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Title: Rilla of Ingleside

Author: L. M. Montgomery

Narrator: Anna Fields

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-08-07

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

But undreamed-of challenges await the irrepressible Rilla when the world of Ingleside becomes endangered by a far-off war. Her brothers go off to fight, and Rilla brings home an orphaned newborn in a soup tureen. She is swept into a drama that tests her courage and leaves her changed forever.

Members Reviews:

For Older Children and Adults Who Are Old Enough

Lucy Maude Montgomery's books are usually found in the children's section and children can and do gain immense pleasure from reading and re-reading them. As I have grown older, I found that I have outgrown categories such as children's or women's books. I think such categories can and do hide a books true merit.

Rilla of Ingleside is the conclusion of the stories begun in Rainbow Valley. As I wrote the previous sentence, I realized that it wasn'true. LM Montgomery wrote only one book during her life. It is a book of stories of and about the people of the Maritime Provinces of Canada and in particular, Prince Edward Island. At its core, Rilla is a romance, a very powerful and moving romance set against the background of World War I and oddly enough includes only two kisses. One kiss was bestowed by Rilla a silly empty headed girl and the second by Rilla the woman. I add, a woman worth having and loving. In between, the politics, privations, sacrifices and motivations of individuals and nations become understandable. One can gain an insight into the lives of ordinary people and their extraordinary accomplishments; most important of all, their quiet resolute courage both on the battlefield and in the kitchens, parlors and churches. Rilla is a story about how World War I changed the world forever and affects us and our attitudes today. It is a book older children will love as well as adults who have gown up enough.

The narrator, Anna Fields has a gift and leads us on through these stories with her clear pleasant voice as she assumes the identity of widely varying characters.

Anne's Most Charming Child

Rilla, Anne's most charming child, is on the brink of becoming a woman, full of romantic hopes and dreams, when a far-off war intervenes and changes her life forever. Suddenly, everything familiar is upended, and she is faced with a world unlike any she has ever imagined, even in dear Glen St. Mary, where she has lived all her life. Growing up will require unexpected skills, but Rilla finds her path, laying aside her idle ways as she develops her strengths and selflessly throws herself into tasks far beyond her years. Her joyful nature is tested but not overcome, as she weaves her life with strands familiar as well as unexpected.

I have purchased all three of the audiobooks of this title, and was extremely disappointed with the other two. Although this book is a favorite, the other narrators just ruined it for me. Anna Fields' narration makes this version the only one worth the listen.

Rilla of Ingleside

One of my favourites of the Anne series! Set in WWI in P.E.I. A great reader!

Much sadder than the other Anne books

This book takes place over the years of WWI. It is much sadder than the other books in the Anne series. I'm going to miss these characters. I would gladly have read another series about how Anne and Gilbert's children built new lives after the war.

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Title: Project Mulberry

Author: Linda Sue Park

Narrator: Mina Kim, Linda Sue Park

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-07-06

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Julia Song and her friend Patrick want to team up to win a blue ribbon at the state fair, but they can't agree on the perfect project. Then Julia's mother suggests they raise silkworms, as she did years ago in Korea. The optimistic twosome quickly realizes that raising silkworms is a lot tougher than they thought. And Julia never suspected that she'd be discussing the fate of her and Patrick's project with Ms. Park, the author of this book!

©2005 Linda Sue Park; (P)2005 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic Reviews:

"Mina Kim brings a refreshing voice to Julia, whose teen angst is exacerbated by her concerns about being stereotyped as a Korean. Kim's tones mirror the contrasts of the bubbly child and the moody teen." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

A great book to read

I chose this rating because it was a really great book I enjoy and recommend this book to others to read it had different themes in the book like racism, husbandry, and a little peer pressure and it's very descriptive and my favorite part is when Julia (main character) and Mrs. Parks (author) would have conversations with each other about the book and with what's going on in that chapter sometimes Julia would debate with Mrs. Parks but that was her personality which made her a great character and Mr. Dixon was such a friendly character and I do think that Julia's mother was stereotyping Mr. Dixon because of her having a bad experience with other African-American's so she would discriminate however Mr. Dixon did stereotype Julia's family also so they were both wrong on both parts but to find this paragraph up if you get the book you will not

Four Stars

I needed it for school

Awesome Book

I loved Project Mulberry because it teaches kids and adults about the life cycle of a silkworm, Ms. Park's life events.

Three Stars

book had several pages torn out

He enjoyed the book

This was a required reading for my son. He enjoyed the book. And so did I.

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Title: The Misadventures of Maude March

Author: Audrey Couloumbis

Narrator: Lee Adams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-23-06

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Narrated by the irrepressible Sallie, what follows is the rollicking story of what really happened out there on the range. Not the lies the papers printed, but the honest-to-goodness truth of how things went from bad to worse and how two very different sisters went from being orphans to being outlaws and lived to tell the tale!

Bursting with memorable characters, fast-paced action, and laugh-out-loud moments, The Misadventures of Maude March is Newbery Honor winner Audrey Couloumbis' most unforgettable work yet.

Critic Reviews:

"Hard to put down, and a fun read-aloud." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

A fun book to listen to.

This is my first Audrey Couloumbis book and I found it enjoyable. It sort of reminded me of Lee Harper's "To Kill A Mockingbird" as it is told by a perky 11 year old girl. The topic of course is very different. Maude and Sallie are orphaned again when a stray bullet kills their aunt Ruth. They are place with a preacher and family but are worked liked slaves and the preacher and his wife take all their belongings etc. from Aunt Ruth's house which the bank just foreclosed on. Sallie is 11 and Maude just turned 17 run away to find Aunt Ruth's brother Arlen Weeks who they think is in Independence, Mo. They have lots of adventures, fun, and dangerous encounters on their trip. The man who killed Aunt Ruth encounter them on the trail, after he escaped from jail. He stays with them a while as he feels responsible for making them orphans. The papers post photo of Maude saying she stole the preacher's horses now she is an outlaw. I will not give away the story but needless to say when told from the view point of a perky 11 year old girl who loves to read "dimers" books, and wants to learn as much as possible the book is most enjoyable. Lee Adams does an outstanding job narrating the book. This book makes a delightful change of pace from heavier reading. Hope Audible will provide more Couloumbis books.

I loved this book!

Would you listen to The Misadventures of Maude March again? Why?

Yes. I found this book through a search on Novelist Plus for upbeat, historical fiction. Although I am an adult, I read YA novels often and this is one of the best. The narration was wonderful too!

I would also recommend similar books on Audible:

Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson

Fair Weather by Richard Peck

Any additional comments?

I wish more of Audrey Coulumbis' books were available as audiobooks.

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Title: Half Moon Investigations

Author: Eoin Colfer

Narrator: Sean Patrick Reilly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-12-06

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 328 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

That doesn't bother Fletcher, though. After graduating at the top of his Internet class, he is officially certified as the youngest detective in the world. He even has a silver-plated detective's badge to prove it. Everything is going along fine until two things happen: a classmate hires him to solve a crime, and his prized badge is stolen. All signs point to the town's most notorious crime family, the Sharkeys.

As Fletcher follows the clues, evidence of a conspiracy begins to emerge. But before he can crack the case, Fletcher finds himself framed for a serious crime. To clear his name, he will have to pair up with the unlikeliest of allies and go on the run from the authorities. Fletcher has 12 hours to find the guilty party, or he is the guilty party.

Critic Reviews:

"It's a place many readers will very much enjoy visiting." (Publishers Weekly)

"A typically funny Colfer offering without the mania of the Artemis Fowl series....Kids who enjoy comic mysteries will have a great time with Half Moon." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Extremly Funny...

This book is even funnier than the Artemis Fowl Series. You'll like it!

Great Listen

I truely enjoyed this book. I laughed by behind off. I love the developing relationship of the detective and the ex-thief. Wonderful truely wonderful.

Delightful

The story was delightful and excellently written from the perspective of a 12 year old. Sean Patrick Reilly was EXCEPTIONAL. I'd listen to him read the dictionary. This isn't Artemis Fowl and shouldn't be compared to him. It's the reality-based adventures of a youth with descriptive, beautiful passages about the people and places around him as well as the events that unfold.

Hillarious, Gripping story with awesome narration.

What made the experience of listening to Half Moon Investigations the most enjoyable?

The author knows the heart of kids. His style is exquisite. The plot turns interesting. The blind and intelligent stumbling investigation is true to life unlike most detective stories.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Half Moon Investigations?

When Red and Half Moon fall off the balcony.

A true competitor for Artemis

I am a fan of the Artemis Fowl series which I discovered two years ago. Since then, I read other books by Eoin Colfer, but I have aways been slightly disapointed. With Half-Moon investigation, I found again the pleasure to discover a well presented plot, to appreciate the great sense of humour of the author, and to follow the adventures of a very attaching boy nicknamed Half-Moon, who gets hired by class mates to investigate thefts.

The book is very clearly read, which is very important for me, as I am not an English native speaker. The reader manages to make clear differences between the characters, and to convey the magic of Eoin Colfer in full. A great performance.

I really hope Mr Colfer will write other Half-Moon stories.

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Title: More All-of-a-Kind Family

Author: Sydney Taylor

Narrator: Suzanne Toren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-15-06

Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 60 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In the third book of Sydney Taylor's classic children's series, Ella finds a boyfriend and Henny disagrees with Papa over her curfew. Thus continues the tale of a Jewish family of five sisters, Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie, living at the turn of the century in New York's Lower East Side. Entertaining and educational, this audiobook brings to life the joys and fears of that time and place.

©1954 Sydney Taylor; (P)2001 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"[A] crisp recording of a beloved novel." (Publishers Weekly)

"A master of age and accent, Toren moves flawlessly between generations and ethnic backgrounds. Fans of the series will be happy to settle with this audiobook, while those who are meeting the All-of-a-Kind Family for the first time will soon feel right at home." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

More all-of-a-kind family

A very enjoyable sweet story. I wish all families had this much love for one another. It would be a much better world.

All 4 of my kids enjoyed this!

I have kids from ages 1-8 years of age. Boys and girls.

My older boy, 8, enjoyed this book and so did his sisters, 6 and 4. What a great treat to have a book that they all can listen to and get in on.

We listened to the first book of this series and they *loved* it. Listen to that one first so you'll be connected to the characters.

My one year old has enjoyed being a part of the pretend that has occurred after this book!

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Title: Each Little Bird That Sings

Author: Deborah Wiles

Narrator: Kim Mai Guest

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-17-06

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Deborah Wiles has created a unique, funny, and utterly real cast of characters in this heartfelt and quintessentially Southern coming-of-age novel. Comfort will charm young readers with her wit, her warmth, and her struggles as she learns about life, loss, and ultimately, triumph.

Critic Reviews:

"Succeeds wonderfully in capturing the messy glory of grief and life." (Booklist) "Sensitive, funny, and occasionally impatient, Comfort is a wholly sympathetic protagonist who learns that emotions may not be as easy to control as she had assumed." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Very beautiful

The drama and sadness and joy and surprises have gave my mouth a smile and my heart more love (I Loved it)

One of my favorite kids' books!

This is one of the sweetest stories I've ever read! You fall in love with all the characters--especially Comfort! Very well written--my fourth-graders loved it!

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Title: Raven's Gate

Subtitle: The Gatekeepers, Book 1

Author: Anthony Horowitz

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-13-05

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 234 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Matt is being punished for a crime he saw, but didn't commit. Instead of being locked up, he is being sent to the middle of nowhere to live with a new foster mom, as part of a government scheme called The Leaf Project. But Matt's new home provides anything but peace and quiet. His new guardian is involved in very sinister things, and the whole town seems to be on her side. Everybody who tries to help Matt winds up disappearing, or dead. The truth is much bigger than Matt or the town, but Matt is the only person who can stop the ultimate evil from being unleashed.

©2005 Anthony Horowitz; (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic Reviews:

"The real-world setting gives this an extra frisson of horror, and Horowitz's vivid descriptions are not for the fainthearted. It's what's inside all the thrills, however, that makes the book so strong: characters that readers will care about and root for." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Great listen

I liked this book quite a bit. I'm constantly looking for good books of the genre and this one fit the bill. Narration is very good as well. Too bad Audible doesn't have book two in the series.

This is really good. . .

We listened to the story when we began our vacation. We all enjoyed the story so much that by the time it as over we were almost at our destination. I wished I had gotten the next novel.

Measured success

Considering the impending close of Harry Potter, I think I may have found at least entertainment fodder for a little while. This book seems to hold the promise of being first of five.

The characterization sometimes seems weak, and sometimes the plot devices seem to break the suspension of disbelief. While these occurrences can mar some of the experience, the characters grow, and it seems a fine start for a series of five books.

It should be noted that --at least I felt so- that the narration was not well suited to the material. Simon Prebble has narrated several works I have appreciated. His work for Susanna Clark's Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell seemed flawless.

Prebble's pacing at times seems too slow or too quick. There are also moments when he narrates excitedly, but the passion in his voice seems to rob the passage of any power it might have had. I wonder if there were obviously different production values between the two works.

These criticisms shouldn't be interpreted too harshly; it may not satisfy my "inner literary snob" as one reviewer commented on another work, but it provides an enjoyable filler. Perhaps my willingness, to overlook these flaws, hinges on my belief that this work was aimed at a younger audience. Even so, my criticisms have been noted.

I may yet take my uncle's recommendation of Dostoyefski as a literary genius, but in the meantime, I prefer to hunt out excellently written, narrated entertainment. This work might not have been either, but the trip was worth the time.

Fantastic book...

Where does Raven's Gate rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

One of my favourite audible books so far.

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

Listened to it whilst cooking, walking the dog,... basically ANY opportunity!

You keep waiting and waiting for it to get good...

This book spends a great deal of time building totally unlikeable characters and detailing plot twists that largely go nowhere.

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Title: Once Upon a Curse

Author: E.D. Baker

Narrator: J.D. Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-05

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This entertaining sequel to The Frog Princess and Dragon's Breath will delight fantasy fans. Emma is about to turn 16 and is worried about an old family curse that has been passed down from generation to generation. Upon reaching their 16th birthday, the women of her family must not touch any flower or they will lose their kindness, beauty, and youth. Emma saw it happen to her favorite aunt and is determined to find the cure before she too turns into an ugly witch.

©2004 E.D. Baker; (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

Very captivating series

After reading/hearing "The Frog Princess", I had to have the whole series. This is such a neat series, even for older folks, like myself.

E.D.Baker, in my opinion, is a very good writer, captivating, interesting and imaginative.

After the Frog Princess, you must get the other two in the series including "Dragon's Breath."

I really and thoroughly enjoyed this fantasy series.

wonderful fun for my girls and our family

my girls love this entire series . they have re listened to it several times

Predictable

A predictable fairytale about a princess and a curse. There are no real interesting twists and turns. It's a fairly bland story but will keep little people entertained.

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Title: Eagle Strike

Subtitle: An Alex Rider Adventure

Author: Anthony Horowitz

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-05

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Sir Damian Cray is a philanthropist, peace activist, and the world's most famous pop star. But still it's not enough. He needs more if he is to save the world. Trouble is, only Alex Rider recognizes that it's the world that needs saving from Sir Damian Cray. Underneath the luster of glamour and fame lies a twisted mind, ready to sacrifice the world for his beliefs. But in the past, Alex has always had the backing of the government. This time, he's on his own. Can one teenager convince the world that the most popular man on earth is a madman bent on destruction, before time runs out?

Take another thrill ride with

.

© Anthony Horowitz; (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic Reviews:

"Once again, Horowitz tells a tight story, and his knack for descriptive action drives readers through the very accessible plot. Teens need not have read previous Rider adventures to enjoy this one." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

love the story and narrator

I loved these books when I read them and they are excellently performed by the narrator.

yay

i thought this was optional. it was a good book, i love alex rider books

Alex Rider does it again.

Alex Rider returns to save the world. This time, he meets up with old friends, old enemies, and a pop star with a need to save the world. Mind you, this pop star needs to kill thousands of innocents to do it....

This book has some exciting moments, and ends with a an unexpected twist that leads you directly into the next book.

I must read for Horowitz fans.

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Title: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (Dramatized)

Author: Howard Pyle

Narrator: The St. Charles Players

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-02-05

Publisher: Monterey Media, Inc. (Audio Theatre)

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

An arrow whistles through the trees as a band of outlaws ride boldly against the Sheriff of Nottingham's men. They seek to overturn injustice, to rob from the rich and give to the poor. They ride, from their hideaway in Sherwood Forest, on to great adventure against tyranny in Old England. They are Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and, of course, the greatest archer of them all, Robin Hood.

©2001 Monterey Media Inc.

Members Reviews:

Not So Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

I have always been a fan of Robin Hood, but had never read the original book based on the stories. This is a dramatized work based on some of those tales. It differs in several ways, most notably the lack of Maid Marian. The cast is wonderful and the tales are enjoyable, but not as Merry as the title. The ending is somewhat depressing. This work is based on the original Howard Pyle book and does not cover many of the newer additions. Still enjoyable.