Discover the Libray of Best Audiobooks in Kids, Fiction

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Title: A Finder's Magic

Author: Philippa Pearce

Narrator: Stephanie Foxley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-16-15

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

A mysterious stranger called Mr. Finder offers to help Till find his dog, and they interview various witnesses, including a heron, a mole, a riddling cat, and Miss Mousey, whose sketch of a peaceful riverbank offers a vital clue.

The quest to find Bess is full of magic, but Till begins to mistrust his supposed ally Mr. Finder until at last he realises the truth, and they track down the real culprit - a finder who likes to keep what he finds. At the end of this enchanting story, Till is reunited with his beloved Bess and a new book - of the story - will be born.

Critic Reviews:

"One of the finest children's writers of the 20th century." (The Guardian)

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Title: Cilla's Dilemma

Author: Donalie T. Sheldan

Narrator: Donalie T. Sheldan, Ian Rivers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-06-15

Publisher: Sheldan Rivers

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

A cautionary tale about "fitting in"...

Priscilla comes back to school after a long absence, anticipating how wonderful it will be to see her friends again, to discover that things at school have changed in a dramatic way and not for the better! There is a new kid named Dexter who has managed to have such a profound influence over her friends that they are all looking and acting very differently. Cilla has to decide what she is willing to do and how much she is willing to give up to please her friends.

The story is in lyrical rhyming text that is fun to read dramatically aloud, great for family reading sessions. It is an educational tool for building vocabulary with an extensive glossary and index in the back. The glossary definitions define the words specifically as they are used in the story. The book is also intended to help new English language learners.

Members Reviews:

Speaks to self-value & resisting peer pressure

If you could sum up Cilla's Dilemma in three words, what would they be?

Seeing your self-worth

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cilla's Dilemma?

When Cilla goes to her father with her dilemma, he gives her choices to make herself rather than dictating to her how she should respond. Which helps teache her to make her own decisions.

Which character as performed by Donalie T. Sheldan and Ian Rivers was your favorite?

Cilla

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

The relevance of the story to one of the issues that seems to be faced by young people today, that of fitting in, touched my heart especially in regard to the somewhat prominent issue of bulling.

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Title: Rumble with the Romans

Subtitle: Julius Zebra, Book 1

Author: Gary Northfield

Narrator: Rupert Degas

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-05-15

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

From a smelly watering hole deep in the heart of the Serengeti to the ferocious clamour of the Colosseum, join Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends as they gear up to be...gladiators!

Only if they win the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom. But do Julius and his pals have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive?

Madagascar meets Gladiator in this exciting, action-packed, and hysterically funny story brimming with entertaining Roman facts.

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Title: A Traveller in Time

Author: Alison Uttley

Narrator: Imogen Stubbs

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-15

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

When Penelope goes to stay with her aunt and uncle in an ancient Derbyshire farmhouse, she is immediately drawn to the wonderful atmosphere and longs to discover all its secrets. Soon she finds herself slipping back in time to the sixteenth century, where she is welcomed by the Babbington family, whose home it was then.

As the lines between past and present blur, Penelope becomes caught up in the tragic events that befall her new friends as they make plans to rescue the doomed monarch, Mary, Queen of Scots.

Members Reviews:

If you like historical fantasy you will like this book

I first read this when I was in jr high, back in 1972-73. Checked it out of the library at school, my mother and I both read it and loved it. Fast forward a few years, and tried to find it to read again. Could not remember the name of the author or the book. Just remembered the kid singing "Greensleeves". Internet comes around and I do the search and local a copy. Re read it and still think it is one of the best stories I've ever read. The author weaves the story in such a way that you really care for the characters. If you enjoy historical fiction, Mary Queen of Scots and the song Greensleeves you will like this book.

The most convincing time travel story I've ever read

Reading this book, it is hard to believe that the author has not actually visited the 16th century in person. The heroine, Penelope, staying with her great-aunt Tissie and great-uncle Barnabas at Thackers Farm in Derbyshire, finds herself unexpectedly able to pass back and forth from the present (late 19th century) to the reign of Elizabeth I. Here she meets the Babington family, who plot to save mary Queen of Scots from captivity in nearby Wingfield Manor. Her distant ancestor, Cicely Taverner, is cook to the Babbington family, and the descriptions of the servants lives and conversations are utterly convincing, more so than the rather romanticised upper-class Babbingtons. The Thackers Farm of the past comes to be more real to penelope than the present-day place. The escape of the Queen of SCots is doomed to fail, and Penelope knows it, but can do nothing to change history. I understand Alison Uttley had plans to write a sequel to this lovely book, it is fascinating but frustrating to imagine what it would have been like.

Fantastic Children's Historical, re: Mary, Queen of Scots

This novel, one of my all-time favourites, is the story of Penelope, who at the age of nine visits her great-aunt in the British countryside for a summer. While at the centuries-old farm, she discovers that her second-sight enables her to travel back in time to the 16th century, when Mary, Queen of Scots was first in hiding nearby, then imprisoned, by Elizabeth I of England. She interacts with the nobility of the farm, some of whom are in league with the exiled Queen, and are plotting to rescue her. Although she knows the plot is doomed to failure, and that Queen Mary will be executed, Penelope sympathizes with the "Captive Queen", and tries to aid the rescue attempt. She makes several trips to the past, and grows to love the people she meets there. This novel is full of beautiful language, evocative descriptions, and haunting images. It is an unforgettable story: one so moving and detailed that you can almost taste and smell the past from its pages. A! warning: this book is very sad.

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Title: The Leigh Hobbs Collection

Author: Leigh Hobbs

Narrator: Malcolm Hamilton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-17-15

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

Horrible Harriet. Horrible Harriet lives in a nest in the roof of the school. All the other children are scared of her. But when Athol Egghead arrives in a hot-air balloon, she finds her first friend.

Hooray for Horrible Harriet. Horrible Harriet lived at school. She had a nest high up in the roof. She was very helpful in class, but the other kids thought she was mean and nasty, cruel and wicked! In this hilarious sequel to Horrible Harriet, Harriet is back, with a new friend--Mr. Chicken. The fact that Mr. Chicken terrorises the entire school doesn't matter a jot, as Horrible Harriet knows how to handle him and thereby becomes popular at last...for the afternoon, at least.

Mr. Chicken Goes to Paris. Mr. Chicken has taken up his friend Yvette's invitation to visit Paris. As they journey together through the City of Love, Mr. Chicken is overcome by the magic of all the city has to offer--and the inhabitants of this most stylish city don't quite know what to make of him.

Mr. Chicken Lands on London. Mr. Chicken can't wait another minute, so he finishes his breakfast, collects his camera, and flies to London. He wants to see everything! Join Mr. Chicken and let him show you his favourite city in all the world.

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Title: Stonebird

Author: Mike Revell

Narrator: Joe Jameson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-05-15

Publisher: Quercus

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

When ten-year-old Liam moves house to be closer to his dementia-suffering grandma, he's thrown into an unfamiliar place, with a family that seems to be falling apart. Liam doesn't remember what his grandma was like before she became ill. He only knows the witchlike old woman who snaps and snarls and eats her birthday cards. He wants to fix it, but he can't.

Walking his dog one day, Liam discovers an old stone gargoyle in a rundown church, and his life changes in impossible ways. The gargoyle is alive. It moves unseen in the night, acting out Liam's stories. And stories can be dangerous things...

Seeking revenge against the bullies at his new school, Liam tells a story about the gargoyle attacking them. When one of them ends up in hospital, a regretful Liam vows never to go near the gargoyle again.

But his grandma's illness is getting worse, his mum isn't coping, and his sister is skipping school... What if the gargoyle is the only thing that can save Liam's family?

Critic Reviews:

"I loved this and read it in one sitting.... It's a really special debut, full of heart, hope and the power of storytelling." (Bookseller)

Members Reviews:

A delightful new voice in middle grade fiction

How good is STONEBIRD? I read it straight through in one sitting, because I had to know about the gargoyle. And because I was afraid if I stopped reading, something bad (okay, worse) might happen to Danny. Mike Revell did an outstanding job drawing me in as a reader with his spot-on voice, the touch of magical realism, and the oh-so-familiar family/school drama that so many kids go through every day.

As a writer, I often find myself reading books with a critical eye. But, this book was so good that the writer part of my brain took a break, and the reader part of me found itself lost in the adventure.

Bravo to Mike Revell on his debut novel. This is an author to watch!

A testament to the power of stories

Very well written first novel by this author. The characters were believable and relatable and the dialog was comfortable and believable. The story was very engaging and there was enough mystery to keep it exciting throughout the book. I recommend this to anyone from 5th grade and up.

Good debut, interesting story.

Liam is eleven years old. His absent father moved out of home for another woman several years ago, and his mother has never coped. Now his maternal grandmother being in a care facility with dementia, has pushed his mum over the edge.

But there are 2 mysteries to distract Liam from these cares. And from Matt, the bully, who uses his 2 henchmen to outnumber Liam like a lily-livered coward. Grandma's diary of her teen years hints to a mysterious disappearance, and also points Liam to the enigma of the gargoyle, Stonebird.

What I liked is the depth of the story, such as the unflinching look at alcoholism and dementia. The exploration of memory, and it's importance to character. The war's effects on France.

From a literary perspective, there was symmetry in the circular motion of the plot, to a satisfying resolution.

The minor quibbles: the voice grated on me at times. It came from some of the analogies, which didn't reflect the voice of an 11-year-old. And the flatness of the emotion, when others' emotions are put up for display, especially Mum's.

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Title: Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole

Author: Lewis Carroll, Joe Rhatigan, Charles Nurnberg

Narrator: Joanne Froggatt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-15

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

A stunning introduction to Lewis Carroll'sAlice. Lewis Carroll'sWonderlandcharacters are as fresh and engaging as the day he dreamt them up. Fresh and modern, this is an enchanting first step down the rabbit hole and into the world of Alice.

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Title: The Flight of Dragons: Tales From the Five Kingdoms, Book 4

Author: Vivian French

Narrator: Malcolm Hamilton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-14

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

Marcus, Prince of Gorebreath, has a plan he wants to take Gracie Gillypot on an adventure for her birthday, preferably to see a dragon or two. But then he discovers that there may be a dragon's egg somewhere within the Five Kingdoms and, what's more, it could be due to hatch at any minute!

A newly-hatched dragon would be highly dangerous in the wrong hands and the race begins to find the egg before the zombies, werewolves, deep witches and sorcerers get to hear about it. The tiny dragon hatches under the watchful eye of its parents, and all three fly off into the sunset ... just as Gracie remembers that this is the day of her birthday.

Critic Reviews:

"24-carat gold. I forgot reading could be this much fun." (Philip Ardagh, author of the Eddie Dickens trilogy)

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Title: Turning to Jelly

Author: Candy Guard

Narrator: Daisy Dunlop

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-14

Publisher: Nudged Audio

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

Jelly (who is wobbly when she runs and when she sees Roger Lovely) and her dorky best friends Ruby and Myf are going to senior school. They want to be cool - the trouble is, none of them is cool at all. Jelly's mum and stepdad are like chalk (a bit screechy) and cheese (a bit smelly). They're not helping the cool situation either, until Jelly's mum suggests a birthday party

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Title: Noah's Visit to the Dentist

Author: Jupiter Kids

Narrator: Susan Reinhardt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-14

Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC

Genres: Kids, Fiction

Publisher's Summary:

Noah was four years old. His mom said he had been to the dentist before, but he didn't remember it. "Noah, it's almost time to leave for you dentist's appointment," called Noah's mother. Noah ran and hid in the closet. But he didn't want to go to the dentist. Does the mother of Noah will convince him to go to the dentist?