Listen to Top 100 Audiobooks in Teens, Ages 11-13

The Secret Life of Prince Charming Audiobook by Deb Caletti

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deb Caletti) — Fri, 01 May 2009 07:21:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Life of Prince Charming Author: Deb Caletti Narrator: Jeannie Stith Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Quinn joins forces with the stepsisters she's never met and sets out to right her father's wrongs. Somewhere along the way, she ends up mending her own heart as well. Members Reviews: Really nice I quite liked this book. It's nice to see Young Adult written so beautifully. The plot is fresh, the characters live and breathe, and though I would call the writing "quiet," you just can't put it down. Loved it! Best Book I've Read In A Long Time! This book is amazing! I love to read books but this is the first one in a while that really hooked me in. It's a really great story line and I recommend it to anyone who likes YA love stories. Beautifully written book about incredibly brave, strong women. This beautifully written book examines relationships and how women are so often seduced by the idea of love and end up in relationships with all the wrong men. I started reading on Valentineâs Day, in the mood for a fun, light romance promised by the gorgeous cover. Was I disappointed? Maybe a little at first, but soon I was caught up in the lives of these incredibly brave, strong women, their stories and their determination to prevail, and just like life, romance came along unexpectedly â not the sweep you off your feet only to drop you later love â but the real thing â the one where he sees the real you through all the armour you've put up. Road to Discovery This is the author's sixth book and features seventeen-year-old Quinn who has to deal with a grandmother, mother, and aunt who are all cynics about love and relationships. After being dumped by her boyfriend, Quinn takes a road trip (to return things her father stole from former wives and girlfriends) and finds herself on a trip to finding herself. She also finds her half-sister, Frances, along the way. This is a book of discovery. Quinn discovers how much it hurts to be dumped (even if by a boy she thought she was indifferent to), that she wants a relationship to her caddish father, and that there really are some good men out there. I have to wonder if this book can hold the attention of eighth graders (part of its intended audience) though due to its slow start. But once it gets going, it is a good book for teens. Smart, Quirky and Heartfelt Since she was young, Quinn has constantly heard about how awful men are. Her mother, aunt, and grandmother have all been in bad relationships, and feel the need to warn Quinn about the men she should stay away from. This, unfortunately, also includes her dad, who has just recently come back into her and her sister's lives. But when Quinn discovers that all of her father's "prized possessions" are actually things he's stolen from the women he's been with, she decides to right her father's wrongs. Quinn calls up the half-sister she barely knows, and they set out to return the items that their father has stolen. On this roadtrip, Quinn learns the truth about her father, mends the hearts of some of his exes, and might even mend hers along the way. I absolutely loved this book. The whole idea for it was just amazing. I loved the fact that Quinn and her sisters were riding around and delivering the objects to their rightful owners. A lot the women that their father had dated or married were really nice people, and the objects were some of their prized possessions.

I Will Survive Audiobook by Dana Burkey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dana Burkey) — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:25:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Will Survive Subtitle: Tips and Hints to Help You Survive in This Zombie Infested World Author: Dana Burkey Narrator: Jamie Ecklund Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Dana Chauvin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Addison is like a lot of other girls her age. Her interests include celebrities, fashion, and blogging. She loves spending time with her friends at the mall. And her personality is both bubbly and infectious. Not as infectious, however, as Hepfolk. After the deadly Hepfolk virus turned over 80% of the world into zombies, Addison started learning quickly that life was nothing like it used to be. Surviving after the zombie apocalypse can be hard for anyone, including teenage girls like Addison. Wanting to help others with the lesson she's leaned over her months surviving (and likely also missing her blog) Addison is ready to share this guidebook with fellow survivors fighting to stay alive. Despite the zombies and post-apocalyptic world she is living in, Addison's tips and hint are sure to get you smiling. Between her antidotes and unconventional advice, you're sure to be ready to make it until the end of the world after reading Addison's ideas for survival. ©2015 Dana Burkey (P)2015 Dana Burkey Members Reviews: Terrible narration As soon as I heard the narrator's voice, I knew I was in for a struggle. She was too overzealous, and tried to hard to sound like a teenager... Making the character sound like an idiot. She also pronounced words in an irritating way such as "impor-Dant" instead of important. I think the writing was a bit too juvenile for it to be believeable that Addison was 17, and I would have preferred a more linear story, but the concept was interesting. A fun Zombie Survival Guide Where does I Will Survive rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This was a quick and a fun book to listen to. I really enjoyed it. What does Jamie Ecklund bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Felt like the main character was just chatting with me about what I should and shouldn't do when the Zombies arrive. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I did laugh throughout this book. Any additional comments? This audio book was super fun to listen to and quick. I believe it was just over an hour long, prefect for my commute to work. It has lots of great tips for when the Zombies take over the world. After listening to it, I am sure I will survive the Zombie infested world!There were some tips I didn't even think of but they really are a good idea. If you are planning on surviving the Zombie apocalypse then you will want to grab a copy of this Audio or ebook and learn from Addison what you will need to know to get through it. It is super quick but full of ideas on how to stay alive. I look forward to reading about Dana's Zombie series.I give this audio book a 4 out of 5. The narrator did a great job and I found it easy to listen to. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review Zombies were never so much fun! What did you love best about I Will Survive? I really liked the way it was written. It was short and sweet but also fun and helpful! What did you like best about this story? I likes how it was serious near the end after being fun during the beginning. It had depth while still being pretty light and fun! Have you listened to any of Jamie Ecklunds other performances before? How does this one compare? This was the first time I have heard her. But, she was great.

A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove Audiobook by James Moloney

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Moloney) — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:47:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove Author: James Moloney Narrator: Dino Marnika Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-16 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: A classic coming-of-age story. Carl Matt - even his name mocks him. The people of Wattle Beach do their best to grind him under foot. Why are the Matts such pariahs? The answer lies in Wiseman's Cove, a short ride across the strait, where Carl finds refuge in the most unlikely place. Wiseman's Cove has been waiting for Carl - waiting a long time. Members Reviews: The Curse of the Matts Carl Matt is fifteen. He lives with his older sister Sarah (19 years), younger brother Harley (10 years) and mother Kerry. Kerry is an emotional, middle-aged woman who can't really cope with responsibility. She regularly disappears from the home for a few days at a time, leaving the kids to care for themselves. "Mum's holidays," the kids called it. During these times Sarah took most of the responsibility for meals and became the boys 'second mum'. But then one day Kerry disappears and doesn't come back. Sarah looks after the boys as usually for a while, but soon begins to worry. Has Kerry deserted them leaving Sarah to be lumbered with the boys? Sarah organizes a trip of her own, and, like her mother, disappears with on a 'holiday' with no certain date of arrival home. Carl and Harley are bundled of on a bus to their Aunt Beryl's place in the little, sleepy, vacation town of Wattle Beach. "It's just until I get back!" Sarah says, but in his heart Carl knows Sarah is gone forever. But even in Wattle Bach the trouble does not stop. The Matt family seem to be the local pariahs. Why is this so and what can Carl do to change things? A short barge ride across the strait lies Wiseman's Cove. Here Carl seems to finds some hope, but is this so? How can Carl untangle the "cures of the Matts" and forge some kind of life for himself and Harley? This is a story about the normal teenage worries of 'fitting in' with peers and accepting oneself, but it is also about the very special pressures of divided families. Carl has all the extra stress of worrying about what will happen to him and his brother. He does not even know if they will end up being together. Carl does not even know if he is loved. This is also a story about responsibility, friendship and caring. Even at its worst life is not without hope. In all the possibilities of life there is always the chance of good emerging. Moloney has written a very realistic story and the character of Carl seems like a friend we want to see succeed. This is a fairly lengthy book for teenage fiction, but this adds to the enjoyment as we get to dip into Carl's life for a longer time. The novel is certainly never dull or slow. Moloney has managed to create a hopeful book without making it seem like life will always turn out sweet. This book analyses why good happens and so teaches us all, even adults, how to live. is set in Australia but really the story could happen anywhere. There are very few cultural references and vernacular terms, so international readers can easily enjoy the book. The novel was published over ten years ago but the themes remain very up to date. Essington Review We are Year 9 students from Essington School, Darwin. We read the book, A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove for English.

The Pismo Beach Bicycle Thief Audiobook by Anthony O'Brian

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony O'Brian) — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 02:05:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pismo Beach Bicycle Thief Subtitle: Summer Days Series, Volume 2 Author: Anthony O'Brian Narrator: Matthew Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-15 Publisher: Anthony O'Brian Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Prepare for another exciting adventure with this second in the Summer Days series! The Pismo Beach Bicycle Thief will keep you listening with interest, emotion, and laughter. Josh Mundy and Vern Ernesto are at it again, this time in sunny California on vacation with their families. As they meet a new female friend, who happens to be blonde and beautiful, the introductions are interrupted as a crazed man becomes a bicycle thief. Josh, who is already taken with this cute girl, gives a hearty hero's pursuit and gets into more than what he bargained for. What started out as a petty crime turns into a matter of international espionage. Join the fun of this series that follows the style of the Hardy Boys series! This series is suitable for all ages, good, clean listening that models friendship, loyalty, and other values. Members Reviews: Crazy muff! This book was way cool beans! The only bummers were that I couldn't listen to it all at once cuz I was busy! You gotta read it or ur crazy! Love it!! I loved the storyline, just enough mystery, action, and romance. My whole family really enjoyed this story. I have read every other book by Anthony O'Brian, and I'm very impressed. Good job Uncle Phil. -Aubrey Great Audiobook Great book! I was very pleased with this book. The narrator and storyline was terrific. I would rank this as good or better than a hardy boys. I am looking forward to the next in this series. It is worth the money. Great Story! This is a great story to listen to as a family. Not a dull moment, and lots of good clean fun!

Etherworld Audiobook by Claudia Gabel, Cheryl Klam

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Claudia Gabel) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:18:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Etherworld Author: Claudia Gabel, Cheryl Klam Narrator: Arielle DeLisle Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: The mind-blowing action from Elusion, about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world, continues as Regan goes deeper into the deceptive world. Full of mystery, romance, and intriguing technology, this Inception-inspired thriller is perfect for fans of dystopian and sci-fi novels such as Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Matched by Ally Condie, and Partials by Dan Wells. Regan and her friend, Josh, now know the truth about Elusion - but they, along with Regan's dad and other uses of Elusion, are stuck beyond the firewall in bleak Etherworld. They must fight Elusion from within, but the longer they stay, the less likely they'll be able to return to the real world. And even if they do escape, the next battle to stop Elusion may be even more difficult. They'll face corporate cover-ups, personal betrayals, and the terrifying realization that the danger may have grown beyond anyone's control. Members Reviews: Fun duology Fitting end to the story. I wish I would have read this sooner. It took me awhile to remember about references to things that had happened in the first book. It would be a cool program to have. I would love to try things like hang gliding or ziplining without the issues this program had. I think the program becoming aware and fighting back on its own is harder to believe, but was a fun couple books all in all. interesting and fun yes, it's good. I was hoping for more about patrick's mom and why she did the things she did. Yes, the covers are wonderful. Great book Excellent and exciting conclusion to the series! Review for Elusion by Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam ***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog*** Etherworld by Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam Book Two of the Elusion series Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Publication Date: March 31, 2015 Rating: 4 stars Source: ARC sent by the publisher Summary (from Goodreads): In this sequel to Elusion, three teens fight a virtual reality program that threatens to destroy their minds. Dangerous secrets and lies add up to a thrilling futuristic fantasy with an Inception-inspired twist. Elusion was hailed as an exciting leap in technologyâuntil users began to disappear amid rumors of addiction. Reganâs search for the truth led her and her new love interest, Josh, to Etherworld. Etherworld is a dimension hidden deep beyond Elusion's firewall, where players can hide, and ultimately fight back. Regan's father and others are here working to destroy Etherworld, but the longer they stay the less likely they'll be able to return to the real world alive. Escape means attacking Elusion from within the program. It's dangerous and itâs a puzzle. And even if they manage it, how will they be able to stop Orexis from distributing Elusion to the masses when the people who run it are corrupt? What I Liked: I really enjoyed this book! This duology was pretty amazing, if I may say so myself. I'm a huge fan of science fiction, high stakes, simple romance - and gorgeous book covers! So you could say that I personally hit the jackpot with this series. Also, I've met Cheryl Klam in September 2014 (she gave me a gorgeous signed ARC of this book!), and she's amazing! I have no doubt that Claudia is just as wonderful and kind. Anyway. On to the review! Etherworld picks up where Elusion left off.

I'm Glad I Did Audiobook by Cynthia Weil

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cynthia Weil) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:28:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Glad I Did Author: Cynthia Weil Narrator: Rachel Botchan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Mad Men meets Nashville in this debut mystery set in 1963, written by Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cynthia Weil. It's the summer of 1963, and JJ Green is a born songwriter--which is a major problem, considering that her family considers the music business a cesspool of lowlifes and hustlers. Defying them, she takes an internship at the Brill Building, the epicenter of a new sound called rock and roll. JJ is finally living her dream. She even finds herself a writing partner in Luke Silver, a boy with mesmerizing green eyes who seems to connect instantly with her music. Best of all they'll be cutting their first demo with Dulcie Brown, a legend who's fallen on hard times. Though Dulcie is now a custodian in the Brill Building, JJ is convinced she can shine again. But Dulcie's past is a tangle of secrets, and when events take a dark turn, JJ must navigate a web of hidden identities and shattered lives before it snares her, too. Members Reviews: Loved the book Loved the book, the characters, the setting, and of course the brilliant sharp writing so much that I was hoping there was a sequel in the works, a whole series actually of the life and times of JJ Green. Cynthia Weil has a dazzling way words as a lyricist, and it appears that talent is equally acute as a novelist. Ms. Weil has had a spectauclaly successful and uniquely remarkeable life. I hope we can read more of it - through the eyes of JJ Green, or any other book she chooses to write. If you liked BEAUTIFUL on Broadway, You'll like learning more about the talents of Cynthia Weil After seeing (and loving!) BEAUTIFUL- The Carole King Musical on Broadway w/ my 17 year old daughter, I was so intrigued by Cynthia Weil and wanted to learn more. I found that she'd just published this YA book. I love children/YA books and after finding that neither of my local libraries had it, I ordered online as a gift for my daughter. It kind of reminds me of a Nancy Drew book but without obvious clues as to who the guilty party is. It was a fun read and I finished it in 1 day...I really appreciated the unusual setting ( in a record production/lyric-writing company in the 60s). A sweet/fun read of a bygone era. It takes place in the famed Brill Building in the sixties and the lady who wrote it is one of the greatest writers of that perio This is one of those books that you hope never ends because it is just so entertaining and well written. It takes place in the famed Brill Building in the sixties and the lady who wrote it is one of the greatest writers of that period ( With her husband Barry Mann she has written On Broadway and You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' among dozens of great songs). But her writing skills transfer over beautifully to the written page, and her insider's knowledge of songwriting and the Brill Building are an extra treat-- but this is a real page turner and all I can say is I want to read her next one! From Songwriter to Songwriter It's important to be reminded of where we, as songwriters, have come from: The Brill Building, lyric sheets and demo budgets. For anyone with a kid who has the fire, this is the book to give them. It has a little romance, mystery and a whole lot of reminding us what we can accomplish when we believe in ourselves, (even when our parents are not so sure.) ...

Coaltown Jesus Audiobook by Ron Koertge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ron Koertge) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:34:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coaltown Jesus Author: Ron Koertge Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: "I would have been here sooner, but traffic on I-55 was awful." Walker shouldnt be so surprised to find Jesus standing in the middle of his bedroom. After all, he prayed for whoever was up there to help his mom, who hasnt stopped crying since Noah died, two months ago. But since when have prayers actually been answered? And since when has Jesus been so...irreverent? As astounding as Jesus sudden appearance is, its going to take more than divine intervention for Walker to come to terms with his brothers death. Why would God take 17-year-old Noah when half of the residents in his moms nursing home are waiting to die? And why would he send Jesus to Coaltown, Illinois, to pick up the pieces? If he really wanted to help, why couldnt he have kept Noah from dying? In a spare, weighty, and often humorous text, renowned poet Ron Koertge tackles some of lifes biggest questions - and humanizes the savior in a way that highlights the divinity in all of us. Members Reviews: Quick and Quirky Coaltown Jesus is a novel in verse, and the first Ive read by Ron Koertge. I like quirky books, though I usually stay away from books with religious overtones. Coaltown Jesus, though is witty and accessible, and talks about questions everyone has about death. So, Jesus has quite the sense of humor in this book, describing his appearance as Robe, sandals, beard just like my action figure. Though he later swaps his sandals for red Chucks. Jesus bonds with Walker like a friend, even nudging him to go for it with the girl he likes. Only Walker can see Jesus, though his presence his felt in various ways by others, and when he laughs the ground shakes like an earthquake. Im sorry, I cant just giggle. Im God. I literally could quote all of Jesus lines. Free verse works well for this quick, but meaningful read. Anyone whos lost someone close to them will relate to Walkers struggle and survivors guilt. One of my favorite male narrators, Nick Podehl reads the book. Most of the book consists of conversations between Walker and Jesus, and I suppose it was intimidating coming up with the voice of Jesus, but Podehl was up to the task. His reading matches the witty tone of the book, and brings Walkers story to life. At just over an hour, this audiobook is a fast-paced, entertaining listen. Ron Koertge takes on a weighty subject in Coaltown Jesus in a humorous manner that will stick with me.

Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1, #2, and #3 Audiobook by Charles Gilman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Gilman) — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:28:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1, #2, and #3 Subtitle: Professor Gargoyle, The Slither Sisters, Teacher's Pest Author: Charles Gilman Narrator: Kristoffer Tabori Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Strange things are happening at Lovecraft Middle School. Rats are leaping from lockers. Students are disappearing. The school library is a labyrinth of secret corridors. And the science teacher is acting very peculiar - in fact, he just might be a monster-in-disguise. Twelve-year-old Robert Arthur knew that seventh grade was going to be weird, but this is ridiculous! Professor Gargoyle (Volume I in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series) is full of bizarre beasts, strange mysteries, and nonstop adventure. You won't believe your ears! The second novel in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series, The Slither Sisters, begins right where Professor Gargoyle ended. Seventh-grader Robert Arthur has discovered that two of his classmates are actually sinister snake-women in disguise. Even worse, his new middle school is full of "gates" to a terrifying alternate dimension - a haunted mansion full of strange spirits and monstrous beasts. For Robert to protect his teachers and classmates, he'll need to return to this haunted dimension with his best friends Glenn and Karina. Can they uncover the secrets of Lovecraft Middle School before it's too late? DON'T BE FOOLED by his friendly smile, his perfect manners, or his shiny red apple. Student council president Howard Mergler is actually a sinister bug-monster in disguise - and he's summoning swarms of roaches, wasps, fleas, and head lice into the corridors of Lovecraft Middle School! Robert Arthur is the only student who can stop him - but he'll need help from his best friends: the school bully, the school ghost, and an extremely courageous two-headed rat. Teacher's Pest, the third novel in the Lovecraft Middle School series, begins right where Professor Gargoyle and The Slither Sisters ended - with more action, more adventure, and more outrageous monsters!

The Corn Raid Audiobook by James Lincoln Collier

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lincoln Collier) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:59:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Corn Raid Subtitle: A Story of the Jamestown Settlement Author: James Lincoln Collier Narrator: Charlie Thurston Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-29-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Life for indentured servants in pioneer Virginia is hard. It is doubly hard for Richard Ayre, a London orphan who had been scooped off the streets as a child and sent to the Jamestown Colony. But a chance encounter with an Indian boy his own age gives him a friend, the first real friend he has had in years - until his masters plan to raid an Indian village for corn turns Richards world upside down. Members Reviews: Great novel for the Revolutionary War! Great read aloud while studying the Revolutionary War. The children loved doing a novel study when I had enough books for each child.

Summer at Forsaken Lake Audiobook by Michael D. Beil

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael D. Beil) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:02:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summer at Forsaken Lake Author: Michael D. Beil Narrator: Thomas Vincent Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-12 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: With their father en route to Africa for Doctors without Borders, city-kids Nicholas and younger twin sisters Haley and Hetty are off to spend the summer with their Great-Uncle Nick at his house on Forsaken Lake. Despite some initial doubts, Nicholas is right at home in the country: He learns to sail, learns about his father as a boy, and makes fast friends with a local girl, the tomboy Charlie. The summer takes a turn toward the mysterious, though, when Nicholas discovers an old movie that his father made as a boy. It tells the story of the local legend, The Seaweed Strangler, but was never finished. Before long Nicholas wants answers - both about the legend and about the movie. Together, he and Charlie work to uncover the truth and discover some long-buried family secrets along the way. In this lovely middle-grade novel, Michael D. Beil has invoked one of his own favorites, We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea, as well as other great summer books of years past. Members Reviews: Awsome Book Summer at Forsaken Lake focuses on a twelve year old Nicholas who is accompanied by his two younger sisters to spend the summer with their uncle at Forsaken Lake. Digging around in their uncle's house he and his siblings uncover an incomplete movie made by his dad as a kid. The discovery this leads Nicholas to finding out about a ship wreck that his father was blamed for and caused one of his dad's friends to get injured. Soon after that, Nicholas meets Charlie, a girl who is known for her incredible curveball, and they become good friends. They soon find out that Nicks father and Charlie's mother dated as teenagers and Charlie's mom was the one who was injured because of the ship wreck. Though out the summer, they aimed to find clues that proved Nicholas father was wrongly accused. Beil has done a great job of creating a warm small town atmosphere. The story was loosely based on Biel's childhood experiences. Both Biel's childhood home and the story were located on a lake in Ohio. Nicholas and Beil had similar summers fishing, sailing, and playing baseball. Summer at Forsaken Lake is a delightful old fashion read and perfect to round out the summer. This book was a leisurely read with no intense themes, but kept me engaged by throwing in new elements of the mystery consistently. While the plot is a little elementary, Beil compensates by including mature themes and vocabulary, making the book just right for middle readers. Simply amazing In this book, beil crafts a novel full of mystery, suspense,romance and adventure. This book was a great read and kept my eyes open to the very end. Nicholas and Charlie have to investigate the local legend, the seaweed strangler and uncover their parents' connection to it. It takes place in a small town in ohio with a great and friendly community. This took me down memory lane and i wished that i had had an amazing summer like these kids. Furthermore, i would like to commemorate the author and encourage him to please write a sequel. This was simply an amazing book! A Fun Summer Read This was a fun read for my 9 year old grandson and I over there summer. The mystery plot of the story was enticing and we learned a lot about sailing. I would recommend it to preteen readers who like mystery stories. Good book. This book is awesome.

My Royal Pain Quest Audiobook by Laura Lond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Lond) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:37:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Royal Pain Quest Subtitle: The Lakeland Knight, Book 2 Author: Laura Lond Narrator: A. T. Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-12 Publisher: Laura Lond Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: How far would a villain go to help a friend? Lord Arkus of Blackriver Castle thinks doing three heroic deeds is a bit too far. Not only is it plain detestable, it could ruin his reputation and get him in trouble with the Villains League. On the other hand, it's not like he's got friends to spare. And losing the League's membership isn't the end of the world, one can always work independently. My Royal Pain Quest is approximately 57,700 words (5 hours and 53 minutes in the audiobook edition). Members Reviews: Highly enjoyable children's fantasy As an adult, sometimes I like to listen to children's audio books when Im in a more easygoing mood or need a mental break from more complex plots. With that said, Im still surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. This book is a playful version of all the serious fantasy novels out there. I love the fantasy genre and have listened/read so many that some of the plots have become predictable. While this ones happy ending is just as predictable, the humor and hilarious characters make this one really worth a go. My Royal Pain Quest The book was wonderful when my daughter & I first read it several years ago. The audio book is fantastic! The narrator really makes the story & characters come alive. He also matches the voices to personalities. This is a gem!

Allegiance Audiobook by Cayla Kluver

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cayla Kluver) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:46:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Allegiance Subtitle: The Legacy Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Cayla Kluver Narrator: Emily Bauer Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-12 Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: "He couldn't help his past any more than he could help the way those intense, deep blue eyes pierced me and held me captive." An 18-year-old queen is in love with the enemy as their countries pass the point of no return. Bound to a man she cannot love, Queen Alera of Hytanica must forget Narian, the young man who holds her heart. For Narian is destined to conquer Hytanica at the behest of his master, the powerful magic-user known as the Overlord. Alera doesn't truly believe Narian will fight against Hytanicauntil Cokyrian troops attack with Narian commanding the charge. Faced with the greatest betrayal a heart can know, Alera must set aside personal feelings and lead her kingdom through its darkest time. And when all hope, will, and courage seem lost, she must find strength and remember that even the blackest night must have a dawn. Members Reviews: a very awesome audiobook What made the experience of listening to Allegiance the most enjoyable? Well she emphasized a lot / throughout the book and seemed really enjoyable Who was your favorite character and why? Alera; she was so brave and did the unthinkable in the book Which character as performed by Emily Bauer was your favorite? London Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes when Steldor took Aleras ring of betrothed and told Alera to be with the one she TRULY loved Any additional comments? This was an awesome could not stop reading it and when I didn't notice... it was already midnight . More of a war drama than love story. Interesting war drama, if that was what you were looking for. However if you were looking for a romance, than you will be disappointed. The book comprised of 95% war, 5% love.

Jasmine Skies Audiobook by Sita Brahmachari

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sita Brahmachari) — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:38:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jasmine Skies Author: Sita Brahmachari Narrator: Tania Rodrigues Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Mira Levenson is bursting with excitement as she flies to India to stay with her aunt and cousin for the first time. As soon as she lands, Mira is hurled into the sweltering heat and a place full of new sights, sounds, and deeply buried family secrets.... From the moment Mira meets Janu, she feels an instant connection. He becomes her guide, showing her both the beauty and the chaos of Kolkata. Nothing is as she imagined it - and suddenly home feels a long way away. Before Mira leaves India she is determined to uncover the truth about her family, whatever it takes, and she must also make a decision that will break someone's heart. The breathtaking sequel to Artichoke Hearts, from award-winning author Sita Brahmachari. Members Reviews: A Journey To India To Meet The Past And Relatives No matter how far away people live or travel from one another they remain connected to one another. Our past, our present and our future seem to fight against the idea that people should remain apart from one another to build a tiny more personal world with people like themselves. When Mira travels from America to India to visit her Indian relatives, she feels an immediate connection. She feels the keen desire to flow backward into the pasts of her loved ones who seem no longer close to one another. So she secretly takes a bundle of her mother's letters from a relative, Anjali., all the way to India with her. Although she stays with her super energetic cousin, Priya, she feels an immediate moment by moment connection to Janu. He seems her soul mate. Janu seems more like the old India while Priya is definitely a part of modern India with her short, pink spiked hair and her lack of desire to wear a sari. Priya kept me grounded through the novel. Perhaps, she kept Mira grounded too. India has progressed while some areas remain the same: There are malls. There are zooming, speeding cars and there are teens like Priya who wear a long beautiful plait which is really a wig. Then, there are still the beautiful ancient temples. There is still the Goddess Kali with three eyes. It's all there, and it all was waiting each day for Mira to make a choice. Will I step into the old world or the new? By the way, you can Skype in India too which surprised me. Too soon it's time for Mira to return to America. Of course, she doesn't feel she's seen everything or gotten as far as she desired in to the past secrets of her family. Someone says to her that perhaps it's not meant for us to finish everything but the lesson is to leave some things unfinished. In India, everything and everyone has purpose and meaning. Therefore a lemon lost in a pocket is not thrown aside. It will become a precious memory among the many others Mira became acquainted with while visiting this land of contrasts. Sita Brahmachari in Jasmine Skies made me want to read more novel about India. Like Mira, I wasn't ready to return home. I especially loved Janu. He seemed so romantic. Like changing the lens in a camera, India seems like a changing sunset which color and beauty all around. Thank you to NetGalley for this book. http://mykindabook.com/authors/sita-brahmachari Amazing! Amazing book that makes you want to find your history and travel all over. Best book I've read, i couldn't put it down.

Love on the Lifts Audiobook by Rachel Hawthorne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rachel Hawthorne) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:33:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love on the Lifts Author: Rachel Hawthorne Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Winter Break super-secret perfect cocoa recipe: 8 oz steamed whole milk (no skim! doesn't work!) 2 tbsp. dark cocoa powder (big scoops) 1 tbsp. sugar (can't be too sweet) 4 dried, crushed mint leaves (or 1 tbsp. mint syrup) Stir thoroughly. Add mint swizzle stick. Combine with cute ski instructor, or brother's cute best friend, or cute guy you never noticed was so cute.... Enjoy! Members Reviews: Love on the Lifts Would you listen to Love on the Lifts again? Why? I love this book so much whenever I get sad or down or any bad emotion I pick up this book and read it. And now all I have to so is slip my headphones on and I'm laughing and people look at me like I'm insane but it doesn't matter to me because I'm so happy listening to this book. The main character develops as the story goes on and I could see some of myself in her. This book has one or two moments when you'd love to knock some sense into her but you understand why she makes those choices. this allows the character to be more real and relatable to. This is one of my comfort books and just for the hell of it. I'd recommend this book to most people I know especially if you love a good romantic comedy or any kind of romantic book.

Brendan Buckley's Sixth-Grade Experiment Audiobook by Sundee T. Frazier

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sundee T. Frazier) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:19:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brendan Buckley's Sixth-Grade Experiment Author: Sundee T. Frazier Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-12 Publisher: Listening Library Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Brendan Buckley is headed to sixth-grade and he has lots of big questions. Will he be able to keep his anole, Einstein, alive? Why wont new girl Morgan Belcher leave him alone? And what project will he propose for the national science competition his class is entering? Readers will welcome the return of the dynamic Brendan Buckley as he encounters the trials and tribulations of middle school and struggles to forge his own identity within his family. From the Hardcover edition. Members Reviews: He loved it. This was the first total book my 7th grader ever read. He loved it. Five Stars My Six grade students loved it. Brendan Buckley's Back: Great Realistic Fiction for Tween Boys Brendan Buckley's Guide to the Universe by Sundee Frazier has been a book I have recommended to students for a few years. I feel like some of my students could really relate to Brendan, who has a white mother and African American father. Brendan's mom has no relationship with her parents because of her decision to marry a colored person, and although Brendan doesn't really know any different, there is a relationship with his maternal grandparents that he is missing out on. Although Frazier never meant to write a sequel to this novel, Brendan Buckley is back in Brendan Buckley's Sixth Grade Experiment. In this novel, due out in January, Brendan meets a girl who is just as interested in science as he is.The two team up to enter a science competition and find a very smelly idea to explore. Although Frazier did resolve some of the issues with Brendan's maternal grandparents in the first book, this installment has Brendan wondering if he and his father can ever have a close relationship. He feels as though his dad doesn't "get" him and the two clash about a variety of things. And, Brendan is growing up. As a sixth grader he is a bit more mature than he was in the first book and starting to think about girls. I like Brendan as a male role model, and I feel like he is a great character for my boy readers who enjoy school and are more academically inclined. Brendan is a boy much like them. Frazier included a lot of scientific information she wanted to highlight at book's end. Since Brendan is a scientist, I am sure that Frazier either enjoys the subject herself, and/or also did a great deal of research for this novel. While Frazier initially stated that she had never planned to write a sequel about Brendan, I am glad she has, and would be happy if future novels about this intelligent boy were to be written. Brendan Buckley's Sixth-Grade Experiment I have a marvelous middle grade book to share with everyone, Brendan Buckley's Sixth-Grade Experiment, by Sundee Frazier. It hit shelves on Jan. 10, 2012. The Story: Brendan Buckley is starting his first year in middle school. He has a whole slew of friends, plus a new one, Morgan. He meets Morgan, a previously home schooled girl, at a rock club meeting. Now, she will be going to his school too, and he is not sure what he thinks about it. At school, Brendan and Morgan get paired up to work on their science project. Together, they come up with a biomass experiment involving cow manure. As they work together, buds of romance begin. At home, Brendan has other problems. His dad always seems to be gone, either studying for school or on shift as a police detective.

Viva Vermont! Audiobook by Melody Carlson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melody Carlson) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:19:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Viva Vermont! Subtitle: Carter House Girls, Book 4 Author: Melody Carlson Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Mix six teenaged girls and one '60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add guys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two... and you've got The Carter House Girls, Melody Carlson's chick-lit series for young adults! Christmas is coming, and Mrs. Carter treats the girls to a weekend trip to General Harding's luxurious Vermont ski lodge. Naturally, she has no idea that Taylor has invited some guys to follow them - boys who have a different type of adventure in mind. At the lodge, Mrs. Carter is caught up in her own world, and DJ, Connor, Rhiannon, and Bradford are left to keep the chaos to a minimum. But as the foursome tries to keep their friends out of trouble, DJ discovers trouble is finding her, as rumors about her and Connor begin to fly. It will take all of DJ's faith to weather this trip. Members Reviews: The cover was completely different The book is in good condition, but the cover was completely different than the one pictured. Its winter time for the carter house girls apart of a great series and adds a good twist to the plot. With things getting sorted between DJ and Conner it create drama with a clique a the school leaving DJ having to defend herself and Conner trying to forget it all Love it This is the 3rd book in the series if I'm not mistaken, and again, I just love these series of books! It's so relatable and its like regular stuff that usually happens in life. It has good life lessons too, definitely reccomend. Different In this book, you see more of the Christian side of DJ. Also in this one, Eliza's mean side shows a lot. In the beginning it's about their fashion show and half of the middle book/end is more focused on them going to Vermont. Also in this one there's a huge shocking ending. Melody Carlson is amazing! Again... Melody Carlson is amazing!

Experiencing the Joy Audiobook by Stephanie Perry Moore

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephanie Perry Moore) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:45:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Experiencing the Joy Subtitle: Yasmin Peace, Book 3 Author: Stephanie Perry Moore Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: christianaudio.com Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Yasmin is graduating from the eighth grade and headed to high school. With the help of the LIGHT club, she ends the school year on a positive note, as she learns about self-esteem and true joy. What Yasmin learns will be put to the test over the summer and at the beginning of her first year in high school as she encounters new drama with family and friends. Through it all, and in less than perfect circumstances, Yasmin manages to hold on to her hope, keep her head up, and experience joy. Members Reviews: condition was good My 11 year old daughter loves this Author and this next level series...condition was good Praise/Faith This series of books are very good and inspiring. My 11 year old granddaughter says she needs more in them and they are fantastic and spectacular books (her exact words). Christian Growth This book is very inspiring and beneficial to pre-teens, teens and their parents. The main character shows growth and maturity as she is exposed to real-life struggles.

Moonstone Audiobook by Marilee Brothers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marilee Brothers) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:56:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Moonstone Author: Marilee Brothers Narrator: Deborah Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-10 Publisher: BelleBooks, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: The girl voted least likely to save the world may have to do just that. A sickly mom. A crappy travel trailer. High-school bullies and snarky drama queens. Bad guys with charming smiles. Allie has problems. And then there's that whole thing about fulfilling a magical prophecy and saving the world from evil. Welcome to the funny, sad, sometimes-scary world of 15-year-old Allie Emerson, who's struggling to keep her act together (not to mention her mom's) in the small-town world of Peacock Flats, Washington. A zap from an electrical fence sets off Allie's weird psychic powers. The next thing she knows she's being visited by a hippy-dippy guardian angel, and then her mysterious neighbor, the town "witch", gives her an incredible moonstone pendant that has powers only a "Star Seeker" is meant to command. "Who, me?" is Allie's first reaction. But as sinister events begin to unfold, Allie realizes she's got a destiny far bigger than she ever imagined - If she can just survive everyday life, in the meantime. Critic Reviews: "Marilee Brothers' novel stands out for its humor and Allie's strong point-of-view as an underdog finding her place in the world." (Grinnell College Libraries) Members Reviews: Had a hard time with the reader The story was fine with some quirky humor. It was told in first person point of view from the perspective of a 14 year old girl from Washington state. The reader seems to be a middle aged woman from the south, maybe the Carolinas? Honestly it bothered me through most of the story. Also there was this random music that played a few bars every once in awhile. What on Earth was it for? At first I thought it was a weird stupid clue, but then it was just annoying

Spinners Audiobook by Donna Jo Napoli

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donna Jo Napoli) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:19:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spinners Author: Donna Jo Napoli Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: This is the story of two spinners. The first honed his craft at a stolen wheel, crippling his leg, turning a room full of straw into a glittering dress for his beloved - and losing her. The second steals moments to teach herself. Saskia is her name, and she grows up to be a master spinner. Nothing is beyond her - until she, too, must spin straw into gold. And it is then that they meet. ©1999 Donna Jo Napoli and Richard Tchen; (P)2008 Penguin Members Reviews: Not Going in My Favorites Pile I'm glad that 3 stars on Amazon equals "It's OK" because that's just how I felt about Spinners, the first book I've read by Donna Jo Napoli. In Spinners, Napoli has taken the tale of Rumpelstiltskin and fleshed it out, creating Rumpelstiltskin's side of the story, so-to-speak. The story is told in present tense (which I usually dislike as I feel it reads somewhat awkwardly), and covers a number of years in the life of a young man who loses in love and the lives of those with whom his story is entwined. Spinners is a fast read and, while it held my interest, in the end I was left dissatisfied and slightly depressed. Other reviewers complained about the abrupt ending and recommended Napoli's other retold fairy tales, including Zel. While the story in Spinners didn't make me want to seek out her other books, Napoli's writing is above average, so I may take those reviewers' advice and give her another try. hmmmmmm Never finished. Thought I would like this book as I'm a fiber artist. Just didn't. Maybe too slow for me. A book of gold with an ending of straw This is another book I read as a kid and still love now. In fact, I love pretty much everything this author writes. As you can probably guess from the title, this is Rumpelstilzken, Donna Joe Napoli style. A young man makes a foolish boast so he can wed his sweetheart (with whom he has already been intimate) and steals a spinning wheel from an old woman so he can attempt to spin straw into gold. It works, but maims him, and the woman must marry another because she's pregnant with his child. She dies in childbirth, hating the evil little man she thinks he's become, he wanders off alone, and their daughter is left to be raised by her stepfather (who thinks he's her father.) Anyway, you know how the story goes and how it ends. This is a tale of pride, of love misplaced or trust gone wrong and deep loneliness. My only complaint with the whole book is that the ending is way too abrupt-and that knocks it down to a still respectably four star rating. A Heartrending Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin Donna Jo Napoli has the ability to plumb the depths of familiar tales, unearthing valuable nuggets of gold. Her ability to breathe life into the fairy tale's characters is superb. Spinners is a tragic tale of rejection and longing, a tale of a crippled tailor whose unrequited love for a miller's daughter sets him on a quest for acceptance. A tailor and miller's daughter have loved each other for years. When the tailor must prove his worth to the miller by creating a gold wedding dress, his desperation prompts him to spin upon a cursed wheel. Thus the tailor becomes crippled for life. The miller rejects the tailor's suit upon seeing his disfigurement. When the miller's daughter likewise rejects her suitor, the tailor flees in humiliation and disgrace.

Lake Rescue Audiobook by Annie Bryant

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Annie Bryant) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:59:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lake Rescue Subtitle: Beacon Street Girls #6 Author: Annie Bryant Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Big time adventure awaits the Beacon Street Girls and the rest of the seventh grade. The class is heading to Lake Rescue in New Hampshire for outdoor adventure. Will Nick's attention to Isabel make Charlotte wonder about her own feelings? And will the physical challenges of this outdoor adventure prove too much for one overweight seventh-grade girl? Spend some more time with the . ©2008 Annie Bryant; (P)2008 Listening Library Members Reviews: CAMP STORY THIS STORY SEEMS TO FOCUS NOT ONLY ON THE BSG, BUT SOME OTHERS AS WELL. AN UN-POPULAR GIRL WHO IS OVER-WEIGHT ENDS UP SAVING THE DAY WHEN PART OF THE GROUP GETS LOST. WHILE THE IDEA OF CHILDREN LEARNING HOW TO "ROUGH IT" WHILE LEARNING HOW TO WORK IN A GROUP IS A GOOD IDEA. I DO NOT THINK 4 DAYS OF THIS DURING SCHOOL APPROVED TIME IS CORRECT. A TWO OR THREE DAY WEEK-END WOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH. I'VE BEEN HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS AND YES IT IS FUN. BUT, SAFETY FIRST. Bought for my granddaughter. She loves Annie Bryant. Bought for my granddaughter. She loves Annie Bryant. Amazing It keeps you hooked and wanting to finish the entire book in one day!!!:) It is perfect for middle school girls!!(: Lake Rescue Great book!! I couldn't set it down.. it is an awesome book from start to end . Read this book!!! Beacon Street Girls This book was awesome I can't wait to read the next one I'm going to read the whole series. awesome

Blind Faith Audiobook by Ellen Wittlinger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellen Wittlinger) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:46:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blind Faith Author: Ellen Wittlinger Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Nathan and his adorable little sister just moved in across the street from Liz Scattergood, and both of them could use a friend. Liz just isn't sure she's the right person. What do you say to someone whose mother is dying? Liz has been coping with tough questions like this all summer. Ever since Liz's grandmother Bunny died, Liz's mother hasn't been the same; she's even started attending a spiritualist church that claims it can contact Bunny on the Other Side. Liz isn't sure she believes it, but she does know the service gives her mother comfort -- something no one else can seem to do at all. As Liz and Nathan become closer, and the summer draws nearer to its bitter end, questions of faith, mortality, and spirituality come to the forefront of their intimate friendship. There are no easy answers, but together they may nonetheless find hope, comfort, and love. Members Reviews: A moving tale of loss and new beginnings Award-winning author Ellen Wittlinger is known for her emotional and poignant teen novels like SANDPIPER and Printz Honor Book HARD LOVE. In her latest effort, BLIND FAITH, she delivers yet again with a tale of loss and new beginnings. When 15-year old Liz Scattergood's grandmother Bunny dies, Liz's mother falls into a depression. People always said that Liz's mom and Bunny were "more like sisters or best friends than mother and daughter," which makes Liz feel strange. How come she isn't like this with her own mother? Her mother is so depressed over the loss of Bunny that she won't get out of bed or work on her pottery in the studio. Then one day, she announces she's going to the Singing Creek Spiritualist Church to "contact Bunny." Liz's father, an atheist, isn't thrilled about the idea, but Liz's mother goes, and only then does her life return to normal. She gets out of bed. She works on her pottery. And now, she goes to the Spiritualist Church every week. Although Liz isn't sure what she thinks of the spiritualists, she agrees to go with her mother and hopes that maybe they will bond over their experience of contacting Bunny. But this just pushes Liz's father away and causes more of a rift within the family. While Liz is dealing with her own chaos, she becomes entangled with the lives of the new neighbors: Nathan, a boy her age, and Courtney, his younger sister. Nathan, Courtney, and their mother Lily have just moved in with their grandmother, the old lady who lives across the street and who Liz calls Crabby. But as Liz gets to know Nathan, she learns that he has problems too. His mother has a terminal disease and she might die. Plus, everyone's keeping it a secret from Courtney because she's too young to understand. As Nathan and Liz confide in each other about their problems, they become close and a tender friendship and romance emerge. Ellen Wittlinger is a wonderful writer who has an amazing ability to portray realistic teens in difficult situations. She gets right to the root of emotional issues and twists them in a way that readers can relate and sympathize deeply with the characters. Even though BLIND FAITH deals with the topic of death, there are many uplifting moments in this story. --- Reviewed by Kristi Olson Courtesy of Teens Read Too It was bad enough when fifteen-year-old Liz Scattergood's grandmother, Bunny, died. It's even worse now that her mother seems to have gone crazy.

Young Joan Audiobook by Barbara Dana

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barbara Dana) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:05:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Joan Author: Barbara Dana Narrator: Susan OMalley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Before she became the legendary Joan of Arc, the child Joan lived the simple life of a farm girl in the village of Domremy in France. Joan saw the work of God all around her, in the tall gnarled grandfather tree, in the small gentle sheep on the family farm, and in the faces of her dear friends and neighbors. Critic Reviews: ". . .wise and profoundly moving. . .captivating and timeless." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Joan of Arc I read this book when I was in 4th grade, then again when I was in 7th grade, and I loved it both times. This book turns Joan of Arc from a legendary character to a real person, and a realistic teenager. Some scenes, such as her meeting the saints, forshadow the great hero she is destined to become, while in other scenes, she is a very normal teenager even with a love intrest. One scene that really shows that is the part where all the children are going for a cart ride and Joan and her friend try to get their love interests to sit next to them. When I read that, I was thinking-"Wow! Why does that sound so much like what my friends do practically everyday at school" Other scenes, such as when the phrophcy is answered, just gave me chills. I give this book a 5 out of 5!!! One of the Most Inspiring Books I've Read As a then nearly 50-year old (and non-Christian) male, I would not have normally found or picked up a "young adult" book about a young Joan of Arc, but the book was given to me and as a courtesy, and I had read my daughter's copy of another Barbara Dana book, "Crazy Eights," so knew of her writing skills. Thus, I started turning the pages. I'm glad I did, and spiritually richer for it. I consider it a universal book for all ages, female or male -- for anyone who could use some inspiration. Of course the Joan of Arc story has uplifting elements, but Barbara Dana's gifts on this work take the story to a new level. As an author myself, someone once asked me what I thought comprised "spiritual" literature -- to me, the content doesn't have to be about angels or miracles, but rather, whatever is uplifting or inspiring, whatever reminds us and calls us to the best wishin us. "Young Joan" does that, and Barbara Dana has done us all a service. I highly recommend it. I Loved this Book I read this book a couple months ago but, here's what i remember. Even though this book is about Joan of Arc, it's a great book for anyone. My friend told me to read this book a while ago because she loved it so much, and she's jewish, and right now, not that much into religion. So truly this book is for anyone who wishes to read something out of the ordinary. Not just a plain fictional book, but one that allows you to think and experience what the life of someone living in the early 1400's presents Joan's perception of the world and of spirit Yes, this is a YA book. If you enjoyed Mark Twain's Joan of Arc "autobiography," don't miss this one, the next best book and better of the two books for adults.Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc (Dover Thrift Editions)Both books have a channeled quality; that is, not that Joan heself speaks but that spiritual assistance from teh other side was present to guide the authors to accurate representations. As an adult I tired of the homely details about trees, cats, geese, sheep, and playmates.

Blink and You Die Audiobook by Lauren Child

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Child) — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:38:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blink and You Die Subtitle: Ruby Redfort, Book 6 Author: Lauren Child Narrator: Rachael Stirling Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-16 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Say good-bye to Ruby Redfort: every smart kid's smart kid. The mind-blowing conclusion to the thrilling series by award-winning author Lauren Child. Ruby Redfort: undercover agent, code cracker and 13-year-old genius. You can count on her when the ice starts to crack. All good things come to an end.... Ruby Redfort is running scared, a whole bunch of people want her dead and, worst of all, one of them is on her team. But just who is this agent of doom? You can run, Ruby, but you can't hide.... Critic Reviews: Praise for the Ruby Redfort series: "The coolest girl hero in years.... Child refuses to write down to her tween and teen audience and challenges readers with more twists than a curling tongs party." (The Times) "Redfort is one of the best things to happen to 10-plus British fiction." (The Times) "The new Ruby Redfort book is utterly exceptionordinarily brilliant." (Clarice Bean) "Lauren Child has put imagination and fun back into the real worlds of childhood." (Julia Eccleshare, Guardian) "Cool, punchy, stylish." (Sun) "A cracking adventure." (Mail) "What more could adventure-loving girls want?" (The Sunday Times) Members Reviews: Amazing Fantastic book, fantastic plot, fantastic reader, not to mention fantastic buy. Fantastically worth it. Thanks :) Excellent! It was fantastic! Love the story and the narrator makes it even better and realistic.

Between Worlds Audiobook by Skip Brittenham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Skip Brittenham) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:20:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between Worlds Author: Skip Brittenham Narrator: Katie Schorr Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Immersive augmented reality brings this action-packed fantasy to life. The town of Eden Grove has a legend: In the center of a pine forest there is an aspen grove, and in the center of the aspen grove is an ancient, magnificent tree. A tree that grants wishes. Mayberry and Marshall have heard the stories about the Wishing Tree, but they know nothing like that could really exist near their dreary town. Misunderstood and restless, the teenagers wish for a lot of things, including being on another planet altogether. Somewhere with magic and adventure - someplace where they can be heroes. And then the unlikeliest thing happens: On a hike through the forest, they find the Wishing Tree. The pair make their wish, fall asleep...and wake up on Nith, a world that is exactly what they asked for. The alien landscape is beautiful, but it's also full of dangerous and fantastic creatures, and almost without exception the creatures are hungry. Soon Mayberry and Marshall learn two very important facts about their wish: first, that magic comes at a very steep cost; second, that they can be heroes only if they can survive. The journey that follows will test the limits of their courage and strength...and change them in ways they haven't begun to imagine. This epic work brings fantasy to life, first by inviting listeners into another world, then by using cutting-edge augmented reality technology to bring the world alive in interactive 3D. Members Reviews: I love how books are starting to incorporate unique ideas to ... Between Worlds is a middle grade adventure story which features AR technology throughout the book. You can download an app that works with the book, which brings the pages alive. I love how books are starting to incorporate unique ideas to make reading a whole other experience. But as much as I do love technology, I think for the most part reading should just be reading without extra bells and whistles because thereâs nothing better than an imagination plus a good book. I guess I feel like instead of enchancing it, it takes away from the reading experience for readers who may get distracted easily such as young readers. Even though thatâs just my opinion, I really think kids will love it to pieces. I showed my young daughter and she was so fascinated by the concept. Anyway, Mayberry and Marshall are two teens who end up stumbling upon a wishing tree in an area called Mystery Forest. There is an aspen groove which the local town council named Mystery Forest. Since so many people get lost there you gotta have a permit to get in. After falling asleep under the wishing tree, they wake up in a magical world occupied with creatures. The thing I loved most about this book is the world. The world is what makes adventure stories so fun! It was really fast paced (once it really got going) and it ended up being such a quick and fun read. I did like the writing style, but I feel like since the main characters were teens the writing was a bit too simple. As far as the characters, I loved that they were just simply average. A lot of times with middle grade or ya, you get characters who are perfect (but they just donât realize it if you know what I mean). However, Mayberry and Marshall were just two normal teens who had a hard time fitting in with the rest of the crowd. I think they are very relatable! Ultimately, I really enjoyed Between Worlds but it didnât blow me away or anything.

Brightwood Audiobook by Tania Unsworth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tania Unsworth) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:27:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brightwood Author: Tania Unsworth Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: When Daisy Fitzjohn's mother leaves their crumbling Gothic home early one morning and doesn't return, Daisy, with no one to help her but her imaginary friends, must fight to save her home and her life from a dangerous and mysterious stranger. Daisy Fitzjohn knows there are two worlds: the outside world and the world of Brightwood Hall, her home - and the only place she's ever been. Daisy and her mother have everything they need within its magnificent, half-ruined walls. They may not have a computer or phone, but Daisy has all the friends she could want, including a mischievous talking rat named Tar and the ghostly presence of a long-ago explorer who calls herself Frank. When Daisy's mother leaves one morning, a strange visitor arrives on the estate, claiming to be a distant cousin, James Gritting. But as the days tick by and Daisy's mother doesn't return, Gritting becomes more and more menacing. He wants Brightwood for himself, and he will do anything to get it, unless Daisy, with only her imaginary companions to help her, can stop him. Tania Unsworth takes listeners on a twisting, heart-pounding journey through dark corridors and wild, untamed gardens in this novel perfect for fans of Doll Bones and Coraline. Members Reviews: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK! This was a slow story at first , but it picked up in the end . I ENJOYED THIS BOOK SO MUCH Rather a different sort of mystery. I'm not sure quite what I expected this book to be, but I found it a rather surprising sort of read. For one thing, there are only two human characters for most of the story, and secondly, the house, Brightwood Hall, is such an integral part of the story that it almost feels like a character itself. Daisy's mother, Caroline Fitzjohn is the first person we meet in the story, just as she and her family set off on their yacht. But Caroline leaves to ship to go looking for her doll's lost shoe and thus is the only family member to survive a terrible accident. Unfortunately, the trauma of losing her whole family leads Caroline to start hoarding things in what she calls "day boxes". Each day box contains miscellaneous items that represent the events of the day. The problem is that over the years, Caroline accumulates thousands of these boxes and ends up having major shelving installed throughout the mansion. Daisy, of course, grows up surrounded by her mother's boxes and her hoarding of food and other supplies, so none of it strikes her as unusual, not at first anyway. But Daisy has never left Brightwood Hall, so the outside world is unknown to her except for what she has read about in her studies with her mother. When her mother leaves to go to town one day and doesn't return, Daisy is left to care for herself and wonder what happened to her. But her rather unusual friends, a rat named Tar, and a ghostly, imaginary explorer girl named Frank, help her cope. But when a stranger shows up who seems to know the place, but who is surprised to see her, Daisy's feelings of unease grow. Daisy's suspicions grow bigger as it becomes evident that this man has a rather uncomfortable connection to her mother. When Daisy is forced to confront the man her life really, truly becomes endangered. This is definitely one of the most unusual thriller/mysteries that I've read for the middle grade crowd. Maybe because the only real help Daisy has is an imaginary/ghost girl who comes and goes at awkward moments.

The Stolen One Audiobook by Suzanne Crowley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Suzanne Crowley) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:37:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stolen One Author: Suzanne Crowley Narrator: Sarah Coomes Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Then a stranger appears in their cottage, bringing the mystery of Kat's birth with her. In one night, Kat's destiny finds her: She will leave. She will journey to London, and her skill with the needle will attract the notice of the magnificent Queen Elizabeth - and of the wolves of the court. She will discover what Grace would never tell her. Everything will unravel. Members Reviews: Great fun historical fiction at it's best, I loved the characters and the narrator made the story come alive. worth listening to twice!

Somniare Audiobook by D. T. Dyllin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. T. Dyllin) — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 04:58:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Somniare Subtitle: Somniare, Book 1 Author: D. T. Dyllin Narrator: Johanna Fairview Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-17 Publisher: Tik Tok Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Remy Novem was murdered.... But she didn't die. Forced to escape to Somniare, a dream landscape, Remy must somehow survive living nightmares, and endless torment without using her magic. Her only hope for freedom is to hitch a ride with a human back into reality, tricking the poor creature into believing no harm will befall them. Remy isn't troubled by the fact that she must kill to live.... Until love changes everything. Members Reviews: Mixed bag. Would you try another book from D. T. Dyllin and/or Johanna Fairview? Probably yes, because this book was a mixed bag. This book had a unique world building element and kept me confused about what's happening for some time (which is both a positive and negative aspect, if you know what I mean). Thus, when the dream world was explained, it became a little exciting. But then, the characters didn't quite develop from there on. Both main characters had just one shade. And thus didn't make me drawn to them. I was mostly in "meh" mode. And Remy running in "Harry Potter mode" didn't help it. She kept doing stupid things and still "saving the day" by convenient incidents / luck. That really irks me. That said, just because of the good world building I see in this book, I might give another chance to a different book from the author. How could the performance have been better? The narration was kinda irritating me too. The narrator over dramatized the narration. Throughout the book, it sounded like Remy was on the edge. Last word of every sentence is dragged. Felt weird to me. Any additional comments? I voluntarily received a free copy of this book from the author / narrator / publisher and I'm leaving an unbiased review. Think of It Like an Anime... The voice performance was really good. There was one word, the word Kiernan used for witches (which I listened to this so I'm not sure how to spell it), which really drove me crazy. It might have been accurate as far as pronunciation, but it came out sounding like someone clearing their throat. Other than that, the voice acting was spot on, almost as near perfect as you can get. The story... while it was entertaining in parts, it lacked something. Overall, I'm not fond of the "spunky agency" heroines in YA novels, but towards the end it was at least explained in part why Remy was so foolish and gung-ho in the earlier part. She wasn't a bad protagonist, with that explained, but it was hard to like her for a while. I will say this: bravo to the author for having a bisexual protagonist! I gave that a star all by itself! You just don't see that. The actual story had to do with Remy trying to find her way out of the dream realm, which is called Somniare. I see there's a sequel to it, which isn't surprising since this volume ended on a cliffhanger. It more or less was complete at the end, but obviously meant to lead into the next book. I'm not sure if it's a true cliffhanger or not, but there's enough at stake I would say it is. Not very fond of books leaving off on cliffhangers. Even if it's part of a series, the end should be well defined, and the whole a satisfying story on its own. The world of Sominare is really fascinating though, and I think the author did a fantastic job of world-building. It was a simple concept, yet unique enough that it stood out.

Soprano Trouble Audiobook by Victoria Kimble

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victoria Kimble) — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:16:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Soprano Trouble Subtitle: Choir Girls, Book 1 Author: Victoria Kimble Narrator: Victoria Kimble Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-17 Publisher: TouchPoint Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Summer McKidd is a bright, compassionate seventh grader. She has a good group of friends, which can be a hard feat for someone in junior high. She and her friends love to sing in their choir at school, and this is where her trouble begins. At the fall concert, her friends drag her into a mean prank and Summer is soon sentenced to nursery duty at church. When she walks into the nursery, she sees that the victim of their prank is also a volunteer. Summer begins a friendship with this girl but soon sees that she will have to choose between her group of friends and her new friend. Can Summer do what is right and keep her friends? Members Reviews: Great life lessons learned This book was a very enjoyable , moving story that kept me wanting to read to the very end. It had relationships, compassion , struggles, and learning how beneficial doing right always wins. I thought is was well written and wanting to enjoy learning more about these teens in books to come. It is definitely a good book for pre teens as well as beyond. I believe many will enjoy this book as much as I did. Happy reading ! Five Stars Such a great book for tweens! My 9 year-old loved it. What a wonderful wholesome book that addresses real friend issues girls are ... What a wonderful wholesome book that addresses real friend issues girls are facing today. Young girls can totally relate to Summer and the decision she has to make! Can't wait for my 4 girls to read this! I received a copy of this book from TouchPoint Press in exchange for my honest review Great example for tweens. I gave this book to a friend with a ten year old daughter. She said her daughter loved it and it was a great example of how to handle situations she was going through right now. Loved this book Loved this book! It clearly role plays how teens can speak out against racism and bullying. I can't wait to read the next books in this series. Well done!

The League of Doorways (A Book of Vampires, Werewolves & Black Magic) (The Doorways Saga 2)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim O'Rourke) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:30:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The League of Doorways (A Book of Vampires, Werewolves & Black Magic) (The Doorways Saga 2) Author: Tim O'Rourke Narrator: Fred Wolinsky Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-22-14 Publisher: Ravenwoodgreys Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: With a werewolf and a vampire for company, Zach Black makes his way across a vast apocalyptic wasteland in search of the box which contains the Heart of Endra. In the desert, they stumble across a mechanical man who tells Zach and his friends that if they want to reach the box, they will have to cross a desolate land inhabited by terrifying creatures, which have been smuggled from the other side of the doorways. But with a traitor amongst his midst, Zach's every step is being planned and manipulated by the evil sorcerer, Throat. As Zach makes his journey, little does he know he is being led into a trap which could ultimately lead to his death and the destruction of the world he has promised to save. Critic Reviews: "I really did love this tale. It reminded me of Lemoney Snicket and The Spiderwick Chronicles with the detail of a Neil Gaimen novel. It has all the aspects to become the next great classic." (Greta, Paranormal Wastelands Book Reviews) "This novel has a little something for everyone, and I feel like this adventure story and the writing style are similar to that of Tolkien and Lemony Snicket." (A Book Vacation Book Reviews) Members Reviews: Don't Leave Me Hanging! What did you love best about The League of Doorways? The way that the author brought all the groups, each with their own agenda, to the same place, ready for a final confrontation. What was one of the most memorable moments of The League of Doorways? At the very end of Book 2 when it is revealed that Leana may have been the one that sold out her friends. Have you listened to any of Fred Wolinskys other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, Mr. Wolinsky again gives us a fine performance making each character distinct and believable. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Jack Black is finally united with his sister but can't seem to help her. Any additional comments? Please hurry and finish Book 3! Jack needs to save his sister, and their uncle must pay for his crimes. There is another cliffhanger at the end - again AudioBook Review: Stars: Overall: 4 Narration: 4 Story 4 The second in this trilogy picks right up where the first ended, or didnt since the author is an apparent fan of the cliffhanger. While I understand the reasons for them, in titles geared to younger readers I am NOT a fan (not much for myself either) as I believe that each story should have some conclusion that makes you curious about what next, not struggling to sort out a long or drawn-out plot point. But that is really my biggest issue with this story: again ORourke manages to build a world that is solid and inventive, and give us plenty of action to follow. There are new characters: good, bad and ugly to get to know again in this story, while some carry-over from the first book does happen, this is really a solid deepening of the characters we met in book one: and you CANNOT jump into this story expecting to follow along. You will be hopelessly lost as the action starts with very little breathing time, and we jump right in to it all: not a ton of catch up or background from the first book.

Bouncing Off the Moon Audiobook by David Gerrold

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Gerrold) — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:05:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bouncing Off the Moon Subtitle: Starsiders, Book 2 Author: David Gerrold Narrator: Vikas Adam Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Having escaped both an Earth on the verge of global collapse and their squabbling parents in a "divorce" at Geosynchronous Station, a newly independent Charles and his two brothers find themselves alone on the Moon with very few prospects. Worse, they are being hunted by ruthless interplanetary corporations who would stop at nothing to come in possession of a memory bar the boys smuggled on board. Can they make it on their own? Who can they trust? Charles thought the moon would be a new beginning. He will be lucky just to stay alive. Members Reviews: Master Gerrold does it once again Gerrold sequels don't disappoint. This is an incredible continuation of Jumping Off the Planet. I wondered how Gerrold was going to make the moon as interesting as the beanstalk, lushly described in the previous book. I thought, "Well, the moon's just a sandy rock." But Gerrold made the moon of the future into an exciting and fascinating place, a wild west of survival technologies that has flourished into a planet-wide colony of three million people, each with their own agendas and means of coping with life in a vacuum. Now that's sci-fi. This will knock your socks off. A Worthy Sequel! If you're thinking of reading David Gerrold's latest young-adult novel, "Jumping Off The Moon" without reading the first one, "Bouncing Off The Planet", be prepared to be completely lost. This worthy sequel to "...Planet" begins only a week after the action of the first. The characters already established, as is the plot, "...Moon" is a continuation of the wonderful story. "Chigger" and his two brothers are still fleeing from many people, including their parents, while unknowingly toting a stuffed robotic animal endowed with super-intelligence. While this super-intelligence is only in its test phases, a few units have "escaped" and are loose in the solar system. "Chigger" finds out that his little brothers stuffed monkey is actually a sentient being on the lam from many nations who would control it. Most of the action takes place on the cold, sterile and anonymous surface and sub-surface of Earth's Moon, which has been colonized by the "Loonies", a nickname for lunar inhabitants.

Nissa Audiobook by Bethany Lopez

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bethany Lopez) — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 18:48:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nissa Subtitle: A Contemporary Fairy Tale Author: Bethany Lopez Narrator: Michelle Chaho Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-14 Publisher: Bethany Lopez Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Nissa is following her mother's path, and wants to be the best Fairy Godmother she can be. She's not thrilled when her new project turns out to be a teenaged girl. When she meets Vicky, and her brother Levi, Nissa has no idea what an impact they will have on her life. This is the project that will forever change or seal her fate.... Members Reviews: A genuine feel-good fairy tale I found this book to be absolutely charming, and intriguing still. Even if it is a fairy tale for adult people it has the wits, allure, and magic of a story that is genuine, original and has all the essentials of a fairytale, without being aimed at a child. That is not so common. It doesn't branch out in violence, sex or faul language to keep people interested, instead its built solid around an intriguing plot, lovely characters, a bit of humor (I loved that part) and emotions. The whole story is a interesting read, and it makes for a really warm smile worthy experience in some parts. I must say that this Author has skillfully managed to avoid the slippery slope of being similar or rewriting existing fairytales, this is unique, and still belongs with the treasured fairytales that exist. I warmly recommend this book to those who wish for a feel-good read. A Fairy's Fate Fairy godmothers are responsible for helping people find their happiness, but who intervenes for them to find their own happiness?ÂNissa: A Contemporary Fairy Tale by Bethany Lopez depicts the fateful mission that changes a young fairy godmother's life forever. At 900 years old, Nissa is a young fairy. Taking on the role of Godmother from her mother, Nissa has been training to help improve humans' lives. In her first solo mission, Nissa is tasked with helping a teenage girl, Vicky, with her self-confidence, which seems a simple enough job. The complicating factor for Nissa's personal life is the girl's older brother, Levi, who Nissa believes, no matter how outlandish it might seem, is her life mate. If that's true, the decisions that Nissa makes will change all their lives forever. This was a quick, light, fun read. While the story started off with an info-dump-esque introduction to Nissa and the world of fairies, once the premise was established, the rest of the narrative read as a more natural progression and reveal of necessary information in this brief tale, although there could be more development of character and world description. Addressing the pervasive topic of bullying, this narrative fortunately doesn't having anything too dark or graphic happen to Vicky, but it still demonstrates the effect that bullying can have on a person and how it could alter their typical behavior. Light, fun read for fairy lovers This is a sweet, quick read that's light and fun. I worried in the first couple chapters that I would lose interest, but turns out, I was just confused by Nissa's fairyland like she was by the human world when she joined in. Once I got a grasp on how things worked, I got more into it - the details Lopez thought out are many and interesting, from how they become Fairy Godmothers to the general fairy world like how they sleep in the woods. The romance between Levi and Nissa was very sweet, but it was the friendship between Nissa and her "project" that I liked so much, watching Vicky develop, grow confidence, and stand up for herself.

Timothy Phillips Audiobook by Cliff Ball

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cliff Ball) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 07:15:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Timothy Phillips Subtitle: The End Times Saga, Book 5 Author: Cliff Ball Narrator: Michael Welte Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-14 Publisher: Cliff Ball Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Timothy Phillips is a 19-year-old Christian young adult who loves to sing in church. One day, he's discovered by the producer of a national talent show. Timothy goes on the show, performs country music instead of the Christian Southern Gospel he prefers, and ends up winning his portion of the show. As he encounters increasing hostility towards Christians, he begins to follow the world instead of Christ. The story follows his highs and lows as he becomes a famous country musician shortly before the end times. Members Reviews: Great read This book was a wonderful example of how quickly someone can turn from the Lord. If you start forsaking Bible reading/study and prayer, it doesn't take long to revert back to worldly ways. We need to stay focused on God and His Word, so we will know the right things to do. Listen for that still small voice through God's Word and prayer. He will never steer you wrong. Worth your time. I will start this review off by saying that I liked this story and that it is a book that's worth reading. As I read it I kept thinking that fans of the X-Factor, American Idol, and The Voice should be reading this one. Those shows are great entertainment but sometimes I wonder what goes on behind the scenes. I wonder how the winners deal with their new fame and I wonder how they are treated by the record companies. I know this story is fictional but it's the first one that I've read that even comes close to touching on the subject and I found that interesting. Overall I found the main character to be a little frustrating in the sense that he tends to go along with everyone else's agenda but, in the end, that seems to be the lesson of this story. Christians ought to make a stand, and when they don't, well, bad things tend to happen. This story is presented as a stand alone story and, for the most part, it works. However, as I read it there were some things going on that left me with the sense of needing more background. I found it slightly distracting but in a good way. It makes me want to read the other stories in this series. There was one area of the story that I wasn't crazy about. Without giving too much away there is a moment in the story where the main character is no longer just a bystander but an actual participant in some of the 'bad' things that are happening around him. The only problem is that when it happens it happens fast and because it is never expressly shown that he has moved in this direction then it came as a small shock. It's not a deal breaker but i would've preferred to have been eased into it. In the end, good writing, good story, and it should inspire others to stand strong in their beliefs. nice, easy read with an encouraging purpose This is my first book by Cliff Ball, but his end times series has intrigued me since I first heard of it. "Timothy Phillips" was an easy, enjoyable read I would recommend to anyone interested in keeping up the Christian lifestyle in the midst of temptation. I imagine it probably would appeal particularly to teens and young adults, as the main character is a young man who wins a music competition that propels him into fame and stardom. I expected the book to deal more with end-times issues. Besides a few things going on in the background and at the very end, the story could just as easily have taken place in today's era.

Prom Dates & Softball Bats Audiobook by Chrissy Wissler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chrissy Wissler) — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:20:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prom Dates & Softball Bats Subtitle: A Little League Story Author: Chrissy Wissler Narrator: Kelly Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-14 Publisher: Blue Cedar Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Jenny, like any good pitcher, knows when to throw at a batter. When to throw a fastball. And when to drop and cover. Like now. Especially as big, meaty Lacey glares at her. Hands the size of bear paws, and the entire softball team saying in pretty clear words: Go. Home. The short story that inspired the novel Swing Away. A story of friendship, finding your own place, and just maybe, a date to the prom. Members Reviews: Five Stars Too short!

Bad Audiobook by Francine Pascal

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Francine Pascal) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 07:21:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Subtitle: Fearless, Book 13 Author: Francine Pascal Narrator: Elizabeth Evans Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: I finally have Sam. I finally have a family. I finally have a way out. What's so bad about that? Members Reviews: Great for older teens I love this series, I love a strong female lead character. Gaia has it all. I wish the whole series came in a bundle with three books in one like the first three bundles do. Warning, 36 book series, no one told me before I got sucked in to Gaia's life! Great Book I bought this book for my daughter. She loves to read and loves this series. She finishes them so fast, it seems like I am buying them every other day. I would recommend this book and series. Wonderful books My granddaughter just loves the series and now her sister is reading them. Thank you very much for getting them here so fast. One of the best cliffhangers yet. Let me pose a question, how long has it been since Francine Pascal has hung out in New York City? I ask this because of something that has irked me in the series, in particular in Fearless #13. Sam Moon, the apple of Gaia's eye --- or perhaps we should say the cruller in her Krispie Kreme box --- fantasizes that he and G could one day share a "cheap one bedroom in the East Village." As a current New Yorker, let me just say that such an apartment does not exist. If it did I'd be living there. I've noticed quite a bit of this Alphabet City bashing, and although years ago it was considered rather seedy, it is now lined with boutiques, bars, and restaurants. Having vented my Manhattan-centric complaint, I will move on. BAD, the 13th book of Pascal's latest blonde heroine series, takes a new and unexpected turn --- Gaia is happy. You remember Gaia, the girl born without the fear gene and whose mother was shot in front of her, not to mention her best friend, and most recently, her foster mother. Why is Gaia happy? It all comes down to a boy of course, a certain cruller of a boy. After reaching across miles of misunderstandings, evil conniving, and heaps of bad luck, Gaia and Sam are finally a couple. Knowing the series --- this is not Sweet Valley --- I'm sure their trouble is far from over, but for a few blissful moments Gaia can actually be a normal teenage girl and get all tingly about making out with her crush. Before the two hormonally charged teens can get too chummy, new problems arise. Sam's friend Mike, whom Ella injected with dangerous amounts of heroin, is hanging on precariously in the hospital; and Loki, Gaia's evil uncle --- her father's twin --- who she thinks is actually a decent guy named Oliver, is scheming to get Gaia to come with him to Germany. In the meantime, Gaia's over-stressed father defies CIA orders and races around the city trying to protect his daughter. The final chapter of this harrowing story is one of the best cliffhangers yet --- is the man Gaia gets on the plane with Loki, or her father disguising himself as Loki? I have my theories, but you'll have to read the book to come up with your own. Despite the rather lame side story about Gaia's friend Ed and ultra annoying diva Heather, this latest Fearless book has potential to bring the series to an exciting climax. Just don't believe all the hype about NYC. --- Reviewed by Dakota King Drastic Change I have to admit that this series is my favorite, so while I may be biased, I'll also have a completely honest opinion on how they compare to the rest.

The Sweetest Touch Audiobook by Marie Higgins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marie Higgins) — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:22:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sweetest Touch Subtitle: Sons of Worthington, Book 2 Author: Marie Higgins Narrator: Jaicie Kirkpatrick Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-15 Publisher: Marie Higgins Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Louisa wakes from a deep, heavy fog, surrounded by strangers and horrified to discover she's been the sole victim of a terrible buggy accident. Worse...she remembers nothing. Trevor Worthington, Duke of Kenbridge, can't trust women. Yet after nearly killing the amnesiac Louisa, he has little choice but to open his home to her. His heart softens to the straggly woman in beggar's garb as he strives to help her regain her memory. As proof of Louisa's scars - both physical and those lurking beneath the surface - come to light, Trevor finds himself more and more drawn to the mysterious woman. However he is hesitant to enter another nightmarish entanglement like his first marriage. Louisa is all too happy to accept employment in the duke's household, though it quickly becomes apparent she doesn't fit in at all! For starters, she speaks French and has no skills to speak of. Bits and pieces of conflicting memories flash through her mind, lending more confusion to the puzzle of her life. Fortunately the duke proves ever patient with her myriad of mistakes, and Louisa finds herself falling in love with the kind, brooding man. As their budding relationship progresses from improper to scandalous, Louisa's memory begins to return. Dare she tell Trevor the horrible truths of her past? That she belongs to an evil man known only as Macgregor? As the heartbreaking facts of Louisa's past are exposed and decade-old questions come to light, will the truth keep these lovers from happiness? Will Trevor be able to give love another chance? Or will Louisa's sweet touch prove yet another forgotten memory? Members Reviews: Kind of predictable It was the narration that kind of ruined the story however the story was very predictable and stalled in a few places.

The Tightrope Walkers Audiobook by David Almond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Almond) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:53:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tightrope Walkers Author: David Almond Narrator: Richard Halverson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: International award-winner David Almond draws on memories of his early years in Tyneside, England, for a moving coming-of-age novel, masterfully told. A gentle visionary coming of age in the shadow of the shipyards of Northern England, Dominic Hall is torn between extremes. On the one hand, he craves the freedom he feels when he steals away with the eccentric girl artist next door, Holly Stroud - his first and abiding love - to balance above the earth on a makeshift tightrope. With Holly, Dom dreams of a life different in every way from his shipbuilder dad's, a life fashioned of words and images and story. On the other hand, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the brutal charms of Vincent McAlinden, a complex bully who brings out Dom's darker desires, awakening something wild and reckless and killing in his nature. In a raw and beautifully crafted bildungsroman, David Almond reveals the rich inner world of a boy teetering on the edge of manhood, a boy so curious and alive and open to impulse that we fear for him and question his balance - and ultimately exult in his triumphs. Critic Reviews: "Halverson switches effortlessly between a voice of maturity looking back on childhood and the voice of a child experiencing awe, pain, love, and trauma.... A rich and rewarding listen." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Deeply personal coming-of-age story about family, social class, love and the artistic life in THE TIGHTROPE WALKERS In THE TIGHTROPE WALKERS, David Almond writes a deeply personal coming-of-age story about family, social class, love and the artistic life --- all couched in exquisitely lovely prose. Every once in a while, I am assigned to review a book whose prose is so close to perfect that I'm tempted to simply string together a series of excerpts so potential readers can dive into the language themselves rather than wade through my comparatively clumsy attempts to distill the book's plot and themes. So, just to get things out of my system, let's start with a passage from David Almond's THE TIGHTROPE WALKERS about the coming of spring: "We wanted to walk and run with confidence across the earth. Wanted the sun to haul itself up from its sullen place low over the horizon, to get into the air above us and bliddy shine. Which it started to do of course. For the world turns, and keeps on turning, no matter how things might feel in the darkest of times. And carpets of ice on ponds retreated, and flowers of frost on windows faded, and pipes burst and homes were flooded, and gardens turned to muddy patches, and the whole world started to relax, to sigh." Winter in the narrator's northern industrial hometown of Newcastle, England, can seem particularly brutal, much like the city itself, which is dominated by the shipbuilding industry that employs most of the housing estate's fathers and sons (at least Dominic's part of it, anyway). Dominic's father is one of the blue-collar workers in the shipyards, but Dominic --- a quietly observant boy with a knack for putting words to paper ---dreams of a different sort of life for himself.

Destiny Revealed Audiobook by Cris Pasqueralle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cris Pasqueralle) — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 19:33:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Destiny Revealed Subtitle: The Destiny Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Cris Pasqueralle Narrator: Elizabeth Phillips Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-14 Publisher: Cosby Media Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: On the day of their 13th birthdays, twins Jack and Maddie Austin receive a special gift from their Uncle Benny: two necklaces, along with a note shrouded in secrecy. The celebration is interrupted by three intruders, led by the evil being Tardon, who kidnaps the twin's parents. Uncle Benny manages to escape with the twins and later, reveals the truth behind both their gifts and identities: that Jack and Maddie are powerful wizards from the magical realm. Now, faced with the decision of a lifetime, they must return to that realm, rescue their parents and save all the realms from imminent doom. Members Reviews: Magical Adventure This magical adventure has the heart and ties of true family. Twins search for their missing parents and begin to find themselves along the way. Mean while making new friends and discovering enemies they never knew they had. It was foretold Jack and Matty (short for Matilda?) are twins. A very uncommon thing in our world. It is even more rare from the realm where they have come from! Tomorrow is their 13th birthday and their lives are about to change forever. Their innocence will be shattered and they will need to come together if they hope to survive. I really enjoyed this novel. There was the right amount fantasy but still feels as if it is real. The author has done an excellent job of slowly releasing details, foreshadowing, without giving away too much. The narrator reading the story helped to add a sense of character. For the most part I enjoyed her performance though occasionally I felt the emphasis was a little off how I felt the situation should have been. I really liked the sound of her voice and how she slightly changed her voice depending on who was the speaker. I cannot wait to listen to the next book. We are left knowing there is more coming as the story most definitely cannot be left as it is at the end of this book. You are left happy enough ..... But eager to know what happens next in the twins adventure. I received a copy of this audible recording in exchange for my honest opinion which I have provided based on my personal use, having listened no less than three times!

Chasing Power Audiobook by Sarah Beth Durst

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sarah Beth Durst) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 05:16:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chasing Power Author: Sarah Beth Durst Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Sixteen-year-old Kayla was born with the ability to move things with her mind - things like credit cards and buttons on cash registers - and she has become a master shoplifter. She steals to build up enough money for her and her mom to be able to flee if her dad finds them againwhich would mean grave danger for them both. When she's caught stealing by a boy named Daniel - a boy with the ability to teleport - he needs her help and is willing to blackmail her to get it. Together, they embark on a quest to find and steal an ancient incantation, written on three indestructible stones and hidden millennia ago, all to rescue Daniel's kidnapped mother. But Kayla has no idea that this rescue mission will lead back to her own family - and to betrayals that she may not be able to forgive - or survive. Members Reviews: Promising but failed to engage. I mistakenly expected a story about superpowers and I liked the idea of blending that with more mythical quest sort of story. Chasing Power was actually based around magic and magical abilities and while I enjoyed the Deep South voodoo elements, I generally dont enjoy books about witchcraft. The premise was still interesting though and the characters had lots of potential. Unfortunately, Kayla and the rest of the cast ultimately failed to engage me enough to get through the messy third act. Chasing Power descended into anti-climactic melodrama with inconsequential villains that left me checking the time remaining. Chasing Power wasnt terrible but it will be forgettable.

No Good Audiobook by John Hope

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Hope) — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:20:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Good Author: John Hope Narrator: David L. Stanley Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: John Hope Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Twelve-year-old Johnny "No Good" Emmerstaff is an only child in a semi-rural section of Sanford, Florida in the late 1940s - until town snitch Tommy J drops in with the news that Johnny is getting a brother, an orphan named Josh. At first, Johnny doesn't know what to think of Josh. He's short, quiet, and he's butting into his life, sharing his bed, and eating his pancakes. But when Johnny's friend, Cully, picks on Josh, Johnny sticks up for him - his new brother. Soon after, Tommy J is found murdered, and the town forms a posse to track down the killer. The town's main suspect is an elderly Negro nicknamed Old Man Badeau, who all the kids in town think is bewitched. But Josh knows more about Old Man Badeau than anyone else. And when Johnny squeals the secret, Josh runs off with the killer still on the loose. Johnny must now track Josh down before it's too late. In the process, he discovers who he really is. Recipient of the Florida Writers Association's Royal Palm Literary Award, this heart-felt story brings to life a lost segment of American life when boys could be boys as they struggle to understand racial prejudice and how to see people for who they really are. Members Reviews: creepy I never want to eat gingerbread again now. chapter 3 Is creepy.. whoever called this ton Sawyer esque was way wrong

Bone Breath and the Vandals Audiobook by Peg Kehret

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peg Kehret) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:26:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bone Breath and the Vandals Author: Peg Kehret Narrator: Carine Montbertrand Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: The police are on the alert. Vandals are attacking local schools with spray-paint and graffiti. When the gang's next target is Kayo and Rosie's elementary school, the two sixth-grade friends are angry and frightened by the senseless crime. Suddenly one night, the two girls and their canine buddy, Bone Breath, surprise the vandals in action. In the silence, Bone Breath barks. As Kayo and Rosie run, they hear footsteps behind them. A hand reaches out for Rosie. The girls will need more than sharp wits and furry companions to escape danger this time. Get ready for another adventure in the Frightmares series by Peg Kehret, author of Cat Burglar on the Prowl and other award-winning young reader books. Filled with fast-paced action and nonstop suspense, Bone Breath and the Vandals will have you holding your breath and keeping your fingers crossed for Kayo and Rosie until the very last minute. Members Reviews: Bone Breath and the Vandals Looking for books like Goosebumps -only better? Peg Kehret's "Frightmares" are your answer. Though not recently published, I can't keep these books on the library shelves. Once kids read one - they are hooked to read them all. Bone Breath and the Vandals is about a girl named Rosie - who's dog, Bone Breath, runs off. While trying to find the dog, Rosie finds out who is vandalizing the school and they find her. Into a school Dumpster she goes - only who will find Rosie? Read it and find out...... Five Stars More than met my expectations can't put this book down My aunt gave me this book when I was in the hospital. Bless her heart, I loved it. Bone Breath is a dog. His owner Rosie and her friend Kayo's school is being tormented by vandels. I don't want to blow it for ya, but this is a great book for kids looking for a thrill.

Elle Burton and the Reflective Portals Audiobook by Peggy M. McAloon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peggy M. McAloon) — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:11:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elle Burton and the Reflective Portals Author: Peggy M. McAloon Narrator: LC Kane Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-15 Publisher: Peggy McAloon Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Elle Burton is an ordinary kid... or so she thinks. She loves to wear pretty clothes, play with her friends, and finish her homework. On her 10th birthday she encounters Eunie Mae, a tiny, fairylike being who comes from a world called Fiori. She begins a journey that leads her from this world into another dimension through reflective portals where winged creatures called Fiorins are linked to all human life. Other than some children under the age of eight, the only human beings who can see Fiorins are guides - humans who have been chosen to help the inhabitants of Fiori protect the children of Earth. Being a guide seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. Elle loves helping others, and now she'll have magical assistance. There are those who don't want her to succeed. Evil forces do everything in their power to keep the guides from offering support to those in need. Will Elle be able to unleash the magic in the pendant she has been given by the Fiorin leader Mother Blue or will she have to depend on others for solutions? Elle is not sure she has what it takes to be a Guide. She questions everyone's belief and trust in her, especially when she stumbles into trouble. In spite of her fears and insecurities in her new role as a guide, she is always there when called upon to help children in trouble Join her as she enlists the Fiorin warrior Amadeus and others to help her protect human children against bullying and physical abuse. The children Elle encounters are dependent on her decisions and quick responses. Travel with her to Fiori and discover magical foot lockers, spider elevators, and the beloved Pegasus. Join her crusade to protect the world's children. Her journey to adulthood begins as she attempts to complete the three challenges, predicted centuries ago. She is a modern-day role model who embodies everything that is good in this world. Will she be strong enough to combat the problems children face in the 21st Century? Members Reviews: A refreshing read. Any additional comments? This was such a refreshing read. The summary says it all, so let's get down to what I thought! Elle (pronounced Ellie) is an awesome and worthy heroine. She is chosen to be a Guardian and despite being only 10, she takes on the huge responsibility. She has such a heart of gold that it's impossible not to like her. Being a guardian comes with a lot of responsibilities and hardship but Elle takes it all in her stride. She is definitely an amazing role model for kids. Plot wise, its quite fast paced. There is so much going on in this book, that it's hard to say too much more in case I spoil something so all I'll say is that I really liked the idea of the Fiorins and what they are there for. They are there to keep the children of Earth safe. They can only fly through a childs reflection and to most kids, look like butterflies. When a child is born, it's their job to reach the baby and kiss them, which gives the children kindness etc. The times they don't make it in time are the times that the children grow up to be bullies etc. It was such a unique and awesome concept!! Anyway, this was such a sweet book that it's hard not to like it. Everything about it will catch you imagination and not let go. It's a magical adventurous read and one that will stay with you when you finish.

The Sword that Cut the Burning Grass Audiobook by Dorothy Hoobler, Tom Hoobler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothy Hoobler) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 08:27:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sword that Cut the Burning Grass Subtitle: Samurai Detective Series, Book #4 Author: Dorothy Hoobler, Tom Hoobler Narrator: Hayden Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: When the teen-age samurai apprentice, Seikei, is sent on a mission by the shogun, he believes it to be a simple one. The 14-year-old Emperor has refused to carry out his ceremonial duties, and Seikei must persuade him to resume his proper place. But when the emperor is kidnapped in an elaborate plot to overthrow the shogun, Seikeis mission becomes much more dangerous. With the help of a mysterious warrior, he must rescue the Emperor before the sacred sword - said to be unbeatable in battle - falls into the wrong hands. Should he fail, even Seikeis foster father, Judge Ooka, may not be safe. Editorial Reviews: In this mystery set in 18th-century Japan, fourteen-year-old samurai apprentice Seikei is sent by the shogun to persuade the young emperor to carry out his ceremonial duties. It seems like a simple task, but when the emperor is kidnapped in a complicated plot to overthrow the shogun, Seikei's mission takes a dangerous turn. Narrator Hayden Lee's thoughtful performance is framed by his nimble cadence as Seikei, with the help of a mysterious warrior, tries to rescue the emperor before his sacred sword, supposedly unbeatable in battle, ends up in the enemy's hands. Members Reviews: Seikei's Adverntures Continue In this well written novel the adventures of 14 year old Seikei and Judge Ooka continue. All the books in the series are well written, riveting, educational, and just plain fun to read! My male and female students alike highly enjoy learning about Japanese Samurai culture through the Hoobler's novels. the supernatural and suspense was even better. Feudal Japan is always fascinating, however combined with the maintaining of law and order, the supernatural and suspense was even better. Good continuation of Seikei's story My 7th grade students used this book to supplement our reading of the first novel in the series, The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn. The Hooblers did a great job creating characters that help readers understand the world of medieval Japan. We even contacted the Hooblers to ask some questions about the books, and they graciously responded. really fun Samurai mysteries I've read them all - they are really fun. I wish there were more books in the series. I think of these as being like a younger version of the Robert Van Gulik "Judge Dee"stories - Judge Dee was of course Chinese, while Judge Ooka is Japanese. I lived in Japan, I've studied a lot about medieval Japan, these are well done and entertaining. The boy is wonderfully naive. The books rate fairly well in terms of historical accuracy, and the plots are well done. Five Stars Grandson loves it

Jingo Django Audiobook by Sid Fleischman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sid Fleischman) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:51:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jingo Django Author: Sid Fleischman Narrator: Charles Carroll Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Jingo Hawks is out of luck when Mrs. Daggatt from the orphan house hires him out as a chimney sweep to the awful General Dirty-Face Scurlock. But it's gypsy luck that puts Jingo into the right chimney and then into the care of the mysterious Mr. Peacock, who claims to know Jingo's scoundrel father. Together they set out on a treasure hunt for buried gold. But they are not alone - those nasty gold diggers Mrs. Daggatt and General Scurlock are hot on their trail. Members Reviews: Good clean story. Loved the characters. Interesting historical reading about the time and places where the story took place. Sid Fleishman is a great author.

The Printer's Devil Audiobook by Paul Bajoria

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Bajoria) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:20:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Printer's Devil Author: Paul Bajoria Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: This entertaining novel is right at home alongside Charles Dickens Oliver Twist and Leon Garfields Smith. In Victorian London, 12-year-old orphan Mog Winter prints wanted posters about all the dangerous villains. When a brute named Cockburn escapes prison, the ink on the posters is barely dry before Mog gets caught up in the criminal underworld. Soon thieves, crooked schemers - even murderers - are hunting Mog, but he doesnt know why. Members Reviews: Secrets, Snakes and Civility What a wonderful young adult audiobook. Very well written with some nice twists and turns. Fans of mystery novels and young adult fiction alike will enjoy this one. It is an easy read with an over view of the seedier side of London and the cruelty endured by children at the hands of adults. It is nice to see how the children adapt to the poverty of the time and still have confidence in themselves. Help! The Book Won't Let Me Go Mr. Bajoria is most definitely a crafty writer and storyteller. If you think this book just a young adult adventure, stop thinking so much and try relaxing and enjoying the ride. The Printer's Devil has taken me on a wondrous journey of ole London and its jack-the-ripper era atmosphere. The story currently has me held hostage in its pages and is speedily rolling toward a crashing conclusion. what makes this bookknapping so odd is that I've become enchanted with my captor and choose to continue onward, forestalling any rescue attempt. My what a writer. Great Read This is not the sort of book I usually read, but one day while digging through a bargain bin I came across The Printer's Devil and it's sequel, The God of Mischief. They were cheap, so I picked them up. Now, I'm very glad I did so. The Printer's Devil takes place in 19th century London. It's a YA adventure story about 12 year old Mog Winter, who gets involved in a dangerous plot involving thievery, deceit, and murder. The point of view is, for the most part, Mog's. Mog is a charming character whose adventures make for an enjoyable read. Why is there a camel in London, and what makes it so precious people are willing to kill to get their hands on it? Who is the man from Calcutta, and what truth does he know about Mog's past? You'll have to buy the book to find out. too terrible Reviewed by Ian McCurley (age 13) for Reader Views (3/07) Mog Winter is an orphan. He is also the printer's devil, or the youngest apprentice of Mr. Cramplock, the printer. "The Printer's Devil" is set amid 19th century England when the East India Company is the biggest around and London's dockyards are bustling with sailors, foreigners, thieves and criminals of all types. One night when Mog and his dog Lash are delivering a handbill to a customer, Flethick, he comes into Flethick's house and finds him and his friends in a room full of mysterious, intoxicating smoke babbling about Calcutta and India. He knew his mother had died giving birth to him on a ship to Calcutta. Leaving the house, he ran home, and on the way, he nearly bumped into a man with dark skin and wild, white eyes. Running faster, he reached his home, the apartment above Mr. Cramplock's shop and secures the door. At a local tavern he hears a notorious con man talking about the ship, Son of Calcutta, recently docked at the London Docks.

Abraham Lincoln Audiobook by Gary Jeffrey, Kate Petty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Jeffrey) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:26:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Lincoln Subtitle: The Life of America's 16th President Author: Gary Jeffrey, Kate Petty Narrator: Pete Bradbury Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin in 1809. It looked like he would be a simple farmer, but Abe loved books and read anything he could get his hands on. In time, he became a successful lawyer and started getting attention as a politician. Known as a brilliant speaker, Abe impressed enough people to become the 16th president in 1861. Unfortunately, the country was heading for civil war. The issue of slavery divided the North and South, and soon President Lincoln faced the greatest emergency in American history. Despite facing many personal tragedies and dealing with one problem on the battlefields after another, Lincoln stood tall and strong - and saved the union. This retelling of Lincolns remarkable life will fascinate young listeners. Members Reviews: Lincoln's story The cover is deceiving - according to my grandson, Lincoln isn't angry. Lincoln is caught in the circumstances of his times and the the Civil War. This book got his attention. Boys are interested in gory things - assassination is interesting, the ideology of it. The "why" someone would decide to assassinate a President is puzzling. How did this come to be? My grandson has finally decided he likes history and has selected a several historical books on men like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and JFK to read. Personally, as long as he reads, I don't care what he wants to read - I screen the books to determine age appropriateness. Great book, bought the hard cover one an its ... Great book, bought the hard cover one an its a great read. Took a long time to get to me though.

Hallowed: Unearthly Novels, Book 2 Audiobook by Cynthia Hand

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cynthia Hand) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:41:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hallowed: Unearthly Novels, Book 2 Author: Cynthia Hand Narrator: Eloise Oxer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: For months part-angel Clara Gardner trained to face the raging forest fire from her visions and rescue the alluring and mysterious Christian Prescott from the blaze. But nothing could prepare her for the fateful decisions she would be forced to make that day, or the startling revelation that her purpose - the task she was put on earth to accomplish - is not as straightforward as she thought. Now, torn between her increasingly complicated feelings for Christian and her love for her boyfriend, Tucker, Clara struggles to make sense of what she was supposed to do the day of the fire. And, as she is drawn further into the world of part angels and the growing conflict between White Wings and Black Wings, Clara learns of the terrifying new reality that she must face: Someone close to her will die in a matter of months. With her future uncertain, the only thing Clara knows for sure is that the fire was just the beginning. Described by Richelle Mead as "utterly captivating," Unearthly received outstanding reviews, garnered accolades from New York Times best-selling authors, and was named an Indie Next Pick. In this heart-wrenching sequel, Cynthia Hand expertly captures the all-consuming joy of first love - and the agony of loss. This beautifully woven tale will appeal to fans of Lauren Kate, Becca Fitzpatrick, and Aprilynne Pike. Critic Reviews: "Readers who enjoyed the steadfast characters, plotting and romance of Unearthly (2011) can expect more of the same in this equally satisfying sequel." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Loved it Loved the book and really enjoyed the audiobook. Have downloaded the second book straight away.

The Grave Robbers Apprentice Audiobook by Allan Stratton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Allan Stratton) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:35:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Grave Robbers Apprentice Author: Allan Stratton Narrator: Allan Stratton Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Hans doesn't know who he is or where he came from. When he was a baby, he washed ashore in a wooden box and was adopted by the conniving grave robber, Knobbe the Bent. Now fate has thrown him together with Angela von Schwanenberg, a young countess fleeing for her life from the evil Archduke Arnulf and his dreaded Necromancer. Together, these friends are on a daring quest to discover Hans' true identity and to save Angela's parents from the archduke. Join Hans and Angela on their grand adventure as they ride through the depths of the great forest, sled down a mountain in a coffin, and sneak along the secret passageways of the archduke's palace. The Grave Robber's Apprentice is a world of highwaymen, hermits, and dancing bears; and of a boy separated from his family by the sea. In this world anything is possible with luck and imagination - even for a grave robber's apprentice. Members Reviews: Great Fantasy Hans doesnât know who he really is. He know he was washed ashore in a chest and was âadoptedâ by a grave robber. He also knows he has a strange birthmark. One night when robbing graves, he discovers heâs really helping Angela, a young countess escape from her marriage to an evil man. And this gets the necromancer involved. Now you may think Iâm going to tell you what necromancer means, but Iâm not going to. Look it up in a dictionary! As the both seek to escape, which includes a ride down a snowy mountain in a coffin, they discover a lot about themselves including who is Hansâ father. And like all good fantasies, the story ends happilyâat least for those who deserve a happy ending. For the evil ones the ending is not so happy. Cliffhanger I absolutely love the book, but they get reunited and the book ends I want more! I want to know how Hans, Johannes, adjusts to being a prince. I want another book. So please write another one!!!!! It was pretty good. There were some twists that I really liked and left me on the edge of my seat. I recommend this book to people who aren't so fond of reading A good book I thought that this was a very good book. It had a great plot and had some cliff hangers that were very hard not to read. I would not really recommend this book to 4th grade or down because it can be hard to understand. Other than that it was a great book!! Wonderful book! I really enjoyed this book, it was a quick and very entertaining read. The story is full of creepy villains and fantastic heroes and heroines, with a very satisfying ending. I am glad I bought the hardcover version of this book as I plan on keeping it on my bookshelves along with the rest of my favorite books! I will absolutely buy more books by this author.

Forsaken Harbor Audiobook by Laura Kreitzer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Kreitzer) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:26:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forsaken Harbor Subtitle: Summer Chronicles, Book 2 Author: Laura Kreitzer Narrator: Karen Savage Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-12 Publisher: Revolution Publishing Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: The Secret Clock Society has infiltrated every aspect of the government. You can't hide from them, you can't out run them - the only choice is to surrender or die fighting. Well, Summer's found her voice and her confidence. She'll fight if necessary, but for now she's on the run. And the only place that can offer her refuge is the one city that's been devastated with disease and death. Full of savages, Forsaken Harbor holds her life on the edge of a knife. Is there still hope to be found here after all? Or will survival mean savagery? Members Reviews: Great second book in a series There aren't many series out there where the second book is just as good as the first! But this one is. I love Summer's story and can't wait for more! Karen Savage was amazing.

Huckleberry Finn: An Accurate Retelling of Mark Twain's Exciting Boyhood Adventure Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:47:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Huckleberry Finn: An Accurate Retelling of Mark Twain's Exciting Boyhood Adventure Author: Mark Twain, Anna Kirwan (adaptation) Narrator: Bob Karper Format: Abridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-11 Publisher: Real Reads Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Huckleberry Finn is one of a series of retellings of classic literature by publisher Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters, and themes, Real Reads also imitates the original author's style. This is an intelligent, lively and enjoyable retelling of this classic tale. Adventures with Tom Sawyer made Huck rich - but his pap is a violent drunk and the broad Mississippi is the road to liberty. Huck's raft can carry him and his friend Jim, a runaway slave, to safety. But when they lose their way one foggy night, they are headed downriver into dangerous territory. How can one small boy pilot his way through a land of mortal feuds, lynch mobs, and tricksters? When life and freedom are at risk, how can Huck figure out the difference between right and wrong?

Scream Street: Blood of the Witch, Book 2 Audiobook by Tommy Donbavand

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tommy Donbavand) — Wed, 18 May 2011 04:50:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scream Street: Blood of the Witch, Book 2 Author: Tommy Donbavand Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-11 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: What better way to feed the neighborhood vampires than to pipe blood from residents cuts and nosebleeds straight into kitchen taps? And how better to foil Lukes mission to free his folks than to cut off this vital (if icky) blood supply to Lukes best vampire friend? Whats more, the local sewer rats have been accidentally turned into raging vampire rodents. Now Luke and his pals must keep the critters at bay while searching for the second crucial relic - a vial of witchs blood - while avoiding being turned into vampires themselves. Members Reviews: awesome! I love this book! It's way better than the first and it's way more exciting. That's why I gave it 5 stars. My daughter is now hooked My 10 year old daughter has never been a big reader but has fallen in love with this series. She loves that the characters are the same age as her. She particularly loves Cleo the Mummy. I'd highly recommend this for boys and girls since the boys would totally enjoy Resus the Vampire and Luke the Werewolf. A fab series for kids My daughter loves this series. Its great to find it in digital form, as I had trouble finding it in paperback. Five Stars Great! Even funnier than the first book This second in the series of Scream Street is hugely entertaining and superbly presented. There are laugh out loud moments at the comedy horror situations. This is a great story filled with action and puns. The presentation of the book is fabulous. Lots of brilliant black and white drawings slightly in the style of the 'Nightmare before Christmas' and greyed and scratched pages with lots of interesting spooky spiderweb, inksplat and paw print designs. It give the book a very spooky feel. There are also 4 top trump type cards to add to those in the first book. Twinkle the fairy was the highlight of the book in our house, an extremely funny new character. Doug the Zombie is a close second. I think you really need to read the first in the series book to see how the 3 friends came to meet - a 10 year old werewolf and his friends the almost vampire and mummy but you could still read this as a stand alone story and enjoy the humour. This series has a lot to offer in terms of hugely interesting characters, comedy horror and exciting storylines. The book as well as the quest storyline has a lot to say about friendship and doing the right thing to help others. It's fast paced, funny and ever so entertaining. Highly recommended for 7+ and even though it's a childrens book I thought it was the funniest thing I've read in ages.

Homecoming Queen Audiobook by Melody Carlson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melody Carlson) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:28:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homecoming Queen Subtitle: Carter House Girls, Book 3 Author: Melody Carlson Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Mix six teenaged girls and one '60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add guys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two... and you've got the Carter House Girls, Melody Carlson's chick-lit series for young adults! The Carter House experiences a shake-up as one of its own returns home after an unnerving disappearing act. Then, friction grows as a school homecoming queen race heats up, turning friends and housemates against one another. DJ, Eliza, Taylor, Kriti, Rhiannon, and Casey show they have plenty of lessons to learn as the votes roll in. Will this latest competition turn some girls against each other for good? Members Reviews: Hephaestus I love this book. Really suspenseful. Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus Hephaestus :) In this book you see a glimpse of Eliza's competitive side. Also DJ's love life faces a problem. This book at first seems okay in the beginning, but the further more you read, the more interesting it gets. Especially at end, it gets way better. Gift for daughter My daughter loves this series and I can relax with it having a good moral to it instead of her reading trash. encouraging This book was very encouraging. The main character goes through a lot in this book and yet is able to work through it all. Plus at the end of each book, you want to keep reading. Five Stars I love this series!

Checkmate Audiobook by Walter Dean Myers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Walter Dean Myers) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:23:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Checkmate Subtitle: The Cruisers, Book 2 Author: Walter Dean Myers Narrator: Kevin R. Free Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: For Zander and his crew, life is a high-stakes game worth playing. In this second book of The Cruisers series, the term gifted and talented takes on a whole new meaning for Zander, Kambui, LaShonda, and Bobbi - a group of misfits who attend Da Vinci Academy, a school in Harlem for only the brightest kids. Their friend Sidney Aronofsky is considered one of the best chess players in the city. When Sidney is arrested for trying to buy drugs, it comes as a shock to those who know him, especially the Cruisers. Sidney loves chess, but the pressure never lets up, and he wants out. The kids school newspaper, The Cruiser, and Sidneys passion for coded messages may be the only outlets they have for expressing themselves in the face of tough decisions that could change them forever. With piercing insight, acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers gives middle school boys and girls a book about what really matters - friends whove got your back when its time to make your move. Members Reviews: my gril love this book great book for my 11yr. old girl , she read it within 2 days of recived it on chirsmas . Sindey is the best chess player in the school âWhy would you even start drugs in the first place?â The book tells the story of a kid named Sidney who is a seventh grader at Da Vinci Middle School. Sindey is the best chess player in the school, but gets involved with drugs through a local dealer. Everyone thinks that Sindey is a good kid, but become very shocked when he is arrested for buying drugs. A group of friends, who call themselves The Cruisers, try to help. They talk to Sidney but he starts doing drugs again because the pressure of being one of the brightest kids and best chess players is too much. Sidneyâs friends go to a cop to take him to a Scared Straight program. So now we wait to find out if Sidney chooses drugs or school and chess? Sidney: One of the best chess players in the country and smartest kids in his school. He gets started with drugs to help him cope. Sidney is a very nice kid who sticks up for what he believes in no matter what the cost. Mr. Culpeper: Assistant Principal at a school called Da Vinci. Very mean attitude. Noah: Main character: Very nice. Seventh grade. Tryâs to help Sidney. Zander: One of Sindeyâs friends. He is very unreasonable and does not usually do stuff out of the kindness of his heart. Donât do something bad just because it makes you feel good. Itâs the theme because one of the top chess players in U.S. ruins his life with drugs. I think this a good theme because it teaches young children to do the right thing and never to try or do drugs. The story shows how doing drugs not on affects you, but it also affects everyone around you. I think this is a good book. It kept me wondering what was going to happen to Sidney and what choice he was going to make. I would recommend it to anyone who is young to teach them to never do drugs. A thoughtful novel about the perils and pressures facing gifted middle-school students Harlem's Da Vinci Academy for the Gifted and Talented is a school for exceptionally bright kids. English is Alexander "Zander" Scott's thing. The eighth-grade student has a way with words and hopes to be a writer some day. With his parents divorced, he lives in Harlem with his beautiful mom, who scrapes by making a living as a model. Zander and his friends call themselves the Cruisers.

Deadly Loyalty Collection Audiobook by Bill Myers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Myers) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:49:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Loyalty Collection Subtitle: The Scream: Forbidden Doors, Book 9 Author: Bill Myers Narrator: Bill Myers Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-09 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Bill Myers' ninth book in the Forbidden Doors series explores the forces behind satanic music when Scott and Becka Williams are sent tickets to attend a concert by the nation's top rock band, The Scream, in order to save the drummer from the occult before it's too late. Scott is a huge fan of the band, and is awed by their fame, while Becka is distracted by the man they're supposed to save. As the demonic spirits gain power, both Becka and Scott will need to focus on their task. Members Reviews: God's Love and Love for Each Other "The Scream" is Book 9 of a Teen Christian Fiction Series called "Forbidden Doors". The main characters are teenagers Becka and Scott, and their mother. (Their dad's plane went down.) The little family are awesome Christians. They have a friend named Z who sends them on assignments to help people involved in any type of darkness. The assignment in this book is a trip to Los Angeles to help a member of a Rock Band, Mike. The main leader of the band, Dothan, is full of hate and reverends the Enemy. Will Becka be able to convince Mike to leave the biggest band in the country? I loved this book. I found it very cozy. It is very encouraging; it reminds us of God's Love for us. It also reminds us that money and/or power will not get us to Heaven. One of the main reasons I found the book awesome, is because it truly indicates that God is so full of Love and the Enemy is so full of Hate. James Riordan Gets Better In this latest Forbidden Doors book from James Riordan (yeah, he wrote it and not Bill Myers) Becka and Scott are off to save a rock star from getting in too deep with Satan. This is one of their tougher battles. It even includes an unexpected twist when one of the band members makes a play for the under-aged Becka. Unfortunately while this series is supposed to promote prayer and closeness to G-d, James Riordan keeps mucking it up with incorrect facts and bad writing. Once again there is no mention of the kids being away from school yet again. Somehow Scott gets hired as a roadie for the band even though he is only 14! The musicians actually run the special effects here and not technicians (no wonder there is trouble). Very exciting, dramatic, and profound! "The Scream" is definitely Bill's number one Forbidden Doors book...so far. It is full of Biblical principles from the beginning. All the way from Scott's compromising his beliefs to get in good with the band to Rebecca's spiritual love for Mike-plus her little mess-up. Awesome Series I think this series is awesome. It's a great series to keep kids away from the occult ect. cause it shows you how bad it can get. I know it will sure keep me from it.

Fight Game Audiobook by K. Wild

biacuaduc@gmail.com (K. Wild) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:57:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fight Game Author: K. Wild Narrator: Hugh Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: But what he discovers is something else. Something big. A mind-bending world of dangerous science, and a fight that never ends. Members Reviews: Amazing! Would you listen to Fight Game again? Why? I would listen to it again, I love hearing Hugh Lee talk! What other book might you compare Fight Game to and why? I would compare Cirque de Freak to Fight Game because they are pretty similar. The main characters are similar and there are some Have you listened to any of Hugh Lees other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not listened to any of Hugh Lee's other performances, but I love his voice. I think he is a good narrator. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I actually have the paperback version of this book, and I bought this audible version because I loved the narrator's voice. I would love to listen to more of his narrations.

Winter Audiobook by John Marsden

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Marsden) — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:52:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winter Author: John Marsden Narrator: Kate Hosking Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-06 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: As I walked back towards Warriewood I couldn't help thinking about Matthew. Matthew Kennedy. Nice name. It was so annoying, I'd met him twice now and both times he hadn't put a foot wrong. Editorial Reviews: With an earnest and frank delivery, veteran performer Kate Hosking brings to life this moving story from novelist and teacher John Marsden. For years, Winter De Salis had been haunted by vague feelings and memories of her childhood. Now, at age 16, she decides she must return to her home, a place full of mystery and secrets, which she hasnt seen since she was four years old. Rife with emotion and unexpected turns, Marsdens Winter is stirring account of one girls valiant attempt to piece together the tragic mystery of her childhood. Critic Reviews: "[A] knockout punch Marsden delivers here." (Publishers Weekly) "Teens will especially enjoy the ferocity with which Winter stands up to the adults who try to take advantage of her." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Good read, but very short in volume The story line is good, but the book is very short in volume. It would have been better to have included it with one of the authors other short stories to make a better value. The published price for the book was excessive, but the Amazon price was very good. If you like moving books, read this one. Sixteen-year-old Winter De Salis lost her parents twelve years ago, but she doesn't know how they died! She's been haunted by it ever since, and her feelings will not go away. She's now back in Warriewood after living with the Robinson family --- and she's determined to find out the truth. While living in Warriewood, she starts to do some research on her parent's deaths. One day she finds their graves and learns that her father died in a drowning accident. She starts asking people about her mother's death, but she doesn't believe any of the stories she hears. Will she ever find out how her mother died, or will the truth be kept from her forever? I liked this book because Winter's personality is similar to mine. If I was Winter, I would have wanted to find out how my parents died too, because I believe that you should always know the truth about your family. If you like moving books, read this one to find out if Winter ever discovers the truth. --- Reviewed by Ashley Hartlaub Tough Girls Finish First! At sixteen Winter has come home. Not that anyone wants her there but the farm is hers and she won't be stopped. But for all her bull-headedness and the reader's wonder at why she's so stubborn soon becomes apparent when Winter sees better than the adults do what is really going on on her land. We thrill to Winter's cleverness at finding the guilty freeloaders and tossing them out on their ears. The memories that have been teasing Winter about her parents are also chillingly brought to life by her Great-Aunt Rita. Through it all we think that Winter will be just fine. And we're sort of glad she gets to be a kid again, too. Wow Winter is just unbelievable. I know some people who didn't like the book, but I personally found it amazing, and so did my parents, who I forced to read it after I finished. John Marsden has written another amazing piece of work.

Geek Magnet Audiobook by Keiran Scott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Keiran Scott) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:05:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Geek Magnet Author: Keiran Scott Narrator: Lauren Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-09 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Everyone loves KJ Miller, especially the geeks. She's pretty, smart, and super nice to everyone, which has made her the geek pied piper of Washington High. If only Cameron, the star of the basketball team, would follow her around and worship her the way her dorky entourage does. As the stage manager of the spring musical, Grease, KJ has to deal with a few geeks, but she also gets to hang out with Tama, queen of the popular crowd and star of the play. Tama has the solution to all of KJ's problems: get cruel. After all, the nice girl never gets the guy. Can KJ actually pull off a transformation into a mean girl? Members Reviews: Cant get enough I love this. I have read it more time's to count. I am I'm love with this book. I can't stop reading it. I will never get tired of this book Geek Magnet Review I really liked this book. I enjoyed howw you could relate to all of the characters. I also loved how they added that "achoholic dad" thing. It made the book mature and it showed that even if someones life seems erfect from the outisde, its probrably not once you get to the inside. The "Geeks" are soo funny! Eve though I kind of felt bad for the "geeks". Well, once you read it you'll understand ;). It doesnt drag at any point, which is AWESOME! And, I am REALLY hoping the author decides to make this a series! Because SO much can happen in between the characters!! I <3 this book! Hilarious, yet very real for young adults. My niece really enjoyed this book! The author showed K.J. as a funny, strong character that did not realize or understand she had strength. This story was funny, especially when describing the "geeks", and real because many teenagers deal with peer pressure but never really discuss matters stemming from home. This book will shed some light on serious adult issues, which will make parents want to talk to their kids more!! Cute I've read this kind of story before but it doesn't matter. I liked it but didn't love it. An easy, sweet read. My daughter enjoyed this book My daughter was in the play Grease in high school and really enjoyed this book. So if your child enjoys play performances, she should enjoy this book.

Wild Angel Audiobook by Pat Murphy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Pat Murphy) — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:07:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Angel Author: Pat Murphy Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: As she matures, Sarah learns to assist her pack by contributing human tools to the hunt and, eventually, interacting with humans. With her best friend and pack-sister, Beka, at her side, Sarah becomes a local legend: the Wild Angel of the Sierras, rescuer of imperiled travelers. Her altruism is motivated by curiosity and bafflement at the settlers' inability to perceive the world around them, as well as a passion for biscuits. A kaleidoscopic cast colors her adventures, including a brief cameo by Samuel Clemens and, of course, two hiss-worthy villains: one human, one lupine. Critic Reviews: "Faithful to the spirit of Edgar Rice Burroughs's Tarzan tales and Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book, this story of a young girl's courage and resourcefulness belongs in most fantasy and YA collections." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Amazing, Mesmerizing Read I was hesitant to invest in a book not aimed at the adult market, but I'm so glad I did. This has to be one of the best books I've ever read. The author's writing is superb--excellent pacing, beautiful descriptive language, and an intriguing story. I simply could not stop listening to this book, once I got started. If I have one complaint, it's that I missed a whole night's sleep because I could not stop listening to it all night long. A Touching Adventure Novel! In 1850 little Sara watches from her hiding place as her parents are murdered in California while they panned for gold. She is then raised by wolves and grows up in the wilderness as a she-Tarzan. I know it sounds corny but it wasnt at all. This is a very well written adventure novel with fantastic characters and lots of drama. I loved the way it explained the wolfs behaviors and the pact dynamics. Bernadette Dunne is my favorite narrator and as always she did an excellent job. I enjoyed this story so much so that I didnt want it to end. Its a great listen for any age and its one of those books youll find on your favorite list. Not just for kids This is a superbly written and read audiodrama. The reader does accents, animals, males and females in an incredible performance. The book has fascinating charachters and really brings the life of Northern CA during the gold rush to life. Truly a fantastic read!

The Great Ice Battle Audiobook by Tony Abbott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tony Abbott) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:44:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Ice Battle Subtitle: The Secrets of Droon, Book 5 Author: Tony Abbott Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-08 Publisher: Listening Library Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Brr! Jaffa City is under a spell of ice and snow. Even Galen the Wizard is frozen solid. Eric, Julie, Neal, and Princess Keeah have to figure out a way to break Lord Sparr's curse, but they better hurry, because they might get frozen, too. Pssst! Listen to more . ©1999 Tony Abbott; (P)2008 Listening Library Members Reviews: My son loves this series. He discovered it at ... My son loves this series. He discovered it at school and is now moving on to book five. It really holds his attention. Five Stars My Grandson loves the adventures of Eric, Julie, Neal and Keeah! My kids, 7 and 9 year old, couldn't ... My kids, 7 and 9 year old, couldn't stop reading the book. It kept them occupied during our long road trip... instead of watching a movie. Great book! My seven-year-old son enjoyed it Great book! My seven-year-old son picked this book out and enjoyed reading it. He did a book report on this book as part of his curriculum in school. entertaining good leisure read for third grade. can read out of order and still enjoy. paperback is good to bring along for trips.

The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous Audiobook by Suzanne Crowley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Suzanne Crowley) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:06:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous Author: Suzanne Crowley Narrator: Lily Rabe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Members Reviews: I liked it My brother has Asperger's Syndrome and so I was attracted to the book for gaining insight into his world a little bit. Reading Merilee's story did help me understand my brother better especially the part about having trouble voicing her thoughts even when classmates dumped trash on her. That part was really touching and sad that her teacher was so oblivious to what she was put through on a daily basis. Also, I liked the way she would give out a one word sarcastic summary of how she was feeling, because that is something my brother does a lot except he is more emotive than Merilee. I will read this book again. Absolutely adorable! I loved this little gem of a book that I didn't want it to end. I could have traveled on with Merilee and her friend through many more adventures. This is not just a book for kids and it is a great insight into children with Aspergers syndrome and fetal alcohol syndrome. The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous Suzanne Crowley is an exceptional book author. I was right there with her every step of the way. Can't wait until the next book. Everyone in Orlando has read it. CH Beating on a Different Drum This is a book that is really aimed at the general audience. Merilee Monroe, 13 has Asperger's Syndrome which is the spectrum partner to autism. She lives in the cultural desert town of Jumbo Texas with her parents and 10-year-old sister, Bitsy Ruth. The girls' mother, a New Yorker infuses the good townsfolk with literary interests by hosting poetry readings in a local shop. Marilee cannot tie her shoes or ride a bicycle; she has coordination issues which are not uncommon among many people who have Asperger's Syndrome. Merilee has special interests that often don't include others. She loves dragons; she is literal to the point where she expects her Irish neighbors to "look like the little guy on the Lucky Charms [cereal] box." She is rigid about sequence and order; she cannot stand to be touched as she finds it painful. She laughs at the irony of having the nickname Hug as she dislikes hugs; the girls' father came up with that one after he nicknamed Bitsy Ruth Bug. Merilee credits him with wanting to be fair. While Merilee is not without her peculiarities, she is a very believable character with Asperger's and ironically, she fits in with the townsfolk to a large extent. Many of the citizens of Jumbo, Texas are wildly eccentric and it is just their oddities that make them so endearing. In fact, it is this strange mix of characters who do ironically fit into Merilee's Very Ordered Existence as their oddities move in counterpoint with her own. While many of their distinctive features are somewhat predictable, Merilee's are not and it is just this rhythmical sequencing that makes this an effective story. Merilee is indeed a distinctive personality, even in this small town melting pot of odd characters. She dispenses purple Tootsie pops to pacify her neighbors so they won't disclose their personal problems with her; she befriends an 8-year-old boy with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. He, too is a plausible character facing a serious congenital condition. Readers get lulled into this hot, sleepy little town where, like "Cheers," everybody knows your name.

Aidan of Oren Audiobook by Alan St. Jean

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan St. Jean) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:42:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aidan of Oren Subtitle: The Journey Begins Author: Alan St. Jean Narrator: Margot Dionne Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: This Book Sense Children's Pick is a magical tale that has been favorably compared to L. Frank Baum's Oz series. There is a war raging in the village of Oren. Thirteen years ago, a child was born; and once his destiny is fulfilled, peace may once again return to this village. Aidan, on the eve of his 13th birthday, must set out on a journey with his friends, Lily and McKenzie, to save his land. ©2004 Alan St. Jean; (P)2005 Recorded Books Members Reviews: Aiden of Oren - Interesting story stretched into 3 books It is unfortunate that many authors of children's books today feel the need to write serialized installments. Such is the case with Aiden of Oren: The Journey Begins by Alan St. Jean, the first book in a trilogy. Although there's probably is a good story here, the writing is uneven -- padded in some places, vague in others. For example, early in the book Grandmama begins to tell Aiden about the prophecy that foretells his destiny (clearly crucial information) but falls asleep in mid-sentence. Aiden's confrontation with Gorgon is also rather arcane. Not to give any spoilers away but the resolution relies on an unnecessary flashback. Characterizations also vary in quality. Aiden is a nicely drawn but his female companions are mere shadow figures. The reader is told more than once that Lily is wise and that McKenzie is brave but there is little evidence to support that, particularly in the final act. The flightless falcon named Charles provides comic relief which did amuse my 10 year old son but in the end he decided not to follow Aiden into the second volume of this series. A story of friendship, confronting one's fears, and finding one's place in the world Our young hero, Aiden, lives in the village of Oren in the land of Lionsgate with his mystical Grandmama and with Charles, a flightless (and gutless) pet falcon. (Charles is mainly the comic relief used to diffuse the suspense for the young audience.) Along with his constant friends and companions, the beautiful and sage Lilly and the precocious and fearless little McKenzie, also both orphaned, Aiden, like many "tweens," tries to understand his place in the world. He does not quite understand the reason, but Aiden senses there is something special about him. After having an encounter with a strange and frightening hooded man in town and an unusual dream, Grandmama helps Aiden to understand what he must do. So, along with Lilly, McKenzie, and Charles, Aiden sets of on a journey during which he will encounter "castles, knights in shining armor, ferocious dragons, giants, and curious elves." On their journey, Aiden may also discover his destiny. Written in the popular fantasy genre, `Aiden of Oren: The Journey Begins' is a very nice read for the eight-year old to perhaps the 12-year old ages. It is not as difficult nor is it as involved as J.K. Rowling's `Harry Potter' series, but `Aiden of Oren...' is also not as well conceived. (What is?) During the first part of the book, Alan St. Jean effectively builds suspense from chapter to chapter as he paints in the colors of Lionsgate, Oren, and exactly who Aiden is. However, as the book progresses, the chapters seem to drag and do not have the same, crisp cliffhangers boasted by the first half of the story. It is almost as if Alan St. Jean was distracted or experienced some environmental change because the difference in his quality of writing is stark.

All About Mia Audiobook by Lisa Williamson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Williamson) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:10:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All About Mia Author: Lisa Williamson Narrator: Lisa Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Bridget Jones comes to YA in a story about a girl who's a bit of a mess and sandwiched between two seemingly perfect sisters, that fans of Morgan Matson and Jenny Han will love. "Oh, that Mia!" "Will she ever get her life together?" "What a mess." "Why can't she be like her sisters?" Blah, blah, blah. That's all Mia Campbell-Richardson ever hears. From her parents, her teachers, and her never-do-wrong older sister, Grace. So what if she flirts with boys? Who cares if she likes going out? She's great at other stuff, too, like speaking her mind, or nailing the perfect haircut, or being the lifeblood of her friend group. But no one ever sees that. When Grace comes home with a shocking announcement, Mia hopes that it's her now-not-so-perfect sister who will be getting into trouble. But, instead, it's Mia who spirals out of control, and she starts to realize that her attempts to make life all about Mia might just be about to destroy the things she loves most. Can't a girl get a little love around here? Members Reviews: Worth a credit! Great Narrator and Story What made the experience of listening to All About Mia the most enjoyable? The narrator and story line was wonderful. The humor, the emotions, and the annoyance all of it was carried so well by the narrator.g Who was your favorite character and why? Mia- as a middle child I could so relate to her. I loved how raw her emotions could be but also how humorous she was as well. I really sympathized with her through the book but also could still appreciate the other characters positions. Which character as performed by Lisa Williamson was your favorite? Honestly all of them ...Mia and her friends together was very funny but I also really liked the family characters. I usually get s disappointed with narrators lately but I was hooked from the beginning. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I did feel like Mia alot when I was younger especially as a middle child. I could really relate to the things she was saying and going through from that age. I think that's one reason I really liked the story. Any additional comments? This is deff worth a credit. I wish there was a second book.

Invisible Me Audiobook by Debbi Mack

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Debbi Mack) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 20:22:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Invisible Me Author: Debbi Mack Narrator: Sara K. Sheckells Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-17 Publisher: Debbi Mack Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Solo medalist winner in the young adult category of the 2015 New Apple Book Awards! Finalist in the 2016 IPNE Book Awards. In the first of a new series of books, military brat and albino, 13-year old Portia Maddox, has bounced from school to school, always an outsider. So when Denise Laughton, the most popular girl in her class, asks for her help in exchange for an invite to Denise's big birthday party, Portia jumps at the chance to go. But there's a catch: Portia must spy on Randy, Denise's boyfriend, to find out whether he's cheating on her. Portia's spying, however, unearths a tangled web of duplicity, hidden agendas and family secrets. And when Portia's budding friendship with social outcast Judy and her feelings for Randy conflict with her plans to befriend Denise, Portia must make the hard choices for the good of all. Parental advisory: contains some strong language. Debbi Mack is the New York Times best-selling author of the Sam McRae Mystery Series. In addition, she's a Derringer-nominated short story writer, whose work has been published in various anthologies. Debbi formerly wrote book reviews for Mystery Scene Magazine. She writes screenplays and is interested in filmmaking. Debbi also has a podcast called The Crime Cafe, where she interviews crime fiction, suspense, thriller, and true crime authors. Debbi enjoys reading, movies, travel, baseball, walking, cats and good espresso - not necessarily in that order. Members Reviews: Invisible Me I really enjoyed this book. it took a a bit for me to really get into it. not to say that is was slow or anything. But, before you know it , BAM, you are totally loving the book. I really wanted it to go deeper and longer. I was not ready for it to end. I was really glad the writter wrapped it up nicely though. this is a total YA story, I would say good for pre teens, and teens. though I am in my 30s and liked it. I was not a huge fan of the narration. It wasn't awful, but i just didnt think her main voice fit here, but the other voices, where great. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. What an incredible listen!!! Any additional comments? From the first sentence uttered, I knew this book would be a good one. It did not disappoint. Hearing that first clipped and halting cadence of the narration, my ears perked. It was literary and narrative perfection!! This story was set in middle school but it never felt that adolescent. I loved the story, the main characters, and the very believable ending. I listened to this book in one sitting and was not happy when it ended. Loved. It. Talk about teen-aged drama! The story is interesting, in many ways it deals with typical teen-aged drama but with Portia having albinism and moving all the time it adds more difficulty and social challenges than most people experience when trying to fit in. There is a lot going on in the story with each teenager having their own problems and not knowing who they can talk to. In typical teenage fashion some things are handled well, some poorly and others in ridiculous and convoluted ways. The narration was a challenge for me. The character voices are well done but I didn't like the delivery. To me it sounded really choppy and stilted.

Tillie Pierce Audiobook by Tanya Anderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tanya Anderson) — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 10:11:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tillie Pierce Subtitle: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg Author: Tanya Anderson Narrator: Intuitive Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-17-17 Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Imagine being 15 years old, facing the bloodiest battle ever to take place on US soil: the Battle of Gettysburg. In July 1863, this is exactly what happened to Tillie Pierce, a normal teenager who became an unlikely heroine of the Civil War (1861-1865). Tillie and other women and girls like her found themselves trapped during this critical three-day battle in Southern Pennsylvania. Without training, but with enormous courage and compassion, Tillie and other Gettysburg citizens helped save the lives of countless wounded Union and Confederate soldiers. In gripping prose, Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg takes listeners behind the scenes. And through Tillie's own words, the story of one of the Civil War's most famous battles comes alive. Members Reviews: needs a new narrator the narrator was very boring and sort of irritating. she had no emotion and sounded like a robot. it took away from the overall feel of the detailed and gripping story. Read by a robot? The story is read by a narrator who could be mistaken for a robot. The worst audio book performance I've suffered through. The tale is worthwhile as a description of what this horrible battle looked like from a young girl's perspective. No glory or embellishment - just the awfulness of war brought to her doorstep in a formerly peaceful small town.

The League of Unexceptional Children: Get Smart-ish Audiobook by Gitty Daneshvari

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gitty Daneshvari) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 18:18:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The League of Unexceptional Children: Get Smart-ish Subtitle: The League of Unexceptional Children, Book 2 Author: Gitty Daneshvari Narrator: Amanda Philipson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: A hilarious and action-packed sequel to The League of Unexceptional Children! Jonathan Murray: 12 years old. Wears khaki pants to tell the world he plans on driving the speed limit when he grows up. Saved the world once; it was probably a fluke. Shelley Brown: 12 years old. Narrates her imaginary exploits as if she is the subject of a documentary film. Saved the world once; it was probably a fluke. The prime minister of the United Kingdom has called upon Jonathan and Shelley to catch a criminal who has stolen a virus that makes people less smart. When the stakes are this high, can the kids be the utterly average spies the world needs them to be and save the day? Embrace your unexceptional side in this hysterically funny sequel!

Get Back: Imagine...Saving John Lennon Audiobook by Donovan Day

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donovan Day) — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:05:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Get Back: Imagine...Saving John Lennon Author: Donovan Day Narrator: John Lewis, Vocus Focus Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-16 Publisher: Park Slope Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Imagine going back in time and befriending The Beatles at the height of their fame. Imagine seeing "the boys" interact onstage and off, hanging out with them in the dance clubs of London, visiting John and Paul at Paul's house across from Abbey Road Studios. Imagine all the questions when they learn you're from the future: How are records made? Will their music last? Will anyone remember The Beatles? And then John Lennon asks the biggest question of them all: "What will become of me?" That last question sets 17-year-old Lenny Funk off on the adventure of his life with a goal that seems impossible - to stop John Lennon's assassin, Mark David Chapman. Lenny Funk is able to time travel, thanks in part to his baby boomer grandfather's old iPod Nano, which is loaded with the classic rock and roll, and pop and folk tunes of the 1960s and '70s. Together with his new friend, Yoko (yes, she's named after that Yoko), Lenny "time slips" backwards where he meets some of his musical heroes - not only The Beatles, but also Jim Morrison and James Taylor, among others. Lenny must make some difficult and heartbreaking decisions - should he change the course of history, or not? And what are the consequences if he does? The year 2015 marks what would have been John Lennon's 75th birthday and, sadly, the 35th year since he was murdered. Members Reviews: Spoiler I like the book and he had most things fine and he had the Beatles personalities down pretty well... the only thing is.... instead of trying the shooting.... since John believed him in 69... just tell him the date and time it happened... he would have avoided coming out of the limo or been prepared. I loved the book though

The Kiss Dare Audiobook by Dana Burkey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dana Burkey) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:03:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kiss Dare Author: Dana Burkey Narrator: Amy Hilburn Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Dana Chauvin Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: With just days until the final dance of the school year, The Kiss Dare is in full effect! Every year at Central Grove Middle School, the week before the last dance is all about the dares. What seventh and eighth graders will be dared to kiss their fellow classmates? The "game" is usually played by the popular kids, so when a telltale black envelope falls out of Bre's locker on Tuesday morning, she finds herself face to face with her first kiss dare and her first kiss. Is the dare really for her? Who will she be dared to kiss? Can she pretend she never received it? With her sisters stories of consequences faced for not following through with the dares, Bre knows she needs to open her envelope and take the challenge head on. But when she sees who she has to kiss, she knows it will change everything for good. Find out who Bre is dared to kiss, and if she can complete the dare before time runs out. The Kiss Dare is sure to be a sweet listen for anyone looking for a short summer romance! Members Reviews: Gripping story. Well written. Grammatical errors. Gripping story. Well written. Grammatical errors. A great short A book that will keep you flicking through your kindle. Dana burkey knows how to be intense and hold back. She teases us through the pages so much so that you are willing the main character, Bre to open her envelope. Once opened Burkey again holds back will Bre or won't she? A charming short story that I am sure will appeal to many teens and young adults. I read this with my KU subscription andI thoroughly enjoyed it. It's fun, easy to read This story was definitely what I was looking for in terms of a short and cute summer read. It's fun, easy to read, and perfect for the age group that it's directed towards. Bre is very relatable and the story definitely kept me reading all the way through. I guess my issue with the book is that I was looking for a little bit more. The actual dare seems like a pretty big deal in this particular school. It's daunting enough for one girl to even cheat on the boy that she's been dating for two years because there are hazing like consequences to not following through like public humiliation, having your head shaved, etc. When Bre first received her dare she's pretty adamant that she doesn't want to do it regardless of the consequences because that's not how she wants her first kiss. I think it would have been nice to see Bre actually stick to her principles here instead of giving in to the peer pressure from her sister, friend, etc. Overall I did enjoy reading the story and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and easy YA romance. It's a solid 3.5 stars and I can't wait to read more of Burkey's work! Cutest Thing Ever I loved this book so much! It left me with a huge smile on my face. Even as a high schooler, this book related to me. It was a cute and innocent little romance that honestly kept me wanting to read it. I think any girl in middle school would have a blast reading this, because ever girl has experienced, in some way, what Bre went through. This is a very relatable book that ever girl should read. Again Dana Burkey has not failed. Her books always leave me wanting more. Cute and Short Fun! This was one of those super cute love stories that we all love and another win for Dana Burkey! I always enjoy Dana's books and look forward to her next ones!

It Wasn't Always Like This Audiobook by Joy Preble

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joy Preble) — Tue, 17 May 2016 11:02:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It Wasn't Always Like This Author: Joy Preble Narrator: Jennifer Grace Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: In 1916, Emma O'Neill is frozen in time. After sampling an experimental polio vaccine brewed on a remote island off St. Augustine, Florida, she and her family stop aging, as do the Ryans, her family's business partners. In a way this suits Emma fine, because she's in love with Charlie Ryan. Being 17 forever with him is a dream. But soon a group of religious fanatics, the Church of Light, takes note. Drinking the elixir has made the O'Neills and Ryans impervious to aging, but not to murder. When their families are massacred, Emma and Charlie are the only ones who escape with their lives. On the run, Emma is tragically separated from Charlie. For the next hundred years, she plays a cat-and-mouse game with the Church of Light and their descendants. She becomes a private investigator when a series of murders whose victims all bear more than a passing resemblance to her indicate that her enemies are closing in. Yet as the danger grows, so does Emma s hope for finding the boy she's certain is still out there.... Members Reviews: Just ok..... I really do not know how else to review this book. I did not get engrossed in the characters or the plot, I actually thought it moved too slow and the ending was just there. The build up you think that will happen does not and after reading the book you kind of just don't care. Some will like it, some won't and I am just in the ok crowd. An action-packed thriller with an intriguing premise. The historical ... An action-packed thriller with an intriguing premise. The historical elements endear readers to the characters, time, and place. Twists, plot turns, and a touch of the paranormal keep the pages turning. While shelved as YA, this thoroughly enjoyable book is for adult readers, too. Five Stars Loved this story. Well written-a page turner for sure! Can't wait for more from author Joy Preble. IT WASN'T ALWAYS LIKE THIS was a fun, unique story with an exquisitely beautiful writing style that I loved. Joy Preble is a writer known for her young adult novels. She has written multiple books with components of fantasy, mystery, historical fiction and more. Preble has written a standalone contemporary novel titled FINDING PARIS, published in 2015. She has completed a fantasy trilogy, Dreaming Anastasia, with the final installment published in 2012. She has also completed a duology titled Sweet Dead Life, the second book published in 2014, which has elements of a fantasy, the paranormal, mystery and more. Prebleâs newest novel, IT WASNâT ALWAYS LIKE THIS, originally published May 2016, has many similar elements to her Sweet Dead Life series. This book is a young adult fantasy, historical novel, romance and mystery novel all in one. The story follows a 17-year-old girl named Emma. She is young, in love and happy. Perfect, right? Not exactly. Emma is immortal and does not age, along with her family and her boyfriend Charlieâs family. They became immortal after drinking a tea they believed would make them immune to polio, not immortal! This wreaks havoc on their lives and changes everything. An evil man named Glen Walters has noticed that Emma, Charlie and their families do not age. He thinks it is his duty to root the evil out of the world and he thinks that being immortal is unnatural and wrong, so he kills both of their families. Luckily, Emma and Charlie are not in the building when Glen Walters burns it down, killing everyone inside.

Merry Christmas Mysteries Audiobook by Linda Kozar

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Linda Kozar) — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:36:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Merry Christmas Mysteries Author: Linda Kozar Narrator: Jania Foxworth Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-16 Publisher: Linda Kozar Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: These sweet, petite cozy Christmas mysteries will bring a smile to your face while you're waiting for the cookies to finish baking. Curl up with a cup of Cinnamon tea and Merry Christmas Mysteries.

The Devil and Winnie Flynn Audiobook by Micol Ostow, David Ostow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Micol Ostow) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 06:07:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil and Winnie Flynn Author: Micol Ostow, David Ostow Narrator: Jessica Almasy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Seventeen-year-old Winnie Flynn, a closet horror fan with a starkly realistic worldview, has never known her maternal aunt Mona: a high-profile reality TV producer. Winnie's mom allegedly committed suicide several months ago, and her father has checked out in the wake of the tragedy. When Mona recruits Winnie to spend a summer in their family's home state, working as a production assistant, Winnie figures that she has nothing to lose. Soon she's drawn into a creepy world of paranormal believers and nonbelievers alike - a world that just might hold the key to vital family secretes. Members Reviews: Listen before you buy!!! Very good book. A good story line and well depicted characters. Not too pleased with the narrator, paused too long in between sentences and paragraphs. Had to keep the playback on X1.5 just to keep myself from going crazy, even then she still paused for too long. But..was a great read

The Girl with the Wrong Name Audiobook by Barnabas Miller

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barnabas Miller) — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:03:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl with the Wrong Name Author: Barnabas Miller Narrator: Ali Ahn Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Ever since The Night in Question left her with a hideous scar and no memory of what happened, Theo Lane has been hiding. An aspiring filmmaker, she uses a hidden button cam to keep the world at bay. She spends the entire summer in a Manhattan cafe, secretly documenting random "subjects". Once school starts, Theo finds her best friend has morphed into a flirtatious, short-skirt-clad stranger. Everyone ignores the scar. As if that will make it go away. The cafe remains her lunchtime refuge. Her most interesting subject is the Lost Boy, a stranger who comes in every day at the same time. When she finally gets up the courage to talk to him she discovers why: the Lost Boy, Andy, is waiting for someone who said she'd meet him there...four days ago. Intoxicated by Andy's love for this mystery girl, Theo agrees to help him find her, and her unhealthy obsession pulls her into a perilous, mind-bending journey. But is it really Andy's world she's investigating? Or is it her own? Members Reviews: Contrived with too many coincidences Grade: B- Seventeen-year-old budding documentarian Theo Lane secretly films strangers and obsesses over NYT wedding announcements. She can't remember how she got the scar on her face 2 1/2 months a free The Night In Question. She meets Lost Boy Andy Reese, who's searching for Sarah, a chance encounter with whom he's fallen in love. Confused yet? THE GIRL WITH THE WRONG NAME had me wondering what the heck was happening and the reliability of narrator Theo. We aren't privy to why she's in therapy, but know she's taking an antidepressant, but I immediately wondered if her problems ran deeper that PTSD and depression and into the realm of psychopathy. Theo had a great, sarcastic, unique voice that drew me in from page one. Even when I didn't like how she treated her friends and parents, I loved her character. I had a hard time seeing why Theo's best friends liked her, she was thoughtless and often unkind. While Theo was fleshed out, the secondary players seemed to exist only to support Theo. The plot had me guessing and wondering and the resolution took a fill third of the story to explain. Barnabas Miller included so many details in the wrap up that destroyed any credibility that THE GIRL WITH NO NAME could be anything other than a story created in Miller's mind. I was glad that the book had a definite ending, even though it lacked authenticity. THEMES: mental health, mystery, family, friendship, A lukewarm recommendation for THE GIRL WITH NO NAME. an eerie psychological thriller Theo has a scar on her face that she covers with her hair, concealer, and hoodies. She woke up with an alarming slash on her face during âthe night in question.â The description of this scar in the beginning of the novel was intriguing, because I definitely wanted to know how she was injured. As an aspiring filmmaker, Theo walks around New York City with a hidden camera. She becomes fascinated with a boy named Andy, whom sheâs been watching for a while. After she bumps into him and finally strikes up a conversation, she learns that he appears at the same spot because heâs looking for an elusive girl heâs fallen in love with. Even though Theo is attracted to him, she helps him look for Sarah. Then the story gets stranger, because things start unraveling.

Winnerland Audiobook by J.R. Barrett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.R. Barrett) — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 04:24:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winnerland Author: J.R. Barrett Narrator: Bryant Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-15 Publisher: Heidi Barr Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: What happens when a sheltered only child and a streetwise orphan are forced to work together in order to stay alive? Two strangers, Caleb and Jael, are thrown together under dire circumstances - joined at the hip, as their captor says. Their singlular focus? Survival. A gripping story of courage, determination, sacrifice, and survival. A preapocalyptic tale told in vivid terms by our hero, Caleb Wiseman. Members Reviews: Getting to safety This book keeps you on your toes. Lots of action and survival modes to keep these teenagers safe. I really enjoyed this book. great narration Where does Winnerland rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The best so far Who was your favorite character and why? The strong and intelligent female character What about Bryant Sullivans performance did you like? Bryant's narration made the characters come alive and easily identified with the slight changes in his voice. I enjoyed his enthusiasm and story telling abilities.

Stone Cove Island Audiobook by Suzanne Myers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Suzanne Myers) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 01:21:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stone Cove Island Author: Suzanne Myers Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: When a catastrophic hurricane devastates Stone Cove Island, a quaint New England resort community, everyone pulls together to rebuild. Seventeen-year-old Eliza Elliot volunteers to clean out the island's iconic lighthouse and stumbles upon a secret in the wreckage: a handwritten letter. On first glance, it hardly makes sense. But the longer Eliza studies it, the more convinced she becomes that it's an anonymous confession to a 30-year-old crime: the unsolved murder of a local teen named Bess Linsky. Soon Eliza finds herself in the throes of an investigation she never wanted or asked for. As Stone Cove Island fights to recover from disaster, Eliza plunges the locals back into a nightmare they believed was long buried. Everybody is a suspect. Everywhere she turns, there might be an enemy. And everything she ever believed about her hometown is false. Members Reviews: Good book! It was defiantly a good book. It was a little creepy at parts. Not recommended for little kids, or listening to in the dark by your self. But defiantly a good story and I'm just waiting for a sequel.

Anybody Shining Audiobook by Frances O'Roark Dowell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frances O'Roark Dowell) — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 05:12:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anybody Shining Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Can one mistake destroy the chance of a lifetime? A girl discovers there are many ways of being true in this magnificent ode to handwritten letters and the shining power of friendship from the author of "Dovey Coe," set in the Appalachian mountains of 1920s North Carolina. One true friend. Someone shining. That's all twelve-year-old Arie Mae wants. But shining true friends are hard to come by deep in the mountains of western North Carolina, so she sets her sights on a cousin unseen, someone who lives all the way away in the big city of Baltimore, Maryland. Three unanswered letters later, Arie Mae learns that a group of kids from Baltimore are coming to spend a summer on the mountain. Arie Mae loves her smudge of a town--she knows there's nothing finer than Pa's fiddling and Mama's apple cake, but she also knows Big City folk might feel differently. How else to explain the song catcher ladies who have descended upon the village in search of "traditional tunes" and their intention to help "save" the townspeople? But when the group from Baltimore arrives, it seems there just might be a gem among them, one shining boy who doesn't seem to notice Arie Mae wears the same dress every day and prefers to go barefoot. So what if he has a bit of a limp and a rumored heart problem--he also is keen about "everything "Arie Mae is keen about, and has all the makings of a true friend. And so what if the boy's mother warns him not to exert himself? He and Arie Mae have adventures to go on! In between writing letters to her cousin, Arie Mae leads her one shining friend on ghost hunts and bear chases. But it turns out those warnings were for a reason... Members Reviews: Anybody shining review Yes it meet my needs The most reminding part was when arie may saw the gost I liked how the speaker sounded it was very good

The Wheelchair Races Audiobook by Kym Kostos

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kym Kostos) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:16:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wheelchair Races Subtitle: Billy's Triumph Author: Kym Kostos Narrator: Kym Kostos Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-14 Publisher: Vincent Stead Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Billy wheeled himself down the corridor at school. The buzzing of the students filled the halls. It was the last week of school before summer break. The eighth graders were going to be graduating that night and in three months starting high school. William Matthew Warner was no different than any other kid at school who would be graduating that night and moving up to the next level in education. Everyone knew him as Billy, but he was not like other kids his age. When school is over, the kids will be outside running about under the warm sun. But Billy couldn't run because he was bound to a wheelchair. Since birth, Billy hadn't been able to walk due to a muscular disorder. The doctors and specialists told his parents that he would be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Billy had always dreamed of walking and dancing like the other kids, but he knew he would never be able to do that ever. He always envied the other kids who could walk, run and play sports. The big eighth grade dance was in two days and he knew that he would never be able to ask anyone out because he couldn't dance with them. It was no fun to just go to a dance and sit and watch. Billy went over to his bottom locker and his friend Allison was there. Allison had been a friend of Billy's since they were in the first grade together. Allison also lived next to Billy and they had played together as well when they were younger. Now Allison was a cheerleader and was on the volleyball team as the captain. She was a popular girl at school and always had a lot of friends around her.

Stirring Up Trouble Audiobook by Juli Alexander

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juli Alexander) — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:35:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stirring Up Trouble Author: Juli Alexander Narrator: Rachel Jacobs Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-14 Publisher: Juli Alexander Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Zoe Miller is a 15-year-old witch with a talent for potions. She's working hard to find a substitute for toad slime. Since fat-free margarine has been found to be a substitute for dead man's toe, she's hopeful that she'll find one. Then there's all the so-called normal stuff. Like high school, her annoyingly selfish "friend" Anya, and her crush on Anya's ex-boyfriend Jake. Now, Zoe's dad is dating Jake's mom, and things are getting more and more complicated. If only Zoe could brew a potion or two and set everything straight. Zoe can't. If she brews a self-serving potion, bad things will happen to her appearance. Like a crooked nose, giant wart, green skin, rotting teeth - the whole ugly witch stereotype. Zoe's tired of fate interfering so cruelly in her life. Can you really blame her for putting her potions to not-so-good use and stirring up trouble? Members Reviews: A teen romance book Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? This little novel is very good. The entertaining voice of the main character as she faces her various teenage problems along with challenges associated with her very special gifts kept me listening up to the end. . Any additional comments? Stirring Up Trouble is the story of your average 15 year old teen girl who also just happens to be a witch. Zoe has some of the everyday challenges of being a teen. Her parents are divorced, a best friend who isn't always on her side and a crush on Jake the ex boyfriend of said best friend. When Zoe's dad starts dating Jake's mom, Zoe thinks that it can't get any worse. All she wants to do is brew a few potions to make things easier. Trouble with that is if she benefits from any self-serving potions bad things will happen to her such a her nose will grow or she will start sprouting hair from her chin. Can Zoe get the guy and save face? I really enjoyed this book. I think that Ms. Alexander has a real grasp on the teen age novel. Sometime when you read a YA/New Adult book, the author seems so out of touch. Not here with Ms. Alexander. She is the real deal. Ms. Jacob's narration draws you into the story even more. She has a great range of character voices. I liked the pacing of the book. Ms. Jacob's didn't let me down.\ I would recommend this book for 13+ years old and up. There is a little romance but most of all there is a lot of fun!

The Secret Audiobook by Abigail Hilton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Abigail Hilton) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:00:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Subtitle: A Panamindorah Story Author: Abigail Hilton Narrator: Chris Lester Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: Pavonine Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Gwain is an 18-year-old half-breed, recently returned to the island of his birth. Maijha Minor is a secretive place, home to the despised and hunted fauns of his maternal ancestry. Fauns are killed for sport, as well as for sacrifices to the wyvern gods. Gwain believes that the island holds the clues that will change the way fauns are treated. However, between hostile natives, traps, hunters, blood-drinking bats, and a host of poisonous creatures, the island may kill him before he learns the secret. The Secret is an audiobook from the world of Panamindorah, related to the Guild of the Cowry Catchers Series. Members Reviews: There are Secrets within Secrets here The Secret is that if you wish for something really, really hard, you will get it. Just kidding. I've read the whole Guild of the Cowry Catchers epic, which takes place long after this story and in which Gwain is a major figure, so how can this story keep me in suspense about his quest for a world-shattering Secret? It must be magic, the magic of storytelling. I got the text + audio bundle; the audio production is first-rate, and performer Chris Lester IS the voice of Gwain. Inside joke riddle: when is punctuation important for audio? Yay, More Panamindorah! This is excellent value for your money, whether you prefer to read or listen. Both are available with this volume! I listened to it first and then reread particularly interesting bits. The Secret contains many of these. Both the audio and written portions are well-produced, as usual from Ms. Hilton. As to the content: If you love Gwain in research mode, this is the story for you :) The Secret Superb writing by Abbie! Gwain is a fun character,I thoroughly enjoyed hearing his history and learning more about Tzu. Chris Lester delivered the story flawlessly. Further context to the Panamindorah Universe I very much enjoy these low threshold expansions on the larger story arcs - this one being connected to the Guild of the Cowry Catchers thread. If you aren't familiar with Ms. Hilton's podcasts and you are a stories akin to the Chronicles of Narnia (with perhaps more adult-themed content), you should definitely check them out before diving into some of the eBooks. Five Stars Abigail Hilton is a wonderful writer. I enjoyed this immensely!

Ghost Time Audiobook by Courtney Eldridge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Courtney Eldridge) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:59:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghost Time Author: Courtney Eldridge Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Thea Denny hates the tenth grade, and her home life isnt easy. But shes passionate about making art and about her math-genius boyfriend, Cam, a recent transfer to her upstate New York high school from California. One day Cam mysteriously vanishes and then things really get weird. The stars on the school flag go missing, eerily cut out. Intimate videos of Cam and Thea start going viral online videos they never took. The FBI gets involved. And Thea can hear the voice of Melody a beautiful, disabled girl her age, whose illness has left her mute since birth. Cam once claimed to be the worlds foremost hacker. . . . Is he trying to reach her, send her a sign or is Thea losing her mind? ©2013 Courtney Eldridge (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Not a great reading experience. While I ended up kind of appreciating what Ghost Time tried to do, I really cannot recommend it to anyone. Ghost Time commits the cardinal sin of YA literature - it spends its entire (and frankly excessive) length setting up a series rather than focusing on being a compelling, worthwhile read within itself. Several mysteries are established and many, many characters are introduced only for the book to end on a cliff-hanger.and the second in the series isnt due for publication until TWO YEARS after the first! This indulgent and self-important attitude towards reader experience seemed to permeate the novel with its meandering pace and disengaged tone. As I said, I didnt mind Ghost Time in the end but it was a hard fought battle to get there and I doubt Ill have the patience to sit through the next book if/when it ever arrives. Finally, I strongly recommend checking out an audio sample or maybe picking this up in paperback if you do want to check it out. The language is intolerable, especially at the beginning. So Im like, OMG, right? OMG, I said, Right? And he was like, right, you know? Right, he said. Seriously, OMG, right? Yes, that is literally how it reads every sentence punctuated with rights, txtspeak, you knows and other verbal ticks. And for some reason the author has all the characters think what theyre going to say and then still put it in as dialogue immediately after! So Im going to tell you I dont recommend this book, I dont recommend Ghost Time, I say.

Corridor Audiobook by Robin Parrish

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robin Parrish) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:57:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Corridor Subtitle: A MythWorks Novel Author: Robin Parrish Narrator: Brian McGovern Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-13 Publisher: Aaron Patterson Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: The only way out is to run... On the eve of his 17th birthday, Troy Goggin finds himself inexplicably transported to an impossibly huge, miles-long structure called the Corridor. But what is the Corridor, and why was he brought to it? It's a place of mystery, wonder, and heart-stopping danger. It will test him and push him both mentally and physically. His only companion is the girl whose voice he hears inside his head, explaining the rules he must follow if he hopes to escape. But there is much more to this extraordinary place than Troy could ever imagine. The Corridor's true purpose - the biggest mystery of all - is revealed only to those who make it to the end. Members Reviews: EXCELLENT READ Great narration in excellent story. I wish RP would develop a series. I have listened to it more than once.

The Flame in the Mist Audiobook by Kit Grindstaff

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kit Grindstaff) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:52:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Flame in the Mist Author: Kit Grindstaff Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Set in an imagined past, this dark fantasy-adventure is for fans of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass. Features Jemma, a fiery-headed heroine held captive in Agromond Castle, yet destined to save mist-shrouded Anglavia. Fiery-headed Jemma Agromond is not who she thinks she is, and when the secrets and lies behind her life at mist-shrouded Agromond Castle begin to unravel, she finds herself in a chilling race for her life. Ghosts and misfits, a stone and crystals, a mysterious book, an ancient prophecy - all these reveal the truth about Jemma's past and a destiny far greater and more dangerous than she could have imagined in her wildest fantasies. With her telepathic golden rats, Noodle and Pie, and her trusted friend, Digby, Jemma navigates increasingly dark forces, as helpers both seen and unseen, gather. But in the end, it is her own powers that she must bring to light, for only she has the key to defeating the evil ones and fulfilling the prophecy that will bring back the sun and restore peace in Anglavia. Members Reviews: THE FLAME IN THE MIST What did you like most about The Flame in the Mist? Everything! The main character is an extradonary person. She is resourceful, brave, and also sympathetic to those who are weak. She is completely human, with human weaknesses, but with the strength to rise above that to overcome and defeat evil. What did you like best about this story? The victory of good over evil, light over the darkness of hate Which character as performed by Rosalyn Landor was your favourite? Gemma. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes: when Gemma knew she had to leave everything she loved, that made her feel safe, and go back to fight the evil that held her captive for so many years, and she still had the strength of character, the courage to go, in spite of her own fear And also in the end, when she conquered the evil inside her to fight the terrible evil threatening everything she loved and valued. Any additional comments? I do not usually comment on a book I listen to, but this book was really special. I hope there will be moremfrom the same author, and of the same high quality.

Creature From the 7th Grade: Boy or Beast Audiobook by Bob Balaban

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bob Balaban) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:12:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Creature From the 7th Grade: Boy or Beast Author: Bob Balaban Narrator: Bob Balaban Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-12 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: From award-winning actor-writer-producer-director Bob Balaban comes a hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. If popularity were a score between one and ten, Charlie Drinkwater would be a zero. He's nerdy and unathletic, and to top it all off, he's suddenly morphed into a giant mutant sea creature sometime between first-period science class and third-period English. Now Charlie's two best friends are treating him like a science project, there's a petition to get him kicked out of school, the cool kids are recruiting him for their clique, and for some reason his parents are acting like everything is perfectly normal. What's a slimy, scaly, seventh-grade creature to do? Members Reviews: Funny book for 6th-grader. Funny book for 6th-grader. Creative, enjoyable and downright hilarious! I really, really liked this book. It was very enjoyable and funny, and the anther did a good at writing this book. 5 Stars for sure! Popularity isn't everything. I loved this book--couldn't put it down. It's a page turner (and I'm 80 years old!!). The reader is always anxious to know what is going to happen next. Illustrations are fabulous. They go along perfectly with the story. A great book every junior high student should read. funny good story. son read almost half the book in one sitting. I will be looking for more of this series Nicely written imaginative story my boy loves! Wonderful story about a boy who is not the most popular or smartest and how he learns he's happy being himself no matter what! Warm-hearted and imaginative. Perfect for my 4th grade boy - and the pages are flying by! Vocabulary is strong and dialogue is well written :)

Tom Swift and his War Tank Audiobook by Victor Appleton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victor Appleton) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:01:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and his War Tank Subtitle: Doing His Bit for Uncle Sam Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: As the title implies, our hero Tom Swift invents and designs a monster of the battlefield. A war tank. The United States has just entered World War I, and German spies abound. Particularly where Tom is designing and building his amazing tank. He does however, manage to get his machine off to France, and no doubt aid the allies in their war effort.

Vanquished Audiobook by Nancy Holder, Debbie Viguie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nancy Holder) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:16:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vanquished Author: Nancy Holder, Debbie Viguie Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Following the globetrotting supernatural adventure (Publishers Weekly) of Damned, the riveting conclusion to the Crusade trilogy pushes the power of love to its limits. Hope is in short supply, but courage runs deep as the Salamancan hunters recover from a devastating loss. Jenn knows she must rally her team against the Cursed Ones, but her focus is shattered. Shes torn between passion for Antonio, who once fought by her side, and hate for the bloodthirsty vampire hes become. His volatility is tearing apart their team...and Jenns trust. As the Cursed Ones amass new strength, Team Salamanca must strike together if they hope to survive, let alone defend humanity. Jenn wants to believe Antonios loyal to their causeand their lovebut shes slowly losing her heart to Resistance fighter Noah. And if Antonios not careful, he may just end up with a stake in his. This gripping conclusion to an epic trilogy pairs steamy romance with heart-stopping action, and delivers an ending as dramatic as it is unexpected. Members Reviews: A great finale! This was a thrill ride of a novel! I've always loved this series, and I finally got to finish the series! I was not disappointed with the finale in the least. It completely lived up to my expectations! The beginning of the book starts off so dark and hopeless. One of the team members of Team Salamanca is dead, another is missing, Antonio is fighting his blood lust, and Jenn is reeling from what happened to Antonio. The only member at all who seems to think they can recover from this and be triumphant is Father Juan. The one thing that really stuck out in this book that didn't in the first two was Father Juan. We finally get to learn something about him, who and what he really is. The epilogue of the book is one page, devoted to him, and made me laugh out loud! The team would have been doomed without him. There isn't much lying around in this book. Every time the team seems to get a chance to rest and strategize, something happens that flips everything on its head again. Considering that this story is about a worldwide war with vampires, the authors manage to make this book feel so real. And everything about it is the exact opposite of Twlight! The reason I think I love this series so much is the characters. This story would make a fantastic movie, just in the characters are so easy to love and connect with. The group makes me think a little of Cassandra Clare's characters--atleast the comradeship, and jealousy between them. I'm going to talk a little bit about the characters and why they are so great, especially in this book. There will be spoilers ahead from the other books, so if you haven't read the first two books, you may want to stop reading! Jenn --the team's leader has finally come into her own. She is like a commandeer steering her troops in battle. In this story, its more than just her team, she's the general for the whole army! She is just amazing in how she never gives up on her teammates, especially Antonio. Antonio--a kind vampire turned cruel, then back to kind--sort of. He is having major trouble with bloodlust in this book. Its like his demon has been awakened. It was a completely different Antonio than in the first book, and it kind of drove me crazy! Until the end, where he finally manned up! Skye--I think Skye is my favorite member. She has such goodness in her, but she is one tough cookie.

Betrayed Audiobook by Kristi Holl

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kristi Holl) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:03:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Betrayed Subtitle: Faithgirlz! - Boarding School Mysteries, Book 2 Author: Kristi Holl Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-12 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: When Jeri McKane is blamed by her best friend, Rosa, for using a secret against her, Jeris world is turned upside down. Unless the real blackmailer is found, Rosa could be expelled from Landmark School and her starring role in Cinderella given to a snobbish seventh grader. Worse still, Jeri could lose her best friends trust just when things with her own absentee father are heating up. Why does everything have to be so complicated - and where is God when you need him? Middle schoolers will identify with Jeri and her friends as they solve this mystery and learn valuable lessons about truth-telling, faith, hope, and love. Members Reviews: Great Values This was better than the first book in the series. The characters are realistic, and their struggles are real. I liked how the main character solved her problems.

The Secret to Lying Audiobook by Todd Mitchell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Todd Mitchell) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:04:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret to Lying Author: Todd Mitchell Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: James was the guy no one noticed - another 15-year-old living in a small town. So when he gets into the American Science and Mathematics Academy (or ASMA), a public boarding school, James decides that its time to leave the past behind. In a student body made up of nerds and geeks, being cool is easy. All it takes is a few harmless lies to invent the new James: rebel, punk, street fighter. Everyones impressed - except for the beautiful Ellie Frost, whose icy demeanor holds an inexplicable attraction for James, and the mysterious ghost44, an IM presence who sees right through his new identity. But James is riding high - playing pranks and hooking up with the luscious Jessica Keen. Things seem perfect until he begins having strange dreams of a dark city haunted by demons. As the line between dreams and reality blurs, James comes to discover the secret - and consequence - of lying. Critic Reviews: Opening your eyes and seeing the world - really seeing it - thats what this powerful book is about. (Lauren Myracle, best-selling author of the Internet Girls series and Bliss) Engrossing and entertaining.... A great read. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Pro I have a pro this book agenda. It was excellent. There was some over the top stuff in it and the symbolism was a bit thick, but it's directed at teenagers, and people often underestimate their ability to understand the meaning of things. Despite that, the story was interesting, the characters were fun, and the writing was quite good. I am becoming a big fan of authors who use IMing in their writing. Done well it can be really effective. Of course, done wrong it can just be horrible. It's done right here, and it moves the story along and makes some interesting points. The narration is excellent too. I've read this narrator in other things, and I always enjoy him. He is just consistantly good at capturing tone and humor that might get missed with another narrator. Overall, definately worth the credit.

The Anti-Prom Audiobook by Abby McDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Abby McDonald) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:09:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Anti-Prom Author: Abby McDonald Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Popular girl Bliss Merino is ready to have the perfect prom. But when she catches her boyfriend making out with her best friend in the back of the limo, she has only one thought: revenge.... Bad girl Jolene Nelson is the last person anyone expected to see at prom. Yet here she is, dressed in pink ruffles and feeling like a fool for believing that he would actually show up.... Meg Rose Zuckerman is ready to stop being a wallflower and start experiencing life firsthand. But when her date stands her up, she finds herself on the outside yet again.... Three unlikely allies team up for a night of rebellion, romance, and revenge in this high-stakes dramedy from acclaimed young author Abby McDonald. Members Reviews: A Mad Night First, I have to tell you that the author is wonderful and the narrator is perfect. Her work was really, reallly, admirable and I think she got her sole into this book. I have much to say about each of the three girls: I pittyed Bliss at least in the begining, admired Jolin, and loved Meg. The processes they delt with were very reall. But such things can not be solved in one night- mad as it might be. You can understand a few things, but not change completely. But again, even if the author made them change and find a way to get along, she did it in an almost realistic way. She created three original complecated carichtors. That was good. I stayed up all night to see what was going to happen. Highly recommended, and not only for teens. A Mad Night First, I have to tell you that the author is wonderful and the narrator is perfect. Her work was really, reallly, admirable and I think she got her sole into this book. I have much to say about each of the three girls: I pittyed Bliss at least in the begining, admired Jolin, and loved Meg. The processes they delt with were very reall. But such things can not be solved in one night- mad as it might be. You can understand a few things, but not change completely. But again, even if the author made them change and find a way to get along, she did it in an almost realistic way. She created three original complecated carichtors. That was good. I stayed up all night to see what was going to happen. Highly recommended, and not only for teens. Fun, Fun, Fun Any additional comments? Three teenagers come together for hi-jinx and healing one one very eventful night. With sympathetic, distinct characters, great pacing, nice humor, and some heartfelt moments too, this was a very good listen.

Believing in Hope Audiobook by Stephanie Perry Moore

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephanie Perry Moore) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:55:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Believing in Hope Subtitle: Yasmin Peace, Book 2 Author: Stephanie Perry Moore Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-11 Publisher: christianaudio.com Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: In this second book of the Yasmin Peace series, family tensions and school unrest soar to a fever pitch. A school counselor starts a club for eighth-grade girls, The LIGHT club, which deals with major issues: gangs, depression, teen suicide, self-esteem, etc. Yasmin discovers that there is hope on the other side of every obstacle - if she holds on to her faith. Members Reviews: Five Stars Granddaughter loves to read and love the book How refreshing! What an awesome treat to find something special just for my African American pre teen grandaughter! Hopefully she will treasure reading and enjoy. Good contemporary Christian book for teens Pressure rises for eighth-grader Yasmin Peace in Believing in Hope by Stephanie Perry Moore (Yasmin Peace Series). Her family continues to adjust to the loss of her brother through suicide, while her divorced mother struggles to meet the financial and emotional needs of the family. In fear of another loss, Jasmine tries to help her brother, York, when he begins to hang with a dangerous crowd. In addition, her other brother, Yancyâa good student and normally trustworthyâhas begun disappearing. At school, peer pressure raises its ugly head in many forms: to participate in ungodly conversations, to engage in premarital sex, to be disobedient, and attacks on her self-esteem. Yasmin leans on God to help her manage the strife in her life and find hope. A counselor begins a group to help girls navigate issues they have or will encounter, where many revelations are discovered. To her surprise, many girls who seem self-assured have their own private struggles. Will Yasmin be able to stay on Godâs path or will worldly pressures and desires overpower her? Will her friends and family find the ability to pass grace and mercy to those who may have caused them harm?Believing in Hope by Stephanie Perry Moore (Yasmin Peace Series) reveals that no matter how bad things may seem, there is always hope. inspiredbooksguide.com Really good! In this second book of the Yasmin Peace series family tensions and school unrest sore to a fever pitch. A school counselor starts a club for 8th grade girls: The LIGHT club, which deals with major issues: gangs, depression, teen suicide, self-esteem, etc. Yasmin discovers that there is hope on the other side of every obstacle--if she holds on to her faith. This series is really good and it's a good change from the princess type series the author usually writes. It's a refreshing change to see a girl who isn't upper middle class and has to struggle finicially and deal with real problems. The LIGHT club is portrayed accurately, I used to attend Kendrick Middle School, where the real LIGHT club is and I'm glad to see it portrayed in this book. Yasmine is a good role model for any teens and unlike Payton Skyy or Carmen Browne (the author's other "princess" lead characters) Yasmin doesn't seem to be to stuck on herself. So other then the cheesy way the author writes herself in the book and cheap pops her upcoming movie on the Payton Skyy series, it's very well-written. Keeping It Real This book explores the real issues facing families that live in the lower income places - commonly known as the projects. Sometimes we may feel that the issues facing young teens and poorer families differ from those facing the lower and upper middle class. All families, regardless of income, have real issues to deal with.

Mates, Dates and Inflatable Bras Audiobook by Cathy Hopkins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cathy Hopkins) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:30:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mates, Dates and Inflatable Bras Author: Cathy Hopkins Narrator: Amanda Hulme Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: I flopped on the beanbag next to her. I felt happy. Iz and me. Me and Iz talking about stuff and Iz predicting my future. "What does it say, Madam Rose?" "Oh interesting," Iz murmured. "Very interesting, The card that crosses you is the Wheel of Fortune. It signifies a new chapter. A turning point." But a turning point is exactly what Lucy does NOT want. Everything is changing around her, and suddenly she is required to make all sorts of decisions. Everyone else knows who and what they want to be except her. Izzy has become friends with the glamorous Nesta and Lucy isn't certain she likes this new threesome. Nesta and Izzy look 16, but Lucy, at 14, can easily pass for a 12-year-old. But then the day Lucy sees the most wonderful boy crossing the street, things start to change in all areas of her life. Editorial Reviews: Narrator Amanda Hulme's voice is brisk and youthful, and as protagonist Lucy Lovering, she evokes an authentic teenager's voice with its blend of dryness, hope, and insecurity. Too many things are changing in Lucy's life: everyone seems to know who and what they want to be except her, her best friend Izzie is becoming too close to glamorous new girl in school Nesta, and while her friends can pass for 16, Lucy still looks 12 - even though she's already 14. Hulme also gets the distinctive cadence of teen conversation, and her rendition of the obnoxious tones of Lucy's brothers will have listeners smiling in recognition. Critic Reviews: This thoughtful novel belongs in all audio collections serving young teens. (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Light, fun, and easy to read "Mates, Dates, and Inflatible Bras" is the first book in the series that follows three friends Izzie, Nesta, and Lucy. This book mainly focuses on Lucy. She's pretty insecure, especially since her best friend in the entire world (Izzie) seems to have a new best friend (Nesta), she has no idea what she wants to do in her future, and she's really short (4 foot eight, I think) and everyone calls her a midget. One day, when Lucy's eccentric health-food store owner dad is driving her to Izzie's house, Lucy spots HIM. Lucy is stricken by this "mystery guy" and soon her and Izzie are on lookout for him, they even hang out by his school. Lucy finds out who the "mystery guy" is - and she can't believe it! She's totally shocked...and embarassed too. At the end of the book, Lucy discovers what she wants to do in her future (though it's pretty obvious), talks to the mystery guy, and also comes to terms with Izzie's new friendship with Nesta. Mates, Dates, and Inflatible Bras is a really good book, and very easy to read. I finished it really quickly, but I plan on getting the next two books in the series. If you liked Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging, you'll love these books too! I highly reccommend this book! Overall Grade - A+ Good Book! I thought this book was a good book! This book is a fun little teen book (main characters are 14 yrs.) and girls can relate to the characters. Lucy, the main character, is going through some tough times and sometimes she thinks her best friends, Izzie and Nesta, are better than her and she thinks that they're basically flawless. She thinks she is the only one with the problems. But some things work out for her.

My Big Fat Manifesto Audiobook by Susan Vaught

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Vaught) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:05:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Big Fat Manifesto Author: Susan Vaught Narrator: Justine Salata Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Jamie is a senior in high school and, like so many of her peers, doing too much. Unlike so many of her friends, she is enormously, irreversibly, sometimes angrily (and occasionally delightedly) overweight. Her most immediate need is a scholarship to college, so she writes an explosive and controversial column every week in the school paper about being fat. Soon, Jamie finds herself fighting for her rights as a very fat girl and not quietly. As her column raises all kinds of public questions, so too must Jamie find her own private way in the world, with love popping up in an unexpected place, and satisfaction in her size losing ground to real frustration. Tapping into her own experience with losing weight, her training as a psychotherapist, and the current fascination in the media with teens trying drastic weight-loss measures, Susan Vaught writes searing and hilarious prose that will grip readers while asking the most profound questions about life. Members Reviews: Not your typical fat girl story The main character (Jamie) in this story is opinionated, intelligent, and hilarious. She is also morbidly obese. The story doesn't follow the typical "fat girl" cinderella storyline, where the main character loses a ton of weight and through weight loss gets everything she always wanted. and through weight loss she gets everything she ever wanted. Jamie's weight hasn't stopped her from being successful and through her articulate "Fat girl" column in the high school news paper brings forward the notion of fat acceptance and the discrimination morbidly obese people face on a daily basis not just in the reactions from other people but the struggles they face in every day life because the world hasn't yet caught up with the increasing weight of it's population.

What Mr. Mattero Did Audiobook by Priscilla Cummings

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Priscilla Cummings) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:52:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Mr. Mattero Did Author: Priscilla Cummings Narrator: Eve Bianco Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Told from two points of view, Claire's and Melody's, this novel takes readers into their private middle-school worlds as the girls struggle to discover the truth. Critic Reviews: "The book provides a great deal of high-interest suspense, and, when the issue of what Mr. Mattero did is finally resolved, readers get an ending that's both satisfying and realistic." (School Library Journal) "An age-appropriate introduction to a difficult topic." (Booklist) Members Reviews: The impact of a sexual abuse report on a family and community Grade: B+ Claire and her two seventh grade friends report that their teacher, Mr Mattero, molested them, setting off a series of events they never expected. His daughter, Melody, an eighth grader at their middle school feels that impact hardest. But what really happened in that music room, and are the girls telling the truth. Told in both Claire and Melody's POVs, WHAT MR MATTERO DID is s thoughtful look at friendship, peer pressure, family, and sexual abuse. Although Claire clearly made some awful decisions, she was more troubled than bad. At home she was lost in the shuffle between her special needs brother and toddler sister. She lacked confidence, had an eating disorder and followed her dominating friend into trouble. Melody was less complex of a character, purer in her feelings and actions. Her POV of the devastation the accusations had on the entire Mattero felt raw and honest. Priscilla Cummings created a great preteen voice in Claire and Melody, unfortunately the voices were the same for both girls. I did enjoy Cummings' writing. I'm not sure where she came up with the statistics that 20% of sexual abuse allegations are false, all the statistics I've read have the number much lower. Yes, it happens, but far more minors, mostly girls, are molested than report. Many cases can't be proven because only about 30% of cases have DNA linked to a perp because of delays in reporting, certain acts don't create DNA. I wonder wherever Cummings got her stats included cases that couldn't be proven in the number. I'd hate for tweens to get the wrong idea about victims and believability. THEMES: sexual abuse, friendship, family, peer pressure, eating disorders Sexually Abused Nymphets? In What Mr. Mattero Did by Priscilla Cummings, three seventh-grade girls, Jenna, Suzanne, and Claire, told their middle-school principal that Mr. Mattero, the music teacher, had molested them. I was immediately suspicious of the girl's claims, because most victims of sexual abuse never report being harmed. They may mention it to a friend, but rarely to their parents or to the authorities. However, victims are more likely to report abuse once another victim's wrong has been exposed. Moreover, according to Joan J. Johnson in her book Teen Prostitution, in most cases, sexually abused nymphets are victims of incest. In other words, nymphets are most commonly molested their fathers or step-fathers, but in some cases the brother, uncle or cousin is the abuser. That is exactly what happened in What Mr. Mattero Did. Phoebe, another seventh grader, confessed to Claire that she was sexually abused by her step-father. Phoebe confessed to Claire, because she thought that Claire was a victim of sexual abuse as well. "You're the only person I've told," Phoebe said. "'Cause you've been through it, Claire.

Through the Looking-Glass Audiobook by Lewis Carroll

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lewis Carroll) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:14:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Through the Looking-Glass Author: Lewis Carroll Narrator: Harlan Ellison Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Alice encounters talking flowers, madcap kings and queens, and strange mythological characters when she becomes a pawn in a bizarre chess game involving Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and other amusing nursery-rhyme characters. Critic Reviews: "By any reckoning...[one of the] most original works of fiction to emerge from that strange and original time known as Victorian England." (Guardian) Members Reviews: Soso Though this book is not much better than Alice's Adventures, the chess motif and theme does make the book much more interesting. With the bossy, dominant Red Queen and the quiet, kind, messy white queen, the book is a study in contrasts. The interweaving of the Nursery Rhyme Characters and the frequent fish poetry references does provide more continuity and a sense of sequential events than Alice's first adventure. I also appreciated the linking of the cat at the beginning and end of the story. It does still feel like Carroll did way too many opium pipes in his time. (First written as Journal Reading Notes in 1999.) Reading with Tequila I very much disliked Through the Looking Glass. It was trippy in a way that would be better suited for someone high on drugs: pure gibberish masquerading as whimsical storytelling. Every other chapter was the same. Meet a pair of characters, then watch them fight. Mix in some random poetry and songs. Add to that some round-about dialogue and logic that will make the reader dizzy. Viola, a classic. It was easy to follow, but hard to understand or relate to. I knew what was going on but I couldn't grasp why, or even how. I believe that this story would probably be better experienced through a visual means, a movie to television special. I only finished it because it was 100 pages. Had it been longer, I wouldn't have given up without a second thought. Amazing book I loved reading this book on my Kindle. It didn't have many pictures in it but it was a great book. I loved the poems of the Jaberwockies. If you loved Through The Looking Glass, you should see a movie called The Last Mimsy. It has a part about the girl Alice that the books were based on and on this book too. Spoiler: I loved that she has two kittens and didn't know about going to Wonderland. My favorite characters were the White King and the White Queen.

Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf Audiobook by Sonya Hartnett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sonya Hartnett) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:40:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf Author: Sonya Hartnett Narrator: Suzi Dougherty Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: In a dying country town lives Satchel O'Rye, a young man fighting the future; Chelsea Piper, a young woman fighting the past; and a long-lost creature that can teach them both the art of survival. Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf is a shimmering, ultimately joyful novel, a story of journeying towards courage and freedom, of finding the will to live a life beyond expectation. Editorial Reviews: From one of the most talented and versatile voices in contemporary Australian literature comes this somber, introspective dirge, centered around the discovery of a mysterious, unidentifiable beast. Sonya Hartnetts Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf follows high school dropout Satchel ORye, drifting between jobs as he tries to support his family in the absence of his deadbeat dad. Satchels situation begins to change when he discovers an unusual, seemingly canine animal. He develops a friendship with social misfit Chelsea Piper, as the two spend time together pondering the nature of this strange beast. Actress Suzi Dougherty (The Loved Ones, Home and Away ) lends fluid eloquence to this heartrending work of fantastic realism, while nevertheless striking a reflective tone, betraying understated sympathy for the hapless Satchel. Members Reviews: subdued quality While reading this understated, well-written if not always riveting story, I found myself penciling notes in the inside cover, either pages that capture the "sidestep wolf" well, or just fine imagery, the first on page 4: "The land beyond the rust-riddled sheds was a dirty brown, silver shimmering desert: what grew on it needed no water, and what water fell on it soaked only deep enough to turn the topsoil into slime." I also greatly appreciate the coinciding of the main character with the thylacine, and how the author leaves the tensions unresolved at the end. Both are individuals scraping by to survive, although their plights are not parallel in any easy, allegorical sense. When Satchel considers his future and the thylacine near the book's end, no neat parallels are made. Satchel creates a bond in his mind with the creature, just as we often do in reality, somewhat arbitrarily but with profound impact on us at the time and perhaps times forthcoming. "Against terrible odds it had saved itself..." Twentysomething Satchel O'Rye is stuck in a small country town at the end of the world - a "dark, nasty, dingy little pit where nothing's allowed to happen". Flanked by a dormant volcano and a snarling freeway, he's emotionally hemmed in, too, by a delusionally religious father and a long-suffering mother. Yet he's unwilling to break familial ties and follow his friend to the city, or take up an offer of well-paid work on the coast. Then, while gathering wood in the bush one day, he sees what local outcast Chelsea Piper believes is a Thylacine - a.k.a the Tasmanian Tiger, a dog-like marsupial extinct on the Australian mainland for over 3000 years... Like much of Hartnett's strikingly original work, this novel has suburban despair, damaged youngsters, wounded animals and the constant threat of violence. It also has her trademark compassion - you cannot help but feel for Satchel and Chelsea. Though you know much of their pain is self-inflicted, they're struggling to live their lives in the best way they know how.

Love You Hate You Miss You Audiobook by Elizabeth Scott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Scott) — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:18:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love You Hate You Miss You Author: Elizabeth Scott Narrator: Tracy Pfau Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Amy's shrink thinks it would help to start a diary. Instead, Amy starts writing letters to Julia. But as she writes letter after letter, she begins to realize that the past wasn't as perfect as she thought it was - and the present deserves a chance too. Editorial Reviews: The Steadfast told as an angst-fueled confession, with interruptions by a series of letters written by Amy, a young woman just getting out of teen rehab to her friend Julia, whose death she can't stop blaming on herself. An exploration of ache, loss, self-destruction, and introspection, this audiobook will move listeners with its narrator's raw honesty in the face of loneliness and alcohol abuse. Tracy Pfau performs with realism relating to the sarcasm and of its young narrator without falling into the clichés of young-adult speech. Critic Reviews: "A satisfying story of an engaging heroine successfully naming and confronting her demons." (Booklist ) Members Reviews: Incredibly heartfelt A very heartfelt and emotional story, featuring a troubled girl living past her best friends death and struggling with life. Elizabeth Scott has written this book so well, that I ended up feeling like I new all of the characters myself. Beautifully written, tugging at your heart. Best friends will do anything for each other right? That's how it was for Julia and Amy. Those girls did anything and everything for each other. But now, Amy is the one that has to suffer since she lost her best friend. Julia was amazing. Julia helped Amy function in so many ways. Supported her in all of her decisions. Now, Amy has to not only live life without her, but deal with the fact that Julia's mom holds her responsible for what happened. Her mother is right. Amy feels that it's all her fault. Julia was being a true friend and that's what led to her death. Amy now writes to Julia, explaining so much to her. Lonely and with nobody but nosey parents and a shrink that drives her insane, Amy has to learn to pick up the pieces of her life and keep on living. I felt so much heartache for Amy as she struggled. She felt as if she didn't deserve any more friends. She was the outcast at school and her life was so hard now struggling to find her place without her best friend. But writing to Julia-well writing to Julia definitely opened her eyes to many things. Heartbreaking Definitely one of my favorite books! This book perfectly depicts how guilt can literally drive a person to their breaking point. The main character has lost her best friend in a drunk driving accident in which she was involved. She struggles with guilt that she survives and Julia did not, even though she was not the one driving the car. They were both drunk. Through writing a series o letters to her dead best friend, the main character evolves and is finally able to move on after finding that the friendship was not as ideal as she is making it seem. The prose is very powerful, perhaps being i letter form makes it more personal. It was also interesting and sad to watch her struggle with her guilt even though she was not driving the car. Choices Amy moves through life with the knowledge that she killed her best friend Julia.

Adam Canfield Watch Your Back! Audiobook by Michael Winerip

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Winerip) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:10:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adam Canfield Watch Your Back! Subtitle: The Slash, Book 2 Author: Michael Winerip Narrator: Patrick G. Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: But it's hard to keep a low profile when there's still baritone and basketball practice, a new principal to figure out, a science fair sham to uncover, a bully survey to monitor, a 300-year-old tree to save, and the next issue of the Slash to take care of. It's enough to drive a kid over the edge. Luckily, Adam's got Jennifer, his trusty (and cute!) co-editor, to help him keep it together. But when the Slash is threatened, will they be able to get the story and keep the paper going, all without getting expelled? Members Reviews: As good as the first! Both my kids and I enjoyed this very much. Witty, insightful, and good story.

Parables from Nature, Volume 3 Audiobook by Margaret Gatty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret Gatty) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:40:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Parables from Nature, Volume 3 Author: Margaret Gatty Narrator: David Thorn, Bobbie Frohman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-08 Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Entertaining stories of nature with a moral lesson thrown in for good measure are fun as well as thought provoking. Children will be enthralled with the intimate look into the lives of the woodland creatures and their way of life. Subtleness in making a moral point is always a strength in Ms. Gattys stories. Volume 3 of 3, includes: 1. Purring When You're Pleased 2. The Voices of the Earth 3. The Master of the Harvest 4. The Deliverer 5. Inferior Animals 6. The General Thaw 7. The Light of Life 8. Gifts 9. Night and Day 10. Kicking 11. Imperfect Instruments 12. Birds in the Nest Margaret Gatty (18091873) was a British children's author. The wife and daughter of clergymen, Gatty's work has a moral core, but with a sweet and friendly tone, accessible to children. Members Reviews: Not preachy What a terrific book! The parables are deep, the morals are sound and traditional, but these aren't preachy a bit. And the use of nature to teach us about ourselves is perfect. This is a wee bit advanced for my 5 y/o, but I can see a slightly older child enjoying it. And as an adult, I have loved it and passed it on to a friend already. It was way more then I expected. I looked ... It was way more then I expected. I looked up the author to thank her but she has passed away, long ago. Two Stars Kindle version is boring to Mama; can understand why it doesn't hold the attention of my 2nd grader. Valuable Valuable parables. I am using them for the Storytelling Manual at Toastmasters. Five Stars Nice edition even if it isn't vintage!

Birdland Audiobook by Tracy Mack

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tracy Mack) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:17:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Birdland Author: Tracy Mack Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: When Jed encounters a mysterious homeless girl he thinks holds the key to connecting him to Zeke, it could be his only way to unlock his deepest sorrow and discover how to be, who to be, on his own. As true and lyrical as a sax solo, Birdland touches down at the core of the human heart and sends it soaring. Recommended for young adults. Critic Reviews: "The beauty of this rigorously unsentimental novel about a family in crisis is the way that Mack, even as she lets her characters' imaginations soar, keeps her story grounded in the pain of broken things." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Loved this book as a kid This was one of my favorite books when I was a kind, and I really wanted to read it one day, and I couldn't buy it on my Nook. It came in good condition, and I read it in one sitting. Five Stars Excellent Birdland Birdland is about two friends, Jed and Flyer who videotape a documentary about their nieghborhood. Flyer is videoing the nieghborhood to hope to connect with his father although he is not very good with a camera. He and his father had not been getting a long ever since Flyer's mother had left. Jed, on the oter hand is searching for Zeke, a poet who liked Charlie "Bird" Parker. Zeke had a lot of CD's, notebooks, and a lot of unanswered questions about himself and Charlie Parker. I think what makes this book so good is that the author wrote it so that it builds a lot of suspense. I recommend this book because it has a lot of adventure, suspense, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Birdland flies Tracy Mack's mastery of language and writing style is especially evident in her latest book, Birdland. She moves the reader effortlessly through the pages and through the streets of New York City, making them seem alive enough to smell or feel. This portrait of grief is hopeful and uplifting as three families deal with the problems they have to deal with. It's a good book for teens to read, but I recommend it for anyone. Mesmerizing.... You don't have to live in New York City to fall under the spell of this beautiful novel. Descriptions of the city are cinematic, and so affecting as the story of a boy dealing with loss unfolds. Teens will relate to Jed and the weight of what he's going through, and experience the way that weight is lifted as he works things out. Impressive and unforgettable.

Sebastian Darke Audiobook by Philip Caveney

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip Caveney) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:59:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sebastian Darke Subtitle: Prince of Fools Author: Philip Caveney Narrator: Maxwell Caulfield Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: On the way, they meet Captain Cornelius Drummel, small in stature, but the fiercest of fighters. The three rescue the fair princess Kerin, who's being held captive by brigands. If only Sebastian knew the kidnapping was engineered by the evil King Septimus! Members Reviews: An thrilling tale about pirates, monsters, and treasures beyond your imagination After a heroic act of taking down the evil King Septimus, Sebastian Darke is back! With his long-time buddy, Max the Buffalope, and the short (but mighty) warrior Cornelius. They are off to another grand adventure! And this time, out into the sea! After being saved from a monster by a man named Adam, the trio is told that his sister, Leonora, knew that they were in danger. But these siblings have an agenda of their own. They are out to get the treasure that Sebastian and his friends are trying to find! Attempting to escape from their pursuers, Sebastian and the gang hires a ship to find their way to the mysterious island that holds Captain Callinestra's world fortune. With fierce pirates, a long-lost loot, and mythical creatures, you should prepare for another fantastic quest with Sebastian Darke! After reading the Prince of Fools, I knew I had to one day get my hands on the sequel. And I was not disappointed as Caveney delivered a non-stop and fun action story with enthusiastic characters, new and old! The plot kept me hooked and I continued flipping the pages, dying to know what happened to the characters next. When you think things are going to be okay, another problem jumps out! You will be sitting there, biting your nails as you pray for the characters' safety. I pitied Sebastian throughout this novel because he fell under an enchantment where he would only think of the evil Leonora. On his journey, he made acquaintances with the pretty female captain pirate, Jenna. I think she is pretty cool and I do hope she makes an appearance again in the next novel but for some reason I doubt so. Sebastian slowly but surely grew up some more after encountering plenty of obstacles in this expedition since the Prince of Fools. He is an odd character to have a story evolve around because of his personality and situation but I love how different he is compared to most male leads. What I adore the most about the novel is how everything is like a classic hero story for kids. You have the protagonist with his steed and best man, going through deadly challenges to get to the treasure that was lost for hundreds of years. Except it is a read for teens instead of the youngsters. I definitely recommend the Sebastian Darke series if you have not read it yet! It gives you a break from the usual supernatural/fantasy stuff that you generally find in YA fiction. I'm anxious for the third installment! Read more of my reviews at: Stop, Drop, and Read! - [...] great adventure, rich characters This was a really fun read. Some of the characters were so delightful they have stayed in my mind in rich imagery for the 6 months since I read the book. What I like best was the ending. It's a great lesson for the teen readers, and allows for further adventures of the friends we've grown to love. Great fighting scenes, a tiny bit of romance, and good clean fun. Recommended for age 8/9 to adult, and good for a read-aloud, too. Great story, terrible type I agree with other reviewers that this is a fun and exciting story.

Ocean Realm Audiobook by Rebecca Moesta, Kevin J. Anderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rebecca Moesta) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:22:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ocean Realm Subtitle: Crystal Doors, Book 2 Author: Rebecca Moesta, Kevin J. Anderson Narrator: Joshua Swanson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Can they escape in time to save the island from destruction? Critic Reviews: "The story...flows like so much poetry across the page....A great read for any fantasy lover, regardless of age." (g-pop.net) Members Reviews: interesting, little childish The storyline is amazing. However, a lot of the dialogue is immature and a little unnecessary. It does not reflect real life. For instance, why do the characters always have to describe their plans? Especially in front of or very close by their enemies? Isn't that a little idiotic? Also the "connection" between them shouldn't have to be explained through dialogue. The audience can clearly see the connection. It's something that develops throughout the book. Things don't always have to be explicitly spelled out. Let a little mystery enter the story. Let the audience wonder and come up with ideas of their own about the relationships before revealing the truth. my daughter couldn't put it down! I ordered this book for my daughter, who is into the whole Crystal Doors series. She honestly read it through and couldn't put the book down. She loved it and wanted me to order her the next (future) book in the series. I wish she could get as interested in the literature classics as she has been in this series. We have a whole bookshelf of classics in our library that she isn't interested in reading. Love it! Awesome!! I would read this book again! I already cant wait to see what the third book is going to be like! Courtesy of Teens Read Too Cousins Gwen and Vic Pierce, the protagonists fromCrystal Doors #1: Island Realm (Crystal Doors), are back in this exciting follow-up, along with some of the other great characters we came to know and love in the first book: Uncle Cap, Ali el Sharif, Tiaret, Lyssandra, and even the wonderful djinni, Piri. The magic of the world of Elantya is also back, along with the Citadel, Sharif's magic carpet, Tiaret's warrior skills, Lyssandra's telepathic and interpreting abilities, and the natural curiosity of Gwen and Vic. Unfortunately, that also means that the bad guys from the first book, most noticeably the merlons and their king, Barak, have also returned. Uncle Cap (Gwen's uncle and Vic's father) has made it through the crystal doors and finally arrived on Elantya. But even before a happy reunion can happen, the merlons kidnap Gwen and Vic, none too happy about the last skirmish that took place. This time, their plans are even greater: they're hoping for total destruction of the Elantyan world and, quite possibly, the crystal doors themselves. The twins will have to use all of their knowledge and wits to keep this from happening. Thankfully, they also have their close friends to rely on, as well as some new allies. It's not going to be an easy feat, but somehow they must defeat King Barak, Orpheon, and Azric's immortals. The climax of OCEAN REALM is a fantasy-lover's dream, with action-packed scenes that will have you flipping pages as quickly as you can. Readers of the first two books in the series will be eagerly anticipating the third,Crystal Doors #3: Sky Realm (Crystal Doors), set to be released in June 2008. Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius" amazing! I would recommend this book to anyone that loved fantasy and magic.

Would You Audiobook by Marthe Jocelyn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marthe Jocelyn) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:07:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Would You Author: Marthe Jocelyn Narrator: Renée Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: A summer night. A Saturday. For Natalie's amazing older sister, Claire, this summer is fantastic, because she's zooming off to college in the fall. For Natalie, it's a fun summer with her friends; nothing special. When Claire is hit by a car, the world changes in a heartbeat. Over the next four days, moment by moment, Natalie, her parents, and their friends wait to learn if Claire will ever recover. ©2008 Marthe Jocelyn; (P)2009 Listening Library Critic Reviews: "Divided into a series of brief, subtitled scenes, the narrative eloquently conveys how quickly 'normal' life can change into something surreal." (Horn Book) "The humanity in the author's treatment affords the reader a sense both of grief and of peace." (Publishers Weekly) "This will stay with readers for a long time." (Booklist) Members Reviews: fabulous This book... Ahh well the best way to say it I cried. It was a very good read though, great for a school project. But.. I wish the author would have changed the story and made it happy. And.. Why wasn't Natalie very upset? She just seemed depressed, which made me feel even more sad. But she seemed to take it well, which i didn't expect A tear-jerker and an eye-opener... Truly, life is so short... and borrowed. When you thought you had everything, suddenly, the world turns upside-down and all is lost in a blink of an eye. For sisters Natalie and Claire, they had each other, against all odds. When they're together, they share almost everything - they share room, secrets, clothes & even crushes. Then tragedy strikes, and Natalie is left contemplating the things they shared and most loved. In this tear-jerker novel, you are left with a lot of questions starting with Would You? Would you be cruel to the person who hit your sister by a car when you learn that he did not really mean to hit and ran on her, that he was actually driving his wife who was about to give birth to the nearest hospital? Would you blame Claire for running away to the street crying after breaking up with her boyfriend? Would you blame Claire's boyfriend for not chasing her back after their big fight? Would you be happy now that the attention of your crush would soon be diverted to you instead? Questions that seemed irrelevant but had been haunting Natalie since the accident. This novel teaches us how to cope up with life, with your family & friends, and with yourself. A very powerful book.. A tear-jerker but an eye-opener nonetheless. Great read! Would you rather... Natalie is forever hanging onto her older sister Claire. At times they can be the best of friends, even though Claire is older and has her own friends. One night changes a lot of things. When Claire is in an accident things start to look different from Natalie's point of view. Her friends game of Would You Rather? takes on a different feel as they try to figure out how to cope. I didn't love this main character. The whole time I really wanted to feel bad or her having to go through all these things, but I just couldn't. At one point Natalie's father cries and she is completely insensitive saying he shouldn't be able to cry. Natalie did not strike me as a sixteen year old. Her and her friends seemed 12 or 13 not almost high school juniors. I liked the Would You Rather? question but that was just about it.

'Mark Spark in the Dark' and 'Jimmy Jelly' Audiobook by Jacqueline Wilson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jacqueline Wilson) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:37:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'Mark Spark in the Dark' and 'Jimmy Jelly' Author: Jacqueline Wilson Narrator: Kim Hicks Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Mark is scared of the dark, but when he thinks his Great Gran is in trouble, nothing is going to stop him from coming to her rescue. Young Angela is obsessed with Jimmy Jelly, her favourite TV personality, though the rest of the family can't stand him - that is, until he comes to open a shop in the local shopping mall!

Plant People Audiobook by Engle, Barnes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Engle) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:15:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plant People Subtitle: Strange Matter #14 Author: Engle, Barnes Narrator: full cast Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: While exploring the vacant house, Rachel comes across some weird looking plants. They are large, green shells that have blossomed...letting whatever was inside them out. Two months later, the Smith family moves into the empty house. They're very odd people. Not only do Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their two weird children, Jane and Richard, look unsettling, they act strange as well. Jane seems to have a taste for bugs, while Richard disappears late at night with a shovel in hand, only to return early the next morning. It's made Rachel very suspicious. But soon that suspicion turns to fear when strange things happen to those who come into contact with the Smiths. Kids get sick. Parents disappear. And plants come to life. Now no one's left to believe Rachel. Except for the Smiths.... Members Reviews: This book was ok i rented this book from the library in hopes of it toping the other strange matter books i have read.sadly it wasnt as good.the plot was ok but there were not as many twists as there were in otehr SM books.this series is WAY better than goosebumps and i wish marty&johnny kept it up its too bad they went out of buisness.if anyone out there has any strange matter books for sale please contact me(especially the srange forces books # 2&3(the ones with rilo and the kids)) at jhalbee@snet.net jon

The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book III Audiobook by Robert Stanek

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Stanek) — Fri, 27 May 2005 04:54:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book III Author: Robert Stanek Narrator: Karl Fehr Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-05 Publisher: RP Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 368 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Adrina, Emel, Vilmos, Galan, and Seth face even greater challenges as their world is transformed. Vilmos, in his quest to become the first human magus in a thousand years, must control the darkness within him. Adrina must accept her place and work together with Emel to help the elves make their plea to Great Kingdom's council. What happens will amaze you. Critic Reviews: "[A] complex tale...sure to attract fans of graphic novels and classic Tolkien alike....Stanek will likely draw a cult following....This cliffhanger guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." (Voice of Youth Advocates) Members Reviews: The VERY BEST My teenage son is the one who got me started on Robert Stanek's books. We've both become avid listeners and recently got a second ipod. I listen when I walk and sometimes while driving. Stanek has a gift with creating interesting characters who are well-written and critical to the story. Some, like Emel, grow on you and you start to like them more and more. Others, like Vilmos and Valam, you like right away. The author masterfully blends the history of the world into the story and draws you into his richly imaged world. By the time I got to this third book, it felt as if this land was as real as our own. The plot has numerous twists and turns. There is intrigue, mystery, adventure and plenty of action. If you enjoy fantasy, this is a must read. Even if you don't usually like fantasy, you may very much enjoy this. This is amazing! I've enjoyed listening to all three books so far. I didn't think the author could out do the second one, but this is by far the best one. For me the characters are the best part of the story. I've enjoyed following Adrina, Vilmos and Seth's adventures. Emel is also a favorite and he starts to accept who he is. The introduction of Myrial and Edward makes an already strong cast of characters even better. Listen to the first two and then listen to this one. Simply fantastic Like all the others in the series, this book is beautifully written and hard to put down. I didn't want to stop listening, and sometimes I'd sit in the parking lot to finish the chapter I was on. I've never before read a series where each book is better than the one before. The narrator is excellent. Tough to put down After I listened to the sample for this one, I could think of nothing else. This is a magical series, and I've never before found a series where each book is better than the one before. Sometimes people say that, but in this case it's true. It's well written with a great story to tell and a reader who does a great job of telling it. The characters come alive with emotion and feeling. The twists are well done and the surprises are many. Quite a find. Absolutely Amazing and Great For All Ages I found this wonderful story totally captivating. On the surface it's about one thing, but underneath this it's an intense exploration of the characters of 3 gifted young people and their complex relationships with others and the world around them. It leaves you surprised and wondering time after time, and just when you think you have been surprised for the last time, the author does it to you again. I love the entire series. I've become a huge fantasy fan, and The Kingdoms and the Elves rates up there with the fathers of fantasy.

Howl of the Lambergoon Audiobook by Anthony Spaeth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony Spaeth) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:11:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Howl of the Lambergoon Author: Anthony Spaeth Narrator: Derek Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-17 Publisher: MFT Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: What's as bracing as a dram of Bruichladdich, but still appropriate for children? This epic adventure by Anthony Spaeth. Tolkienesque at moments (like The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and "Farmer Giles of Ham"), the story also has elements of an Arthurian legend and, of course, of Beowulf. Critic Reviews: "A whimsical tale of loss and triumph that should be enjoyed by adults and children alike." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Terrific, throwback listening experience A perfect match between story and narrative voice: Spaeth's Lambergoon has a classic, almost archaic feel, and its verse is tailor-made for audio, especially when delivered with a rich, Scottish burr. The kind of intelligent, poetic tale-telling that manages to recall Beowulf and campfire tales together-- excellent for kids and parents. Derek Murray's narration is the absolute best. Perfect cadence. Brings drama to the reading one moment, humor the next. Never too much. Amazing.

The Enchanted Princess Audiobook by Dawn Brower

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dawn Brower) — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:49:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Enchanted Princess Subtitle: Broken Curses, Book 1 Author: Dawn Brower Narrator: Sarah Brooke Sheehy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-17 Publisher: Monarchal Glenn Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: As the royal heir of Zelnon, Princess Elodie should be living a charmed life. It is enchanting in a diabolical way that could destroy not only her existence but those she cares about as well. Her coronation is set for her 18th birthday, but an evil force is determined to destroy any chance she has of becoming queen. A week before her birthday a curse is enacted sending her to the nightmare realm of Malediction - sweeping her, a trusted guard, and the prince of a neighboring kingdom into its dark clutches. Escaping the world is impossible, but if they don't find a way out they will either die or become permanent residents of the dreamscape. If Elodie doesn't return home in time her kingdom could be lost to her forever. As they battle for their lives, every decision exacts a monumental price. They must make sacrifices that will burn holes into their souls and every step brings new risks. With victory within reach, they realize that it comes with an irremediable loss and must suffer the consequences of their actions. Members Reviews: Mediocre Story, but worth a listen I was really excited about this book, but Ill be honest, it was all over the place for such a short novel/audiobook and it had a hard time keeping my interest. There were some fun parts about the story. I could not connect with any of the characters and I feel like I missed certain parts because I was just generally bored. I found myself comparing it to Snow White, even though its supposed to be an original storyevil step-mom, Prince Charming, old witch, etc. Not a good look. The narratorwasnt horrible. She had a great voice for the characters and I loved her voice for the witch and LuLu. You can tell she may have been a newer narrator. She made several narrating no-nos that were slightly irritating (repeating lines, in and out of mic, voice changesvolume changes, etc.) Overall, I will try to listen to this book again to make sure Im making a fair judgement, but Im not looking forward to listening to it again. I just feel bad when I tune out audiobooks and lose track of the storybut if it wasnt boring, then maybe I wouldnt have lost track. I was given this audiobook for free for an honest review. A fairy tale in the making I enjoyed the story, it has all the hallmarks of a story that will be considered a fairy tale in the decades to come: - Evil stepmother - check - Forced betrothal - check - Alternate love interest - check - Knights - check - A heroine unwilling to wait to be saved - check, check, check I love that Princess Elodie is determined to be able to take care of herself, there is damsel in distress here! I'd read this again. But I wouldn't listen to it again, nope, eBook here I come. I know I gave the narration 2 stars which suggests it was bad, but mostly it's just really REALLY badly edited. There are dozens of sections where the audio repeats because a mistake hasn't been edited out, some are small, just a couple of seconds a fair few are 10 seconds or longer, and in some cases the audio is there three times.

A Promising Life Audiobook by Emily Arnold McCully

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Emily Arnold McCully) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:42:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Promising Life Subtitle: Coming of Age with America: A Novel Author: Emily Arnold McCully Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Award-winning author Emily McCully's most adventurous book to date draws a dramatic portrait of life in 19th century America. For as long as he can remember, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau has been told that a promising future lies ahead of him. After all, his mother is the great Sacagawea, who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition of discovery. And thanks to his mother, Baptiste's life changes forever when Captain Clark offers him an education in the bustling new city of St. Louis. There, his mother charges him to "learn everything" - reading, writing, languages, mathematics. His life becomes a whirl of new experiences: lessons, duels, dances, elections. He makes friends and undertakes unexpected journeys to far-off places. But he also witnesses the injustices Clark, as a US agent for Indian Affairs, forces upon the Osage, the Arikara, the Mandan, and so many others. He sees the effect of what some call "progress" on the land and on the people who have lived there for generations. And he must choose what path he will take and what place he will have in a rapidly changing society. Members Reviews: Excellent book, bringing out little known American history of ... Excellent book, bringing out little known American history of Sacagawa's bi-racial, highly educated son in the context of 19C America AND Europe. Extremely well written and documented. I was deeply engaged by it and delighted to learn more of the intellectual history during his life time.

Eye on Orion Audiobook by Laura D. Bastian

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura D. Bastian) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:60:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eye on Orion Author: Laura D. Bastian Narrator: Julie Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Clean Reads Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Falling in love with your gorgeous new neighbor isn't a bad thing, but when he turns out to be the bodyguard of a princess from a planet nine billion light-years away, life gets complicated. Seventeen-year-old stargazer Holly Adams never imagined she'd find herself trying to prevent the overthrow of an alien government. When Jai and his sister Amira move into the house down the street, Holly is immediately drawn to them. Jai acts suspicious of her from the start, making Holly more curious about their oddities. When Holly learns they are from a different planet, she does what she can to help protect Amira from Shander, a man who wants to marry her by force in order to take over the kingdom her father rules. Mistaken identity, a botched kidnapping, and a first kiss that bonds Holly and Jai for life are hard enough, but when Shander believes Holly to be the princess, things get even more dangerous. Members Reviews: Enjoyable YA/Teen Science Fiction Romance Clean YA/Teen Romance. I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The story is interesting and kept me wanting to find out what would happen next. It is a bit slow at first but it picks up towards the end. Narration was good and it brought the story to life. Some of the voices were a bit monotonous but ok. She sounded like a machine at times. The story is clever and unique. The way they travel between planets is unexpected but a smart idea. It was much better than I had expected it. I hope there will be a second book with a follow up of what happened to the princess. I'm looking forward to reading more books by this talented author. "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." Robotic narration ruined the listening experience Eye on Orion is a YA paranormal/romance novel written by Laura D. Bastian and performed by Julie Kelly. It's my first time listening to an audiobook written and/or performed by either. I'm not sure if Ms. Kelly was instructed to read the parts of Jai, Amira and the others like robots, but that's how it came across. They were supposed to have moved from Scotland and, well, there wasn't a Scottish accent to be heard anywhere. I can honestly say that it was a grind for me to get through this audiobook because the narration drove my nuts. When Ms. Kelly was reading Holly's parts, it wasn't bad, but I just couldn't get past the robotic narration of the others. The story was fairly entertaining, although I'm pretty sure that not enjoying the narration made the story itself less enjoyable for me. I'm not sure which books to compare the story to, though it seems that this story has been done before. I did enjoy the various characters and the way that they ended up communication between themselves was a new idea. Overall, I don't think I'll be listening to any future stories by this author/narrator combo, though I do think that this series could definitely do with a follow-up book, as I think that there is more to explore within the story. I would recommend getting a new narrator or revamping the terrible accent that the visitors have in future recordings. I think that I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher for an honest review. Written in the stars I'll be the first to admit, I'm a sucker for a good romance.

I, Bully Audiobook by Roy Dimond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roy Dimond) — Sat, 20 May 2017 15:39:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I, Bully Author: Roy Dimond Narrator: Roy Dimond Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-17 Publisher: Motivational Press, Inc Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: I, Bully is a middle grade novel about cyber bullying. What makes the story unique is that it is told from the perspectives of both the bully and his victim, a young girl. The two main characters - the victim, Hannah, and the bully, Eric - learn from each other in ways they could never have imagined. Hannah is a typical young girl in eighth grade. She's completely focused on friends and feels her family doesn't understand. Hannah also feels invisible, and her perception is that her older sister gets all the attention. It's a good middle-class family but struggling. Eric is also in eighth grade, but his family is dysfunctional. Dad drinks, and Mom is barely keeping it together. Eric is filled with rage and takes it out on everyone. When Hannah runs away, Eric realizes what has happened and tries to find her. Lost in the woods, a bear, a cougar, and a riotous raven teach them lessons about bullying and about being a victim. One teacher and his friend, a Native American named Stands Alone, help interpret the lessons that the forest has taught the two protagonists. In this hero's journey, Hannah learns why she is always a victim, and Eric discovers why he bullies, and both learn a new way. Members Reviews: Artful and Engaging Hannah and Eric couldnât be more different as the story begins. It is how their paths unfortunately cross that link them throughout this well-paced story. Their ultimate reconciliation shows a real power found in both of them, and likewise, it shows that we all have such a power when making choices. Dimondâs unique manner in which he develops both the perspective of the bully and the victim is artful and engaging. He allows the reader to truly identify, and even like, both characters. This is a real treat because we donât take sides, but we yearn for growth for both characters. The guidance that Hannah and Eric find is unique and is something that I wish we took to heart as a society. Great book and I highly recommend it to young readers as well as adults.

Voodoo Summer Audiobook by Aaron Paul Lazar

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aaron Paul Lazar) — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:45:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voodoo Summer Subtitle: LeGarde Mysteries, Book 11 Author: Aaron Paul Lazar Narrator: Erik Synnestvedt Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-17 Publisher: Aaron Paul Lazar Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Every family has its secrets. Summer, 1966: For 13-year-old Gus LeGarde, summertime always means Loon Harbor, his grandparents' idyllic fishing resort on Great Pond. The season is a grand tradition of swimming, boating, and new adventures with his best friends, twins Siegfried and Elsbeth. But this summer, everything changes when a new lodge down the shore threatens the resort - and triggers a chain of events that will transform Gus and his friends forever. Customers are leaving Loon Harbor in droves for The Seven Whistles, owned by the wealthy LaFontaines. The Baton Rouge family arrives with better amenities and a much larger staff - among them Wilhelmina "Willy" DuPont, a young black girl whose family works for the LaFontaines. Gus and the twins immediately bring Willy into their circle - but their friendship is soon challenged when events at The Seven Whistles take a terrifying turn. A mysterious figure haunts the windows of women and young ladies at both camps, escalating from peeper to dangerous stalker. Then the LaFontaines' spoiled and demanding daughter goes missing - and Willy's innocent older brother is arrested. Gus soon discovers that dark secrets lurk beneath the surface of the LaFontaine family, and the stakes are higher than ever imagined as they race to exonerate Willy's brother and find the real perpetrator - before he finds them. The author's alternate suggested listening order for the LeGarde Mysteries series: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Members Reviews: Exciting Would you listen to Voodoo Summer again? Why? Yes, could not wait to see what happen. Who was your favorite character and why? Willie, she was so vulnerable Have you listened to any of Erik Synnestvedts other performances before? How does this one compare? No I haven't Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Willie cried for the first time Any additional comments? Wonderful book, certainly suspenseful enough you don't want to put it down awesome Any additional comments? I loved this book. So much so that I just bought book one and will buy the whole series. I am in the car for 6 hours a day for my job and I found myself sitting In my driveway when I was done with work still listening because I didn't want to stop. the narrator was also great. I highly recommend it. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Mysterious Happenings At The Lake Enjoyed this Gus story about when he was a young teen. It brought back so many memories of when I was growing up on the Bayou in Florida. However I had no such excitement as Gus and his friends in this story! Loved the narration! Don't miss this one!! Voodoo Summer I enjoyed this book.I really wish I'd have read them in order.This one goes back to when Gus and the twins were 12.They are at a summer place with neighbors who are gentile southern on the outside.Many dark things happen.A young girl disappears and a we find out why Siegfried is a bit slow.Erik Synnestvedt was the perfect narrator.I was provided this book for review by the author, narrator or publisher. Voodoo Voodoo Summer brings together mystery, betrayal, and family relationships with Gus LeGarde and his twin friends. They spend most summers of their youth at Guss grandparents lodge in Maine.

Project: Perception Audiobook by Joshua Cook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joshua Cook) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:31:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Project: Perception Author: Joshua Cook Narrator: Skyler Morgan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Josh Cook Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Mankind is stagnant. Still fighting the same fights since the end of the 20th century. While technology advances at a blistering pace, socially, humanity is becoming stunted. Someone or something known only as "the Administrator" is determined to change the path that humanity is on. A small push in certain places, and the combined weight of public opinion will change. But who is the Administrator? What is the ultimate goal? And who will get sacrificed to reach the endgame? Members Reviews: I Enjoyed This!!! I started listening this morning and just couldn't stop until I finished just now. The story had me on my toes guessing what would come next all the time and Skyler Morgan's voice is lovely. Soothing yet simulating enough to make sure I didn't got to sleep. He modulated and changed his voice well too. I didn't see the end coming at all. Wham and it was in my face. Even more so I think because I was colouring and had no idea how much of the book was left. I recommend it if you're into sc-fi and AI. And if you are like me a noob to audiobooks, Skyler Morgan's voice is an excellent introduction. Great book! This story was great, perfect for when you don't have too much time on hand to invest into listening but still want an in depth read. Narrator was fantastic as well!

The Kingdom of Oceana, Volume 1 Audiobook by Mitchell Charles

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mitchell Charles) — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:28:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kingdom of Oceana, Volume 1 Author: Mitchell Charles Narrator: Rayton Lamay Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: Butterhorse Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Surfer. Shark Tamer. Fire Walker. Explorer. Teenager. Hero. Five centuries ago, on the island now called Hawaii, there was a kingdom filled with adventure, beauty, and magic. When 16-year-old Prince Ailani and his brother Nahoa trespass on a forbidden burial ground and uncover an ancient tiki mask, they unleash a thousand-year-old curse that threatens to destroy their tropical paradise. As warring factions collide for control of Oceana, it sparks an age-old conflict between rival sorcerers that threatens to erupt - just like Mauna Kea, the towering volcano. With the help of his ancestral spirit animals, his shape shifting sidekick, and a beautiful princess, Prince Ailani must overcome his own insecurities, a lifetime of sibling rivalry, and a plague of cursed sea creatures brought forth by the tiki's spell. Can peace be restored to the kingdom? Can Prince Ailani claim his rightful place as the future king of Oceana? Two brothers, but only one can rule. Members Reviews: Includes some interesting Hawaiian history I received a free copy of the audiobook for an honest review. The Kingdom of Oceana is based on the Hawaiian Islands five centuries ago. Prince Ailani is the second born to the king of the Big Island and Ailani has always assumed that his older brother, Nohoa, will become the next king. The brothers are typical brothers with the older one picking on the younger one. It is easy to envision the beautiful Hawaiian setting as this story unfolds. The author does a great job of describing it. There are also Hawaiian myths and legends included which makes it more interesting. The Kingdom of Oceana begins with Ailani and Nohoa unleashing a centuries old curse but there are also tensions building between the island kingdoms, as well as odd occurrences in the ocean. With so much happening, and the kingdom needing all the warriors they can get, the princes are sent on a vision quest to find their spirit animals. The brothers help each other but there is even more tension between them now that there is a princess whom they both like. Theres adventure, adversity, legend, love, and suspense and it all builds up to a surprising ending. The narrator choice was a good one. The story is told from Ailanis POV and the narrator has the perfect accent for it (whether its real or not, its perfect). I definitely recommend this book for middle school readers and older. I think adults will like it as much as the younger readers. Just a couple of days ago, I was sent study guides that go along with this book. They are great! One is titled Earth Science and the other Humanities. Both contain a lot of information about the Hawaiian Islands, discussion questions for classes, and even some multiple choice questions. These would make great resources for a class studying Hawaii and the book could be tied into the studies as well. The audiobook accents add to cultural experience Any additional comments? I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I love Hawaii. I love the island culture, the delicious breeze that always smells like coconut, and the beautiful landscapes. So reading this book was a little bit of a nostalgic vacation for me, and that made it a fun selection. I enjoyed the descriptions of the lands and the people, as well as the ancient curse and Kahuna magic.

Diary of a Creeper, Book 1 Audiobook by Alex O'Connell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alex O'Connell) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 05:51:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Diary of a Creeper, Book 1 Subtitle: The Potion Brewer Author: Alex O'Connell Narrator: Phil Rybinski Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Alex O'Connell Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Journey into the unbelievable world of Minecraft, and follow the lonely Creeper in search for the mysterious Potion Brewer. Take a look inside, and meet up with the main character as he faces the world he lives in, its inhabitants, and the adventure that's waiting for him. Dive into the engaging life of Creeper, and experience the greatest journey ever told in the World of Cubes. Adventure awaits you! Jump in now, only if you dare! Members Reviews: Excellent for any Minecraft fan! Can't wait to read the rest of the series! I bought this book for my 8 year old, Minecraft obsessed son. This is not the first Minecraft book he has read. He really enjoys everything related to the game. My son is required to read each night for homework and we also read every night. Often times we read our books individually and then take turns reading aloud the parts we really enjoy. While reading this book, my son and I took turns reading it aloud. Even my 3 year old daughter enjoyed this book. We had a lot of fun reading this story. The author touched on a few subjects that are prevalent in grade school kids; like making friends and accepting others for who they are while remaining entertaining. Both my kiddos enjoyed the pictures. I am excited to get the rest of these books so we can read them all together. This book is very easy to read. My son reads all the time and is at a higher reading level than his grade level. He found the book too easy to read, but still really enjoyed the story and the characters. I read some of this out loud with him as well. We thought the story was funny and even laughed out loud several times. He finished it very quickly and immediately wanted the rest of the series (which we will be getting when we finish the 3 other books we have now). I received this book at a discount in exchange for my genuine, unbiased review. The opinions and views are solely mine and are in no way influenced by the price I paid for the book. Cute story about a creeper who just wants a friend This is a really cute story about a creeper that just wants a hug. He goes from mob to mob trying to find a friend and finally gets to the witch who gives him a potion. He drinks the potion and immediately goes looking for a friend, he finds some villagers and thinks they are coming towards him because the potion is working but quickly sees that they have weapons. Later, he finds a little zombie jockey that actually wants to be his friend. Not long after finding his new friend the villagers came and, even though the creeper tried to protect his new friend,they took the zombie jockey away. Our five year old is obsessed with Minecraft and enjoyed this book a lot. He felt kind of bad that no one wanted to give the poor creeper a hub and thought it was funny the the creeper finally made a friend with a chicken jockey. This was a really fast read, even though it is a little over 80 pages, it only took us one story time to read. I was given this product for free in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are my own and were not influenced by anyone or by freebies/discounts. Avid reader? Love Minecraft? Read this book! I got this book at a discount or free for my review of it. This book looked like something my 12 year old would enjoy. I purchased it with the intention of him reading it. He was not interested at all. He would rather play the game. I then decided that I would need to read it myself in order to be able to review it.

Arrows Audiobook by Melissa Gorzelanczyk

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melissa Gorzelanczyk) — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 04:11:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arrows Author: Melissa Gorzelanczyk Narrator: Nick Cordero, Laura Knight-Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Aaryn, son of Cupid and Psyche, is determined to follow in his father's footsteps. On the night of his first assignment, without first logging in to the high-tech compatibility database, he shoots a ballet prodigy named Karma. Aaryn realizes too late the other arrow in his pack is useless. He can't shoot Danny, Karma's date, which makes the enchantment tragically one-sided. In the year that follows, Karma's destiny is derailed. One pregnancy confirmed. One ballet scholarship lost. Karma doesn't know that her toxic relationship with Danny is Aaryn's fault - but he's going to get a chance to make it right. Banished to earth as a human, Aaryn is given an impossible task: get Danny to marry Karma, no arrows allowed. Back on Mount Olympus, a political war is brewing about love and the old ways. Are arrows becoming obsolete? Then, something happens that no one planned for. Aaryn falls in love with Karma, the spellbound girl who can never love him in return. Members Reviews: Great read! Arrows is a smart, quick read that has a thoughtful balance of real world, contemporary struggles, combined with a touch of fantasy that spices up the story in all the right places. Instead of rehashing tired YA tropes, Arrows digs deeper into an unconventional, yet all too common, experience of teenage pregnancy, and its impact on not only the lives of the mother and child, but also their family and friends. the author explores their experience with such honesty and clarity that the reader can't help but admire Karma's determination, sympathize with her sister's protective frustration, and cringe at Danny's callous attitude towards the mother of his child. The fantasy elements were very well done. The concept of a race of mini-gods, Cupids, that cause humans to fall in love could seem puerile, but the author masterfully treats the concept, creating a swoon-worthy flawed love interest in Aaryn. As with Karma, Aaryn, for all his divine upbringing, is delightfully down to earth (pun intended), and the reader is delighted to watch him grow into his wings...or will he? No spoilers here! Love-struck for this book! I read this book in two nights and really enjoyed it. Arrows is the story of Aaryn, a cupid from Mount Olympus, and Karma, a dance prodigy from a small town in Wisconsin. In the beginning of the book, Aaryn is on Earth for his first arrow assignment as a wannabe cupid. When he reaches for his second arrow to complete the match between a girl and her homecoming date, he realizes he is short one arrow and it's too late to fix his mistake. He and his proctor decide to lie about the error and go on living their lives as immortal beings. Fast forward one year, and dance prodigy Karma Clark's life has been turned upside down--but she's not a character who decides to play the victim. Instead, a year later as a teen mom, Karma is working REALLY hard to get her life back on track. Too bad the one person consistently standing in the way is the one person she thinks she loves--the father of her baby, Danny. Danny is part typical teenager, part messed up creep. He doesn't have hardly anything to do with his baby daughter, Nell, and instead likes to spend his time chugging beer with his buddies.

Consoling Angel Audiobook by Denise Alicea

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Denise Alicea) — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 02:03:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Consoling Angel Author: Denise Alicea Narrator: Emily Peot Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-15 Publisher: Denise Alicea Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Mira did not know what she had in store the day she fell asleep while wanting to escape her current situation. Overcoming a death from someone so close and burying herself in school and an internship has kept her somewhat awake and alive. An admiration for the actor James Dean was all that kept the memory of her father alive. If she couldn't be with her father, she could at least remember what they shared an admiration for together. She always wanted to meet James Dean...she didn't know it would come true. Be careful what you wish for. It may just come true. Members Reviews: An Okay Story With a Good Message "Consoling Angel" was a pretty good story. It had a good message. It was as if James Dean perhaps visited her in a dream and was sort of reincarnated into a new boy at school. The narration by Emily Peot was okay but there seemed to be a bit of an audio issue. Otherwise she sounded pretty good. "I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com." Awwww This short story had me going awwww. This is such a cute story. I wish it was longer! What If? Any additional comments? This is an interesting little story and it is indeed littlewhether you read it visually or listen to the audio book, as I did, it will only take a few moments of your day. Ms. Alicea poses the question: what would happen if you had a chance to prevent someones death? In this case, Mira cant do anything about her father but then she has a powerful dream about the actor who meant so much to Mira and her dad. Meeting him, even if in a dream, is an experience of a lifetime but can sheor should she even try todo anything to stop what she knows is going to happen to this amazing young man? Not only that, a surprise in Miras real life is just around the corner. In a story thats heartwarming and more than a little sad, the author has created an appealing protagonist and shed a bit of light on what is a dark time in anyones life. The narrator, Emily Peot, is new to me but her voice is a good one for Mirayoung, unsure of her emotions, very sad at the loss of her dad. I believe this is Ms. Peots first audio book and her lack of experience shows but she has the bones to become an effective reader. Reviewed by Lelia Taylor, July 2016. An entertaining half-hour distraction NYC teenager Mira and her dad loved to watch old movies together, and shared an enthusiasm for James Dean in particular. Her father died a year ago, though, and Mira is burying herself in school projects, old movies, and James Dean materials rather than deal with her grief. Then one afternoon, she falls asleep on top of her books and magazines, and wakes up in a room that's familiar but changed... It's 1952, and she's wearing a dress. Her best friend shows up and is eager to go out on their planned exciting afternoon of window shopping and maybe sneaking into a bar. Is it time travel? Is it a dream? We don't have to decide.

Sarah's Premonition Audiobook by T R Lykins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T R Lykins) — Thu, 07 May 2015 11:10:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sarah's Premonition Author: T R Lykins Narrator: Kandi Peppers Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: T R Lykins Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Waking up with a feeling of dread, Sarah Lynn Dean attempts to go on with her day. Getting closer to her destination, she is overwhelmed with such feelings of pain and sadness. It causes her to make a spur-of-the-moment decision. A decision that not only changes her course but her life forever. One day can change forever. Adam Castiel Parker is stunned by the beautiful stranger. Compelled to follow her, he must find out who she is. Before he takes his next step, the loud noise behind him steals his attention. Turning to find the source, he loses the beautiful stranger. Will she be lost forever? Will he ever be able to thank her for the gift she gave to him without even knowing? Never to be forgotten. Sarah must learn that life must go on even on darkest of days. A day that irrevocably changes the world! Members Reviews: Short, sweet and clean romance This is a stand alone novel written from Sarah's point of view, telling the story of how she went from a homeless teen to single parent of adopted kids, then on to find true love and her happily ever after. A clean romance that also deals with deeper issues such as 9/11, death and foster care. The characters felt very similar to the ones in Lykin's other books - very well spoken (rarely use contractions such as I'm) but still quite naive and a bit too perfect. If you like your romance short, sweet and clean then this is the book for you. I listened to the audiobook edition which I received free in exchange for an honest review. The narrator spoke clearly and at a good pace. I felt that Kandi portrayed Sarah's character well. Destiny but maybe Fate! Author T.R. Lykins has written a beautiful story. It reminds me of a movie I watched but I'm having trouble of remembering the title of the movie. The story focuses on a female named Sarah. she was dealt a hard hand in life, being placed in the system when her mom was found dead from an overdose, then finding herself placed in bad homes, she decides she'd rather live on the streets than having something happen to her in and that's what she did. She meets a family and watched their three children. Her life changes even more on 9/11 when she decides not to take the children to their dad's job. Sarah's life changes after 9/11 after a tragedy. The children's dad left her the home, the children, along with plenty of money to take care of them all. Sarah's invested everything into taking care of those children as anyone should. She loves them and hasn't even went on dates because she thinks only of those children. She writes books for a living and does have to go on book signings but not often and she normally takes them with her when she goes. This is how she meets Adam Parker, at a book signing. Sarah. Adam is a social worker and he spends his time to make sure he doesn't fail the kids when placing them in a new home. He loves what he does and he goes above and beyond what is required of him when it comes to doing his job. Narrator, Kandi Peppers does a good job with the narration of this story. I can't say it's a perfect performance but it was pleasant and easy to listen to. I received this audio in exchange for an honest review. Incredibly beautiful! What a great story! Sarah has seen and been thru so much! She was homeless, then got a new home and now is a mom of adopted girls. Sarah lost her mom at a young age and never knew her dad.

Dance of Fire Audiobook by Yelena Black

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Yelena Black) — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:08:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dance of Fire Author: Yelena Black Narrator: Kathleen McNenny Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: All dancers dream of the chance to try out for the Royal Court Ballet Company. Only two dancers from the elite New York Ballet Academy will have this honor. Vanessa is one of them. She dances with grace and elegance and a fury that is unmatched. Justin - strong, sexy, and caring - will be her partner. But the thrill of travelling to London for this once-in-a-lifetime competition is shrouded by their past and the demands of an ancient organization. The Lyric Elite needs them to win the contest and to infiltrate the Royal Court Ballet in order to seek out a dark society of Necrodancers. Vanessa will dance like she has never danced before, but not for them. Vanessa is there to find her missing sister, Margaret, and she won't let anything get in the way of that.... Fierce rivals, dark forces, and hidden motives weave together in a gripping thriller for fans of Black Swan and Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments. Members Reviews: Perfect for those who love the Ballet Scene ( review may contain spoilers) I loved the first book in this series , where we discovered that Vanessa had been used as a portal for a demon and that the dance she had been participating in "The Firebird" was in fact a demon summoning, it really drew the reader in and so I had high hopes for Book #2 but I felt let down as this book takes us to London, where we discover that Margaret - Vanessa's older sister went to as throughout the book are pages from Margaret's diary dated two years ago. We learn that she too discovered about the demon but instead of being strong like her sister Vanessa, Margaret took the cowards way out and ran for her life and started fresh as if she was in the witness protection programme. With Vanessa in London, she has the cover story of participating in a worldwide Ballet competition but in fact she is helping to stop the demon once again as it has made it's way across the ocean to London. This was a lot slower moving than the first book and I would have loved to see a lot more of Margaret and maybe a more stronger reunion between the two sisters. I felt like Dance of Fire had a lot more back and fro'ing between the scenes and parts were a bit disjointed. Overall though , this book did show readers what the ballet competitions are like at a high level and if you are reading this book due to your love of Ballet, then it will be a book that you will enjoy . However if you are reading it as you loved Dance of Shadows and expecting another powerful punch of a read, then readers do not get your expectations up too high as that's one thing I find as a reader is often we read something amazing or hear about a new book and people raving about it and we go in full blast with high expectations and then when it doesn't meet those, we are left feeling a little deflated and let down. Therefore readers, enter with the idea in mind that this was simply a lovely ballet novel and not a roaring demon filled book. Good read. This an awesome book, shipping was just slower than expected.

Shoot to Kill Audiobook by Steve Cole

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Cole) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:18:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shoot to Kill Subtitle: Young Bond, Book 6 Author: Steve Cole Narrator: Nathaniel Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-14 Publisher: Nudged Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Young Bond is back - in his most action-packed, explosive adventure yet. Something terrible is happening in Tinseltown ©2014 Ian Fleming Publications Limited (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd Members Reviews: Definitely one of the best YBs so far My kids and I love the Young Bond series- action, excitement and exotic locations. And we were so pleased to hear that more were to be written (if slightly worried that the change of author would disappoint). But really, this is one of the best and I can't wait for the next. Not as good as the books that have gone before Steve Coles first Young Bond, and it's not as gripping as Charlie Higson. To be honest it's starts well and finishes OK, but it's accident quite boring in the middle. I'll give Steve's second a listen, but I'm not young to hold my breath. Keeping the story alive Follows on perfectly from the Higson books. Maintains the perfect mix of action and humour. I love these books and feel they fit well with the current film portrayal. Perfect presentation also. Narration calm and powerful. Stylish. Gorgeous. Could NOT ask for more. This book was absolutely fandabbiedoze. I was really like wow hold up will this new kid 'Steve' be as good Charlie but he was. As always Nathaniel is definitely excellent and I do love a cheeky listen. It's good for the ears! great really good story line kept me hooked really enjoyed it and glad they carried on with the series hope for a new one soon

Knockout Games Audiobook by G. Neri

biacuaduc@gmail.com (G. Neri) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 05:02:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Knockout Games Author: G. Neri Narrator: Ali Ahn Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: For Kalvin Barnes, the only thing that comes close to the rush of playing the knockout game is watching videos of the knockout game. Kalvin's crew always takes videos of their KOs, but Kalvin wants more - something better. He thinks if someone could really see the game for what it was, could appreciate it, could capture the essence of it - that would be a video for all time. The world would have to notice. That's where Erica comes in. She's new in town. Awkward. Shy. White. But she's got a good camera and a filmmaker's eye. She could learn. Kalvin could open her eyes to the power he sees in the knockout game; he could make her see things his way. But first she'll have to close her eyes to everything else. For a while, Kalvin's knockouts are strangers. For a while, Erica can ignore their suffering in the rush of creativity and Kalvin's attention. Then comes the KO that forces her eyes open, that makes her see what's really happening. No one wins the knockout game. Coretta Scott King Award honoree G. Neri captures the notorious and terrifying knockout game and its players in an unflinching novel that's hard to read and impossible to put down. Members Reviews: Five Stars Great book Four Stars Intriguing input and perspective of real life kids 2014 loved the main character Erica No Child's Play Here. Hard hitting and frightening. When fifteen-year-old Erica Asher moves with her mother to St. Louis after her parents' breakup, she is sent to Truman High School. Erica immediately realizes she is one of only a handful of white students in a largely African-American school. She is warned by the school's disciplinarian that the school had once been a hot bed of violence and insanity, until he arrived, and told she better not become a problem. When an altercation with Destiny, one of her primary abusers, threatens to get Destiny sent to the alternative school, Erica takes the blame and Destiny immediately befriends her. In an attempt to seal a friendship, Erica shows Destiny a video she's mixed, impressing Destiny so much with her artist's eye that Destiny invites her to meet some of her friends. What Erica discovers is the TKO Club. This "club" is a group of middle and high school boys led by the Knockout King, a dropout named Kalvin. These boys target unsuspecting citizens and rush up to them, hitting them as hard as possible in the side of the head...a knockout. At first Erica is shocked by the violence, but as she spends more time as the club's videographer, she begins falling for Kalvin's charms and tries to justify her part in the boys' games. G. Neri does an excellent job of portraying both the "high" the boys get from their wanton violence and the horror of such a random act on defenseless citizens. He shows the pain and anguish such violence causes not only the victims, but the community as a whole, and when a death results from the game, Neri carefully outlines what happens to the young offenders without being preachy. In an author's note, Neri discusses how he learned about the knockout game in 2012 and was inspired to write the story. As with Neri, I had never heard of such violence, but a quick Google search revealed that this is indeed yet another scar on our wounded society. I recommend this book for ages 15 and up.

Gracie's Girl Audiobook by Ellen Wittlinger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellen Wittlinger) — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 10:24:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gracie's Girl Author: Ellen Wittlinger Narrator: Stina Nielsen Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Bess Cunningham has never been popular, and she plans to do something about it. She's got a fresh style, with plenty of unique clothes, and she's the new stage manager for the musical at her middle school. She couldn't care less about the volunteer work her parents do at a soup kitchen until she meets Grace Jarvis Battle. The kind, elderly woman reminds Bess of her grandmothers except for one significant difference - Grace lives on the street and finds food in dumpsters. Because of Grace, Bess begins to think about her priorities and realizes there are more important things in life than trying to win friends with a few wild outfits. Ellen Wittlinger won a Michael L. Printz Honor for her writing and is praised for her ability to tackle important topics from original perspectives. Narrator Stina Nielsen perfectly captures the confusion so many middle schoolers face as they desperately try to find their places in the world. Members Reviews: great read really fantastic story about how all ages can make a difference to those who are less fortunate and how putting others before ourselves can make a difference!!! I have enjoyed other novels by Wittlinger, but this one falls short. This review has been crossposted from my blog at The Cosy Dragon.com. Please head there for more in-depth reviews by me, which appear on a timely schedule. Bess is a new 6th grader. She's determined to appear different and make some cool new friends. Soon her perspective on what is important in life is going to change. I think the relationships and development of characters is really genuine in this novel. Changing schools is a big burden, and kids do change. I would have gone with 11 being a bit young for developing boy-girl relationships, but what would I know? I completely understand Ethan and Bess' perspectives on it, and find it funny that their third friend is the one that makes a go of it. What this novel really does is promote social responsibility. A soup kitchen, somewhere for people to sleep out of the rain and snow. I love that it's connected to a church, but that the church is not too churchy and preachy. I think that homelessness is more of a problem in the USA, but we certainly have our share of it here. If you have spare time, please do donate if you can. I feel like Australian schools and parents are less pushy. In the plays I participated in, none of the stars or almost-stars were quite so Diva-y. And I was a stage manager, and it drove me nuts that people didn't pay attention to things, and I knew their lines better than they did. I wish I had seen more of the play. I'm not familiar with Bye Bye Birdy - maybe it is really relevant to the themes of the book? I would hope so. Charity is a virtue, and everyone should try to work to it. I have a feeling that this novel is not good enough to jump the country divide. Grade 6 for Australians is the final year of primary school, so it wouldn't make a difference what you looked like. Also, the majority of schools here have a school uniform. There are still uncool people, and bitchy girls, but that's in any school. I say test it out in a classroom (because it asks lots of important questions), and see how it goes. I have enjoyed other novels by Wittlinger, but this one falls short of the mark for me.

Boundary Audiobook by Heather Terrell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Heather Terrell) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:12:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boundary Subtitle: The Books of Eva, Book 2 Author: Heather Terrell Narrator: Angela Brazil Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: After surviving the Hunger Games - like Testing, Eva becomes the Aerie's first female Archon. The second installment of the Books of Eva continues the harrowing struggle between past and present, Aerie and Boundary. Eva is the first Maiden in Aerie history to train asan Archon: a sacred leader of the New North. All eyes are watching as she prepares to uncover the Relics of the evil past. Wounds remain, both from the harrowing Testing and the murder of her brother, Eamon, but she has learned to feign grace. And although she is betrothed to Jasper, she still finds herself drawn to Lukas, a Boundary dweller and former servant who may know who killed her twin brother. Her relationship with Lukas is forbidden. And his conviction that she is the Angakkuq, a mystical figure destined to destroy the Aerie, is even more dangerous. On her very first Archon expedition, she uncovers the Genesis, the legendary ship that brought the Founders to the New North; its contents threaten the fragile balance between the Aerie and the Boundary. Eva's world is shattered, but she may be the only one - as both Archonand Angakkuq - who can prevent a war that will annihilate their entire civilization. Members Reviews: Good read. I got into the book. Not as thrilling as I like though. I would still recommend this book because the style is just a gripping one Would make a great gift! Written with gripping intensity, this novel compels us to reconsider our assumptions. I found myself reimagining our future as a result of these intriguing characters. Would make a great gift! Great book This is a really interesting and intense book. I recommend it.

The Name of the Blade Audiobook by Zoë Marriott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zoë Marriott) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:45:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Name of the Blade Subtitle: Name of the Blade, Book 1 Author: Zoë Marriott Narrator: Sarah Coomes Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: When Mio sneaks the family's katana - a priceless ancestral sword - from her parents' attic, she just wants to spice up a costume. But the katana is much more than a dusty antique. Awakening the power within the sword unleashes a terrible, ancient evil onto the streets of unsuspecting modern-day London. But it also releases Shinobu, a fearless warrior boy, from the depths of time. He helps to protect Mio - and steals her heart. With gods and monsters of Japanese myth stalking her and her friends, Mio realizes that if she cannot keep the sword safe and learn to control its legendary powers, she will lose not only her own life - but the love of a lifetime. Members Reviews: Five Stars Excellent - gave to my grand-daughter who also loves it Really fun fantasy adventure The Name of the Blade by Zo Marriott is a fun and funky adventure through London running from Japanese myths that suddenly have become all too real. Forget anything youâve heard about The Name of the Blade already! I honestly disagree with a lot of the negative things Iâd been worrying about so much that I donât really understand how I read the same book as everyone else D:. The Name of the Blade is a seriously delightful adventure that is different from the YA we read all too often here in the States and one of the reasons why I love getting books originally published elsewhere :D. Note: I received an advanced copy of The Name of the Blade from the publisher. Some things may have changed in the final version. The Name of the Blade by Zo Marriott (The Name of the Blade #1) Published by Candlewick Press on Nov. 11th, 2014 Genres: Contemporary Fantasy, YA Length: 368 pages How I got my copy: Publisher When Mio sneaks the family's katana -- a priceless ancestral sword -- from her parents' attic, she just wants to spice up a costume. But the katana is much more than a dusty antique. Awakening the power within the sword unleashes a terrible, ancient evil onto the streets of unsuspecting London. But it also releases Shinobu, a fearless warrior boy, from the depths of time. He helps to protect Mio -- and steals her heart. With creatures straight out of Japanese myths stalking her and her friends, Mio realizes that if she cannot keep the sword safe and learn to control its legendary powers, she will lose not only her own life . . . but the love of a lifetime. Strengths: The magic in The Name of the Blade is all based on Japanese myths. We have terrifying cat demon things, we have awesome kitsune and spirit worlds, we have magical ancient swords, what else can you ask for?? I have clearly not read enough fantasy based on Japanese mythology and Iâm so delighted to have this problem fixed :D. The Name of the Blade is set in London which is a whole other ball of fun. I was relieved that there wasnât so much London slang that I got tripped up, so no worries there. It was fun seeing the slight differences in the life of an average teen as depicted in books in London versus a major city in the US though. Plus, I got to imagine everyone had a British accent! The characters in The Name of the Blade are refreshingly diverse. The main character is at least partially Japanese (I was a little unclear of her motherâs heritage). Her best friend is a lesbian and is quite outgoing about it.

Awakening Audiobook by Christy Dorrity

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christy Dorrity) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:37:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Awakening Subtitle: The Geis, Book 1 Author: Christy Dorrity Narrator: Patricia Santomasso Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-14 Publisher: Mythic Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Because some Celtic stories won't be contained in myth.... A little magic has always run in 16-year-old McKayla McCleery's family - at least that's what she's been told. McKayla's eccentric Aunt Avril travels the world as a psychic for the FBI, and her mother can make amazing delicacies out of the most basic of ingredients. But McKayla doesn't think for a second that the magic is real - it's just good storytelling. Besides, McKayla doesn't need magic. She recently moved to beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming, and already she has a best friend, a solo in her upcoming ballet recital - and the gorgeous guy in her physics class keeps looking her way. When an unexpected fascination with Irish dance leads McKayla to seek instruction from the mute, crippled janitor at her high school, she learns that her family is not the only one with unexplained abilities. After Aunt Avril comes to Star Valley in pursuit of a supernatural killer, people begin disappearing, and the lives of those McKayla holds most dear are threatened. When the janitor reveals that an ancient curse, known as a geis, has awakened deadly powers that defy explanation, McKayla is forced to come to terms with what is real and what is fantasy. Members Reviews: A wonderful debut! Christy Dorrity's Awakening is at least the third book/series that I have read that involves the Tuatha de Danaan. However, this book is completely different from all of the others! This book, the debut story from Christy Dorrity, is a great story. I don't usually feature a lot of YA on my blog, because I do review quite a few books that are targeted to 18+, however I must say, I cannot wait for book two: Displaced. McKayla is an average 16 year old girl, with a baby brother Benji and an eleven year old sister, Zoey. However things are not as they appear. Once Aunt Avril appears on the scene, average is the last word you would use to describe 'Kayla (as Zoey calls her). There is so much that I want to tell you, but as my favorite character in Doctor Who says, "Spoilers!" Check out this amazing YA debut novel today! For Celtic Mythology and Irish Dance Lovers! I loved this book! This book was so different from anything I have ever read. Apparently, after reading the author's bio, I learned that she grew up in the same town that she wrote her book about, and she is a champion Irish dancer, which is why her lingo for the dancing was accurate, which really placed you into the novel because the author really knew her stuff. No flaky descriptions. This was well written. So on that note, if you don't care for Irish dancing, or Celtic mythology, then this book might not be for you. Like I said before, I have never read a book like this, but I loved it. It was amazing. Our protagonist is a teenage girl, McKayla. She loves to dance, has a typical high school crush, sweet best friend, loving family, and crazy aunt. But McKayla is special. Strange things are going on, and through the help of McKayla's gifted aunt, she learns of her own special abilities. A creepy woman is sneaking around town and has a foul purpose that McKayla's aunt is trying to unearth. There is just something so unique about this story. The author focuses a lot on dance and the emotions behind it.

The Serpent in the Glass Audiobook by D. M. Andrews

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. M. Andrews) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:42:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Serpent in the Glass Subtitle: The Tale of Thomas Farrell, Book 1 Author: D. M. Andrews Narrator: Ben Cummins Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-30-14 Publisher: Darren Andrews Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: On his eleventh birthday Thomas Farrell is informed that the deceased father he never knew has provided for his education at Darkledun Manor, a school for gifted children. Thomas, however, feels he's just an ordinary boy, but Darkledun Manor proves to be anything but an ordinary school. In this work of fiction, the listener is transported into a world of myth as the young protagonist, Thomas Farrell, seeks to understand who his mysterious father was, and why he left him a strange glass orb containing a serpent. As the story progresses, Thomas and his friends become increasingly caught up in a world they never knew existed - a world beyond the standing stones. Members Reviews: VERY Harry Potter - but less A young orphan boy living with cruel human foster parents (in a dog basket in a dim attic, NOT a cupboard under the stairs)reaches his 11th birthday and is invited to attend an unusual boarding school reached by an unusual train. Accompanied by the school caretaker... He and his friends go where they are not supposed to, find out about other worlds and magic races, and Harry (oops, he's not actually named Harry) finds a message from his deceased dad and fights off an evil one. This is like the Potter story to the point where that's all I could think about, but without the wonderful detail (and of course not new in this story as it was with the Rowling books). Harry for impatient readers maybe, shorter and lesser. Although this is very clearly the beginning of a series, I feel no need to read more. It begins like this: âA badly painted garden gnome with a ... This is a middle grade story with magic and mythic elements. It begins like this: âA badly painted garden gnome with a look of surprise upon its face sat atop a bright red toadstool. In its hand it held a fishing rod, the hook of which hung unmoving in the windless Hertfordshire air several inches above a small pondâs still surface. The gnomeâs eyes seemed fixed on the other side of the garden where a greenhouse sat in the shade of a crab apple tree. Every other pane of glass had been painted lime green so as to create a checkerboard effect. Thomas stood on a large wooden box in the loft, his eye pressed against the hole in the roof as he stared down through a broken tile.â The author, D. M. Andrews, is a skilled story teller. This novel is the first of a series of stories. It was hard for me to connect with the main character because of the detachment of the story teller. The mythic and magical elements of the story were confusing and took me out of the story. They were not woven into the storyâs whole properly. The device of an orphan going off to school is common to middle grade literature, but it should be handled in an unusual way to draw us into the adventure. The other characters were not realistically drawn. The dialogue was not age appropriate. The magical elements were very imaginative. It is too bad that the sum of the parts did not make a suitable whole. I give it three stars out of a possible five. An Accessible, Engaging and Satisfying Read Finely drawn characters, wonderful atmosphere and a compelling plot make this a very attractive choice for ambitious middle grade readers. But here's an attractive aspect of this book that has not been remarked upon by other reviewers - with a few deft strokes Mr.

Raven's Gate Audiobook by Anthony Horowitz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony Horowitz) — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:13:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raven's Gate Author: Anthony Horowitz Narrator: Paul Panting Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on. Matt investigates and uncovers a terrible secret - eight guardians are protecting the world from the Old Ones, beings banished long ago by five children. But devil worshippers want to let the Old Ones back in.... Members Reviews: great book I enjoyed this book very much if you love darren shan give this one a try you will not be disappointed!!! breathtaking great story line well read 4 more books in series to go can't wait Fantastic!!! This was recommended by my boyfriend and we listened to it together. I was gripped straight away and I loved every second! Would recommend this to anyone Fantastic reader and musical effects. This is the same recording as the CD I first listed to a a teenager Epic It was an epic and dark story packed with wiches, sankings and sewerside By mightypaw

Where the Silence Gathers Audiobook by Kelsey Sutton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kelsey Sutton) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:44:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the Silence Gathers Subtitle: A Companion Novel to Some Quiet Place Author: Kelsey Sutton Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: In this companion novel to the critically acclaimed Some Quiet Place, Alex must choose between Revenge and Forgiveness. Seventeen-year-old Alexandra Tate sits outside Nate Foster's house, clutching a gun. After serving 10 years for the drunk driving accident that killed Alex's family, Nate has been released from prison. Every night, Alex waits out of sight, building up the courage to exact her own justice. There's just one problem: Forgiveness. Alex has been able to see personified Emotions for as long as she can remember, and Revenge is her best friend. But when Forgiveness suddenly appears, he offers Alex a choice - getting even or moving on. It's impossible to decide when Revenge whispers in one ear...and Forgiveness whispers in the other. Members Reviews: Phenomenal. I absolutely loved Some Quiet Place, so I was beyond excited when I heard that there would be a companion book and I am even more happy to say that Where Silence Gathers is a wonderful companion to Some Quiet Place! In Some Quiet Place, the main character can't feel emotions but in Where Silence Gathers, Alex not only feels emotions but she calls Revenge her best friend. I could go on with the comparisons to keep the element of familiarity alive but honestly, this companion title does such a magnificent job, I don't even need to. Readers of Some Quiet Place know what world to expect in Where Silence Gathers but the stories within this world are so unique that it feels like you're diving into this world for the very first time. If you've ever wanted to read a book again but for the very first time, this reading experience is the closest I've gotten to that. It's so familiar yet so fresh. It's heartbreaking and hopeful. Once again, the main character is grieving but grief is so unique to each person and there are so many different circumstances that lead to grief and so many different actions one can make in the midst of grief. Following Alex's story was fascinating and intense to say the least. The relationships that Alex has with her family and friends were quite a sight to see as well. After losing her immediate family, Alex has her Aunt Missy and Uncle Saul and while she loves them, her grief has kept her distant. Their loving hands never pull away and that was just so beautiful to see. I don't think we see enough of that in stories that are out today. Alex's friends don't take a backseat either. Georgie and Briana are going through their own struggles just as Alex is but having each other and knowing that they are all there for each other makes such a huge difference. And Angus. Alex's neighbor. Wow. What a wonderful reminder that help often comes from the most unexpected places. As for the Emotions... I love how Alex sees the Elements not just as Emotions but as Choices. That is so powerful and really changes the game for the companion novel. I love the direction Sutton went with this novel and I love that with this added element to the story, there's even more depth to every single word when there already was so much. This is not easy to do. Not at all.

The Joy of Nelly Deane Audiobook by Willa Cather

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Willa Cather) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 08:20:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Joy of Nelly Deane Author: Willa Cather Narrator: Lee Ann Howlett Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Although born in Virginia, Willa Cather lived most of her life in the Midwest and set most of her stories there. This story is told from the perspective of Peggy, a teenager in the tiny town of Riverbank. Peggy is good friends with a girl named Nelly Deane. Nelly is considered by many to be the prettiest and most fun-loving girl in town. What happens to Nelly in the ensuing years after Peggy leaves Riverbank for college and then abroad is related through Peggy's infrequent visits back home and the letters she receives from one of the older women of Riverbank.

Frozen Enemies Audiobook by Zac Harrison

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zac Harrison) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:03:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frozen Enemies Subtitle: Hyperspace High, Book 2 Author: Zac Harrison Narrator: Michael Fenton Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: John learns that museums in outer space are anything but boring when his class travels to the museum planet of Archivus Major. But the field trip goes badly wrong when two rival tribes of aliens are accidentally released from cryogenic storage. Editorial Reviews: Michael Fenton Stevens gives an energetic performance of Zac Harrisons science fiction novel Frozen Enemies, the second book in the Hyperspace High series. His golden voice and ability to inhabit disparate characters makes for a pleasurable listening experience. John, a human first-year student studying on a space ship, journeys to Archivus Major, a museum planet, with his class on a field trip. Things go awry when an accident causes two tribes of aliens - who happen to be rivals - to be freed from cryogenic storage. Members Reviews: My 11 y.o. loves the series So accidentally we have purchased #2 from this series "Hyperspace High". My son (5th grader) loved it so much that he finished book in 2 days and asked if I can get him the whole series. So now we have all 6 books and he is finishing #5 today. Although his teacher felt that it was a difficult book for 5th grade (high Lexile and many unfamiliar words) - this didn't stop my son from trying to read it and loving it! Knowing how picky my son can be in Reading, this must be a great book and series. :) Son loved it My 8 year old some loved the entire series of Hyperspace High. He loved the character of John who is a boy living on a spaceship with aliens from all over the Galaxy. The series does need to be read in order. He was sad it was all over after the sixth book. The books are in a low to mid 5th grade level.

Fathom Audiobook by Ashley Knight

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ashley Knight) — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:45:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fathom Subtitle: The Fins Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Ashley Knight Narrator: Martha Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-13 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Since being blessed with becoming the ruler over all the merpeople, Morgan James has moved to New York with her fiance, Thayde, to begin her studies at the university. But her plans to resume a normal life are put on hold when overpowering thoughts start to take control of her and a terrible disease called the Shadow slowly begins to jeopardize Thayde's life. Faced with overwhelming odds, will Morgan, who has suddenly been thrust into being both the leader and protector of her species, collapse under her own insecurities or rise above the challenges that threaten her, producing consequences she never could have imagined? Members Reviews: Great addition to series! Book Review- Fathom by Ashley L. Knight Morgan is having horrible nightmares since the Blessing. She keeps seeing Thayde dying. She doesnât want to let him out of her sight. Yet she is feeling strange. Her anger is taking over. She is overwhelmed with being the Link. She feels like two people are inhabiting her body. After almost losing Thayde her body shuts down. She is being sent someone that will help her learn her powers. Tammer and Thayde have a mission of their own. They have to find Limus. The shadow that Limus infected Thayde with is taking over. Morgan will have to confront Limus again. She is also having doubts about herself. She needs to get stronger and trust herself. Her loved ones are going to be counting on her to fulfill her destiny. I love this series. I like how the author shows how much Morgan is struggling. The responsibilities she now has is crushing. Her fear and doubts are understandable and tangible. She is a great character. She is trying her hardest to do what is right but like the rest of us would love to crawl into bed and hide from the world. She is very relatable. This story really dealt with her internal battle. Her relationship with Thayde is sweet. I love how it progressed in this story. I loved the ending. I know that the last story will be dealing with the villain that wasnât found in this one. I canât wait to see how she handles everything. I give this book a 4 out of 5. Fathom: the Saga of Mermaids, Merpeople and More continues... This reader looked forward to taking a break and plunging into author Ashley Knight'sFathom, or Book II of the Fins Trilogy, as it's also known. I bought this as a Kindle edition, as I wanted to keep it with my copy of Ms. Knight's debut novelFins, the first book of this trilogy. Admittedly, this genre is not my regular choice for leisure reading, but there had been something compelling about the story of Morgan and Thayde, which had begun on Central Florida's Treasure Coast in the first book of the trilogy, so I had to go for it... and I'm glad that I did. This second book begins in the unlikely setting of New York City, as Morgan and Thayde start their life together as students at Columbia University. I could get picky with details here, as early on we find Morgan saying: "Downtown Manhattan is not my favorite place. For one, forget the fact that it's dirty and crowded - the buildings are so tall they block the sun! However, the restaurants are amazing and diverse.

Charlie Bone Audiobook by Jenny Nimmo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jenny Nimmo) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:35:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlie Bone Subtitle: and the Shadow of Badlock Author: Jenny Nimmo Narrator: Joe Coen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-13 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: The enchanter Count Harken the shadow in the painting of the Red King is determined to stop Billy from discovering a life-changing family secret. His incredible power reaches out from the dark land of Badlock to wreak revenge on Charlie and his friends. Charlies ancestor, Otus Yewbeam a giant, married to Amoret, the Red Kings daughter has been imprisoned in Badlock by Count Harken. Charlie is sucked into a painting of Badlock and tries to rescue Otus. But can he outwit the shadows troll army? Critic Reviews: "A fast-moving, dialogue-driven romp with plenty of cliff-hangers" (Bookseller)

In Defiance of Hitler Audiobook by Carla Killough McClafferty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carla Killough McClafferty) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:50:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Defiance of Hitler Subtitle: The Secret Mission of Varian Fry Author: Carla Killough McClafferty Narrator: Paul Hecht Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: On August 4, 1940, an unassuming American journalist named Varian Fry made his way to Marseilles, France, carrying in his pockets the names of approximately 200 artists and intellectuals - all enemies of the new Nazi regime. As a volunteer for the Emergency Rescue Committee, Frys mission was to help these refugees flee to safety, then return home two weeks later. As more and more people came to him for assistance, however, he realized the situation was far worse than anyone in America had suspected - and his role far greater than he had imagined. He remained in France for over a year, refusing to leave until he was forcibly evicted. At a time when most Americans ignored the atrocities in Europe, Varian Fry engaged in covert operations, putting himself in great danger, to save strangers in a foreign land. He was instrumental in the rescue of over 2,000 refugees, including the novelist Heinrich Mann and the artist Marc Chagall. Members Reviews: In Defiance of Hitler, the Secret Mission of Varian Fry - the "American Schindler" Amazing story of Varian Fry, the "American Schindler" that rescued over 2,000 people from Nazi-occupied France in 1940. The 2009 Orbis-Pictus Award Winner, I selected and read this book for my Children's Literature class at The University of Texas at Dallas. I was thrilled to receive a response e-mail from the Author, Carla McCafferty, after writing to congratulate her on the story of Varian Fry, one that she so capably brought to life with vivid and historically correct detail. Geared to middle-school age youngsters, McCafferty's book thrilled the socks off this 55 year old Baby Boomer. A very good read! ***** A great read!! When I was in college I had a very close Sephardic friend who was born in Paris in January 1939. She told me her family had escaped Europe on a false Portuguese passport and that she was a distant relative of the famous Italian painter, Modigliani. I don't know for sure if Varian Fry helped her family, but one mention of a Modigliani (a fleeing Italian socialist) is mentioned in the book. Fry gave up his job and his marriage, and was willing to give up his life, to help get refugees away from Hitler. This book is a fascinating portrait of a great man, his life and his work, as well as a fascinating addendum to WW2 history for a maven like me. In Defiance of Hitler One man can make a difference! This edge of your seat biography about Varian Fry, a little known hero who rescued hunted people from under the nose of the Nazis in occupied France is a shining example of that truism. Fry, a young New York journalist, an average person, whose knowledge of espionage comes from movies, finds himself on a startling war-time mission. Because no one else will go, he agrees to fly to Marseilles and help famous, therefore recognizable, artists, writers and scientists escape the Germans who have closed the French borders to round up Jews. With no training, Fry sets up a front refugee organization, develops a staff he can trust, hires a cartoonist to forge papers, finds maps for crossing the Pyrenees on foot, and locates the intellectuals on his list. His two week assignment lasts over a year, ending because he is thrown out of the country. It is legal to help refugees survive, but absolutely illegal to help them leave France without proper documents. Not since The Firm has paperwork been so tense and exciting.

At the Sign of the Star Audiobook by Katherine Sturtevant

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Sturtevant) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:58:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At the Sign of the Star Author: Katherine Sturtevant Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: In 1677, 12-year-old Meg loves working with her widowed father in his London bookshop. When she grows up, she will inherit the shop. Then she will be independent and can choose her own husband. But her father remarries, and Megs plans are suddenly in ruins. Based on careful research, this novel offers a brilliantly detailed panorama of Restoration London and a view of womens roles in that era. Members Reviews: good story it was okay, for those who like historical fiction, it could be pretty interesting it just wasn't that into it....i think the sequel to this is much more satisfying, plot-wise AT THE SIGN OF THE STAR Meg Moore is only eight years old when her mother dies in childbirth. Her bookseller tells Meg that she is now heir to all his books, copyrights, and other interests. With such a dowry, she knows that someday she will have her pick of suitors and that with the right husband she can continue in the book trade. She dreams of being friends with witty people and authors, as her father is. She obstinately refuses to attend school, preferring to learn the booksellers' trade in her father's shop. She does not care to learn women's ways. Strong-minded, with a lively wit and caustic tongue, Meg brings London in the 1600s alive for us, through her eyes. When her father remarries a woman named Susannah, it looks like Meg will lose her birthright and inheritance to Susannah and any child she might have. However, Meg does not want to live life as only a wife or servant, either. It seems though, that these might be the only options open to her unless she learns a trade. Meg consults Anthony Barker, an astrologer. Mr. Barker tells her that a great change is coming to her life. Thirteen-year-old Meg must learn to take charge of her own life in an era when woman do not have much control over their lives. Meg is determined that she will become a bookseller or at least have some other trade. She refuses to be at the mercy of a husband or be forced to live as a servant. Will an unsuspected talent be Meg's salvation, and will she find the maturity to face her unknown future? In AT THE SIGN OF THE STAR, Katherine Sturtevant has recreated the world of 17th Century Restoration London at a time when women were finally coming into their own on London's literary scene. A fascinating novel filled with details of 17th century life As the only child of a widowed bookseller in 17th century London, twelve-year-old Meg Moore stands to inheirit her father's entire estate. Because she is an heiress, Meg will be able to take part in the bookselling trade - her greatest wish - and will be able to chose her own husband. But Meg's entire future is changed when her father decides to remarry. Meg dislikes her new stepmother, Susannah, even though Susannah tries to be kind to her. She fears that Susannah will provide her father with a son that will take Meg's place as his heir, and that she will be reduced to marrying any man that will take her, or even worse, working as a maid. But over a year of change, Meg realizes that accepting Susannah can only bring good, and that there are ways that she can help influence her future, even if she is not an heiress. This was a fascinating glimpse into a time period that is not often written about in young adult fiction.

Thorn Ogres of Hagwood Audiobook by Robin Jarvis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robin Jarvis) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:05:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thorn Ogres of Hagwood Subtitle: The Hagwood Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Robin Jarvis Narrator: Jenna Berk Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Dark forces are brewing in Hagwood The werlings of Hagwood live peacefully in the trees of the forest - overlooked and unbothered while they leisurely perfect the art of wergling (shape-changing). But unlike his fellow werlings, the bumbling Gamaliel Tumpin cant manage to wergle into even the simplest of forms - a mouse - like his peers. Hes tormented by his sister, Kernella, and teased by his classmates. And he envies star student Finnen Lufkin, who can transform into almost any creature. But wergling will soon be the least of Gamaliels troubles. The evil elf queen Rhiannon, the High Lady of the Hollow Hill, is desperately seeking a precious possession that was stolen long ago. Her evil knows no bounds, and with her army of monstrous thorn ogres, she will not stop until its found. The werlings peaceful existence is threatened by death and danger - and clumsy, awkward Gamaliel will need to call on the strength within him to fight for his family and his home. Critic Reviews: Fun for Hobbit-addicts and Potter-philes of all ages. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Thorn Ogres Now, if I can only acquire the complete trilogy! It is incredibly elusive. It has been years in completion Not sure what was the hold-up. Like a lot of Jarvis fans Here's a book that I purchased to re-read. Like a lot of Jarvis fans, I initially read this near a decade ago and I only found out about the sequel recently. I love this book because it has cool ideas. The werlings are wonderful and I want to find out all about their culture. Gamaliel is very easy to identify with, especially if you're a person with anxiety. I found myself really loving his interactions with Finnen, who's also a very compelling character. Finally, Frighty Aggie is a fantastic monster! That's it for the characters I liked. The rest of the cast felt pretty flat and I just couldn't bring myself to really care about their struggles; not even the main villain was very compelling. I like the ideas better than I like the characters. The trilogy is essentially about a power struggle of various fair folk, and Jarvis has invented his own race. I kind of wish the story would have been more about the werlings dealing with each other than the werling dealing with the fairy queen. There is gore there, but's rather toned down compared to The Deptford Mice series. The series goes on to be, like, kind of love letter to shape-shifting, so if you're into shapeshifting or a Jarvis fan, I recommend it. Outstanding Original fantasy. Thorn Ogres of Hagwood Wow, very original like another Tolkien universe. Great story, plot and a real page turner. The werlings of Hagwood live peacefully in the trees of the hagwood forest--overlooked while they leisurely perfect the art of wergling (shape-changing). But unlike his fellow werlings, the bumbling Gamaliel Tumpin can't manage to wergle into even the simplest of forms--a mouse--like his peers. He's tormented by his sister, Kernella Tumpin, and teased by his classmates. And he envies star student Finnen Lufkin, who can transform into almost any creature including 7 versions of mice. But wergling will soon be the least of Gamaliel's troubles. The evil elf queen Rhiannon, the High Lady of the Hollow Hill, is desperately seeking a precious possession that was stolen long ago.

Literature for 6th Grade: Summary of Works [Russian Edition] Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexandr Kuprin) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:50:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Literature for 6th Grade: Summary of Works [Russian Edition] Author: Alexandr Kuprin, Alexandr Pushkin, Anton Chekhov, Valentin Rasputin, Viktor Astafiyev, Vladimir Korolenko, Herbert Wells Narrator: Victoria Serebryanskaya Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: This audiobook contains condensed versions of 25 literary works intended for the study of literature featuring lessons for sixth graders. Russian literature is represented with: Alexandr Kuprin's "Chudesny doktor"; Alexandr Pushkin's "Vystrel", "Dubrovsky", and "Metel"; Anton Chekhov's "Tolsty i Tonky" and "Khameleon"; Valentin Rasputin's "Uroki frantsuzskogo"; Viktor Astafiyev's "Kon s rozovoy grivoy"; Vladimir Korolenko's "Deti podzemelya"; Ivan Turgenev's "Bezhin lug"; Mikhail Zoschenko "Dva rasskaza"; Mikhail Prishvin's "Kladovaya solntsa"; Nikolay Gogol's "Mayskaya noch"; Nikolay Leskov's "Levsha"; Fazil Iskander's "Trinadtsaty podvig", "Mify Drevney Gretsii. Podvigi Gerakla"; and the Russian folk tales "Ilya-Muromets" and "Sadko-guselschik". World literature is also represented with: Herbert Wells' "Chelovek-nevedimka", Jack London's "Bely klyk"; Mark Twain; "Priklyucheniya Hucklberry Finna"; Ray Bradbury's "Zelenoe utro" and "Kanikuly"; Edgar Allan Poe's "Zolotoy zhuk"; and Ernest Sethon-Thompson's "Snup". Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

The Minstrel's Tale Audiobook by Anna Questerly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Questerly) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:55:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Minstrel's Tale Subtitle: The Minstrel's Tale Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Anna Questerly Narrator: Alexander Edward Trefethen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-12 Publisher: Anna Questerly Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Fourteenth Century France: Amos Questerly, a wandering minstrel takes on a mysterious young apprentice. But his new protege, Richard, carries a deadly secret. A secret someone is willing to kill for. To reach safety they must earn their way to England by telling exciting stories of magical swords, princesses, and dragons, while danger follows on their heels. By the time Amos learns Richard's secret, it's clear even England may not be safe. The two, trapped in an adventure as thrilling as any of the minstrel's tales, must follow a perilous path that leads straight to the halls of the Royal Palace. Members Reviews: Fine story This book will entertain children old enough for adventure stories. Perhaps 8 - 13 is the target age, I am not sure. There is good detail of life and history of early England, but not so much detail as to bore a child. The various tales - jokes, fairy tales, and adventure stories included should please both boys and girls. Adults can read it aloud with pleasure, and the stories will allow great liberties in the telling. I am an adult, I was expecting something like Chaucer. Instead, I get a classic children's tale, with all the elements. I recommend it highly, and plan to immediately send it to a twelve year old of my acquaintance. I wish I could share it more widely. Wonderful Tale for Children of All Ages My wife and I like to read books as a family, and The Minstrels Tale is a great example of a book that the whole family will enjoy. Though written for young people, adults will enjoy this book just as much. Submerging myself into this story was like stepping into the past, and I felt like I was right there alongside Amos and his young companion. I can't wait to find out what happens in books 2 and 3, and will definitely check out anything else this author writes. Great read, highly recommended! A wonderful tale of travel, mystery, and adventure! As Ms Questerly tells her story, the reader travels along with her to a place and time where the stories are not written in books such as we have today, for that type of manufacturing is centuries away. Rather the stories are told by a minstrel as HE shares his travels and stories with us and as he teaches his skill to his new apprentice. This story weaves a tale mixed in with some historical facts that leave the reader looking forward to turning the next page, as the adventures of the minstrel and his apprentice have that hint of historical familiarity. Although Ms Questerly's target audience may have been a bit younger than this reader, there are more than enough twists and turns to satisfy me. I enjoyed every page of this story, and I look forward to her next book! A welcome surprise When I got this book as a free promotion, I was interested in the premise. It was about one of my favorite eras in history, and it was a mix of modern and historical elements. My favorite part of the novel, to be honest, we're the tales within the tale. The minstrels stories were refreshing and new, and the illustrations within we're amusing to see. Outside of the minstrel tales, I thought the story could have used a bit of work. The way this author writes, it's almost like the storyline takes a back seat. There is nothing wrong with that, but I enjoy a little more substance to my story lines. Wonderfully entertaining! I loved every part of this book.

Lights, Camera, Amalee Audiobook by Dar Williams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dar Williams) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:60:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lights, Camera, Amalee Author: Dar Williams Narrator: Dar Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: When Amalees grandmother dies, she inherits a very strange object: a huge champagne bottle filled with over a thousand dollars worth of change. Amalee is told to spend the money on something important, so she decides to make a movie about endangered species. Soon theres as much going on behind the scenes as there is in front of the camera, as Amalee deals with a new friend, a very cute older boy, her wacky family friends, and other challenges. She also discovers something she never expected to find: a link with her mother, who disappeared and died when Amalee was very little. Behind the camera, Amalee comes to understand that the past can never be changed. But the future? Well, thats another story. Critic Reviews: Williams conveys middle-school insecurities with a sure hand, and Amalees narration is a treat to read. (Horn Book) Members Reviews: She's the best one Dar Williams can tell a story through the medium of young adult lit just as well as she can through song. Funny, poignant, well-crafted, enjoyable by all ages. here again Dar reminds us we're not alone in the world. I will definitely listen again!

'What? You Think You Got It Rough?' Audiobook by Christopher Paul Curtis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Paul Curtis) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:16:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'What? You Think You Got It Rough?' Subtitle: A Story from Guys Read: Funny Business Author: Christopher Paul Curtis Narrator: Michael Boatman Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Its here: Volume One of the official Guys Read Library. Jon Scieszkas Guys Read initiative was founded on a simple premise: that young guys enjoy reading most when they have reading they can enjoy. And out of this comes a series that aims to give them just that. Ten books, arranged by theme, featuring the best of the best where writing for kids is concerned. Each book is a collection of original short stories, but these arent your typical anthologies - each book is edgy, inventive, visual, and one-of-a-kind, featuring a different theme for guys to get excited about. Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else - humor, and if youre familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what youre in store for: 10 hilarious stories from some of the funniest writers around. Before youre through, youll meet a teenage mummy; a kid desperate to take a dip in the worlds largest pool of chocolate milk; a homicidal turkey; parents who hand over their sons room to a biker; the only kid in his middle school who hasnt turned into a vampire, wizard, or superhero; and more. And the contributor list includes best-selling authors, award winners, and fresh new talent alike: Mac Barnett, Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paul Curtis, Kate DiCamillo (writing with Jon Scieszka), Paul Feig, Jack Gantos, Jeff Kinney, David Lubar, Adam Rex, and David Yoo. Guys Read is all about turning young readers and listeners into life-long ones - and with this book, and each subsequent installment in the series, we aim to leave no guy unturned. Members Reviews: So Funny ! My whole 7th grade class loved listening to this. The looks on there faces when they realized what the little kids thought was happening were priceless. I had to stop it because of the ewe noises.

When the Snow Fell Audiobook by Henning Mankell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henning Mankell) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:40:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the Snow Fell Author: Henning Mankell Narrator: Francis Greenslade Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-03-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Joel is growing up. He is getting interested in girls. Just look at his New Year's resolutions: 1 - to see a naked lady; 2 - to toughen himself up so that he can live to be a hundred; and 3 - to see the sea. They all look pretty impossible for a motherless boy in Northern Sweden. Especially as his sailor dad is keen to drown his sadness in drink, and all the local matrons are narrowly watching the pair of them. And then he saves old Simon from a frozen death in the woods, and Joel becomes a local hero. This is the third title in the popular series of children's books from this master storyteller. A Bridge to the Stars and Shadows in the Twilight, also by Bolinda. Members Reviews: Very enjoyable story This is written by my favorite police procedural author. I was surprised to find these stories translated and decided to try them. I like them a lot. My New Boyfriend Being a Henning Mankell fan there is nothing but high praise for the way his books grab your interest on the first page and then pull you through until the last. His characters and plots are so different than the American mystery types that I am very pleased that I took a chance on a new- to- me author. His own character Kurt Wallender is such a fallible human being that you want to help him when the chips are down. Mankell ,an author with amazing skills I do like very much the stories that Mankell tell us, and I read this one of Joel Gustafson stories. But I prefer all the time the Inspector Wallander's stories and I read all of them. I would like ask to Mankell that writes more stories with him, but I know that this author make Walllander died. Thanks, and forgive me if there are some mistakes in the writings. I've really liked everything else I've ready by Henning Mankel. You can't like them all, I guess. It seemed as if the prose in this was less well-developed and mature than in the other Mankell books I've read. It's a boy's coming-of-age story, maybe the style was intended to be in the voice of the adolescent boy. If so, it sort of turned me off. It won't stop me from trying others by the author, because this is the only one I haven't liked. Another beautifully crafted evocative tale from the master Swedish storyteller Henning ... Another beautifully crafted evocative tale from the master Swedish storyteller Henning Mankell. Although it is considered to be part of a series, it's a great stand-alone book you can enjoy whether or not you've read the others.

Darkest Age Audiobook by A. J. Lake

biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. J. Lake) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:30:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darkest Age Subtitle: Book One Author: A. J. Lake Narrator: Carolyn Bonnyman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-08 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: When a ship is dashed against the rocks in a fierce storm, all hands are lost except for two children, washed up on a beach next to a mysterious trunk. Inside the trunk lies something more powerful than the fiercest storm, something that binds itself to their destiny. Shipwreck was just the beginning of a journey which will take them far from anything they know, and for which they will need skills and courage beyond anything they imagined. ©2006 Working Partners; (P)2007 Oakhill Publishing Ltd Members Reviews: Good! I really enjoyed this title. The story was engaging and I found myself drawn to the characters. The narrator was excellent and the production values smooth and consistent. I find myself eagerly awaiting the sequel. This series, so far, seems suitable for all ages.

The Damned Thing Audiobook by Ambrose Bierce

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ambrose Bierce) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:32:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Damned Thing Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Clifton Chadwick Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-08 Publisher: PC Treasures, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: A dimly lit coroner's inquest sets the scene for "The Damned Thing", which relates the strange and savage death of Hugh Morgan, a solitary man who found himself haunted - and eventually hunted - by an unseen creature stalking the untouched woods near a small, rural village. (P)2006 PC Treasures, Inc. Members Reviews: Overrated Despite the low price, it is not value for spend.

The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio Audiobook by Lloyd Alexander

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lloyd Alexander) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:30:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio Author: Lloyd Alexander Narrator: Robert Ramirez Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Garnering starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist, this highly acclaimed novel is another triumph for best-selling Newbery Medalist Lloyd Alexander. Critic Reviews: "Masterful storytelling tinged with romance and humor makes this an engaging read." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Will be finishing this as a print book What would have made The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio better? A better reader. I'll be buying this on my Kindle and finishing it as a print book. It sounds like a great story, but I simply can't stand to listen to it any more. Would you ever listen to anything by Lloyd Alexander again? Absolutely, as long as Ramirez is not reading. I am an adult reader (and high school English teacher) who enjoys YA fiction. I recently finished listening to Alexander's entire Prydain series (Book of Three, Black Cauldron, Taran Wanderer, House of Llyr, The High King) and enjoyed them so much I ordered this book without taking the time to listen to a sample of the reader - much to my regret. I found the reader's style to be extremely distracting. I suspect that he was trying to deliver 'drama' to the dramatic reading, but as a result, each and every sentence was delivered in a tense,anxious style - regardless of the circumstances. The reader's voice and inflection made every sentence sound like he was in a life-or-death situation, whether he was walking through the market or talking to his uncle. I couldn't stand to listen to it long enough to find out how he narrates something *truly* exciting. There was never a point where the reader seemed to relax enough to simply read the story in a fluent and interesting way without sounding like he was trying to make every. single. word. drip with excitement. The very first paragraph was delivered in a way that led me to believe that the second paragraph would deliver a thrilling punch - it didn't, and that sense of false anticipation persisted throughout the three chapters I managed to get through. There was never any sense of tension actually building: rather, every sentence in itself was delivered tensely. It's been my experience that a good reader knows how and when to add drama to a reading by varying the tension, cadence, and inflection of his reading. I recommend you listen to the sample before you buy, keeping in mind that nothing particularly exciting is happening in the part of the book you're listening to. If you can listen to 7 hours of the same reading style with little variation in pattern or inflection, you'll probably enjoy the performance. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio? For more details, please see above. In a nutshell, I got the impression that the narrator somehow felt that reading an exciting story aloud meant delivering every sentence in a 'dramatic' way. I kept thinking that this is how a high school freshman would have read the story, thinking that 'dramatic' reading meant every word should be dramatic.

The Clique Summer Collection #2 Audiobook by Lisi Harrison

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisi Harrison) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:02:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Clique Summer Collection #2 Subtitle: Dylan Author: Lisi Harrison Narrator: Eve Bianco Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Game, Set, Match... Dylan? Dylan and her TV-host mom are off to Hawaii's Aloha Tennis Open. While Merri-Lee interviews tennis's wild child Svetlana "Tennis the Menace" Slootskyia, Dylan lets the tropical sun melt away the memory of getting dumped by two guys at the end of seventh grade. But between avocado mud masks and poolside naps, she falls in love with a preppy, tennis- obsessed hawtie. Dylan soon realizes the only way to score a date with him is to master the game. Can she convince moody Svetlana to spill the secrets of her tennis success, or will she end up oh-for-three in summer love? Members Reviews: Didn't flow as well as the first Massie book, but still a great summer read. I enjoyed this book a lot. Dylan goes to Hawaii with her Mom, the talk-show host, to interview a famous tennis star and cover a tennis tournament. Almost immediately, Dylan meets a hot guy who seems more obsessed with tennis than with girls - and Dylan sets out to rearrange his priorities. When the bratty tennis star loses her temper at Dylan, after pledging on her Mom's show that she has changed her ways through anger-management sessions (!), Dylan blackmails her into helping Dylan get the guy. The characters were a bit overdone and hard to believe, but it was still an enjoyable read - just harder to really fall into. It was nice to get some insights into Dylan's character - unfortunately, there wasn't a whole lot that was truly compelling about her. She is a bit insecure and worries about her weight (at size six), and didn't really seem into much of anything beyond boys and fashion- but even those interests were more superficial than Massie's, for example. Bottom line: good beach read, but don't bother if you aren't already a fan. (I liked Massie's a lot better!) Great!!! This seller shipped the items fast and great quality. Can't wait to give this as a gift! Not as good as I expected As a huge fan of the Clique series, I was excited to read the second book of the summer collection. I must say, however, that I was disappointed. The book seems to be written quickly and lacked the solidness of Lisi Harrison's other books. There seemed to be some holes in the writing. The book was not a 'smooth read' as the other Clique books are. I did like having the story written from Dylan's point of view. I truly enjoyed her perpesctive on many real-life issues faced by girls everywhere. I end this review with a final questions- why isn't the girl on the cover a redheaded curly girl wearing bright colors? The girl on the cover is so not Dylan!! Awesome drama This book was a well written book with a ton of juicy gossip and blackmailing. Love love love this book so much prefect for a teen girl that likes drama and romance Great series for teen girls My daughter is thirteen years old and loves this series. She can easily relate to Dylan with her crushes, weight issues,and teen drama. It is a wonderful tale that Lisi Harrison has done an amazing job! All the books are worth the money and effort to find. Great entertainment!

The Devil's Breath Audiobook by David Gilman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Gilman) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:03:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Breath Subtitle: Danger Zone #1 Author: David Gilman Narrator: David Thorn Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: After learning that his explorer father is missing, Max is determined to find him, no matter what dangers may lay in his path. A secret clue his father left behind leads Max to the inhospitable wilderness of Namibia, where he soon discovers a potentially massive ecological disaster masterminded by Shaka Chang, a very powerful and completely ruthless man - a man Max fears may have put his father in mortal danger. Max needs all the help he can get, because whoever is behind his father's disappearance is determined to get rid of Max, too. Members Reviews: exhilarating I ended up reading this book to assist my child with a book review. We agreed that we would each read a chapter until the book was finished and discuss the contents each night. I could not put it down and ended up reading the whole book within a few days. I now have to recall the book chapter by chapter. I loved it. I loved the knowledge I gained about Namibia and the plight of the bushman. A Five star read. Promote reading to your kids Good reading for any child, especially boys, in middle school. My grandson really enjoyed reading it and several other books I purchased through Amazon for a much more reasonable price than at the bookstores. Especially in the first book where he was in the safari in Africa and got poisoned by a scorpion which literally has like zero c Max Gordon somehow always finds himself in some sort of trouble yet manages to just barely get out of it. Either heâs extremely lucky or extremely talented. Out of all of the three books in this series, I think the first one was actually the weakest one. I didnât feel drawn into it as much and if it wasnât for the fact that I didnât realize that I had originally picked up the second book and was getting into it then realize that it wasnât the first book, I might not have even finished Devilâs Breath. I still think the second book, Ice Claw, was the most intriguing one with the last book a close second. While I have definitely more action-packed and âkeeping my butt at the edge of my seatâ kind of books, I do think Max Gordon and his adventures are quite interesting as well. The main reason is because he always finds himself in a crazy situation (i.e. finding himself at the mercy of a lion/tiger or trying to escape or enter a compound by getting through some whirling blades, etc.) yet somehow always gets out of it. Especially in the first book where he was in the safari in Africa and got poisoned by a scorpion which literally has like zero chance of survival, he somehow survives. Or the part where he was able to turn himself to a jaguar or bear to get out of situations. I mean, it was mentioned how he was able to do that but it wasnât particularly clear. It was just crazy to see how a teenage boy was able to overcome such tough situations or outsmart a professional killer (multiples times!). The one thing I have to say that I didnât particularly enjoy was the writing style. For the most part, it was fine but there were multiples times when the author would purposely be like âMax was in the river and was not paying attention to what was lurking behind him. A crocodile was slowly sneaking up on him and suddenly its jaws sprang open and tear into flesh.â And thatâs how he ends the chapter.

Monster Blood Tattoo Audiobook by D. M. Cornish

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. M. Cornish) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:25:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Monster Blood Tattoo Subtitle: Book 1: Foundling Author: D. M. Cornish Narrator: Humphrey Bower Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Set in the world of the Half-Continent - a land of tri-corner hats and flintlock pistols - the Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy is a world of predatory monsters, chemical potions and surgically altered people. Foundling begins the journey of Rossamund, a boy with a girl's name, who is just about to begin a dangerous life in the service of the Emperor. What starts as a simple journey is threatened by encounters with monsters - and people, who may be worse. Learning who to trust and who to fear is neither easy nor without its perils, and Rossamund must choose his path carefully. Critic Reviews: "Enough secrets, promises, and mystery to create impatient demand for part two." (Booklist (starred review)) Members Reviews: Fabulous work I was thrilled to find this book available and so well spoken by Humphrey Bower. Truely exciting fantasy. It is a joy to be wrapped up in the language that Cornish has created, a wonderfully realised world. (Not long now till Book 3 is out, Huzzah!!) My first audio book This whole series is a perennial favourite, & combined with such excellent narration I am excited to share the adventure with my partner. Performance and story. performance was very good but the story was a little slow. still managed to capture the vivid and interesting world of Half Continent.

The Fight Audiobook by Elizabeth Karre

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Karre) — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:18:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fight Author: Elizabeth Karre Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-17 Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: "Was he...you know?" Bella doesn't know if Dominic was gay or not, but she knows he was bullied. And she knows the adults who could have helped didn't because of some stupid policy. Now Dominic's dead. It's never been Bella's thing to stand up for a cause, but for some reason, this fight has become her fight. Members Reviews: a hip series As an 8th grade teacher with most of my students reading well below grade level, I am always on the hunt for high school stories written at the elementary school level in order to get my reluctant readers to READ. This series wins half the battle with cool cover art. The topics are engaging, the story lines aren't too complicated, and my low readers can feel proud to carry a cool looking book to class. Great series for Struggling HS readers This series is a great choice for struggling high school readers. My READ180 9th Graders love all of the books. The topics are appropriate and high interest for high school readers. It is similar to the Blucked High series, but at lower Lexiles and they don't need to be read in any particular order. I hope there are additions to this 12-book series soon!

The Prank Audiobook by Ashley Rae Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ashley Rae Harris) — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:07:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Prank Author: Ashley Rae Harris Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-17 Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Pranks make Jordan nervous. But when a group of popular kids invites her along on a series of practical jokes, she doesn't turn them down. As the pranks begin to go horribly wrong, Jordan and her crush, Charlie, work to discover the cause of the accidents. Is the spirit of a prank victim who died 20 years earlier to blame? And can Jordan stop the final prank, or will the haunting continue? Members Reviews: Four Stars Good book This is a fast paced spooky tale of innocent teen pranks gone terribly wrong ... Jordan had a crush on Charlie, but it was difficult to get anyone's attention when "they'd never said more than a few words to each other." Jordan thought he was interested in Briony McCormick. After all, she was one of those perfect girls that the guys all seemed to fall for. Besides, Jordan was a lowly junior and both of them were seniors. It looked like she'd never be able to go a dance with anyone at Bridgewater High ... like ever. At least she had her best friend, Kit. They'd been friends since the fourth grade and if there were any parties coming up, at least she could drag her along. Oddly enough when Jordan spotted Briony coming out of the bathroom, she smiled and complimented her sweater. Heck, she didn't even think perfect Briony even knew her name, but she was nonetheless a bit flattered. Maybe a lot flattered. The "Bridgewater Live" talent show was one of those events that Kit wouldn't want to bother with so Jordan found a spot in the bleachers to watch. When it came time to announce the homecoming king and queen there was no doubt Charlie and Briony would be nominated. Just as he offered his arm to her, she was pummeled with a water balloon, a balloon with rival St. Philomena's colors. That school wouldn't see the last of Briony McCormack because she was going to exact her revenge for that stunt. Jordan would be seeing a bit more of her too because oddly enough, Briony invited her to the Chowder Hut to meet with a few of her other friends, including Charlie. What did she want from Jordan, someone she didn't even really know? When Jordan showed up at the Chowder Hut, Briony gave her a sparkling welcome. Kevin, Leslie, Carlos, Thomas, and Charlie were all clustered around the table when Briony, said "We're plotting our revenge against St. Philomena's." Jordan was a little hesitant when she heard about the plan, but when Briony asked if they could borrow her bicycle she agreed. No way was she going over to St. Philomena's. The whole thing seemed like a dream when the next day Principal Weston announced that "Carlos Perez fell of the roof of St. Philomena's last night. He is currently hospitalized and in a comatose state." AND they were looking for the owner of a red bicycle. What possibly could have happened to him? Everyone was talking about some strange wailing sound before he went over the side of the building, but where did it come from? This is a fast paced spooky tale of innocent teen pranks gone terribly wrong. Without giving any spoilers, after Carlos fell from the building, Briony was still anxious to exact her revenge on St. Philomena's. Each prank seems to draw out some evil force that causes a horrid accident that is accompanied by the wailing of a young girl.

The Bad Seed Audiobook by Michael Lackey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Lackey) — Mon, 01 May 2017 10:31:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bad Seed Subtitle: Battle for the Heavens, Book 1 Author: Michael Lackey Narrator: Randy Streu Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-17 Publisher: Michael Lackey (The Polyethnic Publishing CO) Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: On the day Zachery Morely's mother asks him to fetch herbs from the garden, he never expected to find himself face to face with a demon. A demon who has planted the seed of a sinister tree that feeds off the living. Zachery and his father George request the help of the king to figure out what this tree means. Only when the tree consumes its first human being and takes it true, human-like form and hear its warnings do they realize their world is in serious danger. Zachery sets off on an epic journey with the king and the king's guard through lands of men, dwarves, and elves. He confronts elven wizards and dragons, and acknowledges he is more powerful than he thinks, in order to help find the champion of light and save his world from evil. Members Reviews: Yes, I am the author, but it's a great story. Yes, I am the author and yes I just gave it a 4 star. I really enjoy my story, but as it is my first, I know there is room for improvement. I have came a long way in my descriptions and plotting so I hope my future books will leave you wanting more! Lackey's Amazing, Break-Out, Fan-Fiction Fantasy Novel! "Borrowing from mega hits like Game of Thrones, Merlin and Lord of the Rings, The Bad Seeds grows on you, pushing away the world we're living in, into a new one." Mike Lackey, author of The Bad Seed, has created fan fiction. I never knew what it was until today. Numerous times, I'd heard of authors submitting fan fiction, but had I not picked up The Bad Seed, I'd have remained in the House of Ignorance. Right now, this novel is free on KindleUnlimited with regular price being $2.99. Not too shabby for the opportunity to slide into another world. Picture The story is about The Champion of Light, but he may not be born yet! So until then, or we're led to believe, we learn what happens before the challenger of evil matures. That gives us Zachery Morley. He's headed towards the herb garden when he spies a stranger in a dark cloak doing something suspicious. As he tries to watch the figure proves to be a demon who delivers a cryptic message before dramatically vanishing. In its wake is a small sapling. From there, we follow Zachary and the adventure he'd always wished for but wished he'd never taken. When I began reading this story, I was über impressed. The idea of the story was nice and I liked Zachery. *For the full book review: [...] **eBook was free, via Kindle Unlimited and Michael Lackey, for an honest review. Good read. The characters were written very well and the plot unfolded as it should. The world building was phenomenal, it really sucked you into the story. But there were some things I did not like about it. The font while reading, changed, there was a lot of telling and not enough showing and at times when the story should have been told more in depth, it was rushed. But overall, it was a good read. What Do You Get When You Mix MERLIN and GAME OF THRONES? THE BAD SEED! "The Light shines the brightest, when the world is at it's darkest." - Michael Lackey When I first read the beginning chapter of the book, my eyes immediately widened and my imagination suddenly went to a whole different world.

Salem's Wake Audiobook by James Agee Jr.

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Agee Jr.) — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 02:40:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salem's Wake Author: James Agee Jr. Narrator: Krystle L Minkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-17 Publisher: James Agee Jr. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: Salem, Massachusetts, was home to one of the most infamous periods in American history. False witches were burned at the stake while actual witches stood by and watched in reverie. The flames scratched the skies with horrendous height as the heart of man darkened. At least that's how the story goes. Sparrow is a teen who loves everything vintage. Jason is her best friend who relies on their friendship as a steady constant in his life. They are both eager to graduate high school and leave their old lives behind for something greater. However, neither of them could have predicted that they would find themselves in Salem, MA, during one of the world's most controversial time periods. This is a story about discovering oneself and finding out what truly matters in life.

Werewolf Weekend Audiobook by B. A. Frade, Stacia Deutsch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (B. A. Frade) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:15:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/662/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Werewolf Weekend Subtitle: Tales from the Scaremaster, Book 1 Author: B. A. Frade, Stacia Deutsch Narrator: Caitlin Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13 Publisher's Summary: The full moon is rising...with a bite! Twelve-year-old Emma is excited to spend a weekend away at best friend Samantha's house for an epic sleepover with Sam and her out-of-town cousins. But things take a turn for the spooky when Emma's peculiar new book, Tales from the Scaremaster, shows it has a mind of its own - and weaves a story starring Emma and some cousins hiding a very creepy secret! When the story from the book starts coming to life, and with only hours before the full moon rises, it's up to Emma to figure out the secrets of the Scaremaster. Can she solve this wolfish mystery, find a way to outwit the Scaremaster, and stop a werewolf in its tracks...or will she end up as wolf bait? Frightfully funny tales come to life in this thrilling new series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps. Members Reviews: I loved this start to what seems to be a great series!! Werewolf Weekend is the story is how a secret comes out at the worst possible time! Emma is twelve years old and so excited to spend the weekend at her best friend, Samantha's house but with a newly found notebook that seems to have a mind of it's own, nothing is gonna go right. With Samantha's two cousins also staying over and with a full moon on Saturday night, Emma notices that the cousins are being a little too weird but Samantha doesn't notice anything out of the ordinary. It all leads to a full moon and secrets coming out about the notebook and what the cousins are really hiding in a shocking ending that will leave you howling for more! I really enjoyed this book and I think it would do really well for kids! For me, it's almost like a Goosebumps Series from R.L. Stine and you can't go wrong with a book like that!! It would be interesting to see where this series is going since we are left with a page or two of what is to come in the future and to me it looks to be a great series that will have kids scrambling to get their hands on! Thank You to B.A. Frade for starting a series that reminds me books I used to read from my childhood!! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the Publisher! A fun read- especially during homeschooling! When I received this book, I just knew it had to be one of those books I read with my son. He's not in to horror, but spooky stories are a thing for him too. Heck, he read and played the Five Nights of Freddy thing before I knew of it! So we decided to write this review together. We began Wednesday, Sept. 8 and finished it a few days later! It was such a fun ride, we couldn't stop reading! For the first time, since fifth grade, he was more eager to read a book than I was! He said it was more than funny, excitable and so interesting, WE finished it in four days! The only reason we didn't finish it sooner is because it's a book we're reading for school. When my boy is happy and excited to read, I feel I've accomplished a great deal. Last year, we read some pretty cool books, but this one is number one so far! Check out this cool read. I don't know when the second book will be released, but the epilogue already has us hungry for more! The story is about a girl who find a book that's totally meant for her. Meaning, the book wanted her to find it. But what she doesn't realize is, there's a plan with her name written all over it, and it tells her.