Discover the Libray of Best Audiobooks in Teens, Ages 11-13

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Title: Up a Road Slowly

Author: Irene Hunt

Narrator: Jaselyn Blanchard

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-14-12

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Julie would remember her happy days at Aunt Cordelias forever. Running through the spacious rooms, singing on rainy nights in front of the blazing fireplace. There were rides in the woods on Peter the Great, the races with Danny Trevort. Maybe best of all were the precious moments alone in her room at night, gazing at the sea of stars. But there was sadness too - the painful jealousy Julie felt after her sister got married, the tragic death of a schoolmate, and the bitter disappointment of her first love. Sometimes it all seemed like too much to handle. Julie was having a hard time believing life was fair. But she would have to be fair to herself before she could even think about new beginnings.

Members Reviews:

The best of Irene Hunt's books right here

The best of Irene Hunt's books right here. I'm a big Irene Hunt fan, and this is her crowning achievement: the coming-of-age tale of Julie, a girl who is sometimes scared, sometimes feels unloved, battles selfishness and is crossed in love, but ultimately learns how to put others first and view the world through wiser eyes. I related closely to Julie, who is a diligent student and often seeks to please but sometimes just can't stand to do what is required of her. It's good to have a flawed heroine who learns to overcome.

Great Book

My 10 year old daughter and I read this book together and we both enjoyed it very much. It made bedtime very easy because we both looked forward to finding out about what happened in the character's lives. Even though the book was written and had a bit of an old fashioned sensability, my daughter was still engaged and she was exposed to a lot of new vocabulary. The book made us laugh and cry and it sparked a lot of conversations. Very enjoyable and memorable.

A Favorite

I read this as a child, and now twice as an adult. I admire the author's ability to pack so much into such a short book. This is a sweet story that will give children a feel for an earlier time.

Five Stars!!!

Great, touching story. I love all of Irene Hunt's books.

Enjoyable read

I read this long ago when I was a child. I decided to pick it back up just to relive the story. It wasn't as much as I remembered it to be of course. Nevertheless, I can understand why I enjoyed it long ago. I must say, though, that the ending felt a bit rushed. All of a sudden the character jumped in maturity. Felt a bit forced, that's all.

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Title: Dancing Carl

Author: Gary Paulsen

Narrator: Nick Podehl

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-07-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

In the winter life in McKinley, Minnesota, revolves around the rinks, where kids play hockey and grown-ups skate to scratchy phonograph records. Then, the year Marsh and his best friend, Willy, are 12, Carl appears at the rink, wearing a battered, old leather flight jacket and doing a strange dance that is both beautiful and disturbing to watch.

It is Marsh and Willy who discover the terrible secret behind Carls dance, a secret that threatens to destroy him. But a small miracle occurs, and Carls dance becomes a fragile and tentative expression of hope and the healing power of love.

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.

Critic Reviews:

Filled with poetry and with life . . . an insightful, beautifully written story. (Horn Book)

Members Reviews:

They loved Hatchet and am hoping they will like this book ...

I bought 2 of these books for my grandsons who are 11 and 9. They loved Hatchet and am hoping they will like this book too.

Five Stars

My son loves it

GOOD BOOK

GOOD BOOK

I really like this book

It is a good book to read you should read it that's all

Five Stars

12-yeas-boy likes it very much.

Good Book

Also a gift for 13 year old.

He enjoys reading this author, so I am sure he loves the book.

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Title: Surviving Hitler

Subtitle: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps

Author: Andrea Warren

Narrator: Aaron Lockman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-31-12

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

"Think of it as a game, Jack. Play the game right and you might outlast the Nazis."

Caught up in Hitler's Final Solution to annihilate Europe's Jews, 15-year-old Jack Mandelbaum is torn from his family and thrown into the nightmarish world of the concentration camps. Here, simple existence is a constant struggle, and Jack must learn to live hour to hour, day to day. Despite intolerable conditions, he resolves not to hate his captors and vows to see his family again. But even with his strong will to survive, how long can Jack continue to play this life-and-death game?

Members Reviews:

Succinct Survival Story

Interesting story of how one Jewish man endured the holocaust and lived to later tell of the experience. It is detailed enough to describe the food available in the concentration camps and to imagine initial interactions with Nazi soldiers. it is satisfying to know this man later immigrated to the United States and personally speaks at the beginning of the recording.

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Title: The Wee Free Men (in Hebrew)

Author: Terry Pratchett

Narrator: Yoav Cohen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-09-12

Publisher: SonicBooks Ltd.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

In The Wee Free Men, by Terry Pratchett, a nightmarish danger threatens from the other side of reality. Armed with only a frying pan and her common sense, young witch-to-be Tiffany Aching must defend her home against the monsters of Fairyland. Luckily she has some very unusual help: The local Nac Mac Feegleaka the Wee Free Mena clan of fierce, sheep-stealing, sword-wielding, six-inch-high blue men. Together they must face headless horsemen, ferocious grimhounds, terrifying dreams come true, and ultimately the sinister Queen of the Elves herself.

Please note: This audiobook is in Hebrew.

Members Reviews:

exceptional

I REALLY wish Yoav Cohen would read more for audible. amazing performance! thank you. .

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Title: Stowaway

Author: Karen Hesse

Narrator: David Cole

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 05-09-12

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

In 1767, 11-year-old Nicholas Young stowed away on Captain James Cook's Endeavour. Cook's three-year mission was secret: he was charged by the British Navy to search for a lost continent, believed to be located between the southern tip of South America and New Zealand. Young's journal charts the voyage, and with every port of call a new adventure awaits. This is the story of a great voyage of discovery seen through the eyes of a boy who was actually there.

Members Reviews:

Journal format made enjoyable by great narration!

Historical voyage brought to life through the eyes of a young stowaway. David Cole was a great choice as narrator!

Homeschool Reader

I've listened to this book with all four of my boys. They all loved it. Based on true events and real people, this book will not disappoint. We listened to it on the way to classes and activities.

Historical voyage comes to life in this book

History and fiction come together to bring to life Captain Cook's famous voyage into uncharted waters in search of the discovery of new lands. The main character Nicholas young is based on a real stow away and the author portrays well through Nick's journal what his hopes and fears daily life and the wonder of seeing things never before discovered must have been like. The narrator is also good and enhances the story.

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Title: Leaving Protection

Author: Will Hobbs

Narrator: Charlie Thurston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-12

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Raised in the island world of southeast Alaska, 16-year-old Robbie Daniels jumps at the chance to work as a deckhand on a salmon troller captained by legendary fisherman Tor Torsen. Catching king salmon from dawn till dusk, Robbie is living his dream - until he discovers his mysterious captain's dark secret.

Tor is illegally searching the coastline for historic metal plaques buried by early Russian explorers. When Robbie learns the value of these hidden treasures, he fears he may know too much to survive. Tor's wrath and a violent storm at sea put Robbie's courage and wits to the ultimate test.

Members Reviews:

Don't bother with the Audio version

I returned the book unfinished. I could not get past the gross mispronunciation of the Alaskan Native tribe. It killed the authenticity of the story.

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Title: North by Night

Subtitle: A Story of the Underground Railroad

Author: Katherine Ayres

Narrator: Christina Moore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-12

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Wild Canada geese. Thats what 16-year-old Lucy Spencer and her family call the runaway slaves who ocassionally hide in their Ohio home. But when Lucy becomes involved in a daring rescue attempt, she learns the ultimate meaning of sacrifice. Popular young adult novelist and author of The Family Tree, Katherine Ayres takes readers back in time for an adventure of great courage and compassion.

Members Reviews:

A must listen to

This story opens up a window to the true hardship of slavery and the Underground Railroad. Not only for the slaves but for those who chose to help them get free. this story is both exciting, intriguing and eye-opening! I would definitely recommend this story to anyone who would like to know the true hardships of the Underground Railroad!

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Title: Deadtime Stories, Volumes 1, 2 and 3

Author: Annette Cascone, Gina Cascone

Narrator: Ilyana Kadushin, Tom Wayland

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-12

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

The first three volumes of Deadtime Stories by Twisted Sisters Annette Cascone and Gina Cascone - theyll scare you silly and give you more than goose bumps.

"Grave Secrets" - Some secrets refuse to stay buried. Amanda Peterson has a pet cemetery in her backyard. Its where shes buried all her familys dear departed pets, like Ralphie the hamster, Herman the goldfish, and Snitch the canary. But when Amanda and her friends set out to bury a dead squirrel, they accidentally dig up a grave thats already occupied - and not by a pet. The scary old lady who lives next door has lots of buried secrets. And shell do anything to keep them that way.

"The Witching Game" - Play at your own risk! Bloody Mary. It was just a silly wishing game - one that Lindsey and her friends had played a hundred times before, in front of a dozen different mirrors. The game never worked. It wasnt supposed to. But when Lindsey and her friends play Bloody Mary in front of a strange antique mirror, the game quickly turns into a nightmare! One by one their wishes start coming true, with horrifying results. Something evil is lurking behind the looking glass and Lindsey and her friends learn much too late that wishes dont come free - and that Bloody Mary is definitely not just a game!

"Beast of Baskerville" - Everyone in Baskerville knows about Jimmy Leeds. In fact, Adam Riley and his friends have been telling scary stories about Jimmy for years - stories they dont really believe. After all, how can anyone believe in a half-human beast with horns and hooves? But the legend of Jimmy Leeds isnt just a story. When all the kids in the neighborhood decide to have a giant campout, Adam and his friends learn much too late that the streets of Baskerville arent safe - especially after dark. One by one, Adams friends start disappearing into the night. At first, Adam thinks its some kind of joke - until he follows the hoofprints into the nearby woods, and finds himself face-to-face with the Beast of Baskerville.

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Title: My Name Is Not Easy

Author: Debby Dahl Edwardson

Narrator: Nick Podehl, Amy Rubinate

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 218 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Luke knows his Inupiaq name is full of sounds white people cant say. He knows hell have to leave it behind when he and his brothers are sent to boarding school hundreds of miles from their Arctic village.

At Sacred Heart School things are different. Instead of family, there are students - Eskimo, Indian, White - who line up on different sides of the cafeteria like theres some kind of war going on. And instead of comforting words like tutu and maktak, theres English. Speaking Inupiaq - or any native language - is forbidden. And Father Mullen, whose fury is like a force of nature, is ready to slap down those who disobey.

Luke struggles to survive at Sacred Heart. Buthes not the only one. Theres smart-aleck Amiq, a daring leader - if he doesnt self-destruct; Chickie, blond and freckled, a different kind of outsider; and small quiet Junior, noticing everything and writing it all down. Each has their own story to tell. But once their separate stories come together, things at Sacred Heart School - and in the wider world - will never be the same.

Members Reviews:

Another America.

If you could sum up My Name Is Not Easy in three words, what would they be?

Youthful adventure, expose.

What did you like best about this story?

The narration, multiple voices.

Have you listened to any of Nick Podehl and Amy Rubinate s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

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

40 below was not the problem...we have the solutions for that.

Any additional comments?

My wife read the book, and when she heard the epilogue used as the prologue, she was disappointed for me, because she got a second set of insights by learning the background after reading the adventure. I see her point, but it's too late for me, since the cat's out of the bag. I didn't know any better, so it was O.K. for me. If I could hear it again for the first time, I would skip past the prologue, then go back and listen to it later, get the benefit of additional insights to stimulate even more consideration about this saga.

Captivating Story

What does Nick Podehl and Amy Rubinate bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Amy Rubinate and Nick Podehl do justice to the superbly developed characters in this captivating story. The book is written and narrated with such skill that the listener begins to see through the eyes of the boarding school students and feel with the heart of each character. It would be hoped that this book would be added to Junior High and High School Reading lists and included in classroom discussions.This neglected chapter of the history of Native Americans has waited too long to be told. It's audience reaches far beyond young adult readers. In addition to adding to our cultural awareness, this compelling story is difficult to set aside both while listening and after.

fascinating history

The narration by, Amy Rubinate & Nick Podehl goes back and forth as we hear Luke & Chickies stories (they were the main two there were other stories too) both narrators are fantastic and make you feel the various emotions of these characters.

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Title: The Mostly True Story of Jack

Author: Kelly Barnhill

Narrator: Luke Daniels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-04-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

When Jack is sent to Hazelwood, Iowa, to live with his strange aunt and uncle, he expects a summer of boredom. Little does he know that the people of Hazelwood have been waiting for him for a long time....

When he arrives, three astonishing things happen: First, he makes friends - not imaginary friends but actual friends. Second, he is beaten up by the town bully; the bullies at home always ignored him. Third, the richest man in town begins to plot Jacks imminent, and hopefully painful, demise. Its up to Jack to figure out why suddenly everyone cares so much about him. Back home he was practically, well, invisible.

The Mostly True Story of Jack is a tale of magic, friendship, and sacrifice. Its about things broken and things put back together. Above all, its about finding a place to belong.

Members Reviews:

WOW!!!!! Brilliant ALL the WAY!!!!!I

I LOVED this Story and, as ALWAYS, Luke Daniels!!!! What a truly unique and FUN Story !!

I am hoping for a possible sequel! PLEASE!!!