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Title: The Soldiers of Halla

Subtitle: Pendragon Book Ten

Author: D. J. MacHale

Narrator: William Dufris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 05-12-09

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 229 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This is the war for Halla.

Every question is answered. Every truth is revealed.

The final battle has begun.

Members Reviews:

To the end, What An Amazing Ride!

Bobby Pendragon is now a family institution. I have re-read this entire series four or five times now. This last instalment is definately more emotionally mature than book one, but then Bobby and crew are much older, and they've been through lots of refining fire.

Mr. MacHale's writing in such a way that I, as the reader, know only what the point of view characters know has been brilliant throughout the series and the pay off in this book is huge. Book 9, Raven Rise, left me hanging. The Soldiers of Halla opens with explenation of who Bobby really is.

By the end of the book, I cry happy tears in the last chapter every time.

The battle for Halla, and between Bobby and Saint Dane is classic good verses evil. Freedom of choice verses totalitarianism. I am greatful that my kids can read this and see brave kids making hard but good decisions, even when it hurts them to do so.

I have two daughters who also love these books. My 11 year old first started this series when she was 9 and has re-read the series twice. She always wants these books to be on her kindle and her mp3. Thanks to Mr. MacHale she is becoming an avid reader.

Mr. Dufris has taken lots of abuse in reviews. I completely disagree. His reading is magical. The voice he uses has always been apropriate to the book he is narating. He brings the stories to life and is consistant across the series. There are far worse narrators in the audible panthion.

And So We Go...

This is the way it was meant to be.

Hobey-ho, let's go!

Before I begin, let me start by saying I'm going to treat this review as a sum of the entire series, considering the same narrator (William Dufris) is throughout the entirety of this absolutely wonderful book series written by D. J. MacHale. Also, I'm assuming you're not going to try and read the series out of order.

WARNING; Small spoilers ahead. (Nothing so grievous as to ruin the story!)

Pendragon. It is a name I haven't forgotten since I read the series back in my high-school days. I remember asking the school librarian for a good fantasy or sci-fi to read, telling her that I had tried the popular ones and couldn't get hooked. She thought for a moment, wracking her brain before suggesting I give the Merchant of Death a try.

Boy, am I glad I did!

While all of my other nerdy, geeky friends were invested in Harry Potter and/or Lord of the Rings, my eyes were glued to the pages of D. J. MacHale's novel. From the very beginning, the style of writing had me absolutely enthralled. The story all the way back in book one starts off with your average middle-school boy, Bobby Pendragon, being thrown through space and time with his distant (and totally cool!) relative, Uncle Press, to a world unlike the Earth we're so familiar with. As each book in this ten-book series progresses, the plot becomes thicker with mysteries, drama, and action until the final installment of the Pendragon series; The Soldiers of Halla.

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Title: Tales from the Hood

Subtitle: The Sisters Grimm

Author: Michael Buckley

Narrator: L. J. Ganser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-17-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 239 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In their sixth adventure, Sabrina and Daphne must defend their friend Mr. Canis (aka the Big Bad Wolf ) when he is put on trial by the Everafters for his past crimes. It'll take all of the sisters' skills to outwit the merciless Queen of Hearts, who is determined to kick Canis and the Grimms out of Ferryport Landing - forever.

Members Reviews:

My 12 year old loved this series!

My 12 year old son basically inhaled this series as fast as he could. This was tied with the Riordan books as something he just motored through. It made a trip much easier to have him glued to these books. He loved the narration too. This was one of his favorite installments.

This will standout as a favorite family series

Would you consider the audio edition of Tales from the Hood to be better than the print version?

We have experienced only the audio edition. I think that it is more fun to experience that way, since there are so many different voices.

Who was your favorite character and why?

We love Puck in all of the books. Red has to be our favorite in this one. What a creepy twist on an old tale.

Any additional comments?

These books are terrific for the whole family. I have 7- and 10-year-old girls, and they both love them. My husband willing listens once we catch him up on the plot. I'm so sad that we're not listening ot the last book.

GREAT AWSOME AND MYSTERIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Would you listen to Tales from the Hood again? Why?

Yes, Because it's a great book and one of the best I've listened to!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like Sabrina because she gets into trouble and is very interesting!

Have you listened to any of L. J. Gansers other performances before? How does this one compare?

YES , I would not compare any of his other performances besause this is by far the best!

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

No ther wasn't.

Any additional comments?

YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

spectacular!

Michael Buckley, L.J. Ganser, and the Sisters Grimm never disappoint! We listen to these stories as a family and are always on the edge of our seats.

love this series

if you love fairy tales you can't help but love this series. You get to meet the characters in a real life setting, of course they live in New York lol. I enjoy following the lives of Daphne and Sabrina Grimm.

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Title: The Sisters Grimm

Subtitle: The Unusual Suspects

Author: Michael Buckley

Narrator: L. J. Ganser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-13-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 448 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In book two of the series, the Sisters Grimm start school at Ferryport Landing Elementary. Daphne's lucky enough to get Snow White for a teacher - she loves little people - but poor Sabrina's stuck with Mr. Grumpner and a class of mildly psychotic sixth graders. When Mr. Grumpner is found hanging in a spider's web, it is up to the Grimms to find the Everafter who did it. If only Sabrina can get over her distrust of all fairy-tale folk. But how can she trust those who just might be responsible for the disappearance of her parents?

©2000 Sara Sefchovich (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

Tied with the Riordan books as son's favorites

What made the experience of listening to The Sisters Grimm the most enjoyable?

My son can't put these books down, and eagerly waited for the next installment. Other than the Riordan series, I haven't seen him that anxious to get the next book downloaded.

What did you like best about this story?

All of the allusions to fairy tales and other well-known stories.

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

My 12 year old came close -- certainly was anxious each evening (our time to listen to books on tape) to get this playing.

Any additional comments?

From an adult perspective I didn't love this series as much as my son -- but I would definitely recommend it to kids in his age group.

I'm hooked now!

This is the second book in this series and I am hooked on them now. I know that they are kids books, but they are enjoyable and fun.

NOTHING BUT GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What did you love best about The Sisters Grimm?

I loved the adventure and mystery and how Daphne reacts to how Sabrina does things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What other book might you compare The Sisters Grimm to and why?

I have nothing to compare to this book BECAUSE it was just down right AWSOME!!!!!!

What does L. J. Ganser bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

He brought excitement and lots of fun and also enthusiasm THE BOOK!!!!!!

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

YES IT WAS I COULDN'T EVEN THINK OF NOT LISTENING FOR 1 MINUTE.

Any additional comments?

THIS IS A GREAT BOOK AND YOU SHOULD READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fairy Tales come to life

In this book two sisters meet fairy tale characters and find out that they are not always how the story portrays them. The girls are funny and brave. They don't always do what they are told to do. This is a fun book for a tween or grown-up with a playful spirit.

Very funny!!

This is book 2, start with The Fairy Tales Detectives: The Sisters Grimm as book 1.

You have got to listen to these with your kids. Beware! This story ends abruptly without a resolution. You MUST get The Problem Child: The Sisters Grimm to have on hand. You won't be able to stop! These are so punk rock! (you'll get this comment once you start the series)

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Title: Rascal

Author: Sterling North

Narrator: Ed Sala

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In this heart-warming classic story, the author shares his irresistible childhood during a simpler time and introduces youngsters to his real-life pals. Sterling and the playful Rascal spring vividly from the pages with narrator Ed Sala's sense of fun and drama.

Members Reviews:

Very Enjoyable

Sterling North was born around the same year as my grandmother, 1906. She was one of eight children and two of her brothers fought in WWI "The War to End all Wars" in the Navy on the same ship. I have always been interested in what it might have been like during the time she grew up as a child. This doesn't get close to her life except in that Sterling had a brother fighting in Europe and that he also got sick with the Spanish Flu. I remember my grandmother saying that her family was spread out around the world during the Spanish Flu pandemic and that they were lucky that not one of them died from it. Both things I remember my grandmother talking about. This story read by Ed Sala is one of the best audio books I've listened to. My twin boys listened to it when they were about five and really enjoyed it.

Organization of the chapters is a downfall

The story is very good, the narrator very good, but there should be more division between the tracks to make it easier to find your spot if you get lost.

wilderness tale

loved every minute. delightful story of boyhood adventure. Vivid picture of life with a young raccoon.

Fun book for all ages!

Just finished this lovely book, loved the narrator! Can't wait to share this book with my grandchildren! I laughed out loud at many of his sayings:))

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Title: Sisters Grimm: Once Upon a Crime

Author: Michael Buckley

Narrator: L. J. Ganser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 311 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Multiple award-winning author Michael Buckley's New York Times best-selling Sisters Grimm series is phenomenally popular. In their fourth adventure, Sabrina, Daphne, Granny Relda, and Puck hit the streets of New York City to search for Puck's family. They quickly get wrapped up in a murder investigation, however, when a maniacal Everafter is discovered to be on the loose.

Members Reviews:

One of my son's favorite series!

My then 12 year old just adored this series. He devoured it and would stay up late at night listening. I would highly recommend this series for anyone in his age range. Especially if the child likes updated versions of fairy tales.

excellent!

This story was funny and funnier!! The realistic and dramatic voice was wonderful as well. I'm fascinated with THE SISTERS GRIMM. I have read 5 books of the series so far. Not one book of them let me down! Especially #4 is my favorite.

Wonderful start to a very engaging series

My daughter LOVED this series and this book in particular. This is a great light listen, and extremely appropriate for children under 10, especially girls. I thought this book was extremely well written and the story was very enjoyable. My daughter would give it 5 stars across the board, I gave it 4 because I like to save the 5 stars for books that I (that is ME) can't put down. If I could I would probably give this book 4.5 stars...the only thing that keeps this from 5 stars is because it is very much so a children's book and thus was just a bit predictable for an adult. That said, the main characters of this book are strong, relatable female characters that I liked my daughter to listen to. I felt that they showed her how young girls could be strong and demonstrated how sisters should look out for each other. I highly recommend this novel for people with young girls and who want to listen to something together. I also recommend it to anybody with children (of any sort), or for adults who enjoy books with the light atmosphere of "young adult/children" stories like atmosphere of the early books of Harry Potter or the Septimus Heap books. Now that I have said that I should clarify that this book only compares to HP and SP in the style/tone of the story...the plot and everything else are NOTHING like HP and SP. I would describe the The Sisters Grimm as a "fairy tale/fantasy realism/mystery/detective children???s novel. NOT "swords and magic fantasy". But the at

ARGH!

I love these books but each book ends with a cliff-hanger! So far the events make us laugh and we have been having a great time. The silly comments from the girls like Freakazoid, Punk Rock and more. Just plain fun!

Love the series, but this is the best book

I have listened to this series over and over again for years. It is perfect for listening at work. The narrator is awesome. He is able to have distinct voices during conversations between Granny Relda, her two granddaughters and various fairy tale characters.

Puck has always been my favorite character and inn this book you get to see a different side of him.

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Title: Kit

Subtitle: An American Girl

Author: Valerie Tripp

Narrator: Therese Plummer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

It is 1934, and the Great Depression has found the Kittredges. First, Kit's father loses his job, then the family is forced to take in boarders to make ends meet. A spellbinding book, Kit will also help listeners understand a difficult time in American history.

Members Reviews:

Kit an American Girl Collection (Audible Purchase)

Any additional comments?

This is a list of the titles included in the audible series with my purchase. It seems impossible, even with customer service help to find this information unless you purchase the item and skim through the chapters yourself. I hope this will help others with their purchase.

Meet Kit

Kit Learns a Lesson

Kit's Surprise

Happy Birthday, Kit

Kit Saves the Day

Changes for Kit

wonderful book, one of our favorites

Kit has become one of my daughter's favorite stories to listen to. The narrator, Therese Plummer does a tremendous job, she uses so many different voices, it makes it very entertaining to listen to.

Great Book!

These books are about nine year old Kit who struggles through hard times but she always finds a way through. Her family had to turn their house into a boarding house due to her father loosing his job during the depression. They found ways to save money and keep the household going, and get their boarders to stay. I thought it was a great book! My favorite in the collection is "Happy Birthday Kit".

BEST BOOK EVER

I like the concept of the book it is very interesting. It's like seeing what someone feels when they are poor.

Great Series, Great Stories

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

My daughter loves all the American Girls stories, but greatly enjoys listening to this one on her own. We love print versions and audio editions as each have their place.

What other book might you compare Kit to and why?

none

Which character as performed by Therese Plummer was your favorite?

Kit and Aunt Millie

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

Yes, my daughter listens to it over and over.

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Title: My Father's Dragon

Subtitle: My Father's Dragon #1

Author: Ruth Stiles Gannett

Narrator: Robert Sevra

Format: Unabridged

Length: 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-28-08

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In this adventure that has delighted children for years, Elmer Elevator sets out to free a baby dragon who has been captured by the animals of Wild Island.

©2005 Ruth Stiles Gannett; (P)2008 Listening Library

Members Reviews:

Wonderful Classic Book

This is a classic book that all listeners will enjoy. My first grade boy and kindergarden girl just loved every chapter.

kids, 6 and 10 loved it

we listened before bed together for a few chapters. my six year old said it was fun to listen and create pictures in her head.

Listen to the Sample First

Out $10. Narrator did not suit my ears; didn't get past 5 minutes. Lesson learned.

Great story for my first grader.

good story, and just right for a first grader. we will read the series.

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Title: Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go

Author: Annie Barrows

Narrator: Cassandra Morris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-24-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Annie Barrows' Ivy & Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go will have kids jumping in their seats one instant and rolling on the floor laughing the next. While Bean is the loudest girl in her class, Ivy is the quietest, best-behaved second grader. So when Ivy scares the whole class silly by saying there's a ghost in the girls' bathroom, everyone is surprised!

©2006 Annie Barrows; (P)2007 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

YOU MUST ORDER THESE STAT! for real

GREATEST BOOKS OF ALL TIME! Even reinspired my own love of reading! The imagination of the author is so adorable... the kids and their characters are so cute and fun and funny and i laughed out loud so many times! i'm 52. shocking. my daughter and i have bonded for HOURS reading these books together. magical moments. sad we are already on book 10! but now she wants to get MORE BOOK SETS so that is HUGE because that means we can continue creating more magical memories together!

Good for young readers

Purchased this for my granddaughter who is just beginning to read chapter books. I bought several examples of series book to give her an example of different series she may want to follow

My daughter loves these books and I love that they have a box to keep them together

My daughter loves these books and I love that they have a box to keep them together. This set also includes some paper dolls with plastic cling clothes and accessories. My daughter loves them, but there are a lot of tiny little pieces to keep track of.

Fun Book

My eight year old granddaughter loves this series! It's perfect for girls this age; very funny!

Very happy granddaughter

Yep, we had to buy this set too because my granddaughter just had to have more Ivy and Bean!

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Title: Ginger Pye

Author: Eleanor Estes

Narrator: Kate Forbes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Fresh, touching, and unforgettable, this book takes listeners back to a time and place alive with innocence and family tradition. Kate Forbes' lively narration lets listeners see the world through the fresh eyes of a close-knit family enjoying each other through both good times and bad.

Members Reviews:

Ginger pye

It is so cute and sweet at the beginning when they can earn a dollar and buy the DOG and then the DOG gets stolen that they keep looking for it but don't find it and then they FIND THE DOG and it's so sad how they describe the dog and how mistreated he looks

Great

Great book. Highly recommend it! So interesting! It can be scary, sad, and happy! Amazing

so good thank God I found this!

I was stress out bc I had to take a test on this tommorow and I couldn't find my book, but then I found this. SOO HAPPY I FOUND THIS

So cute! I am ten and loved it

I really loved this book and how it was written. It was sweet and funny.

This does not even work, it always loads!

What would have made Ginger Pye better?

If it worked.

What was most disappointing about Eleanor Estess story?

It didn't work.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Kate Forbes?

I don't know, it didn't work.

What character would you cut from Ginger Pye?

I don't know, it didn't work.

Any additional comments?

I didn't work

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Title: The Hundred Dresses

Author: Eleanor Estes

Narrator: Christina Moore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 104 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Wanda Petronski is different from all the other girls in Room 13. Every day she wears the same faded blue dress to school, and every day she tells about her hundred dresses at home. Her classmates joke about her imaginary clothes - until they learn the wonderful secret of the dresses.

©1972 Eleanor Estes and Louis Slobodkin; (P)2004 Recorded Books

Members Reviews:

Sweet Children's Book - stands test of time.

I read this book last night based on another's review and I am very glad that I did. It is a sweet children's book that was written 70 years ago but which holds up to the test of time. It touches on the very difficult subject of bullying and allows children to see that differences make others interesting. This book won the Newberry Award in 1945 and I believe it could still win the award if released today. There is an excellent review written by Brina, and I will not try to do what she did so well. I simply want to state that if I had a young child today, this book would be one we read starting tonight.

One of my childhood favorites

I loved this sweet and sad little story as a child, and it still resonates. It will encourage anyone to be kinder to others who may e or seem to be "different".

One of our favorites

We love The Hundred Dresses. We have read this many times over the years and recommend it to everyone.

Great book to enjoy with your kids

What made the experience of listening to The Hundred Dresses the most enjoyable?

This was read in an enjoyable manner that you could hear and comprehend easily

What did you like best about this story?

the moral of it

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

she spoke in a easy to listen to voice that you can understand and was not softspoken