two men - the object of her affection and the object of her desire. But court is also full of secrets, lies, and sordid affairs, and as Kitty witnesses Cat's meteoric rise and fall as queen, she must figure out how to keep being a good friend when the price of telling the truth could literally be her head. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Longshore) Tue, 15 May 2012 21:31:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Gilt-Audiobook/B008239RAG thebookvoice.com 08:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gilt Author: Katherine Longshore Narrator: Jennifer Ikeda Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When Kitty Tylney's best friend, Catherine Howard, worms her way into King Henry VIII's heart and brings Kitty to court, she's thrust into a world filled with fabulous gowns, sparkling jewels, and elegant parties. No longer stuck in Cat's shadow, Kitty is now caught between two men - the object of her affection and the object of her desire. But court is also full of secrets, lies, and sordid affairs, and as Kitty witnesses Cat's meteoric rise and fall as queen, she must figure out how to keep being a good friend when the price of telling the truth could literally be her head. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gilt Author: Katherine Longshore Narrator: Jennifer Ikeda Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: When Kitty Tylney's best friend, Catherine Howard, worms her way into King Henry VIII's heart and brings Kitty to court, she's thrust into a world filled with fabulous gowns, sparkling jewels, and elegant parties. No longer stuck in Cat's shadow, Kitty is now caught between two men - the object of her affection and the object of her desire. But court is also full of secrets, lies, and sordid affairs, and as Kitty witnesses Cat's meteoric rise and fall as queen, she must figure out how to keep being a good friend when the price of telling the truth could literally be her head. Members Reviews: Good, but... The author is wonderful. Her wrighting stile is much better than many other books I read. She just had the tuch for her Kitty. However, two things bothered me: 1. The facts which she used in the novel about Kittie's life do not match the facts I know. I won't list these facts here, because I feel it would spoil the book and I am not up to it. 2. Kittie began to grow up... But then she grue up pritty ocwardly. In the end, she refused all help and set out alone. She is optimistic, but a woman- espeshally in the 16th century- could hardly dair to contemplate such a thing. Society wouldn't let her! The narrator is perfect. I really loved listening to her. And carichtors are very well presented (not only Cat.) They simply came to life for me: Cat, Alice, John, Mary, the duchess, Edmond, William, Thomas and sometimes even the king. If ms. Longshore will publish a second novel, I'll be among the first to read it and give an honest review. Interesting Read Would you consider the audio edition of Gilt to be better than the print version? I have not had an opportunity to read the print version. What was one of the most memorable moments of Gilt? The realization that Kitty and Cat made, at different moments in the book, that being a part of the royal court was not the wonderful experience that they invisoned as younger girls was memorable and gave the story depth. Which character as performed by Jennifer Ikeda was your favorite? My favorite character was Jennifer Ikeda's portrayal of Catherine Howard. She struck the right tone between the biting dismissiveness that she sometimes displayed, the innocence at being thrust into court, and the childlike insolence that she had when she didn't get her way. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. Any additional comments? I generally prefer historical fiction. I found this book interesting and enjoyable. It offered interesting layers to one of Henry VII's wives who is normally portrayed as just an adultress. Gilt-y (almost) Pleasure Look at that cover... it intrigued me, I must say. Knowing nothing about this book but the cover I purchased it... Like chosing your present for Christmas based on the packaging I guess...but I digress. Gilt, tells the story of the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, Cat, from the point of view of her friend, Kitty Tylney. The two girls were raised together from the age of six in the household of the Duchess of Norfolk. Cat is beautiful, popular and selfish, and lords over the rest of the girls at the school. Kitty is not that pretty and less outgoing... but considers being taken under Cat's wing/being Cat's best friend an honor. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Young-Goodman-Brown-Audiobook/B002V9Z8XC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Goodman Brown Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Erin Maya Darke Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-08 Publisher: PC Treasures, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One evening, against the wishes of his frightened wife, young Puritan Goodman Brown embarks on a mysterious errand that leads him through the skeletal woods to a Black Mass being held by his fellow townsmen. His life is forever changed by contact with the evil congregation. And his horror is amplified by the attendance of one participant in whom he had placed his greatest trust. ©2006 PC Treasures, Inc.; (P)2006 PC Treasures, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:52:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Young-Goodman-Brown-Audiobook/B002V9Z8XC thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Goodman Brown Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Erin Maya Darke Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-08 Publisher: PC Treasures, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One evening, against the wishes of his frightened wife, young Puritan Goodman Brown embarks on a mysterious errand that leads him through the skeletal woods to a Black Mass being held by his fellow townsmen. His life is forever changed by contact with the evil congregation. And his horror is amplified by the attendance of one participant in whom he had placed his greatest trust. ©2006 PC Treasures, Inc.; (P)2006 PC Treasures, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Goodman Brown Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Erin Maya Darke Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-08 Publisher: PC Treasures, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: One evening, against the wishes of his frightened wife, young Puritan Goodman Brown embarks on a mysterious errand that leads him through the skeletal woods to a Black Mass being held by his fellow townsmen. His life is forever changed by contact with the evil congregation. And his horror is amplified by the attendance of one participant in whom he had placed his greatest trust. ©2006 PC Treasures, Inc.; (P)2006 PC Treasures, Inc. Members Reviews: Hawthorne is brilliant Young Goodman Brown is an allegory about the recognition of evil as the nature of human society. Hawthorne cleverly gives characters names such as "Goodman" and "Faith" to depict irony in the Puritan society. The story is about Browns loss of faith and the discovery of how people are viewed by society vs who they really are. Hawthorne is a brilliant writer who uses colloquial expressions and diction to enhance the setting. It is a tale that exposes the great contradiction of the Puritan way of life. The other short stories are magnificent as well! This book will stick with you a long time. Very good story. Don't try to read through it too fast. You have to follow the story very carefully to catch the gist of it. I grew up in a very small town in a one religion region where everybody knew way too much about everyone else's business. Now, many years later it is interesting to see how much has changed from what we thought about certain people and how they actually turned out. I highly recommend everyone interested in people read this book. 1835 Story for Halloween I found this an interesting short story/quick read. The description said it was for children - but I think put in a historical context, it is appropriate for adults as well. This title came up as one of the "must reads" for Halloween. Apparently it was aimed at Puritan's, but I thought the witches and overall social commentary were good as well. It was written in 1835. The Salem Witch Trials were in 1692 just to put this all in context. A New England Classic. Story is set in in puritan past from an early 19th century and certainly Hawthorne's perspective. A story of faith and the tension between the extremes of belief and perceived reality. Great kindle edition. Easy to read. A good, timeless, point about society. My sister, who is an English teacher, was talking about this short story. I was interested, so I had to read it for myself. (I prefer to read shorter stories because If I have to use a bookmark that means I will never come back to finish it.) I sat and finished it in less than an hour. It brought a very good point about optimism and nihilism to my attention. You can either accept that everyone makes mistakes and stay hopeful and faithful, or you can believe that everyone is terrible and lose all hope and faith. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Going-Over-Audiobook/B00IMI79BK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Going Over Author: Beth Kephart Narrator: Jessica Almasy Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It is February 1983, and Berlin is a divided city with a miles-long barricade separating east from west. But the city isn't the only thing that is divided. Ada lives among the rebels, punkers, and immigrants of Kreuzberg in West Berlin. Stefan lives in East Berlin, in a faceless apartment bunker of Friedrichshain. Bound by love and separated by circumstance, their only chance for a life together lies in a high-risk escape. But will Stefan find the courage to leap? Or will forces beyond his control stand in his way? National Book Award finalist Beth Kephart presents a story of daring and sacrifice, and love that will not wait. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beth Kephart) Tue, 01 Apr 2014 07:10:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Going-Over-Audiobook/B00IMI79BK thebookvoice.com 05:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Going Over Author: Beth Kephart Narrator: Jessica Almasy Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It is February 1983, and Berlin is a divided city with a miles-long barricade separating east from west. But the city isn't the only thing that is divided. Ada lives among the rebels, punkers, and immigrants of Kreuzberg in West Berlin. Stefan lives in East Berlin, in a faceless apartment bunker of Friedrichshain. Bound by love and separated by circumstance, their only chance for a life together lies in a high-risk escape. But will Stefan find the courage to leap? Or will forces beyond his control stand in his way? National Book Award finalist Beth Kephart presents a story of daring and sacrifice, and love that will not wait. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Going Over Author: Beth Kephart Narrator: Jessica Almasy Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: It is February 1983, and Berlin is a divided city with a miles-long barricade separating east from west. But the city isn't the only thing that is divided. Ada lives among the rebels, punkers, and immigrants of Kreuzberg in West Berlin. Stefan lives in East Berlin, in a faceless apartment bunker of Friedrichshain. Bound by love and separated by circumstance, their only chance for a life together lies in a high-risk escape. But will Stefan find the courage to leap? Or will forces beyond his control stand in his way? National Book Award finalist Beth Kephart presents a story of daring and sacrifice, and love that will not wait. Members Reviews: Five Stars Fabulous book received in good condition. A Great Reading Experience - Going Over - Beth Kephart I thought this book was overall an amazing read. Ever since the beginning, it had me hooked and at the edge of my seat as to what would happen next. It was tense, suspenseful, and even romantic all at once. This is now surely one of my favorite books. Great book It was a really good book. Great for all ages Great book! Beth Kephart is an amazing writer. I love everything she writes.!! Historical Fiction with Oomph I love Beth Kephart's books, and this is no exception. Historical fiction in her hands is not a history lesson from a textbook, but a life imagined and breathed into life. Ada is a quirky character, who is passionate. She lives on one side of the wall, and her boyfriend lives on the other in Germany. They struggle to keep their relationship alive even as they are separated, but this is a story about families and a country torn apart by politics. There are so many layers to this story, you'll never be disappointed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Brief-History-of-Montmaray-Audiobook/B00304SRI0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of Montmaray Author: Michelle Cooper Narrator: Emma Bering Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Theres a fine line between gossip and history, when one is talking about kings. Sophie Fitzosborne lives in a crumbling castle in the tiny island kingdom of Montmaray with her eccentric and impoverished royal family. When she receives a journal for her 16th birthday, Sophie decides to chronicle day-to-day life on the island. But this is 1936, and the news that trickles in from the mainland reveals a world on the brink of war. A Brief History of Montmaray is a heart-stopping tale of loyalty, love, and loss, and of fighting to hold on to home when the world is exploding all around you. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michelle Cooper) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:22:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/A-Brief-History-of-Montmaray-Audiobook/B00304SRI0 thebookvoice.com 08:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of Montmaray Author: Michelle Cooper Narrator: Emma Bering Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Theres a fine line between gossip and history, when one is talking about kings. Sophie Fitzosborne lives in a crumbling castle in the tiny island kingdom of Montmaray with her eccentric and impoverished royal family. When she receives a journal for her 16th birthday, Sophie decides to chronicle day-to-day life on the island. But this is 1936, and the news that trickles in from the mainland reveals a world on the brink of war. A Brief History of Montmaray is a heart-stopping tale of loyalty, love, and loss, and of fighting to hold on to home when the world is exploding all around you. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of Montmaray Author: Michelle Cooper Narrator: Emma Bering Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Theres a fine line between gossip and history, when one is talking about kings. Sophie Fitzosborne lives in a crumbling castle in the tiny island kingdom of Montmaray with her eccentric and impoverished royal family. When she receives a journal for her 16th birthday, Sophie decides to chronicle day-to-day life on the island. But this is 1936, and the news that trickles in from the mainland reveals a world on the brink of war. A Brief History of Montmaray is a heart-stopping tale of loyalty, love, and loss, and of fighting to hold on to home when the world is exploding all around you. Members Reviews: Not just for kids! Because I have nine grandchildren, 5 of which fall into the category of teen or young adult, I read many teen and young adult books as a preface to providing them as gifts. A Brief History of Montmaray is at the top of my list for being entertaining, suspenseful, and well-written. The author paints such a vivid picture of this island and its inhabitants -- all through the eyes of a young teenage girl -- that it's hard to believe it's a fictitious place. I had to put a sweater on while reading because I could feel the chill in the dark and dank castle! What a talent Michelle Cooper has to be able to bring the characters so effectively to life just through a first person narrative! I'm not a teen or young adult, but I was totally captivated by the story, and I'm hoping for a sequel. Ms. Cooper didn't have to resort to vampires, werewolves, or the like to write a terrific book -- scary Nazis work just as well. I highly recommend it to teens, tweens, young adults, grandmothers -- anyone looking for a good read. The only problem was it was over too soon! A fascinating blend of fact and fiction, 4.5 stars! On a small island in the Bay of Biscay, between France and Spain, lies the Kingdom of Montmaray, home of Sophia FitzOsborne, her tomboy sister Henry, and older cousin Veronica. They, along with Veronica's mad father the king and Sophia's brother Toby, are the last members of a once-illustrious and colorful royal family dating back to the 11th century. But despite their titles and and wealth of familial history, the FitzOsbornes are nearly bankrupt, clinging to the crumbling family home with the aid of only a handful of loyal subjects. In many respects they are an isolated time capsule, a proud relic of happier and more plentiful times. In the fall of 1936 Sophia receives a journal for her sixteenth birthday and resolves to document her life -- the hopes, dreams, and everyday occurrences that make up her day to day life. She has no ambition of crafting an authoritative family history of the type Veronica works endlessly to compile -- but Sophia's scribblings are poised to become a critical record of a world on the brink of implosion. Montmaray may be small, but world events are destined to intrude on its shores, realigning Sophia's priorities and changing the course of her life forever. With the Spanish Civil War on one side and the heavy march of German Fascism on the other, Sophia is set to become the unlikely chronicler of a world on the cusp of war. Sophia is an utterly beguiling narrator, her chronicle of life in her crumbling family home full of wry humor and razor-sharp, disarmingly honest observations. The first half of her journal has an almost fairy tale-like quality to it -- the closest literary equivalent that comes to mind is E. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/1493-for-Young-People-Audiobook/B01DWT2D96 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1493 for Young People Subtitle: From Columbus's Voyage to Globalization Author: Rebecca Stefoff, Charles Mann Narrator: James Fouhey Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: 1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the 15th century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause the deaths of millions? How did the rubber plant enable industrialization? What is the connection between malaria, slavery, and the outcome of the American Revolution? How did the fabled silver mountain of 16th-century Bolivia fund economic development in the flood-prone plains of rural China and the wars of the Spanish Empire? Here is the story of how sometimes the greatest leaps also posed the greatest threats to human advancement. Mann's language is as plainspoken and clear as it is provocative, his research and erudition vast, his conclusions ones that will stimulate the critical thinking of young people. 1493 for Young People provides tools for wrestling with the most pressing issues of today and will empower young people as they struggle with a changing world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rebecca Stefoff) Fri, 08 Apr 2016 08:09:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/1493-for-Young-People-Audiobook/B01DWT2D96 thebookvoice.com 06:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1493 for Young People Subtitle: From Columbus's Voyage to Globalization Author: Rebecca Stefoff, Charles Mann Narrator: James Fouhey Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: 1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the 15th century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause the deaths of millions? How did the rubber plant enable industrialization? What is the connection between malaria, slavery, and the outcome of the American Revolution? How did the fabled silver mountain of 16th-century Bolivia fund economic development in the flood-prone plains of rural China and the wars of the Spanish Empire? Here is the story of how sometimes the greatest leaps also posed the greatest threats to human advancement. Mann's language is as plainspoken and clear as it is provocative, his research and erudition vast, his conclusions ones that will stimulate the critical thinking of young people. 1493 for Young People provides tools for wrestling with the most pressing issues of today and will empower young people as they struggle with a changing world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1493 for Young People Subtitle: From Columbus's Voyage to Globalization Author: Rebecca Stefoff, Charles Mann Narrator: James Fouhey Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: 1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the 15th century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause the deaths of millions? How did the rubber plant enable industrialization? What is the connection between malaria, slavery, and the outcome of the American Revolution? How did the fabled silver mountain of 16th-century Bolivia fund economic development in the flood-prone plains of rural China and the wars of the Spanish Empire? Here is the story of how sometimes the greatest leaps also posed the greatest threats to human advancement. Mann's language is as plainspoken and clear as it is provocative, his research and erudition vast, his conclusions ones that will stimulate the critical thinking of young people. 1493 for Young People provides tools for wrestling with the most pressing issues of today and will empower young people as they struggle with a changing world. Members Reviews: Mind Blowing "1493 for Young People" takes this popular history of the explosion that happened post-Columbus and makes it a comprehensible tale. The Columbian Exchange was absolutely b-a-n-a-n-a-s, a biological free-for-all that makes today's globalism seem tame by comparison There are so many moments that made me think, "Wow, I didn't know that!" Take the "biological bedlam" that came when the Spanish unwittingly brought scale insects to the Caribbean whose sugary excrement ignited the population of native fire ants which in turn destroyed entire plantations and orchards, or that Europeans already knew the world was round, but Columbus was trying to prove that it was pear shaped! Stefoff simplifies the book, making it fully comprehensible for young people, and narrator James Fouhey is careful and clear. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Riven-Audiobook/B01MECTPXJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riven Subtitle: The Lost Imperials Series, Book 3 Author: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler Jolley Narrator: James Darcy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-12-16 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Two journeys. One inescapable outcome. No time to lose. What should be a routine mission leaves Ethan with a serious problem. He's fractured - a break between mind and body that leaves him at the mercy of his Rifter abilities, which are quickly tearing him apart. He will have to trust the only person who might know how to fix him, a mysterious Rifter named Stewart Stills, who seems to have a special connection with the time stream. Forced to face his dark past and a decision he may never forgive himself for, he will be trained unlike any of the others, to become a true guardian for time. If he accepts, it will mean leaving everyone he loves behind. If he refuses, time itself could unravel. After a glimpse of the dark future awaiting them all, he will have to choose between destiny and desire. Will he rise up and take his place as a defender of the natural order, or will he watch as all of time burns at the hands of the girl he loves? Welcome to the time war. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry Ficklin) Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:31:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Riven-Audiobook/B01MECTPXJ thebookvoice.com 00:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riven Subtitle: The Lost Imperials Series, Book 3 Author: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler Jolley Narrator: James Darcy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-12-16 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Two journeys. One inescapable outcome. No time to lose. What should be a routine mission leaves Ethan with a serious problem. He's fractured - a break between mind and body that leaves him at the mercy of his Rifter abilities, which are quickly tearing him apart. He will have to trust the only person who might know how to fix him, a mysterious Rifter named Stewart Stills, who seems to have a special connection with the time stream. Forced to face his dark past and a decision he may never forgive himself for, he will be trained unlike any of the others, to become a true guardian for time. If he accepts, it will mean leaving everyone he loves behind. If he refuses, time itself could unravel. After a glimpse of the dark future awaiting them all, he will have to choose between destiny and desire. Will he rise up and take his place as a defender of the natural order, or will he watch as all of time burns at the hands of the girl he loves? Welcome to the time war. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riven Subtitle: The Lost Imperials Series, Book 3 Author: Sherry Ficklin, Tyler Jolley Narrator: James Darcy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-12-16 Publisher: Sherry Ficklin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, History & Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: Two journeys. One inescapable outcome. No time to lose. What should be a routine mission leaves Ethan with a serious problem. He's fractured - a break between mind and body that leaves him at the mercy of his Rifter abilities, which are quickly tearing him apart. He will have to trust the only person who might know how to fix him, a mysterious Rifter named Stewart Stills, who seems to have a special connection with the time stream. Forced to face his dark past and a decision he may never forgive himself for, he will be trained unlike any of the others, to become a true guardian for time. If he accepts, it will mean leaving everyone he loves behind. If he refuses, time itself could unravel. After a glimpse of the dark future awaiting them all, he will have to choose between destiny and desire. Will he rise up and take his place as a defender of the natural order, or will he watch as all of time burns at the hands of the girl he loves? Welcome to the time war. Members Reviews: Interesting Time-Travel Story I enjoyed this story. It has an interesting combination of steampunk and time travel. I think you will enjoy it as well. James Darcy does a nice job of bring the various characters to life. Timerifter series with a twist What made the experience of listening to Riven the most enjoyable? Finding out what was going to happen next. What was one of the most memorable moments of Riven? When they are able to turn Ember and get Stein back from Tesla. Which character as performed by James Darcy was your favorite? The Time protector, Stewart Stills. Any additional comments? The ending was anticlimactic, it left way too much hanging, almost like there should be another book coming. Like the author had a deadline to meet and quick had to end it. Another book needs to happen to explain what happens next. The children are remembering, and learning more! What did you like best about this story? Oh how the lives of these children are intertwined. With the time travel, we see how the current selves interact with past lives of others. And it's so easy to keep track of who's when! I like the way the authors tell this story of time travel, making it easy to know who, where, and when we are. We learn more of the Time Stream, and Stills and his connection to it. This is interesting. And the reason we learn it, oh very interesting. I can't tell you the reason because it ties in with the story. You just have to read (or listen) to learn about it too. Then we have a mission when Sisson returns from her travel to the future, things have changed and not for the good. We get to travel to the future with Ethan, Lex, and Sisson. There are some very interesting little, dangerous gadgets they get to use. The reason we travel to the future with Sisson is interesting and I like the way it's described before we go. It makes sense! Would you listen to another book narrated by James Darcy? James Darcy is a new narrator for me. In the beginning I could hear him taking the breath before speaking a stretch, though this became less obvious within the first chapters. Tesla's rendition here is not a twangy sound like in the previous stories, but more scratchy and deep. James uses his voice to make the differences where it sounded like others had used electronics to help with that twangy sound. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Girl-of-the-Cloud-Forest-Audiobook/B00U2V5PZW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Girl of the Cloud Forest Subtitle: A Paranormal Adventure/Romance Author: Dennis Butler Narrator: Matthew Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-15 Publisher: Dennis Butler Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Carlo Diamante wonders if the beautiful and mysterious woman he keeps seeing is stalking him. If she is stalking him, why does she keep disappearing in the crowd when he approaches her? He wonders if she is just an illusion. Perhaps she is a dream woman created by his vivid imagination. Carlo finally confides in his very ill sister, who tells him there is something very special about this woman and that Carlo needs to find her. Meanwhile another mystery is unfolding in the jungles of the Amazon. Carlo doesn't know it yet, but there is a connection between the mystery girl on the subway and the mystery unfolding in the jungle. Carlo has never believed in miracles, but his life is about to change forever. Maybe miracles are real. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dennis Butler) Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:13:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Girl-of-the-Cloud-Forest-Audiobook/B00U2V5PZW thebookvoice.com 03:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Girl of the Cloud Forest Subtitle: A Paranormal Adventure/Romance Author: Dennis Butler Narrator: Matthew Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-15 Publisher: Dennis Butler Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Carlo Diamante wonders if the beautiful and mysterious woman he keeps seeing is stalking him. If she is stalking him, why does she keep disappearing in the crowd when he approaches her? He wonders if she is just an illusion. Perhaps she is a dream woman created by his vivid imagination. Carlo finally confides in his very ill sister, who tells him there is something very special about this woman and that Carlo needs to find her. Meanwhile another mystery is unfolding in the jungles of the Amazon. Carlo doesn't know it yet, but there is a connection between the mystery girl on the subway and the mystery unfolding in the jungle. Carlo has never believed in miracles, but his life is about to change forever. Maybe miracles are real. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Girl of the Cloud Forest Subtitle: A Paranormal Adventure/Romance Author: Dennis Butler Narrator: Matthew Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-15 Publisher: Dennis Butler Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Carlo Diamante wonders if the beautiful and mysterious woman he keeps seeing is stalking him. If she is stalking him, why does she keep disappearing in the crowd when he approaches her? He wonders if she is just an illusion. Perhaps she is a dream woman created by his vivid imagination. Carlo finally confides in his very ill sister, who tells him there is something very special about this woman and that Carlo needs to find her. Meanwhile another mystery is unfolding in the jungles of the Amazon. Carlo doesn't know it yet, but there is a connection between the mystery girl on the subway and the mystery unfolding in the jungle. Carlo has never believed in miracles, but his life is about to change forever. Maybe miracles are real. Members Reviews: Lovely Story! Made my heart happy! Where does Girl of the Cloud Forest rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This a short and sweet listen, and its quite enjoyable! What other book might you compare Girl of the Cloud Forest to and why? This is a unique story, so I cant compare it....its a very interesting romance... What about Matthew Whitfields performance did you like? He has a great voice..but he fell a little flat for me at times...but I would definitely listen to him again...he comes off very genuine..and I like that.. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I did...its a short one so it was easy to do so....plus it really sucked me in after a few chapters..I was totally intrigued! Any additional comments? I was given a free copy of this and Glisten of the Ngirozi by the author for an honest review....I have listened to both...and although I like Glisten best, this book is a great love story with an interesting twist...Carlo is a good man, and is basically set on a path to help others by Emiline who is a beautiful spirit girl....It made my heart happy, and it will yours too! Well worth a listen...and it is one I will think about for quite some time! Girl of Cloud Forest Any additional comments? This was a really good short story!It was well written.The main character ,Carlo,travel far and wide to find his girlfriend,where he also finds his destiny. Matthew Whitfield was the narrator and he did a fine job. "I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com." A terrific story well worth a listen Any additional comments? GIRL OF THE CLOUD FOREST Author: Dennis Butler Type of Book: Audiobook - Unabridged Narrator: Matthew Whitfield Length: 3 hours, 21 minutes Genre: Paranormal Adventure Romance Release Date: March 2, 2015 Publisher: Dennis Butler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars * I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. Carlos is young and single. He spends at least one night a week having family dinner at his parent's house. He also has a sister who he loves very much. All that paints a picture of a happy family, however despite their closeness there is a dark cloud that hangs over the family. Carlos' sister, Josephine is dying from terminal cancer. They know there is nothing that can be done to save her life, but they are thankful for every moment they have with her. When Carlos meets a beautiful young woman from Bolivia, he is captivated. They have several encounters and Carlos is in love. Then she disappears. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Theo-Boone-und-der-unsichtbare-Zeuge-Theo-Boone-1-Audiobook/B00TWHS75M Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Theo Boone und der unsichtbare Zeuge (Theo Boone 1) Autor:: John Grisham Erzähler: Oliver Rohrbeck Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 4 hrs and 53 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-18-10 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Doch dann wird Pete Duffy des Mordes an seiner Frau angeklagt - für Theo der aufregendste Fall, den er je erlebt hat. Fasziniert verfolgt er die Verhandlung. Die Anklage kann allerdings nur Indizien vorweisen, die von Duffys Verteidiger schnell entkräftet werden. Und dann passiert das Unfassbare: Theo erfährt von einem Augenzeugen, der bestätigen kann, dass Duffy schuldig ist. Doch der Zeuge hat panische Angst vor den Behörden und verpflichtet Theo zum Stillschweigen. Da hat Theo eine so geniale wie gefährliche Idee. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:57:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Theo-Boone-und-der-unsichtbare-Zeuge-Theo-Boone-1-Audiobook/B00TWHS75M thebookvoice.com 04:53:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Theo Boone und der unsichtbare Zeuge (Theo Boone 1) Autor:: John Grisham Erzähler: Oliver Rohrbeck Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 4 hrs and 53 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-18-10 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Doch dann wird Pete Duffy des Mordes an seiner Frau angeklagt - für Theo der aufregendste Fall, den er je erlebt hat. Fasziniert verfolgt er die Verhandlung. Die Anklage kann allerdings nur Indizien vorweisen, die von Duffys Verteidiger schnell entkräftet werden. Und dann passiert das Unfassbare: Theo erfährt von einem Augenzeugen, der bestätigen kann, dass Duffy schuldig ist. Doch der Zeuge hat panische Angst vor den Behörden und verpflichtet Theo zum Stillschweigen. Da hat Theo eine so geniale wie gefährliche Idee. Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Theo Boone und der unsichtbare Zeuge (Theo Boone 1) Autor:: John Grisham Erzähler: Oliver Rohrbeck Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 4 hrs and 53 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-18-10 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Doch dann wird Pete Duffy des Mordes an seiner Frau angeklagt - für Theo der aufregendste Fall, den er je erlebt hat. Fasziniert verfolgt er die Verhandlung. Die Anklage kann allerdings nur Indizien vorweisen, die von Duffys Verteidiger schnell entkräftet werden. Und dann passiert das Unfassbare: Theo erfährt von einem Augenzeugen, der bestätigen kann, dass Duffy schuldig ist. Doch der Zeuge hat panische Angst vor den Behörden und verpflichtet Theo zum Stillschweigen. Da hat Theo eine so geniale wie gefährliche Idee. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Der-Geheimcode-Artemis-Fowl-3-Audiobook/B00TDZVEKS Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Der Geheimcode (Artemis Fowl 3) Autor:: Eoin Colfer Erzähler: Rufus Beck Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 25 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-10-13 Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Keine Verbrechen mehr? Undenkbar für Artemis Fowl. Mit einem erstaunlichen Computer, den er aus Elfenmaterial entwickelt hat, plant er seinen letzten großen Coup. Doch in den falschen Händen kann Elfentechnologie gefährlich werden - und das nicht nur für Unterirdische. Artemis' geniale Pläne sind riskant: Ist er wirklich bereit, alles zu opfern? ©2004 List Verlag (P)2013 Hörbuch Hamburg biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eoin Colfer) Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:38:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Der-Geheimcode-Artemis-Fowl-3-Audiobook/B00TDZVEKS thebookvoice.com 06:25:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Der Geheimcode (Artemis Fowl 3) Autor:: Eoin Colfer Erzähler: Rufus Beck Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 25 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-10-13 Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Keine Verbrechen mehr? Undenkbar für Artemis Fowl. Mit einem erstaunlichen Computer, den er aus Elfenmaterial entwickelt hat, plant er seinen letzten großen Coup. Doch in den falschen Händen kann Elfentechnologie gefährlich werden - und das nicht nur für Unterirdische. Artemis' geniale Pläne sind riskant: Ist er wirklich bereit, alles zu opfern? ©2004 List Verlag (P)2013 Hörbuch Hamburg Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Der Geheimcode (Artemis Fowl 3) Autor:: Eoin Colfer Erzähler: Rufus Beck Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 25 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-10-13 Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Keine Verbrechen mehr? Undenkbar für Artemis Fowl. Mit einem erstaunlichen Computer, den er aus Elfenmaterial entwickelt hat, plant er seinen letzten großen Coup. Doch in den falschen Händen kann Elfentechnologie gefährlich werden - und das nicht nur für Unterirdische. Artemis' geniale Pläne sind riskant: Ist er wirklich bereit, alles zu opfern? ©2004 List Verlag (P)2013 Hörbuch Hamburg https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Blackbird-Audiobook/B00PKAKAS2 Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Blackbird Autor:: Anna Carey Erzähler: Simona Pahl Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 3 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-13-14 Herausgeber: audio media verlag Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ein Mädchen erwacht auf den Gleisen einer U-Bahn-Station in Los Angeles. Sie weiß nicht, wer sie ist, wo sie ist, wie sie dort hinkommt. Sie hat ein Tattoo auf der Innenseite ihres rechten Handgelenks, das einen kleinen Vogel in einem Viereck zeigt. Sie erinnert sich an nichts. Nur bei einer Sache ist sie sich sicher: Jemand will sie töten. Also rennt sie um ihr Leben, versucht die Wahrheit herauszufinden. Über sich und über die Leute, die sie töten wollen. Nirgendwo ist sie sicher und niemand ist, was er zu sein scheint. Auch Ben, der Einzige, dem sie glaubte, vertrauen zu können, verbirgt etwas vor ihr. Und die Wahrheit ist noch viel verstörender, als sie es jemals für möglich gehalten hat. ©2014 Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH. Aus dem Englischen von Tanja Ohlsen (P)2014 audio media verlag GmbH biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Carey) Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:30:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Blackbird-Audiobook/B00PKAKAS2 thebookvoice.com 06:03:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Blackbird Autor:: Anna Carey Erzähler: Simona Pahl Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 3 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-13-14 Herausgeber: audio media verlag Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ein Mädchen erwacht auf den Gleisen einer U-Bahn-Station in Los Angeles. Sie weiß nicht, wer sie ist, wo sie ist, wie sie dort hinkommt. Sie hat ein Tattoo auf der Innenseite ihres rechten Handgelenks, das einen kleinen Vogel in einem Viereck zeigt. Sie erinnert sich an nichts. Nur bei einer Sache ist sie sich sicher: Jemand will sie töten. Also rennt sie um ihr Leben, versucht die Wahrheit herauszufinden. Über sich und über die Leute, die sie töten wollen. Nirgendwo ist sie sicher und niemand ist, was er zu sein scheint. Auch Ben, der Einzige, dem sie glaubte, vertrauen zu können, verbirgt etwas vor ihr. Und die Wahrheit ist noch viel verstörender, als sie es jemals für möglich gehalten hat. ©2014 Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH. Aus dem Englischen von Tanja Ohlsen (P)2014 audio media verlag GmbH Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Blackbird Autor:: Anna Carey Erzähler: Simona Pahl Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 6 hrs and 3 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-13-14 Herausgeber: audio media verlag Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ein Mädchen erwacht auf den Gleisen einer U-Bahn-Station in Los Angeles. Sie weiß nicht, wer sie ist, wo sie ist, wie sie dort hinkommt. Sie hat ein Tattoo auf der Innenseite ihres rechten Handgelenks, das einen kleinen Vogel in einem Viereck zeigt. Sie erinnert sich an nichts. Nur bei einer Sache ist sie sich sicher: Jemand will sie töten. Also rennt sie um ihr Leben, versucht die Wahrheit herauszufinden. Über sich und über die Leute, die sie töten wollen. Nirgendwo ist sie sicher und niemand ist, was er zu sein scheint. Auch Ben, der Einzige, dem sie glaubte, vertrauen zu können, verbirgt etwas vor ihr. Und die Wahrheit ist noch viel verstörender, als sie es jemals für möglich gehalten hat. ©2014 Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH. Aus dem Englischen von Tanja Ohlsen (P)2014 audio media verlag GmbH https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Isola-Audiobook/B00TLGAUTA Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Isola Autor:: Isabel Abedi Erzähler: Jessica Schwarz, Andreas Fröhlich Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 34 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-26-14 Herausgeber: Arena Verlag Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Sie sind zu zwölft und sie haben das große Los gezogen. Drei Wochen allein auf einer einsamen Insel vor Rio de Janeiro - als Darsteller eines Films, bei dem nur sie die Handlung bestimmen - bei dem nur sie selbst wissen, was Wahrheit ist und was Lüge. Doch dann wird das paradiesische Idyll für jeden von ihnen zu einer ganz persönlichen Hölle. Und am Ende müssen die Jugendlichen erkennen, dass die Lösung tief in ihnen selbst liegt... ©2007 Arena Verlag (P)2008 Arena Verlag biacuaduc@gmail.com (Isabel Abedi) Wed, 26 Feb 2014 17:28:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Teens/Isola-Audiobook/B00TLGAUTA thebookvoice.com 07:34:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Isola Autor:: Isabel Abedi Erzähler: Jessica Schwarz, Andreas Fröhlich Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 34 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-26-14 Herausgeber: Arena Verlag Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Sie sind zu zwölft und sie haben das große Los gezogen. Drei Wochen allein auf einer einsamen Insel vor Rio de Janeiro - als Darsteller eines Films, bei dem nur sie die Handlung bestimmen - bei dem nur sie selbst wissen, was Wahrheit ist und was Lüge. Doch dann wird das paradiesische Idyll für jeden von ihnen zu einer ganz persönlichen Hölle. Und am Ende müssen die Jugendlichen erkennen, dass die Lösung tief in ihnen selbst liegt... ©2007 Arena Verlag (P)2008 Arena Verlag Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/308/]]> Titel: Isola Autor:: Isabel Abedi Erzähler: Jessica Schwarz, Andreas Fröhlich Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 34 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-26-14 Herausgeber: Arena Verlag Kategorien: Teens, Mysteries & Thrillers Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Sie sind zu zwölft und sie haben das große Los gezogen. Drei Wochen allein auf einer einsamen Insel vor Rio de Janeiro - als Darsteller eines Films, bei dem nur sie die Handlung bestimmen - bei dem nur sie selbst wissen, was Wahrheit ist und was Lüge. Doch dann wird das paradiesische Idyll für jeden von ihnen zu einer ganz persönlichen Hölle. Und am Ende müssen die Jugendlichen erkennen, dass die Lösung tief in ihnen selbst liegt... ©2007 Arena Verlag (P)2008 Arena Verlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: Isola by Isabel Abedi English edition I'll review my first book which is mostly know in Germany. I hope that some English speaking people will like it and hopefully wish to read it. Isola was the first book written by Isabel Abedi, which I read. First thoughts: I liked the idea of the book instantly. It reminds me of "Lost" and the island. I asked myself if it would be as exciting as the series and if I would like it. I also thought that the assembly of a group of teenagers which are filmed on an island is very thrilling. I'm really interested in social media phenomenon and how they change our private lives. The beginning: Vera, who is the more introverted than extroverted main character registered herself in a film production which is about a group of young people on a deserted island in the near of Rio de Janeiro. She is on her way to her flight and is very nervous because she doesn't know if she made the right decision. She was discovered by Quint Tempelhoff, a famous, but also sceptical seen regisseur, during a dance performance. He plans a special film with 12 young people who should stay on the island three weeks long without any contact to the world outside. The adolescents don't know each other and they all are formed from different, social groups. All have a nickname for the island and they are only allowed to take 3 objects with themselves to the island. Here a small description of them all to follow the story better: Joy Reichert as VERA: Joy, the main character of the story, adopted, therefore she has a German and a Brazilian name: Vera, 17 years old, passion: the Brazilian dances of the Orixiás Ulla Sjöberg as ELFE: purple hair, plumb, strongly covers her face, has an eccentric taste in fashion, works at the theatre Belinda Edgeworth as MOON: delicate girl with a bald head, draws very well, takes her dead turtle on the island Nana Makhetha as PEARL: dark skinned girl with African scarf, frizzly hair, singer Kristina Peters as KRYS: red hair, high voice, takes with him cigarettes and a lighter Beatá Krall as DARLING: blonde hair, plays with her charme, calculating Sven Werner as ALPHA:bright, almost white hair, takes his Leatherman with him Richard Bussman as MILKY: long dreadlocks, freckles, milky teint Naoki Shangyn as LUNG: Asian, jet black hair, lives with the Chinese circus Tristan Leander as NEANDER: big, loves birdwatching, quiet Italo Mackenzie as JOKER: gawky, goatee, wears Fun T-Shirts, takes rubber doll with him Raphael T. Lieberman as SOLO: dark, shoulder-length hair, slender face, dark eyes, takes his labrador with him Characterizations and names are taken from the novel: "Isola" by Isabel Abedi. Shortly after all settled down a new game is introduced.