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Title: The Cabinet of Wonders

Subtitle: The Kronos Chronicles: Book I

Author: Marie Rutkoski

Narrator: Lorelei King

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-08

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Petra's life is forever changed when, one day, her father returns home - blind. The prince has stolen his eyes, enchanted them, and now wears them. But why?

Petra doesn't know, but she knows this: she will go to Prague, sneak into Salamander Castle, and steal her father's eyes back. Joining forces with Neel, whose fingers extend into invisible ghosts that pick locks and pockets, Petra finds that many people in the castle are not what they seem, and that her father's clock has powers capable of destroying their world.

This startling debut novel, about the risks we take to protect those we love, brims with magic, political intrigue, and heroism.

Critic Reviews:

"Rutkoski's fantasy features quirky characters, imaginative world building, and a hint of trouble to come." (

Booklist)"Rutkoski effectively uses the romance of the region and the mystique of gypsy legends to evoke an atmosphere of danger and adventure. Her well-crafted fantasy world is a mix of magic and technology." (

Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books)

Members Reviews:

It was okay

This book was okay. I downloaded it because I like Lorelei King as a narrator, but I found this book uninteresting. I didn't really enjoy the story and I found that I would zone in and out and miss parts of the plot.

good book for book report and it is very adventurous for people who like the movie looking through the glass

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Title: The Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado

Subtitle: Hank the Cowdog

Author: John R. Erickson

Narrator: John R. Erickson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-27-08

Publisher: Maverick Books Inc

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 80 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Drover makes his singing debut with "Never Ever Bark at a Funnel-Shaped Cloud".

Members Reviews:

I LOVE it!

I loved everything about it! I love it sooooooooooooo much! It's my second favorite one.

Love Hank the Cowdog!!

For young and old alike (as well as those somewhere in the middle), if you love humor, you're going to love this entire series. I began reading the books with my daughter years ago, and now that she's grown we both love listening to the audible series. As former owners of our own beloved cowdog (RIP Molly) the lead character Hank has stolen our hearts, given us endless laughs, and hours of fun. Hank, along with his assorted accompaniment of animal friends, will captivate audiences for years to come!

very good songs

I loved it. it's an overall good book. sorry if grammars wrong l'm a kid.

fun

another fun story! going to buy another one right away. Hank always makes me laugh.

wonderful for family

another great hanky story! the whole family enjoyed it! Loved the image of the dogs in the tree!

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Title: The Case of the Fiddle-Playing Fox

Author: John R. Erickson

Narrator: John R. Erickson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-08

Publisher: Maverick Books Inc

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Can Hank resist the lure of the music long enough to run that rascal off his territory? Or are his days as Head of Ranch Security numbered? Find out in this hilarious adventure!

Included are the new songs "Wind Song" and "My Heart is Up For Rent", and some great fiddle playing by Frankie McWhorter.

Members Reviews:

Absolutely the best audio.

Absolute the best Audio ever. My kids love them too. . . . . . .

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Title: Charlie Bone and the Beast

Author: Jenny Nimmo

Narrator: Simon Jones

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-03-08

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 187 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Something strange is happening at Bloor's Academy. Asa, one of the endowed students who changes into a beast at dusk, has suddenly gone missing, and a new endowed student named Dagbert Endless has enrolled. When Dagbert is seen hanging around with Manfred Bloor, Charlie is sure the pair is up to something wicked. With the help of the Flames, can Charlie and his friends rescue Asa before it's too late?

©2007 Jenny Nimmo; (P)2008 Scholastic Inc

Members Reviews:

Very entertaining, well written.

I enjoy this series nearly as much as the Harry Potter series and more than the Percy Jackson series. Charlie Bone is a very likeable hero and the story line is entertaining.

Hard to listen to

I found the narrators voice hard to listen to- simone jones was wonderful in the bartimeus trilogies,but his voices here sounded horrible. The men sounded like they all had colds , the women sounded like men and all of the children except the main character were high pitched and squacky. I have not been able to listen to this book with the same rapture because the narration is soo poor. Disappointing-I have beenting for this book to comeout for sometime.

Different narrator, but still fabulous book!

Please don't let the negative comments on the narrator stop you from getting this book to enjoy. There's nothing wrong with this new narrator, in my opinion, except that he's not the first narrator (Simon Russell Beale who was WONDERFUL!) but without the comparison to him, the book is read well, with expression, clear audio, etc. etc.

Listeners who have enjoyed the first narrator for five books, may have gotten used to his voices for the characters, and his expressiveness, and Simon Jones just approaches it differently. I was initially put off by the negative comments, and almost didn't buy the books. I'm glad I got books 6 and 7 for our family, and we're enjoying them!

Poorly narrated

After listening to the previous Charlie Bone books narrated wonderfully by Simon Russell Beale, I was very disappointed to discover that this book and the one following have a new narrator. The narrator sounds rather depressing and the whole effect is a rather irritating and boring listening experience.

Not the same narrator

Be careful with this one. Audible has pulled a fast one with this book. The usual reader is Simon Russell Beale. His character interpretations I think are a better match for the book. Simon Jones is a fine actor, but I don't think that Charlie's uncle is that agitated and harassed sounding nor should Charlie sound so whiny.

Note to users: if you are used to a certain reader be sure that Audible books are using the same reader to which you are accustomed.

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Title: Dark Day in the Deep Sea

Author: Mary Pope Osborne

Narrator: Mary Pope Osborne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-08

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, know they have to find one of the four secrets of happiness to help save Merlin the magician. But when the magic tree house whisks them off to a misty island in the middle of nowhere, they wonder how they will find anything. As the fog lifts, they see a huge three-masted ship - could it be a pirate ship?

When a small rowboat makes its way to shore, the three men inside don't look like pirates at all. The ship turns out to be the world's first floating science laboratory, filled with sailors and scientists. Instead of hunting for treasure, the ship's crew is searching for undiscovered sea creatures - and for the giant sea monster that seems to be following them!

Mary Pope Osborne takes young listeners on a stormy and thrilling ocean adventure packed with history, mystery, and magic.

Members Reviews:

Wonderful, as always

We love these books. They have great adventure, wonderful story line and great characters. My kids love to listen to these on long trips.

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Title: The Sisters Grimm

Subtitle: Magic and Other Misdemeanors

Author: Michael Buckley

Narrator: L. J. Ganser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-20-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 287 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

New York Times best-selling author Michael Buckley has earned critical praise from publications like Kirkus Reviews and the Washington Post. His Sisters Grimm books are full of magical adventures and colorful fairy tale characters.

Members Reviews:

Book 5 of the series

Every family should have a Daphne. Good books but do listen in order. You'll be so confused if you don't. AND you must have all the books. Each ends with a "to be continued" type ending.

Pretty much my 12 year old's favorite series

This was my 12 year old's favorite series while it lasted. He devoured the books and they made a lot of travel pass quickly. This one was a particular favorite. If you have kids this age, I would definitely check out this series! I enjoyed listening too as an adult.

Totally enjoy this series

I'm enjoying this series. The download was quick and app is so easy to use.

Amazing book

Wonderful outstanding perfect plenty of action and adventure but never to scary great for ages 10&up I love it

We listen more than once enthalled and amused

What did you love best about The Sisters Grimm?

The adventures continue, and each episode contains mini stories of virtue impetuousness and delight. The introduction to the Brothers Grimm through this series makes it easier to have my now 2nd grader engaged! The notion of time and the development between two of the characters generates incredulous chuckles in the evening.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Sisters Grimm?

Puck's declaration of his marital status

What about L. J. Gansers performance did you like?

Grandma Relda is so endearing and diplomatic

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

When Mr Canis redirects the children about what are the concerns of parents and not of the kids. there are times when children filter parental concerns a bit too deeply and this provides a teachable moment platform.

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Title: Ghost in the Tokaido Inn

Author: Thomas Hoobler, Dorothy Hoobler

Narrator: Hayden Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Samurai fear nothing, not even death. They are loyal and brave. Fourteen-year-old Seikei has studied the way of the samurai, and would like nothing more than to be one. But a samurai is born, not made; Seikei was born the son of a tea merchant, so a merchant he must be. But when a priceless ruby intended for the shogun - the military governor of Japan - is stolen by a ghost, Seikei finds himself having to display all the courage of a samurai. Seikei is the only person to have seen the thief, and now the famous magistrate, Judge Ooka, needs the boy's help to solve this mystery. Can the son of a merchant prove himself worthy to the shogun himself?

©1999 Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler; (P)2008 Penguin

Members Reviews:

Amazing

I loved it! Very Interesting! Love to see more of this great book! Tokaido Inn.

7th grade class book

This was a class book with multiple reports to be done . Mom cheated and listened on my way to work and home so incould direct home work assignments.

over all a good book tied into midevil japan studies as well as english.

Great story; fair reader

Loved the story--engaging!! The reader was not the best. His voices for some of the characters was poor, but he adequately coveyed tale. I recommend this book.

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Title: A to Z Mysteries: The Absent Author

Author: Ron Roy

Narrator: David Pittu

Format: Unabridged

Length: 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-18-07

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. To Dink's amazement, Wallace says he'll come! But when the big day arrives, Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink suspects foul play. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find the famous writer before it's too late!

Members Reviews:

My son LOVES all of the Ron Roy series. ...

My son LOVES all of the Ron Roy series. We started when he was 5 (me reading to him). The books are wholesome without all of the snarky back-talking kid dialogue you find in other books. And the mysteries aren't formulaic (like Magic Treehouse). Clues are dropped that most adults may figure out right away, but at least for my son's age aren't as obvious.

Exciting Series

My 9-year-old son loves these books. He got a couple at school as a reward and after we read them, he asked for more books from the A to Z series for Christmas. He was so excited when he opened his present! Though they are a bit spendy for not so big books. Could only get 2 for Christmas as the whole set was outrageous in my opinion. But buying just two at a time is worth it for us to be able to read this age appropriate-exciting series.

Excellent purchase

Excellent Suspenseful Story for Upper Elementary readers. Makes a terrific novel study for 4th or 5th graders.

My kids love the A to Z mysteries and they enjoy reading ...

My kids love the A to Z mysteries and they enjoy reading and then sit down to discuss about the plot and what they felt about it..they loved th e book

Great for my 8 yr old niece

I purchased these for my 8 year old niece for her birthday (per her request). They are great for a child that loves to read and wants something a little more challenging/mysterious. She was very happy with these books. They seem to be great quality too. I highly recommend if you have a young reader in your home!

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Title: A to Z Mysteries: The Bald Bandit

Author: Ron Roy

Narrator: David Pittu

Format: Unabridged

Length: 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-18-07

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Green Lawn Savings Bank has been robbed! When a private detective comes to Dink's door looking for the kid who videotaped the crime, Dink and his friends volunteer to find him. After all, there's a reward! But tracking down one red-headed kid isn't so easy, especially if he doesn't want to be found. Can the trio find that kid, and his tape, before the bandit does?

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

The book came in great condition. Just as promised.

about the book

A bandit has robbed the Green Lawn Savings Bank! Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose are ready to help. When a private detective comes to Dink's door looking for the kid who videotaped the crime, the rio volunteers to find him. After all there is a reward.

good mystery!

The book takes about 45 minutes for an adult to read.

It has a surprise ending.

Another reviewer said that her 6-year-old was able to see the cues.

That child must be smarter than I am.

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Title: The Land of the Silver Apples

Author: Nancy Farmer

Narrator: Gerard Doyle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-17-07

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 149 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

On the way they meet hobgoblins, kelpies, yarthkins and elves - not the enchanted sprites one would expect but fallen angels who steal human children for pets. It is the year 790 and the world is caught between belief in the old gods and Christianity. What Jack and his companions do will decide the fate of both religions.

Critic Reviews:

"Tolkienesque adventures, filled with magic, danger, and humor, will appeal to all fantasy fans." (KLIATT)

Members Reviews:

editor cut part of the story out :(

I really loved the story but there was a part that was cut out. it was cut off mid sentence and the story jumped ahead. not too much by what I gather but enough for it to have disapointed. I still recommend it though to anyone who liked the first book.

Part of Chapter 5 seems to be missing.

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

I

Any additional comments?

In chapter 5 at about an hour and eight minutes in the narrator says "shil" about to say shield maiden when it skips ahead an unknown amount of time. The characters are acting differently because of whatever happened in the time it skipped. I deleted the book and redownloaded it and it still skips at the same time.

Love the series!

I love tales of Jack and his adventures and the narrator is amazing. The only thing that bothered me about this recording was that it skipped twice. It didn't seem like it skipped a lot but it was a little disappointing. Other than that this recording was great!

Awesome!!!

Ms. Farmer's storytelling and viivid characters, demonstrates her skill. It leaves you wanting to know what happens to Jack, Thorgil, The Bard, and the rst of the gang in the future. Well done!

love these books

why haven't these been made into major motion pictures? They are filled with new thoughts. An imaginative blend of history and fantasy. The characters artfully change for the better, and some for the worse.