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Title: The Light

Subtitle: Morpheus Road Trilogy, Book 1

Author: D. J. MacHale

Narrator: Nick Podehl

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-20-10

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 199 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Marshall Seaver is being haunted. In the first installment of this chillingly compelling trilogy, 16-year-old Marshall discovers that something beyond our world is after him. The eerie clues pile up quickly, and when people start dying, it's clear that whatever this is - it's huge.

Marshall has no idea what's happening to him, but he's soon convinced that it has something to do with his best friend, Cooper, who's been missing for over a week. Together with Coop's sister, Marsh searches for the truth about what happened to his friend, ultimately uncovering something bigger than he could ever have imagined.

Members Reviews:

Why doesn't Kvothe just use sympathy already?

Referencing the Kingkiller Chronicle as Podehl's other work. He did a good job narrating. He has a good voice for male coming of age novels. 'Nuff said.

Probably my fault for not studying up MacHale's other work, but there was nothing about it in the description. For those not generally familiar with his work, this is definitely young adult fiction. I didn't know this so not long into it I found myself thinking, "what's with all the horror movie and awkward teenager cliches?"

After I realized that the book is for the young and I forgave all the trite stuff it actually turns out to be a pretty good story. There are some very enjoyable set pieces where the "monster" attacks. These are cinematically described and quite vivid. MacHale's words and Podehl's cadence during the mysterious revelation scenes is also quite engaging.

Unfortunately, one tool the author beats to death is Marsh's uncanny inability to predict his scene. I'm sure MacHale does this so the reader's surprise matches the character's, but it is so consistent that it's distracting. If he thinks something will go well, it becomes a catastrophe; if he thinks he's in trouble, he is saved; if he thinks she hates him, he gets a kiss. It is more predictable than gravity. Usually, there is very little contextual reason that Marsh should have his misconception. MacHale simply describes the misconception then "surprises" you with the opposite, over and over.

My hangup on the cliches and that particular device aside, I think I would recommend this book to a teenager looking to read a little light horror. The action is good; the mystery is good; and the story moves along at a steady pace.

Edge of my seat ride

Kept me waiting for what's next, great listen...

Highly recommend for anyone who needs to keep awake for the next twist

Listen and enjoy a good story brilliantly read

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

Never read the book but very glad to have listened

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Light?

Some great plot turns

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

It's was one of the books that i worried about ending as I was enjoying it so much

Quite enjoyed it

A fun creepy journey with interesting characters, an intriguing plot, and a good performance. Would recommend. :)

my heart was pumping

I love this book, it kept me up at night and got even paranoid lol

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Title: Streets of Panic Park

Subtitle: Goosebumps Horrorland #12

Author: R. L. Stine

Narrator: Suzy Myers, Marc Thompson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-09

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

It seemed like the only way to escape the mysterious villain who's playing puppet-master with their lives. But Panic Park is a perilous place, and it makes HorrorLand seem like HappyLand!

Now they must face their greatest fears - and team up with the unlikeliest allies - in this shocking conclusion to the ride of a lifetime.

Members Reviews:

scary good fun

What did you love best about Streets of Panic Park?

As usual goosebump stories proove entertaining and thrilling for my 7 year old. We are planning a road trip and she is trying to figure out which new titles she needs.

Any additional comments?

Not for the child that is easily scared. They are spooky.

Why background music?

The "background music" was so loud it overpowered the narrator. Who wants music in an audiobook, anyway? Either the producer/director/publisher of the audiobook didn't believe the narrator was good enough to carry it off (and I can't comment on that, since the narrator's track was inaudible above the din of mood music), or they believed the listener couldn't follow the plot without some assistance. Either way, this was a waste of a book credit. Sad, too, because Stine's writing is so enjoyable.

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Title: Vox

Subtitle: The Edge Chronicles

Author: Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell

Narrator: Alex Jennings

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-24-09

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Rook Barkwater, a young librarian knight, stumbles upon the truth when he is taken captive and forced to work for Vox. But can Rook foil Vox's plan and save the lives of his librarian colleagues?

Part of the Rook trilogy set 50 years later than the events of the Twig sequence - and filled with fascinating new characters and settings that will enthral fans of the series.

Members Reviews:

Abridged?!?!?! Why?!

I love the stories in this collection.

But...

Why even bother with abridged versions?

Excellent world, excellent predecessor novels and trilogies...

excellent narrator....

Halfway decent abridge-er... but abridgement SUCKS THE LIFE OUT OF THESE WORLDS!!

WHERE ARE THE IMPORTANT DRAMA-ADDING DETAILS?!?!

Abridged subsequent tales after such amazing tales presented in their complete states?!?!

Lacking...

Half-assed...

Teasing...

...but not enough to convince me to pay for the full versions if they come out later.

I could have been a lifelong fan, (probably will be - but from a different source), these stories are Tolkien-equivalent-worthy! Robert-Jordan-worthy... but some idiot talked them into publishing ABRIDGED versions!!!

Makes EVERYTHING incomplete and takes the LIFE out of the stories. Makes everything DISCONNECTED!!!

I'm stopping HERE!!

Maybe 10 years from now when I'm not angry at AUDIBLE.COM for providing SOME of the tales in their complete states, and the later tales in disjointed half-story-states (aka ABRIDGED!) I might try again and these authors and the brilliant narrator might be worth my adoration- but as of now, the abridged versions are just pissing me off!

I'm DONE!!

No more edge chronicles until you provide COMPLETE versions.

THEY ARE WORTH PUBLISHING!!!

Whoever decided to do abridged versions should be fired!

...DAMMIT!!!

Get the whole things- narrated by the same narrator...

...PRONTO!!!

(Please )

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Title: Simon Bloom, The Octopus Effect

Author: Michael Reisman

Narrator: Nicholas Hormann

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-13-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In this exciting sequel, Simon and company must enter the mysterious undersea realm of the Order of Biology to find Sirabetta before she can restore her powers. Aided by old allies and some new ones, the kids struggle with fierce beasts, dangerous enemies, and their own evolving abilities.

Blending humor, suspense, and science - and throwing new octopus powers into the mix - Michael Reisman brings us another outstandingly original adventure.

Members Reviews:

Great read! My 9 year old son absolutely loved ...

Great read! My 9 year old son absolutely loved it! He's now on to the 3rd book in the series. First book series that really got him into reading.

Bloom continues to blossom

I first got hooked on Simon Bloom through the audiobook. The narrator, I mean Narrator, fit perfectly into the madcap world that is basically a junior American version of Douglas Adams' Universe series. I had a great deal of fun listening as I worked. The second book continues the craziness that is literally "science" fiction. The use of physics, biology, and other branches of science is simply wonderful! After all, who hasn't watched a TV show or movie and debated afterwards about whether or not you could actually do what you saw? (And I have to say, the dodgeball fight in the first book is definitely one I would pay to see onscreen! Let's hope they finally get around to releasing the movie in the near future.) I'm keeping an eye on Simon Bloom because I want to know what happens next!

My second grader loves it.

He read it in 1 week. He did point out that it had some boring parts, but he still

was excited to read the 3rd book. (the Order of Chaos). For me, I'm glad he

loves the books, but the Order of Chaos was only available for the Kindle. We

much prefer paper books.

Awesome Sequel

This is a fun sequel to the first book, Simon Bloom The Gravity Keeper. The series is great for kids because it goes over various areas of science, including physics and biology. In this book, Reisman also added a glossary of science terms at the end of the book that is a useful reference for children (and me sometimes!). And, the story is really fun, too! Overall, highly recommended.

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Title: Wild Girl

Author: Patricia Reilly Giff

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-11-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Meanwhile, a filly is born and begins her journey to a new home. As Lidie's story unfolds, so does the filly's.

Lidie's father runs a stable at a famous race track, and Rafael is training to be a jockey. As much as they want to make Lidie feel welcome, they still think of her as the little girl they left behind. They don't even know what a strong rider she is, and that she's determined to befriend and ride the wild filly her father has just bought: Wild Girl.

Critic Reviews:

"Giff's characters are beautifully nuanced and entirely real, her prose is as streamlined and efficient as a galloping Thoroughbred." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Heartbreaking & Heartwarming!

Wow! What a great story! The protagonist, Lidie, is a lovable character and not just because she's horse crazy. The emotional turmoil is heartbreaking at times when she leaves her native Brazil and moves to Queens, NY to be with her father and brother who work at a racing stable. They still think she is a seven-year-old who loves Snow White, while Lidia is 12 and, unknown to her father and brother, rides very well. Being at a new school where no one understands her language, and she knows very little English, Lidia is overwhelmed.

A new horse at the stable named Wild Girl (Lidia's dead mother's nickname for her as well) helps her overcome all the new obstacles and bring the family together.

This is a "must read" for all young readers and horse lovers of all ages.

Fantastic book for horse lovers and young readers

This book is the story of a beautiful horse named Wild Girl and a girl named Lidie from Brazil. More than anything, she loves to ride horse fast! Wild Girl is a calm, gray, white and black horse that you would not expect to go fast, but she can really run! When Lidie turned 12, she moved to a farm in Queens, New York to live with her dad and brother, Rafael. Her dad and brother still think of her as a little girl they once left behind in Brazil. She needs to show them what a great rider she is, so they will realize that she's an older girl now and that she can truly handle a horse. Family and friendship are really what this incredible story is about. This amazing and fascinating story would be a fantastic book for horse lovers and students that enjoy reading fiction.

Four Stars

Bebe H

The book was in very good condition. My niece was so excited as she ...

The book was in very good condition. My niece was so excited as she has read other books by this author and she loves horses.

Good

the book was great, but some chapters seemed so long and kept on going on and on. overall, i would recommend this book to anyone who doesn't even like horses

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Title: The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies

Author: David Lubar

Narrator: David Lubar

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-04-09

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Critically-acclaimed author and master of the macabre David Lubar returns from a journey into the darkest depths of his brain with 35 more warped and creepy tales. And in the tradition of the three previous Weenie collections - In the Land of the Lawn Weenies, Invasion of the Road Weenies, and The Curse of the Campfire Weenies - he reveals the inspiration behind each story at the end of the book. Don't be a weenie. Read these stories...if you dare!

Members Reviews:

Great Price

Very funny books. My son wanted this one for his birthday and he was very happy to receive it.

Five Stars

A funny nice book of kiddie horror stories.

Kids Love It!

I use stories to start or end a class. These are great! They are usually 5 pages or less and have a twist to them. I call them the Pre-Teen Twighlight Zone. The kids can't get enough. Recently we have used these stories to write our own. Everyone wants to make their own cool story and we can follow Lubar's model to get started. Another thing the kids like is the section at the back where the author explains where he got the idea.

Great book

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Awesome book

I think this is one of Lubar`s greatest weenie nooks yet. The dark and twisted mind of his always brings me wicked glee. Not recommended for children ages 9 and younger.

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Title: News for Dogs

Author: Lois Duncan

Narrator: Katherine Kellgren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-25-09

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Now that Andi is no longer running a hotel for dogs, she decides to start a new project -- a newspaper for dogs! With her brother Bruce and a few friends, the kids make a hit out of their paper. But they also attract the attention of some mysterious dognappers. Can the kids find the criminals and bring their dogs safely home?

©2009 Lois Duncan; (P)2009 Scholastic, Inc,

Members Reviews:

This book is mostly about dog snappers and new for dogs

I wrote a 4 star because it didn't make it clear who the dog snappers were. They really did a good job at making it a mystery.

Interesting

At the end of the story it was very interesting

I love the end of the story it was like Connor wad the nice and good one but he was not WOW

Daughter loves the book

When I asked my daughter how she would rate this book, she said 5 stars. She said it was FASCINATING. My daughter is 9 years old.

A good book for your child to read.

My eleven year old daughter loved this book she could not put the book down. She had read a hotel for dogs and then this book.

The book of pasion

I think that the way the author described the way aunt Alice felt when Andi said that she wanted to be like her was a sentence which you could really feel how she was feeling.

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Title: George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt

Author: Lucy Hawking

Narrator: Hugh Dancy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-14-09

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Is it a message from an alien? Could there be life out there? How do you find a planet in outer space? And if you could talk to aliens, what would you say?An action-packed roller-coaster ride into a dramatic treasure hunt across the cosmos, this terrific adventure is filled with the latest scientific knowledge about our Universe, including special essays from some of the top scientists in the world!

Members Reviews:

Star Struck

This story kept the kids interest however it was full of evolution jargin. It reads as a story with scientific information added at the end of each chapter. This information relied completely on evolution being the only explanation for space and beyond. My kids got impatient with the scientific matter and wanted to move onto the story. There is a heavy science lesson in each chapter.

Very Educational

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

If i was in the mood to learn about space and the science of space then yes. when i was listening i was not in that frame of mind. i needed to escape and this book was too educational to allow me to get lost in the story.

What was most disappointing about Lucy Hawkings story?

nothing really.

Which scene was your favorite?

the costume party.

Do you think George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

yes. as i understand it, they just discovered actual evidence of dark matter. let's have it.

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Title: Silverwing

Author: Kenneth Oppel

Narrator: John McDonough

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-06-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, Silverwing combines action, fantasy and factual information on bats into an unforgettable tale. John McDonough's soaring narration brings Shade and his colony to life.

Critic Reviews:

"An absorbing adventure story ... gripping" (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Fabulous!!!

It was very intense! Fun to read and listen too!

My son really enjoyed this book!

good fun story for ages five to twelve or so.

My eight year old especially enjoyed it as he has a fascination with bats. Good mix of reality with magic and religion and morality.

Amazing rendition of a bat's world

I enjoyed learning about bats and the varieties I am with which I am unfamiliar.

However, I did find the beginnings low and almost put it down. I am glad I stuck with it.

I was in Shade's mind the entire book.

Bravo for not using color. I did not notice (which is the point) and a difficult task!

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Title: Witch Child

Author: Celia Rees

Narrator: Jennifer Ehle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 87 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Enter the world of young Mary Newbury, a world where simply being different can cost a person her life. Hidden until now in the pages of her diary, Mary's startling story begins in 1659, the year her beloved grandmother is hanged in the public square as a witch. Mary narrowly escapes a similar fate, only to face intolerance and new danger among the Puritans in the New World. How long can she hide her true identity? Will she ever find a place where her healing powers will not be feared?

©2002 Cynthia Rees; (P)2009 Listening Library

Members Reviews:

Witch Child

I loved the book, the history of Mary and others like her need to be remembered...What a terrible time in American history for Women....

History Comes to Life with Real Magic near Salem

A story of the narrow minded. Bless her for keeping a diary, I wonder how much of it is true. It's a beautiful thing to imagine how harmonious Indians where with the land. Varied culture has been greatly lost with the advent of pop culture, mainstream media, and corporations. The world is similar inside any border these days, this story gives you insight into a different time. Sad to think that people would give up so much to cross oceans for freedom only to find a worse kind of stifling terror because of childish boredom. This is a story of history; one girl-turned women's loss and struggle in the early dawn of the Salem witch trials. The diary implies much and ends abruptly. It also gives the idea that she has an engrained deeper magic in her blood.

You will have many musings while listening, or at least I did. I wonder how many buildings and settlements to this day desecrate Indian burial sites or other kinds of holy lands. We all can be close minded, even me, this story will definitely give you something to chew on regardless of your beliefs. Christian or otherwise - the true moral here is of truth, tolerance, fortitude, and suffering. The injustice of meddlers and bored seekers of false justice. I wonder what happened next?

Great narrator. Random music. Excellent book.

Not my favorite listen but well done from start to finish. I listened to the whole thing in one sitting.

A Glimpse Into the New World

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would if they enjoy history surrounding the Puritans and witch trials. The book was very captivating and kept me enthralled! The author wrote the book in a journal format which added a special spin on the story. It gave the story a different voice and captured a glimpse inside another's world.

What other book might you compare Witch Child to and why?

It has somewhat of the essence of "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare because the content and setting is similar.

Which character as performed by Jennifer Ehle was your favorite?

Jennifer Ehle did an amazing job on capturing the personality of the characters through her voice! Even with the men, she was able to use her voice range and tone to embody the characters. My favorite was the main character, Mary, because she was a free thinker and free spirit. She was a relate able character.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did feel angry with the little girls who were accusing her of witchcraft and "making" them bend to her will.