Listen to New Releases Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 8-10

The Never War Audiobook by D. J. MacHale

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. J. MacHale) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:03:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Never War Subtitle: Pendragon, Book 3 Author: D. J. MacHale Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 249 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Bobby and the Traveler from Cloral - Spader - have flumed to New York City, 1937. Against a backdrop of gangsters, swing music, and the distant sound of a brewing war, the two must uncover the evil Saint Dane's newest plot. But is Bobby ready for the difficult choices ahead? Members Reviews: A fairly good listen. My son reads this series and this was one of several audio books we picked up to listen to on a trip. This writing is okay but not as good as I'd hoped in audio. Loved it I hope the rest of the books in the series are as good as this one was, better than 2nd book. fantastic I've read this book before this one feels a bit rushed but it's still fantastic. Great story line. and performance! I really enjoyed listening to the book while doing my day-to-day humdrum activities. I like the storyline the plot and the creativity involved. loved it. I would recommend this to anyone. A very good read or listen in this case.

Island of Legends Audiobook by Lisa McMann

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa McMann) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:19:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Island of Legends Subtitle: The Unwanteds, Book 4 Author: Lisa McMann Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 249 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: As Alex grows more confident in his role as the mage of Artimé, he expands his skills and brings his first creature to life - with results that are both painful and wonderful. A team from Artimé heads out to rescue Sky and Crows mother from underwater Pirate Island and discovers there are more creatures than they ever imagined in the ocean surrounding the islands - and not all of them are friendly. Meanwhile in Quill, Aaron faces threats to his leadership as Gondoleery hones her rediscovered magical abilities and Eva and Liam form a secret alliance against him. But Aarons distracted with a discovery of his own - a hidden jungle that holds a dangerous secret. His time there yields a startling truth about himself, and a potential opportunity to increase his power. Members Reviews: Well done continuation of the Unwanteds series! This is the 4th book in the Unwanted series by McMann. There are seven books planned in this series, with the fifth book Island of Shipwrecks scheduled for a February 2015 release. This was a good book in this series, my seven year old son really enjoys this series a lot. I listened to this on audiobook on a roadtrip with my family. The audiobook was very well done. The narrator did an excellent job distinguishing between the different character voices. There are a lot of characters in this book so thats not an easy thing to do. Alex is gaining confidence as a mage and makes his first try at bringing a magical creature to life. Him and his friends journey back to the volcanic island in an effort to rescue Skys mother. On the way they encounter many fantastical creatures. Meanwhile Aaron is struggling to maintain rule in Quill, but things are looking more intriguing for him when he discovers some secret creature deep in the forest. Gondoleery continues to work on her magic and Eva continues to plot Aarons overthrow. There are a lot of characters in this book and a lot happening. I definitely enjoy Alexs parts of the book much more than Aarons. Aaron is just so unlikable and hard to read about. I also enjoyed that Simber was in the story so much. Alex struggles with some large issues in this book. He has a budding romance with Sky but is worried that she distracts him too much from his job of ruling Artime. He also has some struggles with bringing a magical creature to life and second guesses himself a lot. However, Alex is growing and learning and becoming a better leader. It was nice to have the group of friends back together in this book. We meet a lot of fascinating new creatures and journey to interesting new places. I go love this world and enjoy how it has been gradually getting bigger and bigger. As mentioned above my seven year old son loves these books (he says 5 stars). ..me and my husband think they are okay (3.5 stars)...so we settled on 4 stars. There are a lot of characters in here and the story jumps around a lot; so I feel like its hard to get really engaged with the story or characters. I honestly find the books to be a bit boring and had some trouble with falling asleep while listening to them in the car. I have felt like this about all the books in this series, so I think if you are a long time fan of The Unwanteds series you will enjoy this book. If you havent enjoyed previous books you probably wont enjoy this one. The book ends on an absolutely horrible cliffhanger which everyone in my family hated.

Tales from Earthsea Audiobook by Ursula K. Le Guin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ursula K. Le Guin) — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:11:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales from Earthsea Author: Ursula K. Le Guin Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The tales of this book explore and extend the world established by the Earthsea novels - yet each stands on its own. It contains the novella The Finder, and the short stories "The Bones of the Earth", "Darkrose and Diamond", "On the High Marsh", and "Dragonfly". Concluding with with an account of Earthsea's history, people, languages, literature, and magic. Members Reviews: loved it loved it I wish there was more... I really enjoyed it see I even dream to sometimes and Percy then listen to it before I fell asleep Awesome Loved hearing the history of Earthsea. The stories were easy to connect with and I was emotionally invested in the characters. Especially in The Finder and in The Bones of the Earth.

The Terror of the Southlands Audiobook by Caroline Carlson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Caroline Carlson) — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:31:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Terror of the Southlands Subtitle: The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, Book 2 Author: Caroline Carlson Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 198 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: "Tell me, Pirate Westfield: When was the last time you drew your sword against an enemy? Or stole a stash of loot from a fellow buccaneer? When was the last time you sailed off on a thrilling High Seas adventure?" Hilary Westfield is a pirate. In fact, she's the Terror of the Southlands! She's daring, brave, fearless, and...in a rut. Maybe she hasn't found any treasure lately. And maybe she isn't fighting off as many scallywags as she'd like. But does that mean she and her loyal crew (including a magical gargoyle) deserve to be kicked out of the ranks of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates? There is only one thing to do - find a daring mission worthy of her fearless reputation. With the help of first mate Charlie, finishing-school friend Claire, and the self-proclaimed intrepid gargoyle, Hilary sets sail on a swashbuckling expedition that may or may not involve a kidnapped Enchantress, bumbling inspectors, a mysterious group called the Mutineers, and - the most terrifying thing of all - a High Society ball. Caroline Carlson brings just as much rollicking fun, laughter, and action to this second book of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates as she did with the first, Magic Marks the Spot. Members Reviews: People of any age will enjoy this book! I can hardly express just how much I love the two books (so far) in this series! If you haven't read the first one, please go back and read that book first. If you have even the mildest sense of humor you won't be sorry. There are so many giggles and guffaws while I read these books. And a million smiles. I don't want it to end! Magic and mayhem abound as Hilary Westfield, now an escapee from Miss Pimm's Finishing School for Delicate Ladies, is a proud member of the VNHLP (serving the high seas for 153 years). The VNHLP is getting weary of Hilary's rather unpiratical (i.e. not like a pirate) behavior and has sent her a warning. But the Enchantress of the North has been kidnapped! Would it be piratical to rescue her instead of slaying a sea monster or vanquishing a pirate king? Hilary doesn't care! She's going to do the very nearly honorable thing and search for her anyway. Along the way, she runs afoul of the Queen's Inspectors (with their requisite dust brushes and magnifying glasses), pirates honorable and dishonorable, and snooty High Society types. She even has to (gasp!) attend a High Society ball in a cabbage-colored gown. Not to worry though. She has her cutlass and her magic piece hidden within it. And her magical gargoyle in a large beaded purse. Katherine Kellgren is just the perfect reader for these books. She has a real talent for comic timing and her voicing alone for many of these characters will make you smile. Lots of Hilarity (get it?) and smiling and giggling is in store so it would be most unpiratical to delay listening to this book any further. Grab your cutlass and magic piece and join the fun! Awesome book!! I loved this book, very good characters and great story. The narrator is awesome and the whole thing is just great. My favorite audiobook Delightful story! Where does The Terror of the Southlands rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This book is right at the top of our audiobook collection.

I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 Audiobook by Lauren Tarshis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Tarshis) — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 06:28:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 Subtitle: I Survived, Book 6 Author: Lauren Tarshis Narrator: Rachel Fulginiti Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: On the day that shocks the world, one boy just wants to find his family. A powerful addition to the gripping I Survived series. The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his Uncle Benny, his dad's best friend at the fire department where they both work. Benny taught Lucas everything about football. So when Lucas' parents decide the sport is too dangerous and he needs to quit, Lucas has to talk to his biggest fan. So the next morning, Lucas takes the train to the city instead of the bus to school. It's a bright, beautiful day in New York. But just as Lucas arrives at his uncle's firehouse, everything changes - and nothing will ever be the same again. Audio extra: includes author's notes, read by Lauren Tarshis! Members Reviews: I love it Cool I love n j j j j j jb jnj j j j j j j j n j j 9 11 book
I loved it so interesting I could not put It down I had to finish it quickly so I could get to the next book Very generalized re-telling of 9/11 Not much substance, but if you don't know much of 9/11, then it's a decent listen.

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity Audiobook by Mac Barnett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mac Barnett) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:39:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity Subtitle: The Brixton Brothers, Book 1 Author: Mac Barnett Narrator: Arte Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Steve Brixton always wanted to be a detective...until he found out he already WAS one. It all starts here: The thrilling story of Steve Bixton's first case. Our hero has a national treasure to recover, a criminal mastermind to unmask, and a social studies report due Monday - all while on the run from cops, thugs, and secret-agent librarians. Since when can librarians rappel from helicopters? Does Steve have any brothers or sisters? If not, then why is this series called The Brixton Brothers? You will solve all these mysteries and many more by the time you finish The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity. We think you'll agree: Steve Brixton's first adventure is his best adventure yet. Members Reviews: creative storyline It is obvious the writer is creative and detailed in his detective storyline. The story is fast paced and will keep a reader engaged. The audio reader/voice is enjoyable to listen to. My boys love this book My boys, age 9 and 7, love this book. I must admit that I enjoyed it as well. We listened on a long car ride -- the story opens with a kid (who loves detective stories) assigned a class project on quilting. He goes begrudgingly to the library to check out the only book about quilting, when he is accosted by people wearing dark clothes, jumping through windows and trying to capture him. Thus begins a mystery about how librarians are bigger special agents than the FBI. It is funny, engaging, well-written and more adventure than scary. A great listen for kids (and parents) who want more than Diary of a Wimpy Kid and are well-beyond Encyclopedia Brown.

Spirit Riding Free: The Adventure Begins Audiobook by Suzanne Selfors

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Suzanne Selfors) — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:47:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spirit Riding Free: The Adventure Begins Author: Suzanne Selfors Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Twelve-year-old Lucky Prescott craves adventure, but as a young lady of society she's been allowed to experience adventure only through books. That is until one fateful day when Lucky, her father, and her aunt leave their neat-and-tidy city life and travel to their new home out west - the Wild West. At first Lucky is excited, but during the long train ride to her new hometown of Miradero, she begins to worry. What if she doesn't make any new friends? Everyone in the West rides horses, but she's never been allowed to even sit on one. How can she possibly fit in? Anxious about the future, Lucky looks out the train window and sees a majestic wild stallion. When their eyes meet, she senses a connection. But when the stallion is caught by wranglers, Lucky's heart breaks. And when she next sees the stallion, he's tied to a post, refusing to be "broken in". Spirit Riding Free: The Adventure Begins is the story of a girl and a wild horse, equally out of place in a strange, new world but equally fierce and brave. With each other to lean on, will these two free spirits be able to find a home together? Critic Reviews: "[T]he fresh voice and unbridled enthusiasm of both girl and horse will inspire anyone dealing with their own isolation and teasing. A wild ride that will make spirits soar." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: this book kept me on edge the whole way very good story kept me on edge all the way through it very fun to read brought me laughter enjoy Spirit Riding Free: The Adventure Begins I love the show, so this is a lot better! I did not think there was a book about it though!!!!

Harry Potter und der Feuerkelch (Harry Potter 4) [Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire] Hörbuch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.K. Rowling) — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 21:59:09 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> Titel: Harry Potter und der Feuerkelch (Harry Potter 4) [Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire] Autor:: J.K. Rowling Erzähler: Felix von Manteuffel Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 26 hrs and 12 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-20-15 Herausgeber: Pottermore from J.K. Rowling Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 44 Stimmen Kategorien: Kids, Ages 8-10 Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Für Harry beginnt das vierte Schuljahr in Hogwarts. Doch davor steht noch ein sportliches Großereignis, das die scheußlichen Sommerferien vergessen lässt: die Quidditch-Weltmeisterschaft. Und ein weiterer Wettkampf wird die Schüler das ganze Schuljahr über beschäftigen: das Trimagische Turnier, in dem Harry eine Rolle übernimmt, die er sich im Traum nicht vorgestellt hätte. Natürlich steckt dahinter das Böse, das zurück an die Macht drängt: Lord Voldemort. Es wird eng für Harry, sehr eng. Doch auf seine Freunde und ihre Unterstützung kann Harry sich auch in verzweifelten Situationen verlassen. Please note: This audiobook is in German. Mitglieder Bewertungen: Is Harry Potter a German wizard or English. Get this book in German and find out for yourself ! I have been ordering the Harry Potter books in German for some American friends who spent many years in Germany. Not speaking or reading German myself, I have to rely on my friends about the quality of the translation. They think it is great. What more can I say. Absolutely wonderful book. I have the whole series now and ... Absolutely wonderful book. I have the whole series now and am so excited to have the books in German. :D Classic Harry Potter The Goblet Of Fire is just another classic Harry Potter from the mind of Ms. Rowling. A great story in a series that seems to get better everytime I read it! Five Stars Thanks Terrific translation! This set of CDs are a fantastic translation of a wonderful book. In terms of the language and voices, it is tops!

The 39 Clues, Book 5 Audiobook by Patrick Carman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Carman) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:45:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 39 Clues, Book 5 Subtitle: The Black Circle Author: Patrick Carman Narrator: David Pittu Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 503 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Governments were toppled and rulers were killed during the last attempt to find the lost treasure Amy and Dan Cahill are searching for - do they even stand a chance? PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: LOVE David Pittu This was our favorite so far but David makes these books awesome. Amazed at his talent to make each character come alive. amazing one of my favorite book come to life like that was simply amazing. 5 out of 5 great series I am listening to the audio version and what a great narrator keeps you wanting more 39 clues book 5 good amount of action to keep my girls attention, moving onto the next book to enjoy Sam It met my expectations this is a grate book the book has grate characters an I would read it agin

Theodore Boone: The Fugitive Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 12 May 2015 13:30:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Boone: The Fugitive Subtitle: Theodore Boone Author: John Grisham Narrator: Richard Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 376 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Theo thought the danger had passed, but he's about to face off against an old adversary: accused murderer and fugitive Pete Duffy. On a field trip to Washington, DC, Theo spots a familiar face on the Metro: Duffy, who jumped bail and was never seen again. Theo's quick thinking helps bring Duffy back to Strattenburg to stand trial. But now that Duffy knows who he is, Theo is in greater danger than he's ever been in before. Even when everything is on the line, Theodore Boone will stop at nothing to make sure a killer is brought to justice. Members Reviews: Another stellar book Grisham has done it again with a great story geared for youth and yet interesting enough to capture the attention of his adult readers. Discussing real life situations and legal matters in a way young people would understand, the story is also highly captivating and entertaining. Recommended for the legal beagle in every family, perfect for vacation or travel reading! EThe Fugitive John Grisham has done it again! An excellent book. Very interesting and captivating, kept my attention all the time and that is not easy to do. A good continuation of a great story. SPOILER ALERT Book was well written and performed just as good as the others in the series. *******SPOILER******** looking forward to the next episode in the story. Great Story Great story, but the narrator should have slowed down. Much of it sounded like a continuous run-on sentence. Well Done!! Theo is a great character, and after 5 episodes, I can't imagine anyone else narrating this series. It's an awesome way to introduce a young audience to courtroom drama.

Traitor Audiobook by Nicole Conway

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicole Conway) — Tue, 10 May 2016 19:21:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Traitor Author: Nicole Conway Narrator: Jesse Einstein Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 318 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: No amount of training has prepared Jaevid Broadfeather for the front lines of battle. Now facing the true horrors of war, with Luntharda looming on the horizon, Jaevid has begun to question everything he thought about his heritage. The only thing keeping him going is his oath to protect his dragonrider brothers. But in an instant, even that slips through Jaevid's fingers as he steps from the safety of his dragon's saddle into the depths of his mother's wild homeland - the kingdom of the gray elves. Stranded in Luntharda with his partner, Lieutenant Jace Rordin, Jaevid must finally confront the demons of his own past as he uncovers the truth about a war that began before he was ever born. Armed with a new appreciation for destiny, and flanked by his trusted friends, Jaevid moves to make the final strike against an enemy that has been hiding in plain sight for far too long. One kingdom's traitor will become the world's last hope. Members Reviews: Great listening I love the way the story continues from the other books. the reading is great also. Lend me your ears! This is a terrific series and I can hardly wait to bring number four up so I can once again lose myself in the plot, action, romance, and colorful characters so wonderfully woven together in the three preceding books. Author Nicole Conway has blended all facets together so the action is not the main stay of the book but rather another aspect of a well rounded book where all segments combine. By now the characters are well defined and move the plot along briskly to the last line of the book which leaves us scrambling for #4. (I really resent the never ending series when there are months of delay between the books and you have to relisten to the last of the previous book to remind you why you wanted to spend a credit on this one!) I wasn't pleased with narrator Einstein in the first book. To me he came out as being 'a little over the top' in the first book but he's relaxed and allowed the natural cadence and emotion of the book power his reading. Much better now. I won't let his name on the credits deter any future purchase. Speaking of which, I'll be downloading the fourth book as soon as I send this off. Best Series I've read in a Long Time! What made the experience of listening to Traitor the most enjoyable? Have a narrator that reads well and brings the character to life. AND having the same narrator that's read for the previous books in the series, which keeps me grounded to the character. Who was your favorite character and why? Duh, Jaevid, of course! Totally in love with him by this point because of his struggles being a half breed. Yet, he's wound up being a top notch dragon rider and even got a great girl by his side. And what's not to love about the magic he's discovered within him and how to control it? Which character as performed by Jesse Einstein was your favorite? Um, I feel this is virtually the same question as above. And the answer is still Jaevid! Jesse has done all the books and I seriously can't imagine another voice being attached to the character now. I could hear the emotion in his voice when he read. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? There were so many moments, it's hard to pick just one.

The Prince Warriors Audiobook by Gina Detwiler, Priscilla Shirer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gina Detwiler) — Mon, 30 May 2016 20:12:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Prince Warriors Author: Gina Detwiler, Priscilla Shirer Narrator: Nora Hunter, Andrew Eiden, Vikas Adam Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-16 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The battle is real. As brothers, Xavier and Evan are used to battling each other. But now they're discovering that there is a much bigger battle going on all around them. And it's their turn to fight. Based on Ephesians 6:10-18, The Prince Warriors is the first book in Priscilla Shirer's epic new children's series that brings to life the invisible struggle ensuing in the spiritual realm. Xavier, Evan, and their friends have typical lives until they enter a mysterious land called Ahoratos. There they meet their guide, Ruwach, who offers wisdom and direction as the kids' initial adventure begins - an adventure filled with armor and danger and a very real enemy. Written by New York Times best-selling author Priscilla Shirer, The Prince Warriors series was created for middle-grade listeners and will include the fiction trilogy as well as the 365 Prince Warriors Devotional and app. Members Reviews: Suitable action/adventure for me and my 7YO We really enjoyed the Prince Warriors while driving across the Southeastern US. We will listen to the next one on the way home. Was exciting but not so scary my kiddo couldn't handle the tension... and it provided some nice discussions around faith, obedience, and revisiting some of our Bible stories. Well done! Christian storytelling in the vein of Lewis This story is a true Christ-centered alternative to HPotter. Updated version of Narnia/Middle Earth styles ABSOLUTELY AMAZING STORY LOVED the book as well as the narration and the dramatization!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE!!! Love it!! My son and I loved this book! We listen to it in the car on the way home from school! Well written, well read My son and I loved listening to this book together every night before bed. What a great story for young boys. The underlying truths are subtle yet critical. The narration was spot on; I always love when a variety of voices are used and the background sounds are spot on.

Tweens Books: Adventure Stories for Tweens, Teens, and Kids Audiobook by Jeff Child

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Child) — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:26:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tweens Books: Adventure Stories for Tweens, Teens, and Kids Subtitle: Children's Adventure Stories, 6 in 1 Author: Jeff Child Narrator: John H Fehskens Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-17 Publisher: Jeff Child Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Six diaries, six times the fun! Diary 1: Ruben grows up on a farm, with pigs, horses, and chickens. He works at a construction company, but the appearance of certain animals makes him question his background. Is Ruben really destined to be more than what he is? A pig, a firefly, and an eagle reveal his true identity, his true home, and his true bloodline. His destiny awaits him. Find out in this child-friendly, adventurous story. Diary 2: They remember how it all started...how the experiment went wrong. Perhaps the answer lies at the school they came from. Sander and Sally find themselves fighting back hordes of zombies and wonder if it is ever going to stop. They should one zombie after another. But then they meet a zombie who is different from the rest. Will this particular zombie lead them to the solution of the apocalypse? Listen to the book and find out! Diary 3: Meow is a scared kitten. His older sisters and mother always protected him. He gets teased by other kittens, and he especially a wimp when it comes to water. He hates it! He won't go near it...until a certain event in the harbor village changes his life forever and turns him into a true hero. A ship, a vision, and a breaking dam cause a wimpy kitten to turn into the savior of the village. Listen to the book to find out how he does it! Diary 4: The main character is a mysterious figure showing up, spooking people out, planting trees randomly and building pyramids in inconsistent locations. Discover through this book what he has to say about his reasons for doing so and find out more about this mysterious being. He loves puzzles, ancient Egyptian buildings, and strange things, he hates the fact that his brother died, and he is a genius beyond any reasoning. Diary 5: These ninjas are on a mission. They detest the inequality in the lands and decide to do something about it. Providing for the poor and stealing from the rich is their purpose, but they are yet to face a true evil among them, another ninja who stands in their way and seeks nothing else but to destroy these benevolent guys. Follow the diary of the three fighting ninjas who stay in the shadows and become more than just vigilantes. Or are there four ninjas? This story is full of surprises. Diary 6: The life of Rufus the knight is slow but satisfying, until he finds out he could do better. Looking for answers to help him improve his talents, he seeks out the commander of the protecting knight army, who simply asks him if he is ready to face some of the most severe tests in the country. Focused on his goal to become a true hero, Rufus ventures for excellence as he come across mean creatures and vile monsters before he can call himself a "Knight of Honor." He has to deal with dangerous crows, slithering snakes, and challenging puzzles. Will he be able to prove himself? Members Reviews: I highly recommended it Who was your favorite character and why? N/A What about John H Fehskenss performance did you like? John H Fehskenss performance was amazing... If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? N/A Any additional comments? Excèllent content.I enjoyed listening this book a lot.

Harry Potter und die Kammer des Schreckens (Harry Potter 2) [Harry Potter and the Chamber of

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.K. Rowling) — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 23:45:20 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> Titel: Harry Potter und die Kammer des Schreckens (Harry Potter 2) [Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets] Autor:: J.K. Rowling Erzähler: Felix von Manteuffel Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 11 hrs and 49 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-20-15 Herausgeber: Pottermore from J.K. Rowling Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 59 Stimmen Kategorien: Kids, Ages 8-10 Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Endlich wieder Schule!!! Einen solchen Seufzer kann nur der ausstoßen, dessen Ferien scheußlich und die Erinnerung an das vergangene Schuljahr wunderbar waren: Harry Potter. Doch wie im Vorjahr stehen nicht nur Zaubertrankunterricht und Verwandlung auf dem Programm. Ein grauenhaftes Etwas treibt sein Unwesen in den Gemäuern der Schule - ein Ungeheuer, für das nicht einmal die mächtigsten Zauberer eine Erklärung finden. Wird Harry mit Hilfe seiner Freunde Ron und Hermine das Rätsel lösen und Hogwarts von den dunklen Mächten befreien können? Please note: This audiobook is in German. Mitglieder Bewertungen: Learning how to speak German Book arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I purchased the first two Harry Potter books in German. Iâm currently trying to learn German and thought this would be great way to reinforce my lessons. Itâs definitely a challenge and not as easy as I thought. But itâs still fun way to learn German. Fun reading; context helps with difficulty The level of reading is good for students by the end of German 2. It won't be easy, but if you know the series, the context will help. It's fun reading, and this is from an adult whose remembered high school German is sparse. fantastic! A little loved but as was expected from a used book. I love my copy and came in super early Harry Potter Made Better :) Of course, you can't argue with the original British English version, but I absolutely love picking my way through this book (along with the other six, which I incidentally bought for much, much cheaper in Germany). Apart from being a great story (as I think everyone knows) it's also perfect for German language learners. It's not too much of a mouthful, I've found that I can read it with about 80-90% fluency now, looking up an occasional word. I definitely recommend it! Well worth it! Exactly what I was looking for! A great story and a language exercise all wrapped into one!

Taran Wanderer Audiobook by Lloyd Alexander

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lloyd Alexander) — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 18:32:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Taran Wanderer Subtitle: The Prydain Chronicles, Book 4 Author: Lloyd Alexander Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-05 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 364 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Taran, the assistant pig-keeper who wants to be a hero, goes questing for knowledge of his parentage, hoping that his journey will ennoble him in the eyes of Eilonwy, the princess with the red-gold hair. Accompanied by several loyal friends, Taran begins his search when three wily enchantresses of the Marshes of Morva send him to consult the Mirror of Llunet for the answers he is seeking, cryptically promising that "the finding takes no more than the looking". During his adventures he meets Craddoc, the shepherd, and the common people of Prydain, whom he comes to respect and admire. With their help, he continues his mission to learn the secret of the Mirror and the truth about himself. Don't miss the rest of Lloyd Alexander's . ©1967 Lloyd Alexander; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "James Langton's narration is outstanding. The earnestness of Taran in both joy and anguish, as well the liveliness of the supporting characters, is memorable." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Best of the Series The Prydain Chronicles was one of my favorite fantasy series as a child. I decided to listen to it again largely out of nostalgia. The story incorporates many old Welsh myths to weave an exciting fantasy world that centers on a boy who dreams of accomplishing big deeds but learns both humanity and courage. This is my favorite book in the series. Taran has to discover himself through taking on new challenges ranging from farming to blacksmithing to weaving. In the process, he learns more about himself and the value of other people--even those that aren't great heroes. This book might be a bit scary for very young children but most ages 7 and up will enjoy the magic and adventure. These Books are classics! Would you consider the audio edition of Taran Wanderer to be better than the print version? Not sure. I loved both. And this audio addition is very well done What did you like best about this story? Characters .... nobel characters Which character as performed by James Langton was your favorite? Couldn't tell you .... he was excellent at all of them Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? From one part to the next the whole thing is well developed. The challenges are realistic, and the characters are all pushed to develop themselves Harry Potter, Percy Jackson Fans This Is For You! I highly recommend all the Chronicles of Prydain and Taran Wanderer in particular. If you love great adventures, well drawn lovable characters, and profound life lessons, you will love Taran Wanderer. Lloyd Alexander creates the world of Prydain loosely based on Welsh mythology. This is the 4th book in the Chronicles of Prydain, and I recommend reading them in order. The last chapter is wonderful. We listened to it several times. LOVE the advice given to Taran: "trust to luck, but don't forget to put out your nets." Excellent! For those who have listened to Harry Potter, James Langton does as good a job as Jim Dale. It was wonderful to listen to him bring Taran and his friends to life. This is a book written for younger readers (middle school and late elementary) but high schoolers and adults will take much from it also. Do yourself a favor--read these books! Marvelous! Classic coming of age tale told by a master storyteller.

39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Audiobook by Gordon Korman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gordon Korman) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:23:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Subtitle: Book 1: The Medusa Plot Author: Gordon Korman Narrator: David Pittu Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 351 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Amy and Dan find themselves in a new global race but this time, everythings different. Those closest to them might be working for the enemy, and Amy and Dan are forced to ask themselves how far theyre willing to go to save the kidnapped Cahills. How much can you risk when theres no one to trust? PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: The saga continues Would you listen to 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers again? Why? Yes....because the remainder or the series is so SLOW in coming. What other book might you compare 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers to and why? The first series (on steroids) Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It just makes me (us actually....my two 7 year olds and my 9 year old)....want more Any additional comments? We love this series and as homeschoolers have learned much(mom included) about history and famous figures worldwide. A must listen for kids of all ages (again, mom included). I'm so hooked that I tend to keep listening while my kids are in some class or activity. I just have to remember to use the bookmark feature. I've gotten grounded several times by my children....they take the iPad into the next class they go to. Plot gets thicker.... Would you listen to 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers again? Why? There is so much going on in the story that it when you listen to the other books in the series it will make you come back and wonder how they came to those conclusions. What other book might you compare 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers to and why? Book 8 in the 39 clues series is comparable to this book in the way certain elements interfered with the progress of the cahills. This gives this new series a tie in with the previous series. What does David Pittu bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He brings emotions to play into the story as its being read. His tone is not that of someone reading lazily. he makes you want to know what is going to happen next and make you re-listen to part to understand other parts that have come up. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made want to get the next book in the series to see where it would lead the cahill team next. Making the Impossible Possible Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yeah, totally. This is my favorite Cahill book. What was one of the most memorable moments of 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers? Stealing the Medusa. Suicidal boat tricks. Robberies. Explosions. What about David Pittus performance did you like? He is a really good orator. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yeah, because it was packed with endless action. Any additional comments? Jonah Wizard could totally be a pop star. The Saga Continues A great story for all ages. The saga continues and is only getting better. It is a shame that the wait between installments is so long. Great, fuin read for all. Great for any age. Loved the book. It was fun and had a good plot twist. I would recommend this series to anyone.

Fortunately, the Milk Audiobook by Neil Gaiman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Neil Gaiman) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:00:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fortunately, the Milk Author: Neil Gaiman Narrator: Neil Gaiman Format: Unabridged Length: 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 696 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: "I bought the milk," said my father. "I walked out of the corner shop, and heard a noise like this: T h u m m t h u m m. I looked up and saw a huge silver disc hovering in the air above Marshall Road." "Hullo," I said to myself. "That's not something you see every day. And then something odd happened." Find out just how odd things get in this hilarious story of time travel and breakfast cereal, expertly told by Newbery Medalist and best-selling author Neil Gaiman. Critic Reviews: Did you know that Neil Gaiman can sound like a stegosaurus, a pirate, a volcano god, and even a bunch of green blobby aliens? Not only that, but he sounds like he's having an utter ball while he narrates, and it's impossible not to be swept up into the brilliant, batty fun. (AudioFile) its hard not to love a novel that borrows equally from Calvin and Hobbes and The Usual Suspects. If you read only one book this year, a story with dancing dwarfs is always a wise choice. (Kirkus Reviews) Gaiman knocks it out of the park again with this imaginative story. (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Where There Is Milk, There Is Hope It should be a walk down the street, but on a father's trip to buy some milk for his children's cereal (and probably also his tea), aliens show up (as they do), and kidnap him. Dad escapes by breaking the time space continuum and lands himself on a 17th a pirate ship, and here - things get a little weird. Throughout the rest of the book there are vampyrs, time traveling dinosaurs, exploding volcanoes, oh-so-self-fulfilling prophecies, and other fun things. Neil Gaiman's Fortunately, the Milk is at the exact opposite end of his fiction as The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and I'm all for it. I love that Gaiman can write something as staggeringly powerful and hauntingly personal as The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and then turn around and bring us something as absurd and silly as this. It's a Dahl-esque tour with Dad as hero, with a stegosaurus inventor riding shotgun in a hot air balloon (sorry! Floaty-Ball-Person-Carrier). It reminded me of James and the Giant Peach and Gaiman's own The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish as well as his poem "The Day the Saucers Came." If you enjoyed those books, this one's right up your alley. It's a fun book, completely devoid of anything creepy/scary, and I can't wait to listen to it with my children. Gaiman himself narrates it, and really, who else could possibly read it as well as him? He's a commanding reader, and it's great to hear him cut loose and be silly for an hour. Professor Steg, the stegosaurus inventor says it best: "Where there is milk, there is hope." Well here, there be milk. And lots of it. I loved this. no seriously I loved this. if I could have given it more stars I would have. I'm quite sure things like this have happened to me in the past. Only from the imagination of Neil Gaiman Wonder mashup of popular imagery from children's literature. Funny, frothy, and fresh. Pour it on. Delightful - Aliens, Pirates, Dinosaurs, oh my! This is a delightful romp in which the father of the house, who takes rather a long time in fetching milk for his children's morning cereal at the corner shop, explains his tardiness with a story of an adventure -- his adventure and the milk's.

Silver on the Tree Audiobook by Susan Cooper

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Cooper) — Fri, 17 Oct 2003 17:24:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silver on the Tree Subtitle: Book 5 of The Dark Is Rising Sequence Author: Susan Cooper Narrator: Alex Jennings Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-03 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 303 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. And Will Stanton, last-born of the immortal Old Ones, dedicated to keeping the world free, must join forces with his ageless master Merriman and Bran, the Welsh boy whose destiny ties him to the Light. Drawn in with them are the three Drew children, who are mortal, but have their own vital part in the story. These six fight fear and death in the darkly brooding Welsh hills, in a quest through time and space that touches the most ancient myths of the British Isles and that brings Susan Cooper's masterful sequence of novels, The Dark Is Rising, to a satisfying close. Listen to more in the . ©1977 Susan Cooper; (P)2002 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, an Imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "[Alex Jennings] is a master of dialogue, slipping effortlessly into the cadences of children's voices and characterizing accents from around the British Isles and beyond." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: The last battle. This is a worthy conclusion to the series. It begins with the Stanton family, all of wom are home for the summer holidays. When Will's elder brother Steven intervenes in the matter of an Indian boy being teased by a group of local villagers, the family finds themselves pitted against the hateful father of one of the bullies, an encounter that reminds Will of the absolute power the forces of the Dark will wield if the Circle of Light is unable to push them back. The next stage of the quest begins that night when Meriman Lyon appears to Will and tells him that the time has come for the six signs of light, gathered during the events of The Dark is Rising, to be recovered from the place where they were hidden following their joining. The time for the final battle between the Light and the Dark is drawing near, and the forces of Light must be ready for that critical moment. Recovering the signs is the easyy part. But Will and his friends must also recover an ancient sword, the one weapon that, combined with the six signs, can bring a final end to the threat of the Dark. This sword, however, lies in the Lost Land, in the keeping of its despairing maker. Only Will and Bran Davies, the latter being the lately revealed son of the legendary King Arthur, have any hope of reaching the Lost Land, and even then they must still reach the tower where the king of that realm has hidden himself in his despair. And once there they must find some way to rouse the king from his despair and persuade him to part with the sword. Will their efforts be enough to turn back the forces of the Dark in their greatest rising? All in all this is a worthy conclusion to the series. Alex Jennings returns for this final installment and as usual he does an excellent job of narrating it. Excellent A wonderful story with a wonderful performance. I don't get tired of listening to this series. Awesome! Just as good as 40 years ago, Thank you Susan Cooper! You are a gifted writer. perfect tie What made the experience of listening to Silver on the Tree the most enjoyable? the actors and the story.

The Hollow Boy Audiobook by Jonathan Stroud

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Stroud) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:13:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hollow Boy Subtitle: Lockwood & Co., Book 3 Author: Jonathan Stroud Narrator: Emily Bevan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 536 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: As a massive outbreak of supernatural visitors baffles Scotland Yard and causes protests throughout London, Lockwood & Co. continue to demonstrate their effectiveness in exterminating spirits. Anthony Lockwood is dashing, George insightful, and Lucy dynamic, while the skull in the jar utters sardonic advice from the sidelines. There is a new spirit of openness in the team now that Lockwood has shared some of his childhood secrets, and Lucy is feeling more and more as if her true home is at Portland Row. It comes as a great shock, then, when Lockwood and George introduce her to an annoyingly perky and hyperefficient new assistant, Holly Munro. Meanwhile, there are reports of many new hauntings, including a house where bloody footprints are appearing and a department store full of strange sounds and shadowy figures. But ghosts seem to be the least of Lockwood & Co.'s concerns when assassins attack during a carnival in the center of the city. Can the team get past their personal issues to save the day on all fronts, or will bad feelings attract yet more trouble? Danger abounds, tensions escalate, and new loyalties form in this third delightfully terrifying adventure in the critically acclaimed Lockwood & Co. series. Members Reviews: Right in line This was right in line with the quality of the previous two. Not sure why each book has had a different reader. This reader is quite a bit different than the first two, but once you get used to her, there's lots to like. And the book, really, is the star. Creepy, compelling, completely annoyed that I can't read the next one yet. J.S. is going to throw us all for a loop, I think. I hope it's a nice, long series. performance is utterly awful What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The story is excellent but the reader is awful. She gives the character these awful voices which undermines the story. I listened to the first two books in the Lockwood & Co series which expertly and masterfully read. The first two books were absolutely wonderful and i was really looking forward to this third book. However, ms. Bevan gives strange voices to all the characters: she makes Lockwood sounds like an low class idiot, George a moron, Lucy an overly emotional immature and indecisive nitwit, and she gives the skull a shreiking and whiny voice which is simply annoying. I would love to listen to this story read by one of the two readers of the first and second book. Ms. Bevan's performance undermined the story such that it looses all the mystery and suspense of a good suspense thriller and ghost story. Such a shame for the author and the audience because the story is really quite good. I remain a fan of Jonathon Stroud's work but reccomend that for book No3 in the Lockwood &Co series read it yourself. What other book might you compare The Hollow Boy to and why? the story is very good and compares to the first two books (which are really expertly read) but i couldn't get past the reader's abysmal performance. Would you be willing to try another one of Emily Bevans performances? Never- her performance ruined the story.

Molly's Story Audiobook by W. Bruce Cameron

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. Bruce Cameron) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:54:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Molly's Story Subtitle: A Dog's Purpose Novel Author: W. Bruce Cameron Narrator: Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Meet Molly - a very special dog with a very important purpose. This is an irresistible book for young listeners adapted from A Dog's Journey, the sequel to the best-selling A Dog's Purpose (now a major motion picture). Molly knows that her purpose is to take care of her girl, C. J., but it won't be easy. Neglected by her mother, Gloria, who won't allow her to have a dog, C. J. is going through some tough times. Molly's job is to stay hidden in C. J.'s room, cuddle up to her at night, and protect her from bad people. And no matter what Gloria does to separate them, nothing will keep Molly away from the girl that she loves. Members Reviews: Molly's "sappy" story (lol) Awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome great great greatgreatcool cool cool nice nice Sade happy

I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 Audiobook by Lauren Tarshis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Tarshis) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 02:04:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 Subtitle: I Survived, Book 8 Author: Lauren Tarshis Narrator: Janet Song Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: During the heart-stopping events of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, one boy struggles to make it out alive. The I Survived series continues with a terrifying recent international disaster. Eleven-year-old Japanese American Owen has been in Japan for his sixth-grade year. By March he finally feels like he's getting the hang of the new culture, making friends at school, and feeling at home with the "weird" food. But early one morning, everything changes - and Owen suddenly finds himself just trying to survive one of history's most devastating disasters. Audio extra: includes author's notes read by Lauren Tarshis! Members Reviews: I survived the Japanese tsunami,2011 I really liked it !!!it was fun to listen to , and I really like to listen to this series !I would also like to say how I like the way the author also gives some VERY interesting facts about whatever it is that she is writing about!!!!!!!!!

Mattimeo Audiobook by Brian Jacques

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brian Jacques) — Fri, 29 Oct 2004 15:01:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mattimeo Subtitle: Redwall, Book 3 Author: Brian Jacques Narrator: Brian Jacques, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 362 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Mattimeo should have been named "trouble". Always getting into mischief and quick to lose his temper, the young mouse seems an unlikely candidate to take up the great sword once wielded by the legendary Martin to defend Redwall Abbey's peaceful way of life. But when Mattimeo and his friends are kidnapped by the fierce fox Slagar the Cruel, the bold little mouse learns that there is far more to becoming a true warrior than simply brandishing a sword. Don't miss any of Brian Jacques' series. © The Redwall La Dita Co., Ltd.; (P) Recorded Books, LLC Members Reviews: i love the books i love Brian Jacques the chicters are vary well voiced the story is perdictable but vary good this is the 3rd red wall book where is the rest of the series here it jumpes from the 5th book to book 13 so far the series is 17 books long so where are the rest of the books Nice tale of adventure This was an enjoyable entry into the series. It was nice that there were multiple stories happening at once, and basically all of the characters of Redwall got their moment to shine. I am not sure why the book is called Mattimeo, as he was not even the central character in the story, just the one who kicks off the journey. Overall solidly done, great performance by all of the actors as well love it love it. great narrator. great story. would recommend to anyone to read/listen to. you can really get into the action and imagine you are there in the story. Redwall sequel not to be missed! If you love the original Redwall novel, you owe it to yourself to give this a listen. Brilliant novels rarely have worthy sequels, but this is one of them. The whole cast does a terrific job. Can't recommend these recordings highly enough. Another enjoyable story in a great series! Any additional comments? Good clean adventure for the young and young at heart. Great performance by the cast! I can easily recommend this book and any book from this series to any person that enjoys a good story.

The Door by the Staircase Audiobook by Katherine Marsh

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Marsh) — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:46:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Door by the Staircase Author: Katherine Marsh Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Twelve-year-old Mary Hayes can't stand her orphanage. But when an attempted escape doesn't go quite as well as she'd hoped, Mary fears she'll be stuck in the Buffalo Asylum for Young Ladies forever. The very next day, a mysterious woman named Madame Z appears at the orphanage requesting to adopt Mary. The matron's all too happy to get the girl off her hands. Soon Mary is fed a hearty meal, dressed in a clean, new nightgown, and shown to a soft bed with blankets piled high. She can hardly believe she isn't dreaming! But when Mary begins to explore the strange town nearby, she learns a terrifying secret about Madame Z's identity. If Mary is not careful, her new home might just turn into a nightmare. Members Reviews: I love it I really like this book because I think its charters are very strong and its very entertaining to read Interesting story, but ... It needed something more. Humor maybe? The beginning was original, but then it got a little predictable. My overall reaction is "meh."

The Princess and Curdie Audiobook by George MacDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George MacDonald) — Thu, 30 Dec 2004 03:07:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Princess and Curdie Author: George MacDonald Narrator: Ian Whitcomb Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-04 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: She then sends him on a quest, accompanied by a peculiar doglike creature named Lina, who was once a human. However, Curdie must resolve his own skepticism before he can use the powers granted to him to defeat the evil that is threatening the future of the kingdom. Members Reviews: Another wonderful George MacDonald book After reading The Princess and the Goblin, I couldn't wait to listen to this one. It was just as good as The Princess and the Goblin. Again, the narrator was excellent. George McDonald is now one of our favorites After listening to The Princess and the Goblin which was a literature requirement in our home school, we wanted to follow the characters on our own so we bought this book. We listened only in the car and my kids ages 5-13 did not want to get our of the car when we arrived at our destinations. We were sad to finish this book. One of our very favorites. An Enduring Favorite I've loved this book since I was a child. The tale centers on being honorable, choosing to do right, and learning to have faith in what you believe in--presented in the most delightful Victorian style prose which demands that you think and pay attention to the narrative. I'm sure I will listen to this audiobook at least as many times as I have read the book--which is a great many times indeed. Good, but not as good as Goblins It is entirely enjoyable, but as a sequel to The Princess and the Goblins, it is noticeably stodgier. It lacks the fast paced unfolding of the story, with many long detailed digressions into descriptive imagery. However, it is still very rich in narrative detail and good fun to listen to. It is also a bit heavier on the moralism, and consequently less interesting than the Goblins. Fabulous story Would you consider the audio edition of The Princess and Curdie to be better than the print version? Yes, the audio version comes alive in a way that, for me, improves upon the print version.

Dear Mr. Henshaw Audiobook by Beverly Cleary

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beverly Cleary) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:16:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Mr. Henshaw Author: Beverly Cleary Narrator: Pedro Pascal Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Dear Mr. Henshaw, I wish somebody would stop stealing the good stuff out of my lunchbag. I guess I wish a lot of other things, too. I wish someday Dad and Bandit would pull up in front in the rig ... Dad would yell out of the cab, "Come on, Leigh. Hop in and I'll give you a lift to school." Leigh Botts has been author Boyd Henshaw's number-one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid at school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry because a mysterious thief steals from his lunchbag. Then Leigh's teacher assigns a letter-writing project. Naturally Leigh chooses to write to Mr. Henshaw, whose surprising answer changes Leigh's life. Critic Reviews: "A first-rate, poignant story...a lovely, well-crafted, three-dimensional work." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: the reader wasn't very good the narrarator stayed the same sitting the books entirety even thought characters grows up a lot in the book. he also made the protagonist seem slow. Dear Mr. Henshaw Dear Mr. Henshaw is a good book with a lot of details. This book is about a young boy named Lee Bots . Lee sends letters to Mr. Henshaw about his books , and for school. Lee gets mad when Mr. Henshaw gives him questions . His mom makes him answer them , but he Ansers with your discussed reader. Mr. Henshaw gives Lee an idea to write in a diary. It works! He writes a lot of things and in joys it . He writes a book for school and gets to eat lunch with an author. The author called Lee an author . Lee was very happy. He had a problems with his lunch other kids kept taking the good stuff , so he made an alarm for it. His parents are devorsed. His dad is always on the road. Lee's mom makes treats for partys . Dear Mr. Henshaw is an outstanging book . Enchanting Pedro Pascal was a great choice for this absolutely wonderful classic. I was enchanted from beginning to end. Perfect This book is a awesome book!! It really shows feelings. I require it for young ones! Witty letter dealing with sincere issue I loved this witty Leah's letter to Mr. Henshaw. He is dealing with serious issue (parents' divorce) yet he handles with wit. I love this novel.

Wintergirls Audiobook by Laurie Halse Anderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laurie Halse Anderson) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:38:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wintergirls Author: Laurie Halse Anderson Narrator: Jeannie Stith Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-19-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 241 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: "Tell us your secret," the girls whisper, one toilet to another. I am that girl. I am the space between my thighs, daylight shining through. I am the bones they want, wired on a porcelain frame. Lia and Cassie were best friends, wintergirls frozen in matchstick bodies. But now Cassie is dead. Lia's mother is busy saving other people's lives. Her father is away on business. Her stepmother is clueless. And the voice inside Lia's head keeps telling her to remain in control, stay strong, lose more, weigh less. If she keeps on going this way - thin, thinner, thinnest - maybe she'll disappear altogether. In her most emotionally wrenching, lyrical book since the National Book Award finalist Speak, best-selling author Laurie Halse Anderson explores one girl's chilling descent into the all-consuming vortex of anorexia. Members Reviews: Haunting Laurie Halse Anderson is a phenomenal story teller. I read her book Speak in 1 day, one of her best. This story was intriguing, disturbing, and heartwarming. The one thing I didn't like is how they audibly handled what I assume are cross outs in the written from of the book. There are beeps and odd volume adjustments. I think I'd rather hear a vocal change rather than an "editing" change. I think Jeannie Stith could have acted the "cross outs" without the annoying beeps. I personally don't like that directorial? choice. I'm curious to see how other audio productions handle that challenge adored it Such a great, addicting novel. You become so engaged in the madness. Would definitely recommend. Held me Captive Beware - I had to listen to from beginning to end. If you have read L H A, you know the power of this writer and her attention to honest detail. Wintergirls will not disappoint. Could have been better Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The beeps were annoying as heck and crossed out sections How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? find a different way to represent that besides beeps What do you think the narrator could have done better? used something else or a different voice to represent those weird sections Do you think Wintergirls needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? no because she got over her disorder Amazing Book So-so reading performance. Reader used strange "masculine" voices and accents. The story is accurate and beautiful.

The Yearling Audiobook by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:33:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yearling Author: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Narrator: Tom Stechschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 243 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Young Jody lives with his ma and pa on a farm in backwoods Florida. Life is hard there: cutting wood, planting fields, hauling water from a distant sinkhole. It is dangerous: wolves and bears roam the night. Its also lonely for a young boy. One spring day, Jodys pa kills a deer for meat. When Jody sees her spotted fawn in the brush, he convinces his father they should bring the fawn home. Thus begins a year when deer and boy are never far from each other. But the day will come when Jody must make a terrible choice between his beloved pet and his familys survival. The Yearling, published 50 years ago, is an enduring classic which won the Pulitzer Prize. As it follows Jody from childhood to the first steps of adulthood, it has touched the hearts of readers of all ages. Now, with Tom Stechschultes warm narration, this moving story will delight an even wider audience. Members Reviews: Gorgeous Wonderful book, good story, some predictable elements, but the "twist" was unexpected. I expected a whole different reason for the "big decision." This was better. Warm, authentic and suitable for all ages, cultures and interests. Narrator very good. Recommended -- in fact, should be required reading for students of the human community. Tolerance, humor, survival, family, fathers and sons.... just great. The first book ever to make me cry! A heartwarming and heart-wrenching story of a boy's growing up with his faithful friend beside him. This is a story I will read many times over and share with my children when they get a little older. the narrator was superb and really brought the story to life. I listen to a lot of audio books and I must say this is one of the best I've ever heard! Take the time to listen, I don't think you will be sorry. Wonderful story about growing up A great novel. I really enjoyed the narration and the the over all story. Id listen to this again for sure. Great A great book. Tom brings the book to life! you should read this! great read Best and most touching coming-of-age story ever The characterization, the rural simplicity, simple narrative arc, the friendship with Fodder-Wing, the closeness of the family, the descriptions of the landscape and its wildlife--it's like Huckleberry Finn, Little House on the Prairie, and the parable of the prodigal son all rolled into one.

Judy Moody Gets Famous (Book 2) Audiobook by Megan McDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Megan McDonald) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:52:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Judy Moody Gets Famous (Book 2) Author: Megan McDonald Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-11 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Good moods, bad moods, can't-stand-Jessica-Finch moods. Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and this time she's in a jealous mood. Jealous of Jessica Finch, that is, who gets her picture on the front page of the newspaper. When Judy sets off in pursuit of her own fame and happiness, watch out! She's so determined, she just might find it, or she might merely become more infamous than ever! Members Reviews: my daughter loved this book. the reader and author are both enjoyable. my daughter loved listening to this book and didnt want to stop. spelling tests are the best
I really love spelling tests !! I really like to have a little spelling test with my dad!!!! Fantastic Narrator does an amazing job voicing each character. My girls love listening to Judy Moody! Good story for children. I am really liking this series. Judy is fun, funny, sweet, smart, and seemingly self-absorbed. Then she does something unexpected but totally true to her character and you realize that she is also compassionate. I can't wait to read the next book. Rosenblat is amazing, as usual.

The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade Audiobook by Max Brallier

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Max Brallier) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 08:41:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade Subtitle: The Last Kids on Earth, Book 2 Author: Max Brallier Narrator: Robbie Daymond Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: A very funny postapocalyptic novel, now a New York Times best seller! The zombies are disappearing. This might seem like a good thing, since zombies eat your brains, but normal human kid Jack Sullivan is suspicious. He keeps hearing an eerie shrieking noise that seems to be almost summoning the zombies - but to where, and for what (probably) foul purpose? Jack, his three best friends (maybe the only people left on Earth), and their pet monster, Rover, need to get to the bottom of this. Along the way they encounter a lot more than they bargained for, including a giant Wormungulous, a pizza parlor monster hangout, an ancient evil who destroys worlds, and a stereo system that is totally the bomb. Can Jack figure out why the zombies are vanishing...before he and his friends are next? Critic Reviews: "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs." (Jeff Kinney, author of the number one New York Times Diary of a Wimpy Kid series) Members Reviews: Kids love it. My Grandson could not put this book down. He is 9 yrs old. Very popular for his age group. Anything that can capture kids attention and make them want to read deserves a 5 star rating. My son does not like to read however he enjoys graphic novels especially this ... My son does not like to read however he enjoys graphic novels especially this serious I will continue to buy these books I really enjoy buying them for my son I hope they come out with more Doesn't disappoint! This is the second book in this series and my son couldn't put this book(nor the first one) down! He doesn't have the love of reading that I or his 10 year old brother do, but he loved this book! The key to fostering his "like" of reading has been finding books that would interest him. This book book didn't disappoint. We look forward to the third book in the series being released in the fall. He is reading the book and that is a good sign he likes it I'm always on the lookout for a book my 9 year old grandson will read. He is reading the book and that is a good sign he likes it. Daughter is a HUGE fan She has book one and I surprise her with TLKOE Zombie Parade and she was excited. Finished it in two days.

Boy Audiobook by Roald Dahl

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roald Dahl) — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 09:55:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boy Author: Roald Dahl Narrator: Dan Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 244 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Where did Roald Dahl get all of his wonderful ideas for stories? From his own life, of course! As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, best-selling books, Roald Dahl's tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny. Did you know that Roald Dahl nearly lost his nose in a car accident? Or that he was once a chocolate candy tester for Cadbury's? Have you heard about his involvement in the Great Mouse Plot of 1924? If not, you don't yet know all there is to know about Roald Dahl. Sure to captivate and delight you, the boyhood antics of this master storyteller are not to be missed! Members Reviews: Horrifying and Delightful Reader Dan Stevens does a splendid job bringing mean-spirited candy-shop owners and bull-headed prefects to life in these memories of Dahl's childhood. He captures Dahl's voice beautifully-- bubbling with the dark humor and pranskter-pleasure that are such powerful ingredients in all Dahl's writing. I found myself recounting bits of this book to friends and family, and I very much look forward to listening to "Going Solo" soon. Great I loved it You should read some of Ronald Dahl books your self. Best book ever Perfect Audiobook, but NOT FOR KIDS I loved this book when it first came out in paperback, but this was a whole new and fabulous experience thanks to stellar, pitch-perfect narrator Dan Stevens. ANY adult reader would love this and find it a page-turner, but I really think Audible has mis-categorized it as a kids' book for 8-10 year olds. Of my three sons, two would have been traumatized (at age eight) by Dahl's recounting of the grotesquely sadistic corporal punishment he received and witnessed at every public and private school he attended as a boy. One of the reviewers I follow, E. Wagner, was right when she called this book Horrifying and Delightful. It is definitely both! But the delightful overshadows the horrifying, and I'm sure I will listen again. I've already purchased the next in this short series, Going Solo. Wonderful Delightful recount of childhood, I enjoyed immensely Dan Stevens is a wonderful narrator. Highly recommended for all ages. Going to download going solo right now. A good introduction to Dahl I have never read Roald Dahl's books before, but I was of course familiar with the Willie Wonka movies and the Matilda movie. My wife recommended I listen to "Boy" as an introduction to Dahl's writing, and it was an excellent choice! Dan Stevens is excellent in his narration. He captures Dahl's wry wit and off-centered view of the world around him to the point where you can imagine Dahl himself reading this book to you. I am about an hour in, and I already am looking for more of Dahl's books on Audible. Dan Stevens goes on my list of recommended readers too. This book is highly recommended.

Exile Audiobook by Shannon Messenger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Shannon Messenger) — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 04:49:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Exile Author: Shannon Messenger Narrator: Eva Wilhelm Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 156 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Sophie befriends the mythical Alicorn - and puts her mysterious powers to the test - in this enchanting sequel to Keeper of the Lost Cities. Sophie is settling in nicely to her new home and her new life in the world of the lost cities. And it helps that living at Havenfield means getting to spend time with rare and precious species - including the first female Alicorn, who shows herself to Sophie and trusts no one but her. Sophie is tasked with helping to train the magical creature so that the Alicorn can be revealed to the people of the lost cities as a sign of hope, and Sophie wants to believe that the recent drama and anguish is gone for good. But the secrets buried deep in Sophie's memories remain, and before long she's back in incredible danger, risking everything to find the answers to questions that could save not only her life, but the life of someone close to her... Members Reviews: Excellent StoryHorrible Narrator. Read the book. The stories in this series are wonderful. I liken them to a rip off of Harry Potter books - but I really do mean that in a nice way REALLY! (If you're going to rip off any book series - best to choose one of the best series in book history.) These books are very well written and creative. I love the characters and their charming, even touching, interactions. Like Harry Potter books, I wish I could travel into the elf world right along with the characters. All of that said - Read the book instead of doing the audiobook. This narrator is second-rate at best. She has about 3 distinct character voices and uses them for about 20 different characters. She rarely uses inflection, timing or emotion within her narration. I only suffered through her narration because as I was so into the books that I wanted to use ever spare second to continue advancing the story and, quite frank, the police frown on you actually reading while driving. So, if you can, read the book. If you're like me, however, and simply must use every spare second to read - do both. I learned from this that Audible and Kindle sync to each other! Really - I have no idea how they do it, but, seriously, how cool is that?! 5 STAR BOOK The book was great but ... I did not like how she read the story. I have read the book so many times I got dizzy. So I know all of the words and how they should be pronounced. Fun listen Would you consider the audio edition of Exile to be better than the print version? Bought this for a family road trip and we all loved it! What did you like best about this story? Fun storyline and exciting action scenes Any additional comments? Recommend Great This is the best audiobook ever!....... I wish that they had the third one. Perfect!!!!!!! Feel little strange for new narrators Actually this narrator is great but somehow feel little strange for a male role like keefe dex

Mystery Ranch Audiobook by Gertrude Chandler Warner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gertrude Chandler Warner) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:22:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mystery Ranch Subtitle: The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Book 4 Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner Narrator: Aimee Lilly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-12 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The Aldens visit their mysterious Aunt Jane at her run-down ranch and make a surprising discovery! Members Reviews: Fun series. My son and I enjoy listening to these. Narration very different from first 3 books. Narrator terrible What disappointed you about Mystery Ranch? My children and I listened to the first three books in the series and loved them. We made it through ten minutes of book 4 with the new narrator, after two I was thinking "ugh I can't stand this narrator but I will not say anything." By eight minutes my kids were begging me to turn it off. They said the narrator sounded like a cartoon and they didn't want to listen anymore. Unfortunately I agreed with them. We will see if other books go back to the old narrator or a different one, otherwise unfortunately we are done with this series. What I loved about this book. I rated overall four stars because it was nice and funny but it was kind of old fashioned. I rated performance three because the person who read it had feeling to the story but the the accents sounded kind of silly. Eh,,,, Who was your favorite character and why? Benny, he is always getting into trouble and saying funny things. What does Aimee Lilly bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I prefer the narriator from the first books. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? no Any additional comments? My son loves the box car children books. He really loved the first collection but was disapointed that the narriator had been changed for the additional books... he cant seem to get into them with the new voices. Awful Narration! The first 3 books are narrated by someone else, and does a great job. This one is so different. My kids and I couldn't stand it. So glad that the next book has a different narrator. The voices this one does for the kids are ridiculous!

Poached Audiobook by Stuart Gibbs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Gibbs) — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 18:24:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Poached Author: Stuart Gibbs Narrator: Gibson Frazier Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Teddy Fitzroy's back for another zoo mystery - this time it's a koala caper - in this action-packed follow-up to Belly Up, which Kirkus Reviews called great fun. School troublemaker Vance Jessup thinks Teddy Fitzroy's home at Fun Jungle, a state-of-the-art zoo and theme park, is the perfect place for a cruel prank. Vance bullies Teddy into his scheme, but the plan goes terribly awry. Teddy sneaks into the koala exhibit to hide out until the chaos dies down. But when the koala goes missing, Teddy is the only person caught on camera entering and exiting the exhibit. Teddy didn't commit the crime but if he can't find the real culprit, he'll be sent to juvie as a convicted koala-napper. Members Reviews: Awesome! This was an awesome book I could not stop listening to this book even though I had to read this for school I loved that they made me! great book loved it definitely recommend it. beast book ever!!!read it now what ars you waiting for stop reading this and go listen to poached Ho hum on the 2016 MCBA list Would you try another book from Stuart Gibbs and/or Gibson Frazier? Ugh. This was on the "advanced" reading for 6th grade on the MCBA list for 2016. Both my son and I found the plot unexciting and redundant. I would not read another of his books but the storyteller had a good tone and enjoyable pace. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? The author goes back and forth repeating the same story elements, reviewing the tapes, retelling the story of Marge slipping in poop, revisiting the images of the stuffed koala at least three different times. None of this added to the story and made it VERY long to get through, Have you listened to any of Gibson Fraziers other performances before? How does this one compare? No. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No. Not unless the entire story was rewritten without the annoying ending of the pretty culprit who left the cage unlocked getting a raise. Let's be real folks. amazing Very nice mystery book must read. Interesting ending part of the fun jungle series must read!!!!!!!!!!!?

Soar Audiobook by Joan Bauer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joan Bauer) — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 23:42:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Soar Author: Joan Bauer Narrator: Michael Crouch Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's newest protagonist always sees the positive side of any situation - and listeners will cheer him on! Jeremiah is the world's biggest baseball fan. He really loves baseball, and he knows just about everything there is to know about his favorite sport. So when he's told he can't play baseball following an operation on his heart, Jeremiah decides he'll do the next best thing and become a coach. Hillcrest, where Jeremiah and his father, Walt, have just moved, is a town known for its championship baseball team. But Jeremiah finds the town caught up in a scandal and about ready to give up on baseball. It's up to Jeremiah and his can-do spirit to get the town - and the team - back in the game. Full of humor, heart, and baseball lore, Soar is Joan Bauer at her best. Members Reviews: Amazing Book Amazing Book! Definitely a book to show you to do what you love and never give up. Wonderful book This is the most moving audiobook I have ever listened to. It's a great story about baseball and courage and love. A satisfying plot and cast, especially Jeremiah, a character you'll never want to forget. AND a superb, pitch-perfect performance by Michael Crouch, which just makes it almost too much. A perfect book for the kid you love, and perhaps a perfect book for us adults who need to remember the nobility of team sport at its best. Highest possible recommendation. Heart with wings! If you love baseball and people with courage and heart, you will love this book. Michael Crouch draws you into the story with his voice. His Jeremiah makes you laugh and cry. He expertly introduces you to the other cast members who are sometimes quirky, endearing and frustrating. You will fall in love and will stand up cheering!!

Anne of Avonlea Audiobook by L.M Montgomery

biacuaduc@gmail.com (L.M Montgomery) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 14:19:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anne of Avonlea Author: L.M Montgomery Narrator: Megan Follows Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: It seemed only yesterday that the skinny, freckled redhead had first come to Prince Edward Island. Now here was Anne, a pretty sixteen, teaching at the Avonlea school and all grown up. Well, not quite grown up. In fact, Anne was not very different from her restless young pupils, their rows of bright, inquisitive eyes staring at her that first day of class. Anne was as mischievous and high-spirited as ever. Hear more stories in the series. ©1989 David and Ruth MacDonald and Bantam Audio Publishing; (P)1989 Bantam Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House, Inc. Members Reviews: A Fan of the Anne of Green Gables Series I am a fan of L.M. Montgomery and the Anne of Green Gables series, as well as Megan Follows - the actress who played Anne Shirley in the TV versions. She reads with the same relish and talent that appeared in the television shows. Since its original release, I have listened to this audiobook again and again. This and the others of the series have been a delight that I have shared with many and I hope that you too will enjoy... Great Narrator...Poor Quality Recording This is a great novel and a great narrator. If you've seen the tv movie, "Anne of Green Gables" you'll recongize the voice of Anne. However, the quality of the recording is very poor. You do get used to it, but it is distracting. Sweet story Never read the Anne of Green Gables series before, but LOVED the movies as a child. The books are, of course, even better! The narrator could have used a little more variety in her voices to help communicate who was speaking, but she was pleasant to listen to. Of course LM Montgomery is a gifted author! And Anne is a delightful character! My daughter, age 8, and I enjoyed our car trip so much as we listened. abridged didn't realize it was the abridged version. I like that Megan Follows read it but I want the full novel. Love the narrator The narrator being Megan Follows was great. I tried sampling several before I found her voice and very much appreciated it. The only thing I would change was the music that would come in occasionally. It would highlight something or maybe indicated a chapter change--but it was never a very good match and was hard to hear the words through it the few seconds it played.

The Lost City of Faar Audiobook by D. J. MacHale

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. J. MacHale) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:52:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost City of Faar Subtitle: Pendragon, Book 2 Author: D. J. MacHale Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 343 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Fresh from his first adventure on Denduron, Bobby finds himself in the territory of Cloral, a vast world that is entirely covered by water. Cloral is nearing a disaster of huge proportions. Reading the journals Bobby sends home, his friends learn that the desperate citizens of the endangered floating cities are on the brink of war. Can Bobby - suburban basketball star and all-around nice guy - help rid the area of marauders, and locate the legendary lost land of Faar, which may hold the key to Cloral's survival? Members Reviews: Good series Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yea because it is part of a series and would only make scene to read this if u liked the First What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lost City of Faar? uncle presses death... i know he wasn't going to make it far in the book because bobby had to figure out how to do the adventurers some how with out him.. but still sucks What about William Dufriss performance did you like? still the creativity and imagination he has with writeing Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yea but could only listen to it to and from work only time i had to listen to it... Any additional comments? REALLY GOOD SERIES Sniggers, Spinney-Do, Hobey-ho, Lets Go. To quote Bobby Pendragon, "I love that guy." That guy being Spader. I love his energy, I love his zest for life, and I love his flaws, because we all have them. This second book in the Pendragon series sets the stage for events and technology found in just about every book that follows. The relationship between Bobby and Spader is key to the series, and the reason it is rocky is just as key. It is an action packed, fun underwater romp until Saint Dane manages to poison the planet's food suply, putting Cloral civilization in the ballance. All that stands between the forces of evil and the teritories salvation is Bobby, Spader, Uncle Press and the fabled city of Farr. I think is says a great deal about Bobby that he adopted Spader's patented phrase, It is that way it was meant to be. "Hobey-ho." Loved it!!! Fantastic narrator and storyline. all the characters voices are different. love this series!! buying book 3 now. awesome book loved it would recommend it to anyone it is a good book series for anyone. Loved! If you could sum up The Lost City of Faar in three words, what would they be? I loved this story. I read the book via ebook a few years ago but the audiobook recharged my love for the book again! 5 STARS! Who was your favorite character and why? Loor was the absolute best character , ever! What about William Dufriss performance did you like? Witty and youthful.

The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom Audiobook by Christopher Healy, Todd Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Healy) — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:40:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom Author: Christopher Healy, Todd Harris Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 768 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You've never heard of them, have you? These are the princes who saved Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, respectively, and yet, thanks to those lousy bards who wrote the tales, you likely know them only as Prince Charming. But all of this is about to change. Rejected by their princesses and cast out of their castles, Liam, Frederic, Duncan, and Gustav stumble upon an evil plot that could endanger each of their kingdoms. Now it's up to them to triumph over their various shortcomings, take on trolls, bandits, dragons, witches, and other assorted terrors, and become the heroes no one ever thought they could be. Debut author Christopher Healy takes us on a journey with four imperfect princes and their four improbable princesses, all of whom are trying to become perfect heroes - a fast-paced, funny, and fresh introduction to a world where everything, even our classic fairy tales, is not at all what it seems. Members Reviews: In the tradition of Princess Bride The reviewer who mentioned Princess Bride was right. I bought this on a whim (and a liking for Bronson Pinchot's reading). I hated it at first - was very close to taking the return option - but I was trying to listen to it on a workday. Gave it another chance on the weekend - it is definitely a weekend or vacation or road trip book - then had trouble putting it down. It is very silly and the plot feels like it is being made up as it goes along, But its all a great romp with a reader who brings the bizarre cast of characters to life. If you like Princess Bride and/or the Jasper Fforde Nursery Crime books,or just want something very light to listen to, give this one a try. Warning Gushing Ahead.. Wow I now understand the Bronson Pinchot love! All of his voices in this one are so fantastic! He made me see animation and characters in my head each one with a distinct personality, look and facial expressions he totally brought this great book to life for me! Between Christophers fun writing and Bronsons narration this one will be a go to book when I am feeling down! And if you are listening to the audio make sure you listen all the way to the last second! This is the funniest book it is so much fun! This is humorous fairytale retelling at its best. It reexamines the Prince & Princess mythos. Do you really think the princes name was Charming? Who names their kid Charming? Do all the princes have names not just The Prince and if you are a Prince must you be a hero? If you are a Princess must you always be the lady in distress can you not save yourself? And how come the bards never write songs about the witches? How come all the stories are about the princesses? These questions and many more are what this book is all about! I just cant say enough about how much I enjoyed this book! These princes Liam, Gustav, Fredrick, and Duncan are not quite what youve read before and neither are the princesses. I love the giants and the trolls and even the bad witch Zoberah (*sp audio)! These characters are so much fun and I am so excited to hear that there will be a second book.

Penelope Crumb Follows Her Nose Audiobook by Shawn K. Stout

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Shawn K. Stout) — Thu, 01 May 2014 01:40:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Penelope Crumb Follows Her Nose Author: Shawn K. Stout Narrator: Penelope Rawlins Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-14 Publisher: Quercus Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Some interesting facts about Penelope Crumb... She has: A brother so awful he must be an alien. A mum who draws body parts (ewww!). Her grandpa's nose...but no grandpa. Her family haven't seen him since her dad died. So Penelope and her friend Lizzie Maple set off across town to find Grandpa Felix, skipping school, taking trains and calling every F. Crumb in the phone book. But what if Grandpa Felix doesn't want to be found? One last fact about Penelope: She doesn't take no for an answer. Members Reviews: Five Stars reaallyy nice read it all

The Breadwinner Audiobook by Deborah Ellis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deborah Ellis) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:59:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Breadwinner Author: Deborah Ellis Narrator: Rita Wolf Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-08 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 149 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In this powerful and realistic tale, 11-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city during the Taliban rule. Parvana's father - a history teacher until his school was bombed and his health destroyed - works from a blanket on the ground in the marketplace, reading letters for people who cannot read or write. One day he is arrested for the crime of having a foreign education, and the family is left without someone who can earn money or even shop for food. As conditions in the family grow desperate, only one solution emerges. Forbidden by the Taliban government to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy and become the breadwinner. Members Reviews: Exceptional Listen! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? My 12 year old daughter chose this book and I would recommend to to adults and children alike. What does Rita Wolf bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book? The vocals were excellent. Great differentiation between characters, clear and concise annunciation. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, myself & my two daughters 12 & 10 listened while commuting 50 minutes to school and it made the drive seem like five minutes long and we all were eager to resume after school. This could have easily been listened to in one sitting. A Great Read With Your Daughter I enjoyed listening to this with my daughter - it allowed us the opportunity to learn about another country together and discuss our similarities (pesky siblings!) and differences (too many to list). Really interesting book!! This book is such a good book, I needed to read this book for an English essay. It has made it so much more easier listening to the audiobook then having to read all the book!!! It also has such a good storyline and ending, so excited to hear the second book Thank you for making this such a good and interesting book!!! Abby Heartfelt Story To begin with I really loved the reader Rita Wolf. Her distinct tone and style really brings the story to life. I realize now that this is the first book in a series and I feel compelled to continue with the subsequent books. Highly recommend this timely story of hope and hardship! Sara's Thoughts Great story and well done in the audio version. Liked by adults and children alike.

Classic Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy 2 Audiobook by R. L. Stine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (R. L. Stine) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:52:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy 2 Author: R. L. Stine Narrator: Renee Dorian Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The original series from the master of fright - now a major motion picture in theaters August 7, 2015! Amy's ventriloquist dummy, Dennis, has lost his head...for real. So Amy begs her family for a new dummy. That's when her dad finds Slappy in a local pawnshop. Slappy's kind of ugly, but at least his head stays on! Amy loves practicing her new comedy routine. It's like this dummy knows what she's thinking. Like he can move by himself. And it's a lot of fun...until Slappy starts a routine of his own. A nasty, horrible routine that isn't funny at all. Slappy may have a new owner, but he's up to the same old tricks.... Members Reviews: not bad I never liked the t.v. episode of night of living dummy only because it's like child's play it not scary But the book made me change my mind. not Slappy is mean because you read karru marri odonna loma karrino that's why he's mean A good listen I bought the audible for my grandkids to listen to on a long car ride. The kids ages 15, 11, 7, and 4 were all entertained for the entire drive No arguing, no potty talk, no whining for over 4 hours! Brilliant A classic book with an awesome twist and shocking story with 1 thing evil odd

The 39 Clues, Book 3 Audiobook by Peter Lerangis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Lerangis) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:02:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 39 Clues, Book 3 Subtitle: The Sword Thief Author: Peter Lerangis Narrator: David Pittu Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-09 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 628 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: There's only one rule in the race to find 39 Clues hidden around the world: Trust no one. But when the hunt leads 14-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, to Japan, their only chance to find the third Clue seems to lie with their unreliable uncle, Alistair Oh. Will they be foolish enough to make an alliance? With a Clue on the line, Amy and Dan might not have a choice. But in the Cahill family, trusting your relatives can get you killed. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Intriguing If you loved the "National Treasure" movies you're gonna love this book. Listening in the car allows us to discuss the history and clues and to stop the tape from time to time to try to predict what will happen next. Audiobooks have been great for keeping our commutes free from arguments, increasing our vocabulary as well as our basis for learning literature. My kids loved this book and we are looking forward to the next one coming out in June. Great series This series is very good. Always leaves you wanting more. Can't wait to listen to next one. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So so so so so so so so so AMAZING I loved it very much Kids and adults love the audio! What did you love best about The 39 Clues, Book 3? Digging into the historical "family members." What other book might you compare The 39 Clues, Book 3 to and why? Percy Jackson books - good charachters and historical references. What about David Pittus performance did you like? Good voices of characters. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Sometimes. Any additional comments? Book is enhanced by starting at Book 1 just read it i cannot comment on every writer individually because the books sort of ran together for me during a week trip. I read them all and cannot pinpoint every writer. I can say that they were all wonderful and have great stories mixed with history and geography. They can teach in a great fun exciting atmosphere.

The Bark of the Bog Owl Audiobook by Jonathan Rogers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Rogers) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 05:50:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bark of the Bog Owl Subtitle: The Wilderking Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Jonathan Rogers Narrator: Jonathan Rogers Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Rabbit Room Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: 12-year-old Aidan Errolson, comes from a long line of adventurers. His grandparents were among the first settlers of Corenwald's Eastern Frontier. His father had been one of the kingdom's greatest warriors. Aidan, on the other hand, lives the quiet, comfortable life, of a nobleman's son. He never has any real adventures, and that, he believes, is the one great injustice of his otherwise happy life. All that will change the day he first hears the bark of the bog owl, and meets Dobro Turtlebane. Dobro is one of the feechiefolk, a tribe of half-civilized swamp dwellers who fight too much, laugh too loud, cry too easily, and smell just terrible. But another meeting on that remarkable day may change Aidan's life even more profoundly. Bayard the Truthspeaker arrives with a startling pronouncement: Aidan Errolson will grow to be the Wilderking, the long-prophesied wild man, who will come out of Corenwald's forests and swamps to lead the kingdom back to its former glory. There's just one question: Is Bayard the Truthspeaker a prophet or a madman? This initial installment in The Wilderking Trilogy is sure to capture the hearts of young and old, boys and girls alike. Members Reviews: Loved it! The author brought a familiar story to life in an exciting and unique way. I can't wait to share this book with my Jr High English class. Best book I've heard in a long time This is a great book! Nice work Jonathan Rogers! The Feechiefolk are awesome! Awesome! My sons and I loved these books before they were on audio. Now we love them even more! Jonathan Rogers does a great job, especially with the Feechie yells. AMAZING! I don't usually write out reviews but this time it's so worth it. can not wait until my grandson gets old enough to hear this one! a true hero story bravery, humor, vivid descriptions, fully developed characters, excellent narration with voices and melodies to the few songs that would have been hard to imagine by reading the book alone. I loved it as much as my 7yo and 8 yo.

Secret of the Red Arrow Audiobook by Franklin W. Dixon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Franklin W. Dixon) — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 12:09:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret of the Red Arrow Subtitle: Hardy Boys Adventures, Book 1 Author: Franklin W. Dixon Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-15 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Something is not right in Bayport. After a series of unfortunate (yet harmless) pranks, it looks like Frank and Joe have caught their suspect surprisingly early. Their classmate, Seth Diller, has taken his love of filmmaking a bit too far. But shortly after Frank and Joe confront Seth, there are fresh outbreaks of Seth-like pranks. Except these aren't as harmless. After a bit of investigating, the Hardy Boys uncover evidence of the Red Arrow - a group that will stop at nothing to bring chaos and crime to Bayport's peaceful existence. In the most dangerous case they have ever taken on, it's up to Frank and Joe to find the Red Arrow - before it finds them first. Members Reviews: Good clean reading
This book was interesting and funny. The Hardy boys do not stop, mysteries need solving. Best book ever I love this book it is the best me and my brother love it we get no sleep cuz were up all night listening to it Not the Hardy Boys you remember Missing ALL of those classic Hardy Boy characteristics..... No jalopies, no gang of friends, and very little cleverness still worth reading the mystery is ok. I like the original that I grew up reading better Modern v ration of hardyboys Not a good choice for my 7 year old who loves the classic Hardy Boys stories. We didn't finish the book because of certain components that I didn't feel were appropriate for him.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Audiobook by Ian Fleming

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Fleming) — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 06:11:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Author: Ian Fleming Narrator: David Tennant Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-13 Publisher: The Ian Fleming Publications Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 165 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Crackpot is what everybody calls the Pott family. So when they go to buy a new car and come back with a wreck, nobody is surprised. Except for the Potts themselves. First, the car has a name. And she tells them what it is. Then they find that she can fly... and swim... Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a car on a mission to stop a criminal gang in its tracks and she is taking the Potts with her! Jump into the world s most loved magical car, for her first adventure ever! © Ian Fleming Publications Ltd 1964, 1965, (P) Ian Fleming Publications Ltd, 2013. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a registered trademark of Danjaq LLC and United Artists Corporation, used under licence by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. All rights reserved. Members Reviews: Not even close to the musical movie Well I have discovered that my favorite movie from childhood is only Very Loosely based on Ian Fleming's book of the same name. The only thing familiar from the movie I love so much was the car and the kids' names, everything else is different, no grandpa, no Truly, no child catcher or Baron. It was very odd to have it be familiar yet not at the same time. Im still trying to get over how different this was than what I was expecting; it is more similar to the Bond stories than the musical movie is. There are crooks and their hideout and trying to get away. This was a fun book but just know it is nothing like the movie of your childhood. David Tennant's narration was fabulous though, great accents and voices and characters! Tennants narration made this book even better. 4 Stars Rollicking Good Fun! Any additional comments? When I heard the audio sample of this book with David Tenant's voice, I knew he would do a perfect narration of a lovely story and I was right. The story itself is a delight, but what he does with the various voices make this recording top-notch. It is unlike the movie as many have noted, and not typical Ian Fleming, but taken on its own merit it is a great adventure story with sly British humor woven throughout. A real treat for family listening. David Tennant and Ian Fleming--a great combination Any additional comments? This review is of the audio version read by David Tennant. Unfortunately, many reviews are NOT of the audio version on this site. The book is a lot of fun and well worth two hours of your time. David Tennant is clearly a fan of Fleming, judging from the interview at the end (a wonderful bonus for Tennant fans). Perfect for road trips with (or without!) young kids! This story was wonderful and charming, and had my 8,6 and 5 year olds gripped! They kept asking us if we could please turn it back on every time we got back into the car, and my husband and I were happy to oblige. tenant's performance is just wonderful. We are huge fans of his thanks to dr who and broadchurch but his performance here was a real treat! I appreciated too that the mother in this story was just as adventurous as the father and two kids. She's voice her concerns, but she was just as game as the rest of them to see what this car could do! I enjoyed the overall message: always choose adventure or else you'll find you've lead a very dull life! Exactly!! My husband and I are considering another roadtrip soon just so we can enjoy the second book in the same epic fashion. Delightful story. Perfect narration. Loved the narration. As if listening to a bed time story. A sweet experience.

Darke: Septimus Heap, Book Six Audiobook by Angie Sage

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angie Sage) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:05:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darke: Septimus Heap, Book Six Author: Angie Sage Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 919 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In the sixth book of the Magykal series, Alther Mella has been banished, a Darke Domaine engulfs the Castle, and a Darke dragon is on the loose. Septimus Heap must use all of his skills to save the Castle and the Wizard Tower from destruction: He must enter the Darke. But he cannot do this alone. With the help of Jenna, Alther Mella, Marcellus Pye, and Septimus's estranged brother, Simon Heap, Septimus and Marcia Overstrand battle the spreading Darkenesse. Will Septimus succeed in protecting his Magykal world? Written with Angie Sage's characteristic humor, Darke is a compelling fantasy adventure filled with surprises, thrills, and laugh-out-loud moments. Listeners will revel in the action-packed story as they realize the wisdom of Magyk - that all things are meant to be part of a living whole. Members Reviews: Will leave you wanting more... This latest installment of Septimus Heap has some unexpected twists and will not disappoint devoted readers of the series. It is interesting to see the characters grow and mature with each book and in "Darke" they are really coming into their own. What I find intriguing is how much responsability the characters are given at a young age and how the author has woven this into the time and setting of her story. I did miss seeing Aunt Zelda and Wolf Boy, though I did not miss Milo at all (we get a little glimpse of them in the end). Gerard Doyle once again gives a great performance. He is truly enjoyable to listen to. Unfortunately it will be another year before we are able to visit the Castle once again. We can only guess what Angie Sage has in store for us next! Wonderful After having been a bit disappointed in Syren, I'm glad to say that I thought Darke was one of the best yet. It took me less than 24 hours to finish the whole book. I started in the afternoon, forewent television in the evening to listen and finished it the next day. The story was intriguing and well written, with lots of twists and turns that came together nicely in the end without being too convenient or contrived. Many of the old characters returned and new ones were introduced. A couple of the story lines took unexpectedly realistic paths without being disappointing as they were handled well. Sage moves on in Darke to reflect the ages of her characters instead of arresting their development as some might be tempted to do, but keeps enough of the surroundings intact to lend the books a sort of homey feel to them. She also obviously loves language and uses it to the fullest advantage and in keeping with "time" and feel of her books. Superb vocabulary, wonderful characters and a great story. Loved this one and can't wait for more! Can't Wait For More! I look forward to every single Septimus Heap book. I love listening to them. I think that Angie Sage is a master wordsmith and I get giggles over her use of language. I highly recommend these books. Every time I listen to them, I find myself driving very slow on the way home wanting to get more of the book listened to before I have to turn it off. In addition, Gerard Doyle is an excellent narrator.

Harry Potter und der Orden des Phönix (Harry Potter 5) [Harry Potter and the Order of the

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.K. Rowling) — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:51:36 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> Titel: Harry Potter und der Orden des Phönix (Harry Potter 5) [Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix] Autor:: J.K. Rowling Erzähler: Felix von Manteuffel Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 34 hrs and 35 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-20-15 Herausgeber: Pottermore from J.K. Rowling Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 47 Stimmen Kategorien: Kids, Ages 8-10 Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Es sind Sommerferien und wieder einmal sitzt Harry bei den unmöglichen Dursleys im Ligusterweg fest. Doch diesmal treibt ihn größere Unruhe denn je - Warum schreiben seine Freunde Ron und Hermine nur so rätselhafte Briefe? Und vor allem: Warum erfährt er nichts über die dunklen Mächte, die inzwischen neu erstanden sind und sich unaufhaltsam über Harrys Welt verbreiten? Noch ahnt er nicht, was der geheimnisvolle Orden des Phönix gegen Voldemort ausrichten kann...Als Harrys fünftes Schuljahr in Hogwarts beginnt, werden seine Sorgen nur noch größer. Und dann schlägt der Dunkle Lord wieder zu. Harry muss seine Freunde um sich scharen, sonst gibt es kein Entrinnen. Please note: This audiobook is in German. Mitglieder Bewertungen: Too painful to complete I purchased the entire Harry Potter series in German because I wanted to listen to the whole thing again, but in German. I love the story, and it was fun hearing it in German so that I could polish my language skills again in a fun way. The first book was pretty good, but a little quirky with the voices. But I decided to buy the rest of the series. The character voice development just became more and more painful as the books went on though. As I was listening to the books I learned that there was a different version that was read by another narrator. I thought that since I bought them all I would just be able to deal with it though.finally as I was listening to book 5, I couldn't handle it anymore. I decided to buy book 5 narrated by Rufus Beck to try that version. There was no comparison. I will not finish this book, nor the rest of this series. I'll pay extra to get the Rufus Beck version instead. It feels like everyone is always just screaming in this book, even when they are having fairly normal conversations. hidden secrets revealed great read. really good to find out the parts of the story that the film didn't show.

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 1 Audiobook by Rachel Renée Russell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rachel Renée Russell) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:56:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 1 Subtitle: Locker Hero Author: Rachel Renée Russell Narrator: Kyle Beltran Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: A brand-new series from number-one New York Times best-selling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renee Russell! Introducing Max Crumbly! Max Crumbly is about to face the scariest place he's ever been: South Ridge Middle School. There's a lot that's great about his new school, but there's also one big problem - Doug, the school bully whose hobby is stuffing Max in his locker. If only Max could be like the hero in his favorite comics. Unfortunately Max's uncanny, almost superhuman ability to smell pizza from a block away won't exactly save any lives or foil bad guys. But that doesn't mean Max won't do his best to be the hero his school needs! Members Reviews: don't leave me hanging loved out so much I listed to it in one day I have no complaint but the cliff hanger this book was to awesome to end like that please hurry and make book 2 the suspension is killing me love this book it's all funny! loved it can't wait until we read the next one! My nine year old daughter enjoys the humor max crumbly offers. especially the raps! WOWWWW OMG I lobed this book so much and the way it was told keep up the good work!

Big Nate Lives It Up Audiobook by Lincoln Peirce

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lincoln Peirce) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 06:45:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Nate Lives It Up Author: Lincoln Peirce Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Big Nate is living it up! When Nate's asked to befriend a new student, he's all for it - until he actually meets the kid. Is Nate stuck with a fun sponge? Or will his new buddy be the life of the party? For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Meet Big Nate, PS 38's record-setting ringleader and definitely NOT the teacher's pet. Members Reviews: Big Nate lives it up review My son listened to this and he told me a funny quote. Chad: why don't you try wearing no underwear it's nice and breezy. Nate to much information chad. Fred Berman emphasized his words a lot my son really enjoyed it it and it's a very good audio book for car rides Super interesting (Age 11)Big Nate books are super funny and and are great for EAVERY body (not just kids!)and I recommend purchasing this book. Omg!! This story is-just-beyond words!! This book is amazing!! It also has a great storyline. Not only is it great for children, but I love it too!! I recommend purchasing it! I give it 5 stars. I love big Nate books and this was best by far. Chad is my favorite. It was so good and funniest book i have ever heard of I love it so much it was so much fun to listen to the music is so good

The Wonderling Audiobook by Mira Bartók

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mira Bartók) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 05:22:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wonderling Author: Mira Bartók Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In this extraordinary debut novel with its deft nod to Dickensian heroes and rogues, Mira Bartók tells the story of Arthur, a shy, fox-like foundling with only one ear and a desperate desire to belong, as he seeks his destiny. Have you been unexpectedly burdened by a recently orphaned or unclaimed creature? Worry not! We have just the solution for you! Welcome to the Home for Wayward and Misbegotten Creatures, an institution run by evil Miss Carbunkle, a cunning villainess who believes her terrified young charges exist only to serve and suffer. Part animal and part human, the groundlings toil in classroom and factory, forbidden to enjoy anything regular children have, most particularly singing and music. For the Wonderling, an innocent-hearted, one-eared, fox-like eleven-year-old with only a number rather than a proper name - a 13 etched on a medallion around his neck - it is the only home he has ever known. But unexpected courage leads him to acquire the loyalty of a young bird groundling named Trinket, who gives the Home's loneliest inhabitant two incredible gifts: a real name - Arthur, like the good king in the old stories - and a best friend. Using Trinket's ingenious invention, the pair escape over the wall and embark on an adventure that will take them out into the wider world and ultimately down the path of sweet Arthur's true destiny. Richly imagined, with shimmering language, steampunk motifs, and gripping, magical plot twists, this high adventure fantasy is the debut novel of award-winning memoirist Mira Bartók and has already been put into development for a major motion picture. Members Reviews: Delightful! The story of the groundling known as Number 13 is a delight for all ages. Its a coming of age story about discovery. Discovering friends, discovering courage and discovering ones voice. The narration of Simon Vance is superb and really gives voice to the characters. Its a quick listen and I highly recommend it. full of adventure . you can't not feel bad for him it's boring at first but when you Riley get in to it every thing seems to go wrong for him and little good things on the way then it takes a turn for the better I love this book

On the Far Side of the Mountain Audiobook by Jean Craighead George

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jean Craighead George) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:53:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Far Side of the Mountain Author: Jean Craighead George Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The classic story of wilderness survival continues in this action-packed sequel. Filled with authentic woodland lore and exciting adventure, On the Far Side of the Mountain takes listeners back to Sam Gribley's treehouse in the Catskill Mountains, where he begins a dangerous fight for his pet falcon's freedom. Members Reviews: Review from my 4 and 7 year old kids There's a conservation officer at the beginning. If you like police you should read this book. There are three books in the series. I love this book! Awesome real-to-life nature story Highly recommend for all ages. You finish reading this book with the sense that you have made new friends, that living in the wild is possible, and an overall positive feeling about the life in general! lovely book was as good as the first book. I love all the details. can not wait to listen to the third book Okay Novel, The 1st Novel of the Series was Better Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes, simply because I'm reading a book. What could Jean Craighead George have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? To be honest, I really did not care for this sequel to the first novel. However, I cannot say for sure what Jean could have done to make it more enjoyable. Because I feel like anything I say would change the purpose of the sequel, so I would have to say leave the sequel as it is. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Jeff Woodman? The narrator from the first novel would have been my preference. Christian Rummel was his name. Jeff was a great narrator, but something about the way Christian read the story sounded better. For one thing, he narrated a little faster, which I was very pleased about. Because Jeff's narrating, I have to admit, sometimes made me want to stop listening and read it on my own. Was On the Far Side of the Mountain worth the listening time? Yes, after listening to the first novel I had to listen to the second. And the last novel of the series is definitely on my list as well. Any additional comments? Nope. The book my side of the mountain was amazing but on the far side of the mountain was even better!! I am so amazed.I love it.!!!! I read the first book, and I really enjoyed it and I am so exited to read the 3rd book. I think that it was amazing how the author made the book so sad for people but a happy and amazing ending!

Theodore Boone: The Abduction Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:16:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Boone: The Abduction Author: John Grisham Narrator: Richard Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 06-06-11 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 652 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Theodore Boone is back in a new adventure, and the stakes are higher than ever.... When his best friend, April, disappears from her bedroom in the middle of the night, no one, not even Theo Boone - who knows April better than anyone - has answers. As fear ripples through his small hometown and the police hit dead ends, it's up to Theo to use his legal knowledge and investigative skills to chase down the truth and save April. Filled with the kind of pause-resistant suspense that has made John Grisham a number-one international best seller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone's trials and triumphs will keep listeners guessing until the very end. Members Reviews: Theodore Boone: The Abduction I enjoyed the first book in this series Theodore Boone: The Kid Lawyer so decided to listen to this one also. Glad I did. Richard Thomas does a good job narrating the story. This story is advertised for children but adults will enjoy it also. It is a short story that leaves one feeling good. It is nice to see a 13 year old with such a focus on what he wants to do with his life. Enjoyed the scenes in animal court in both books. This one particularly was funny. You will enjoy this book for a 4 hour trip with the family. A kids story??!! Who knew? I just see now that other reviewers have noted this is a kids story. Huh! Maybe that's the reason I didn't care for it -- I don't recall seeing, anywhere on Audible, that this was intended for kids. If I'd known that, I wouldn't have bought it, that's for sure. Anyway, the official blurb calls the book "pause-resistant" which is a major joke. It's a total sleeper -- not a bad little story, I guess. Just that in the scheme of things, it doesn't matter. There's nothing to keep you listening other than inertia -- and the fact that you paid for it. It's not bad. It's just ....... nothing. If there is an upside, it was listening to Richard Thomas read, and reminding myself, over and over, how much I enjoyed the Walton's, back then. Welcome back, John-Boy. That part was fun. (Overall? Save your credit) rivoting I couldn't stop listening . I couldn't wait to hear the next chapter. great book family this book was a great mystery that also taught the importance of having a great family Kidnapped What made the experience of listening to Theodore Boone: The Abduction the most enjoyable? I heard book one and had to continue on the the story. This book was very enjoyable and I would recommend this to all ages. The story line is perfect as to how a town would react if someone in that community was abducted. What was one of the most memorable moments of Theodore Boone: The Abduction? I really liked the part when Theo was in Kitten court helping the Haitians. To me it was hilarious. What about Richard Thomass performance did you like? I believe Richard Thomas did an outstanding job. His is not to fast of a narrator. He gives you time to absorb what is written. It is also enough time to let your imagination fill all gaps if there is any. His way of speaking also makes the characters come alive.

The Whispering Skull Audiobook by Jonathan Stroud

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Stroud) — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 05:42:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Whispering Skull Subtitle: Lockwood & Co., Book 2 Author: Jonathan Stroud Narrator: Katie Lyons Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-14 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 615 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most haunted house in England, Lockwood and Co. hasn't made much progress. Quill Kipps and his team of Fittes agents keep swooping in on Lockwood's investigations. Finally, in a fit of anger, Anthony challenges his rival to a contest: the next time the two agencies compete on a job, the losing side will have to admit defeat in the Times newspaper. Things look up when a new client, Mr. Saunders, hires Lockwood and Co. to be present at the excavation of Edmund Bickerstaff, a Victorian doctor who reportedly tried to communicate with the dead. Saunders needs the coffin sealed with silver to prevent any supernatural trouble. All goes well - until George's curiosity attracts a horrible phantom. Back home at Portland Row, Lockwood accuses George of making too many careless mistakes. Lucy is distracted by urgent whispers coming from the skull in the ghost jar. Then the team is summoned to DEPRAC headquarters. Kipps is there too, much to Lockwood's annoyance. Bickerstaff's coffin was raided and a strange glass object buried with the corpse has vanished. Inspector Barnes believes the relic to be highly dangerous, and he wants it found. The author of the blockbuster Bartimaeus series delivers another amusing, chilling, and ingeniously plotted entry in the critically acclaimed Lockwood and Co. series. Members Reviews: Thoroughly enjoyable What made the experience of listening to The Whispering Skull the most enjoyable? The narration added so much to the story by bringing the characters to life. She successfully carried the various voices whether male or female characters. What did you like best about this story? The mixture of light heartedness and creepy in the context of a mystery worked to bring the reader along and pull them into the sorry. What does Katie Lyons bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She truly brought the story to life adding the appropriate dimensions of emotion and carrying the tone of the story. Brilliant. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Another very good ghost story As I said for book 1, Stroud writes a really good ghost story. This one is no exception. I've liked the first 2 so well that I'll be buying the rest of the series as they come out. The narrator for this one is different from the first book, but she does an excellent job. The ghosts' whisperings she did are particularly creepy. I could easily see her telling fantastic stories around the camp fire. I don't see her listed for any other books on Audible, but I'll be surprised it stays that way for long. Lyons clearly has the talent for narrating books. Between the story and the performance, this was a very enjoyable book to listen to. great story but narration isn't good The story is just as good as the first book, but it's hard to discern who's speaking. The narrator doesn't use distinct voices for the different characters. Excellent Would you consider the audio edition of The Whispering Skull to be better than the print version? This second book in the Lockwood & Co series is wonderful- masterfully read. A very thrilling story full of 'edge of your set suspense' What about Katie Lyonss performance did you like? She gave a brilliant performance - very well read.

The Creeping Shadow Audiobook by Jonathan Stroud

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Stroud) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 01:22:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Creeping Shadow Subtitle: Lockwood & Co., Book 4 Author: Jonathan Stroud Narrator: Emily Bevan Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 521 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: After leaving Lockwood & Co. at the end of The Hollow Boy, Lucy is a freelance operative hiring herself out to agencies that value her ever-improving skills. One day she is pleasantly surprised by a visit from Lockwood, who tells her he needs a good Listener for a tough assignment. Penelope Fittes, the leader of the giant Fittes Agency, wants them - and only them - to locate and remove the Source for the legendary Brixton Cannibal. They succeed in their very dangerous task, but tensions remain high between Lucy and the other agents. Even the skull in the jar talks to her like a jilted lover. What will it take to reunite the team? Black marketeers, an informant ghost, a Spirit Cape that transports the wearer, and mysteries involving Steve Rotwell and Penelope Fittes just may do the trick. But in a shocking cliff-hanger ending, the team learns that someone has been manipulating them all along. Members Reviews: 5 Spooky Stars for The Creeping Shadow!! I love this series and The Creeping Shadow is another fun and exciting story with the Lockwood & Co gang. This is the fourth book in the Lockwood & Co. series and you need to read the previous books to understand the storyline. The Creeping Shadow picks up where the shocking ending of the previous book left off. I loved seeing Lucy, Lockwood, George and Holly together again. At first their interaction was tense but gradually turned into their familiar camaraderie that makes them stand apart from other agencies. It is clear to see how important each member is to the team and to the family they have become. The story has everything I have come to expect from this series: a hair-raising mystery, edge of your seat action and hilarious moments with team. Author Jonathan Stroud is a talented writer and gives fans another shocking ending. I cant wait for the next book! This is a Middle Grade series but I highly recommend this series to readers of all ages. This is a fun, exciting story with a group of friends you cant help from falling in love with. 5 Star Audiobook Review Emily Bevin returns as narrator for this series and does another amazing performance. She brings all the characters to life and added excitement to the story. I loved how she captured the sarcasm of George and Skull, and the awkward moments between Holly and Lucy. This is my favorite series to listen to. I feel as if Im in front of a campfire listening to ghost stories. I hope Ms. Bevin returns for the next book. Best narrator If the next books aren't read by Emily Bevin, I'm not listening! (but I will read it, nevertheless). My point is: Emily's got all these voices down pat and is superbly entertaining. This is one of those series of books, like Harry Potter with Jim Dale, where the narrator doesn't just provide you a service by reading a book for you, but immensely adds to the enjoyment by excellent performance and interpretation. I have so enjoyed this series and can't wait for the next book in to come out. I started this series as a big fan of Jonathan Stroud, due to the wonderful Bartimaeus series. Book 1 of Lockwood and Co wasn't my FAVORITE (although very.good) because the otherworldly/ghostly theme took a while for me to get used to -- it's not usually my type. But I'm hooked, now.

The Mighty Miss Malone Audiobook by Christopher Paul Curtis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Paul Curtis) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:48:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mighty Miss Malone Author: Christopher Paul Curtis Narrator: Bahni Turpin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-12 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: "We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is the motto of Deza Malone's family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But the Great Depression hit Gary hard, and there are no jobs for black men. When her beloved father leaves to find work, Deza, Mother, and her older brother Jimmie go in search of him, and end up in a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan. Jimmie's beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while Deza and Mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will find Father. The twists and turns of their story reveal the devastation of the Depression and prove that Deza truly is the Mighty Miss Malone. Members Reviews: Loved the reader and the story Which character as performed by Bahni Turpin was your favorite? I really loved the character of Peg, the mother and the main character, Desa Malone. They were very happy and positive people despite what was happening to them. What I really loved about this story is that it's about a time in history that is not often studied now and has so many relationships to what is happening in today's society. Any additional comments? I also listened to bud not buddy and loved that - Christopher Curtis is a great storyteller. I'm in my 40s and found this a wonderful listen when I was cooking, running, or just in the car. Christopher Paul Curtis has done it again This was a very moving piece of historical fiction, set in the time of the Great Depression. It focuses on a bright young woman entering her teens, and the struggle of her loving family to hold itself together, despite poverty, racism, and health problems they could not afford to address. I'd recommend it for both young and old audiences. captivating great story ! gives a historical account from the perspective of a little girl during the great depression. a must read! Exceptional! This was an exceptional story! My daughter and I listened together and couldn't wait to hear what happened chapter after chapter. The narrator was awesome as well. Broke my heart Christopher Paul Curtis is truly an American writer of times gone by. He knows the art of writing and how to portray the feelings of the characters he writes about. Although this is a fictional story, some of the events and doings of the people during this time period are true. As I read the heartaches of the characters, my heart broke for them and all they went through. This is a book that I would definitely listen to again.

The Castle of Llyr Audiobook by Lloyd Alexander

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lloyd Alexander) — Wed, 18 Aug 2004 00:21:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Castle of Llyr Subtitle: The Prydain Chronicles, Book 3 Author: Lloyd Alexander Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 400 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In the imaginary kingdom of Prydain, Princess Eilonwy must leave her friends to go to the Isle of Mona for training as a proper princess. Because Eilonwy has magical powers, she is sought by Achren, the most evil enchantress in the land. Shortly after her arrival on the Isle of Mona, something sinister and secret befalls her. Eilonwy's loyal friends, Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper; Flewddur, the bard; and Prince Rhun, her intended husband, realize her peril and set out on an exciting and terrifying mission to rescue her. They encounter great forces of evil as well as private, sometimes painful, revelations in the course of their journey. Don't miss the rest of Lloyd Alexander's . ©1965 Lloyd Alexander; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Members Reviews: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson Fans, This is For You! This is the 3rd book in the Chronicles of Prydain, and I highly recommend all of them. If you love great adventures, well drawn lovable characters, and profound life lessons, you will love Prydain. Lloyd Alexander creates the world of Prydain loosely based on Welsh mythology. They are excellent excellent books! For those who have listened to Harry Potter, James Langton does as good a job as Jim Dale. It was wonderful to listen to him bring Taran and his friends to life. This is a book written for younger readers (middle school and late elementary) but high schoolers and adults will take much from it also. Do yourself a favor--read these books! Wonderful story for kids &adults, great narration My 8 yr old son, my 5 yr old daughter, my wife and I all loved this and the other Chronicles of Prydain books. James Langton's narration is fantastic. I loved it I will always love this book It is one of the best books in the hole world In this third book Lloyd Alexander leaves nothing untouched in a thrilling tale of adventure and enchantment. One of the BEST! So great One of the best series ever written! Thank you Lloyd Alexander. I also love the reader

Let the Circle Be Unbroken Audiobook by Mildred Taylor

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mildred Taylor) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:25:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Let the Circle Be Unbroken Author: Mildred Taylor Narrator: Allyson Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 156 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Four black children growing up in rural Mississippi during the Depression experience racial antagonisms and hard times, but learn from their parents the pride and self-respect they need to survive. ©1981 Mildred Taylor, Max Ginsburg; (P)2008 Penguin Critic Reviews: "This dramatic sequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a powerful novel, capable of touching readers of any age." (The Christian Science Monitor) Members Reviews: Narrator not as good as 1st in series... My daughter loved Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry in this series. Ms. Lynne Thigpen narrated it to perfection. Unfortunately, this narrator, Ms. Johnson, does not live up to Thigpen's performance. My daughter would not finish listening to this audiobook as she said the narrator's voice annoyed her and took away from the story. Now, I understand why some sellers on Amazon are asking for $200 or so (ouch!) for the CD set with Ms. Thigpen as the much better narrator. I wonder why Audible used this inferior narrator for all the other books in the series, except Roll of Thunder. How unfortunate!!! I would advise listeners to skip this audiobook and get the book instead, unless you can find a reasonably priced CD with Lynne Thigpen as narrator. Good Listen This was an all over good listen, good value for dollar, excellent naration. let the circle be unbroken i had to read this book for school, but i would certainly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about racial discrimination. Poignant I believe this is based on a true story. Heart wrenching story it will keep your interest. How cruel people can be to one another. A story about family and love it is a deeply engrossing book, a good read. This book was awesome ! This book was soooooo good! The reader had a ton of animation and feeling and I would recommend it to anyonw

Fledgling Audiobook by Nicole Conway

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicole Conway) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:35:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fledgling Subtitle: The Dragonrider Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Nicole Conway Narrator: Jesse Einstein Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 348 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Can one boy stand between two kingdoms at war? Jaevid Broadfeather has grown up as a wartime refugee, hiding from the world because of his mixed racial heritage. He feels his future is hopeless - until a chance encounter with a wild dragon lands him in Blybrig Academy, a place usually forbidden to anyone but the rich and royal. But Jaevid's case is special; no dragon has voluntarily chosen a rider in decades, so the proud riders of Blybrig must begrudgingly let him join their brotherhood despite his bloodline. Lieutenant Sile Derrick, a sternly tempered man with a mysterious past, becomes his instructor and immediately takes a peculiar interest in Jaevid's future. While struggling through the rigorous physical demands of training, things begin to go awry. Jaevid witnesses the king's private guards kidnapping Sile in the dead of night. When none of the elder riders is willing to help him, Jaevid begins a dangerous adventure to save his instructor. Everything Jaevid learned at the academy will now be put to the ultimate test. Critic Reviews: "Not just another dragon story; this memorable escapade is fast-paced and packed with action. It will leave readers on the edge of their seats." (D. J. MacHale, author, The SYLO Chronicles and Pendragon) Members Reviews: Starts with artificial, exaggerated reading but...... I've always liked the legends of dragon riders and their dragons and we always seem to start with the young dragon picking a youthful, untalented, inappropriate male but they become a single unit to conquer their enemies, usually highly placed corrupt individuals or royalty. Sometimes both. Fledging is not far from being a cookie cutter work but with some different characters, some new twists, and a "wild" dragon doing the selecting and having a rather droll sense of humor, this listen is well worth the credit and time. But At the third chapter I was despairing of having a narrator who was using an exaggerated, artificial voice that was ruining a good book with his too enthusiastic, artifical reading. Thank goodness by the fifth chapter he had relaxed and began a natural cadence read. I haven't looked but I'm sure he does the next book. Hope he starts relaxed and doesn't waste any story. A fun new dragon series with a twist. This new dragon series has a twist to it: the lead character is half-human and half-elf. As a result, he is disliked but nearly all humans and elves. The story gets off to a slightly slow start, but the action and drama later on is worth the somewhat slow start. The slow beginning is necessary to set the foundation for the lead character's home life and background as well as his entry into the elite dragon riders' academy. His chief instructor and his best friend turn out to be his sole support, along with his unique dragon. There are two female characters who lend potential love interests as well. Overall, this is a strong start for this young adult series. I am also a big fan or Eragon and the Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Brisngr, Eldest, & Inheritance). This series is a bit lighter weight, without the added complexity of dwarves, extensive use of exotic languages or such a wide cast of characters and subplots. Nonetheless, Fledgling is worthwhile in its own way and on its own unique strengths.

War Horse Audiobook by Michael Morpurgo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Morpurgo) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:34:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: War Horse Author: Michael Morpurgo Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-10 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 885 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In 1914, a beautiful foal with a distinctive cross on his nose is sold to the Army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western front. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again? Members Reviews: Great idea for reluctant readers! If you could sum up War Horse in three words, what would they be? Insightful, Enduring, Magnificant What does John Keating bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The different voices were most helpful in distinguishing the different characters and emotions. Great way to model reading to lower level readers. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, we read two chapters a day. Any additional comments? I used the audio version as a read along with my 7th grade class. We finished two days before the Christmas break and they were excited. They would come in and talk about how they saw the trailer for the movie that morning, or the night before. They wrote a short chapter review after each chapter and we discussed how the trailer followed the book. After the break, I am sure we will have further discussion on how the book and movie were the same and what were the differences. Overall, having the audio version that followed the book, word for word was a great way to keep them interested in reading. Wonderful As part of my WW1 reading I came across this story about a War Horse in WW1 so decided to read it. The narrator, John Keating did a great job reading the story. The story is told from the point of view of the horse just like Black Beauty. The use of the horse Calvary in WW1 was a good example of trying to fight the with the equipment and tactics of the past. Machine guns, tanks and gas made the use of the war horse a disaster. The story has Joey following another war horse through the German lines. He is captured and becomes a German war horse then later he returns to English hands. The boy that raised him joins the army veterinary corp in a hope to find Joey. Read the story you will find it interesting as just a story but you can also learn a bit of history. Enjoyable John Keating as always, did a fabulous job of narration. As an avid horse lover I am always looking for another great horse book. This book is written from the point of view of a horse during WWI and tells of the harsh realities faced by both people and the horses. It doesn't go into so much detail that it wouldn't be safe for children however. Answers all of the questions The book is even better than the movie and thats saying a lot considering the movie is great.

The Humphrey Audio Collection, Books 8-11 Audiobook by Betty Birney

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Betty Birney) — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:53:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Humphrey Audio Collection, Books 8-11 Subtitle: Mysteries According to Humphrey; Winter According to Humphrey; Secrets According to Humphrey; Imagination According to Humphrey Author: Betty Birney Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-15 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Nominated for twenty-four state awards and the winner of seven, the Humphrey series is a hit across the country. This collection includes: Mysteries According to Humphrey: EEK-EEK-EEK! Mrs. Brisbane is missing! Humphrey has always investigated things, like why Speak-Up-Sayeh was so quiet and Tall-Paul and Small-Paul didn't get along, but this is a true mystery - Mrs. Brisbane is missing! She just didn't show up in Room 26 one morning and no one told Humphrey why. The class has a substitute teacher, called Mr. E., but he's no Mrs. Brisbane. Humphrey has just learned about Sherlock Holmes, so he vows to be just as SMART-SMART-SMART about collecting clues and following leads to solve the mystery of Mrs. Brisbane (and a few others along the way). Winter According to Humphrey: Its the HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY holidays! The holidays are coming and Humphrey is unsqueakably excited. He loves to hear about all the different ways his friends in Room 26 celebrate and to watch them make costumes and learn songs for the Winter Wonderland pageant. (He even squeaks along!) But with so much to do, will the holidays go according to plan? Do-It-Now-Daniel is having trouble practicing, Helpful-Holly cant stop worrying about making presents for her friends, and Humphrey still has to find a gift for Og! Good thing Humphrey is one smart hamster who can help them all fill the season with JOY-JOY-JOY! Secrets According to Humphrey: So many secrets are flying around Room 26 that Humphrey can barely keep track. Mrs. Brisbane knows a student is leaving, but Humphrey can't figure out which one. (Even more confusing, Mrs. Brisbane seems unsqueakably happy about it.) The class is studying the Ancient Egyptians, and some of the kids have made up secret clubs and secret codes. Even Aldo is holding back news from Humphrey. Humphrey's job as classroom pet is to help his humans solve their problems, but all these secrets are making it HARD-HARD-HARD! Imagination According to Humphrey:Imaginations are running wild in Mrs. Brisbanes class, but Humphrey is stumped. His friends are writing about where they would go if they could fly, but Humphrey is HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY right where he is in Room 26. Its pawsitively easy for Humphrey to picture exciting adventures with dragons and knights in the story Mrs. Brisbane is reading aloud. He has no trouble coming up with Plans to help his friends and tricks to entertain them. His imagination even goes a little too far when he wonders if Carloss imaginary friend might be a ghost. If only his imagination wouldnt disappear when he tries to write. Luckily, Humphrey likes a challenge, and Mrs. Brisbane has lots of writing tips that do the trick. Members Reviews: Awsome! BEST book ever I RECOMMEND to you a former Philadelphia 76ers and an American football league Good book ''This book is so good Howe abat you do you think it is good so? Wat Cool I think it was good how all the books were together in one so you don't have to download them all seperatly Awesome book!!!! I this book!!!!! It was awesome sweet and great/coo!!! I highly recommend! Please read it's all the expectations u r looking for!

Wednesdays in the Tower Audiobook by Jessica Day George

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jessica Day George) — Thu, 08 May 2014 20:48:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wednesdays in the Tower Subtitle: Tuesdays at the Castle, Book 2 Author: Jessica Day George Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: A castle that is constantly rearranging itself, and a young royal family sworn to protect it... Celie, Rolf, and their beloved Castle Glower are back in this exciting sequel. When her brother Rolf dares her to catch magical Castle Glower creating a new room, Princess Celie takes the challenge! No one knows the Castle better than she does. But as usual, the Castle has ideas of its own. Celie finds the new room first, and inside it is hidden a giant egg. It looks like The Castle wants Celie to care for the egg and whatever creature it hatches! Celie hadn't bargained for a pet, and caring for this one will prove to be especially tricky, once Celie and her siblings realize what else the Castle is hiding.... Members Reviews: Amazing book This book is one of my favorite books and it is just a great book to read to pass the time loved it great family book and it is also a great book to listen to by yourself!!!!!! Brilliant and Fun During the current trend of Youth fiction saturated with dystopia, Jessica Day George has a gift for weaving a fun and intriguing story, that's clean and easy to follow, allowing youth to be heroes but not disregarding positive parental involvement. Just as mysterious and exciting as book 1 I'm thrilled to say that, my daughter who hates reading, is addicted to this series. The second book is just as good as the first. It has a suspenseful plot line that keeps you guessing constantly. The book provides great opportunities to discuss theories, plot development, imagery, and characters. Fun story, good narrator Have listened to this whole series with my children, and we all enjoy them. Fun, clean stories with siblings who love one another (so refreshing!). We also love Lulath's accent, as done by this narrator. Recommended for family listening with younger kids.

The Plot to Kill Hitler Audiobook by Patricia McCormick

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia McCormick) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 05:58:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Plot to Kill Hitler Subtitle: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero Author: Patricia McCormick Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Perfect for fans of suspenseful nonfiction, such as books by Steve Sheinkin, this is a pause-resistant narrative about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and pacifist who became an unlikely hero during World War II and took part in a plot to kill Hitler. Written by two-time National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick, author of Sold and Never Fall Down and coauthor of the young readers' edition of I Am Malala. It was April 5, 1943, and the Gestapo would arrive at any minute. Dietrich Bonhoeffer had been expecting this day for a long time. He had put his papers in order - and left a few notes specifically for Hitler's men to see. Two SS agents climbed the stairs and told the boyish-looking Bonhoeffer to come with them. He calmly said good-bye to his parents, put his Bible under his arm, and left. Upstairs there was proof, in his own handwriting, that this quiet young minister was part of a conspiracy to kill Adolf Hitler. This compelling, brilliantly researched account includes the remarkable discovery that Bonhoeffer was one of the first people to provide evidence to the Allies that Jews were being deported to death camps. It takes listeners from his privileged early childhood to the studies and travel that would introduce him to peace activists around the world - eventually putting this gentle, scholarly pacifist on a deadly course to assassinate one of the most ruthless dictators in history. The Plot to Kill Hitler provides fascinating insights into what makes someone stand up for what's right when no one else is standing with them. It is a question that every generation must answer again and again. Members Reviews: Gripping Very interesting information of historical significance about a theologian who tried desperately to stop the evils of Hitler. My review of The Plot to Kill Bonhoeffer An excellent narrator and a book every human should read. Ma y profound life lessons in it.

The Fourth Apprentice Audiobook by Erin Hunter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erin Hunter) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:45:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fourth Apprentice Subtitle: Warriors: Omen of the Stars, Book 1 Author: Erin Hunter Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Four warrior Clans have shared the land around the lake as equals for many moons. But a prophecy foretells that three ThunderClan cats will hold the power of the stars in their paws. Jayfeather and Lionblaze know that they are two of the cats in the prophecy. Now the brothers must wait for a sign from StarClan to discover the identity of the third cat. Meanwhile, Dovekit and Ivykitkin of the great leader Firestar are poised to become ThunderClan apprentices. Soon one sister will have an ominous dream - and will begin to realize that she possesses mystical skills unmatched by any other cat. In the midst of a cruel season that threatens the lives of all four warrior Clans, bonds will be forged, promises made, and three young cats will start to unravel the secrets that bind them together. Members Reviews: Amazing! The narrator was amazing, and had different voices for each cat. It fits with the feelings of characters, and the drama. I love the this book series. I highly advise people who like adventure stories to read the story. Best narrator Kathleen McInerney can be a tom, a she-cat, and a playful kit and more perfectly. She is the best warriors narrator out of all. Far better than Nanette Savard. Great!!! I love it a great book! It has so much drama. And the voices of the cats kinda tell there feelings! Great listening This book got us through a long road trip. The kids loved it! A bit confusing at first, but the names of the cats start becoming clear in a short time. Did not really grab me until near the end. Do take note that this is from Harper Children's Audio. The narrator lends a cartoonish aspect where even many of the older characters still sound like children--which can be hard to listen to at first. There were also so many names being thrown around, that initially it was hard to follow and to know which of the characters were of actual consequence to the plot. Otherwise the story line was okay, but I probably won't go out of my way to get more books in the series.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret Audiobook by Brian Selznick

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brian Selznick) — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:48:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Invention of Hugo Cabret Author: Brian Selznick Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-07 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 535 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life and his most precious secret are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery. ©2007 Brian Selznick; (P)2006 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc. Critic Reviews: "It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder." (New York Times Book Review) "A true masterpiece." (Publishers Weekly, starred review) "A fast-paced treat for tweens." (People Magazine) Members Reviews: engaging story for the whole family Our family read the book last year when it came out, and it appealed to both my 5 year old son and 7 year old daughter. The book is VERY visual, however, with nearly 1/4 of the pages being full (and very detailed) black and white illustrations that evoke the silent film era that the book refers to. The illustrations actually move the plot of the book forward, so I was skeptical about the ability of an audiobook to do justice to the book. They solve the dilemma of several pages of wordless pictures by resorting to old-style radio sound effects, which work fairly well, and also call to mind days gone by. The book made a car trip go by quickly for everyone, and the kids wanted to start it over again. I'd recommend the story highly, but strongly suggest that you read the book as well in order to really experience Hugo's adventure. A wonderful quick listen I listened to this with my nine-year-old daughter in five short sessions as she read along with the more-than-500-page printed version. Even if you do not listen with a young child, get the printed version. The hundreds of illustrations in the book are magnificent. The recorded version is also enhanced by several mood-creating sound effects which, in my opinion, really added to the enjoyment of the story. The narrator was magnificent in his renderings of all the characters, particularly Georges. If you are hesitant about using a credit for a book that is less than three hours long, make the leap with this one. I guarantee you will choose to listen to it several times because the experience is just that good. what an intruiging story I listened to this book during a long drive, with my mother (in her sixties), my son (six), and myself (30's). This book kept all of our interest, and we could all follow the story line. The sound effects during this reading were great, keeping it interesting and fun. The narrator did a great job, with old timie radio images popping up in my mind throughout. And the story itself shows why they would turn it in to a movie (which was also fabulous), with heart-felt emotions being felt when this poor boy's plight is made clear. I recommend it for all ages! Dare to follow your dreams! What made the experience of listening to The Invention of Hugo Cabret the most enjoyable? It's a quick listen but well worth the credit.

The Castle in the Attic Audiobook by Elizabeth Winthrop

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Winthrop) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:58:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Castle in the Attic Author: Elizabeth Winthrop Narrator: Elizabeth Winthrop Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-10 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: William has just received the best present of his life - an old, real-looking stone and wooden model of a castle, with a drawbridge, a moat, and a finger-high knight to guard the gates. Its the mysterious castle his housekeeper has told him about, and even though William is sad shes leaving, now the castle is his! William cant wait to play with the castle - hes certain theres something magical about it. And sure enough, when he picks up the tiny silver knight, it comes alive in his hand! Sir Simon tells William a mighty story of wild sorcery, wizards, and magic. And suddenly William is off on a fantastic quest to another land and another time - where a fiery dragon and an evil wizard are waiting to do battle.... Critic Reviews: "An absorbing fantasy...suspense and colorful details, as well as a gentle moral precept, make the story special." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Fun kids story. I loved this book as s kid so decided to give it a shot as an adult. I can now see many problems with it but that doesn't matter as a kid. I think it takes he main character through a rewarding adventure that gives a good life lesion at the end. It is also fun to picture. Recommended. Fun and Exciting My husband read this as a kid and wanted to share it with our daughter. It took some time to get rolling and capture her attention but it was great for bedtime. fantastic story Great road trip story for our 8 year old son and us as well...loved it

The Prophet of Yonwood Audiobook by Jeanne DuPrau

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeanne DuPrau) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:60:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Prophet of Yonwood Subtitle: The Third Book of Ember Author: Jeanne DuPrau Narrator: Becky Ann Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-06 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 245 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: As the people of Yonwood scramble to make sense of the woman's mysterious utterances, Nickie explores the oddities she finds around town, her great-grandfather's peculiar journals and papers, a reclusive neighbor who studies the heavens, a strange boy who is fascinated with snakes, all while keeping an eye out for ways to help the world. Is this vision her chance? Or is it already too late to avoid a devastating war? In this prequel to the acclaimed The City of Ember and The People of Sparks, Jeanne DuPrau investigates how, in a world that seems out of control, hope and comfort can be found in the strangest of places. Members Reviews: Very imaginative prequel to the City of Ember This is book 3 of 4 in the "Ember" series which describes a post-apocalyptic earth in hopeful terms. I like that part of the series' approach, though the overall style can be a little pedantic (in my adult opinion) for moral lessons. However, the target audience is juvenile readers so I think the clarity and overt description of moral connections is likely appropriate. All middle and elementary schoolers I have spoken to about this book have really enjoyed it. This book predates the City of Ember by it seems at least a hundred years if not more. The reader, if s/he started with the City of Ember, will be hooked on wondering how/when the nuclear war will start. The initiate will also be hooked on this question due to DuPrau's skillfull story telling. Character development and plot continuity are well executed here. I probably enjoyed this book a bit more than The People of Sparks, though the entire series is worth a read. A bit pale in comparison to the rest of 'Ember' I would recommend this book primarily only to someone who really, really loved the world of Ember and wanted to learn a bit more of the author's imagined history behind it. There are some fun moments and interesting characters, but hardly any of the magic (figuratively) and mystery which makes the rest of the Ember books so endearing. Still, I enjoyed it enough as I do fall into that segment of curious wonderers who were looking for any bits of Ember-related lore to listen to. Perfect This is an amazing book! It teaches beautiful lessons and taught my daughter to love the world. She has a hard time reading and this is perfect for her! This book has astonishing surprises around every corner and a good lesson. A small story and a Prequel Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? In this series I like book 1 best, book 2 second, then this book third. I have not yet read book 4. I preferred book 2 for the simple reason that it was closer to the story that so captivated me in the first book. Book 4 will go back not only to Lina and Doon but to Ember itself. So I am glad to have read this if for no other reason than to be ready to finish out the story. I liked the book well enough. Though, I was misunderstanding the scope of this work. I have in my head at the beginning of a book an idea of what the story will encompass. I was wrong here. The scope is smaller than I envisioned. Less happens overall and what happens is less relevant overall to the whole. Some people have complained that the connection was too tenuous to the series and only became clear towards the very end, or that it wasn't strong enough to warrant inclusion.

Surprise Island Audiobook by Gertrude Chandler Warner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gertrude Chandler Warner) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:27:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Surprise Island Subtitle: The Boxcar Children Mysteries #2 Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner Narrator: Phyllis Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-11 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Summer vacation on an almost private island gives the Aldens a challenge. Members Reviews: Awesome Story What made the experience of listening to Surprise Island the most enjoyable? Joe's surprise and the cave kept us on the edge of our seats. What was one of the most memorable moments of Surprise Island? Catching lobsters was memorable because it would be fun to do the same. What about Phyllis Newmans performance did you like? She used different voices for each character, and was easy to listen to. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Benny was sweet when he kept saying how Joe was his best friend, and then also included his siblings and Watch as best friends, too. Any additional comments? A great story to listen to in the morning while eating breakfast. Narrators voice has mean tone to it What disappointed you about Surprise Island? Voice is too stern. My 9 year old didn't like it. What could Gertrude Chandler Warner have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Sweet voice What didnt you like about Phyllis Newmans performance? Voice If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Surprise Island? Don't know Any additional comments? You need east to find enjoyable books searchable by child's she and gender. Sweet story but dated Feels very 1950's.... my son enjoyed but it was hard to listen to girls baking pies etc. wholesome-yes but story moves a little slowly and not that captivating. Different Time, Thus No Stranger Danger My child enjoyed this book, we use audio during traffic, however I cringed many times at how often the children welcome in an adult stranger, tell that adult all of their personal information and their family's personal information. I suppose this was more acceptable during the period that these books were written, but it is something to be aware of before your child listens so you can explain the dangers, again.

Black Beauty Audiobook by Anna Sewell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Sewell) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:14:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Beauty Author: Anna Sewell Narrator: Peter Batchelor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-12 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The compelling tale of a spirited young Thoroughbred. Anna Sewell said that her purpose in writing this novel was "to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses." The book broke records for sales and is the sixth best seller in the English language. Members Reviews: Black Beauty Black Beauty is a well thought out book. It is extremely intriguing, and quite happy but not the all of the book is happy which can be good because when the book turned from sad to happy I was thrilled. It feels the the reader is feeling the same emotions. This book is fantastic and I would recommend it to any pony lover Even more enjoyable than when I read it as a child As a horse crazy girl, I enjoyed this book, but as an adult, I enjoyed more of the social nuances of the story. and feel it is a quite decently written story. And we'll performed. black beauty I felt that the narration of this book was poor and a little depressing for a story that in places is also very sad. Desperately needs post-edting Any additional comments? Part 3 Chapter 24 needs post-editing - it has all of Batchelor's mistakes still in it!

The Problem Child Audiobook by Michael Buckley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Buckley) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:11:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Problem Child Subtitle: The Sisters Grimm Author: Michael Buckley Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 352 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The Sisters Grimm books are hits with young readers and critics. In their third outing, Sabrina and Daphne confront the menace behind the family's troubles, Little Red Riding Hood. After meeting their recently returned uncle Jake, the girls embark on a harrowing quest to reconstruct the mythical vorpal blade, the only weapon capable of killing Red's pet and bodyguard, the dreaded Jabberwocky. ©2006 Michael Buckley; (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC Members Reviews: My 12 year old loved this series This series was second only to the Percy Jackson books in how eagerly my son awaited the next installment. If you have a child in the 8 to 12 year old range these books will be a big hit. The narration was quite good as well. Love it, major cliff hanger series. Any additional comments? I really enjoyed these books but the books end as real cliff hangers and it can be really tough to know you need 9 credits to go through this series. Another excellent family freindly tale My 5 year old daughter is almost obsessed with this series. In this tale, we discover who has Henry and Veronica, more is revealed about the scarlet hand, and oh...I won't spoil it for you. These tales are excellently written and wonderfully performed by Mr. Ganser. There are a great little listen for those longer trips with you kids in the car. I highly recommend them. Book Three This is book three of the series. Start with The Fairy-Tale Detectives. These are very funny stories and have many moral notes to teach kids and adults. Such as every action (magic) has a cost. We have enjoyed listening as a family. I've now got to get book 4 ready! this is a some of the intake group of people who a I am a beautiful person. I have a great day. I hav the same time. I have a great day. I hav the same time. I have a great day.

Rise of Allies Audiobook by E.G. Foley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E.G. Foley) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 01:55:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rise of Allies Subtitle: The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 4 Author: E.G. Foley Narrator: Jamie du Pont MacKenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Foley Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 317 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Every spring, the aristocratic magical families of Victorian England gather secretly at Merlin Hall to hobnob and to hold the annual Fey Parliament. While the adults of Magic-kind - from wizards to wood elves, fauns to fairies, giants to djinnis, and their human counterparts - debate matters of importance, the gifted youths must undergo the dreaded Assessments, testing their supernatural abilities. For rascally Jake Everton, the boy Earl of Griffon, the pressure's on! Hungry to qualify for the elite Lightrider program that guarantees a life of adventure, Jake must prove himself to the Elders as a worthy future hero-in-training. But when a mysterious junior witch arrives at Merlin Hall with secrets in her eyes and danger at her heels, Jake and his friends must unite to defeat the dark forces that have invaded the Gathering and have sworn the frightfully-talented girl's destruction. Join Jake and Dani, Archie and Isabelle on an epic journey into a world of enchantment, making marvelous new friends... and terrible new enemies. Members Reviews: Rise of the best book so far! i will amid this: E.G. Foley is officially my favorite author right now. Rise of Allies: The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 4 proves that in so many ways. 1: I was so happy to read this. 2: I read it 3 times already 3: I always find it so hard to writhe about the books from E.G. Foley because i love is so much. And 4: I love the next book more then the last all the time, and if i could i would give this book 6 out of 5. I am so happy about this book, and you should read this too. What can i say about Jamie du Pont MacKenzie that i not said before? I love his voice, i love his performance and i love that he loves what he is reading. A more perfect narrater you cant find, and why look when you have it here? Jamie du Pont MacKenzie i love you! I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author in exchange for an unbiased review. My favorite one yet! Narration - Jamie du Pont MacKenzie, Wonderful as usual. I think this may be my favorite of this series. The gang has to go through their magical assessments, meet the queen, deal with their own insecurities and jealousies as they witness the skills of their peers and we learn more about life for and requirements of light riders and guardians. Two more talented youngsters join Jake and company for a magical and dangerous adventure as they travel through paintings, deal with a part troll boy, a dangerous vampire, some stinky little mischief makers and we get to spend more time with an old eight legged friend. Such a great series, geared towards kids but is also terrifically fun for adults! Love it! I received a copy of this audiobook free of charge from audiobookblast in exchange for an unbiased review Giggles, gasps, and new adventures! The Gryphon Chronicles have another adventure, and this one is longer! Jake, Dani, Archie, and Izzy are back with old friends and make new ones as well. And more frightening enemies. Jake suffers the anticipation and trials of the tests known as the Assessment, hoping that he will pass muster to be considered for a Lightrider like hos parents were. There are many new adventures and his friends also learn more about themselves. While written for younger readers, the kinds of growth and self-awareness depicted are applicable to most of us.

A Snicker of Magic Audiobook by Natalie Lloyd

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Natalie Lloyd) — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 11:55:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Snicker of Magic Author: Natalie Lloyd Narrator: Cassandra Morris Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-14 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 372 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Introducing an extraordinary new voice - a magical debut that will make your skin tingle, your eyes glisten...and your heart sing. Midnight Gulch used to be a magical place, a town where people could sing up thunderstorms and dance up sunflowers. But that was long ago, before a curse drove the magic away. Twelve-year-old Felicity knows all about things like that; her nomadic mother is cursed with a wandering heart. But when she arrives in Midnight Gulch, Felicity thinks her luck's about to change. A "word collector", Felicity sees words everywhere - shining above strangers, tucked into church eaves, and tangled up her dog's floppy ears - but Midnight Gulch is the first place she's ever seen the word "home". And then there's Jonah, a mysterious, spiky-haired do-gooder who shimmers with words Felicity's never seen before, words that make Felicity's heart beat a little faster. Felicity wants to stay in Midnight Gulch more than anything, but first, she'll need to figure out how to bring back the magic, breaking the spell that's been cast over the town...and her mother's broken heart. Members Reviews: LOVE TASTE AS SWEET AS COTTON CANDY YOUR WORDS ARE PURE MAGIC This is one of the books were the writer goes out of her way to be magically descriptive. To make her words tasty and sweet. It is about the words and not the story. A couple of times I thought a story was going to happen, but it took a back seat to words, words and more words. THREADBARE I was a military brat and I know that feeling of being a new kid. From kindergarten to fourth grade I went to a different school each year. I moved four times during my high school years. Like the main character it made me an introvert and very shy. I dreaded my first day at every school I ever went to. This could have been a story I could have gotten into. I like words, but when they help make the story, not when they take over the story. PUMPERNICKEL I think Lloyd missed the boat, by not making this a teen book. If she would have made the main character a high school student, there would have been a larger audience for the story. I find it hard to believe that young kids would stand for eight hours of syrupy sweet words. This was like Dr. Seuss on steroids. BEETLE I thought the narrator was great. Magical My 12 year old daughter and I listened to this book together . it was like our own little book club! I enjoyed it as much as she did Poetic and magical Any additional comments? Loved that this was read with the voice of the child. It's a book of family, friendship, community and love artistically represented and fun to read. It's a great book for preteens, teens, adults ... a sweet and magical story for all ages. i loved this book i have been reading this book since november and have loved every seound of it. In the begining its a little boring but dont give up on it. Very enjoyable read I really enjoyed this book. I wasn't sure in the beginning, but the further I went, the more I liked it. I was dying to get to the duel and I wasn't disappointed! I recommend this book.

Who Was Walt Disney? Audiobook by Whitney Stewart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Whitney Stewart) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:34:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Was Walt Disney? Subtitle: Who Was...? Author: Whitney Stewart Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the side of his family's white house. His family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world. This biography reveals the man behind the magic. This book is not authorized, licensed, or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company or any affiliate. Members Reviews: She was super excited and started reading it that day My niece is a big Disney fan, and so i got this for her for Christmas. She was super excited and started reading it that day. Five Stars great book for elementary age research Five Stars GREAT The biography is complete and interesting for young learners. ... The biography is complete and interesting for young learners. I bought them for students who learn English as a second language and they are suitable for them. Five Stars Perfect

Shadow of the Shark Audiobook by Mary Pope Osborne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Pope Osborne) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:16:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadow of the Shark Author: Mary Pope Osborne Narrator: Mary Pope Osborne Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Jack and Annie are diving into danger when the magic tree house whisks them away to shark-infested waters in this next adventure in the New York Times best-selling Magic Tree House series! It's a dream vacation for Jack and Annie - or is it? When Teddy, a young sorcerer, offers to send Jack and Annie on a dream vacation, they can't wait to go. The brother-and-sister pair wish for a trip to a beach paradise, and the magic tree house whisks them off to the coast of Mexico. Everything starts out perfectly as they raft around a coral reef. But then a hungry shark attacks! And their dream vacation turns into a nightmare! Have more fun with Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House. Members Reviews: I wish we could get another one! My daughter loves all stories by Mary Pope Osborne and this one was not a disappointment. Great for a car ride or quiet time.

Middle School Mayhem Audiobook by Rachel Renée Russell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rachel Renée Russell) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:47:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Middle School Mayhem Subtitle: The Misadventures of Max Crumbly, Book 2 Author: Rachel Renée Russell Narrator: Kyle Beltran Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: From number-one New York Times best-selling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renee Russell comes the second book in an all-new series about Max Crumbly and his daily ups and downs in middle school. When we last left our hero, Max Crumbly, he had crash-landed on top of a Mighty Meat Monster pizza after taking a late-night tumble through the vents at South Ridge Middle School - and he was completely surrounded by three ruthless criminals! Will Max be shredded to bits like mozzarella cheese on the hard and crunchy pizza crust of doom? Can his friend and sidekick, computer whiz Erin, help get him out of this sticky situation alive? Members Reviews: Fun book! My 10 year old loved this book!! Very fun to read aloud together, also. We can't get enough of Max and can't wait to read the next in series! Five Stars Granddaughter started reading Christmas evening. Couldn't wait to start. She really likes the book. Loveit I love Rachel Renée Russell book series "dork diaries" and I obviously like this one.the first book i ever read was her 4th book of the dork diaries series and since than. I loved it i wait each year or so for her new book to come out. Happy child Happy daughter. She loves this series. Five Stars Great book! My daughter loves it. Shipping is fast. Amazon is the best!

All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook Audiobook by Leslie Connor

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leslie Connor) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 03:32:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook Author: Leslie Connor Narrator: Michael Crouch, Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: From Leslie Connor, award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch, comes a soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up. All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful story, perfect for fans of Wonder and When You Reach Me. Eleven-year-old Perry was born and raised by his mom at the Blue River Co-ed Correctional Facility in tiny Surprise, Nebraska. His mom is a resident on Cell Block C, and so far Warden Daugherty has made it possible for them to be together. That is, until a new district attorney discovers the truth - and Perry is removed from the facility and forced into a foster home. When Perry moves to the outside world, he feels trapped. Desperate to be reunited with his mom, Perry goes on a quest for answers about her past crime. As he gets closer to the truth, he will discover that love makes people resilient no matter where they come from...but can he find a way to tell everyone what home truly means? Members Reviews: Excellent lesson in life! Michael Crouch skillfully and lovingly voiced each character especially the honorable Perry Cook. This wonderful book gives us unique very human people in an unusual situation , and challenges us not to judge a book by its cover. Feel Good Amazing! such an amazing story. Could not put it down. Ends and I want to know more about Perry and Jessica. Fun and Inspiring This was a fantastic book! The narrators did a wonderful job of capturing the voices of Perry and Jessica, and drawing me in to the story. I kept finding things to do around the house so I could continue to listen! I loved the journey of Perry in discovering his (and his mother's) pasts. And Connor did a great job in writing the villain. Stepdad Tom was the quintessential condescending adult, but he also had heart and had redeeming qualities. The listening experience on this one was fun, especially since it was so much based on auditory storytelling among the inmates, and the narrators did a good job with the voices. Highly Recommended. Audible 20 Review Sweepstakes Entry Outstanding production I can't think of anything to criticize about this audiobook. As a native Nebraskan, I appreciate the pitch-perfect narration and characters. really good for middle School readers I loved this book it really caught my attention. My love for this book's enormous.

Poppy Audiobook by Avi

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Avi) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:25:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Poppy Author: Avi Narrator: John McDonough Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In Dimwood Forest, all the mice know that moving beyond Grey House requires the permission of the great horned owl, Mr. Ocax. No one but Mr. Ocax can guarantee protection against the horrible porcupines who lurk in the forest, waiting to grab innocent creatures. He frequently reminds the trusting mice of his importance, as he snatches careless ones for his frequent meals. But Poppy is a curious mouse, and a little foolish. When she is caught dancing in the moonlight on Bannock Hill, she soon faces not only the great owl, but a huge porcupine, and an impossible challenge. Poppy, an ALA Notable Children's Book, is a warm and lively tale for young listeners and their parents. Through the award-winning talents of the master storyteller Avi, the tiny creature's far-ranging adventure provides a hearty lesson about bullies and celebrates the strength of a courageous spirit. Members Reviews: This is terrible The way the narrator talks is terrible. But the book is fine. Good job Avi Just wonderful! What did you love best about Poppy? My eight year old absolutely loved this story read aloud. He was captivated by the performance and loved the story. What was one of the most memorable moments of Poppy? The ending of course!

Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Audiobook by Rick Riordan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Riordan) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:17:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead Subtitle: Magnus Chase, Book 3 Author: Rick Riordan Narrator: Michael Crouch Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan, read by Michael Crouch. Loki the trickster god is free from his chains. Now he's readying Naglfar, the Ship of the Dead, armed with a host of giants and zombies, to sail against the Norse gods and begin the final battle of Ragnarok. It's up to Magnus Chase and his friends to stop Loki's plans, but to do so they will have to sail across the oceans of Midgard, Jotunheim and Niflheim in a desperate race to reach Naglfar before it's ready to sail on Midsummer's Day. Along the way, they will face angry sea gods, hostile giants, and an evil fire-breathing dragon who happens to be a former acquaintance. But Magnus's biggest challenge will be facing his own inner demons. To defeat Loki, Magnus will need to use words, not force. This will require finding a magical elixir so deadly that it will either make Magnus Chase powerful enough to out-talk the silver-tongued Loki, or destroy Magnus utterly. Members Reviews: emotional and beautiful perfect ending to a wonderfull series! rick riordan did it again folks! an absolute masterpiece. even at nearly 40 I LOVE this series Rick writes as though each and every character is his best friend! The way Alex has grown is amazing. His understanding of Muslim culture is inciteful. The way it all comes together keeps you entertained to the very last word and leaves you wanting the next book.... like now! Excellent Easy to follow, comfortable pace. I really enjoy listening to this narrator who put emotion into the words. Magnus chase ship of dead it is a very good book I would recommend it to you if you like advancers and hero stuff So amazing! I love this book! this is my 19th time listening to it. It's a nice touch to when you have insomnia, it keeps me asleep longer.

The Island of Graves Audiobook by Lisa McMann

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa McMann) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 02:43:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Island of Graves Subtitle: The Unwanteds 6 Author: Lisa McMann Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 219 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: On the brink of war, the fates of both Artimé and Quill are at stake in book six of the New York Times best-selling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter." Alex and Aaron Stowe are at a crossroads. Everything Aaron has worked so hard to build in Quill has crumbled. Fallen from the height of power and influence and left for dead in a foreign place, Aaron has lost everything, and now he must humbly beg for food from those who saved his life. In Artimé, Alex chooses his people over his brother and abandons his search for Aaron, closing the door on that relationship forever. The Artimeans need his focus now more than ever as they face the terrifying power of a new enemy who has taken control of Quill - the notoriously evil Gondoleery Rattrapp. Desperate to stop her, Alex embarks on a risky mission to enlist help from an unlikely ally, and along the way he's determined to rescue a lone sailor from monstrous beasts with mysterious origins - a sailor who just might show Alex a different world. As he prepares for an epic war with all of Quill and Artime hanging in the balance, Alex must place his faith in a reckless plan...and hope that he and all of his friends make it through alive. Members Reviews: This series just gets better and better! This is one of the most imaginative series since Harry Potter. I can't wait to read the next book. Definitely one you'll want to share with kids and grandkids! The narration brings it alive and makes it that much more enjoyable . Well done! Amazing series Wonderful book. Extremely imaginative. The narrator is excellent. He really brings life to the characters. Thank you. Lori Haase Loved it! Loved the ending. Engaging throughout and interesting twists and turns. Miracles do happen even by the unexpected underdog. BEST BOOK EVER I love how all the aspects of the story work together. This book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time! I hope that the seventh book is just as or even more amazing! Awesome My husband and I love this series! We need more road trips so we can listen to the last book!

11 Birthdays Audiobook by Wendy Mass

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wendy Mass) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:57:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 11 Birthdays Author: Wendy Mass Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-10 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Amanda is reliving her 11th birthday over and over again - even the fight with her best friend, Leo. How can she fix everything and put the day behind her? Only time, friendship, and luck will tell. Critic Reviews: "Emboldened by the idea of daily do-overs, [Amanda] discovers that small changes in her attitude and actions result in sometimes-subtle, sometimes-monumental shifts in results for herself, her family, and her friends. A rewarding choice for readers and a natural for booktalks and discussion groups." (Booklist) Members Reviews: In the words of a 9 yr old What made the experience of listening to 11 Birthdays the most enjoyable? My name is Jackson, and I read this book for Battle of the books. I am 9. I thought it was going to be a girly book, but it wasn't. It was really good. I liked the person who read it. They had great voices and made it sound real. I liked the way the book left you wondering what would happen next. You were rooting for the two main characters the whole time. you wanted them to succeed. You'd think it would be boring to repeat a day, but this book was not boring. It had us all hooked. What did you like best about this story? I liked the twist. You'll have to read it to see what I mean. No spoliers from me. Which character as performed by Kathleen McInerney was your favorite? The old lady with the duck shaped birthmark! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It builds up and resets so much. I didn't cry, but I yelled out frustrated every time the day repeated. Any additional comments? You should read it! You wont be disappointed. Great Fun! If you could sum up 11 Birthdays in three words, what would they be? Two kids experience the same day 11 times in a row, until they figure out how to get their lives back to normal. What did you like best about this story? The way Wendy Mass writes makes it great fun for kids. What does Kathleen McInerney bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Expressions, and voices, and the right pace. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Probably not Perfect Family listening Veteran narrator Kathleen McInerney is perfectly matched with author Wendy Mass in this naturalistic book about 11 year old Amanda and her best boy friend Leo - with a touch of magic realism thrown in to help them get through a year of being on the outs with each other. This story captivated our whole family (including girls ages 8 and 11) on a 6 hour drive last weekend - I only wished it had been 30 minutes longer because as soon as it finished the "I'm bored" chorus started. McInerney deftly handles both narration and the true to life dialogue. Lexi haag review 11 birthdays 100 percent amazing loved the book so much it had a life lesson on forgive and forget1000/10 Great book! I loved how they really got into the main characters head! Leo and Amanda both are troublemakers but they have good intentions! Really good book!

Masterminds: Payback Audiobook by Gordon Korman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gordon Korman) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:02:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masterminds: Payback Author: Gordon Korman Narrator: Ramon de Ocampo, Tarah Consoli, Kelly Jean Badgley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The thrilling finale to the New York Times best-selling Masterminds series from middle grade star author Gordon Korman. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and James Patterson. After a serious betrayal from one of their former friends, the clones of Project Osiris are on the run again. Now separated into pairs, Eli and Tori and Amber and Malik are fighting to survive in the real world. Amber and Malik track down the one person they think can help them prove the existence of Project Osiris, notorious mob boss Gus Alabaster, also known as Malik's DNA donor. But as Malik gets pulled into the criminal world - tantalized by hints of a real family - his actions put him and Amber into greater danger. Eli and Tori get sucked into even bigger conspiracies as they hunt down Project Osiris' most closely guarded secrets - who does Eli's DNA come from? With a surprising new ally and another cross-country adventure, the four will have to work together to overcome the worst parts of themselves if they are going to end Project Osiris once and for all. Members Reviews: Fun escapade Enjoyed this wild ride of a story. Fun and action packed. A great romp for kids and adults as well. This is the last of a three book series. They are all good. One minor drawback...one male narrator uses a lisp when a girl is speaking. It is irritating enough that occasionally I lost the thread of the story thinking about the lisp. Five Stars This 3 book series was a thriller for both my eleven year old granddaughter and for me. We a listen in the car on the days that I pick her up from school. Great book I loved this series. The thrilling adventures and action was great. Totally something to try out, but only if finish all the books. great! osm ending to this series.. you'll like this if you like action... i wish project oscirus wudve got punished tho.. waited for part 3 - not disappointed Loved the whole series. I enjoyed listening with my grandson. Fun time for both of us.

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key Audiobook by Jack Gantos

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Gantos) — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:20:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key Author: Jack Gantos Narrator: Jack Gantos Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: And whether he's wreaking havoc on a class trip or swallowing his house key, Joey's problems are getting worse. In fact, his behavior is so off the wall that his teachers are threatening to send him to the special-ed center downtown. Joey knows he's really a good kid, but no matter how hard he tries to do the right thing, something always seems to go wrong. Will he ever get anything right? Critic Reviews: "An accurate, compassionate and humorous appraisal of a boy with attention-deficit disorder.... For young readers touched by ADD - and for their teachers and parents - Joey gives us the key to his world." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Good or bad Goooooooooooood goooooooooood gooooooooooooood so good the worst thing about this book is the swear around the end get the book now!!!!!! Touching and Relevant Triggers: Child abuse, alcoholism Narration: Great Story: My 9 year old son and I listened to this touching story of Joey Pigza, his struggles with impulse control, ADHD, some really complex emotions and an imperfect mother who loves him fiercely. Joey gets kicked out of school after a series of accidents brought on by his poor choices & impulse control issues. He gets sent to a scary special school where he struggles to turn things around so when his 6 week suspension is up, he'll be alowed back into his class. The reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because there is so much emphasis placed on finding the right medication and I would have really liked to see some more emphasis on the coping skills that Joey learned. Great story overall and great depiction of struggles with ADHD. About the triggers: This book touches on the abuse of Joey by his grandmother in two scenes - one scene, toward the beginning of the book, she tries unsuccessfully to lock him in the refrigerator and immediately after she runs away and doesn't appear in the rest of the book. The other scene, Joey reveals some mental abuse by the grandma where she forced him to act like a dog and hit him with a flyswatter if he didn't. The book reveals Joey's mother used to have a drinking problem and his absent father still does. His father doesn't appear in this book. No drunkenness is depicted in the story. Thought-provoking children's story Would you consider the audio edition of Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key to be better than the print version? For commuting purposes, the audio version is better. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? A misunderstood boy gets the help he needs. I can relate w/Joey, its hard being treated diff. Would you listen to Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key again? Why? yes, its got a lot of insight about overactive imaginations.

Ms. Bixby's Last Day Audiobook by John David Anderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John David Anderson) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 07:07:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ms. Bixby's Last Day Author: John David Anderson Narrator: Jesse Bernstein, Ramon de Ocampo, Maxwell Glick Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: John David Anderson, author of Sidekicked and The Dungeoneers, returns with a funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking contemporary story about three boys, one teacher, and a day none of them will ever forget. Everyone knows there are different kinds of teachers. The boring ones, the mean ones, the ones who try too hard, the ones who stopped trying long ago. The ones you'll never remember and the ones you want to forget. Ms. Bixby is none of these. She's the sort of teacher who makes you feel like school is somehow worthwhile. Who recognizes something in you that sometimes you don't even see in yourself. Who you never want to disappoint. What Ms. Bixby is is one of a kind. Topher, Brand, and Steve know this better than anyone. And so when Ms. Bixby unexpectedly announces that she won't be able to finish the school year, they come up with a risky plan - more of a quest, really - to give Ms. Bixby the last day she deserves. Through the three very different stories they tell, we begin to understand what Ms. Bixby means to each of them - and what the three of them mean to each other. Members Reviews: Road Trip We listened to this on a road trip. What we didn't expect is how enthralled we became with the story and characters. The writing is beautiful and drew our imaginations into the story. Our 12 year old gives this 5 stars and says this is a great book. We enjoyed the opportunity to share a book like this one where the entire family could track and enjoy. Sweet story ... But it makes me sad that all three boys had to depend so heavily, emotionally, on their teacher instead of getting the support they needed from their parents. This book would probably be too sad for my 10 year-old to listen to and he would get very mad at the parents in the story. A great story! I listened to this with my 10 year old daughter. My husband and I are both teachers and there was so much to this story to chuckle at and appreciate in regards to "life in school", both from the perspective of being an adult, and from the perspective of being a student. We've all had a favorite teacher or two (I hope!), and the way we feel about them is very special. This story was funny, inspiring, and tugs at your heartstrings. My daughter and I both loved it. We also loved hearing the voices and perspectives of all three boys. It was a great way to tell the story. awesome This book is absolutely compelling and perfect. Great narrative. I would certainly recommend this book Review. Narrator was fine. Story was awful. Sorry, but it was a step by step of the students and their daily adventures, which doesn't connect to the premise.

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 Audiobook by Lauren Tarshis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Tarshis) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 08:06:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 Subtitle: I Survived, Book 12 Author: Lauren Tarshis Narrator: Thérèse Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The next book in the New York Times best-selling I Survived series will place listeners right in the middle of the deadly Joplin Tornado of 2011. A catastrophic tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, in 2011. It was part of a larger tornado outbreak in the spring of that year, and reached a maximum width of nearly one mile during its path through the southern part of the city, killing 158 people, and injuring over 1,000. It caused damages amounting to $2.8 billion, making it the costliest single tornado in US history. Lauren will bring her signature intensity to this distinctly American natural disaster, placing a young boy in the middle of one of the deadliest tornadoes to strike the United States since 1947. Members Reviews: The story keeps you interested! My son was glued to this story. His favorite I Survived series. highly recommended for little boys

Sarah, Plain and Tall Audio Collection Audiobook by Patricia MacLachlan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia MacLachlan) — Tue, 30 Nov 2004 18:09:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sarah, Plain and Tall Audio Collection Author: Patricia MacLachlan Narrator: Glenn Close Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: "I will come by train. I will wear a yellow bonnet. I am plain and tall," Sarah writes Papa. And so begins the journey for Sarah, Papa, Anna, and Caleb in Patricia MacLachlan's masterpiece, Sarah, Plain and Tall. In Skylark, a drought turns the land dry and brown and Sarah takes Anna and Caleb back to the city as Papa stays behind. Will the family ever be reunited? Caleb's Story continues the saga of Sarah and her family on the prairie. All the beloved characters return for another important episode in their lives, this time narrated by Caleb, offering a new perspective. Critic Reviews: Newbery Medal Winner, 1986 Members Reviews: Missing Skylark, but still excellent The 4 hours and 22 minutes includes Sarah, Plain and Tall and Caleb's Story, and an interview with the author. But there was no Skylark. What was there was excellent, both the story and the narration. My six year old and nine year old listened raptly, as did I. I liked that it had a complicated family (mail order bride becomes a step mother), and complicated emotions, painted against a prairie farm back drop. It feels true. great story This is in the vain of Little House on the Prairie but more grown up. There were real emotions shared with the characters Wonderful story and performance A story of family of a different time in history. A story of love, blended families , relationships and the importance of forgiveness. Recommend for any age. My favorite audio book,because it appeals to all ages.A lovely story of brave people who work and enjoy each other..Its narrated It's beautifully narrated by Glen Close and a love story that shows h ow one family survives when the odds are against them. Awesome Loved it. It was a great audible book. It reminded me of the movies. Thank you.

Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? Audiobook by Roberta Edwards

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roberta Edwards) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:29:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? Author: Roberta Edwards Narrator: Kevin Pariseau Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-09 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only 13 paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time - Italy during the Renaissance. ©2005 Grosset & Dunlap; (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Good kids biography of da Vinci This was an excellent introduction to da Vinci for my son, but enjoyable for me as well. I like the tone and length for a biography for children. This whole series of books is excellent and my children have listened to these for fun. I have enjoyed them all too. The narrator is great as well. Highly recommended! good little read/ listen...loved it. I would recommend to any little history buff. My ten year old loved it. Jesus Good info. Children's Book This is a good book with a lot of basic information. It is more a quick summary than a comprehensive biography. Love Leonardo! I'm the parent writing this after finishing this audible with my son. we get the audibles to go with the books we are reading. it helps to reinforce what he's read and helps him comprehend better. this was a great read/listen! my son loves art, that's why he chose Di Vinci. he stopped it many times to talk about facts. I can see myself getting more who was books/audibles! Really useful info and a great book I loved this book. I would suggest the s book to anyone. Great story, great information, great book.

Swallows and Amazons Audiobook by Arthur Ransome

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur Ransome) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:39:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swallows and Amazons Author: Arthur Ransome Narrator: Alison Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 295 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: We attribute their success to two facts: first, Ransome is a great storyteller and, second, he clearly writes from first-hand experience. Independence and initiative are qualities any child can understand, and every volume in this collection celebrates these virtues. Swallows and Amazons, the book that started it all in 1930, introduces the Walker family, the camp on Wild Cat Island, the able-bodied catboat "Swallow", and the two intrepid Amazons, plucky Nancy and Peggy Blackett. (All 12 novels in the Swallows and Amazons series have been brought to life in the U.S. in print by David R. Godine, Publisher.) Members Reviews: Idyllic, Funny, Vivid Childhood Adventure-Play This is an utterly charming audiobook! Arthur Ransome's story about the four Walker siblings ("Able Seaman" Titty being my favorite!) and the two "Amazon Pirate" girls and their idyllic adventures during a perfect August in 1929 sailing around a big lake in the Lake District and camping on Wild Cat Island in it is vividly, humorously, winningly told. Ransome is so good at capturing how kids play, with one half of their minds and hearts in fantasyland (pirates, explorers, the Pacific ocean, sharks, buried treasure, sea battles, walking the plank, deserted islands, etc.) and one half in the real world (making safe fires, cleaning fish and pots and pans, teaching a younger sibling how to swim, managing sailboats efficiently, etc.). He's so good at depicting how their thoughts and imaginations and hearts work! And his girls, especially Titty and Nancy, are at least as imaginative, bold, wild, and strong as the boys. I cringed at first when I heard the kids referring to the "natives" (locals) from the standpoint, I thought, of "civilized white explorers," but then it turned out to be their way of signifying killjoy adults who are too serious to enter into the kids' fantasy world and became a complex and interesting use of language. The reader, Alison Larkin, is perfectly suited to the book. She speaks clearly, thoroughly understands and feels what she's reading, slightly varies her voice for the different characters (from Ship's Boy Roger to Captain Flint), and speaks with infectious good humor and spirit, so that listening to Ransome's delightful text becomes a big smiling and chuckling pleasure. The book is also surprisingly moving (without being at all sentimental), as when, near the end, Mrs. Dixon, the local farm woman who has been supplying the kids with fresh milk every morning, says she'll miss them after they leave the lake the next day, and Titty says, "But we'll be back next year and every year after that for ever and ever," and Mrs. Dixon replies, "Aye This book is a treat! What a marvelous book this is! Listening to Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" made me nostalgic for a childhood I didn't even have... Children are sure to find the book delightful, as the characters are very appealing and their resourcefulness quite inspiring. Alison Larkin's narration is pitch-perfect. Each character has his or her own, distinctive "voice," and Larkin does a beautiful job of making the adventure very real.

The Black Reckoning Audiobook by John Stephens

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Stephens) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 18:26:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Reckoning Subtitle: Books of Beginning Author: John Stephens Narrator: Jim Dale Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-15 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 447 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The final book in the best-selling Books of Beginning trilogy that began with The Emerald Atlas, which the New York Times called "a new Narnia for the tween set." The adventures of siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma come to a stunning conclusion when they must find the last Book of Beginning - the Book of Death - before the Dire Magnus does, for when all three books are united, their combined power will be unstoppable. Soon Emma is on a journey to places both worldly and otherworldly, confronting terrifying monsters and ghosts, and what is darkest within herself. As the fabric of time begins to fray, she becomes the final piece of an extraordinary puzzle. Only if she can master the powers of this most dangerous book will she, Kate, and Michael be able to save the world from the dramatic, deadly final confrontation between magical and ordinary people that the Dire Magnus has in store. Members Reviews: Didn't finish the series well Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes, just to finish the trilogy, but it's not nearly as good as the first two. If youve listened to books by John Stephens before, how does this one compare? I don't think he knew how to finish the story. Love is the point I loved this trilogy so much. The scope of the stories was wide--saving the very fabric of the universe. I was caught up in the characters, who developed over time. The ending was beautiful and there were so many surprises on the way. Whilst full of magic, the story like all the best, is deeply human. If at points briefly philosophically didactic, it's entirely forgivable because the pace of the plot moves quickly and much of the characters' choices depend on what they know of the universe. Jim Dale's narration is outstanding. As far as I'm concerned, he could read recipe ingredients and I would be captivated. His narration of the children's thoughts made me laugh aloud. There is so much humor woven into the text, and a less experienced voice actor might have missed it. As it was, this was an incredible listen. A lot of stories with this kind of scope have difficulty wrapping themselves up. I was pleasantly surprised and moved to tears by the ending of this trilogy. It reminded me of Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings (in a good way), and was full of its own surprises. I expected so much more After reading the Fire Chronicle, I was overly excited about the third and final installment. I must say, I was thoroughly disappointed in this book. I bought it in April 2015 and because the book was so slow and boring, I am just now finishing it October 2015. It was such a total let down and it ended like "so that's it..." I don't know which book is worse, this one or the final book in the Divergent Trilogy. :( Even Jim Dale's character voices changed a bit and he couldn't even make the book any more interesting. Best series I've listened to in a long time! I enjoy listening to YA fantasy and the Book of Beginnings Trilogy is one of the best series I've listened to in a long time. It kept my attention throughout, with a strong story line and excellent character development. As far as Jim Dale goes... what more is there to say. He is just simply the best narrator by far. The characters come alive under his expert guidance. Amazing! Probably my favorite book ever.

In the Zone Audiobook by Lincoln Peirce

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lincoln Peirce) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:33:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Zone Subtitle: Big Nate, Book 6 Author: Lincoln Peirce Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Book six in the New York Times best-selling series by Lincoln Peirce! The latest novel from Lincoln Peirce is a laugh-out-loud tale starring the one and only cartooning genius, king of detention, and Cheez Doodle connoisseur, Nate Wright. Nates not having the best of luck...in fact, hes not having any luck. But with a little boost thanks to Chads lucky foot, suddenly good luck is everywhere Nate turns! Nates in the zone! But how long will it last? Members Reviews: Nice book it was good good good good very good ver very very good good good good very good good book book I liked it alot Great The book was great I loved the whole thing best book I've ever heard it was so funny Best book ever These books are so good! There so funny. Get this book please! Thanks so much! "It's a good book and it is so goofy." The book was awesome funny and Nate finally gets some good luck, thanks to The Amazing Chad. Nate is brilliant. Awesome I listen to this book more than 21 times and still didn't get old it's good for any age at all

Big Game Audiobook by Stuart Gibbs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Gibbs) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 05:38:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Game Author: Stuart Gibbs Narrator: Gibson Frazier Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident zoo sleuth when a rhinoceros is at risk in Big Game, a companion to Belly Up and Poached - which Kirkus Reviews called a "thrill-ride of a mystery". When someone takes aim at Rhonda Rhino, FunJungle's pregnant (and endangered) Asian greater one-horned rhinoceros, the zoo steps up security measures in order to protect this rare animal and her baby. But the extra security isn't enough - someone is still getting too close for comfort. Teddy and company start to suspect that whoever is after Rhonda is really after her horn, which is worth a lot of money on the black market. For the first time ever, the head of the zoo enlists Teddy for help - for once, he doesn't have to sneak around in order to investigate - and the results are even more wacky, and even more dangerous, than ever before. Members Reviews: Awesome Fun. Cool. Awesome.Amazeing. Big Game was one of the best ebooks I've ever heard . Really cool story and wildlife facts Really cool story and wildlife facts. Whole family enjoyed the book on a road trip. loved it the guy who literally was reading the story made me feel like I was actually a part of the story It was lit This was awesome so good so lit I mean it was just It was lit Period Mr.Shark I read the book big game and I like this book a lot. My favorite part of this book is when they found the poacher inside the world of reptiles and Teddy saved someone's life from being eaten by a crocodiles. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to save animals. If you are trying to learn how to save animals this is the book for you.

Mike's Mystery Audiobook by Gertrude Chandler Warner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gertrude Chandler Warner) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:27:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mike's Mystery Subtitle: The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Book 5 Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-12 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The Alden children are visiting Aunt Jane when a nearby house burns down. Their friend Mike is blamed for starting the fire! Can the Aldens help find the real criminal? Members Reviews: My 6 yr old loves these My 6 yr old loves these But .... They're good, old-fashioned, squeaky clean fun But ... The sexism The old world values about wealth and commerce I feel like I need to reset her attitudes about certain issues after each story. Loved it Very fun! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery and adventure stories Emily My daughter loves these story's ,l do too they are so sweet the boxcar children are so delightful.

The 39 Clues, Book 10 Audiobook by Margaret Peterson Haddix

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret Peterson Haddix) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:49:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 39 Clues, Book 10 Subtitle: Into the Gauntlet Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix Narrator: David Pittu Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-10 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 419 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Once Amy and Dan Cahill's choice was simple - take a million dollars or the first of 39 Clues that lead to the source of unimaginable power. Now it's clear that the hunt for Clues is bigger than anything that Amy and Dan could ever have imagined. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Excellent Series of Books I down loaded book 1 in the series as my wife was nagging me for a new book to listen to. It wasn't long before I downloaded all ten books. They were easy listening and it was great that David Pittu was able to narate all the books in the series. The series may have been written for teenagers but my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed them A Clues Nightmare Where does The 39 Clues, Book 10 rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I think this book is pretty good. It's kinda violent and kinda sad. But,overall its a great book and it's part of my favorite series. What was one of the most memorable moments of The 39 Clues, Book 10? I really love the codes and traps in the Gauntlet. What about David Pittus performance did you like? I like how he does different voices and different sounds. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I was scary when Isabelle turned against them, but I loved how the younger generations worked together. Any additional comments? I really like the amount of creepy, gross, and funny details this author adds to their writing. very good loved it lots of questions answered. it went a way at the end i didn't see coming great book This book was faniminal I loved it! This was the best book in the series. my favorite book in the series by far! Not a fan of books This was one of the few books I liked. Highly recommend this book to anyone!!!

Descendants Audiobook by Disney Press

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Disney Press) — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 03:43:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Descendants Author: Disney Press Narrator: Kyla Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-15 Publisher: Disney Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: When four offspring of classic Disney villains are offered a chance to leave the island where they have been imprisoned and go to prep school in an idyllic kingdom, they must choose whether or not to follow in their parents' evil footsteps. Members Reviews: Descendants This was a very good book. I'm not one for reading unless I really like the book and this one is very good. I love that they person reading it really gets into to characters that she is narrating for. you should read it I love this book It's amazing you should listen to it you will love it my son loved it this book was a lot of fun. we really enjoyed the storyline and the performance. I love descendants i love descendants and the narrator was great i was playing the movie my head as she reading Descendants This is a great book!I absolutely love it!It teaches you about friendship and goodness!#love it

Percy Jackson & The Olympians Audiobook by Rick Riordan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Riordan) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:31:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Percy Jackson & The Olympians Subtitle: The Demigod Files Author: Rick Riordan Narrator: Jesse Bernstein Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-09 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 525 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: How do you handle an encounter with Medusa on the New Jersey interstate? What's the best way to take down a minotaur? Become an expert on everything in Percy's world with this must-have guide to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Complete with interviews, puzzles, games, and original short stories by Rick Riordan. ©2009 Rick Riordan; (P)2009 Listening Library Members Reviews: Riordan throws us a few scraps from his table These stories add almost nothing to the Percy Jackson saga. They seem to be chapters that were cut out of the final draft -- who knows. The individual stories are good -- very much like what you would expect of Percy and his pals. I was so glad that Jesse Bernstein was the reader. If it had been Joshua Swanson, the reader who is murdering the Heroes of Olympus series, I would not have touched it. I have to admit, Bernstein was hard to get used to -- but now, I could not imagine Percy Jackson with any other voice. I bought this audiobook to fill the LONG wait I am experiencing between Riordan's books. I know he is turning out a book a month (or so it seems). It is just that he is leaving these series, like the Heroes of Olympus, unfinished. How long are we supposed to wait? While we are waiting for Percy and Jason to team up against the bad guys, this is a good filler. So THAT is where BOB the Titan came from.... Would you be willing to try another book from Rick Riordan? Why or why not? I have listened to every Rick Riordan YA book on Audible. Percy Jackson Series narrated by Jesse Bernstein and the Kane Chronicles series narrated by Kathrine Kellgren and Kevin R. Free are the best! Though I love the Lost Hero series I'm not as thrilled with the other narrators. Was Percy Jackson & The Olympians worth the listening time? Yes, if only for the story of how Bob the Titan is created. If you have read or listened to House of Hades you will know what I am talking about. This is not a spoiler!! It just helps connect you with one of the HoH characters that otherwise seemed to come from nowhere. Any additional comments? The short stories were good but the live interviews in The Demigod Files were not engaging for my kids (12 & 8). Oooohhhh... This explains so much, a must read(listen?) if you want to understand some important...stuff...from the HoO series Fantastic What did you love best about Percy Jackson & The Olympians? The story was awesome, it answered questions like where Bob the Titan came from and Beckendorf and the bronze dragon. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, although the first story was a tiny bit boring, the other two were really good and I liked the camper interviews. Jesse Bernstein is one of my favorite narrators. Any additional comments? This was really good but the print version has a map and puzzles that you don't get to do with the audiobook. Very short, not worth a credit. What disappointed you about Percy Jackson & The Olympians? It mainly offered a lot of the same refrains that you find in the Percy Jackson series without enough story to compensate for the repetition of the initial storyline. It doesn't really offer anything new. I just seems like some extra stories that, for whatever reason, he cut out of the main series and do not on their own merit an entire book.

The Grey King Audiobook by Susan Cooper

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Cooper) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:36:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Grey King Subtitle: Book 4 of The Dark Is Rising Sequence Author: Susan Cooper Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-07 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 323 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: There is a Welsh legend about a harp of gold, hidden within a certain hill, that will be found by a boy and a white dog with silver eyes - a dog that can see the wind. Will Stanton knew nothing of this when he traveled to Wales to recover from a severe illness. But when he met Bran, the strange boy who owned a white dog, he began to remember. For Will is the last-born of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to saving the world from the forces of evil, the Dark. And it is Will's task to wake with the golden harp the six who must be roused from their long slumber in the Welsh hills to prepare for the last battle between the Dark and the Light. Listen to more in the . ©2007 Susan Cooper; (P)2007 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group. Critic Reviews: "Susan Cooper is a consummate storyteller, and Richard Mitchley is an extraordinary narrator. His voice resonates with the atmosphere of the British Isles. The power and depth of his voice as the Grey King cause the listener to cower, and his icy tones create chills as the Brenin Llwyd blows by. As Will comes to understand the eerie might of the warestones, Mitchley brings goose bumps to the listener's skin. The interplay of past and present is compelling and believable, given his masterful presentation. This is a fabulous listen!" (AudioFile) Members Reviews: One step closer. This was actually the first book of the sequence that I ever read. At that time I didn't know it was part of a series. This latest adventure begins when Will Stanton, last of the Old Ones, is sent to visit relatives in Whales while he recovers from a bout of Hepatitis. Soon after his arrival he meets Bran, an introverted, pale boy who seems to know something of Will's true nature and his business. It soon becomes apparent that even here the forces of the Dark, and indeed one of their most powerful lords, are at work, with the unwitting but not entirely unwilling aid of a disagreeable farmer with a grudge against Bran's father. Will the two boys be able to accomplish their mission before all is lost? This is the only book in the series not read by Alex Jennings. Fortunately Richard Mitchley, Jennings' stand-in, has both a good voice for storytelling and a good ear for accents and dialects. This is a fairly short book but I couldn't put it down for long. This series starts out good but gets weird What made the experience of listening to The Grey King the most enjoyable? The discussion of Wales and Mitchley's excellent handling of the language and accent. What did you like best about this story? see above Any additional comments? At first I was hesitant to try a new narrator, as Alex Jennings handles the others in the series with aplomb, but after hearing Mitchley's Welsh I don't think Jennings could have done it proper justice. Both are good narrators but Mitchley was the best choice for this particular novel. An enjoyable listen, if a weird book. The Best of the Best This is my favorite of the Dark is Rising series. The reader captures the Welsh accent so very well, it's like being in Wales. Brilliant. Great to listen to It was lovely to hear all those Welsh words I've always wondered what they sounded like.

Big Nate Strikes Again Audiobook by Lincoln Peirce

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lincoln Peirce) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:40:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Nate Strikes Again Author: Lincoln Peirce Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Big Nate will surpass all others! But it wont be easy. He's stuck with Gina, his all time enemy, who just might ruin everything! Will Nate win or lose? Pass or fail? Or end up in detention... again? Members Reviews: hilarious Loved it! Narrator gives you a great feeling for the story. I listen to it when I am stressed and play it for my younger siblings because they love it. grate book I loved th is book so much like so so so so so so so much! Interestingly awesome Big Nate book are super interesting and well written! I strongly recommend purchasing this book! I also recommend purchasing the other Big Nate's in this series! This book is awesome According to David (10), this book is awesome. It has funny parts and it's a must buy for anybody (not just kids) Boring Boring x 90000 = boring. L k j h g f d s a p o

Harris and Me Audiobook by Gary Paulsen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Paulsen) — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 23:47:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Harris and Me Subtitle: A Summer Remembered Author: Gary Paulsen Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Im 11-years-old, from the city, and my parents are mean alcoholics. One day the deputy takes me away to live with some distant relatives on their sprawling farm in the country. At the Larsen farm, I meet my Uncle Knute and Aunt Clair and their two children, Glennis and her wild brother Harris. I also meet Louie, the crusty old guy who works as a farmhand and steals all the pancakes at breakfast. Harris introduces me to life on the farm, and it proves to be a rude awakening. From getting up before dawn to be kicked in the groin by a cow, to wrestling in the mud with slimy pigs, this is turning out to be quite the experience. Best-selling author Gary Paulsen is acclaimed for his many novels for young adults. This rollicking tale set just after WWII features action and laughs galore, and is sure to appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Critic Reviews: A hearty helping of old-fashioned, rip-roaring entertainment. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Teenage city boy sent to a farm Just read the publisher's summary because it set up the story perfectly. I did not find the book as funny as most other reviewers, but it is a good story. This novel was written for 10 - 12 year old boys. The Miracle Elixir (If laughter is best med) [{ "answer" : "Oh YES!!! I grew up in small-town Utah, and while we weren't as wild as Harris, the environment and some adventures were very familiar. It is a fun read that so many can relate to from their youth. It is a fun and purely realistic and hilarious listen. Please, please buy and listen to (or buy and read) this book. I want everyone to enjoy this. I initially came across it after it was passed around the entire extended family on my wife's side, with all of us who read it spending most of the read laughing out loud and with tears rolling down our faces. This is a MUST LISTEN!! You will be happy when you are done (and all the way through).", "type" : "Overall", "question" : "Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? ", "id" : 50, "typeString" : "overall" }, { "answer" : "Harris!! (Buzzer was a close second)", "type" : "Story", "question" : "Who was your favorite character and why?", "id" : 5, "typeString" : "story" }, { "answer" : "Harris", "type" : "Performance", "question" : "Which character as performed by Barbara Caruso was your favorite?", "id" : 18, "typeString" : "performance" }, { "answer" : "Yes, and you can as it is only about 4 hours long.", "type" : "Genre", "question" : "Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?", "id" : 82, "typeString" : "genre" }, { "answer" : "Just listen. I am not trying to sell this for Gary Paulson, I just want everyone to enjoy this. It is so much fun to envision the hilarious antics of these two young boys in small mid-west USA in the 1950's.", "type" : "Misc", "question" : "Any additional comments?", "id" : -1, "typeString" : "misc" } ] In stitches start to finish. Paulson delivered once again.

Amos Fortune, Free Man Audiobook by Elizabeth Yates

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Yates) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:55:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amos Fortune, Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Narrator: Roslyn Ruff Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 210 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Amos Fortune was born the son of an African king. In 1725, when he was 15 years old, he was captured by slave traders, brought to America and sold at auction. For 45 years, Amos worked as a slave and dreamed of freedom. At 60, he began to see those dreams come true. ©1978 Elizabeth Yates McGreal; (P)2008 Penguin Members Reviews: Excellent book My son and I listened to this book together. It is a rich story filled with integrity, honor, and perseverance. I am so thankful for rich books like this that encourage strong character traits. Excellent book! Amos Fortune: Free Man...what an incredible story This was an amazing story to listen to. It was part of our homeschool curriculum, and was a very moving and emotional story. There are many today who should take heed to the character of Amos Fortune...he was an excellent example to all human beings! This story was wonderful written, wonderfully performed, truly wonderful! Inspirational Beautifully narrated.... Touching and thought provoking story for adults as well as children. American History teachers should incorporate this into their curriculum. Short..yet Longer Lasting Truths than Most Amazing, powerful story of injustices inflicted, yet mercies extended to 1 man. Tastefully written: tender hearts of youth aren't affected by trauma. True story written so well it satisfed my taste a work interesting enough to sound fictional. Doesn't gloss over pain while acknowledging many injustices I'd not considered..until this moving story. I'm aware of horrible treatment to slaves. Yet, not this audio isn't normal "slavery account". Hate burns white hot in "Amos" as he's later named..until he's bought by a Quaker, lovongly treated as part of the family. Sadly, his already written, pre-arranged pardon falls through. Amos, who learned mercy from this family, now extends mercy to them. His heart so full of hate, has been changed & continues changing. This influence countless lives. Well worth the time listening! The money, or credit, is worth double for this audio. I feel I, perhaps you as well, will find ourselves listening to this treasure many times! Rating this audio can't be rated high enough! Enjoy, be inspired, touched deeply & affected..until you long to have a spirit & heart of mercy as Amos Fortune. Captivating What did you love best about Amos Fortune, Free Man? My kids and I listened started reading the book for my daughters co-op assignment. We went out of town and forgot the book so we purchased it on audible. It was honestly awesome! We loved listening to it in the car, I was able to pause it and immediately ask questions/discuss and really dig deeper into the meaning of the story- in fact we just purchased the next story she need to read for her co-op as well.

Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard Audiobook by Jonathan Auxier

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Auxier) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:13:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard Author: Jonathan Auxier Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: It's been two years since Peter Nimble and Sir Tode rescued the kingdom of HazelPort. In that time, they have traveled far and wide in search of adventure. Now they have been summoned by Professor Cake for a new mission: To find a 12-year-old bookmender named Sophie Quire. Sophie knows little beyond the four walls of her father's bookshop, where she repairs old books and dreams of escaping the confines of her dull life. But when a strange boy and his talking cat/horse companion show up with a rare and mysterious book, she finds herself pulled into an adventure beyond anything she has ever read. Members Reviews: 1st book was Fantastic, this one is Better! Would you listen to Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard again? Why? Yes, because it is faced paced and there are loads of magical (and other different) characters and animals. Sophie is endearing and strong willed, or purpose driven, in the delightful way that many little girls are of today. Peter and Mr. Toad are at their best, and we learn more back story to the professor (and much is also revealed in the books of Who What When & Where). During Perter & Sophie's journey they learn to work together, appreciate each other and those around them, teach the value of kindness and friendship and forgiveness. Highly recommend this book for all ages. graphic story for children. lots of death and gore. not appropriate for kids. It was well written though and creative. Utterly Fantastic I absolutely loved this book. There was not a single boring moment. I have so many beautiful visuals that will tickle my memory for years to come. Loved it Another great read/listen for the whole family (ages 8,10, 12 and adults). Exciting adventure. Outstanding narration Magnificent. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed Peter Nimble and were excited to listen to Sophie Quire. In the beginning we were thrown a bit off-balance by the shift of focus from Peter to the new character Sophie, but quite soon we fell in love with Sophie's story. This tale is beautifully told and we were so sad to say goodbye at the end of the book. The Audible production was excellent and the narration complimented the story perfectly. We hope another Peter Nimble story finds its way into the world before too long. In the meantime, these are two stories I am sure we will find ourselves listening to again and again.

Whatever After #5 Audiobook by Sarah Mlynowski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sarah Mlynowski) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:36:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whatever After #5 Subtitle: Bad Hair Day Author: Sarah Mlynowski Narrator: Emily Eiden Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In this magical fifth installment of the hit series, siblings Abby and Jonah fall into the fairy tale of Rapunzel... and hilarity ensues! Fractured fairy tales are all the rage, and this series has been a huge hit! This time, the magic mirror sucks Abby and Jonah into the story of Rapunzel. When the siblings get the famous tale all tangled up, they have to find a way to set things right... with hilarious results! With quick thinking and a bit of magic, can Abby and Jonah turn this bad hair day around? Find out in this whimsical adventure! Members Reviews: I love this book!! It does not too take long to read and there's a great narrator too. Its a great book! wonderful I loved this book. It has very good narration. overall, this is a wonderful book.
loved it boyyy!!! i have lisend to it so many times i know what happens My daughter's on her own for the rest!! I finally decided the performance was worse than the story. The skater girl/boy voices made this lame book even worse. The story was 2 stars at best. I've loved listening to kids books with my, but this was brutal!

Red Kayak Audiobook by Priscilla Cummings

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Priscilla Cummings) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:21:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Kayak Author: Priscilla Cummings Narrator: Danny Gerard Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Tragedy strikes when the DiAngelosâ¿¿ kayak overturns in the bay, and Brady wonders if it was more than an accident. Soon, Brady discovers the terrible truth behind the kayakâ¿¿s sinking, and it will change the lives of those he loves forever. Priscilla Cummings deftly weaves a suspenseful tale of three teenagers caught in a wicked web of deception. Members Reviews: My experience I loved it, even though it was five hours it was a good book, and I'll recommend it as one of the best books. A middle school read My daughter had to read it for middle school as an assignment. I decided to listen to it after she had read the book and listen to it for more clarity. I truly enjoyed it. good book amazing book I loved it so much action and fun I rate all 5 stars Great book! Outstanding! My seventh grader & I enjoyed listening in the car on the way hone from school. loved this!!! One of my favorite childhood books. I feel like this book is for everyone to enjoy of all ages.

Scorpia Audiobook by Anthony Horowitz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony Horowitz) — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:38:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scorpia Subtitle: An Alex Rider Adventure Author: Anthony Horowitz Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 172 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider adventure novels are a worldwide sensation. In Scorpia Alex must confront the legacy of the father he never knew. It turns out his father may have worked for Scorpia, a deadly terrorist organization. Now that Scorpia wants Alex on their team, the teenaged hero must face the hardest decision of his life. ©2005 Anthony Horowitz; (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Alex Rider saves the day, but not without psychological mind gaming and fighting that will bring readers to the edge of their seats and keep them there until the final page." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: 9/10 great read for when u want to feel like ur in an action movie! I definatly recomend! Awesome book! Where does Scorpia rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? At the top. What did you like best about this story? High adventure Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, too much for one setting. Any additional comments? My student's love Anthony Horowitz's books! Having them as audio books lets those students with reading difficulties access high interest books. Great This book was filled with excitement and surprises great book for all ages HAVE A GOOD TIME READING!!!!! a good addiation i an a huge fan of the series and this is one of my favorts once again anthony horowitiz delivers many twist and turnd and surprizing detatiled acount well writen enought to belive it but exicting enought to get swept up in the story

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Audiobook by Kathryn Lasky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathryn Lasky) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:06:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Subtitle: Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Books One, Two, and Three Author: Kathryn Lasky Narrator: Pamela Garelick Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 773 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: This box set contains the first three books by Kathryn Lasky, which are the basis of the animated movie, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of GaHoole. The Capture, Book One Soren is born in the forest of Tyto, a tranquil kingdom where the Barn Owls dwell. But evil lurks in the owl world, and Soren is captured and imprisoned in a dark canyon where there is a mysterious school. Its called an orphanage, but Soren believes its something far worse. He and his new friend, the clever and scrappy Gylfie, know that the only way out is up. To escape, they will need to do something these fledglings have never done before - fly. Along the way, Soren and Gylfie meet Twilight and Digger. The four owls band together to seek the truth, be reunited with their families, and protect the owl world from a great danger. The Journey, Book Two It began as a dream, a quest for the Great GaHoole Tree, a mythic place where an order of owls rises each night to perform noble deeds. There, Soren, Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger hope to find inspiration to fight the evil that dwells in the owl kingdom. When Soren and his friends finally arrive at the Great GaHoole Tree, they face challenges they never imagined. If they can learn from their leaders and from one another, they will become true GaHoolian owls: honest and brave, wise and true. The Rescue, Book Three Ever since Soren was kidnapped, he has longed to see his sister, Eglantine. Now, Eglantine is back in Sorens life, but shes been through an ordeal too terrible for words. At the same time, Sorens mentor, Ezylryb, has mysteriously disappeared and may be in danger. Something deep within Soren tells him there is a connection between these mysterious events. To rescue Ezylryb, Soren must face a force more dangerous than anything that even the evil rulers of the owl orphanage could have devised. Critic Reviews: The storys fast pace, menacing bad guys, and flashes of humor make this a good choice for reluctant readers, while the underlying message about the power of legends provides a unifying element and gives strong appeal for fantasy fans. (School Library Journal) Broad themes related to the nature of personal choice, the need for fellowship based on love and trust, and sharing knowledge with ones peers are presented compellingly and with swift grafting to the animal adventure story. (Booklist) The fantasys strong believability and fascinating plot make this series a must-read for fantasy-lovers. (Childrens Literature) Members Reviews: Excellent new series I would place this series in the same type of category as the Harry Potter series with the characters as owls instead of people. It pulls you into the story and carries you along as if you were an owl yourself. I listened to this 3 book set prior to watching the movie, big mistake! As usual, the movie did not do justice to the books and I was so distracted by the inconsistencies between the books and the movie that I couldn't enjoy the movie! I would say the movie was based on the books solely by using the book's name, some character names and the GaHoole tree! While listening to the books, my attention was captured from beginning to end and leaving me wanting more! That's the way you know you've just listened to a winner!! The way of the Ga'Hoolian I never regretted buying this audiobook.

Balto of the Blue Dawn Audiobook by Mary Pope Osborne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Pope Osborne) — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:60:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Balto of the Blue Dawn Author: Mary Pope Osborne Narrator: Mary Pope Osborne Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Pack your snowshoes! The magic tree house is taking Jack and Annie to Alaska in this new adventure in the New York Times best-selling Magic Tree House series! The magic tree house has returned, and it's taking Jack and Annie back in time to Alaska, 1925. There they meet Balto, a jet-black Siberian husky destined to save victims of the diphtheria epidemic. But the trail isn't easy, and Balto is going to need Jack and Annie's help! Members Reviews: Great story! I love how Mary Osborne chose to write about dogs. I have loved dogs all of my life and it inspires me so much to hear a story about them. I can't wait for the next book! Erin What did you love best about Magic Tree House, Book 54: Balto of the Blue Dawn? the dog sleds and the dogs Who was your favorite character and why? Annie because she really enjoyed the dogs What about Mary Pope Osbornes performance did you like? her strong nice voice Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? when they got to port safety Any additional comments? wonderful story! filled with magic and friendship

The Bungalow Mystery Audiobook by Carolyn Keene

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carolyn Keene) — Wed, 25 Aug 2004 11:03:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bungalow Mystery Subtitle: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories 3 Author: Carolyn Keene Narrator: Laura Linney Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Nancy believes her friend's guardians are trying to steal her inheritance. As she investigates, she has a perilous experience near the deserted bungalow. Hear more mystery stories. ©1988, 1960, 1930 Simon & Schuster, Inc.; (P)2002 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Members Reviews: A great story for the family My nine year old daughter has enjoyed the Nancy Drew stories more than any other audio book we've listened to. The stories are also engaging enough to make the time pass quickly for all of us on those long car drives. The narration is clear and engaging. Some sound effects also contribute nicely to the story telling. Although the stories are somewhat old fashioned (which I actually appreciate) I am also impressed that the lead character is a strong, intelligent independent young woman and serves as a great role model for my daughter - something I believe too many stories and tv shows today are lacking. My only regret is that the audio books appear to stop at Book 7. I hope audible can add more to this collection, if they are available. Well done. I bought this audio book for my 7-year-old daughter to listen to on a long car trip. It turned out that my jaded 12-year-old son was enthralled as well. Now, that's good. Ann reviews Nancy An excellent mystery with a very good plot A Hit I loved reading Nancy Drew as a girl but now my daughter loves listening to it. We have the first four books and they are a hit. She listens to them over and over. I really feel I've gotten my money's worth and would recommend them. The Original Female Detective Good story that keeps the reader talking to themselves. Easy listening, Makes me wish I was a young girl again.

The 39 Clues, Book 8: The Emperor's Code Audiobook by Gordon Korman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gordon Korman) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:35:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 39 Clues, Book 8: The Emperor's Code Author: Gordon Korman Narrator: David Pittu Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-10 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 425 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: As the race to find the 39 Clues builds to its explosive finish, Amy and Dan must steal a Clue guarded by thousands of the world's best soldiers. With their enemies closing in, the siblings are separated. Together, they almost have a chance, but alone.... Could the search for this Clue spell the end of Amy and Dan? PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: just read it i cannot comment on every writer individually because the books sort of ran together for me during a week trip. I read them all and cannot pinpoint every writer. I can say that they were all wonderful and have great stories mixed with history and geography. They can teach in a great fun exciting atmosphere. each book continues same excellence each book in this series maintains the same great narrative. the stories teach history, geography and the arts without seeming to teach. I have enjoyed this teen series and I am far from my teen years. Good It was really cool CB b b n j n j. J. B. B. H AMAZING BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have to read this book! It's the neatest book ever along with the series. I can't wait till I can get the next book!!!!!!! By the author of Swindle. Great book right? great book!!!!! It's a great book I would definitely recommend this book. It's really really really good.

How to Train Your Dragon: How to Twist a Dragon's Tale Audiobook by Cressida Cowell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cressida Cowell) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 03:02:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Train Your Dragon: How to Twist a Dragon's Tale Author: Cressida Cowell Narrator: David Tennant Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 298 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In the fifth adventure in the How to Train Your Dragon series, someone has stolen the Fire-Stone. Now the volcano on Volcano Island has become active and the tremors are hatching the eggs of the Exterminator dragons! Can Hiccup return the Fire-Stone to the Volcano, stop the Volcano from erupting, and save the Tribes from being wiped out by the terrible sword-claws of the Exterminators? Members Reviews: Another Excellent Audiobook. This book is fun and full of adventure. I just love this series. I started out listening to this series with my 11 year old son. Since I listen to books so much faster than him I went ahead of him and started reading the rest of these by myself. Since I enjoyed these stories I have no problem listening to them again with him. This book had a new character in that reminded me of a Professor Gilderoy Lockhart from Harry Potter, which made me laugh. As usual there is doom coming for the folks on the Island of Burk and we get to go on the adventure with Hiccup and his friends to save everyone. The narrator is excellent and I would gladly listen to anything he narrated. This book is awesome!! The story is brilliant!! And Cressida cowel couldn't have picked a better person to narrate this book than david tennant. He narrates this book so well that sometimes I forget that it's only one person that reads the story. AMAZING This book is so awesome! Great story, great narrator! Love it and highly recommend it! Skips. After chapter 10, when David says the title of the chapter, it skips the title or the first few words or full first sentence of the chapter. (It's easy to follow but it was a regular issue with this book.) Fun. A light entertaining romp. Well performed by David Tennant. Meant for kids, but might be scary, at times, for very young listeners.

Raven Rise Audiobook by D. J. MacHale

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. J. MacHale) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:15:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raven Rise Subtitle: Pendragon, Book 9 Author: D. J. MacHale Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: There's only one thing missing - Bobby Pendragon. While Bobby remains trapped on Ibara, the battle moves to his home territory: Second Earth. Mark Dimond and Courtney Chetwynde are left on their own to defend Second Earth against the forces of Saint Dane. They must face off against a charismatic cult leader who has risen to power by revealing a shattering truth to the people of Earth: They are not alone. The Convergence has broken down the walls. The territories are on a collision course. The final phase of Saint Dane's quest to rule Halla is under way. And Bobby Pendragon is nowhere to be found. Members Reviews: Amazing! This whole experience has been wonderful and fantastic! I'm sad that there is only one book left in the series! But the performance by William Dufris is utterly amazing and entertaining! Great book! Great story overall! I really like the pendragon series. The reason I rated it 3 stars for story is because in a few of these last books it seems that there is lots of holes in the plot line and some of it is to obvious to ignore, it effects the entertainment value of the story for me. But overall a great book series. So good. FINALLY ONTO THE LAST ONE! 100/100 This book series is amazing. I've been listening to it for a long time and now I'm finally going on to the last book. love it narrator is amazing, books are awesome and I don't know what I'll do after the last book! Horrifying Would you try another book from D. J. MacHale and/or William Dufris? no What could D. J. MacHale have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Let something good happen to Bobby and keep it a little more realistic. Which character ??? as performed by William Dufris ??? was your favorite? Bobby If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Raven Rise? I would have started the book over. Book 9 had such a bad ending. Any additional comments? The first 8 books of this series were excellent. However, book 9 had some far out twists and book 10, I was unable to finish.

The Mystery at Lilac Inn Audiobook by Carolyn Keene

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carolyn Keene) — Thu, 26 Aug 2004 12:30:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mystery at Lilac Inn Subtitle: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories 4 Author: Carolyn Keene Narrator: Laura Linney Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 218 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Nancy finds herself in danger when she tries to solve the mystery of the old inn, believed to be jinxed. Hear more mystery stories. ©1989, 1961, 1930 Simon & Schuster, Inc.; (P)2002 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Critic Reviews: "Laura Linney does an admirable job reading this 1930 mystery....The story is a good one, filled with surprising lore about lilacs, and the action is punctuated by mood music and sound effects." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Good, but not great. This is one of those Nancy Drew books that I only read once so when I saw the audio version, I decided to give it a listen because I couldn't really remember the storyline or any other details. The narrator, Laura Linney, is just great (I wish she would narrate all of the ND books) so no complaints there. Unfortunately, though, the storyline of this book just didn't capture my attention very much. Perhaps it was because Bess & George were nowhere to be seen? Yes, I think that's probably what it was. I also had a bit of a harder time visualizing what was being read to me which is normally not the case with other Nancy Drew books. But go on, give it a listen...you might like it more than I did! Love Lilacs With a pure heart Nancy helps all those around her. Lounge chair book even for the older set. love this book!!! i loved it but couldn't wait till the end it was the best book ever! Love it listen all the time I love to listen to this story over and over, love the narrator Laura Linney Out of date? When I played Nancy Drew audiobooks in the car for my (up-to-date Disney network) Granddaughters, I thought they were going to balk at them for being to out of date. Not so, they are enjoying them - go figure!

This Country of Ours, Complete Set Audiobook by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall) — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:57:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Country of Ours, Complete Set Subtitle: Stories of Explorers and Pioneers, Virginia, New England, the Middle and Southern Colonies, the French in America, the Struggle for Liberty and the United States Under the Constitution Author: Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall Narrator: David Thorn, Bobbie Frohman Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-13 Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In This Country of Ours, H. E. Marshall tells the story of America from the start of the settlements, to 1912, ending with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. She tells it in a fashion that children are able to understand, and that will keep them interested. Marshall has filled this book with about 100 years of history, breaking them down by regions. Members Reviews: Interesting, but.... Any additional comments? The way the narrations are presented is very confusing. They switch between each other in the middle of a chapter and at times in the middle of a paragraph! They have occasionally missed words and complete sentences. For example, in the first chapter, page 5, paragraph 5, sentence 2 and 3 are left out. On page 9, paragraph 1, sentence 3 reads 'Thus the first white man was laid to rest in Vineland the Good'. The word 'white' was left out - that makes a huge difference! Native people surely had been buried there, Thorvald was the first 'white' man to be buried there not the first man. Little things like these are annoyances but don't affect the overall performance.

Iron Hearted Violet Audiobook by Kelly Barnhill

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kelly Barnhill) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:10:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iron Hearted Violet Author: Kelly Barnhill Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The end of their world begins with a story. This one. In most fairy tales, princesses are beautiful, dragons are terrifying, and stories are harmless. This isn't most fairy tales. Princess Violet is plain, reckless, and quite possibly too clever for her own good. Particularly when it comes to telling stories. One day she and her best friend, Demetrius, stumble upon a hidden room and find a peculiar book. A forbidden book. It tells a story of an evil being - called the Nybbas - imprisoned in their world. The story cannot be true - not really. But then the whispers start. Violet and Demetrius, along with an ancient, scarred dragon, may hold the key to the Nybbas's triumph...or its demise. It all depends on how they tell the story. After all, stories make their own rules. Iron Hearted Violet is a story of a princess unlike any other. It is a story of the last dragon in existence, deathly afraid of its own reflection. Above all, it is a story about the power of stories, our belief in them, and how one enchanted tale changed the course of an entire kingdom. Members Reviews: Love can make Anyone a Hero What did you love best about Iron Hearted Violet? The theme, Love can make anyone a Hero. It is beautifully narrated and written; loved every minute of both reading and listening. I am now purchasing the printed book to give as holiday gifts. This book is sure to be a classic all children (and grandparents :) should read/listen to. Perfect. Gorgeous. I absolutely loved this story. Feel-good, brave, great narration!! For adults it's fairytale style :) Another great one from Kelly Barnhill I chose this after enjoying Barnhill's The Witch's Boy. Like that novel, the author takes common fantasy elements: princess, a dragon, a foolish king, an evil entity bound to take over the universe (or multiverse, in this case). But Barnhill turns the cliches on their heads with a pair of young surprising heroes and a dragon who may or may not want to help them. Woman's voices are narrated poorly I listened to this on audiobook. It was an okay fairy tale about how being ugly on the outside doesnt mean you are an ugly person. I had some issues with the story and the narration. I listened to this on audiobook and wasn't a huge fan of the narrator. All the women's voices sounded like men with clogged up throats. This was a fairy tale like fantasy about Violent, an ugly young princess, who gets drawn in by an evil banished God. As a result she almost destroys the kingdom in her search for beauty. It's also the story about a King obsessed with a Dragon. It is interesting how a storyteller narrates the whole story. I enjoyed the fairy tale feel to it. I loved the inclusion of dragons. The story ends with an interesting twist to it that will leave readers surprised and intrigued. It does bother me a bit though how Violet is so beautiful on the cover of the book, yet throughout it a point is made to constantly described her ugliness. In the end it is the beauty of her personality that makes people love her, but I didn't enjoy the emphasis put on looks and how her main feature was her ugliness. I didnt enjoy or engage with most of the characters in this book. The exception was Dimitri who is a stable boy who is trying to solve the mystery of why the things are going so horribly in the castle.

Big Nate Blasts Off Audiobook by Lincoln Peirce

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lincoln Peirce) — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:22:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Nate Blasts Off Author: Lincoln Peirce Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the eighth novel in the New York Times best-selling series Big Nate. Nate has a crush on Ruby. But after his scrap with Randy Betancourt makes headlines in the Weekly Bugle, he's got a problem way worse than detention! Can Nate bounce back? And will the annual Mud Bowl be a blast...or a bust? Meet Big Nate, PS 38's coolest doodler and definitely NOT the teacher's pet. Members Reviews: It's good for younger reader it also has different t vocabulary for the younger readers! Pretty good It was very good and interesting but I would recommend it to kids who are slapstick like Nate HAPPY LISTENING! It was fun book and I have to go back to sleep now I have to go back to sleep now and I have to go to sleep now I have to go to I love you so much better than the original version of this book than this one. Big Nate Blasts Off I just love this book it's hilarious and so entertaining. I would recommend this book to people who just want a good laugh. It really makes you smile and is a joy to listen to. So go to the audible store and get your Big Nate Blasts Off narrarator's voice was wierd I thought it was good The narrorator's voice was weird Overall a good book! Good

'Who Could That Be at This Hour?' Audiobook by Lemony Snicket

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lemony Snicket) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:24:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'Who Could That Be at This Hour?' Author: Lemony Snicket Narrator: Liam Aiken Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldn't have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Lemony Leave Me Hanging Any additional comments? I love all the books by Lemony Snicket, I just wish they would resolve. I really just want an ending where more than 50% of the loose ends are tied up... witty, clever tongue-in-cheek mystery if you enjoy Lemony Snicket's sense of humor you will enjoy this first volume.in the series. Full of interesting characters, odd ball settings, and witty, and odd, banter. Interesting book Even as a kids book the plot is kind of 'grown up style'. Very serious and makes you think. Very enjoyable Worthy follow-up to that series of unfortunate events Despite absolutely loving the original series, I felt like I was done with it on completion. I sat on this prequel series for a long time, and the synopsis on the back didn't really seem to help interest me at all. After the slowly-burning, intricate and deceitful world that was created in the originals, did I really want to read a very short book about some kid doing detective work - even if that kid was Lemony himself? Turns out it was my mistake for waiting so long to pull the trigger on this prequel series. It has the same sense of strange dread and incredibly contrived situations that somehow feel deep when though should feel trite, however it is also distinct enough to stand on its own. Whereas the original series was a slave to its own constantly repeating imagery, word-tricks and symbolism, this is a (comparatively) more straightforward tale. As much as I loved the mechanics of those original series, it turns out Handler can write just as well in that world without making it an exercise in literary whirlpools. There are a few "a word which hear means"-es though. As for the story: just read it. Great characters, great location, great writing. The audiobook production is great too (though of course I miss Handler and Tim Curry, as well as the Magnetic Fields songs). Finally, SPOILERS: So I guess the bominating beast is the Unknown question mark which devoured so many Unfortunate Events characters? the illustrations are the best!! so,I noticed that the person who read the book is Liam Aiken who acted as Klaus in the movie a series of unfortunate events and I liked the illustrations very very very much it was a good book

Raising Dragons Audiobook by Bryan Davis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bryan Davis) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:48:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raising Dragons Subtitle: Dragons in Our Midst #1 Author: Bryan Davis Narrator: Peter Sandon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-19-09 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 147 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Now that's a piece of news a guy doesn't deal with every day! Billy feels betrayed, alien, lost. When his father reverts to his dragon form, and they're both chased by dragon slayers, he learns to trust his father again, battling the slayers with weapons of steel and spirit. Bonnie, an orphan, tries to find a home, someone to love her, even though she feels like a freak because of a body feature that she calls a deformity, her dragon wings, inherited from her now dead dragon mother. She discovers that her love for others and her faith in a Creator hold the answers she is looking for. Members Reviews: Not great, but not bad Plot works pretty well, though the ending suffers from "sequelitis." Lots of Christian allusions/symbolism, not very well-elucidated but not obnoxious. We listened during a family driving trip; my eight-year-old was enthralled and the adults reasonably entertained. great story really good story but there are multiple people how do the voices and Billy's voice is terrible, the actor sounds so bland, other then that pretty good. very predictable What disappointed you about Raising Dragons? the reader... no depth in charters emotions Would you ever listen to anything by Bryan Davis again? no... i like kids stories but his story was very predictable... the excitement just wasn't there... What didnt you like about the narrators performance? the pace he reads at... Any additional comments? for me the reader inability to add depth to the characters what did it in for me... Wonderful story, average acting, totally worth it! I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and found the writing it to be enthralling. However the cast could have benefited from higher-quality voice actors or more members. other than that, the volume balance was sometimes off, but not enough deter me from enjoying the audiobook. voice actors Christian young adult book. some action adventure. no detectable romance. decent descriptions. lots of conversation. OK book. a bit young for me. it would have been good years ago. voice acting was excellent. multiple actors, did well pulling me in. but the whoever out it all together repeated a fair number of spots. there were a few overly large gaps between speaking. it made listening mildly annoying at times.

Dork Diaries 6 Audiobook by Rachel Renee Russell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rachel Renee Russell) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:18:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dork Diaries 6 Subtitle: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker Author: Rachel Renee Russell Narrator: Jenni Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Love - and crushes - are in the air for Nikki Maxwell in this sixth book of the New York Times best-selling Dork Diaries series. Its the biggest dance of the year and Nikki Maxwell is hoping her crush, Brandon, wants to be her date. But time is running out. What if he doesnt ask her? Or worsewhat if he asks Mackenzie?!! In the sixth book in the blockbuster Dork Diaries series - now with more than 8 million copies in print - join Nikki, Chloe and Zoe as they tackle the topic of love, Dork Diaries style! Members Reviews: Loved it I loved it no changes needed in my opinion Rachel Renée Russell is awesome and I hope she writes more books Amazing! I love it so much you did soooo good Rach everything is sooòoòoooooo goood I like it soooooooooooooooooooo much nice job Rachel I hope you make more Great I liked that I could walk around with headphones and listen to a book and I could draw while listening to a book. What I disliked was that I couldn't see pictures of the story. craft burnt try fr Fyunhgchghf ,Hecht CBBC her by tech egg he f I thrift cry try try try try try iiiiiii8I minimum km komi kimono komi komi moi in join Dork direries Amazing all I have to say read and tell me what you thought about it bye

Beauty Audiobook by Robin McKinley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robin McKinley) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:47:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beauty Subtitle: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty & the Beast Author: Robin McKinley Narrator: Charlotte Parry Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 922 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Robin McKinley has won numerous awards for her writing, including the prestigious Newbery Medal. Though her two sisters are beautiful, Beauty, despite her name, is thin and awkward - but she's also courageous. So when her father makes a terrible promise to a Beast living in an enchanted castle, Beauty knows she must volunteer to be the Beast's prisoner. Members Reviews: Absolutely Lovely I have read this book in print a number of times in the past and I always have enjoyed it. I find that the characters are sweet and genuinely good people in this story and I love it for being an affirmation of the goodness of humanity. I do feel that it is naive, but I find it soothing to read something so charmingly innocent and good-natured. I felt that the narration by Charlotte Parry was wonderfully done. I found her voice to be extremely pleasant to listen to and I felt that she maintained the characters consistently in the voices that she created for them. Honor and Beauty So, she did have another name! And what better name than Honor. Robin McKinley creates a wonderful re-interpretation of the classic story here. Unlike in the Disney (and many other) versions, Beauty is not really an outsider or a misfit. She is a vital part of a caring family, not simply the adored daughter of an old man. This is one of my favorite aspects of McKinley's retelling. Beauty may not be as attractive as her sisters, and she is more interested in books, but her role in a growing family is complete and necessary. We spend a good portion of the book in this very real and very down-to-earth family. Although financial misfortune brings them down in the world, this marvelously-portrayed group of people become an emotionally and financially supportive unit - no misfits here. McKinley is adept at creating characters - and at describing and bringing to life mundane family life and a magical world. Several reviewers mention Stockholm syndrome. When dealing with ancient fairy tales, I believe this is a mistake. The lesson of Beauty and the Beast is not one of loss of freedom or being worn down by one's captor; it's rather a tale of growth of understanding and maturity and, yes, of Honor and duty - not particularly popular character traits in modern culture! Yet, we keep telling and reimagining these ancient tales. They still have something to offer us in our growth and development as human beings. It's terrific that authors keep them alive for new generations. I thank Audible for bringing me back to the world of Robin McKinley, and I look forward to listening to some of her other works. They are truly a a breath of fresh air for all ages. Nice twist on an old story. Probably more suited to a younger reader. But still made for a pleasant commuter read. Best version of B&tB I've ever read, seen, heard. There are a lot of versions of Beauty and the Beast out there. I've read different versions of the fairy tale, seen a TV movie, and of course Disney's version. This one is my favorite. Audible has this categorized as a book for 8-10 year-old kids. I didn't encounter it until I was in my 30s, I am now in my 60s, and I still reread it.

The Secret of the Caves Audiobook by Franklin Dixon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Franklin Dixon) — Thu, 12 Aug 2004 18:00:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret of the Caves Subtitle: Hardy Boys 7 Author: Franklin Dixon Narrator: Bill Irwin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: After many dangerous encounters, Frank and Joe discover a powerful searchlight on one of the craggy caverns along the seacoast. In the white glare of the searchlight, the startling secret of the cave is dramatically revealed. Critic Reviews: "Filled with action and plot twists, the mystery is ably read by Bill Irwin. His delivery is soft, but he has enough variety to keep the listener's interest. The sound effects and music are also appropriate for the production." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Hardy Boys Fun I just loved these stories as a kid and I'm enjoying them again as an adult. Harmless stories with great characters. PLEASE, AUDIBLE, GET MORE HARDY BOYS STORIES!!! Hardy Boy Mystery Very well read and written! I really enjoyed listening to the Hardy Boy mystery. Can't wait to listen to some more!!! The best way to drive, lose the iPad on long trips! We love these on our car drives. Sure fun and brings us closer. They are timeless. My 8 year old son LOVES this book My son is a big fan of the Hardy Boys series; he loves all these books and listens to them over and over. Great action and mysteries. He listens to every audiobook of the Hardy Boys he can get his hands on. An oldie but goodie, they still very much appeal to young readers. very good book I've read hardy boy book for years even now as an adult I love listening to them on audible the narrators are great each character has a unique voice so you know who's talking. I will still be listening to them in years to come.

The Terrible Two Get Worse Audiobook by Mac Barnett, Jory John

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mac Barnett) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:36:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Terrible Two Get Worse Subtitle: The Terrible Two, Book 2 Author: Mac Barnett, Jory John Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: On their own, pranksters Miles and Niles were pretty devious. Now that they've formed a pranking duo, they're terrible! But their powers will be tested when their favorite nemesis, Principal Barkin, is replaced by his stern and cunning father, former Principal Barkin. Now Miles and Niles will do just about anything to get their old antagonist back - including pranking alongside him. From authors and friends Mac Barnett and Jory John comes the second installment in the series that celebrates inventiveness, friendship, and the power of teamwork - for good or for terrible. Members Reviews: Great Book It was a great book. It was hilarious. You all should it. I loved it. awesome Just as good as the first one! I highly recommend this book on anyone's summer road trip list, if you have kids! Funny story My son wants to listen over and over. He loves it! For lovers of Beverly Clearly, Junie B Jones, and Amelia Bedelia, this book is an easy read has kids laughing along. Watch 1 first or else you won't get it It is really good but you have to listen to number one first. It kind of explains the first book in this book but it's always better to listen to number one first because it tells how Miles and Niles met. The first book is a little bit better then this one but still... I'll give it a five Amazing This a great book, a lot like diary of a wimpy kid, it includes photos into the text so it not just boring text

The Key to Extraordinary Audiobook by Natalie Lloyd

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Natalie Lloyd) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:07:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Key to Extraordinary Author: Natalie Lloyd Narrator: Kate Simses Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The highly anticipated new standalone novel from rising star Natalie Lloyd! There's a lot Emma wants to tell her mother about: her job leading cemetery walking tours, her new drum set, and the fact that the town's most famous ghost, the Morning Glory, seems to be trying to send Emma a message. But Emma can't share any of this, because Emma's mom is dead. Luckily there's a loophole. The women in Emma's family all have a special destiny that comes to them in the form of a dream, and when they finally achieve this destiny, they're rewarded with a vision of all their extraordinary ancestors. Emma has spent her whole life waiting to discover her destiny and maybe see her mom again, even if just for a moment. But the dream never comes.... Just when she's about to give up, she learns that the Morning Glory is sending her messages, hints about a secret in Emma's family that could change everything. But can she solve the mystery in time to prove her destiny...and say a final farewell to the mother who was taken from her too soon? Members Reviews: Sweet and simple When I first started listening I thought this was a children's book, but the more I heard, the more I liked it. With plenty of faith and hope, the heroine sets out to restore her family's fortunes and stay in her happy place. This is like an Enid Blyton book, just a good old fashioned tale with a little philosophy thrown in for good measure. A nice, easy listen. What a beautiful voice! My son and I were enchanted by this endearing, magical tale. The narrator's voice is beautiful. She makes the book come alive! love my 7 year old and I loved this book, it was fun and great for both of us. Get it you will love it too Great book This is a very heartwarming story. I absolutely loved it! I would definitely recommend this book to all of my friends! Extraordinary story This wonderful tale engulfed a young girl and family members dealing with lost and looking for treasures. Amazing how Narrator was able to weave the magic of the author's story.. Grief of children's lost, possible loss of a town's culture by a developer. Children looking for a treasure to save the town , the cafe and the cemetery. All of this through a child's point of view. I recommend this book/ audible book for all ages. I am 66 year-old and I love it.

Cinderella Audiobook by Disney Press

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Disney Press) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 07:30:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cinderella Author: Disney Press Narrator: Cassandra Morris Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Disney Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: This novel adaptation of the new Disney film starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, and Richard Madden is the perfect listening experience for middle-graders. Ella's childhood is a happy one: she has loving parents, plenty of fields and meadows to explore, and lots of kind animal friends to play with. A sweet child, Ella warms the hearts of all who meet her. And her home is a wonderful place, the perfect little kingdom for a joyful family. But when tragedy strikes, Ella's happy home turns into one filled with sadness and cruelty. Will Ella be able to hold onto her kindness and courage through it all? Members Reviews: Cinderella I like those kind of books as it makes you see the same story with a different directing and cast .. I liked this version of Cinderella it really felt like a movie Pretty good book Even though it's backed off the movie I feel it has a special place in Disney. It could be better but it was a great book I think it's good for ages 5-8 cause it's a fairy tale but has parts that would be intense for younger kids. Cinderella is a great book and movie even though it has many different movies and books! - Emma C. Good Story Would you listen to Cinderella again? Why? Probably, it was a good story. Not the best of the Disney collection though. What other book might you compare Cinderella to and why? Maleficent was very good and written similar to this. Follows the movie with a few extra details. Any additional comments? My kids enjoyed listening to this most adults would probably not enjoy as much.

The Never Girls Audio Collection, Volume 1 Audiobook by Kiki Thorpe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kiki Thorpe) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:18:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Never Girls Audio Collection, Volume 1 Subtitle: The Never Girls Series Author: Kiki Thorpe Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-16 Publisher: Disney Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages six to 10 - the Never Girls! This collection features the first six books in the Never Girls series. Never Girls, Book 1: In a Blink Kate craves adventure and excitement. Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful. Lainey dreams of talking to animals. Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone. In a blink of an eye, these four best friends all get their biggest wish - they're whisked off to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. The adventure of a lifetime is just beginning! But how will the Never Girls ever get home again? Never Girls, Book 2: The Space Between It's time for the Never Girls to go home. Lainey thinks it's goodbye forever, but...is that a Never mouse in her mother's kitchen? And why can't Mia find Bingo? Could there be a splinter between the worlds? Never Girls, Book 3: A Dandelion Wish Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby know how to travel to Never Land through a broken slat in a backyard fence. But what happens when the fence is repaired...with one of the girls stuck on the Never Land side? Never Girls, Book 4: From the Mist Kate is craving an adventure. She gets her wish when mysterious mist horses arrive in Pixie Hollow and one takes her on a journey through the magical island. Never Girls, Book 5: Wedding Wings Gabby is going to be a flower girl in a wedding! But a Never Land fairy hidden in her basket causes big trouble on her big day. Never Girls, Book 6: The Woods Beyond Lainey's day is turned upside down when she's captured by the Lost Boys while visiting Never Land!

Because You'll Never Meet Me Audiobook by Leah Thomas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leah Thomas) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 17:37:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Because You'll Never Meet Me Author: Leah Thomas Narrator: Kirby Heyborne, Eric Michael Summerer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Ollie and Moritz are two teenagers who will never meet. Each of them lives with a life-affecting illness. Contact with electricity sends Ollie into debilitating seizures while Moritz has a heart defect and is kept alive by an electronic pacemaker. If they did meet, Ollie would seize, but turning off the pacemaker would kill Moritz. Through an exchange of letters, the two boys develop a strong bond of friendship that becomes a lifeline during dark times - until Moritz reveals that he holds the key to their shared, sinister past and has been keeping it from Ollie all along. Members Reviews: I feel let down... What disappointed you about Because You'll Never Meet Me? On its face, I wanted to like this book. It had an interesting plot summary, with unique introspective characters... but Kirby Heyborne's "German" accent was affected and stilted and came and went... and the depiction of a blind character who can navigate solely with echolocation and have never learned to read braille just didn't do it for me. I am a person who is blind, so I know most of the general tools in the toolbox of someone who can't see. Sure, denial is part of coming to grips with one's life circumstances, but this kid fooled everyone... really? By the time I stopped reading this book, sci-fi elements had started to enter the plot, but by that point the blind-person stereotypes had already been written on the page for 3 hours and I couldn't take it anymore. Would you listen to another book narrated by Kirby Heyborne and Eric Michael Summerer ? Eric Michael Summerer was terrific; Kirby Heyborne has always been hit or miss. Any additional comments? This book had SUCH promise... it really did. Even as I KNEW to some degree what I was getting in to from blind friends who've read it, I couldn't slog through the worst stereotypes about blind people, that make us look more socially awkward and more comic-book hero than we really are. If you treat this like a sci-fi novel from the get-go - granted, one with terrific insights about denial, isolation, and friendship - it's worth the read. But I feel like I was expecting a friendship story that happened to include a blind character. Clearly, the author went with the sci-fi angle, did NO research about blind peoples' capabilities, and tried to suck in readers with a general-market fiction novel. Amazing! I absolutely loved it, it was heart warming. The characters took my breathe away and the story was out standing. Perfect book for the audiobook medium Because Youll Never Meet Me by Leah Thomas is a young adult contemporary novel and tells of the pen friendship between two isolated young men, Moritz from Germany and Ollie who lives in the US. Each of the two young men has a physical ailment which limits their interaction with mainstream society. These same limitations for Ollie an severe reaction to electricity and for Moritz a heart defect requiring an electronic pacemaker precludes their ever meeting face to face. Their friendship develops through the letters they write to each other. The novel is written in the style of letters exchanged between the two. I loved this book, which I listened to in audiobook format. What I liked The characters. I adored both Ollie and Moritz and was emotionally invested in their journeys. I was really rooting for them both.

The Quillan Games Audiobook by D. J. MacHale

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. J. MacHale) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:30:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Quillan Games Subtitle: Pendragon, Book 7 Author: D. J. MacHale Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 200 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Hosted by a strange pair of game masters, Veego and LaBerge, the games are a mix of sport and combat. They use the people of Quillan as pawns for their amusement as they force them to enter competitions that range from physical battles, to impossible obstacle courses, to computer-driven tests of agility. To triumph in the games is to live the life of a king. To lose is to die. This is the dangerous and deadly situation that Bobby Pendragon finds on Quillan. He quickly realizes that the only way to save this troubled territory is to beat Veego and LaBerge at their own games and dismantle their horrible fun house. But there is more at stake for Bobby. The prize for winning the Quillan Games may be discovering the truth of what it really means to be a Traveler. Members Reviews: Awesome I hate Spiders, I hate being confused about the travelers, but I love the story and thanks to my nephews who got me into D.J. MacHale, I Love this series and will finish it! Oh Nice evil twist in this book.. had me pulled in away from reality. the Narrator was amazing. he had me pulled in . Great job and good book. Amazing as always! Im completely enthralled with this series all because of finding it on audible! The voice acting is utterly fantastic and I've already downloaded the next book in the series! My only sadness comes from the fact that I know I'm getting close to the end:( ERMERGERD I LERV DIRS BOOK Would you consider the audio edition of The Quillan Games to be better than the print version? No I love them both. What other book might you compare The Quillan Games to and why? The Pendragon series. Which scene was your favorite? All of them. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes but its like 17 hours long! Any additional comments? READ! READ! READ! READ!

Savvy Audiobook by Ingrid Law

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ingrid Law) — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:00:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Savvy Author: Ingrid Law Narrator: Lily Blau Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 324 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a "savvy" - a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn 13. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, the older brothers create hurricanes and spark electricity . . . and now it's the eve of Mibs's big day. As if waiting weren't hard enough, the family gets scary news two days before Mibs's birthday: Poppa has been in a terrible accident. Mibs develops the singular mission to get to the hospital and prove that her new power can save her dad. So she sneaks onto a salesman's bus . . . only to find the bus heading in the opposite direction. Suddenly Mibs finds herself on an unforgettable odyssey that will force her to make sense of growing up - and of other people, who might also have a few secrets hidden just beneath the skin. Members Reviews: Recorder I did not like the recordings voices but I did enjoy the story itself, and I would recommend it to many people. Amazing book This book just kept me going and I never wanted to stop, all of the twist and turns with Will, Bobbi, and Mibs were really good. Definitely one of my favorite books Savvy by Ingrid Law I really liked this book. It really entertained me on my long road trip. It told me to not give up. Amazing This was the best book I have ever read! It was everything I want to listen to ! It was awesome Fun Read' With a lyrical style, this adolescent novel propels the reader into the world of modern fantasy. It's well-deserved suited for younger readers because there are no heavy themes. As an adult whose favorite genre isn't fantasy, this was delightful! I highly recommend!

The Ark Plan Audiobook by Laura Martin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Martin) — Tue, 10 May 2016 05:40:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ark Plan Subtitle: Edge of Extinction #1 Author: Laura Martin Narrator: Emma Galvin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Jurassic World meets Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in this epic new middle grade series full of heart-pounding action and breathtaking chills! One hundred and fifty years ago, the first dinosaurs were cloned. Soon after, they replaced humans at the top of the food chain. The only way to survive was to move into underground compounds.... Five years ago, Sky Mundy's father vanished from North Compound without a trace. Now she has just stumbled on a clue that not only suggests his disappearance is just the tip of an even larger mystery but also points directly to the surface. To find her dad - and possibly even save the world - Sky and her best friend, Shawn, must break out of their underground home and venture topside to a land reclaimed by nature and ruled by dinosaurs. Perfect for fans of Brandon Mull, Lisa McMann, and Rick Riordan, this exhilarating debut novel follows two courageous friends who must survive in a lost world that's as dangerous as they've always feared but also unlike anything they could ever have imagined. Members Reviews: Fun for the Entire Family Reading the book with my 8 year old, we read a chapter listen to the chapter, read listen and so on (really helps with fluency) I found myself enjoying it so much I went ahead and finished both the book and audio! And still engaged going through it with my kid! Great book, great reading, really well done. My 9 yo dyslexic son -"This is the best book ever" Thank you for making such a great book an audio book! It makes an incredible difference for those who struggle to read, but comprehend so much! My son listened finished the book on 1 day, I had to force him to stop for food. He has never been so excited and engrossed in a book. Thank you! Engaging plot not just for kids! This book brings you right in from the very beginning. Somehow an under world becomes believable and your mind starts to imagine what if and then another world comes into view! Don't leave the excitement for the kids, adults will thoroughly enjoy this book also. And teachers I understand from the author's blog there are lesson plans to go along with this book! And once again I love Emma Galvin's work. I highly recommend this book! so good!!! loved it!!! Great story we listened to it in 4 days. my boys really enjoyed it Life After Jurassic Park! This was a fun story with interesting twists and turns. The reader was ok but she had very little idea of how to properly inflect her voice so the story had a strange rhythm to it.

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids Audiobook by Sean Covey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sean Covey) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:47:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 7 Habits of Happy Kids Author: Sean Covey Narrator: TBA Format: Unabridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: From learning how to take charge of their own lives to discovering how balance is best, the Seven Oaks friends have tons of adventures and find out how each and every kid can be a happy kid! The narrators for this title include author Sean Covey and his children. Members Reviews: Great principles I loved the simplicity of the stories shared. My kids could relate and we could discuss how we could apply that principle in our lives. Not what I expected at all Let's preface this by saying this audio book has some things that were good and of value and it is presented in a way that the kids will be able to relate to it but for sure, I couldn't as this isn't what I expected at all. Shouldn't a book called The 7 Habits actually list those 7 habits? Life changing for children and parents! Great way to introduce the 7 Habits at an early age. May need a hard copy to read again. I'll make the kids listen to to this over and over The die l audio book for the kids. I'll make the kids listen to this over and over until they are able to assimilate the lessons therein. Not as I had expected I was bored listening to this book.I had hoped it was more helpful and or more interesting.

Pete the Cat Audiobook by James Dean

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Dean) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:56:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pete the Cat Subtitle: Too Cool for School Author: James Dean Narrator: Teddy Walsh Format: Unabridged Length: 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Pete the Cat can't decide what outfit he should wear to make him look cool at school. He has so many colorful choices in his closet to choose from, how will he decide on one? In this hilarious I-Can-Read tale, Pete learns it's not what you wear, but how you wear it that makes you cool. Members Reviews: The story is good, I didn't care for all the "Stuff" that ... The story is good, I didn't care for all the "Stuff" that you could tear out of the book . I felt the book lost it's value once the torn pages were left. Certainly not enticing for the next child in line to enjoy. My 5 year old loved Pete the Cat after I introduced him to the ... My 5 year old loved Pete the Cat after I introduced him to the "white shoes" book. We then purchased the Easter and Halloween books, which he enjoyed as much as the original. This was purchased as a Valentine gift that he was thrilled to receive and wouldn't put it down. It is written exactly the same as the other holiday books, which was disappointing to me and is the reason for a four star rating instead of five stars. However, if your child likes Pete, he/she will enjoy reading this book, too. Good book for kids I enjoyed reading and discussing this book with my 7 y.o. Good content for understanding. Five Stars Adorable book, very good quality! Comes with a few valentines and a nice poster. Yes Pete the cat is Awesome. Realistic attitude and understanding od the wonderful world around him. Big hit with my little one.

Love Sugar Magic Audiobook by Anna Meriano

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Meriano) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 06:12:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Sugar Magic Subtitle: A Dash of Trouble Author: Anna Meriano Narrator: Kyla Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: "A charming and delectably sweet debut. Mischief, friendship, and a whole lot of heart - Love Sugar Magic has it all." (Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas series) Leonora Logroño's family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending their days conjuring delicious cookies and cakes for any occasion. And no occasion is more important than the annual Dia de los Muertos festival. Leo hopes that this might be the year that she gets to help prepare for the big celebration - but, once again, she is told she's too young. Sneaking out of school and down to the bakery, she discovers that her mother, aunt, and four older sisters have in fact been keeping a big secret: they're brujas - witches of Mexican ancestry - who pour a little bit of sweet magic into everything that they bake. Leo knows that she has magical ability as well and is more determined than ever to join the family business - even if she can't let her mama and hermanas know about it yet. And when her best friend, Caroline, has a problem that needs solving, Leo has the perfect opportunity to try out her craft. It's just one little spell, after all...what could possibly go wrong? Debut author Anna Meriano brings us the first book in a delightful new series filled to the brim with amor, azúcar, y magia. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: I love a good middle grade and this one was a ... I love a good middle grade and this one was a delight. Leo and her family are brujas who own a bakery and bake magic into sweets. Sheâs eleven and wants to do all that her sisters do, thereâs a good bit of snooping and sneaking around and accidental spells. All of it was fun and sweet and I love that there are recipes in the back. It gave me Coco vibes with the family element and both are set with Mexican main characters. Itâs adorable. Warning: Extreme drool from recipes and descriptions of delicious baked goods, do not read on an empty stomach. Absolutely loved this middle grade novel about Leo, a young Bruja who is navigating her newfound powers and family secrets. The dynamics of her large, loving, and hilarious family were an absolute delight to read, and I especially adored Leo's relationships with her sisters. I just want to hand this book to kids everywhere. Love (and Sugar and Magic) This book was so great! I very much enjoyed following all of Leo's hijinks and learning the rules of her family's sweet, loving magic. Honestly though, my favorite parts aren't about magic at all though: they're all of the interactions between Leo's family. Each of her 4 older sisters (and her parents) has her own way of relating to Leo and making her feel loved. Add to that the Mexican-American culture and the mouth-watering descriptions of baked goods, and you'll understand why I would recommend this book to anyone! I loved meeting the Logroños family I loved meeting the Logroños family! This great middle book is filled with magical mischief.

What Happened at Midnight Audiobook by Franklin W. Dixon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Franklin W. Dixon) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:27:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Happened at Midnight Subtitle: The Hardy Boys, Book 10 Author: Franklin W. Dixon Narrator: Chris Mannal Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-10 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy receive an unusual assignment from their detective father. They are to "break into" the house of a Bayport neighbor, Malcolm Wright, and retrieve a top-secret invention that the scientist had hidden in his study before leaving for California. The invention is in danger of being stolen and the boys race against time to beat the thieves at their own game. The young detectives soon discover that they are involved in a mystery far greater in scope than just retrieving the invention. Their investigations put them on the trail of a dangerous gang of jewel thieves and smugglers. When Joe is kidnapped, this incident starts Frank off on a chase that almost ends disastrously for him and his pals. The exciting capture of several members of the gang during a stormy night on Barmet bay and a perilous encounter with the insidious Anchor Pete concludes one of the most complicated cases of the Hardy's career. Members Reviews: Could be better I'm not even five minutes into this audio book and I cannot stop laughing at the narrators voices. The boys sound like young children, and the overall tone sounds like he's narrating a Hardy Boys Secret Files book. Bill Irwin was much better. Good story, the narration....... The poor narration was so distracting that it ruined the experience. It sounded more like comedy than mystery to me. what happened at midnite & cabin island I don't have much good to say about the reader of these titles....he reads like a 5 yr old reading to a 5 yr old. The previous narrator of the hardy boys series was great..Bill Irwin....don't like this narrator....there is no need to sound like a clown....there's nothing wrong just reading in your natural voice like the previous narrator...that's all....dissapointing Narration Makes it Sound Like a Spoof Sometimes, a narrator should just stick to a straight-read. Chris Mannal's intonation and rhythm seems a little off, but I think it might've been manageable if he'd chosen not to do character voices. His voices for the cast are all wrong -- Frank and Joe Hardy sound like little children, Fenton Hardy sounds like the guy who reads movie trailers, and the toughs all sound like extras from Bugs Bunny cartoons. You'd think this was a parody of the Hardy Boys, except the story isn't actually a spoof (the plot is pretty good). It's kind of a shame, especially since this happened with the Nancy Drew books too. Apparently, with both series, the audio publisher switched from Listening Library to Phoenix Books, and so we lost Bill Irwin and Laura Linney (who did the first batch of Nancy Drew books). Irwin did a fantastic job with the first seven books...he was able to make the books entertaining, while anchoring the overall tone of the mystery. Unfortunately, Mannal isn't up to the task, and made listening to this no fun at all. Rotten Narration Apparently Mannal thinks 17 year Joe Hardy should sound like 9 year old. While Bill Irwin was wonderful in narrating Hardy Boys books one through, Mannal is abysmal in narrating volumes 7 through 10, and ruins the suspension disbelief. Returning or exchanging volumes 8 through 10.

The "Bible Comes Alive" Series Album 1 Audiobook by Your Story Hour

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Your Story Hour) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:39:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The "Bible Comes Alive" Series Album 1 Author: Your Story Hour Narrator: Your Story Hour Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-08 Publisher: Your Story Hour Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages from the Bible. This audio covers creation and moves down through Biblical History to the time of Moses and the Israelites escape from Egypt. ©1979 Your Story Hour; (P)1979 Your Story Hour Members Reviews: Great acting and story line but... Is there anything you would change about this book? Make it into Chapters. This is no fun having to find where you left off last. Also create a track list so we can know where to find certain chapters if we want. Grandchildren love it! My grandkids love it. We listen on the drive to school every morning. Radio style drama is fun for them. Awesome I loved the creative background music. I like the story line, not exactly read from the Bible. My Active Kids Love It! My 8, 6, and 5 year old actually listen and enjoy this! That is a testimony to Uncle Dan and Aunt Sue, and the Your Story Hour series, because my children have a hard time sitting still and listening to any audio books I have tried so far. I was looking for something to help me fit some Bible into our home school day. Something easy that I could flip on in the morning, and it would start where we left off, and be memorable stories for the kids. This wonderful series fits the bill, and then some! Great for the Family
Listening to the stories makes me feel like I was there. It allows me to read the Bible with a greater imagination. My children enjoys hearing it and love to have discussions about the characters. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because some of the stories are little off from the Bible and I think they do that because the audience would more likely be children.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Audiobook by Jacqueline Kelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jacqueline Kelly) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:46:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Author: Jacqueline Kelly Narrator: Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-20-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 301 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The summer of 1899 is HOT in Calpurnia Virginia Tate's sleepy Texas town, and there aren't a lot of good ways to stay cool. Her mother has a new wind machine from town, but Callie might just have to resort to stealthily cutting off her hair, one sneaky inch at a time. She also spends a lot time at the river with her notoriously cantankerous grandfather, an avid naturalist. It turns out that every drop of river water is teeming with life - all you have to do is look through a microscope! As Callie explores the natural world around her, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century. ©2009 Jacqueline Kelly; (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Great Listen This was a delightful story about the love of family, nature, and life in general. I really enjoyed this story and the fun relationship between Grandfather and Granddaughter. Despite the name of the book evolution isn't use in it's typical argumentative state in this book. Rather it refers to the ever changing and evolving person we become as we grow and mature. A Lovely Coming of Age Story Set in turn of the century Texas, this sweet coming of age story is fun and informative. Calpurnia is the only daughter in her farm family, but she's not interested in learning how to cook or sew or be a lady. She's interested in science, and especially in Mr. Charles Darwin's new book on The Evolution of Species. She isn't allowed to check it out from the library, but then discovers her gruff old Grandfather who is always off in the woods and keeps to himself, not only has a copy of Mr. Darwin's book, but has exchanged letters with him! Calpurnia and her Grandfather traipse around the woods, observing and categorizing the many species of plants, animals and insects they encounter. As Calpurnia learns about the world around her using the scientific method, she also begins to learn about life and growing up and what her own dreams and expectations are. The Evolution of Capurnia Tate A nice story about the relationship between a young girl and her grandfather. I listened to this book because it was on my daughters summer reading list. Begining was a bit slow but looking back, I really enjoyed the story. and so did my daughter. Is this on a kids list? What did you love best about The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate? Calpurnia was a spunky girl in a time when spunky was not appreciated. We enjoyed the story but it seemed to be dummied up a bit. I assume it was written for young girls.

Paddington on Top Audiobook by Michael Bond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Bond) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 02:43:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paddington on Top Author: Michael Bond Narrator: Hugh Bonneville Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of listeners with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond. What other bear but Paddington could find himself sent home on his first day of school? Or questioned as a prime witness in court? Or taking a crash course in water-skiing? Trust Paddington to follow his nose for adventure, with a suitcase full of marmalade sandwiches in tow! First published in 1974, Paddington on Top is the 10th classic novel about Michael Bond's beloved classic character, Paddington Bear.

The Hero Two Doors Down Audiobook by Sharon Robinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sharon Robinson) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:12:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hero Two Doors Down Subtitle: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend Author: Sharon Robinson Narrator: Chris Andrew Ciulla, Lisa Reneé Pitts Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Stephen Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he only cares about one thing - the Dodgers. Steve and his father spend hours reading the sports pages and listening to games on the radio. Aside from an occasional run-in with his teacher, life is pretty simple for Steve. But then Steve hears a rumor that an African-American family is moving to his all-Jewish neighborhood. It's 1948 and some of his neighbors are against it. Steve knows this is wrong. His hero, Jackie Robinson, broke the color barrier in baseball the year before. Then it happens - Steve's new neighbor is none other than Jackie Robinson! Steve is beyond excited about living two doors down from the Robinson family. He can't wait to meet Jackie. This is going to be the best baseball season yet! How many kids ever get to become friends with their hero? Members Reviews: Tolerance and Acceptance in a Great True Story! This is a great book for kids and adults to learn about tolerance and acceptance. We use it in our school district as a summer reading project and were pleased with how people found so much meaning from it when we had out book review session in the fall. The fact that it is a true story brings overlapping elements that would be hard to find in a work of fiction. It is a book to be enjoyed by all This book was precious if I can call that. Children have an innate knack for bridging all sorts of situations. It is a book to be enjoyed by all. Acceptance Great story of genuine love between families of different culture and race. This story serves as a reminder of looking beyond the differences and love people for who they are. Heroes may just live down the street if are open to possibilities. What a cool friendship! My son read this for a book report. He loved it. Thought it was pretty cool that an ordinary boy became friends with a professional baseball player! He didnât care for the first person narrative though. Amazing I would prefer this to kids 8 and up. It talks about some topics sad but true. This book is truly a must read! It is based of of the time period of segregation and racial discrimination around 1947-mid 1950's. :(

Warriors Audiobook by Erin Hunter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erin Hunter) — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:27:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Warriors Subtitle: The New Prophecy 6, Sunset Author: Erin Hunter Narrator: Nanette Savard Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Before there is peace, blood will spill blood, and the lake will run red.... In Book Six: Sunset all the tensions the Clans have faced in their new home suddenly explode into battle, and a young hero faces a life-changing choice. Members Reviews: Love this series, Love this Author!! When I started this entire series, with the entrance of Rusty, or Firepaw, I had my doubts about it. It took me a while to get to know all the cats and clans, but once I got a grip on the storyline, I was in love with the ideas of the four clans, their warrior codes and warrior ways of life. The stories told from the Thunder Clan cats views brought to me a wonderful new experience for my imagination, and quickly swept me away into their forests! The books are easy to read once you understand who and where every clan cat lives/belongs. The Thunder Clan, River Clan, Wind Clan, and Shadow Clan's ways of life will imediately capture the heart of anyone of any age. I am going on 30 this year, and my imagination and love for reading keeps me hungering for more wonderfully written stories such as these. I totally intend to share these books with my children once they've learned how to read as to help their imagination grow even further. There is some violence in the series, and it is very descriptive, but I wouldn't keep anyone from reading it! I'm hooked, and I hope everyone has a chance to read this series, no matter your age! Happy reading! Thank you Erin Hunter, I love you books and look forward to sharing them with my friends and family!! The Warrior Books are Truly Amazing! When I first started reading the Warrior books they were just so good , the wild side of books. I was so excited to read Twilight the 5th book of this series and to be honest I love to hear the book but I understand it better when I can read the book. It's just hard to stay on focus and I wander a bit. But I got the free trial and I had to deal with it. But I do advice to listen to this , and I only heard 3 chapters and I already love it! Great! I have the book, but listening to it makes me feel like I'm actually there. It's amazing! Great story Erin Hunter a amazing group of authors Narrator annoying at first but nice after a little bit Good story Well written good characters interesting ending for this series. This is a good book. I recommend it to young readers who like animals and fun to follow along stories. Has a realistic and fantasy which is a nice combination.

Midnight Fox Audiobook by Betsy Byars

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Betsy Byars) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:00:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midnight Fox Author: Betsy Byars Narrator: Joshua Swanson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-08 Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Tom dislikes spending the summer on his aunt's farm until he discovers a black fox in the forest and tracks her to her den. ©1968 Betsy Byars (P)2008 Penguin Members Reviews: My favorite thing about the book - other than the impression ... My favorite thing about the book - other than the impression I always had that it described most boys of that age pretty well - was the humor. The outlandish stories the boy creates to explain why anything is a risk he just shouldn't take....As a kid, I thought it was a little silly. With a son this age, I find it's exactly the kind irrational argument he will suck me into to try and get out of something. It's hard to compete with form changing robots, spaceships shooting lasers, super heroes with powers from web spinning to cars that can take vertical climbs up the side of a building. Only as a parent do I appreciate how artful the book is in accomplishing such quiet fascination. I highly recommend this book to any boy in the 8 - 12 range - or the parents who would like to do a read-share with one tacoomah! my children loved this book. my grandchildren loved this book thirty plus years later. I loved this book when I read it to them. It is my favorite Betsy Byars book. 6th grade book arrived quickly and was exactly as described This is one of my favorite books from childhood This is one of my favorite books from childhood. Now, reading it with my 7 year old son, I love it even more! It's a chapter book boys and girls can relate to and love. The Midnight Fox This book is a treasured tale dearly loved by my daughter, who read it several years ago when she was in (perhaps) the 4th grade. It has been one of her favorites ever since. I believe it captured her attention because at the time we were visited often by a family of foxes who lived in the wooded area behind our home.

The Honest Truth Audiobook by Dan Gemeinhart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Gemeinhart) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:29:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Honest Truth Author: Dan Gemeinhart Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: The debut of a phenomenal new middle-grade talent. In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poems in his notebook. He dreams of climbing a mountain one day. But in one important way, Mark is not like other kids at all. Mark is sick. The kind of sick that means hospitals. And treatments. The kind of sick some people never get better from. So Mark runs away. He leaves home with his camera, his notebook, his dog, and a plan to reach the top of Mount Rainier - even if it's the last thing he ever does. The Honest Truth is a rare and extraordinary novel about big questions, small moments, and the incredible journey of the human spirit. Members Reviews: WOW five stars This book was sweet,sad and overall very overwhelming. I most definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and love. The honest truth I loved this book So much, Finished in 5 days an hour a day i TOUCHING i felt connected to the story. a story about fear and friendship merging together for the better and the worst. a story of love and kindness that will keep you warm when it gets cold. its a story of hope for new beginnings with no endings. its a powerful story that people like you will surely enjoy! Wow. Amazing That's the truth. It is very interesting and I could visualize it very well and it was outstanding.

Fairest of All Audiobook by Sarah Mlynowski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sarah Mlynowski) — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:28:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fairest of All Subtitle: Whatever After, Book 1 Author: Sarah Mlynowski Narrator: Emily Eiden Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: A fresh, modern spin on a classic fairy tale-from best-selling author Sarah Mlynowski! In this fresh, funny new middle grade series, bestselling YA author Sarah Mlynowski writes for a younger audience for the first time! In each audiobook, Abby and her younger brother Jonah visit the magic mirror in their basement at night, and the mirror transports them inside a different fairy tale. In the first magical adventure, Abby and Jonah find themselves tangled in Snow White's story. Once there, they accidentally change key events in the tale! In order for Snow White to get her happy ending, it's up to Abby and Jonah to make things right. Members Reviews: Great for middle grade readers (and their families!) This is a clever and fun twist on the Snow White story. Readers will relate to the main character, Abby, and her brother, Jonah, and they will be pulling for Snow White to become brave enough to stand up for herself. The narration was perfect and made for a fun and funny listening experience. Great Twisted Fairytale with a Great Narrator This series of books is really good for kids. If they don't know the actual stories, then Abby and Jonah tell you that story. And Jonah is so funny! In some of the books he likes to annoy Abby. Abby really, really wants to be a judge - who could blame her? I've listened to this series pretty much on repeat! - K. Aged 7 Fun book to listen to with kids. It manages to explain why so many fairy tales set my teeth on edge (really!? The little mermaid gives her voice up for a boy?) but does so without slamming it into your head with a feminist hammer. Emily Eiden has an amazing voice and does such a wonderful job with the narration. - M. Aged, like, 100 (she's really old) great book I loved this book. A lot. I like thay abby had a little brother a lot. Cute! Great for age 8. Different but good My eight-year-old really love this series of books she can't wait to read the next I love this book!!!!!!!!!!! Im recommending this book to anyone 6 and up. I know many people who are listening to this book, for Abby and John-a are so cool

There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom Audiobook by Louis Sachar

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis Sachar) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:40:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom Author: Louis Sachar Narrator: Lionel Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-12 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Bradley Chalkers IS the oldest kid in the fifth grade. He tells enormous lies. He picks fights with girls. No one likes him - except Carla, the new school counselor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and knows that Bradley could change, if only he werent afraid to try. But when you feel like the most-hated kid in the whole school, believing in yourself can be the hardest thing in the world.... Members Reviews: Best book This book is great one thing I really like is that it has a new kid and he is nice but makes a funny mistake. But one thing that is weird I think some people might not understand (trust me this was confusing to me) is that Bradley is always changing his attitude. I love the book you could listen to it 100,000 times and it will always be interesting I have listened to 100,000 times and like I said the book is still fun! It's for all ages I loved it I liked how Bradley changed. I also liked the book that the counselor gave him. GREAT BOOK I think it was a wonderful story great for young children and over all my favorite characters were Bradley,Coleen, and Carla they were nice and friendly to everyone at the end. I believe Carla helped Bradley behave better than what he started out with 5th grade Summer reading MY son Enrique ( 11 yrs old)wanted to write a comment :" One of the best books I've read during the summer" How it's just you Bradley may have seem like that he couldn't make through school because of his reputation but he had help.

Ghosts of Greenglass House Audiobook by Kate Milford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate Milford) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:25:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghosts of Greenglass House Author: Kate Milford Narrator: Chris Henry Coffey Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Welcome back to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where 13-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul. This exciting sequel to a beloved book is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers. Like its predecessor, it's a smart, suspenseful tale that offers ghosts, friendships, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all wrapped up in a cozy mystery. Members Reviews: Better Than What I Expected I got this book on a lark. I started listening and at first I thought it was for a younger age group but I kept on listening. I really got into the characters and the Christmas time of the year. It surprised me what a good book it was. I really liked the story and thought it had a good ending. The narrator did a very good job. The only thing I did not like was the epilog. It entirely changed how I felt when I left the recording. I wish the author well in her quest but I just wanted to stay where the book left me for a while. I didn't care why the author did a couple of things in the book and why. I regard that as private. What I cared about was where the book left me when the book was done. Over all I found it to be a good listen for any age.

Jake & The Giant Audiobook by E.G. Foley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E.G. Foley) — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 03:00:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jake & The Giant Subtitle: The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 2 Author: E.G. Foley Narrator: Jamie du Pont MacKenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-14 Publisher: Foley Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 420 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Revised Audio Uploaded June 2015. NY Times and USA Today best-selling author E. G. Foley presents The Gryphon Chronicles, a new series of historical fantasy adventure novels that's as much fun for grownups as it is for kids! Big Trouble... Reunited with his aristocratic magical relatives, and finally getting used to his own supernatural powers, orphaned ex-pickpocket Jake Everton, the young Lord Griffon, travels on his first-ever holiday to beautiful Norway. There, at an amazing (steampunk!) Invention Convention, his cousin Archie, the boy genius, plans to unveil his marvelous new flying machine to the scientific world. But legends of the Viking Age die hard in Scandinavia. Danger strikes as famous Victorian scientists start mysteriously disappearing. When Archie vanishes, too, Jake races to the rescue. With the help of his trusty pet Gryphon, he tracks the kidnapper to his lair-only to come face-to-face with an angry Norse giant! From the whimsical steampunk oddities of the Invention Convention to wondrous worlds of Norse mythology, join Jake and his friends on a giant-sized adventure full of hair-raising dangers and big laughs! Members Reviews: Amazing second book! Let's just talk about the awesomeness that is the narrator! Take a minute to bow down to his super powers ;) He is fan-freaking-tastic!! The amount of different voices he can do is phenomenal. It felt like I was listening to an audio that had multiple narrators, he is that good!! Now onto the book. I didn't think this would top book 1, but it did!! This had so much going on that it's impossible not to love. I mean, first and foremost we have the stunningly beautiful setting that is Norway! It's a beautiful place and the authors capture that perfectly. Then we have the Norse mythology! I love mythology, no matter where it's from but most of the mythology is Greek or Roman Gods, so it was nice to see the Norse Gods have their turn. We have giants, well one giant to start, Snorri! We have Yggdrasil. Valhalla. We have Odin, Thor and LOKI! Loki, as the trickster god, is up to his usual no good in this, and wants to bring about Ragnarok, but he needs the giants help. Loki will try anything to do it so we see plenty of antics from him! We also have scientists added into the mix! Some of the most famous are mentioned in the story and I absolutely loved that fact! Anyway, add all those together and you get this amazingly addictive read. Every single character in the book is well written and developed. Jake grows a lot and I loved seeing him take responsibility and try to do the right thing. Snorri was such a great character too. He was hilarious at times and the narrator really brought him to life. The plot was fast paced and engrossing. As I said, I loved the mythology of it but we still have a great story at the core. Jake and his cousin are willing to do what they can to help Snorri get home and save the day. Snorri isn't the brightest but the boys treat him with respect. In all, this was an entertaining, laugh out loud, engaging and engrossing read. Right from the start you are pulled into a land of myth and legend, of magic and mayhem and a land that you will fall in love with. It's definitely a series that all ages will enjoy and one that will firmly stay on my favourite shelf.

Black Water Audiobook by D. J. MacHale

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. J. MacHale) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:48:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Water Subtitle: Pendragon, Book 5 Author: D. J. MacHale Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 201 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Just when 15-year-old Bobby Pendragon thinks he understands his purpose as a Traveler - to protect the territories of Halla from the evil Saint Dane - he is faced with an impossible choice. The inhabitants of Eelong are in danger of being wiped out by a mysterious plague. Only Bobby knows how to stop it, but it means bringing the antidote from another territory - Cloral. Since moving items between territories is forbidden by the Traveler rules, if Bobby chooses to save Eelong he could endanger himself, his friends, and the future of every other being in Halla. Listen to more from the series. ©2005 D. J. MacHale; (P)2005 Brilliance Audio Critic Reviews: "Dufris is undaunted in his interpretation of the inhabitants of Eelong, giant cats whose disdain for humans is barely contained." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: I loved these books as a kid... These books are poorly written, have basic plots, and too many "coincidences" The narrators are also go-awful. These. Oils could have been great. I kid you not... These books just keep getting better and better. I wasn't sure The Reality Bug could be topped but I was proven wrong. This one was EPIC! Overacting Another stunning overacting performance by William dufris. It still ruins the story for me. This book is probably my second least favorite anyway. When I fist started listening to this series, I was hoping the performance would get better, but it hasn'tyet... here's hoping... New Kind of Story This story is SOOOOO different from the past 4 books. It's a lot more grown up and action-packed than the previous books. I would completely recommend! love it! absolutely love this book, I've read it many times before and will continue to read this entire series.

Some Kind of Courage Audiobook by Dan Gemeinhart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Gemeinhart) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 03:27:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Some Kind of Courage Author: Dan Gemeinhart Narrator: Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-16 Publisher: Scholastic Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Saddle up for a life-defining, death-defying adventure. Joseph Johnson has lost just about everyone he's ever loved. He lost his pa in an accident. He lost his ma and his little sister to sickness. And now he's lost his pony - fast, fierce, beautiful Sarah, taken away by a man who had no right to take her. Joseph can sure enough get her back, though. The odds are stacked against him, but he isn't about to give up. He will face down deadly animals, dangerous men, and the fury of nature itself on his quest to be reunited with the only family he has left. Because Joseph Johnson may have lost just about everything, but he hasn't lost hope. And he hasn't lost the fire in his belly that says he's getting his Sarah back - no matter what. The critically acclaimed author of The Honest Truth returns with a poignant, hopeful, and action-packed story about hearts that won't be tamed...and spirits that refuse to be broken. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Andrew Eiden deftly captures the colorful vernacular of Washington State in the 1890s. His Western twang gives authenticity to 12-year-old Joseph.... This story is full of emotion, adventure, and a strong sense of time and place." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Grit, perseverance and family... Absolutely powerful. Unlike many readers, this is my first book by Gemeinhart and most assuredly won't be my last.I'm not normally a historical fiction/adventure reader, but this story was simply wonderful. I chose to listen to the audio on our road trip and highly recommend it. The narration was excellent. I laughed and cried (A LOT!) and felt like I was Joseph's champion traveling right alongside him. Very well written, I felt like I was there in the west during that time. I can't wait to share this with my students. My boys who love history and adventure will be thrilled with the pace of the story and its twists and turns. I can even see my girls enjoying this. You don't have to be a horse-lover to love it. Its about grit, love and most of all family. Ducking and got a little Hi my name was the name I was talking about you and my mom got a text and got to adorable story! I loved this book! Pefect for upper elementary and early middle school readers! teaches great lessons.

The Complete Chronicles of Narnia Audiobook by C. S. Lewis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. S. Lewis) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:60:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/734/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Complete Chronicles of Narnia Subtitle: The Classic BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations Author: C. S. Lewis Narrator: Maurice Denham, Full Cast Format: Original Recording Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-14 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2459 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: C.S. Lewis acclaimed and universally loved novels spring to life in these spellbinding full-cast BBC dramatisations. Anyone whos visited Narnia wants to go back again, and these radio dramas make for a hugely entertaining first-time or return journey, with a cast including Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham, Richard Griffiths, Martin Jarvis, Sylvester McCoy, John Sessions, Fiona Shaw, and Timothy Spall. "The Magicians Nephew": When Polly and Digory discover some magic rings, they begin the most exciting and dangerous journey of their lives - and encounter the mighty lion Aslan. "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe": Lucy, Peter, Edmund and Susan enter a magical world of talking fauns and flying horses, where the evil White Witch has cast Narnia in perpetual winter. "The Horse and His Boy": Shasta and his talking horse Bree flee from a life of slavery and head for the freedom of Narnia, facing many perils along the way. "Prince Caspian": Peter, Susan, Lucy, and Edmund are called upon to help Caspian free Narnia of his evil uncles regime and reclaim freedom and happiness. "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader": Edmund, Lucy, and Eustace join King Caspian on a perilous mission to find his friends, the seven lost Lords of Narnia. "The Silver Chair": Jill and Eustace set out to find King Caspians lost son, and in the grim land of the Earthmen they encounter the wicked Green Lady. "The Last Battle": The King is in danger, and Narnia faces its darkest hour. Eustace and Jill must help its people fight for the future of the once-glorious kingdom. Members Reviews: Abridged but Great Performance What did you love best about The Complete Chronicles of Narnia? I enjoyed the full cast of characters and the sound effects that complemented the scenes. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia? The most memorable moments for me are from "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" because that story was the one I'd heard most as a child and so it stuck with me more than the others. Which scene was your favorite? (Spoilers) My favorite scene was at the end of The Silver Chair when Aslan and Caspian return to our world with Eustace and Jill and frighten away the bullies. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I did laugh at quite a few parts throughout the book. Any additional comments? If you haven't read any of the books and really want to, you might want to get a full unabridged copy. If you like full-cast dramatizations or you have already read the full books I do recommend this. You get all the books for one credit, which is a great deal in my opinion. Sometimes the sound effects were loud enough to drown the words but it was well-performed in general and was well worth it. Great Story, but... This story is definitely worth a credit, don't get me wrong. I probably shouldn't be complaining since others clearly noted that this is an abridged version. If you know the stories well though, it is kind of sad when they leave out things like the first joke. I also have heard dramatized versions that had an amazing rendition of Puddleglum's acting drunk before the giant king and queen. This version left that out entirely.