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Title: The Boy in the Dress

Author: David Walliams

Narrator: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-04-08

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Why was he different, you ask?

Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book...

Charming, surprising and hilarious - David Walliams's beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike.

Now David teams up with Matt Lucas to produce an audiobook with a difference. Read by two of the brightest stars in sketch comedy, this lavish production brings the hilarious voices behind Little Britain to your nearest earphones. And it tells a fantastic story too...

Members Reviews:

Very pleasantly surprised

What made the experience of listening to The Boy in the Dress the most enjoyable?

I have to say David Walliams is a great narrator and made this story very enjoyable.

Have you listened to any of David Walliams and Matt Lucas s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

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

Yes it kept you listening.

Any additional comments?

This was a good book and I have just purchased David Walliams other books I am sure they will be equally as good.

Best book ever for the family

Best book for the family to listen to. I would rate it 10\10 for the best family book ever

Very good

Funny, read well, good story and a lovely message of tolerance behind it.

Really good book!

Good book

I found this book very good as I only started it yesterday and i have finished it today i found it funny and I found it nice that a boy stood up be

Because a dress isn't just for girls it was for who would like to were it i found it sad about what happens about his mum and that it made his whole fami!y down and grey i love davi d Williams if u don't mind messaging they are better than roal dal books because with davi d Williams i want to all ways term the page but with roal dal i have think about do i when to turn the page thank u for ready g my review my name is Emi!y King and i am10 years old

This is an amazing book

I'm over 50 but I bought this book because my nephew is reading it. I was blown away by it, what an awesome book and the reading was brilliant. It made me smile with genuine happiness as I drove along listen to it. This book was a joy from start to finish!

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Title: Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz

Subtitle: Goosebumps HorrorLand #5

Author: R. L. Stine

Narrator: Marc Thompson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-03-08

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Meanwhile, seven ordinary kids are now trapped in the popular theme park called HorrorLand. Can Robby survive long enough to find and save them? A hairy situation awaits in Werewolf Village. . . .

Editorial Reviews:

Press play and prepare for a spooky, scary ride from the master of horror himself, the inimitable R. L. Stine! In Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz, Stine spins two dark tales: one about a boy who creates a comic book super-villain and then accidentally unleashes him on the real world, and another about a group of children trapped in a horror amusement park, trying desperately to survive.

Marc Thompsons performance of these eerie stories is pitch perfect, and accentuated by a musical soundtrack creepy enough to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Thompson captures the essence of the Goosebumps books, drawing out tension while simultaneously hamming up the humorous aspects of this thrilling audiobook.

Members Reviews:

Good Book!

The narrator was really good. I enjoyed listening to this book. It was a good way to pass the time.

The lead character is so obnoxious....

The lead character is so obnoxious he's hard to stomach. Skip this R. Stine piece as he's done so much better. This story is a confusing jumble with constant back and forth between the story reality and story fiction the beginning can be a bit hard to follow and by the time you know what's going on you don't care.

Brought to life by an awesome narrator.

If you could sum up Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz in three words, what would they be?

Can't think of any at the moment.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dr. Maniac. An amazing villain.

Which character as performed by Marc Thompson was your favorite?

All of them. The man is the man of a thousand voices.

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

It had a lot of funny bits. Some creepy ones too.

Any additional comments?

Too bad Marc Thompson didn't narrate more of these.

Pretty Good

If you could sum up Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz in three words, what would they be?

Maniacal good fun

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz?

When dr. Maniac ate the dead squirrel (not the parents choice - the 7 year old is telling me what to write).

What about Marc Thompsons performance did you like?

Marc Thompson does a great job.

Any additional comments?

Goosebumps are awesome (said by a 7 year old). As a parent they are fun. I appreciate the imagination she uses when listening to an audio book. Really reduces the tv and video game time. She will listen to books for hours and play legos. These books are not for the child who is easily scared.

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Title: The Midwife's Apprentice

Author: Karen Cushman

Narrator: Jenny Sterlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 243 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Brat has no name, no home, and no shelter against the 14th-century English winter except the foul warmth of a dung heap. So when Jane the Midwife wakes her with a kick and takes the half-starved creature to her cottage, a curious relationship begins. Jane teaches Brat to gather herbs and make the poultices used to ease the pain of childbirth for the village women.

The skinny young girl quickly learns to obey the sharp-tongued midwife, and secretly watches Jane practice her art whenever she can. But Jane is also teaching Brat unspoken lessons that will take longer - maybe a lifetime - to master.

Members Reviews:

A good morality tale for young people

A short but good book with a good moral. Written for young people, but if you want your kid to read it, be sure he/she is fairly mature and knows a bit about "the birds and the bees." A fairly young child would not understand what is going on. That is not to say there is anything in it that would not be appropriate. I think it is very appropriate. Still, I would want to read this book with my child because it has the potential to open up a lot of questions for discussion.

Unique

An imagined glimpse at ordinary life in medieval Europea bold endeavor in itself. The story of a girl's struggle for survival and socialization in a society which is largely indifferent, and sometimes harsh, although there are pockets of human warmth and hope.

Wise in the end

If you are looking for adventure, romance or great historical detail, you will probably not find them here. There is not even that much dialogue. BUT--those are not the only attributes of a good story, and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this in the end. What this story does very well is give an intimate view of the gritty side of life from the perspective of an underprivileged girl (well, homeless vagrant, really) who gets plucked from her warm dungpile and is thrust into the role of apprentice to a very stern, cold and critical midwife. I found myself pitying the situation of the apprentice, even while the character herself is grateful for this unexpected boon in her life--regular meals and a clean place to sleep. The crushing comments of the midwife seem purposely cruel, and the apprentice's self-esteem is just about non-existent. The events of the book seem almost depressing--until the very end, and then the wisdom of the midwife and her methods slaps you in the face, leaving you with a greater appreciation for the characters, and for the historical perspective through which this story is told.

If you liked stories like "The Girl With the Pearl Earring," you will probably enjoy this book.

not just for kids

What did you like best about The Midwife's Apprentice? What did you like least?

liked most -- the refreshing perspective of one that has had a rough life, but doesn't wallow in "poor me";it was worth price.

liked least -- almost fell over dead when the recording started, with the "audible kids"

screeching out - startling everyone in the room! didn't realize it was intended for kids.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

frankly, i don't remember the ending - now that's sad.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

it was ok, take it or leave it.

Was The Midwife's Apprentice worth the listening time?

yep, and the price was good too.

A simple story.

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Title: The Mopwater Files

Subtitle: Hank the Cowdog

Author: John R. Erickson

Narrator: John R. Erickson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-08

Publisher: Maverick Books Inc

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Hank sings "The Mopwater Song" and Rip and Snort sing "We're Proud to be Ignoramuses".

Members Reviews:

Entertaining

Hilarious story and great performance by John R. Erickson! I love all the Hank the cowdog stories and I'm looking forward to future books.

We were rolling!

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

This is one of our favorites. There are parts of this story where we were laughing so hard we could hardly catch our breath!

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Title: Moonlight Madness

Subtitle: Hank the Cowdog

Author: John R. Erickson

Narrator: John R. Erickson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-22-08

Publisher: Maverick Books Inc

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

As the head of ranch security, Hank's got to keep an eye on Eddy the Rac. So when Eddy starts claiming "Moonlight Madness" - a crazed restlessness brought on by the light of the moon - it's up to Hank to find a way to keep him from getting into trouble. The only problem is, whenever Hank tries to stop Eddy, he's the one who ends up in hot water!

New songs are "Cowboys Transfusion" and "Free the Cookies".

Members Reviews:

A coon?

I'm not sure who gets Groaner of the Year award, Hank or Slim. Raccoons can not be trusted in the house. Goodness! The Director of Ranch Security must be on his toes.

Cool

I like hank but my favorite characters are rip and snort. Like when they catnip kid lol.the story is great too.

Don't listen in a public space; people will stare!

We listened to a lot of the books in this series on road trips with our kids, but they are just as fun to listen to now as before. The entire book is a narrative of some adventure by Hank, the Cowdog, who considers himself "Head of Ranch Security," and the perspective is always a dog's perspective. The only problem with listening to this book with headphones is that it is extremely difficult to keep from laughing aloud, and certainly impossible to keep a straight face. Be prepared for some stares from those who wonder if you are "safe." Hank is often confused by humans and often misinterprets their actions, though he does understand the words that they speak. Hank is not the brightest and, like anyone speaking a second language, often confuses similar words in hilarious ways. Reading the books are fun. Listening is even more so with the Texas drawl that is accentuated by the fact that is coming from a dog who isn't always sure what is going on, but is always trying to cover for himself to look good and worthy of the position he has given himself to protect the ranch. But, if you want to really enjoy the book, listen to it with a child. It will make road trips much shorter and the "are we there yet" will be replaced with, "No, we can't stop now!" This is one of many books in the series, and I am sure that you will enjoy them all.

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Title: Free the Worms!

Subtitle: Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #28

Author: Nancy Krulik

Narrator: Lauren Davis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-12-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Then, when the magic wind appears, Katie learns what it's like to be in someone else's skin. Scaly snake skin to be exact!

Members Reviews:

Snakes

About a girl's education regarding snakes.

This is a very well written children's book!! Very creative!!

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Title: The Time Thief

Subtitle: Book Two in the Gideon Trilogy

Author: Linda Buckley-Archer

Narrator: Gerard Doyle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-08

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 204 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Concerned about the potentially catastrophic effects of time travel, the NASA scientists responsible for the situation question whether it is right to rescue Peter. Kate decides to take matters into her own hands, but things don't go as planned. Soon the physical effects of time travel begin to have a disturbing effect on her. Meanwhile, in our century, the Tar Man wreaks havoc in a city whose police force is powerless to stop him.

Set against a backdrop of contemporary London and revolutionary France, The Time Thief is the sequel to the acclaimed The Time Travelers.

Critic Reviews:

"May very well give J. K. Rowling a run for her money." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Where is Gideon?

I enjoyed the first book in the trilogy, Gideon The Cutpurse. The author changed the focus away from Gideon and he barely makes an appearance in the second volume. Kate and Peter, two tweens from the present day, continue as the focal characters in both the present day and in the 18th century. Though the The Tar Man takes on a major role now as he lands in the 21st century.

The Tar Man, one of the bad guys, is wonderfully evil, though he might have a soft spot under all that meanness. He is my favorite character. He does adjust to the 21st century too easily, though, and based on what he accomplishes, it seems to be in the 21st century for a much longer period than Kate and the others are in the 18th century.

As in the first book, I found it difficult to believe 18th century characters so easily accepted the concept of time travel. Kate and Peter exist is several time periods and the transitions are well handled. The period details continue to ground the listener in the story.

I am not sure if I will continue with the third volume of the trilogy. The second was a disappointment and I lost interest in Peter and Kate. I wanted more Gideon.

Keeps getting better and better & a great narrator

This is a fantastic story. So imaginative! I love the narrator Gerard Doyle, he's great in many books I've listened to. I can't wait for the next book! I'm starting it as soon as I'm done with this review for sure.

Captivating story and performance!

This second book in the series was just as good if not better than the first and the reader does an amazing job of conveying the intensity of the story. Love this book and looking forward to the last in the series.

Warning - Too Grim for Kids

The main character in this book is a 12 girl but as the story takes place primarily in 1792 the grim reality of the time period is inappropriate for children. This book contains very realistic descriptions of the French Revolution. Avoid this book for children but enjoy it if you are an adult.

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Título: El Principe Caspian (Texto Completo) [Prince Caspian]

Autor: C. S. Lewis

Narrador: Karl Hofmann

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 6 hrs and 4 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 02-06-08

Editor: FonoLibro Inc. (Audiolibros - Audio Libros)

Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 28 votos

Categorías: Kids, Ages 8-10

Resumen del editor:

Narnia ha permanecido en paz desde que Pedro, Susana, Edmundo, y Lucía derrotaron a la malvada Bruja pero ahora que los niños han regresado a su mundo real, una obscura presencia se apodera de esta mágica ciudad una vez más.

Mientras el malévolo Rey Miraz somete a Narnia con su perverso régimen, el Príncipe Caspian se niega a colaborar con su tío, pierde su derecho al trono, y decide juntar un ejército para liberar sus tierras. Pero en últimas, será una batalla de honor entre los dos hombres, la que terminará decidiendo el destino del mundo entero.

FonoLibro, les trae El Príncipe Caspian en una maravillosa producción que les llevará al mundo mágico de Narnia y así vivir la excitante aventura junto a Pedro, Susana, Edmundo, Lucía, y El Príncipe Caspian.

Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

False advertising

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

This claims to be the unabridged text, but I cannot figure out what text the narrative follows. It certainly isn't the normal Spanish version sold in stores.

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Title: Sammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf

Author: Wendelin Van Draanen

Narrator: Tara Sands

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-18-08

Publisher: Live Oak Media

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Download another

puzzler.

Critic Reviews:

"A refreshing, well-rounded character in every sense of the word, Sammy is great fun to spend time with, and her newest adventure is a roller-coaster ride full of twists aplenty." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Chow

Thine narrator is much good m8. Wat is life, is life gr8 m8 360 noscope

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Title: Wild Man Island

Author: Will Hobbs

Narrator: Ramon De Ocampo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-15-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The award-winning author of Far North captures all the beauty and danger of Alaska in this exciting story of survival and discovery.

Members Reviews:

Reading Will Hobbs' books makes me feel terrific

I love Will Hobbs' books. I bought this for a friend who is in her 60s and rarely reads novels, although she used to enjoy adventure ones when she was a kid. She took this away on holidays and loved it too. Hobbs is a brilliant writer who makes you feel young again and as if you are right there paddling furiously to get to land, and then, when you get to the wilderness, you don't want to leave. :-)

Adventure and survival book

I did enjoy this book. It had adventure and I liked seeing how the main character handled himself when he was alone and needed to survive on an island with bears and wolves. What I didn't like too much was when he met up with a hermit that had been living on the island for a long time. I thought some parts of the book were a little unbelievable and not realistic. But overall the book kept my interest until the end.

I do love Will Hobbs books

I do love Will Hobbs books. This is no exception. I was drawn into the story and didnât want to put it down. Itâs a great book for a young and older reader

I enjoy this story. It made me feel like i was there hidden from view. It might be my desire of traveling to Alaska that wetted my interest in this type of adventure.

Kept my interest the whole story. Found in hard to pause during the story.

Will be looking for a travel agent soon.

It is always a blessing to see your child get involved in a great story.

My daughter has been reading this book with her literature class and is absolutely loving it! All of the children are. It is always a blessing to see your child get involved in a great story.