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Title: Mary Poppins in the Park

Subtitle: The Mary Poppins Series, Book 4

Author: P. L. Travers

Narrator: Rosalyn Landor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed. This classic series tells the story of the world's most beloved nanny, who brings enchantment and excitement with her everywhere she goes.

Only the incomparable Mary Poppins can lead the Banks children on one marvelous adventure after another. Together they meet the Goose girl and the Swineherd, argue with talking cats on a distant planet, make the acquaintance of the folks who live under dandelions, and celebrate a birthday by dancing with their own shadows. And that's just for starters!

Members Reviews:

so delightful

this book is absolutely charming and the narrator's performance is amazing.! I love to listen to this book at bedtime with a sleep timer.

More stories from the famous nanny

Mary Poppins is an acquired taste. She is very superior, vain, and will make children question what they know to be real. She is also a person who dearly loves her charges. It's an odd combination. She is magical in many ways, no question. But would you want to deal with her as an adult, maybe not. Children will probably enjoy these stories and accept that Mary, as an adult, will not always tell them the absolute truth all the time. As an adult reading these, (to say that I have and see what the fuss was about), I found her more than a bit annoying.

This volume in the series is a series of vignettes without a specific beginning or end like the previous volumes. The only consistent points are Mary Poppins, The children, and that they all take place in the park on Cherry Tree Lane.

If you like the series, you will like this.

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Title: Scared Stiff

Author: Willo Davis Roberts

Narrator: Ari Brand

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-19-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Rick and Kenny's Pa was right -- troubles really do happen in threes. First Pa's truck was robbed, then Pa ran off, leaving Rick, Kenny, and Ma to fend for themselves, and now Ma has disappeared, too. Rick just knows Ma would never leave them on purpose -- but then, where is she? Waiting in Uncle Henry's trailer park doesn't seem like the best way to find out.

Instead, the brothers, along with their new friends, Connie and Julie, decide to search the abandoned Wonderland Amusement Park next door for answers. But what they find inside sends them on the most terrifying roller coaster ride of their lives -- could whoever took Ma be after them, too?

Members Reviews:

Superb job and suspense

The book starts out a little slow but speeds up after a couple of chapters after their mom gets kidnapped. Most of the suspense is in a wonderland R.V. Park where the two kids meet some friends and explore the shut down park with great anticipation. As the story gets to the last few chapters the kids get chased through the park by a couple of men who kidnapped their mom. Using their skills from exploring the park with their two friends they try to outwit the two men. The author has a lot of suspense through the chase that will keep you reading until the end. Other than a few family problems most people will okay this book. I would recommend this book to the 11-14 year old age group.

Scared Stiff

In this book, Rick, the main characters are an eleven year old boy and his younger brother Kenny who is seven. Teh boys'father is a truck driver who's load gets stolen one night. The mother asks the father if he had anything to do with it. The two dults get into a fight and the father leaves. The parents were not "divorced" the dad just left. Neighter parent filed for a divorce, and at the end the boy hopes that the father will come back home. The mother discovers much information about the case and is kidnapped so she will not tell. The kid-nappers try to capture her two sons so she will tell them what she knows. THe boys' friends, Connie and Julie, help them solve the mystery and escape from the kid-nappers. I am thirteen and I enjoyed this book thoroughly. It was very exciting and suspensful. I have read one other of Willo Davis Robert's books and found it equally exciting. She is a very creative writer and her books deserve 5 stars for mystery,adventure,and action in my opinion.

Scared Stiff

In this story Rick and Kenny Van Huler's where involved in a mystery .This story took place in many different places . There father's truck was robbed when on the job of selling televisions and then he ran away from home . Then there mother got in a car with a man she didn't know and then she became missing. So then they went and lived with there Uncle Henry in his trailer park waiting for there mother to return . Then Rick and Kenny met two new friends Connie and Julie and then they decide to search the Abandoned Wonderland Amusement Park that is next door to the trailer park. Then when they get there they go on the most terrifying roller coaster ride of there lives.

Scared Stiff

In this story Rick and Kenny Van Huler's where involved in a mystery .This story took place in many different places . There father's truck was robbed when on the job of selling televisions and then he ran away from home .

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Title: The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar

Subtitle: The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Book 100

Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Narrator: Aimee Lilly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-26-13

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Alden children have discovered another mystery close to home! The old boxcar where they once lived is now a playhouse in their backyard. One night, Benny sees a strange light in the boxcar, and the children begin to find clues to the boxcars past. Could something that happened long ago be haunting the boxcar now?

Members Reviews:

A treat for young readers

I think this book was nice for readers who enjoy a story with a small bit of ghosts but not a lot of spook. If you like The Boxcar Children than this is the perfect Book for you.

In this story The Aldens meet a queer man who wants them o sell their beloved bobcat to a museum. He also has a daughter named Clair, who is very shy.

One night Benny sees strange lights in the boxcar. Is a ghost haunting their old home? Read the book to find out!

Boxcar history revisited

Intertwined boxcar history and why people lived in the situation was quite a interesting story line. How times have changed. Wonder where people would live today? A modern day mystery.

Five Stars

Boxcar Children series were one of my favorites as a kid! Enjoyable read

Boxcar children

Henry, Jessie,Violat,and Benny meet there neighbor"s brother and niece. But the brother wants them to sell the boxcar to a musium! Soon they find someone snooping around the boxcar at night and they are soon ready to solve the mystery. And you might know that the saying is"Alls well that ends well"

NOT A WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I recommend for all boxcar children lovers

Terrific Series

My son, who is 26 years old, has always loved the Boxcar Children series. He started reading these books in elementary school and now he wants to get the series for HIS sons. Grammy (that's me) is buying the entire Boxcar Children series for my grandsons (and their father!). Truely delightful stories for kids of any age.

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Title: Tucket's Gold

Author: Gary Paulsen

Narrator: John Randolph Jones

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In 1848, Francis Tucket was stolen from his family while they were travelling west along the Oregon Trail. After his escape, he spent a year learning the ways of the land from a one-armed mountain man. Trying to catch up with his family again, Francis found two stranded children, Lottie and Billy. Together, they're facing the dangers of the old West while making their way to Oregon.

In this exciting continuation of the story from Mr. Tucket , Call Me Francis Tucket, and Tucket's Ride, Francis, Lottie, and Billy race to escape the outlaw Comancheros, discover hidden gold, and find a lost cliff city. As they struggle to survive, they discover that by working together, they can accomplish nearly anything.

Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen fills this exciting, historically accurate adventure with gritty, realistic details. Narrator John Randolph Jones portrays each thrilling new encounter with zest.

Members Reviews:

Gary Paulsen makes a hit with my grandsons.

My grandsons loved the whole G.P series of Tucket. It is always a good day when a child enjoys reading.

Great book to read to your young boys.

Paulson books have become a bed time story staple in our household and Gary didn't disappoint with Tucket's Gold. We can't wait until tomorrow night to start the next book in the series.

Five Stars

another good read for my 12 year old grandson

Love it!

My family and I loved this book! We loved the whole series. One perk of having a kindle is that you can order the next book in the series immediately...which we did! We are hugh fans of Gary Paulsen and these books did not let us down! I recommend it to old and young alike!

Best of the books so far

this a highly recommended book for kids teens and adults every one should read the.ticket series the books get better and better every time I read one

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Title: Mission Unstoppable

Subtitle: The Genius Files, Book 1

Author: Dan Gutman

Narrator: Michael Goldstrom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 71 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Coke and Pepsi McDonald didnt want to jump off a cliff. They didn't want to get hit by poisoned darts from blowguns either. And they certainly don't want to get locked in their burning school, thrown into a pit at the top of a sand dune, or drowned in a vat of liquefied Spam. But what are you supposed to do when youre being chased across the country by your insane health teacher and two guys in bowler hats who are trying to kill you? One thing's for sure, it'll be a snap for Coke and Pep to write their essays on "How I Spent My Summer Vacation."

Want to join in the fun? Fire up the old Google Maps and follow the McDonald twins as they get chased from the Pez museum to the largest ball of twine in the world. And watch out for the Frisbee grenades!

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable book

A great book for the family to listen to on a car ride! It kept the entire group entertained and they look forward to listening/reading the other ones.

Awful!

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I bought this book for my nine year old son. The first chapter has a main character calling his sister a "retard." We were done!

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Title: Hispanic America, Texas, and the Mexican War: 1835 - 1850

Subtitle: The Drama of American History

Author: Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Jim Manchester

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Hispanic America, Texas, and the Mexican War examines the history of the southwestern area of the United States. Topics covered include the settlement of the area that became the southwestern portion of the United States, detailing how it evolved from land settled by Native Americans, to Spanish territory, to states that were pawns between the North and South prior to the Civil War.

Members Reviews:

A nice patch to fill a gap in my knowledge

I like this short format. I often need a quick brushing-up on some era in history, preparing to teach, but I can't spare 18 hours to hear some disciplined work that captures deeper detail. Considering I live in former Spanish and then Mexican lands, captured by war from Mexico shortly before California statehood, my knowledge of this was slight. I intend to get more titles in this series.

Great Overview of Texan/Mexican Territories

Would you consider the audio edition of Hispanic America, Texas, and the Mexican War: 1835 - 1850 to be better than the print version?

Yes. The narrator is clear, concise and strong.

Any additional comments?

Quick moving, to the point and easy to follow. I recommend for anyone wanting to get a clear overview and understanding of the conflicts that went on during this historical development of lands in the U.S. and Mexico.

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Title: My Father's Dragon

Author: Ruth Stiles Gannett

Narrator: Kevin Killavey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-26-13

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

My Father's Dragon is a children's book about a young boy who runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby Dragon. It is both a Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book. It was also nominated for the Ambassador Book Award. The National Education Association named the it one of its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." It was also one of the "Top 100 Chapter Books" of all time in a 2012 poll by School Library Journal.

Members Reviews:

Wonderful!

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

To all my friends with kids - yes. Great story for children and parents.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The boy.

What does Kevin Killavey bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Great reading. My kids loved the voices he used for the various animals.

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

Laughed quite a bit...all of us did.

Any additional comments?

Was really surprised at the one review trashing the narrator. We thought he was great.

I would suggest you listen to the sample and decide for yourself.

A family favorite

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

It's an absurd little story book but one I remember fondly from childhood, a different recording on cassette was my first ever audiobook! This one is good too, the weird tale holds up for kids today

Appalling performance of a good story

Would you try another book from Ruth Stiles Gannett and/or Kevin Killavey?

I would read another Ruth Stiles Gannett book, but I would avoid any children's books performed by Killavey.

My Father's Dragon is one of my daughter's favorite chapter books. I downloaded the audiobook so she could enjoy listening to the book at her leisure. Although I loved reading this book aloud to my daughter, I couldn't stand listening to Killavey's performance. It was snooze-worthy.

What was one of the most memorable moments of My Father's Dragon?

My daughter loves the animals and their quirky ways. Her favorite part is when the lion puts ribbons in his mane.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Killavey removed all excitement, magic and character from the story

Any additional comments?

It's a fun story, but don't download this performance of it.

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Title: Mirage

Subtitle: Above World, Book 2

Author: Jenn Reese

Narrator: Kate Rudd

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-13

Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The desert is no place for ocean-dwelling Kampii like Aluna and Hoku, especially now that Aluna has secretly started growing her tail. But the maniacal Karl Strand is out to conquer the Above World, and the horselike Equians are next on his list. Aluna, Hoku, and their friends - winged Calli and Equian exile Dash - race to the desert city of Mirage, intent on warning the Equians and forming an alliance. Unfortunately, Strands clone, Scorch, has gotten there first. Now the Equian leader has vowed to take all his people to war as part of Strands army. Any herd that refuses to join him by the time of the desert-wide competition known as the Thunder Trials will be destroyed.

To have any chance of defeating Scorch and convincing the Equians to switch sides, the four friends must find a way to win the Trials. The challenge seems impossible. But if they fail, the desert - and possibly all of the Above World - will be lost to Karl Strand forever.

Members Reviews:

Omg lovedddd itttt

Omg I love this book series. I mean I liked just reading the book as a book but I love how kindle gives you offered highlights I mean who doesn't love it. This book had all the right stuff I mean they had Aluna, the brave and fearless one who had set up a wall to avoid pain but it finally wavers, Dash, the charming noble guy who teaches them all what it means to have honor, Hoku, the ingeniused tech wiz who gets so caught up in his work but somehow finds time to love his friends and forgiveness mistake, Calli, the winged girl who shades them with praise and in my opinion likes Hoku but she's confused with why he hasn't taken another step so she results to jealousy, and my favorite Tal, the girl who from the start stole my heart because I relate to her with her wall that only she can break down and the feeling of being an outcast and wanting to come off as unapproachable to shield herself but opens up to Aluna when she feels her pain. So if you were thinking about maybe getting this book I hope that my review has held you come to a conclusion.

-with regards and love Hailey

The Amazing World of Jenn Reese

There are a lot of wonderful books out there, but very few that are meant for all ages that can satisfy them all.

In Above World, Jenn Reese created a world where people had been modified to live underwater, in the skies with wings, or in the high desert as half-human/half-horse. Now, she has added half-human/half-snake. But it's not the concept of physically changing people so they can live wherever they need to that's so fascinating, it's their individual cultures and their peoples. Here, her heroine, the originally underwater dwelling Aluna, along with her best friend Hoku, continue to fight Karl Strand who seeks to enslave everyone by "upgrading" them -- adding technology onto their very bodies. Aluna is a great character -- a valiant warrior, a leader, a loving friend, and she is also becoming both a woman and a mermaid. But, in this book the biggest growth is not that of her accepting her tail and learning to become a better fighter with it, it is her beginning to accept that she cannot always be in charge -- and that her friends love her for being Aluna, not just the strong warrior and leader she is. The other main characters from Above World -- Hoku, Calli, and Dash -- are fully realized as are the new characters, Tayan, Tal, Rollon, Scorch, Nathif, and many more.

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Title: Hold Fast

Author: Blue Balliet

Narrator: Bahni Turpin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-01-13

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Where is Early's father? He's not the kind of father who you think would disappear. But he's gone. And he's left a whole lot of trouble behind.

As danger closes in, Early, her mom, and her brother have to flee their apartment. With nowhere else to go, they are forced to move into Chicago's shelter system. Once there, Early starts asking questions and looking for answers. There are patterns and rhythms to what's happened, and Early might be the only one who can use them to track him down and make her way out of a very tough place.

Members Reviews:

Hold Fast

This book was brilliant. Such a good read. Would recommend it to anyone who is interested in shelter children.

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Title: Abel's Island

Author: William Steig

Narrator: George Guidall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Abelard Hassam di Chirico Flint - Abel, for short - is a rich and silly mouse. He spends most of his days just having fun, going to picnics with his wife, playing croquet with friends, and dancing at parties. Unlike most other mice, Abel has never had to work for anything. All that changes one blustery fall day when his wifes scarf flutters away in a gust of wind. Abel races off to rescue it and is swept away in a rainstorm. When the storm is over, Abel finds himself washed up a deserted island. To survive the winter, this pampered mouse will have to work hard at building a home and gathering food. Can he figure out a way to get off the island and return home - or is he stuck living by himself for the rest of his days? With warmth and wide-eyed enthusiasm, this Newbery Honor Book will delight young listeners with an insightful tale of a mouse rising to the greatest challenge of his life.

Members Reviews:

Perfect for reading to grandkids on Skype

This book met all my expectations. It is a chapter book suitable for a five-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy. The values that it illustrates are very appropriate as they show the importance of persistance, caring for others, and ingenuity. We have only read about 25 percent of this book, and I am hoping to read another "20 minutes" this evening after their dinner. My daughter calls me when they are ready for bed, and "grandma" reads them their before bed story. I have become very close to both of them because of this tradition. I have read other books to them over Skype, such as THE TALE OF DESPARAUX, and I will continue this process as long as they are interested.

A cherished find - after a 20 year search

Found this book just recently after twenty years searching - not knowing the author or remembering the title- only asking about the story- - I had read this story to my Son when he was 8- reviewed it for the teacher - it stood apart-it was really a WOW. When my son had children I wanted to find that book - then while I was going through saved items from his childhood I found the book report. There it was, Abel's Island - like finding a lost wedding ring! I've sent the books to my Grandchildren, with my message included- ( thank you Amazon)- and I look forward to read it again and again. Now learning the history of William Steig - I am in awe of this man and thankful for his contributions.

Five Stars

great book

Five Stars

My 4 year old and 6 year old LOVE this book!

A truly wonderful book

As a child, the first "book" I remember reading was Steig's "Dominic." When I re-found and re-read the book years later, I realized just how beautiful the story was and decided to buy more of his works. I picked Abel's Island randomly, knowing nothing about the story.

It is perhaps even more beautiful than "Dominic" was. Good enough to make this reader cry a bit (in joy) at the end. The story is about Abel, a distinguished mouse, who gets swept away in a flood and marooned on an island while trying to fetch a scarf that flew off his beloved wife's neck. After a few failed attempts to escape the island, Abel is forced to rely on himself to survive until he can figure out how to get back to his family.