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Title: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

Subtitle: The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, Book 2

Author: Ann Brashares

Narrator: Amy Povich

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-10

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Travelling Pants and the Sisterhood who wear them embark on their second summer together. Bridget impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to confront her demons about her family and avoid them at the same time. But she can't keep the truth from the Pants, which refuse to fit until she's looked at the truth in all its faces.

Carmen is concerned that her mother is making a fool of herself over a man. Carmen discovers that her mum borrowed the Pants to wear on a date, she's certain of it. Tibby casts off the Wallman's smock and enrolls in a college film program, making new friends and a movie she'd like to be proud of....

While the Pants keep alive the memory of a friend who had a gift for seeing beyond appearances. Lena has spent months hiding from love - only to find that she's at last ready to put on the Pants and walk headlong into romance, letting them lead her where they will.

Members Reviews:

Four Girls, One Pair of Pants, and another Summer

'This sequel to the fictional story âThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsâ again tells the story of the four best friends from D.C. This summer the girls all think they will be staying home besides Tibby who will be going to a film program at a college. Although, Bridget does decide to go and visit her grandmother, who she has not seen or heard from in years. This leaves Carmen and Lena home for the summer. Carmen goes through a lot this summer involving her mother, Lena has a pretty tough summer as well, and she reunites with an old friend from Greece but then is forced to go back to Greece near the end of the summer because of a tragedy in her family. A lot has changed since last summer, and the girls are experiencing new difficulties but they are still close friends. Although they all have their different experiences this summer, the pants are still sent around to each of the best friends. They all go through a lot again this summer, but once again they never lose sight of their friendship and love for each other.

'âThe Second Summer of the Sisterhoodâ is another great story for all ages from Ann Brashares. It is a great book for teenage girls, mostly because what the girls in the book go through is what teens are going through now; heartbreak, loss, friendship, and so much more. As teens grow and begin to understand that life is harder and more complex than they ever thought, it is easier to get through these awkward and tough times knowing that other people are going through the same things they are. This book is a great support system if someone needs reassurance that what they are going through is normal. Many people say the second book of a series is never as good as the first, I believe that this is false for this series. The books do not have a lot in common, they play off of each other very well. It really does help show how the girls are growing and how they are maturing, because their stories are getting to be more problematic. At the end of the summer the girls are reunited, they talked about their summers and all that happened. âCarmen let out her breath when she saw the three mothers sitting at the round tableâ This is showing how close the mothers have become again, for the first time after Bridgetâs mothers death they all came together to talk and have a good time.

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Title: Candypop (1) Candy and the Broken Biscuits

Author: Lauren Laverne

Narrator: Lauren Laverne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-12-10

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

A fabulously funny Rock Chick -lit series for teens from uber-cool celeb Lauren Laverne. Tune in for a hyper-real rollercoaster ride to Glasto and beyond!

Candy Caine is fifteen years old and she's on a mission: to escape dullsville! Candy knows she's destined for bigger things and is determined to leave boring small town Bishopspool and make it big in the music business. Oh and find BioDad, her real dad, who will most definitely be cool and, of course, will verify her very own specialness (of which she is secretly convinced).With the help of a battered old guitar and her Fairy Godbrother, Candy and her band mates will attempt to make it in the star-studded, crazy world of rock and roll! Hilarious adventures from the witty pen of cooler-than-cool debut author Lauren Laverne.

Members Reviews:

Excellent debut

I'm a huge fan of Lauren Laverne and was intrigued when I saw she had a debut novel out on audio, even if it is aimed at young adults. It did take a couple of listens to Lauren in the first few chapters to get used to her voice. Lauren speaks a lot quicker than the American narrators that are on most books I seem to be listening to lately. That aside, I started to get into the story and could see where it was going. Lauren is a very descriptive writer and her words brought back fun festival memories for me and it was enjoyable to see how an odd ball 15 year old, like Candy Cane, could become popular and well liked by her peers. In all, the novel is well written and read by Lauren and by the end of it there is a sense of happiness and well being. I look forward to listening to her next book.

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Title: Frankie's Hat

Author: Jan Mark

Narrator: Judy Bennett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-10

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Three vivid and entertaining short stories about teenagers, from Carnegie Medal-winning author Jan Mark.

In 'Frankies Hat', its Frankies 17th birthday. Finding herself unexpectedly free of her baby, she has a carefree day buying a crazy hat and playing football. In 'Like It Is Round Here', Yo-Yo discovers her new boyfriend would rather spend time with her brother than with her.

'It Wasnt Me' tells the story of Ronda, who has taken over her mothers cleaning job while she is ill. When she realises that train passengers can see into the flat, she decides to give them something different to look at....

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Title: Chain of Hearts

Author: Maureen McCarthy

Narrator: Lucy Taylor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-23-10

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

A beautifully crafted teen novel from highly acclaimed author Maureen McCarthy.

At 17, Sophie is a mess. Her best friend is dead, and her boyfriend has gone. She's dropped out of school, sleeps through the day, eats all night, and refuses to see anyone. Her family has had enough. They're dumping her on an aunt she doesn't know in a country town where she'll be a complete stranger. But Sophie is about to embark on the strangest journey of her life. It will take her into her family's past, back to the origins of the bitter rift between her mother and her Aunt Fran, to her Uncle Jimmy and the Vietnam War, and finally to the girl in the painting and the story haunting all their lives.

Editorial Reviews:

Sophie, 17, is so depressed that she can't get out of bed. When her family can't take it anymore, they ship her off to live with her aunt, a total stranger. This strange adventure, though, will turn out to be just what Sophie needs. Lucy Taylor performs Chain of Hearts with a hypnotically sweet voice. Her tone is as soothing as a country stream and full of longing. Her leisurely pacing makes the many turns of events easy to follow. Teen listeners will enjoy being swept away into Sophie's world.

Critic Reviews:

"This is a real page turner...The strengths are the finely realised country setting and sense of history as well as the space to show characters from numerous angles." (Magpies magazine)

Lucy Taylor's enthusiastic performance will hook listeners as they sort out complex characters from three generations. (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Long Story

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

A long read (listen), that seemed to go on and on.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

There did not seem to be one clear main character.

Any additional comments?

When there are so many exceptional classics available to be studied on 'Coming-of-Age', why would a year 11 teacher select this one? Answer - quite simply they should not. On 'coming-of-age' this book lacked true depth for a well read student. I recommend this book if you need to pass the time on your commute.

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Title: Pretty Little Liars #1

Author: Sara Shepard

Narrator: Cassandra Morris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-08-10

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 639 votes

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Everyone has something to hide - especially high-school juniors Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna.

Spencer covets her sister's boyfriend. Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing on the new girl at school. And Hanna uses some ugly tricks to stay beautiful.

But they've all kept an even bigger secret since their friend Alison vanished.

How do I know? Because I know everything about the bad girls they were and the naughty girls they are now. And guess what? I'm telling.

Members Reviews:

You have to kind of get used to it

The woman, or should I say young lady who narrates this book has a slightly annoying voice, nothing too bad but she reminded me a little of Melanie Griffith. Her voice is very high pitched and she sounds like she would have been in school with the girls in the novel. If you haven't guessed by now, I am not a teenager but I love the series on ABC Family and I wanted to read or listen to the books. I will probably get the next in the series just because the books are very good and after awhile, you forget about the voice and get into the book itself. The book is a good one, it may be a little too much for a child under about 14, but I think that they are excellently written and I didn't get bored with them. There is some strong language; I only say that because my friend asked me that question after I finished it, her daughter is fifteen.

If you love the Show, You will Love the Book

I didn't even know there was a book series until recently and I am excited to read all of the books since I enjoy the show so much. There seem to be a lot of differences between the tv show and the books but not in a bad way. The book is a little more raunchy and the girls are portrayed a little more promiscuously than on the show, but overall you will love it!

A is for...

I felt pretty mixed about this audiobook all the way to the end. That said, I can see how it 's appealing to the teen audience and how some people may really enjoy this series.

For those that don't know, this series follows the lives of Spencer, Emily, Hannah and Aria. They're basically a group of rich, spoiled, pretty...liars! I likened them to the group from Mean Girls, but the Pretty Little Liars are definitely a much darker group of girls with secrets that are harmful to all around. The story does keep your interest and you'll most likely want to continue on in the series to see what happens as the story becomes more tangled and you become more attached to the characters.

As for the narrator, the voice is a little surprising at first. I don't really know what I was expecting, but I do know I wasn't expecting it to be that high. Definitely listen to the sample first before you purchase the audiobook so you can get an idea of what to expect. That said, the story pulls you in and so you quickly get used to the narration.

I knew some of the content from the shows, but I was actually surprised by the amount of strong language and sexual situations in this book and felt it should be mentioned somewhere in this review.

Overall, I think this is a pretty good book, I can see why it became so popular and I'll probably give the second book in the series a listen. After all...

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Title: The Return of Johnny Kemp

Author: Keith Gray

Narrator: John Hasler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-15-10

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

When Don grassed up Johnny Kemp it was quite possibly the biggest mistake of his life - and now it's payback time. But when Don's family, friends, and teachers all turn their backs on him - it seems like he's really on his own. But events soon reach a tense and thrilling climax with a showdown at school.

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Title: Before I Fall

Author: Lauren Oliver

Narrator: Sarah Drew

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-02-10

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2737 votes

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?

Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson Highfrom the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it turns out to be her last. Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death - and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

Cover Art © 2016 Open Road Films. All Rights Reserved.

Critic Reviews:

"Oliver, in a pitch-perfect teen voice, explores the power we have to affect the people around us in this intensely believable first novel...This is a compelling book with a powerful message and should not be missed." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Beautiful.

At first glance Before I Fall seems to be a typical YA novel about a teenage girl and her journey toward self-discovery, but it didn't take long for me to realize it is so much more.

First off, this book is incredibly well written--I love this. The descriptions, storyline, character development: beautiful. I loved all of it so much I couldn't help but run out and purchase a hardback copy of this book immediately after I finished listening to the audio book, so I might reread the many beautiful passages contained in the book as many times as I'd like without having to rewind. That being said, I'll never regret purchasing the audio book format. It is well worth having and will listen to it over and over again.

Second: the fact that this audio book left me breathless more times then I can count. This book, combined with the fantastic/flawless performance by Sarah Drew resulted in the ultimate listening experience.

Sarah Drew's performance really did this book justice--she's the perfect fit. She was so good that I will purchase other audio books in which she is the narrator.

Third: how I couldn't stop thinking about this book after I was finished with it.

I love this book. It's fantastic, beautiful, lovely, wonderful. I'm glad I purchased it. It is more then credit-worthy.

Great story... but not for kids!

I originally purchased this story for my twelve year-old daughter and I to listen to together. We didn't even make it through ten minutes before I realized that this was not going to be an appropriate choice for her. There are far too many references regarding drugs/drinking and sex (and not in a don't do them sort of way). Nevertheless, I decided to give this book a chance on my own, mainly because I didn't want to waste a credit, and was very happy that I did.

Despite the "older audience" themes, this story did offer some great life lessons. The main character is forced to re-live the same day over again, and in this process, discovers some great insights into how her and her friends actions impact those around them. It is also a story of self discovery. Lauren Oliver writes this in a way that is very human and believable and it feels like she may be drawing from some of her own past experiences. Not only does this story offer some great messages, it is also very entertaining. The narrator sounds very young and fits this role perfectly.

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Title: Mates, Dates and Sleepover Secrets

Author: Cathy Hopkins

Narrator: Shirley Barthelmie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-01-10

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Theresa Joanne (TJ to her mates) is having a difficult year. First her best friend moves away then classmate Wendy appears to have it in for her. Plus there's the problem with boys. They treat her like a mate and never seem to notice that she's a girl. When Lucy befriends TJ, things start to look up. But will Nesta and Izzie also accept her? Will they let her into the world of sleepovers, secrets, laughter and advice? Can they help TJ be herself and discover her real potential?

Editorial Reviews:

Cathy Hopkins introduces tomboy T. J. in the fourth book of her Mates, Dates series. T. J.'s best friend has left London, leaving her all alone in a new school. It doesn't help that she's running for editor of the school newspaper, up against a prototypical Mean Girl. But Lucy and her group of friends soon befriend her and give her a makeover, which will hopefully help her get attention from the boy she's crushing on. It's a fizzy tale that Shirley Barthelmie performs with a buoyant energy, chatty and chirpy in a way that perfectly captures the cadence of teenagers.

Critic Reviews:

"The fourth book in this fab series that really talks your language. Perfect pre-bedtime reading." (Mizz magazine)

Members Reviews:

Very interesting

Great books with three perspectives on a subject that is not likely talked about in books and very interesting to read.

Besties

I loved this one almost finish with it really finding out that these three girls can get a long is amazing. You will find everything about Izzie,Lucy and Nesta you learn so much of their lifestyles to dates,boys and shopping in this series you would be in their world no one else's. I am so glad to have read this getting ready to order the second part to this or is it the first either way I loved it. Cathy Hopkins is marvelous as a writer, hope anyone else that gets the collection enjoys as much as I have.

I loved "Mates,dates, and sleepover secrets"

Theresa Joanne (T.J. to her friends) is having a difficult year. First her best friends move away. Then there's the problem with boys:They never seem to notice she's a girl.But when Lucy befriends T.J.,things start to look up.But will Lucy's BFF's Nesta and Izzie accept her and let her into their worlds of sleepovers,secrets, and advice? Find out by reading this amazing book!!!

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Title: Look to the Light

Subtitle: Quickreads

Author: Janet Lorimer

Narrator: Saddleback Educational Publishing

Format: Unabridged

Length: 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-22-10

Publisher: Saddleback

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Jill is left a gorgeous but decaying house on a prime piece of beachfront property from her cousin Aggie. Can she find the money to fix it up or will she have to sell it to an unscrupulous real estate agent?

Storylines include elements of suspense, science fiction, mystery, horror and more. Exciting plots are not diluted or "dumbed down" and retain the feel of a full-length book. This word-for-word read-along will help struggling readers and ELL students follow along with the text. Books are sold separately.

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Title: The White Room

Subtitle: Quickreads

Author: Anne Schraff

Narrator: Saddleback Educational Publishing

Format: Unabridged

Length: 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-22-10

Publisher: Saddleback

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Andy is hired by Marcus Chiang to fix a window in his apartment. He's told to play the radio loudly and mind his own business. But Andy has to explore and meets Lily, who is kept a virtual prisoner in her own home.

This word-for-word read-along will helpstruggling readers and ELL students follow along with the text. Books are sold seperately.