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Title: Two-Minute Drill

Author: Mike Lupica

Narrator: Danny Gerard

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-28-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

New York Times best seller Mike Lupica scores from downtown with this new series for young middle-grade readers.

Critic Reviews:

"This book is about everything I love in football, and in sports....Two-Minute Drill will make you cheer." (Doug Flutie, Heisman Trophy winner, NFL and CFL quarterback, and ESPN commentator)

Members Reviews:

great

amazing the best book ever.you should read it need more books like this!!! hi fam

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Title: Eulalia!

Subtitle: A Tale from Redwall

Author: Brian Jacques

Narrator: Brian Jacques

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-27-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

At the legendary fortress of Salamandastron, aging Lord Asheye has a prophecy: a new, young badger lord must take his place. But Lord Asheye does not know who the young warrior is. Meanwhile, unaware of his destiny, the future lord is captured by infamous fox Vizka Longtooth, who intends to lay siege to Redwall Abbey.

Critic Reviews:

"Readers won't want to miss this installment in the Redwall Chronicles, which, as usual, is filled with colorful characters and high adventure." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

intense and enthralling.. a real winner!

A hare maid on a quest, a young hedgehog thief in exile, a badger male enslaved.. and a vicious golden fox captain with his sights on Redwall abbey.. these fates are all intertwined in a dangerous and fast-paced tale of Redwall. This story is among the best in the series! listen, share and enjoy for, after all, such heroes are remembered here and good beasts are always welcome to know them here.

Read over and over again

Amazing book read over and over again the characters set good examples for life.i guarantee that you will love Eulalia.

Great book

Great book great story line wonderful characters great battles fun and joyous to read just another great book in the series

Not quite up to par

Would you listen to Eulalia! again? Why?

Probably not. The story hardly had anything to do with Redwall at all. Of all the main characters, only one of them was a Redwaller. I felt like Redwall only came into play when the main characters needed something. Shelter? Redwall. Help with the final battle (who cares that Redwallers are peaceful beings who, according to the story, have nothing but a poor medley of items barely counting as weapons)? Redwall. Not only that, but the characters were all over the place. It was like one of those stories where the characters are looking for each other but keep missing each other by looking the wrong way or walking in a different direction by accident.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The idea of the story was good. A badger imprisoned by sea rats hellbent on seeking revenge for his enslavement and the brutal slauter of his family, a hare maid of the long patrol THIS CLOSE to being kicked off the mountain, and a little misguided hedgehog booted out of the abbey for a season to learn some good 'ol life lessons all sound like a mix for a great story. But, as amazing as Brian Jacques is, much of the story felt forced and certain things just glossed over.

Have you listened to any of Brian Jacquess other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've read many of his books and I've listened to many of his audiobooks. Performance-wise, this is just as fantastic as the others. It's so great getting to hear his songs actually sung and different voices for each character.

It was great

great I really like the storyline alot. it was really good. I.love listening to it with my dad

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Title: Betsy-Tacy

Author: Maud Hart Lovelace

Narrator: Sutton Foster

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-27-07

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

After a while, it's hard to remember a time when Betsy and Tacy weren't best friends.

Members Reviews:

A winner

Would you listen to Betsy-Tacy again? Why?

Yes, my 4 year old granddaughter and I have listened to the book over and over again, as we drive back and forth from her house to mine.

What other book might you compare Betsy-Tacy to and why?

This book is incomparable. A classic

What does Sutton Foster bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

She has a musical voice, very clear and pleasing to the ear. Much of the pleasure of listening is her perfect intonation.

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

No, one chapter at a time is usually best for a four year old.

Any additional comments?

I think this book teaches children very quietly and indirectly about what it means to have an imagination and about the ways that children can entertain themselves without many toys or outside forms of entertainment.

The first of one of the best series of books!

Loved it! I want to listen to more from this series! I've read the books so many times. It is delightful to listen.

Sss

And you so much better be good for a great game great great game to play with

Wonderful narration of a classic children's story

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

Children have loved the Betsy-Tacy series for decades. I had heard of the books but somehow never read any of them as a child. I checked the first book out of the library for my daughters and we all fell in love with the series. They were very excited to discover the audiobook version. Sutton Foster is the perfect narrator for this book.

Any additional comments?

I hope the publishers are planning audiobook versions of the rest of the Betsy-Tacy series, hopefully with Sutton Foster narrating again.

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Title: Eggs

Author: Jerry Spinelli

Narrator: Suzanne Toren, Cassandra Morris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-24-07

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This powerful, quirky novel about two very complicated, damaged children has much to say about friendship, loss, and recovery.

Critic Reviews:

"Funny, startling, and touching in turn." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Chapters in Audible don't match book chapters

What disappointed you about Eggs?

The chapters in the Audible table of contents didn't match the chapters in the (paper) book, or the chapter numbers spoken n the reading. Many actual chapters were within one Audible chapter.

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Title: Twelve

Author: Lauren Myracle

Narrator: Jen Taylor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 03-20-07

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Winnie Perry went through a lot when she was 11, from shifting friendships to her teenage sister's mood swings. But now that Winnie is 12, and one step closer to being a teenager herself, there is so much more to deal with. Will her new friendship with Dinah last? Can she handle the pressures of junior high? And, most important, will Winnie survive bra shopping (in public!) with Mom?

©2007 Lauren Myracle; (P)2006 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc.

Editorial Reviews:

Jen Taylor delivers a lively performance of Lauren Myracles heartwarming young adult novel Twelve. Winnie Perry, age 12, has gone through a lot over the past year: shes been contending with a moody teenage sister, and shes been dealing with friendship drama. Now that shes just a year from becoming a teenager herself, she discovers that the stakes have become higher. Will she stay friends with Dinah? Can she navigate the pitfalls of junior high? How will she handle the embarrassment of bra shopping with her mom?

Members Reviews:

Loved it

I really enjoyed the books ten and eleven, also by Lauren Myracle. I'm turning twelve in a few weeks so decided to hunt down this book and I found it on audible. I really enjoyed it and the voices were decent. Although, as you may have read in other reviews, it has some mature topics, so don't read it if you're not twelve or almost twelve. Overall one of my favorite books and can't wait to read Thirteen and Thirteen Plus One.

This is a pretty good book

I kind of liked this book. I kind of liked this book because its about becoming a teenager and how to put in a tampon and stuff like that

Amazing Book

This book is great for girls who are around or tuning 12. Love how the author used some real experiences that happen in a girl's life. Great book!

Perfect

I really really enjoyed this book much

It's just for kid who are just turned 12

Like me.

Really nice book I enjoyed very much

Thanks~^^

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Title: Twilight

Subtitle: Warriors - The New Prophecy 5

Author: Erin Hunter

Narrator: Nanette Savard

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-06

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Before there is peace, blood will spill blood.

New territory brings new troubles for the fierce cats of the warrior Clans, who are still uncovering the secrets of their new home around the lake. Dangers they have never faced before are lurking in the twilight shadows, and former allies are acting strangely hostile.

As divisions between the Clans grow deeper, Firestar's daughters face troubling decisions. One is torn between loyalty to her calling and a forbidden love, while the other struggles with her best friend's betrayal and the surprising perils of the forest. The choices they make now could affect ThunderClan for generations to come - and with an unexpected enemy preparing to attack, their courage and strength will be needed more than ever if the Clan is to survive.

Members Reviews:

Pretty snazzy

Awesome for long car rides! Reads at good paste! I'm impressed. Emotions and voices are pretty good. But I prefer reading it manualy .

Perf

This book is great for book reports and this book series has helped me become an extremely high leveled reader. Been reading these books since the 4th grade and adore them!!

Mickley

Loved it Erin Hunter writes the best series for cats, try all his books there great

Love the book all the way!

It was great like its should be.

The warrior code guides us all,

May StarClan light your path

For StarClan

mind-blowing

What made the experience of listening to Warriors the most enjoyable?

The story is unbelievably well told.I am 13 years old and I listen to it every night and it comforts me into sleep.

Which character as performed by Nanette Savard was your favorite?

Brambleclaw is awesome.

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Title: The Story Girl

Author: L. M. Montgomery

Narrator: Grace Conlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-06

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Sara Stanley is only 14, but she can weave tales that are impossible to resist. In the charming town of Carlisle, children and grown-ups alike flock from miles around to hear her spellbinding narratives. And when Bev King and his younger brother, Felix, arrive for the summer, they, too, are captivated by the Story Girl. Whether she's leading them on an exciting misadventure or narrating timeless stories from the scary "Tale of the Family Ghost" to the fanciful "How Kissing Was Discovered" and the bittersweet "The Blue Chest of Rachel Ward" the Story Girl has her audience hanging on every word.

(P)1997 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"Conlin best performs the stories the story girl tells...her voice and demeanor come alive with natural enthusiasm." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Spring Always Comes

Grace Conlin has a deep, expressive, wonderful voice and is perfect for Lucy Maude Montgomery. She is a pleasure. I think she is a bit like the Story Girl, Sara Stanley, who could keep an audience as she recited the multiplication table.

I have read and re-read most of Montgomery's works including her scores of short stories. As best I can remember, they are all about the people of her little postage stamp world of the Maritime Provinces and particularly Prince Edward Island. I think for the most part, her stories are true in the sense that they happened to someone, sometime, somewhere in her little kingdom. They don't feel made up with a proviso for artistic interpretation. Her stories are simple, the kind one tells at the kitchen table, front porch, general store or over the fence. They are for kids and adults like me who are old enough. In "Anne of Green Gables" Anne reveals one of her guiding principles: "Don't ever do anything you can't tell the minister's wife". Perhaps Montgomery followed this rule in her writings, not surprising for someone who first published in a Sunday school paper. The older I get, the warmer grows the special place in my heart for simple tales especially when one needs a break between say George Eliot and Elizabeth Gaskell.

I especially enjoyed the adventures with Peg Bowen the reputed witch. The awkward man's romance with a very beautiful woman is a delight. How does a woman get him to propose when he is painfully shy and both of them madly in love? Then there is the cat. Montgomery always includes cats. My favorite Montgomery cats are at Patty's Place in "Anne of the Island" but this cat is pretty good. A wild time is had by all. This book doesn't tackle the big issues but sometimes one doesn't want to be bothered by the world and its problems. Sometimes, one is satisfied with small crisis's and small joys.

WHY? Why is the narrator so bad?

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Grace Conlin?

I'm so sad. All the Montgomery books seem to be narrated by very poor narrators. Is it me? Why is it so bad? The drone is boring and there is little inflexion... or it's put in the wrong places. These books deserve a better narrator.. maybe someone who loves the books more? Or a better actor?

LM Montgomery = Favorite, But Not with This Book

I really love the great Lucy Maude, but this book was probably a low point for me. If you are interested in this book, I would say spend the time re-reading one of the Anne books.

Wonderful Stories

It was enjoyable to listen to.

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Title: Starlight

Subtitle: Warriors, The New Prophecy, Book 4

Author: Erin Hunter

Narrator: Nanette Savard

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-18-06

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Clans have finally arrived in their new home, following the prophecies of their warrior ancestors. The journey was difficult enough, but now they must struggle to establish territories and learn the hidden dangers of this unfamiliar world. Most importantly, Leafpaw knows they must find a replacement for the Moonstone, a place to communicate with StarClan. Otherwise there will be no way to choose new leaders, no way to share medicine cat secrets, and no way to know whether the Clans are on the right path.

The future seems uncertain, and more than one cat is harboring sinister plans that could lead to violence and darkness. As all the warriors wait for a sign, some of them begin to realize that the threats they face in the forest may not be as perilous as the threats they face from within.

Members Reviews:

Amazing.

What did you love best about Starlight?

As a devoted Warrior cats (or Warriors, as it was later renamed to), This review may be biased. One thing I love about the series in general is it's amazing and in-depth story arcs, and this book definitely lives up to my hype about the series. It is a major turning point in the entire series and it was handled perfectly; the characters' reactions, worries and excitement about their new home was right on and I could definitely empathize with them all.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It's hard to pick a favourite character as every single one of them is so[ unique and interesting. But if I was going to choose, I would say Brambleclaw and the way he was handled particularly stood out to me. We got to see his struggle with separating from the original cats from the journey to the sun-drown place in detail, his craving for power and the uncertainties that came with it as well as how he struggles with knowing that Hawkfrost is his half-brother and that Squirrelflight doesn't trust Hawkfrost at all; and subsequently, the tension that comes between them.

Have you listened to any of Nanette Savards other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not seen any of her other readings yet, as not many of the Warriors books are audio books as of yet, but I'd be glad to do so when I can. This one is great, it's clear and well spoken. The only issue I have with it is that some of the voices of the characters don't sound right, but then again, I don't expect her to be able to do a perfect male voice. Overall, it was great to hear my favourite book series get a reading as great as this one.

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

There wasn't a time in the book that didn't move me; it is amazing.

Any additional comments?

I would love it if more of these books are turned into audiobooks in the future, be it by Nanatte, or someone equally as talented.

I would recommend this to anyone. As people often say, this series doesn't seem to appeal to just one audience; it's a cat story, so you would assume it's for children, but it has quite a bit of gore and some genuinely adult and familiar themes which could point towards teens or above. So I would recommend it for people who love adventure, a bit of gore at times or love cats, like I do.

Brilliant

If I had to pick a favorite WARRIORS book that I could listen to on my Apple Nano, I think this would be the best.

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Title: Sir Thursday

Subtitle: Keys to the Kingdom, Book 4

Author: Garth Nix

Narrator: Allan Corduner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-29-06

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 347 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

On the fourth day there was war. Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the front door. Arthur is blocked because someone, or something, has assumed his identity and is taking over his life. Before Arthur can take action, he is drafted by Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect. While Leaf tries to banish Arthur's doppleganger on earth, Arthur must survive his basic training, avoid getting posted to the Front and work out how he can free Part Four of the Will.

Listen to the rest of the books in

series.

©2006 Garth Nix; (P)2006 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic Reviews:

"Edge-of-your-seat-action." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Great Story and Reader

My kids (age 13 and 10) and I have really enjoyed this series. We are so disappointed to find that the next book will not be out until March.

Definitely keeps you on the edge, the writing style is suspenseful but fun. The characters are interesting and different.

Good Fun

Would you try another book from Garth Nix and/or Allan Corduner?

I have other books by Garth Nix, The abhorsen series..those where horrible.

Would you be willing to try another book from Garth Nix? Why or why not?

I have other books by Garth Nix, The abhorsen series..those where horrible.

Was Sir Thursday worth the listening time?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

The entire series is aimed more toward children however I enjoyed it and had a lot of fun. The narrator does an excellent job with his different voices.

Great--I'm hooked

Love this author and his style of writing.

Qualifies as a great book you are sad to hear it end.

Was completely pleased with the narrator and the book content.

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Title: A Dog's Life

Subtitle: The Autobiography of a Stray

Author: Ann M. Martin

Narrator: Wendy Dillon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-03-05

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 105 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Squirrel and her brother Bone begin their lives in a toolshed behind someone's summer house. Their mother nurtures them and teaches them the many skills they will need to survive as stray dogs. But when their mother is taken from them suddenly and too soon, the puppies are forced to make their own way in the world, facing humans both gentle and brutal, busy highways, other animals, and the changing seasons. When Bone and Squirrel become separated, Squirrel must fend for herself, and in the process, makes two friends who in very different ways define her fate.

©2005 Ann M. Martin; (P)2005 Listening Library

Members Reviews:

Touching and warm

This story of a dog's journey from puppyhood to old age tugs at the heart of tender listeners. Parts of it were a bit too sad for my 10-year-old son who is an avid dog lover. That said, the tale is well-told and doesn't shy from the difficulties of life as a stray. My son, despite having sobbed when Squirrel recounts the loss of her mother and brother, daily asked to listen to the story until he was able to finish it one rainy Saturday afternoon.

A bit serious, the book is still a good choice for anyone who loves animals and who wants to encourage their children to see the world through the sees of the noble dog.

wonderful book

my children and i read the book last year, and it was great. we listened to the audio version, and it was even better! the narrator does a wonderful job pulling you into the story. it ended way to soon!

Beautiful and sweet

Who thought a dog's life could be so interesting? It was really sweet listening to Squirrel's story, beautifully narrated. One of my favorites, no doubt!

A Dog's Life

This book is good but not great yay, you might love love this book like me!

Loved it!!

I love it was so not cry and heartwarming I loved it loved it! Thx