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Title: The Best Bear in All the World

Author: Jeanne Willis, Kate Saunders, Brian Sibley, Paul Bright

Narrator: Martin Jarvis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-25-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

For the 90th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, a sequel featuring new stories and a new character from the Hundred Acre Wood.

The Trustees of the Pooh Properties have commissioned four authors to write in the timeless style of A. A. Milne to create a quartet of charming new adventures for Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends. Winter, spring, summer, and fall: Take a trip back to the Hundred Acre Wood with a collection of tales sure to delight year-round.

One story finds Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet on a quest to discover the "Sauce of the Nile" (they suspect it's apple). And in another all the animals rally around poor Eeyore when he thinks he sees another donkey eyeing his clover. The winter story features a new penguin character based on a stuffed toy owned by Christopher Robin Milne himself.

Listeners of all ages will love rediscovering old friends and making new ones in this essential new volume of Pooh stories.

Critic Reviews:

"Martin Jarvis takes on the narration of four new Winnie-the-Pooh stories and nails it. In this authorized sequel Jarvis has all the emphasis, hesitation, skepticism, authority, bluster, elongated pauses, grumpiness, breathlessness, hush, and tempo and voice modulation listeners expect from a Winnie-the-Pooh 90th anniversary celebration.... Jarvis's delight is clear as he delivers the dramatic moments involving Christopher Robin, Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore, who is portrayed in Jarvis's deepest and most gravelly voice." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Wonderful to revisit old friends but misses the mark somewhat

Having read the original Pooh stories, I am delighted to revisit the hundred acre wood. However, these stories missed the innocence and wonder of the originals. To be fair, nobody else has been able to capture that unique approach to childhood either. It is difficult to carry a host of characters that only a child would really understand. The original stories were quite critical of the characters because of their pride (rabbit), ignorance (owl), cowardice(piglet), depression (eeyore), and just plain stupidity (pooh). But, it was not insulting them. They were flawed characters in need of their loving master, Christopher Robin. In short, "you silly old bear." This new group of stories tries to carry on those flaws but does not touch on new ground really. And does not quite have a child's heart with its mixture of innocent cruelty mixed with loads of love. After all, there is just fluff between its ears.

A wonderful book and tribute to an iconic bear

Anyone who loves Pooh needs this book! It also introduces a new "person" - Penguin. There are photos(not in the book but available when searched) of Milne and his son with a stuffed penguin; however; the character was never in any of his books. These stories were written in honor of Pooh's 90th birthday and are in the style of the original stories, as are the illustrations. A wonderful book and tribute to an iconic bear!

A joyful read about an adorable bear and his friends.

I read it with my grandchild and we both loved it. Winnie was a joy as we thought we'd never read any more lovely stories about Winnie the Pooh.

I like the seasonal themes of the stories

I'm usually a purist when it comes to books but these stories are charming and well done. I like the seasonal themes of the stories.

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Title: Gidget: The Horse Formerly Known as Witch - a Story About Changing One's Destiny

Subtitle: Burton's Farm Series, Book 2

Author: Vicky S. Kaseorg

Narrator: Dorothy Deavers Moore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-16

Publisher: Vicky Kaseorg

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A name is destiny...or is it? Young Vicky is reeling from the loss of her old horse Joe, but eager to help the flighty, impossible to ride young mare, Witch. Unpredictable and dangerous, Witch's future is bleak. In her first moment with the horse no one trusted, Vicky changed Witch's name to Gidget, a hopeful benediction. "If only changing her name is all it took to change behavior," the farm owner laments. Despite her new name, Gidget, the horse formerly known as Witch, struggles to abandon old, unstable habits. Along the way, the fearful horse captures the heart of a grieving child, and miracles of healing unfold to a remarkable conclusion. A story about changing one's destiny.

Members Reviews:

Great, heart warming Young Adult story

This is a wonderful and heart warming story told in classic story teller fashion.

The main character is a average pre-teen / teen girl struggling with all the normal challenges and insecurities that go with that time. She is maturing emotionally and mentally as she deals with the ups and downs of life, family, friendships and her love of horses.

The story is a simple yet wonderful experience as Vicky struggles to redeem a young mare that everyone else says is a lost cause. As she does, she is shown how we too are redeemed by Gods Grace, Love and Patience.

A very good story for the whole family.

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Love this book!!

What did you love best about Gidget: The Horse Formerly Known as Witch - a Story About Changing One's Destiny?

Fantastic story, great writing, love Kaseorg description of everything horse related!! As a "still trying to brave" horsewoman I could relate!!!

What about Dorothy Deavers Moores performance did you like?

love her delivery of the lines!

Any additional comments?

Just love her writing!!

Heartbreak and Triumph

Our entire family loved Gidget. We were drawn into life with Vicky on Burton's farm, and felt like we were right there with her through her successes, failures, heartbreaks, and triumphs. Gidget reminded us that no lost soul is too far gone, and to never give up hope. This book was a beautiful example of how kindness, gentleness and patience can turn a life around. We were definitely left wanting more, and can't wait to listen to the next book in the series!

I received this audiobook from the author for free.

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Title: From the Mist

Subtitle: The Never Girls Series, Book 4

Author: Kiki Thorpe

Narrator: Eileen Stevens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-11-16

Publisher: Disney

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are special girls. They know how to travel to Never Land, and this time Kate is craving an adventure. She gets her wish when mysterious mist horses arrive in Pixie Hollow and one takes her on a journey through the magical island. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for listeners ages six to 10 - The Never Girls!

Members Reviews:

We're reading them faster than they can write them!!

The Never Girls cannot resist the temptations that having a portal to Pixie Hollow brings and the adventures that await them on the other side of Gabby's closet. A mysterious mist clouds Pixie Hollow and brings with it mist horses. Kate can't help going for a ride to wherever Cloud will take her!! This is the fourth book in the Never Girls series and my 7-year old loves them. There are enough illustrations for her too look at as I'm reading to her but enough detail for her use her imaginations. Since the books are based on Disney's fairies of Pixie Hollow, she's already familiar with the fairy characters. We seriously are reading through these adventures faster than the author can write them!! We already ordered the next book in the series. I highly recommend this to any little girl who loves adventure. Why should Peter Pan and the Lost Boys have all the fun?

Great New Disney Fairies Book Series!

My 6 year old daughter is a big fan of Disney Fairies. Her favorite color is blue so her favorite fairy is Silvermist. She has been a big fan of the Pixie Hollow Tales book series and we probably have a dozen of those books. When we saw this new series, we picked up the first book as soon as we could. The first Never Girls book was great. It had a slightly lower reading level making it a better reading book for my daughter. She is good with the first series, but struggles on a few words here and there. In addition, there is a lot of consistency between the Never Girls series and the Pixie Hollow series meaning some of the terms that are unique to the Disney Fairies universe are used in both books. The consistency makes the new series a great compliment to the original. Now that we knew she loved the Never Girls series, we ordered books 2 and 3, which she finished in a matter of a few days, and pre-ordered books 4, 5 and 6. Once Never Girls #4 arrived, she finished it in a matter of days and really enjoyed it just like the previous books. We have since ordered every book in this series. Highly Recommended for your Disney Fairies fan!

Here are all the books in the series so far:

Never Girls #1: In a Blink

Never Girls #2: The Space Between

Never Girls #3: A Dandelion Wish

Never Girls #4: From the Mist

Never Girls #5: Wedding Wings

Never Girls #6: The Woods Beyond

Never Girls #7: A Pinch of Magic

Never Girls #8: Far from Shore

Never Girls #9: Before the Bell

obsessed

my 4 year old is obsessed with this series. they are starting to get a little scary for her, but she is younger than recommended too. if you have a daughter who loves fairies, get this!

Five Stars

My 8 year old niece absolutely loved it, so I will be buying more books in the series.

Four Stars

Great books for new readers!

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Title: Akbar and Birbal

Author: Rahul Garg

Narrator: Claire Heffron

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-03-16

Publisher: Rahul Garg

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Akbar was one of the most admired and also one of the most feared emperors of India. He patronized art and promoted religious harmony due to which he is called "Akbar the Great". In his court was present one of the wisest men of his time - Birbal. The interactions between Akbar and Birbal are the stuff of legend and folklore due to the interesting problems and situations that Akbar posed and the witty solutions and answers that Birbal gave. You will definitely admire the timeless charm of the witty replies and possibly come away learning something.

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Title: Star Darlings Collection: Volume 2

Subtitle: Vega and the Fashion Disaster; Scarlet Discovers True Strength; Cassie Comes Through

Author: Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa

Narrator: Kyla Garcia

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-23-16

Publisher: Disney

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Can the star darlings save their world?

Lots of strange things are going on at Starling Academy, and some of the girls are suspicious. As they begin investigating, they wonder if there's any connection between Scarlet getting kicked out of the Star Darlings and Leona's troubled mission.

When Vega gets sent to Wishworld, she is determined to solve the puzzle fast, but her Wisher is incredibly secretive. Scarlet watches from the sidelines as Ophelia, who is hopelessly unprepared, is chosen to go on a mission. Cassie has been dreading her journey to Wishworld since she first arrived at Starling Academy, and her assignment is even harder than she feared!

Members Reviews:

Girly Girls 2nd-3rd grade love this series

Bought this for a classroom library. Girly Girls 2nd-3rd grade love this series.

She love it!

Bought this for my niece as a birthday gift! She love it!

daughter and I love this whole series

My 5 y.o. daughter and I love this whole series!!! We are reading it together and I like the messages about friendship, teamwork, overcoming obstacles, and celebrating each person's individual strengths. Plus it is fun and girly without being too shallow or revolving around puppy love, so I feel good sharing it with her!

Excellent book

Great children's book and fast delivery.

Five Stars

Daughter loves these books.

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Title: The Wild Ones

Subtitle: The Wild Ones, Book 1

Author: C. Alexander London

Narrator: William DeMerrit

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-30-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

For fans of Warriors, Spirit Animals, and Redwall - the next great animal fantasy adventure is here!

Kit is a young raccoon who has lived his whole life under the Big Sky. But when a pack of hunting dogs destroy his home and kill his parents, Kit needs to escape.

He finds himself in Ankle Snap Alley, a city in the midst of a turf war between the Wild Ones and the people's pets who call themselves The Flealess. There he uncovers the secret that they died for - an ancient truce that gives Ankle Snap Alley to the Wild Ones. But the Flealess will stop at nothing to keep that secret buried forever, and Kit is in serious danger. Only the brave of heart and quick of paw can save the Wild Ones now.

This first book in the Wild Ones epic is sure capture young listeners' imaginations and take them on a great adventure.

Critic Reviews:

"The sharp, lively descriptions ('like dynamite in a silk purse') shine while the exhilarating finale illustrates that home is wherever your 'howl to snap' friends live." (Publishers Weekly)

"Raccoon hero Kit and his ragtag community of creatures will sneak their way into your imagination and steal your heart. They may pick your pocket, too, but they'll take you on an adventure you won't soon forget. This is a fantasy that kids will adore (and quick-of-paw parents will steal). A wild ride from a wildly imaginative author." (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan and the best-selling Animorphs series)

Members Reviews:

great story (similar to warriors)

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

if you like warriors, you will like this story.

What did you like best about this story?

One wants to listen to the end.

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Title: Who Was Jesse Owens?

Author: James Buckley

Narrator: Charles Constant

Format: Unabridged

Length: 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-02-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

At the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, track and field star Jesse Owens ran himself straight into international glory by winning four gold medals. But the life of Jesse Owens is much more than a sports story. Born in rural Alabama under the oppressive Jim Crow laws, Owens' family suffered many hardships. As a boy he worked several jobs, like delivering groceries and working in a shoe repair shop, to make ends meet. But Owens defied the odds to become a sensational student athlete, eventually running track for Ohio State. He was chosen to compete in the Summer Olympics in Nazi Germany, where Adolf Hitler was promoting the idea of "Aryan superiority". Owens' winning streak at the games humiliated Hitler and crushed the myth of racial supremacy once and for all.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Very good

Four Stars

My grandson Owen who is 7 years old loved the book.

Book Club

Great book.

Five Stars

good

Five Stars

Son loved it

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Title: The Jungle Book: The Strength of the Wolf Is the Pack

Author: Disney Press

Narrator: Robin Miles

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-21-16

Publisher: Disney

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

"This is the law of the jungle, as old and as true as the sky...."

Mowgli has lived in the Jungle for as long as he can remember. Raised by a noble wolf pack and mentored by a wise panther called Bagheera, Mowgli enjoys the rich, vibrant world of the animals. And while at times it is clear he doesn't quite fit in, he could never imagine leaving it.

But when a vengeful tiger makes a vow to remove the man-cub from the Jungle, Mowgli's world is turned upside down. With help from his new friend, Baloo the bear, Mowgli finds himself on a journey to protect his animal family and himself - a journey that could change things forever.

Will the man-cub be able to find his place in the Jungle?

Members Reviews:

What I Expected!!!!

I am Shere Khan the Tiger, and I approve this message!

The Jungle Book 2016 movie met my expectations at best and in certain areas is an improvement of the 1967 animated film. Once I saw the film, I was dying to find the book literally. I was in so much need of it cuz I enjoy reading books and differentiating them from their film counterparts. I especially love how the books explains what the character's are going through, experiencing, thinking, feeling in such great detail. It's much more creative than in the movies obviously and it is exactly how it is with this book.

The book is pretty big due to the chapters being so short in order for it to be longer. The book's front and back cover looks and feels great. It's pretty much like watching the whole movie from start to finish as you read on. With the exception of a few minor changes added which is what they always do of course. It's a lot of fun especially those like me who love the Jungle Book and are big fans of the new film.

After all I am the antagonist of the Jungle Book aren't I? ;)

great book

this was my dear friend she's adult but she loved

Four Stars

A lot like the movie. :)

It's fairly well written and certainly compliments the movie. ...

It's fairly well written and certainly compliments the movie. I did find it rather disconcerting that nowhere in the book did I find mention that this book is based on Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.

Great story!

Love this book. I read this book to my 5 year old son. After reading the book we watched the movie and it was nice seeing the visual words which were described in the book.

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Title: The Rise of Herobrine

Author: Danica Davidson

Narrator: Dan Woren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-19-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Stevie has been having repeated nightmares about the mysterious figure known as Herobrine. Some say Herobrine is an old ghost story. Some say he's a virus. But no one believes he is real...except maybe Stevie, whose nightmares are telling him that Herobrine is going to take over the Overworld.

His cousin, Alex, has come to visit, and during one of her explorations she finds a music disc that predicts the destruction of the Overworld! Are Stevie's nightmares and the music disc connected? Stevie and Alex hook up with Stevie's best friend, Maison, and the three quickly begin looking for answers. While they look, Herobrine is drawing ever closer.

Someone is stealing the villagers' most precious belongings, including Stevie's cat, Ossie. People are angry and turning against one another. And there are mysterious signs appearing around the Overworld.

Stevie, Maison, and Alex must unearth more music discs, piece together clues from the nightmares, and ultimately confront Herobrine - the most feared being of all - at his dark home in an abandoned temple high atop a forbidding mountain. The fate of the Overworld is depending on them.

Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse, and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young listeners - books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade listeners, and novels for young adults. Our list includes best sellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment; and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times best seller or a national best seller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Members Reviews:

My eight-year-old really enjoys these

My eight-year-old really enjoys these books

Perfect for Reading Time

A wonderful and fresh take on the Minecraft world! The kids I nanny loved having me read this series to them and we're a joy for me to read too! Would recommend to anyone with creative kids that love adventure.

Once again, Danica Davidson has written an intensely suspenseful ...

Once again, Danica Davidson has written an intensely suspenseful book about Stevie, the boy from the world of Minecraft and his earth friend Maison, who keeps trying to figure out who is threatening their worlds and then trying to stop it. The action never ends.

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Title: Scary School

Author: Derek the Ghost

Narrator: Derek the Ghost

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-17-16

Publisher: Derek Taylor Kent Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

You think your school's scary?

Get a load of these teachers: Ms. Fang, an 850-year-old vampire, Dr. Dragonbreath, who just might eat you before recess, and Mrs. T - break the rules and spend your detention with a hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex!

Plus: Gargoyles, goblins, and Frankenstein's monster on the loose! The world's most frighteningly delicious school lunch! And the narrator's an 11-year-old ghost!

Join Charles "New Kid" Nukid as he makes some very Scary friends-including Petunia, Johnny, and Peter the Wolf-and figures out that Scary School can be just as funny as it is spooky!

Members Reviews:

Hilarity for the whole family

The song at the end is great! Wish I could purchase the song for my kids playlists! My son had me

Play 7 times in a row on the car ride...would have been more but we were home. The books is wonderfully written and the narrator was PERFECT for this story. Truly brought the characters and the fell of the story straight to you. One of the bet children's chapter books

I have ever read or listened to. Can't wait for the rest!!! Already sent this book to some friends with kids same age as mine! I received this audiobook from the author narrator or publisher for free via audiobookboom in exchange for an unbiased review.

our thoughts

we enjoyed the story not too scary lots of characters we loved it very nice

Full of Fun and Humor

Scary School is a middle grade paranormal fantasy heavy on the humor and lighthearted situations, even though its methods are a little unorthodox.

Our story teller is Derek the Ghost, who take more of an observance role than anything else and who tells us about a year at Scary School. This is the year that the Ghoul Games are to take place, and Derek gives us a look at the events that lead up to the event. Scary School is a bitweird, in a good way. Its the first human/monster hybrid school ever and the students range from the rule following kid next door to a basketball playing werewolf, and the teachers are more likely to eat their students than actually teach them something. In fact kids tend to find out mortality isnt exactly something that sticks in Scary School, each death giving them a chance to learn a new lessonlike dont make a vampire teacher mad, or follow all the rules in the 9 foot dragons class or else. Its a super fun novel,with some great humor. There was a portion with something called Monster Math that basically felt like my entire history with math, and I really enjoyed that quite a bit. I also really loved Petunias chapter, and I think that one really took the cake for being both creepy and really cool all at the same time. I do feel that the Ghoul Games happened too quickly though, I wanted a bit more about them but I did enjoy seeing the monsters go up against mostly normal kids. I can definitely see why kids are loving this series. It brings that creepy factor kids tend to enjoy (hello goosebumps) and turns it into a bit of lighthearted fun! I will say that the writing for this one a bit on the simple side so it could work well with 4th through 6th grade reading levels.

The audio was a bit of fun as well, and would be great for kids. The reader is actually the author and he knows his characters well, and is pretty energetic in the delivery. He knows when to go for laughs, and I know of few kids who would really enjoy this audio. I will say that hes not my favorite reader though.