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Title: The Unfinished Angel

Author: Sharon Creech

Narrator: Samantha Quan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In the ancient stone tower of the Casa Rosa, in a tiny village high in the Swiss Alps, life for one angel has been the same, well, for as long as she (or he?) can remember. Until Zola arrives, a determined American girl who wears three skirts all at once. For neighbors who have been longtime enemies, children who have been lost, and villagers who have been sleepily living their lives: hold on. Zola and the angel are about to collide. Figs start flying, dogs start arfing, and the whole village begins to wake up. Zola is a girl with a mission. And our angel has been without one - till now.

This hilarious and endearing novel by Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech reminds us that magic is found in the most ordinary acts of kindness.

Editorial Reviews:

Whimsical music opens this delightful and most worthwhile tale. Narrator Samantha Quan is outstanding as the nameless angel who watches over a village in the Swiss Alps. The angel speaks broken English with a heavy Italian accent. He also uses odd words or gropes for the correct word very humorously. All is vigorously presented by Quan. She makes funny sound effects such as "boom-boom-boom" to illustrate bratty Vinny's incessant drum playing. Her animal sounds are both realistic and mirthful. Listeners will be both entertained and enriched by this unusual short novel.

Members Reviews:

Good

This made me read faster and I read my book in time to do a project I recommend it

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Title: Missee Lee

Subtitle: Swallows and Amazons Series

Author: Arthur Ransome

Narrator: Alison Larkin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-10-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

They make their way to land, only to find themselves the captives of one of the last remaining pirates operating off the China Coast. But Missee Lee, as it turns out, is no ordinary pirate; her father had sent her off to Cambridge University to prepare her for a life as a teacher. But when her father takes ill and dies, she finds herself struggling to hold together the Three Island Confederation (Tiger, Turtle, and Dragon) he had created, and to be recognized as his legitimate heir and ruler of the Island Kingdom.

Ransome is, as always, the consummate storyteller. Here he takes the listener not only on the usual sailing adventures and cliff-hanging escapades, but also into Chinese culture. (It's no accident that, like so many of Ransome's protagonists, Missee Lee is a woman, or that her Latin is almost as refined as her sailing skills.) It is also no wonder that The Observer called this, the 10th book in the series, "his best yet...a book to buy, to read, and to read again, not once but many times". The Guardian put it "in a class by itself". For Ransome, unlike so many writers of his and our generation, was particular in writing about things he knew and had studied first-hand, whether it was a foreign culture, a classical language, a cryptographic code, or the finer points of seamanship.

(All 12 novels in the Swallows and Amazons series have been brought to life in the U.S. in print by David R. Godine, Publisher.)

Members Reviews:

This could be more offensive and boring

I have read the rest of the series as text, and find I far prefer it to this narrator. This is not the best story. They're away from the boats and have limited agency for much of the book, so it's a different type of adventure: an exoticized account of cooling their heels in China and doing Latin lessons. Sounds fun?

Larkin is shouty, especially for Captain Flint. She regularly misplaces the emphasis or tone of a sentence, and there were some whoppers of mispronunciation. (Bimeby is a dialect variant of "by and by" and pronounced accordingly. Look it up before you say an unknown word 50 times?)

The Chinese characters are written with stereotypical pidgin or exaggerated accents including consistent difficulty pronouncing R, even the Cambridge educated one. The narrator's performance of these is a non-stop embarrassment.

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Title: This Book Is Not Good for You

Author: Pseudonymous Bosch

Narrator: Joshua Swanson, Cassandra Morris, Bryan Kennedy, Suzanne Toren, Gabra Zackman, Peter Kim, Robert Petkoff

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In this tooth-rotting adventure, Cass's mom has been kidnapped by the evil dessert chef and chocolatier, Señor Hugo! The ransom...the legendary tuning fork. Can Cass and Max-Ernest find the magical instrument before it's too late? Will they discover the evil secret ingredient to Señor Hugo's chocolate success?

If you're tempted, take a taste, but just remember...this book is not good for you.

Members Reviews:

Good...Cass's voice irritating.

I have read this book before in print, and was excited to try out the audio book with it, particularly when I found it was read by a full cast. I enjoyed most things of it, the plot was good, and the full cast was a treat. However, Cass's voice constantly grated on my nerves! Considering Cass is the main character, this quickly got annoying. She was forever speaking in a "whatever" teenage, disrespectful voice to everyone. This is not how I pictured my Cass, and it made her seem more catty than she actually is.

Overall, and excellent audiobook. The man voicing Pseudonymous Bosch was fantastic for a narrator, and it did not disappoint completely. If Cass had been voiced by a different person, this book would have been fantastic.

Good job, just next time, please pick someone else!

I couldn't even finish this

Too much jumping around, loose ends, dumb plot twists. I couldn't even finish this - not for me.

Best Book

This is the best book ever I recommend anyone interested in mystery and suspense, Love Ally.

Love it!!

I absolutely love how PB makes you feel like he is talking to you and PB is very persuasive I recommend that everyone children and adults reed his books

IT'S SO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Of course Iwould because it's a great book for children!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that it was histerical and funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Which character as performed by the narrators was your favorite?

My favourite character was Casandra the main character because she has gret adventures with her best friend.....

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

IT MADE ME LAUGH AND FALL ON THE FLOOR AND START ROLLING AROUND!!!

Any additional comments?

GREAT BOOK AND ONE OF THE BEST

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Title: Stage Fright

Subtitle: Allie Finkle's Rule for Girls: #4

Author: Meg Cabot

Narrator: Tara Sands

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-09

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Allie is crushed when she is cast as the evil queen in the fourth grade class play. But she soon learns it's the size of the heart, not the size of the part that matters.

©2009 Meg Cabot; (P)2009 Scholastic

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

A request by my granddaughter for Christmas. She took it home with her to read.

It was okay

It was not one of my favorites but it was enjoyable,I am reading all of the ''Allie Finkles rules for girls'' and this one was probably the worst so far and that is why I gave this a 3/5 star rating but it was okay

cute book

Daughter really liked this series. Below her reading level so i read to her. I did omit some of the sentences/ words due to it being a little too mature for 6 year old. Best suited for 10 years or so, in order to understand some of the subject and humor.

Amazing

This book teaches a good lesson that you can't always get what you want. It is a funny book about a girl named Allie and what goes on in her life. This book goes with a whole series also about Allie and her fun adventures. I give it 5 full stars!

Omg

That is the best book just finished reading. I love allie compiler rules for girl can't take my eyes off the books

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Title: Oath Breaker

Subtitle: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #5

Author: Michelle Paver

Narrator: Ian McKellen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-02-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Racked by guilt and grief, he follows the killer into the Deep Forest, where the World Spirit stalks the hidden valleys as a tall man with the antlers of a stag. But there is a rottenness at the heart of the Forest, for its clans have succumbed to the lies of the Soul-Eaters. Here Torak must face fire, war, and overwhelming evil. The fifth book in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, Oath Breaker is a story about keeping promises and the true cost of vengeance.

Members Reviews:

Loved it!

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

Yes! These books are incredible and it's really nice to hear Ian McKellen's interpretation.

Have you listened to any of Ian McKellens other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, he voices this whole series. Really wonderful!

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Title: Oracles of Delphi Keep

Author: Victoria Laurie

Narrator: Susan Duerden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-26-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 157 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Along the southern coast of England, atop the White Cliffs of Dover, stands a castle. And at that castle's old keep is an orphanage. Delphi Keep has seen many youngsters come and go through its gates, and Ian Wigby and his sister, Theodosia, are happy to call it home.

Life has always been simple at the Keep, and the orphanage safe, until one day, Ian and Theo find a silver treasure box. And within the box, a prophesy. Three thousand years ago a great Greek oracle wrote of a quest. A quest on which the fate of the world depends. A quest that names two children: Ian and Theodosia.

Suddenly Delphi Keep is no longer safe. And Ian and Theo, along with a very special group of friends, realize they must unravel the meaning behind the scroll of Dover cavern before darkness falls on the world. And before an unfathomable evil catches up with them.

Members Reviews:

Wow!

Thanks for Victoria! This book is a thriller and I can't wait for the rest of the series. How soon?

I loved this book!

This is an outstanding fantasy book! It is full of wonderful characters, adventure, and danger. I love books about magic and the supernatural, and this one fits the bill. I was riveted! The characters were very human and vulnerable but very courageous. I didn't want to stop listening. Victoria Laurie has written other great books, but this one is a classic.

Susan Duerden's portrayal of the characters is wonderful. She grabbed my attention and held it. I was amazed at her ability to create so many different voices.

The only complaint I have is that when I came back to Audible to look for the next book in the series, it wasn't here. Audible, please bring us Victoria's next book, The Curse of Deadman's Forest, and use Susan as the reader again! Thanks!

Don't miss this one

This was a pleasant surprise. Full of Fantasy, action and suspense. Loved the characters! Hope there is a sequel!

excellent and scarey

I enjoyed this book so much. It had a lot of scenes that had me biting my nails. It was so good and an excellent reader. I can not wait to read the next book in this hopeful series. I hope it continues.

Wonderfully imaginative...

kept me interested from begining to end.

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Title: Great Scavenger Hunt

Subtitle: Beacon Street Girls, Book 15

Author: Annie Bryant

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-12-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Meet the Beacon Street Girls...They're real, they're fun - they're just like you! Charlotte, Nick, and Chelsea's travel and adventure club has its first outing - a scavenger hunt on Cape Cod.

©2009 Annie Bryant; (P)2009 Random House

Members Reviews:

good book

this was a good book but it was not as good as the others in the series. still a good read

MZ

This was a birthday present for a 13 year old girl. She wants more because these books are so good!

Great reads for girls

I got this for my niece and she loved reading this author. Recommend it for teenagers to read for pleasure. Great gift idea

the great scavenger hunt

ok, the back of the book gives a good description. I didn't like it how all of the BSG [except for Charlotte and Katani] blew off the scavenger hunt without even caring. I didn't like how Kiki was too kind and i didn't like the excessive dialogue of Betsy Fitzgerald. katani's sister patrice leads katani's team and patrice is kind of obnoxious and overly followed. one thing that I DID like was that you get to meet Fabiana Montoya and Ben Briggs. overall it was an ok book just kind of annoying

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Title: The Poet Slave of Cuba

Subtitle: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano

Author: Margarita Engle

Narrator: Yesenia Cabrero, Roberto Santana, Ozzie Rodriguez, Chris Nunez

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-12-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Born into the household of a wealthy slave owner in Cuba in 1797, Juan Francisco Manzano spent his early years by the side of a woman who made him call her Mama, even though he had a mama of his own. Denied an education, young Juan still showed an exceptional talent for poetry. His verses reflect the beauty of his world, but they also expose its hideous cruelty.

Powerful, haunting poems create a portrait of a life in which even the pain of slavery could not extinguish the capacity for hope.

Members Reviews:

Cuban girl

This was delivered today and I devoured this book. I cried like a baby and wished this brilliant man found peace and happiness at some point in his life. A fantastically written book.

Inspiring

For my nieces. They love the books I send them. Of course I read it first. Inspirational, beautiful and realistic.

Five Stars

Fun book, a lot of interest for my son!

i like his poetry

Interesting book, i like his poetry, and it is very intellectual and witty.

Engle beautifully captures the life of Juanito, a Cuban slave with a talent and passion for words

In The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano, Margarita Engle beautifully captures the life of Juanito, a slave in Cuba with a talent and passion for words. Juanito is smart. He can memorize verses, songs, plays simply by listening. He can then recite them off the top of his head. His owner, Doña Beatriz, keeps him as an entertaining pet. The other slave owners call him the âGolden Beakâ because of his amazing ability to recite from memory. After Doña Beatriz dies, Juanito is given to La Marquesa de Prado Ameno, a woman who does not find him amusing and is instead bent on punishing him. Juanitoâs family is given freedom, but he remains enslaved. The violence he endures eventually forces him to escape. Throughout all the time, Juanitoâs love for words never wavered, but instead, he taught himself to read and write.

Juan Francisco Manzanoâs biography in verse is an important contribution to the retelling of Latin American history. At first, his owners found his recitations entertaining because they did not believe that he understood what he repeated, but eventually Manzano learned the power of words and would construct his own poems and stories. However, this new understanding of words led to many years of physical and emotional abuse. Engle does not romanticize slavery in this text. Her verses help readers feel Juanitoâs innocence and his genuine interest for words. At the same time, Engleâs verses feel painful when Juanito gets whipped. Juanitoâs life story is told through the voices of those in his life. The different voices paint a bigger picture of Juanitoâs life. His motherâs death is more sorrowful, for example, because their voices formed a part in telling Juanitoâs story. Engleâs verses are accompanied by artwork by Sean Qualls. There is something about the art that is also beautiful and sad.

The Poet Slave of Cuba broaches the subject of slavery in Latin America unlike any other text Iâve come across in Latinx childrenâs and young adult literature. Engleâs verses helps put a human face to those who were oppressed, abused, and killed by slavery.

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Title: Goosebumps Horrorland, Book 9

Subtitle: Welcome to Camp Slither

Author: R. L. Stine

Narrator: Andrew Rannells

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-09

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Can these two survive long enough to accept their invitation to HorrorLand? Yesssssss! But only if they figure out why Camp Hither is crawling with trouble.

Members Reviews:

Unnecessary and distracting background music.

The "background music" was so loud it overpowered the narrator. Who wants music in an audiobook, anyway? Either the producer/director/publisher of the audiobook didn't believe the narrator was good enough to carry it off (and I can't comment on that, since the narrator's track was inaudible above the din of mood music), or they believed the listener couldn't follow the plot without some assistance. Either way, this was a waste of a book credit. Sad, too, because Stine's writing is so enjoyable.

great book, a must have for goosebumps fans.

this book was great. I got it for the nostalgia. I'm a 90s kid and grew up reading goosebumps and fear street. I find most of Mr Stines books are great. I love his books based in camps the most because I never went to camp as a kid.

The narrator was perfect for Mr stines book. well done.

I like this book but too much.

This book is very in wired the story was

BAD. At lest the first part THE HORROR LAND part was awesome.and snakes

Really snakes the book is dumd.

But you should buy it it is made for kids

I Know that and kids would like it so.

buy for kids

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Title: Mitch and Amy

Author: Beverly Cleary

Narrator: Kathleen McInerney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-21-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Then the school bully starts picking on Mitch-and on Amy, too. Now the twins have something rotten in common: Alan Hibbler. This twosome must set aside their squabbles and band together to defeat a bully!

Members Reviews:

This book is AWESOME!!

Great book with positive messages for all ages.

Interesting story with realistic perspectives.

This book is highly recommended - Leslie and Evan