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Title: Chronicles of Avonlea

Author: L.M. Montgomery

Narrator: Grace Conlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-05

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

However, most of the people who appear in this book are new to listeners of the Anne books. There are Ludovic and Theodora, "Old Lady Lloyd" and Sylvia Gray, Felix Moore and his grandfather, Little Jocelyn and Aunty Nan, Lucinda Penhallow, old Man Shaw's Blossom, Olivia Sterling, and many, many others.

The charm of Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea is to be found on every page of this gently sentimental and enjoyably humorous book.

Members Reviews:

Chronicles of Avonlea

I like listing to this book while I was working on the computer.

I have enjoy listing to this book.

Bonnie 's favorite book

delightful vignettes

I love the fun scenarios Lucy M. Montgomery creates. Especially the anti-men characters. Poignent stories too, with a lot of wisdom and joy in life.

Funny and good for the Soul

Delightful and uplifting stories of the redemptions of men women and love. Not many stories even speak of Anne Shirley, but she occasionally helps in the redemptions and is made reference to.. That fact takes nothing from the stories because they are filled with colorful characters that are every bit as endearing as Anne. The author skillfully accomplishes this in very short stories...Amazing!

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Title: Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism

Author: Georgia Byng

Narrator: Kate Burton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-17-04

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Molly Moon has spent her entire life in a miserable orphanage run by the hairy, snaggletoothed Miss Adderson. But when she finds a mysterious book, Molly discovers an extraordinary talent, she can hypnotize anyone! Accompanied by Petula the pug, Molly hypnotizes her way to New York and Broadway stardom. But hot on her trail is the sinister professor, who is determined to use Molly to stage the crime of the century.

©2003 Georgia Byng; (P)2003 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"Kate Burton brings the rags-to-riches story to life with a broad range of voices and accents." (School Library Journal)

"An exciting adventure." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Good for young readers (<10)

Reader has a very "british" accent which generally works well for this book and, despite some revolting descriptions (which the kids found funny), its a fun story

Very cute!

the story is very well written and the person who reads it is fantastic at making the story come to life.

Production flaws?

What disappointed you about Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism?

My first two children loved this book and now that my 3rd child is reading it, she could use some help with "reading along" so I downloaded the audiobook for her to listen to while reading the book.

This complaint is not about the book or the narrator but about the production.

* Why is there completely unrelated loud music covering up the over the voice over in the beginning of each new chapter?

* There are minutes (!) long breaks between chapters, making you wonder if the recording has stopped - yet you can't fast forward to the next chapter, bringing me to my next and most frustrating point:

* The book is divided in sections, each section containing several chapters. You can only forward between sections, not between chapters.

At first I imagined it was my iphone that was glitching, but after downloading on different devices and experiencing the same, I gave up on the audio version. Don't recommend.

Brianna Nicole Thomas Henry

it was a really good book it made me want to read more of these books i bet you would really like this book so i would suggest reading this book if you like hypnotism.

What a good book!

This is a very good book. Georgia Byng has outdone herself-big time- with a book that focuses on the power of hypnotism, and the even greater power of friendship.

The only bad thing about this Audiobook is that the format has wide gaps between some chapters.

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Title: The Missing Chums

Subtitle: Hardy Boys 4

Author: Franklin Dixon

Narrator: Bill Irwin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-12-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 145 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

When the Hardy Boys set out to solve the mystery of their missing chums, they discover a gang hide-out in a cave on an island along the way.

Listen to more books in the

series.

©1990, 1962, 1955, 1928 Simon & Schuster, Inc.; (P)2002 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic Reviews:

"A full repertoire of music and sound effects are used throughout the story to help push the action and set the atmosphere." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable Hardy Boys sleuthing around Bayport

Not the strongest entry in the "canon," but an enjoyable mystery set along the ocean around Bayport. Two of Frank and Joe's best buds go missing and the Hardy Boys try to locate them while finding linkages with a bank heist crime that their father is trying to solve. Entertaining sleuthing goes on and even if it's not the most exciting or exotic of the series, it is still very entertaining and relaxing to listen to, especially if you, like I, grew up reading every volume in the series. Bill Irwin does an excellent job reading and speaking as each of the characters, and there are just enough sound effects and a soundtrack to add some atmosphere.

Nostalgia

I read most of the Hardy Boys books when I was a boy - but not this one.

I felt like a was a kid again! Very well done.

Another thrilling adventure

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

No, but an equal.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chet, he really kind of reminds me of myself

Which character as performed by Bill Irwin was your favorite?

Frank and Joe

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

I like the boating scenes

Any additional comments?

The Hardy boys never disappointment in the keeping it thrilling department

good listen

my three children love these. The music adds to the thrill and suspense. Will continue to listen.

Get it now

Definitely went above my expectations. Bill Irwin read very well!

Most memorable moment is when Gertrude meets Alf! Get it!

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Title: The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place

Author: E.L. Konigsburg

Narrator: Molly Ringwald

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-15-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Margaret is looking foward to spending the rest of her summer with her beloved great-uncles, Morris and Alexander. For the last 45 years, the uncles have been building three giant towers in their backyard from scrap metal and shards of glass and porcelain. But now, bowing to pressures from some powerful home owners, the towers have been declared a blight on the neighborhood. Even worse, the city council has voted to have them destroyed.

Margaret Rose is outraged. She knows the towers for what they truly are: irreplaceable works of art. To Margaret, the towers sing. They sing of the joy of making something big and beautiful out of bits and pieces; of integrity; but perhaps most important of all, they sing of history. And Margaret Rose is determined to make sure they always will.

This companion story to Silent to the Bone is a rousing tale of art, history, and the fierce preservation of individuality, as only the incomparable E.L. Konigsburg could write it.

Critic Reviews:

"The plot is well paced and has excellent foreshadowing....Funny and thought-provoking by turns, this is Konigsburg at her masterful best." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

If you are now or have ever been 12 years old

you really need to experience life through the eyes of Margaret Rose. We meet her at summer camp, where "doesn't fit in" is the understatement of the century. We follow her to the home of her eccentric bachelor uncles, where she sets out on a crusade to save what is most precious to her.

"Outcasts" appeals on multiple levels. I look forward to introducing it to my 8th-graders, but I wonder if they are old enough to appreciate it fully. E. L. Konigsburg writes with an ear for the concerns/cares/fears/dreams of the pre-teen and emerging adolescent. Some will suggest that her characters are too precocious, that 12-year-olds don't talk or think like this, but, trust me, I know this child, I've taught her, more than once. And whether children this age talk this way or not, it is how many of them think, and wish they could talk.

Do I need to say I'm giving this one an exuberant thumbs up?

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Title: Saving Shiloh

Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Narrator: Henry Leyva

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-16-00

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

And then there's Marty, stuck right in the middle, wanting to believe in Judd, but afraid of anything that might place himself or his beloved dog, Shiloh, in jeopardy. Are his efforts to help Judd - and Judd's remaining dogs - worthwhile, or is Marty's friend David Howard right in seeing mounting evidence of the real trouble Judd is in? Finally something unexpected happens that puts Judd to the test - Judd and Shiloh, Marty and his sisters, the whole community, in fact.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Great read for my granddaughter

Five Stars

My 9 year old son loves the Shiloh series of books.

Five Stars

Good book for kids! I am a teacher and I love giving thr kids this as reading.

Shiloh series is a definite thumbs up and the last installment is the best!!

I am a teacher and I loved it. So do all of my students even up to 11th graders felt the same. There are some mature themes that are appropriate for the upper as well as lower grades. An all-around good story, especially if you love dogs!

A Good Read

I used this book when I taught elementary school readers. The drama of the story kept the children involved. I bought it for my grandson who loves dogs and is ready for a more advanced chapter book. He is in third grade.

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Title: Wright on Time, Book 1: Arizona

Author: Lisa M. Cottrell-Bentley

Narrator: Darlene Allen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-28-13

Publisher: Do Life Right, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Announcing Book #1 in the first series about a homeschooling family. The Wrights travel the USA in an RV. Each month brings them to a new state with a new educational theme to explore and play with. They prove that learning can happen all the time, anywhere, and that being with family is fun!

Meet Aidan, age 7: Boisterous and joking all the time, this sporty boy knows how to have fun!

Meet Nadia, age 11: Curious and fiery, this intellectual girl can always find out answers to even the most difficult questions.

Meet their parents: Harrison, a writer and linguist expert, and Stephanie, a telecommuting computer expert. They are both ready to adventure with their children.

Meet Prince Pumpkin III, turtle extraordinaire: This 50 year old little guy is holding on tight, as the family RV and a mysterious device take him on an adventure no turtle has ever gone on before.

Explore an Arizona desert cave with the Wrights as they begin their trip. What will Aidan and Nadia discover? This series is Wright on Time. This is Book One in the Wright on Time series of chapter books. The first four books are available in one collection, also.

Members Reviews:

Great series especially for homeschooling families !

We are a homeschool family ourselves and I was excited to provide a book for my kids that actually features a homeschool family. My daughter (9) got this for her birthday and it was a very quick, light read for her, nevertheless she loved it and enjoyed their little adventure and would like to read more from them. She knows many homeschool families and lifestyles like the one, the Wright family has chosen and thought it was great that they can travel a lot. She enjoyed the tips on mining and that the kids get to do a lot of unschooling. The author has a nice touch to include facts about Arizona, animals and geology and the included drawings were great. I read only a few parts in the actual book myself and while I understand some issues with the language ( freaky cool ) it was not a big deal to me and found nothing disturbing. Maybe the stories are a little too dreamy and perfect, but sometimes it is just nice to give your child something " dreamy " and "perfect" and yet adventurous to read without having to address other issues in the book or story line. Only reason why I did not give it 5 stars was, that it was a little short for the quick readers in our family ;)

Homeschoolers in fiction

I am hoping my daughter loves this book. We are homeschoolers, so there aren't a lot of books out on the market about homeschoolers, much less fiction books that have homeschoolers as the main characters. This should be good!

My 8 y/o boy really enjoyed this book

My 8 y/o boy really enjoyed this book. I have bought other chapter books for him in different series ,but this is the first one he looked forward to reading, could read with out much assistance, and could identify with.

Will definitely be buying the other books in the series.

Great story for homeschool families

Cute story. Read it to my 11, 9, and 7 year old homeschool kiddos while Dad traveled to Arizona on business. Definitely made them jealous of Dad's adventures. I'll be researching whether such a "cave rental" is feasible. Sounds intriguing!

A series about homeschoolers

Great for a homeschooling child. I just wish they'd have more out already.

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Title: Tree House Mystery

Subtitle: The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Book 14

Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Narrator: Aimee Lilly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-11-12

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Alden children are helping their neighbors build a tree house. From the tree house, the children discover they can see into the attic of the house next door...and they notice a window that not even their neighbors know about! Does the old house have a secret?

Members Reviews:

Again

I have listened to these books since I was 5 years old, and I am eleven and I just listened to it again. It is still the same great book. I have to have 128 letters so I am just going to write a lot of stuff like this: hgfjfgccgufcuggfcugfjycufcufyufcyfcugcyuffychftcycfucyfyfcfhygyficityiydtiytciytfyiyifttfiyyiftfytiuiutfifittfyufttyifytfiyiftjtfyytjftfytyfufytuyuftftyutyfutfyuftyutyufyftufytuuftyfytuyftuftuyytufutfyftyutyuffytfytfytyfttfytyftyftyftttytytytyytytfyytfyftyyuftytufutfygftyfytyttyfytfggyfgffuygugfytftyftuftutuygyg the end

I missed the author tell the story but I liked it

all the kids' voices changed and I wasn't too happy about that but all in all it was a great story I just liked it better before.

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Title: Into Thin Air

Subtitle: Hardy Boys Adventures, Book 4

Author: Franklin W. Dixon

Narrator: Tim Gregory

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-21-16

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

"Joe," I said, concerned, "hit the brake!"

"I am," Joe said, pumping the pedal now. But the car didn't slow at all. The traffic light turned red as we hurtled toward the intersection. And suddenly I saw the one other car out this early on a Saturday morning - a huge Express Delivery truck!

Joe screamed. I leaned forward, bracing myself against the dashboard. There was nothing we could do. It was speeding right at us!

Members Reviews:

Should be called "part 2"

Really a continuation of the previous book (The Vanishing Game) - which explains the unsatisfactory end of Vanishing Game, it didn't end. Since there is no warning that it is a two parter, I'm giving you one now. Be sure to read Vanishing Game before you read Into Thin Air. Together, they are quite good, but read out of order, each is ruined. FAIR WARNING

Amazing story

If you enjoy detectives and mystery this is for you. 5 stars please do injoy

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Title: The Secret Zoo

Author: Bryan Chick

Narrator: Patrick Lawlor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-01-10

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhoodbut what are they looking for?

Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize its up to them to find her. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. But once inside, will they discover theres much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed?

Critic Reviews:

A fast-paced mix of mystery and fantasyIt promises to be the beginning of a popular series. (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

lots of laughter

Oh my. It was so fun to listen to my 8yo daughter just belly laugh through parts of thie book as she was listening. Not just once but numerous times.

My 9 year old loves it!

Would you listen to The Secret Zoo again? Why?

Yes. We decided to try an audio book on a car trip and this was the one I choose. My kids loved it. Especially my 9 year old son. He doesn't like to read but when this was done he asked me to buy him the book. I may have found a way to get him more interested in books. Yay!

What about Patrick Lawlors performance did you like?

He did a great job with all the voices and he was great with the sound effects.

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

Yes. The kids were so bummed every time I had to pause it.

Many giggles and many listens from my 5 year old

Any additional comments?

My daughter loves audio books her three favorites are any Magic Treehouse, The Jesus Storybook Bible (the narrator is excellent besides telling our favorite Bible lessons), and this book. I don't find the narrator all that exciting, but I didn't get the book for me.

Noah finding his sister

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

Yes because it shows how to work together to solve a problem.

What did you like best about this story?

The animals

Which character as performed by Patrick Lawlor was your favorite?

the scouts

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

yes

A great listen

What made the experience of listening to The Secret Zoo the most enjoyable?

My 8 year old daughter loved this adventure and I enjoyed the bits I 'overheard'. The narrator's voice was a little hard to listen to at times but his character voices were good on the whole. We are looking forward to the sequel being available on audible.

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Title: Juliet Dove, Queen of Love

Subtitle: A Magic Shop Book

Author: Bruce Coville

Narrator: Bruce Coville, the Full Cast Family

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-04

Publisher: Full Cast Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

When two wisecracking rats arrive to help her unravel the puzzle of the amulet, Juliet knows that her life has really spun out of control. Unfortunately, once she discovers what's inside the amulet, the stakes get even higher. For she's trapped in an ancient story, and the only way out is through....

Join the Full Cast Family as they romp their way though this dazzling tale of magic, myth, and love run wild. Seasoned with low comedy, high drama, and just a dash of poetry, Juliet Dove is a story you're sure to fall in love with.

Editorial Reviews:

Juliet Dove is a shy middle school student who is lured into a magic shop and given an amulet that makes her irresistible to boys. The amulet cannot be removed until Juliet has completed the story contained in it. With the help of two magic rats, Juliet begins a journey in which she encounters gods and goddesses and learns more about appreciating herself and her family. This magical journey is delivered in playful tones by an excited sounding cast. Sound effects and musical interludes elevate the magical character of the story.

Critic Reviews:

"The love god himself is trapped in the amulet, and Juliet needs to find the way to release him before the chaos gets out of hand. Coville's easy style works well in a tale that has it's share of both humor and heartache. Fans of the Magic Shop series will enjoy this latest installment." (Booklist)

"Although humorous, the story has surprising depth, with musings on honor, power, strength, courage, and, above all, love....Coville capably interweaves mythological characters with realistic modern ones, keeping readers truly absorbed." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Older Reader Loves ...

I am an 'older' reader and I thought this book was absolutely the best. It made me smile, laugh and even cry. A definite recommended reading by anybody who loves more 'innocence and humor' in their readings.

kept skipping

Liked the story, loved the full cast; bad audio during the reading at times skipped.

Great fun for those middle-grade readers/listeners

I read/listen to many books in choosing books for my school library. This is one I will definitely add. It has humor, suspense, intrigue, mystery, fantasy. And it is quite appropriate for the older readers in my K-5 library. Enjoy!