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Title: Sophie Is Seven

Author: Dick King-Smith

Narrator: Bernard Cribbins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-26-07

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Ever since she was four years old, Sophie has wanted to be a lady farmer. She has been collecting animals, and so far her menagerie consists of snails, centipedes, a white rabbit, a black cat, and a puppy named Puddle. Now Sophie is saving money in her piggy bank to buy her own farm, but when she adds it up she only has $12.60. She must think of ways to raise more funds!

Members Reviews:

A lot has happend to Sophie

Just curl up with the children and listen with them, you wont want to miss a single word.

I have more or less written the same review for all of the sophie stories. I can't urge you enough to get them all. each and every one is sheer delight. Always read by good old Bernard Cribbins.

What a treasure Trove of listening delights in the entire series of Sophie Stories by the incomparable Dick King Smith, writer of childrens stories.

Each story when read brings you to such a happy feel good, wonderful conclusion of this special little girl Sophie, who is so determined, with hair that looks like she has been through a hedge row backwards. and her entire family including her beloved Octogenarian Aunt Al who lives in the Highlands of Scotland on a most desired farm!(with PONIES of course.)

You and your kiddiewinkies are in for a real treat when you listen to the wonderful heart warming stories, read by Bernard Cribbins who has that special voice that puts us all at ease.

Determination and desire make dreams come true.

Where does Sophie is Seven rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Sophie knows she wants to be a lady farmer and she has a savings plan already! Sophie also is taking care of many animals and her approach to having more is just wonderful. Kids dream big and Sophie is no exception. She's out to conquer her obstacles and make this one a reality.

Listen in order:

Sophie's Snail

Sophie's Tom

Sophie Hits Six

Sophie Is Seven

Sophie's Lucky

the Sophie stories

Would you consider the audio edition of Sophie is Seven to be better than the print version?

yes, the characters come to life better

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sophie, because she's portrayed as such a direct and honest character

Which character as performed by Bernard Cribbins was your favorite?

see above

Any additional comments?

we bought all the tapes for our boys years ago and wanted something more permanent for the next generation

Can't wait to listen to the next one.

still enjoying Sophie and her family. still following her dream. still staying determined. still loving her animals

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Title: Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective Audio Collection

Author: Dave Keane

Narrator: Fred Berman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-16-07

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Case #000001: The Haunted Toolshed

Cakes vanishing into thin air? Mailboxes disappearing without a trace? Evil lurks in Mr. Asher's toolshed? Joe Sherlock must investigate the strange and unexplained events that are happening on Baker Street after dark. Even though a cold tingle of terror gallops down his spine like a herd of wild gophers, Joe is determined to solve the case and have his bundt cake, too.

Case #000002: The Neighborhood Stink

Can a goofy kid detective overcome a sudden and strong gag reflex? Will he stop stepping in the evidence? And will he solve the case in time for dinner? On a carpetlike lawn in a gated yard sit mysterious, smelly piles of dog poop. Mrs. Fefferland puts Joe Sherlock on the case to sniff out the culprit. But even Sherlock Holmes never encountered a case as baffling or stomach-churning as this.

Case #000003: The Missing Monkey-Eye Diamond

Why has a ring with a diamond the size of a monkey's eye suddenly disappeared? Will it be found before the wedding party turns into an angry mob? Armed with only a box of Barf Blockers, a clip-on tie, and his extraordinary sleuthing skills, Joe Sherlock is in a race against time and a very sensitive stomach.

Critic Reviews:

"Fourth-grader Joe Sherlock aspires to follow in the footsteps of the famous Sherlock Holmes by solving local mysteries for $10 a day. He is endearing as he bumbles toward the solutions." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

12 Year old Son - gives this 2 thumbs up!

My son listened to this and he enjoyed it. He gave it 2 thumbs up.

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Title: The Lightkeeper's Daughter

Author: Iain Lawrence

Narrator: Ed Sala

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-20-06

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Three years after leaving her family behind on the idyllic lighthouse island where she grew up, 17-year-old Elizabeth "Squid" McCrae returns, full of anger and accusations and eager to confront her father about a family tragedy. But as a ghostly voice from the past sparks her memories, Squid soon realizes that nothing is exactly as she thought it was, and no one, not even herself, is completely free from blame. The award-winning author of The Wreckers presents a keen exploration of the way family works to make us who we are.

©2004 Iain Lawrence; (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic Reviews:

"A beautiful, unsettling story." (Booklist)

"This lyrical novel is an experience not to be forgotten." (School Library Journal)

"A must-read for lovers of tales rich in setting, atmosphere, and human understanding." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Left you with a lot to think about.

Good read. Interesting characters. A lovely, yet lonely setting. Beautiful yet dark and scaredy at times. I would recommend this book.

Five Stars

Good book

The Lightkeeper's Daughter

This was a very strange book. I picked it up on a whim for some light reading and because I was attracted to the cover. It's considered a juvenile fiction book, but I've found some very entertaining and well written books in that section so I wouldn't consider it a reason to not read the book if you are an adult.

Seventeen year old Squid (real name Elizabeth) is on a boat with her three year old daughter Tatiana traveling to an island that was her home for thirteen years. She's very apprehensive about the trip and what her mother and father, Helen and Murray, will think about her daughter, and what they will think about her since they haven't seen each other for years. Just thinking about the island brings back terrible memories as her brother Alastair had died there shortly before she left to give birth to her daughter. When she lands, its hard to see her parents and remember all the pain that they and the island brought by keeping her and her brother isolated there.

When she can, she escapes to the smaller house on the island where her brother had lived and reads his journals. They are filled with pain and his longing to leave the island and bring back memories for her of when they were small and traveling around the waters and island together. She reads these notes in secret and hopes that her mother and father won't find out about this, but she shouldn't worry too much as they have found distraction in her daughter. All these painful memories make her want to leave though but for the first time her daughter seems to be thriving. She's not sure what the best route to take would be.

These characters make up a very confused family. At times its painful to watch them interact with each other. This however, serves to make them very human and I do think that they were well written in this case. One complaint I would have in characterization would be Squid's reactions to some things. At times she acts like a normal seventeen year old and can get huffy at nearly anything, but the majority of the time she acts very old and mature. Granted she had a child young and had to grow up fast but it didn't feel authentic to me.

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Title: The Silver Donkey

Author: Sonya Hartnett

Narrator: Richard Aspel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-19-06

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

One bright spring morning in the woods of France, a soldier, blinded by the war, is found by a little girl named Coco, and her older sister Marcelle. In return for their kindness, the soldier tells the sisters marvelous tales, each story connected to the keepsake he carries in his pocket: a perfect, tiny, silver donkey. As the days pass and they struggle in secret to help the soldier reach home, Coco and Marcelle learn the truth behind the silver donkey, and what the precious object means: honesty, loyalty, and courage.

©2004 Sonya Hartnett (P)2005 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Editorial Reviews:

This is a touching and imaginative tale about two little French girls who discover an English soldier in the woods near their home during World War I. Shell-shocked and blind, the soldier is determined to make his way home to care for a sick brother, and the girls do their best to help him. In return, he tells them tales both true and imagined, spun from the little silver donkey he carries in his pocket. Performer Richard Aspel's narration strikes just the right notes of both sadness and whimsy, while his voices for the little French girls are amusing. An award-winning young adult tale that speaks to both the horrors of war and the powers of friendship.

Critic Reviews:

"Precise, sensual, wise, heroic, witty: a tale of growth and selflessness. Read it aloud to a group of children today!" (Magpies Magazine) "Hartnett has created a classic with warm characters who decry war and help each other despite being handicapped in their own ways. Aspel brings these memorable people to life with an impressive scope of emotion and accent. This is an endearing tale suitable for all ages." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

A thoughtful fable to read with your child.

A few of us inaugurated a book club for 3rd grade girls with this story and it was a great start for us.

This story is beautifully written and has many layers, it was great for the adults and interesting enough for the girls, despite the backdrop of a war and subject matter that is difficult for young people to relate to: should you stay and fight in a war that has depleted you and made you question why you are there and hurt your psyche badly or go home to your family?

There were a lot of unanswered questions at the end of our discussion. Who did the donkey represent? Did Lieutenant get home? Was John real or made up? What significance was the beetle in the end?

Even though we didn't have clear answers, the girls were satisfied with the questions and were inspired to keep reading. All in all, a very good story to read with and explain to a child under 12. 13 and older can probably understand the subject matter and get more depth from it without a parent's input.

Five Stars

It was a beautiful story.

The Silver Donkey

I bought this book for my granddaughter a couple of years ago and she said it was the best book she had read. Unfortunately, she handed out to a friend and never got it back, so I ordered her another one because she always talks about how great this book was.

Mostly satisfied...

The book arrived quickly and in good condition. However, there was no dust jacket and that minor fact was omitted in the description of the book...

Tender and beautiful.

This morning I had every intention of reading just the first few chapters of The Silver Donkey, a novel from Australian author Sonia Hartnett.

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Title: Billy Bunter's Banknote

Author: Frank Richards

Narrator: Martin Jarvis

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-26-06

Publisher: CSA Word

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Another brand new Bunter romp from the master storyteller, the man who put Just William back on the map again, Martin Jarvis. Money goes missing from the Head's drawer and the hunt is on for the money and the thief. Great fun!

© and (P)2004 CSA Telltapes Ltd.

Critic Reviews:

"Restores Bunter to comic classic status." (The Guardian)

Members Reviews:

Billy Bunter's Banknote

I bought this Audible book - supposedly for my grandchildren - but could not resist having a sneaky listen to take me back some years. These books certainly stand the test of time and this one is a real hoot. Superbly read by Martin Jarvis.

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Title: The Dark Portal

Subtitle: The Deptford Mice Trilogy, Book 1

Author: Robin Jarvis

Narrator: Roe Kendall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-05

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Every mouse knows of the dangers in the sewers, where bloodthirsty gangs of rats roam. But one curious mouse can't resist that perilous world and thus must face evil at its strongest - or the entire city of London could be destroyed.

©1989 Robin Jarvis; (P)2006 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"A spooky and enthralling animal fantasy...Jarvis provides counterpoint to the heart-racing adventure with scenes of haunting beauty...[and] conveys a sense of place powerful enough to elevate the South London boroughs of Greenwich and Blackheath to requisite stops on any bookish child's literary tour of the British capital." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

A Good Surprise!

Builds the characters, and the pace increases thruout the read. Enjoyable!

Adventure and the alluring mystery of dark power.

Beautifully told story, satisfying adventure and the alluring mystery of dark power had me listening from start to finish with excitement!

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Title: The Secret Garden

Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Narrator: Jenny Agutter

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-08-05

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

When orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at Misselthwaite Manor, her uncle's estate, everybody said she was the most disagreeable looking child ever seen. Depressed and withdrawn, Mary stumbles upon an arched doorway into an overgrown garden. She later discovers her pampered invalid cousin, tucked away in a dark room. Soon a charming journey into the magical secret garden begins.

Members Reviews:

A great reflection

What a great way to relive this great book. In just a few hours I was taken on the romantic journey all over again.

Much loved story, beautifully narrated

Would you consider the audio edition of The Secret Garden to be better than the print version?

Can't compare. I read the print edition as a young girl and it had beautiful illustrations.

What did you like best about this story?

Narration by Jenny Agutter

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Mary meeting her cousin for the first time

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

See above

I liked the excitement of Mary finding the garden.

I felt like I was with Mary and her friends to as they had their adventures in the secret garden. Mary finding the key and the entrance behind the ivy was especially exciting.

childhood favourite

just a old classic from my childhood from school all should silen just a nice story .

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Titre: Contes de Charles Perrault 1

Auteur: Charles Perrault

Narrateur: Catherine Frot, Jacques Gamblin

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 1 hr and 6 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 11-22-04

Éditeur: Frémeaux & Associés

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Les Contes de Perrault constituent un patrimoine national que les parents et les enseignants se sentent le devoir de transmettre aux enfants. Relégués dans la littérature enfantine, ils font souvent l'objet d'adaptations qui en appauvrissent la réflexion. Frémeaux & Associés fait ici le pari de présenter les textes originaux rendus accessibles aux enfants à partir de 6 ans, grâce à une production sonore extrêmement soignée, réunissant Catherine Frot et Jacques Gamblin, sous la direction d'Olivier Cohen. Illustré par des instruments à cordes sur une musique de Marin Marais, contemporain de Charles Perrault, le talent des deux conteurs révèle la magie de l'oralité.

L'auteur

naît à Paris en 1628, au sein d'une famille bourgeoise et aisée. Il débute ses études en 1637 au collège de Beauvais (oise), qu'il quittera en 1643 pour étudier le droit. En 1651 il obtient sa licence et devient avocat. Deux ans plus tard, il termine son premier livre, les Murs de Troie. En 1663 il entre comme commis auprès de Colbert, puis devient premier commis des bâtiments du Roi en 1665. Sa carrière d'Académicien débute en 1671. L'année suivante il est élu chancelier de l'Académie et en 1673 il devient bibliothécaire de l'Académie. En 1680, Perrault cède son poste de premier commis au fils de Colbert. En 1687 Perrault déclenche la querelle des Anciens et des Modernes en prenant ouvertement parti pour les auteurs modernes. Il décède en 1703.

Les narrateurs

entre à 17 ans à l'Ecole de la Rue Blanche, puis au Conservatoire et fait partie des créateurs de la compagnie du Chapeau Rouge. Elle a joué plus de 250 rôles au théâtre, ainsi que dans des films TV. Elle adore les voyages et les ballades dans Paris.

a fait son apprentissage au Centre dramatique de Caen. Il se partage entre le cinéma, la littérature et le théâtre. Il vit près de Montparnasse et apprécie les endroits tranquilles.

© Frémeaux & Associés - Groupe Frémeaux Colombini S.A., 2002

(P) Frémeaux & Associés - Groupe Frémeaux Colombini S.A., 2002

Revues par les critiques:

A propos de ce titre

Musique : Marin Marais

Musiciens : Florence Bolton (viole de gambe), Benjamin Perrot (théorbe)

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Titre: Contes de Charles Perrault 2

Auteur: Charles Perrault

Narrateur: Catherine Frot, Jacques Gamblin

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 50 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 11-22-04

Éditeur: Frémeaux & Associés

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Les Contes de Perrault constituent un patrimoine national que les parents et les enseignants se sentent le devoir de transmettre aux enfants. Relégués dans la littérature enfantine, ils font souvent l'objet d'adaptations qui en appauvrissent la réflexion. Frémeaux & Associés fait ici le pari de présenter les textes originaux rendus accessibles aux enfants à partir de 6 ans, grâce à une production sonore extrêmement soignée, réunissant Catherine Frot et Jacques Gamblin, sous la direction d'Olivier Cohen. Illustré par des instruments à cordes sur une musique de Marin Marais, contemporain de Charles Perrault, le talent des deux conteurs révèle la magie de l'oralité.

L'auteur

naît à Paris en 1628, au sein d'une famille bourgeoise et aisée. Il débute ses études en 1637 au collège de Beauvais (oise), qu'il quittera en 1643 pour étudier le droit. En 1651 il obtient sa licence et devient avocat. Deux ans plus tard, il termine son premier livre, les Murs de Troie. En 1663 il entre comme commis auprès de Colbert, puis devient premier commis des bâtiments du Roi en 1665. Sa carrière d'Académicien débute en 1671. L'année suivante il est élu chancelier de l'Académie et en 1673 il devient bibliothécaire de l'Académie. En 1680, Perrault cède son poste de premier commis au fils de Colbert. En 1687 Perrault déclenche la querelle des Anciens et des Modernes en prenant ouvertement parti pour les auteurs modernes. Il décède en 1703.

Les narrateurs

entre à 17 ans à l'Ecole de la Rue Blanche, puis au Conservatoire et fait partie des créateurs de la compagnie du Chapeau Rouge. Elle a joué plus de 250 rôles au théâtre, ainsi que dans des films TV. Elle adore les voyages et les ballades dans Paris.

a fait son apprentissage au Centre dramatique de Caen. Il se partage entre le cinéma, la littérature et le théâtre. Il vit près de Montparnasse et apprécie les endroits tranquilles.

© Frémeaux & Associés - Groupe Frémeaux Colombini S.A., 2003

(P) Frémeaux & Associés - Groupe Frémeaux Colombini S.A., 2003

Revues par les critiques:

A propos de ce titre

Musique : Marin Marais

Musiciens : Florence Bolton (viole de gambe), Benjamin Perrot (théorbe)

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Title: The Book of Dead Days

Author: Marcus Sedgwick

Narrator: Roger Rees

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-08-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The days between Christmas and New Year's Eve are dead days, when spirits roam and magic shifts restlessly just beneath the surface of our lives. A magician called Valerian must save his own life within those few days or pay the price for the pact he made with evil so many years ago. But alchemy and sorcery are no match against the demonic power pursuing him. Helping him is his servant, Boy, a child with no name and no past. The quick-witted orphan girl, Willow, is with them as they dig in death fields at midnight, and as they are swept into the sprawling blackness of a subterranean city on a journey from which there is no escape.

©2004 Marcus Sedgwick; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic Reviews:

"Sedgwick's highly visual writing makes for a true movie of the mind. It is reminiscent of Philip Pullman's work, with each detail adding to the fullness of Sedgwick's alternative world....Sedgwick draws characters so magnetic that readers will find it hard to look away." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Middling, and that's being nice.

First of all, for your information, this book's intended audience seems to be readers under 14. Which is fine!

The story is a Faust variation (a popular plot for several centuries), full of supernatural wonders. The Book of Dead Days is full of unusual and interesting environments, objects, and entities. However, in spite of its title, it is not very scary. It is also not very novelistic, in that there is little psychological depth. The author tried very hard to create morally complex characters, but ended up with mud-grey rather than sympathy-inducing shading. The villians are not uniformly Evil and the heroes are not uniformly Good; however, the one prominent female character suffers the Victorian ailment of being a self-sacrificing Angel. Being a smart cookie only modernizes the stereotype. Ick.

The pacing is uneven, the writing is cliche-ridden, and the plot recycled - but it is actually a fairly engaging tale nonetheless. Also, the reader is pretty good; he makes the best of the material.