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Title: The People of Sparks

Subtitle: The Second Book of Ember

Author: Jeanne DuPrau

Narrator: Wendy Dillon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 581 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The People of Sparks picks up where The City of Ember leaves off. Lina and Doon have emerged from the underground city to the exciting new world above, and it isn't long before they are followed by the other inhabitants of Ember. The Emberites soon come across a town where they are welcomed, fed, and given places to sleep. But the town's resources are limited and it isn't long before resentment begins to grow between the two groups. When anonymous acts of vandalism push them toward violence, it's up to Lina and Doon to discover who's behind the vandalism and why, before it's too late.

Don't miss Lina and Doon's other adventures in

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©2004 Jeanne DuPrau; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic Reviews:

"Bound to appeal to young readers." (The New York Times Book Review)

Members Reviews:

Wonderful story

Story picks up where City of Ember ends. DePrau portrays a very realistic future world. In this novel, she shows how well she understands human nature -- the good and the bad -- the fears and prejudices, as well as the the hopes and aspirations. A good, clean and wholesome tale for all ages. Loaded with adventure and suspense. The conclusion of the story is especially wonderful.

Are You Over 12?

A very well-written piece but, I found myself saying,"Duh," often. I dont't reccomend this piece if your over 12 because of it's childish air. But if your looking for something fun and easy to follow go ahead, buy.

A good sequel

What did you love best about The People of Sparks?

I enjoyed the City of Ember very much, and was looking forward to part 2.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The People of Sparks?

I enjoyed the retelling (by one of the characters) of their escape from Ember, but had wanted that part of the story better fleshed out by the author.

What does Wendy Dillon bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I'm surprised at her range of characters, and unlike other reviewers I saw for City of Ember, I really liked her character renditions. I found the small sound effects that were occasionally added nice, not distracting.

Still really enjoying the story and setting

Was The People of Sparks worth the listening time?

I was reluctant to start The People of Sparks because I felt it was so unlikely that the series could continue to be so pleasing to me without the setting of Ember. However, that really wasn't an issue. I really did like the book and the refugees temporarily settle in to a place that also captured my imagination, though I don't think that the author makes enough use of this interesting location. The rest of this new world has the benefit of being a post-apocalyptic setting, another thing that interests me. There is perhaps not a ton of action is this book. The reader is still annoying. At one point I was afraid things were going to get annoyingly preachy, but it wasn't so bad. I noticed some reviewers were very bothered by this and I don't love pacifist characters as a general rule. However, if you are going to put characters in who are really anti-war, I can think of no better place to put such people than in a world that was almost destroyed by war.

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Title: Mister Monday

Subtitle: The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 1

Author: Garth Nix

Narrator: Allan Corduner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-31-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 623 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Arthur is safe, but his world is not. Along with the key comes a plague brought by bizarre creatures from another realm. A stranger named Mister Monday, his avenging messengers with bloodstained wings, and an army of dog-faced Fetchers will stop at nothing to get the key back, even if it means destroying Arthur and everything around him.

Desperate, Arthur ventures into a mysterious house, a house that only he can see. It is in this house that Arthur must unravel the secrets of the key, and discover his true fate.

Critic Reviews:

"Exciting and suspenseful." (School Library Journal)

"Corduner's vocal flexibility is the key to this enjoyable audiobook." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

For 9-12 year olds, excellent

I bought this based on the rating and genre and didn't know that it was a children's book. I was a little disappointed that it was a kid's book, but it's excellent in its category and even a decent read for an adult. Some of the elements of the world he creates I thought were very interesting and vibrant. I wouldn't say it is as good a kid's book for adults as, say, the Harry Potter books, the Hobbit, the Earthsea trilogy, and Podkin of Mars, but I'm considering getting the next book in the series at some point.

Another Great Book by Nix

I bought this book based on my previous reads of the the excellent Sabriel/Abhorsen/Lirael books.(In fact if you like Nix's style but are put off by the 9-12 age of these books, proceed directly to Sabriel which I found to be a better book, if for no other reason than its more mature content.) But on to Mister Monday. I'll skip the summary as you can read that above. The first thing I liked about this book was Corduner's voice. The range of different characters portrayed and the deep throaty tone and timbre of his voice adds quite a lot to the atmosphere of the book. I also really enjoyed the originality of the setting. In a genre dominated by derivative rehashes, a truly original world is refreshing to see when it does come along.(Which isn't nearly as often as I'd like.) The world is for me the most compelling part of the book because of its originality and character. The story kept me listening although my fascination with the world Nix has created will make me buy the next book. I would have given the book 5 stars if it contained more adult themes and content. But all in all a completely entertaining, but light book. Highly recommended

Great series

This is one of the most interesting and creative series I have ever read. Only Garth Nix could come up with this universe. As always Allan Corduner does an excellent job narrating, he is always solid. If you are looking for a tolerably long series to keep you entertained for a week, this is it. The only problem is that the final book hasn't come out yet so you'll just have to wait with the rest of us!

Excellent

I found this book because I was looking for other reads by Allan Corduner. He is a terrific narrator. I had been hoping to read this series at some point so I was pleased that I could listen to his performance of the book. He reads all the books in the series. I am looking forward to the next one.

You can read the plot summary above. The idea that a "will" can be fragmented into pieces of print or text was an imaginative and original idea.

This is also a very positive "adoption" story.

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Title: Lyra's Oxford

Author: Philip Pullman

Narrator: Philip Pullman, full cast

Format: Unabridged

Length: 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 470 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Book of Dust, the long-awaited new novel from Philip Pullman set in the world of His Dark Materials and narrated by Michael Sheen, has been hailed by the New York Times as "a stunning achievement." Find it on audio from Listening Library.

An exciting tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga

Lyra's Oxford opens in the thrilling comfort and familiarity of Jordan College, where Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon sit on the sun-drenched roof looking out over all of Oxford. But their peace is shattered when a strange bird (a witch's daemon, on its own) tumbles out of the sky. It is Ragi, daemon of Yelena Pazhets, and he seeks a healing elixir from an infamous Oxford alchemist (and rumored man-slaughterer) to cure his witch of a strange new disease from the South. Lyra and Pan decide to help and guide him (witches are friends, of course), but the closer their winding walk leads them to the alchemist's house, the stronger Lyra's sense that she's walking into a deadly trap.

Critic Reviews:

"Lyra's Oxford is essential listening for His Dark Materials fans, but be warned, it will only leave you wanting more." (AudioFile)

"An oddity and a rarity....a crystalline story." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Great story, great reading

If you loved the His Dark Materials trilogy, you'll love this story, which continues some of the threads in the trilogy. It takes place after the trilogy, and probably won't be comprehensible if you haven't read the earlier books. The reading is excellent -- one of the best I have ever heard -- with the author reading the narration, and various actors reading the character parts. My only quibble with the reading is that the actress who does Lyra's part sounds about 10, though Lyra must be 15 or 16 at the time of the story.

Top Notch

As always, Phillip Pullman draws you into the Lyra's world and you are given vivid impressions of her surroundings and thoughts. Well written, it will help us Dark Materials fans wait a bit longer for the next release to hit the shelves. Having read the other books, I can relate to this one. However, a newbie to the series should start with The Golden Compass, because you will surely miss the significance of this book until you've read the others. The only thing that one could say bad (if it's bad) is how short this story is. A great little book for a bedtime story or commute, but not a very long read at all. It ends way too soon!

Good extra

After finishing His Dark Materials I went in search of other books from the author. I wanted more like the original stories so I tried this shortstory about Lyra. The story takes place two years after The Amber Spyglass and thankfully adds some to the story. I would LOVE to read even more about both Lyra and Will and all the other characters! Personally I loved it but it was very short. Also recommended Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches and In the Service of Dragons.

48 minutes

Although this was typical of the Dark Materials series I'm surprised they actually put it into production. It seems as though the author wanted to write another book, then gave up after one chapter. I had to rewind because I thought I must have fallen asleep and missed something. Unfortunately, I hadn't.

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Title: The Book of Three

Subtitle: The Prydain Chronicles, Book 1

Author: Lloyd Alexander

Narrator: James Langton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-24-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 563 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Taran dreams of adventure, but nothing exciting ever happens to an Assistant Pig-Keeper, until his pig runs away. A chase through the woods leads Taran far from home and into great danger, for evil prowls the land of Prydain. With a collection of strange and wonderful friends whom he meets on his journey, Taran finds himself fighting so that good may triumph over evil, and so that his beloved home will not fall to a diabolical fiend.

Don't miss the rest of Lloyd Alexander's

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©1964 Lloyd Alexander; (P)2004 Random House, Inc, Listening Library, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"A very funny adventure tale set in an imaginary kingdom." (Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books)

"James Langton enables the listener to enter this fantastical world. Langton's presentation of each character has a depth that brings heightened compassion....Langton cares deeply about each character, and so will the listener!" (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Wonderful Fantasy Series

The Prydain Chronicles was one of my favorite fantasy series as a child. I decided to listen to it again largely out of nostalgia. The story incorporates many old Welsh myths to weave an exciting fantasy world that centers on a boy who dreams of accomplishing big deeds but learns both humanity and courage.

This book might be a bit scary for very young children but most ages 7 and up will enjoy the magic and adventure.

My only complaint is that after buying this, I discovered that there was an option to buy book 1 and book 2 in the series together as one book, so it ended up costing me an extra credit to get the entire series.

Important lessons learned for young ones

My 9 year old chose this book from her reading list this summer and to my surprise became one of our families favorite. This book teaches some very important lessons about growing up and learning to find ones own identity in a world that when young seems so large and exciting, but when the time comes to step outside ones comfort zone only makes us realize there is no place like home.

Good, brave fun!

My kids (girl-11yr & boy-9yr) and I enjoyed this book a lot. It was a little slow starting and the names were confusing at first, but it got moving and was a lot of fun. Taran (main character) gives hope to the average-feeling person. Bravery often comes in small packages. We're ready for the next book in the series.

Amazing

This book is really enjoyable. Worth the credit. Rather binge read the series than Netflix.

One of the most underrated stories of our time.

My mom read this book to me when I was a kid and never forgot about it. If you like Star Wars, J.R.R. Tolkein, Harry Potter etc. you MUST read this book.

I can't believe I never hear anyone talk about it.

This is my second time reading it, and as soon as I stared it, I couldn't stop. The story and the characters are exciting and smart.

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Title: The Birchbark House

Author: Louise Erdrich

Narrator: Nicolle Littrell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-30-04

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 166 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

With exquisite care, National Book Critics Circle Award winner Louise Erdrich has fashioned a story rich in the way of life and heritage of the Ojibwa people, a story that begs to be told out loud. As each season in a year of Omakayas' life is lovingly portrayed, the satisfying rhythm of her days is shattered when a stranger visits the lodge one night, bringing with him an invisible enemy that will change things forever.

Critic Reviews:

"Littrell's soothing, finely tuned reading of The Birchbark House evokes the atmosphere of this thoughtful, rich story about the daily activities of an Ojibwa girl." (Booklist)

"Nicolle Littrell narrates with a gentle and quiet voice. Her presentation is light and immediate, giving the listener to bear witness to each event." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

A remarkable book

I got this book for my granddaughter, but listened to it myself first. I became engrossed with the characters and story. Louise Erdrich brings to this story the same sense of place and depth of character that she brings to her books for adult readers. Enjoyable and worthwhile.

My children loved listening to this story with me

Simple gentle. If you like Willa Cather, you'll probably like this. My children loved listening to this story. Good for a long midwest drive.

truely wonderful

This book is totally awesome. It draws in you in and wans more. I recommed it to anyone wanting a true look at life as a young native girl. this is only part one of a series. The Game of Silience is next. The rest is not on audible yet.

I'm a speaker of Ojibwe.

the actress should've been taught the language correctly. she butchered the words. very disrespectful! not good!

help ful with school so easy-to-use for all ages read in less than a day

Help me with ela. Fun to read good for all ages.kewl to read. Good for school

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Title: A Single Shard

Author: Linda Sue Park

Narrator: Graeme Malcolm

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-03

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 326 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Ch'ulp'o is a potters' village, famous for delicate celadon ware, and Min is the most brilliant of all potters in Ch'ulp'o. He is also known to be short-tempered. Even so, Tree-ear is drawn irresistibly to Min's workplace. He is fascinated by the miracle of the potter's craft and dream of making a pot of his own someday. His quest leads him down unexpected paths, with hazards and rewards beyond imagining.

This account of a creative spirit on its journey toward fulfillment is set in twelfth-century Korea, where the course of human destiny could be determined by a single celadon shard.

A Single Shard won the 2002 Newbery Medal for most distinguished American children's book.

Critic Reviews:

"British actor [Graeme] Malcolm...proves to be a compelling performer...Listeners will likely be hooked by Tree-ear's perseverance and fascinated by a look into this craftsmen's colony from Korean history." (Publishers Weekly)

"A well-crafted novel with an unusual setting." (Booklist)

"Park's story is alive with fascinating information about life and art in ancient Korea." (Horn Book Guide)

Members Reviews:

Don't miss this book

This is a magnificent story. It is an elegant, yet simply told tale that gives generously from beginning to end. In chapter one Crane-man tells Tree-ear "Scholars read the great words of the world, but you and I must learn to read the world itself." From that moment until the last word I was enchanted.

Those words reflect both the simple goodhearted wisdom of almost all of the charectors we meet, as well as the skills and dedication of the artisan potter that the boy Tree-ear labors for. The author's appreciation of the craft is so effortlessly manifested in the telling that I never noticed what I was learning, as I was absorbed in the young man's adventure.

This tale is set long ago in a far away land, and again the culture and customs are gently laid before us, but it is very simply a story of the better parts of human nature, basic needs, relationships, honor, and love. It could be told of anyone, anywhere.

It is my favorite of all the Newbury Award winners I have read. It is a simple, elegant joy- much like, of course, a finely crafted vase.

Great book, great listen

The story is rich and compelling and the characters are wonderful and interesting. Loyalty, hard-work, honesty, optimism, and lots of other positive values are taught as this beautiful story plays out. I will buy it, in book form,to read to or loan my grandchildren when they are old enough. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it and recommend it highly.

well worth the accolades it has received

This is a lovely book about a young boy, an orphan, who journeys through a life of hardship and deprivation with a sense of beauty, wonder and honor that all of us would be improved by adopting. I don't want to give the story away; you should read it. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this book immensely. The only reason, I think, that it is a children's book is its length.

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Title: Shiloh

Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Narrator: Peter MacNicol

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-03

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 284 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Eleven-year-old Marty Preston loves to spend time up in the hills behind his home near Friendly, West Virginia. Sometimes he takes his .22 rifle to shoot cans from the rail fence. Other times he goes up early in the morning just to sit and watch the fox and deer.

But one summer Sunday, Marty comes across something different on the road just past the old Shiloh schoolhouse, a young beagle, and that's where the trouble begins.

What do you do when a dog you suspect is being mistreated runs away and comes to you? When the man who owns the dog has a gun? This is Marty's problem, and it is one he will have to face alone. Soon Marty will have to put his courage on the line, discovering in the process that it is not always easy to separate right from wrong. Sometimes, however, a boy will do almost anything to save a dog.

Critic Reviews:

"A warm, appealing book." (School Library Journal)

"Written in a comfortable, down-home style." (The New York Times Book Review)

Members Reviews:

Epic! ( An eleven yr olds review)

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

This book is one of the best books that I have listened to.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Shiloh?

I loved how Marty stood up for the love of Shiloh.

What does Peter MacNicol bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The reader was really good. He made me believe that he was telling the story about himself. He really suited the character. He made the story to life.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The Best Dog Story Ever!!!!

My 8 year old daughter says....

It was sad and really, really enjoyable, especially the part at the end (we don't want to reveal the ending). I am looking forward to getting all the books.

Captivating!

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

Fantastic story that kept my very busy 6 and 9 yr old boys captivated for a long car ride. This glimpse into a rural boy's life was a useful reminder of all the privileges that today's children enjoy. The main character also models courage, empathy, and moral decision-making. I couldn't stop listening either!

Good Children's book

I purchased this book for my 10 yr old to inspire him to read about things he was interested in. I started reading it too & couldn't put it down. It was entertaining & tells a good life lesson too. I thought it might be sad but was glad it had a happy ending & was equally entertaining. My son enjoyed it as well.

Shiloh

Great for all ages!! The whole family enjoyed listening to this story. It is a great way to read on a long car trip.

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Title: The Great Brain

Author: John D. Fitzgerald

Narrator: Ron McLarty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-03

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 244 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Ten-year-old Tom D. Fitzgerald is known to everyone as The Great Brain. J.D., The Great Brain's sometimes confounded but always-admiring younger brother, tells his story. Such people as Mr. Standish, the mean schoolmaster, regret the day they came up against The Great Brain. But others, like the Jensen kids lost in Skeleton Cave, Basil, the Greek kid, or Andy, who has lost his leg and his friends, know that Tom's great brain never fails to find a way home.

©1967 John D. Fitzgerald; (P)2002 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic Reviews:

"The strength of [Tom McLarty's] narration comes from his storyteller's ability to build each adventure with suspense, warmth, humor, youthful indignation, and the matter-of-fact tone that Tom maintains through each crisis." (AudioFile) "A lively, funny and not infrequently touching book written with flair." (Saturday Review)

Members Reviews:

Clever and thought-provoking

Great story, with lots of moral dilemmas that provoke discussion. Enjoyed the stories and hearing about what life was like in Utah in the early 1900s. Would definitely recommend for children of "all" ages, especially those with elementary school aged youngsters!

Great choice for adults, too!!

This is an amazingly darling book geared for the younger crowd, but highly entertaining for the adult,too. I've read the whole series to my boys when they were 6 and 9 years old and then again to my two little girls. We've giggled,cried and laughed ourselves silly through each "business adventure" Tom D. managed to come up with. Although Tom's little brother J.D. is the innocent teller of these tales, Tom is the instigator of much mischief and genious and...trouble!! The book is cute and adorable,innocent and so very informative of the late 1800's/early 1900's. It has a good moral to each story and keeps you coming back for more. Can't go wrong here! Hope to see the remaining six books on audio soon,too.

Great listening

This book was a delight for our whole family (kids 8 and 10). It sparked interesting discussions on a variety of topics. The reader really made the book come to life and the story was compelling.

Highly entertaining -

If you could sum up The Great Brain in three words, what would they be?

and wonderfully immersive turn of the century (19th/20th!) stories that I loved when I was a boy. I hope that the rest of the books turn up on Audible soon, my children are 11 and 8, and we only have a few years of interest left, I am afraid. At least, until they are parents.

Other reviewers have given great descriptions of the historical setting, so I won't bother to repeat that.

We listened to this audiobook on a road trip with my children and they made me sit in the driveway when we finally got home (for 10 minutes) to hear the end of a particularly suspenseful chapter. Good stuff - thrills, history, and laughs, what more can one ask for?

The Great Brain

Made for a very pleasant car ride for the grandchildren. Provoked quite a bit of interesting conversation after.

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Title: Shiver

Author: Maggie Stiefvater

Narrator: David LeDoux, Jenna Lamia

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-13-09

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 945 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Every summer Sam spends a few precious months being human, until the cold causes him to shift to a wolf once again. Discover what happens when he meets Grace in this chilling romance.

©2009 Maggie Stiefvater; (P)2009 Scholastic

Members Reviews:

Inventive Wolf YA Drama

Grace's early encounter with the wolves in the woods just beyond her backyard created a connection. She dreams of the wolf, who seems to have saved her, and his striking yellow eyes. When he shows himself in human form, the questions and mystery with their surrounding love story take off.

The idea for how the wolves transform; are created; hunt; live together; and many more intracacies are fascinating. Steifvater has a different take on the werewolf genre. She's talented and in the candy store sequence, as a reader, you believe you can smell the sweets and feel the old wooden floor beneath your feet after hearing the tinkling bell on the shop door.

The only drawbacks are the narrator for Sam, who sounds like a thirty-something and how whiny and anguished the characters come across. There a few lazy holes in the overall story, for example, Grace's parents are so flighty they don't know if she's at home or has eaten.

Overall, this story is definitely worth a listen for YA enthusiasts, young or old, who enjoy wolfie love stories.

Terrible

**1.5 stars**

I'm just going to come right out and say it:

This book is emo bull.

I listened to 8 hours of this story on audiobook before DNFing this at 75%. That is 8 hours of my life that I will never get back.

I know I'm in the minority here. I'm accepting it. However, I just can't see why people are so enamored with this book. I'll get all of my frustration out now by explaining a few of my main issues with this book. **Some minor spoilers ahead**

1) The whole "I shift when it's cold" premise. Okay, so let me get this straight: Sam automatically changes into wolf form when it gets to be "cold" outside (how cold I guess depends on the year- it seems to vary). He can avoid shifting by layering T-shirts and wearing warmer clothes or staying inside where it is warm (This is fact). It is also true that Sam doesn't seem to want to shift, he would prefer to stay as a human. Okay, I don't mean to be captain obvious here but why has no one suggested that SAM MOVE WHERE IT IS ALWAYS WARM???? For GOD's sake! Move to freaking Miami! Move near the equator!? Don't freaking live in Minnesota!?! Pick one of the coldest freaking states why don't you?! Maybe this was brought up after I stopped listening, but from the start of this book I wanted to smack all of the werewolves for not realizing this very, very simple solution.

2) The insta-love. For Christ's sake, come on. I can't handle this anymore. I seriously want to cry. It was redonkulously stupid. It was all, "I've watched you from afar and now that we've met in person I just magically loooooove you."

3) The emo-ness. Sam was so "in touch with his feelings" that as he being attacked or running from danger he repeatedly thinks up awesome phrases to use in his melancholy poetry or decides that it is the perfect time to plan out some lyrics to his next romantic song.

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Title: Woof

Author: Spencer Quinn

Narrator: James Frangione

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-15

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1039 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Bowser is a dog detective on the loose, paired with an 11-year-old girl, Birdie. Bowser and Birdie live on the Louisiana coast with Birdie's Grammy. When a prize stuffed marlin is stolen from Grammy's bait and tackle shop, Birdie and Bowser decide to take on the case. But what looks like a straightforward break-in soon becomes as tangled as a tourist's fishing line.

Was Grammy hiding a treasure map in the marlin? What's up with Old Man Straker, owner of a rival tackle shop, and his juvenile-delinquent son? And most sinister of all, why does it suddenly look as if someone wants to harm Birdie?

Told entirely from Bowser's hilarious dog point of view, Woof launches a brand-new slightly slobbery but utterly winning detective duo.

Critic Reviews:

"Spencer Quinn speaks two languages - suspense and dog - fluently." (Stephen King)

Members Reviews:

Like meeting Chet in his "teens"! Love it!

Would you consider the audio edition of Woof to be better than the print version?

Did not read the print version. James Frangione's characterization's are too good to pass up by "settling" for print! (no offense intended for print lovers out there).

What other book might you compare Woof to and why?

This book compares very well with Spencer Quinn's "Chet and Bernie" series. I completely fell in love with Chet (the canine narrator). Because these were murder mysteries, I struggled when something sad or brutal was indicated.

But in this new novel, intended for a younger audience, the brutality is limited (or distanced from the reader). Bowser is our narrator and a delightful teenage version of Chet.

You will not be disappointed with Bowser's point of view - or those endearing canine qualities that Quinn captures so well.

This series' main (human) character, "Birdy" is well matched to her canine. It was interesting to see her learning to notice, and beginning to trust that this dog is actively participating in the search for clues. For me, this was like seeing the interaction with Chet and Bernie developing ( it was already well developed in the first novel).

What does James Frangione bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Not enough space, time or words to adequately cover! The man brings these characters to life! Not only does he transition smoothly and completely from young, old, male, female, crotchety, gentle; he completely incorporates the energy and enthusiasm, the optimism of a dog! I haven't even bothered to read the print versions. If I ever do, will probably be hearing the voice of Bowser in my head as Jim Frangione portrays him!

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I look forward to reading (listening to) the rest of this series! So glad Spencer Quinn chose to write for this age group! Keep them coming please!

Not Chet, BUT...

I've been waiting a long time for another Chet and Bernie novel and disappointed every time I checked for more. But, I saw this one by Spencer Quinn and couldn't resist. The new canine is very much like Chet, but not. The story line is a simple one, yet extremely fun to listen to. The narrator is one of the best and I could listen to just about anything he reads, just for the life he gives to the characters. He never fails to give the characters just the right amount of "character" and personality.