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Title: Philippa Fisher and the Fairy's Promise

Subtitle: Philippa Fisher, Book 3

Author: Liz Kessler

Narrator: Kate Reinders, Julia Whelan, MacLeod Andrews

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-09-11

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Philippa is excited to spend Christmas break with her friend Robyn, but she has no idea just how much excitement awaits. When a magic spell carved on a mysterious circle of rocks suddenly transports Philippa to fairy godmother headquarters, she learns that her own mother is in danger. To protect her from a serious accident, Philippa must pretend to be a fairy, while Daisy, her fairy godsister, returns to earth in human guise. And that's just the beginning of their adventure: after passing a harrowing test of their loyalty to each other, Philippa and Daisy undergo a fantastic journey to rescue a lost fairy who has devoted her powers to maintaining the portal of the stone circle. With time running out, and the worlds of humans and fairies at risk of being severed, Daisy finds herself facing an extraordinary choice that has the power to change her life forever.

Critic Reviews:

Enchanted? Listen to more

adventures.

Members Reviews:

Philippa Fisher and the Fairies Promise

I loved the book "Philippa Fisher and the Fairies Promise". It was a little sad but very, very exciting and thrilling to me. I loved this book and rate this book five stars because I love all the Emily Windsnap books I have read so far in the series, and the Philippa Fisher books are by the same author. The book is about Philippa Fisher going on a winter vacation with her parents to see her friend, Robyn, but along with accidentally going to ATC, Above The Clouds, with her fairy godsister, Daisy, Philippa and Daisy have to go on an assignment from ATC to bring back a twelve year old boy named Tommy, and a stone fairy named Amber before midnight on new years eve because that's when the new moon raises, otherwise their world as they know it won't exist if they fail their task to retrieve the stone fairy. So they must act fast to succeed!

We loved The Emily Windsnap series so we gave Philippa a ...

We loved The Emily Windsnap series so we gave Philippa a try. This series is just as reader friendly and fun as The Emily Windsnap series (which if you haven't read yet, then you are missing out). They make my daughter want to read more which is a sure sign that you have a good book. I read them with her and as a parent that reading with her daughter I looked forward to reading time as much as she did.

Five Stars

My granddaughter really liked the story.

Five Stars

my granddaughter loves this book

5 stars

This book is filled with adventure. This time, Amber, the stone fairy is missing. Phillippa and Daisy travel though time to put her back in the stone circle. They also meet a boy named Tommy. Very, very exciting. (Read first 2 books first. By Liz kessler

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Title: Rip Tide

Subtitle: Dark Life, Book 2

Author: Kat Falls

Narrator: Keith Nobbs

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-11

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Ty has always known that the ocean is a dangerous place. Every time he swims beyond the borders of his family's subsea farm, he's prepared to face all manner of aquatic predators - sharks, squid, killer whales.

What Ty isn't prepared to find in the deep is an entire township chained to a sunken submarine, its inhabitants condemned to an icy underwater grave. It's only the first clue to a mystery that has claimed hundreds of lives and stands to claim two more - lives very precious to Ty and his Topsider ally, Gemma. Now, in a desperate race against the clock, Ty and Gemma find themselves in conflict with outlaws, Seaguard officers, and the savage, trident-wielding surfs - plus a menagerie of the most deadly creatures the ocean has to offer.

Kat Falls brings to life the mysteries, marvels, and monsters of the deep in this fast-paced and inventive action-adventure.

Members Reviews:

Simple, Good Story

This is a nice "who done it" with a touch of teenage romance. I liked it but I am not in LOVE with. It's good but not great.

Wonderful Family Thriller

What did you love best about Rip Tide?

It was appealing to the entire family age 10-43!

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

We listened as a family on car trip. So yes.

Any additional comments?

"How much longer" got replaced by "Start the book back or don't stop". It was great! The adults enjoyed it as well as the kids!

Loved every minute of it

Another great book by Kat Falls. Rip Tide started out running and never slowed down. I loved Dark Life and this sequel did not disappoint. Keith Nobbs is an excellent narrator. He actually sounds like the 15 year old main character. I like that he can read all the different characters without having to make weird voices. Some male narrators cannot do girl voices. Nobbs didn't try to do a girl's voice for Jemma, thank goodness. He just read the part and it sounded right. I suspect there will be a third book in the series. I'm looking forward to it.

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Title: The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester

Author: Barbara OConnor

Narrator: Noah Galvin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-26-11

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

With her trademark wit and easy charm, Barbara OConnor spins a fantastic fable of friends, enemies, and superbly slimy bullfrogs. An amazing secret has tumbled off a freight train into Carter, Georgia, and Owen Jester is the only person who knows about it. If he can simply manage to evade his grandfathers snappish housekeeper and keep his nosy neighbor, Viola, at bay, he just might be in for the summer of a lifetime.

Critic Reviews:

OConnor has spun a lovely read that perfectly captures the schemes and plans of school-age kids in the long days of summer. (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Great story. Lots of fun and surprises.

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

This is a really fun and engaging story and is very well written.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester?

When the children get the

What about Noah Galvins performance did you like?

A grew up in the south, and the voices and speech were right on.

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

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Recommended.

Enjoyable kid's listen

Spending a lot of time listening to the Sunshine State Books (2012-13) of which this is one. Those folks who picked the 15 books did an outstanding job as I have yet to hear one that wasn't worth the effort. And listening to these kid's books provides a healthy alternative to the mystery/thrillers that take up most of my listening time. It's worth the time to find out what Owen Jester's fantastic secret is.

(low hum). "Jug a Rum" plop!

It may be a book for young adults.

It may be teaching a couple of important things that must be learned to be a " good person"

There may be a fantastic young man who is reading.

YES I loved the story, and the reader.

It is full of fun, and couldn't hurt some adults in this day and age to learn what empathy and goodness is all about!

Olivia farts a lot

Jozy is a scrub. Olivia says that it was the worst story she ever heard and she wants everyone to know that she likes Disney jr. Shows.

Fantastic book!

Fantastic! I would recommend this book. Can't wait for book club to get other opinions.

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Title: Beowulf: Dragon Slayer

Author: Rosemary Sutcliff

Narrator: Sean Barrett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-11

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Grendel prowled in, hating all men and all joy and hungry for human life. So swift was his attack that no man heard an outcry; but when the dawn came, 30 of Hothgar's best and noblest thanes were missing.

Only Beowulf, foremost among warriors, has the strength and courage to battle with Grendel the Night-stalker. In this thrilling re-telling of the Anglo-Saxon legend, Rosemary Sutcliff recounts Beowulf's most terrifying quests: against Grendel the man-wolf, against the hideous sea-hag and, most courageous of all - his fight to the death with the monstrous fire-drake.

Members Reviews:

Faithful retelling of the original

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beowulf: Dragon Slayer?

Sutcliff adapted the original in a few spots. For instance, the

Any additional comments?

I listened to this alongside an unabridged audio of the original; my 12-year-old daughter enjoyed it as well. Sutcliff's retelling is vigorous, engaging, and faithful to the original. The reader is very good and really brought the story to life.

Honor...Horror...Legend...Loyalty

If you could sum up Beowulf: Dragon Slayer in three words, what would they be?

Fearless Heroic Honor

What did you like best about this story?

This story oozes with honor -- Beowulf is a fearless, loyal hero.

What about Sean Barretts performance did you like?

Great narration, never distracting from the story. Perfect.

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

Yes...and we did!

Any additional comments?

Excellent history on audio. After reading about Beowulf in homeschool history, we listened to this version while in the car. I'm so pleased we added this to our audio library.

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Title: Puppy Place #12: Princess

Author: Ellen Miles

Narrator: Aliza Foss

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-11

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

It seems like it's going to be just another normal Peterson family trip for haircuts - that is until Charles meets Princess, a spoiled but irresistible Yorkie pup. She belongs to one of the stylists but Princess's owner is moving and can't take the puppy with her. Charles volunteers to care for Princess until they find her a new home. But it doesn't take long for the Petersons to get tired of Princess's privileged ways. How will Charles ever find the right family for this high maintenance pup?

Editorial Reviews:

The Petersons are a loving family who foster puppies until they can find their forever home. When their son Charles meets a tiny Yorkie on a family haircut trip, he falls instantly in love, and it turns out that puppy needs a foster home. But the puppy, Princess, is the most high-maintenance dog the family has ever encountered. How will they cope, and more importantly, find Princess a family who will take care of her forever? Performer Aliza Foss brings a warm, maternal voice to this adorable story, which is sure to delight both little girls and boys who love animals.

Members Reviews:

Js

Satisfied

Nice book!

I enjoyed this book very much but I don't think it was as good as all the rest of the puppy place books that I have read. I was more confused in the beginning then in the other books. Though it was a great book as I read on but the end was a little bit too sudden. I liked this book very much and I can't wait to read more puppy place books.

A lucky series.

I really really enjoyed this book it had everything I like and it got me reading this great great series.

really good

i think the book is fun. it is a great book i think it deserves an award. it is a good story

The Puppy Place is a cute series which allows young ...

The Puppy Place is a cute series which allows young readers to learn about different breeds and responsibilities in puppy/dog ownership!

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Title: Watcher in the Woods

Subtitle: The Dreamhouse Kings Series, Book 2

Author: Robert Liparulo

Narrator: Joshua Swanson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-10

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Its not just the house thats keeping

secrets.

Pretending everything is all right is harder than it sounds. But the Kings know that even if they told the truth about the bizarre things happening in their house, no one would believe them. Right now theyre hyperfocused on rescuing their lost family member before anyone finds out whats going on.

But when a stranger shows up to take their house, their options start dwindling fast. Why would he be so interested in a run-down old place? And what secret is he hidingjust as he hides the scars that crisscross his body?

The mystery gets stranger with each passing day. Will the Kings be able to find a way to harness the houses secrets and discover who is watching their every move before another gets snatched into an unknown world?

Critic Reviews:

Praise for the Dreamhouse Kings series: With a house of so many great, haunting stories, why would you ever want to go outside? (R. L. Stine, best-selling author of the Goosebumps series)

Members Reviews:

I loved the first book so much I bought the 2nd ...

I loved the first book so much I bought the 2nd immediately after the ending (I didn't even know this was apart of a series, I just found this book somewhere & started reading) the 2nd I would say is a bit slower (this one) but it explains much more. There were only 3 at most instances of "crossing over" so it didn't get as detailed as the first book I felt, which I think I needed after having read the first one because there was so much explaination & detail but I understand why the book needed that. Novel picks up right where the first left off. I finished this in a day it was so consumimg

This book is meant for introductions

I like this entire series but I have to say this one is my least favorite (which is not to say I didn't enjoy it) out of the 6 books.

Of course, this book is absolutely crucial as it introduces you to the main antagonist (Taksidian) as well as the man who holds the answers to everything.

The reason I didn't enjoy it as much is because it was an introductions book. It opened the door for a lot of questions but didn't actually hold any answers. For example, you learn who the 'bad guy' is, where he comes from, what he was...but you never learn his purpose for being at the King's house and why he wants the house so badly. He does bad things to the King's to try and kick him out but I spent the whole book wondering why he was doing what he was doing, I knew he was bad, but he didn't seem to have a purpose. It also doesn't really explain how he got to be so powerful. You could assume it was from the portals...but how...and how did he learn English? Of course, most of these questions (and many more that are raised from this book) are answered later on in the books but that means that this book is not able to be a stand-alone book (of course, all these books are cliffhangers anyhow so really none of them are...but this one...even less so).

I appreciate a series that has books that connect with one another, painting a complete story...however, I also like it when each book can actually exist as a book in and of itself.

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Title: Scumble

Author: Ingrid Law

Narrator: David Kremenitzer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-17-10

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Nine years after Mibs's Savvy journey, her cousin Ledge has just turned 13.... But Ledger Kale's savvy is a total dud - all he does is make little things fall apart. So his parents decide it's safe to head to Wyoming, where it's soon revealed that Ledge's savvy is much more powerful than anyone thought. Worse, his savvy disaster has an outside witness: Sarah Jane Cabot, reporter wannabe and daughter of the local banker.

Just like that, Ledge's beloved normal life is over. Now he has to keep Sarah from turning family secrets into headlines, stop her father from foreclosing on Uncle Autry's ranch, and scumble his savvy into control so that, someday, he can go home.

Starring a cast both fresh and familiar, Scumble brilliantly melds Ingrid Law's signature heart and humor with the legendary Wild West.

Members Reviews:

Fun and excellently presented tale for tweens

What made the experience of listening to Scumble the most enjoyable?

My tween daughter loved it and I enjoyed it as well. Well performed and excellently written fun story that kids can relate to.

Ingrid Law makes the unbelievable feel real

Where does Scumble rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Not quite the caliber of Hunger Games or Harry Potter, but enjoyable never the less. Safe for any reader. On par with books like the Redwall series or the Underland Chronicles (yet without the violence).

What did you like best about this story?

I like how important family is to the characters, and regardless of the amazing abilities they have, they seem to have to deal with the same sorts of things everyone else does.

Which scene was your favorite?

When they all came together in the end to defend the ranch.

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

When the little girls offered the man trying to bulldoze their home all their "gold"

Any additional comments?

I think this book was about equal to its predecessor, "Savvy."

Terrific fantastic!

Would you listen to Scumble again? Why?

Great rendition of a fantastic story! The whole family loved it. Will look for more from this author

narrator not so good

I enjoyed reading Savvy and decided to listen to the audio version of Scumble. However, I just had to buy the print version of this book to complete it because I found the audio a bit difficult to listen to. I'm sure the narrator meant well, but the pitch and tone of his reading was not at all to my taste. It felt forced and overacted.

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Title: Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues

Author: Donald Sobol

Narrator: Greg Steinbruner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-15-10

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

When the Mystery Writers of America bestowed a Special Edgar Award on Donald J. Sobols Encyclopedia Brown series, its reputation as a classic of childrens literature was assured. This fun listen finds 10-year-old Leroy Brown (known to the people of his town as Encyclopedia Brown) honing his impressive detective skills.

Members Reviews:

Love the books hate the formatting.

First off I love the Encyclopedia Brown series. Read them constantly when I was a kid. What is great about the series is that you can get any book in the series and you don't loose out by not reading the ones before or after. Second of all you can use these to help your budding logic puzzler kids or as fun ways to teach them how to approach a problem logically.

So why the two stars? Well the formatting sucks, it sucks worst than a Kirby Vacuum that has been souped up Tool Time Style. There is no hyperlink to the solutions page. There is no chapter listing for the solutions page either, so it makes it hard to navigate the book. The worst the way the formatting was done at times you are presented a page that has just a title, or a picture or even just a caption to a picture then you scroll to the next page of text. I have seen free kindle and home publishing kindle books better formatted than this book. Bought the next in the series and it only gets downhill from there. You would think that Penguin Publishing would know how to do this.

Love the books hate the formatting.

Encyclopedia Brown books are the best fun for a kid looking to exercise some brain power. Good logic puzzles.

The thing that sucks is the formatting for the books sucks. From no hyperlinked solutions to the way page breaks are happening so that one can get a picture, a caption to a picture or even just the border to the start of a story for a page or two. Let alone the solutions aren't even listed in the table of contents. You have to scroll through the last story or click on the end and scroll backwards. It sucks and should be fixed. I mean even home publishing efforts are better formatted that the three books I have bought in the series so far.

Great mysteries for kids

Everyone child loves reading Encyclopedia Brown books! my children always get excited when we order a new to read together! Teaches them to pay close attention to details and use logic too!

Great fun

I bought the first in this nice old series for my seven year old grandson. I remembered them from the time my son was enjoying them a long time ago! He loves a good story and he loves to solve mysteries. The fact that the main character is a smart little boy is frosting on the cake. He finished the first book in no time and I ordered the next two in the series. He is enjoying each one. Since each book is segmented into several stories, it is the perfect bedtime book. You can read only as much as there is time for and still have a whole story or two. There is no doubt that more books in this clever series will be going his way.

Great series!

My 10 year old son has currently started reading Encyclopedia brown. I loved that they had them available for purchase on Amazon! Using the E-books made it easier to obtain. Thank you!

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Title: Anne Frank's Tales from the Secret Annex

Subtitle: A Collection of Her Short Stories, Fables, and Lesser-Known Writings

Author: Anne Frank

Narrator: Kathe Mazur

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-23-10

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Hiding from the Nazis in the Secret Annex of an old office building in Amsterdam, a 13-year-old girl named Anne Frank became a writer. The now famous diary of her private life and thoughts reveals only part of Anne's story, however. This book rounds out the portrait of this remarkable and talented young author.

Newly translated, complete, and restored to the original order in which Anne herself wrote them in her notebook, Tales from the Secret Annex is a collection of Anne Franks lesser-known writings: short stories, fables, personal reminiscences, and an unfinished novel, Cady's Life.

Members Reviews:

Jeanie story

It was okay, not what I thought it would be. It was a long story.

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Title: Hurricane Gold

Subtitle: Young Bond, Book 4

Author: Charlie Higson

Narrator: Gerard Doyle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-10

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

As the sun blazes over the Caribbean island of Lágrimas Negras, its bloodthirsty ruler is watching and waiting. Criminals come here to hide, with blood on their hands and escape on their minds. On the mainland, in the quiet town of Tres Hermanas, exflying ace Jack Stone leaves his son and daughter in the company of James Bond. But a gang of thieves lies in ambushthey want Stones precious safe and will kill for its contents. James embarks on a deadly chase through the Mexican jungle. On this terrifying trail of greed and betrayal, only danger is guaranteedsurvival is not.

Critic Reviews:

A series with a high I.Q. (New York Times Book Review)

Members Reviews:

Good Book, Terrible Narrator

The book was hard to pay attention to because of Mr. Doyle. I'm sure there are a lot of books he reads well, however this one was not among the list. I would listen to 10 mins of this book and not remember anything I heard. I kept starting over - this was the most tedious listen I've experienced. I wanted to listen to the story so I pressed on. I purchased Book 5 in paper form as I cannot find it read by anyone else than Mr. Doyle. Please bring back Nathaniel Parker.

not bad story. slightly annoying voice.

not a bad story, fun to listen to unfortunately a slightly annoying voice. overall not bad.

Sad departure from the frist three very good books

I am not sure how much the narrator colored my impression of this book, but this was my least favorite of the series so far. Eoin Colfer made the mistake of having someone else read his Artemis Fowl books, only to realize the mistake and bring back the amazing Nathaniel Parker.

I found the story to be lackluster with no real suspense. After all these are tales of Young James Bond, we know he is not going to die, and we know he is going to grow up to be the greatest spy the world has ever known. The Rat Run that is the focus of the finale of the book loses a great deal of suspense because you know he will make it through unscathed.

All in all, this book would have been an entertaining distraction if read by Nathaniel Parker, but Gerard Doyle made a dull book that much worse.

Great Book

If you're a fan of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels this Young Bond series is a must read. The stories take place in the correct time line to Fleming's original novels (late 30's)before WWII. Can't wait for the fifth book 'By Royal Command' which isn't available in the US yet.

James Bond was awesome as always

Loved it as i love all other James Bond stories. His leading lady left much to be desired though.