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Title: The Enchanted Wood

Subtitle: The Faraway Tree Series, Book 1

Author: Enid Blyton

Narrator: Kate Winslet

Format: Abridged

Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-27-13

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Follow what happens when three children discover their very own enchanted wood and meet new friends Silky the Fairy, Moon-Face, and the Saucepan Man, who all live in the magical Faraway Tree. Their real adventures begin when they all climb up and discover the most exciting and peculiar lands that exist beyond the clouds at the top of the tree.

Members Reviews:

Great childhood memories come to life!

Loved the narrator and the story was great fun! each chapter is it's own short adventure so it's hard to listen to the whole book at once but great every now and then and perfect to listen with kids!

Magical

I loved this book as it took you on a journey into another world & bought out the Inner child in me. Definately worth purchasing & Kaye Winslet is a fantastic narrator.

I have to go back and back to my old games but not all games have been made to me to have to my games so they have

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amazing story !

loved it and I totally recommend this book to kids my kids aged 4-6-11 loved the book defiantly five Star!

I wish I was Franny

And could go down the slippery dip and have a doll like hers and some special cake

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Title: Beyond the Western Sea

Subtitle: Book One: Escape From Home

Author: Avi

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In December 1850, the dark hours before dawn make 12-year-old Patrick OConnell shiver. He lives with his mother and older sister in a wet and drafty shack. Patrick has been the man of the family ever since Da, his father, sailed from Ireland to America. But now he has a problem he cant solve: there isnt enough money to pay the rent.

Suddenly, the village priest pounds on their door. He brings a bank draft with a letter from Da telling them to come to America. Soon Patrick and his family set off for Liverpool to board a ship. They think their problems are finally over, until Patrick meets some helpful strangers who are more than eager to help him care for his new fortune.

Filled with irony and excitement, Newbery Award-winner Avis adventurous tale is a vivid picture of life in 19th-century Ireland and England. With dramatic flair, narrator Simon Prebble provides the perfect voice for unsavory villains, colorful peasants, and the proper lords and ladies of the gentry.

Members Reviews:

Interesting Plotline

Harsh circumstances. Only for mature children or teens. Well written. Excellent story but unrelentingly depressing. Reading as an adult I found it difficult to get past some of the plot points. Lack of parenting involved in this book and The True Confessions of Charlotte.... book seem pivotal to both storylines.

Excellent book. Would highly recommend to any gender or ...

Excellent book. Would highly recommend to any gender or age. Have begun the second book and know it will be just as good! Interesting characters. Great details. Must read

A Fine Work of Historical Fiction

An exciting and well written historical novel which gives a vivid picture of what life was like for the poorer classes in the 1850s in Ireland and England. I read it to my grandchildren (ages 10-12) who loved it.We are looking forward to reading Book 2.

Awsome!

Fast read. Perfect condition. Great price. I bought the sequel to it at a thrift store but wanted to read the first book first, so was very happy to find it on Amazon.com

I enjoyed this book

I enjoyed this book. I had the Audio CD and the person reading the book was excellent. His ability to change voices with the characters was as good as any narrator Ive ever heard. This is titled Escape from Home (chapter 1). Its important to realize that (I didnt) and was upset with the ending of the book as it ended without the readers knowing the fate of the characters. Now I must get chapter 2 of the story. Avi's books are usually in the childrens or young adult section, but his writing is good enough to keep adults entertained. The only thing keeping this from a five star rating for me is almost every person the main character meets is a wretched individual. The police are no help. Every kid is a petty thief. Almost every adult encountered seems to harm, rather than help. A couple exceptions turn out to be Fred, whose motives are somewhat unclear, except for revenge on the dastardly Ralph Toggs. Also the elderly actor seems to genuinely want to help Patrick and Maura, though he cares little for the fate of poor young Lawrence. One more complaint. I couldnt quite shake the thought that Lawrence got 1000 pounds stolen from him right at the beginning of the story. I think that would equate to 200,000 dollars in todays money. I may be way off in that estimation.

Despite my complaints, I really did like the book and recommend it to fans of historical fiction.

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Title: Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog

Author: Tom Watson

Narrator: Andrew Eiden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-08-13

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In this second book, Stick Dog is at it again - and he's hungrier than ever. He and his four friends, Poo-Poo, Mutt, Stripes, and Karen, must execute a master plan to steal some hot dogs. But the closer they get to the hot-dog vendor, the more obstacles they meet, including:

Listeners will delight once again as Stick Dog and his gang of goofballs work to overcome these challenges and more - to satisfy their hunger for hot dogs.

Members Reviews:

You will want to read another.

Stick Dog is about a dog called Stick Dog. He is called Stick Dog because he is drawn like a stick dog instead of a stick figure. He has friends: Karen, Poo Poo, Stripes, and Mutt. Stick Dog loves food. He lives in a dry pipe under Highway 65 and sleeps on a mattress that he found near a dumpster and dragged to his pipe at night when no one could see him.

Among his friends, Stick Dog is the leader of the pack. They all defer to him when they are stumped with something. He is smart and can read. He is also kind and faithful to his friends. He understand them and treats them fairly.

I liked this book a lot. The book made me hungry because the dogs were always trying to find food, and a lot of it was about food. The author uses vegetables to describe his drawing skills. Broccoli looks like cauliflower and looks like a tree. He was right about broccoli and trees looking very much alike. His asparagus looks like french fries. It says that some people don't like vegetables, but I like them a lot. Stick Dog was funny. Some parts made me giggle and even made my father laugh. As soon as we finished it, I wanted to find the next book.

my son loved this book he thinks it is pretty funny

my son loved this book he thinks it is pretty funny, he reads it to his little sister every night, they both thought it was pretty funny!

Fun to read

It was fun. My 8 year old son loved it

Bed storytime

My grand daughter is enamoured with the character in the book Stick Dog, he and his friends are always hungry and work out plans as to how they are going to get something to eat. My grand daughter likes the way Stick Dog is the leader in a unobtrusive way, she reads part of a book on her kindle each night before going to sleep. I have purchased all the books of Stick Dog by this author for her because she wants to know what else he is up to next. Great reading for 10 year olds.

Five Stars

Good read.

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Title: Janitors, Book 3

Subtitle: Curse of the Broomstaff

Author: Tyler Whitesides

Narrator: Tyler Whitesides

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-13

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A secret society of janitors with wizard-like powers continue the battle. But now, the stakes are even higher. The Bureau of Educational Maintenance is after Alan Zumbro, and this time the evildoers mean business - deadly business. Spencer, Daisy, and their little team of Rebels must find the source of all magical Glop and destroy it before it can destroy the world as we know it.

That's no small task with the BEM and its monster Toxites hot on their heels! Its a wild and dangerous ride as Spencer's friends follow the trail of clues all the way to the hiding place of the mysterious Aurans - the guardians of a secret landfill. What they discover there will change the fate of the Rebels. . .and quite possibly that of the world.

Critic Reviews:

"Spins plenty of action . . . an entertaining ruckus." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Action-packed and surprising!" (Publishers Weekly)

"Enormously entertaining." (Orson Scott Card)

Members Reviews:

Best yet in the series

I like this book best in the series so far. Great character interactions. More intrigue and mystery. Leaves off with a satisfying ending that makes you want to pick up the next book and find out what adventures will come next.

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Title: Famous Five: Five Go Off To Camp

Subtitle: Book 7

Author: Enid Blyton

Narrator: Jan Francis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-20-13

Publisher: Hodder Children's

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series.

In book seven, the Famous Five investigate spook trains in the dead of night. The trains seem to vanish into thin air, but where do they go? The Five discover an unusual underground tunnel system and a secret train-service.

If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery?

Members Reviews:

Simply Smashing!

Most enjoyable and nostalgic. Takes one back to the early 1950's. Good old Famous Five!

cool book

Love it .I recommend for all ages.Love the spook trains.They scared me a bit.Hahahahaha.

Read now.

I can not sleep

Very night for bed I put it on sleep timer, end of chapter,and the chapter ends I always have to put the next chapter on. P.s it is so exciting.

A jolly exciting story

Read as well as ever by Jan Francis - she really does read extremely well and with feeling but without being 'twee'. These audiobooks keep us all hooked from start to finish.

Five Go Off To Camp (Book 7)

Once again our quirky quintet take off to the moors in search of a good old rollicking adventure. They are accompanied by Julian and Dick's schoolmaster, Mr Luffy, a man obsessed with creepy crawlies. The small group set up camp near a farm, where they befriend a young boy, Jock, whose mother and stepfather own the smallholding. There's talk of 'spook trains' running under the moors and why is the farm so prosperous when all of the labourers seem somewhat workshy?

It's another great adventure with plenty to draw the listener in. Jan Francis, as ever, remains an excellent narrator.

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Title: In Harm's Way

Subtitle: Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School, Book 4

Author: Andrew Clements

Narrator: Keith Nobbs

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-13

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The threat to the Keepers doubles in the fourth Keepers of the School adventure from Andrew Clements, the master of the school story.

Benjamin Pratt and his friends Jill and Robert are determined to save their school from destruction. But just when it seems theyve finally gotten the upper hand over that awful Janitor Lyman, theyre caught completely off guard by his next move: Lyman has called in reinforcements, and suddenly Benjamin, Jill, and Robert find themselves dodging not one evil janitor, but two. Thats right: Lymans got himself a partner. And it quickly becomes clear that Wally, the new guy, is even more corrupt and menacing than Lyman.

Luckily, Bens team has been growing, too. Plus, thanks to the latest safeguard, they also have a secret fund of millions of dollars. But all the money in Massachusetts isnt enough to stop Lyman and Wally, not when theyve come this far, and not when they are about to put the most harmful part of their plan into play. Could the next safeguard give the Keepers what they need - or has their battle to save the school already been sunk?

Members Reviews:

Considerably good

It's a very nice book middle schoolers can relate to and have fun reading. It's full of adventure and thrills.

Great book and series

This was my twelfth book by Andrew Clements in under a year. I can freely admit that along with Chris d'Lacey are currently my favorite middle grade authors. I have been alternating between them and reading a book a week over the summer and into the fall. Between d'Lacey and Clements their styles are very different. For Andrew Clements for the most part his books are written in a very realistic style. But this series is the excepting to that rule. I have read the first four books in this series in just over a month and eagerly anticipate the wrap up in book 5 shortly.

These books follow directly one after the other, starting with Fear Itself, then We the Children, followed by The Whites of Their Eyes, and then this volume. Things have gotten desperate if the kids want to save Oakes School will be demolished in 11 days and the property turned into a theme park. But the good news is the team of Keepers is growing, we now have the three children, and they are following the clues to Captain Oakes safeguards to save the school. But the enemy is getting even nastier. Lyman the fake janitor has called in reinforcements, Wally has hidden cameras around the school and he and Lyman have taken to following the children even outside of school. The Glennley group has even offered to make Ben's mom rich by offering he an exclusive real estate contract, and they have threatened Jill's father's finances. But the team is growing closer together, and as mentioned it is growing. With the access to assets left for them they now have legal counsel, and are working all angles to save the school. But will it be enough? Do they have enough time to solve the clues get the help and save their school and maybe even their community?

The deeper themes that appeared in the last book are worked upon even more in this volume. The three friends growing closer together! Both Ben and Robert realize that their years of competitiveness were fed by misunderstandings.

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Title: To Be a King

Subtitle: Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Book 11

Author: Kathryn Lasky

Narrator: Pamela Garelick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The 11th title in theNew York Timesbest-selling Guardians of GaHooleseries brings Hoole to kingship and the legends to fulfillment, signaling a return to the adventures of Coryn, Soren, and the Band.

In this next adventure, Hoole reclaims the throne of his father and goes on to wage a war against the forces of chaos, greed, and oppression led by the powerful warlord-tyrants. Grank, the first collier, uses his skills with fire and metals to forge weapons for battle. With great trepidation, Hoole uses the power of the ember in the final, decisive battle and wins. At the dawn of a new era of peace, Hoole searches for the ideal place to establish not a kingdom but an order of free owls - and finds the Great Tree.

Critic Reviews:

Friendship, loyalty, and the possibility of love abound in the last legend read to the new generation of Guardians. (Childrens Literature)

Members Reviews:

A great read

It's a great book for some readers and a memorable story with amazingly developed characters. Though some things need more explaining like how hagsfiends can actually assist though in reality their origin of being animal fuisions is physically impossible rendering these species defunct also how did the humans or 'others' go extinct? Anyways it's a great book for an even greater price.

Okay, but not that awesome.

So first, let me tell you, I love all of Lasky's books. I totally recommend this series and wolves of the beyond.

WARNING: there WILL be spoilers in the next part!!!!!

Okay. First, I think it was a little confusing. I mean, these owls think a lot like humans. I understand that's how Lasky rolls, though. But I didn't like it that Lutta died. She and Hoole would have been so much better. Another thing, I think the book overall was a little slow and hard to get into, but I still really liked it. I think Lasky focuses mostly on emphasizing how great one character is and doesn't pay attention to many of the others, especially in Horses Of The Dawn. Not that that's a bad thing.

Love Lasky.

I love all of these books and would totally encourage everyone to read them. (I'd also recommend the Warrior Cats!) I like how they don't always end up like peachy and cheesy and everyone is just happy, no pain at all, not that I LIKE pain. Definantly a series for animal lovers. Thanks, Me.

Five Stars

A great book series for our 5th grader

Not dumbed-down for kids

This series of books was one reason why my 9 year old son wanted to become a better reader. We have been reading been reading through the series together (my son reading to me). These books are smart and well written. I found them much better than the Rick Riordan series which my kids loved but I found tedious to read to them.

I gave this Kathryn Lasky series 4 stars because of the serious way she treats the subjects of virtue and family connection. There is some violence in these books but its not gratuitous. Through the main characters readers learn that maintaining freedom has some personal cost and it means confronting evil.

Awesome

Great

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Title: Clarice Bean, Utterly Me

Author: Lauren Child

Narrator: Claire Skinner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-13

Publisher: Hachette Children's Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

An utterly good audio edition of the very first Clarice Bean novel. Read by Claire Skinner, star of the hit BBC comedy Outnumbered. Clarice Bean loves reading the adventures of Ruby Redfort, ace girl detective and secret undercover agent.

Ruby is always going on exciting missions, but all Clarice gets to do is go to the local shop on her own. But when Clarice and her best friend, Betty Moody, decide to do their school project on the Ruby Redfort books, they suddenly start finding mysteries everywhere. Like why are all the coats on the wrong hooks at school? Where has Granddad disappeared to? And just what is going on in the garden shed?

Critic Reviews:

"The delightfully wacky Clarice Bean is the star of this absorbing story bubbling with exuberance and vitality" (Good Book Guide)

"Child can make you laugh and cry at virtually every page."(Giles Andreae,Big Issue)

"Essential reading for all savvy girls... great fun." (Angels & Urchins)

Members Reviews:

Brilliant!

Would you consider the audio edition of Clarice Bean, Utterly Me to be better than the print version?

It must be! The voices and reading are wonderfully entertaining.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Clarice of course.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I wouldn't make a film of the book. I'd just listen to this book again.

Any additional comments?

A perfect family listen. We have loved this and listened multiple times on car journeys. It looks "girlish" but our son has loved it when he was 6, 7 and now 8.

Very funny.

I love this book ,the narrator is amazing & it's SO well written. Also,it's very realistic.

Brilliant!

My daughter listens to this every night to help her get to sleep and absolutely loves it! I really recommend the other 2 as well! Utterly brilliant!

Amazing

amzing for 6-10 years and also recommend ruby red fort wowzer read ! Everyone

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Title: White Star

Subtitle: A Dog on the Titanic

Author: Marty Crisp

Narrator: Alex Hyde-White

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-19-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Sam Harris is on the voyage of a lifetime, traveling to New York on the Titanic. The gigantic ship has every luxury Sam could think of, but there's only one thing that Sam really wants - the Irish setter on board, named White Star. But White Star belongs to the owner of the White Star Line - he'll never be Sam's. One freezing cold night Sam is jolted out of his sleep by a loud noise. When he sees a huge iceberg form his porthole, he knows something is very, very wrong. Whether Sam escapes or not will depend on the bravery of one faithful dog - White Star. The story of the Titanic is one of cowardice and courage, despair and determination, and of an unbreakable bond between a boy and a dog on one terrifying, unforgettable night.

Members Reviews:

Great book

Bought this for my son who loves all things Titanic. He loved it.

Not a great read for adults like a lot of the YA ...

Definitely for young readers. I didn't realize it was written for really young readers. Not a great read for adults like a lot of the YA books are.

White Star: Purchased at Amazon.com

A nice kids book about a boy and a dog on the Titanic. Nobody seems to agree if this is a true story or not, since supposedly only a few small dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic. Still, this is a good kids book, although about a real tragedy.

Four Stars

I found my other copy

Great Book

Bought this book for my 9 year old son and he loves it. The chapters are about 10 pages long, which is perfect and it keeps his attention.

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Title: A Family Apart

Subtitle: The Orphan Train Adventures, Book 1

Author: Joan Lowery Nixon

Narrator: Barbara Caruso

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-16-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In 1860, life in New York Citys slums is hard and dangerous. For a widow with six children, it is impossible. So when Mrs. Kelly learns of the Childrens Aid Society, she sees a way to provide for her children. They will be sent west on an orphan train to families eager for help on their farms. Thirteen-year-old Mary Frances is confused and angry. How could a mother send her children away? At her new home in Missouri, however, Mary Frances is surprised to discover that the kind family provides a refuge on the Underground Railroad. Their sacrifices will finally help her understand her mothers difficult decision.

Joan Lowery Nixon is a four-time winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Best Juvenile Mystery Award. She has also received two Golden Spur Awards. The author of more than a hundred books for children, she was inspired to write The Orphan Train Adventures by the true stories of its children. Through Barbara Carusos lively narration, A Family Apart quickly draws listeners into Mary Frances world.

Members Reviews:

Well written book! Great use of figurative language.

Well written book! Great use of figurative language.

Love these books

Read them as a kid and re-reading now! Little known time in American history. We should learn all we can.

LOVE THIS BOOK!!!

We read this book when I was in 5th grade. I never forgot it. I had looked for it all over and was most pleased when I got it back. It is a tale of great adventure, happiness, love and sorrow. I think every young adult should read it. (And possibly re-read it a few more times as an adult. ;) )

Great Series

The Orphan Train series by Joan Lowery Nixon is perfect for middle school children.

AN ORPHAN TRAIN SERIES BOOK

I AM STARTING TO READ THE JOAN LOWERY NIXON BOOKS. WANT TO READ THE WHOLE SERIES AS IT IS SOMETHING THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ANY THING ABOUT. HAVE GOTTEN ALL MY FRIENDS INTERESTED IN THIS SUBJECT.