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Titre: Histoire d'une mouette et du chat qui lui apprit à voler

Auteur: Luis Sepulveda

Narrateur: Bernard Giraudeau

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 1 hr and 49 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 04-08-05

Éditeur: Naïve

Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Zorbas, le chat grand, noir et gros a promis à la mouette, venue mourir sur son balcon, de couver son dernier œuf, de protéger le poussin et de lui apprendre à voler. Tous les chats du port de Hambourg vont se mobiliser pour l'aider à tenir ses promesses insolites...

Homme de théâtre et de cinéma, Bernard Giraudeau est également un conteur magique. Il donne vie à chacun des personnages en interprétant le chat Zorbas, la mouette Kengah, le poussin Afortunada, le chef des rats, Jesaitout et ses camarades chats...

L'auteur

est né le 4 octobre 1949 à Ovalle, dans le nord du Chili. Etudiant, il est emprisonné sous le régime de Pinochet pendant deux ans et demi. Libéré puis exilé, il voyage à travers l'Amérique latine et fonde des groupes théâtraux en Equateur, au Pérou et en Colombie.

En 1982 il s'installe en Allemagne jusqu'en 1996. Il est père de six enfants de nationalités différentes et vit dans le nord de l'Espagne à Gijón (Asturies).

Il écrit des chroniques régulières dans divers journaux italiens et espagnols.

, son premier roman traduit en français, a connu un très grand succès dans le monde entier, il est traduit en 35 langues.

Ses oeuvres sont aujourd'hui des best-sellers mondiaux.

Le narrateur

est né à La Rochelle en 1947. Premier Prix de Comédie Classique et Moderne au Conservatoire National de Paris, il joue pour le théâtre et le cinéma avec, entre autres,

(1995),

(1995) qu'il réalise,

(1999) ou encore

(1999) pour lequel il est nominé comme meilleur comédien aux Césars 2001. Il réalise plusieurs documentaires ainsi que deux longs métrages :

(1989) et

.

Il publie en 2001 son premier livre,

, en 2002,

et en 2004,

.

(P) & © 2004 naïve. Traduit de l'espagnol (Chili) par Anne-Marie Métailié

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Title: Baree

Subtitle: The Wolf-Dog

Author: James Oliver Curwood

Narrator: Patrick Lawlor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-04

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The wolves were treacherous, but Baree soon learns that humans can be much worse. He is shot, beaten, and trapped, and soon learns to take care of himself. After fighting alone against the world, he befriends an Indian maiden, Nepeese, and he finds his purpose in life.

Baree: The Wolf-Dog is one of James Oliver Curwood's most cherished works.

Editorial Reviews:

The orphan Baree belongs to no world. The wolf packs see him as a dog while the humans see him as a wolf, and both groups treat him mercilessly. When Baree meets a little human girl, though, he finds his home with her. In the tradition of Jack London, James Oliver Curwood penned great adventure tales about the animals he knew well as a tracker. Patrick Lawlor gives an excited performance, utilizing fun accents and snarling voices. Lawlor balances compassion and action sequences, so that the listener feels both empathy for Baree's plight and hooked on every word.

Critic Reviews:

"A timeless tale....Curwood captures the simplicity and beauty of Nature without becoming sentimental." (ALA Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Baree

this was a fabulous book to listen to - great for both my children (ages 11 and 12) and exciting for me too! Curwood's descriptions are breathtaking, and the suspense and drama of this tale made it a nail-biter until the very end. I highly recommend it, and hope that audible will make other stories by Curwood available soon.

A wilderness adventure

In searching the internet, from what I can gather this book was published 1917. Years ago, I inherited about a dozen books that were mostly written in the early 1900's. This wasn't one of them, but because it was written by James Oliver Curwood, who wrote a couople of the other books I inhereted, I thought it would be good. It is great!

Becuase it takes time, I usually only write a review for books that I find are outstanding and are not reviewed by many other people. Since this book is outstanding, and no one reviewed yet, I thought I would take the time to write a review.

This book is about a wolf-dog (hence the title). There are not many people in this book, and they are not mentioned often. The author seems to have a wonderful understanding of animals.

The audio version of the book starts out with an introduction that gives some interesting information on the author (James Oliver Curwood). I wish more books by this author, and more books of this type, were available as audio books.

I will close by saying that currently the written version of this book has eight written reviews on amazon.com - they are all 5 stars; you can read them for more details. I would recommend this book to anyone who has any interest in animals and in the wilderness that existed in the early 1900's.

Baree

Worth listening to more than once if you are a wildress and animal lover.

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Title: The Girls

Author: Amy Goldman Koss

Narrator: The Full Cast Family

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-23-03

Publisher: Full Cast Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

With uncanny precision and unsparing accuracy, Amy Goldman Koss explores the world of middle school cliques, and exposes the "mean girl" phenomenon in this insightful look at the real world behind the headlines.

Critic Reviews:

"Readers will identify with and remember these characters, and may think twice before sacrificing their individuality for the sake of popularity." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Great book!

My daughter loved this book! She hates to read but loved this book. She's been bullied and was able to relate to the main character. It made her realize she's not alone and that there was nothing wrong with her to cause her to be bullied. She loved this book so much that she gave it to a friend for a birthday present. That young lady loved it too! This should be a must read for all girls!

Great story

This is a very well written story told from the perspective of five young girls. The story gives an account of an event and each chapter is told from the point of view of each of the girls. When I first read it, I couldn't put the book down. It was so interesting and the author has a good feel for the way girls at this age think. I am a teacher and I bought a class set and used it for two years in my Middle School classroom. I used it to teach about point of view, characterization, theme, and bullying. I created an entire unit from this book. My students, who are not very thrilled about reading, really enjoyed the story. Each day that we read together, they would beg to keep reading even though the period was almost over.

Perfect for a book club or small group discussion

It's odd how girls connect with the characters in this book. No one ever feels that she is the bully, even when others can point to her as THE ONE. Each can relate to the girl who is being bullied, and to feeling the pressure to "go along" or risk ostracism. Perfect for a book club or small group discussion.

Great book for kids.

I use this book with my class. Itâs great. It will stir many emotions in kids and adults. Good read.

well worth the read

My teen daughters told me this book was the only one that 'got it right.' Social strife occurs over little things, and manifests in the nuances of daily interaction. A good read for pre-teen girls as well as their parents.

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Title: Bull Run

Author: Paul Fleischman

Narrator: Paul Fleischman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-18-00

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Bull Run was the site of the first battle of the Civil War. This book creates an intimate tapestry of stories from blacks and whites, adults and children, leaders and families from the North and South. Broken dreams and bloodshed take you back to the front lines of the Battle of Bull Run, where common soldiers - not the heroes who grace the covers of history books and are synonymous with the glory of the war - risked their lives.

©1993 by Paul Fleischman; (P)1999 by Audio Bookshelf; Cover Illustration ©1995 by Art Ruiz

Members Reviews:

Very entertaining with excellent voice acting.

I enjoyed how the story was told from several varied perspectives. it's funny, sad and sobering at the same time.

Great book!

I wanted a book I could share with my fourth grade students in reading that could enhance their study of the Civil War. The story is engaging and I think they will gain a perspective that textbooks cannot offer.

Interesting performance and background

This brief book is performed by a variety of voices, which I found to make the presentation interesting. The performance puts the story in context and presents the war in a realistic fashion. I found this informative and historically interesting.

Excellent reading

Having this on audio, and having our 6th grader read the book along with the audio playing made the book come to life, and the characters come to life. The book did a great job of showing many different perspectives.

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Title: The Friendship

Author: Mildred D. Taylor

Narrator: Allyson Johnson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In rural Mississippi in the 1930s, Cassie witnesses a black man address a white storekeeper by his first name - which leads to a confrontation.

©1987 Mildred D. Taylor, Max Ginsburg; (P)2008 Penguin

Critic Reviews:

"A powerful story....Readers will be haunted by its drama and emotion." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Meaning of friendship

John Wallace was taught a very valuable lesson from a most unlikely teacher. There is honor in a person whose "word" actually mean something; Wallace's word comes with a price.

Not what we expected

Understandably an accurate depiction of the time, and an intriguing short story for adults or older children. The cover made i

Heart Warming Read

Truly a heart warming short and brief read loved every word within the short novel can't wait to read the next novel in the series way to go Taylor

Excellent Social/Moral Lesson for Students

If you could sum up The Friendship in three words, what would they be?

Engaging, realistic, historic

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Friendship?

The image of Tom Bee pulling himself down the road with his gunshot wound.

What about Allyson Johnsons performance did you like?

Her linguistic variations made it easier for the students to grasp the story.

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

Yes. When John Wallace stood in the store doorway with the shotgun.

love her stories

Mildred Taylor's stories are simply told, but do not spare either the young or old the complexities or deep sorrow of this time period in the segregated south. Her plots are never trite or even predictable. The narrator does a terrific job.

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Title: The Mystery of Hollow Inn

Subtitle: Samantha Wolf Mystery, Book 1

Author: Tara Ellis

Narrator: Tara Ellis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-21-14

Publisher: Tara Ellis Publicatons

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. There's vandalism, ghostly sightings and rumors of lost treasures. Determined to help, Sam and Ally embark on a challenging journey to discover the truth.

Members Reviews:

My son and I both enjoyed it.

We loved listening to this engaging tale. I found the ending somewhat abrupt but my son thought it was perfect (he is 9)

Fun Young Adult Mystery

What made the experience of listening to The Mystery of Hollow Inn the most enjoyable?

I don't usually enjoy female narrators but Ms. Ellis did an excellent job.

What other book might you compare The Mystery of Hollow Inn to and why?

I was taken back to my days of reading Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden as I listened to this book. Reading those stories are some of the best memories of my childhood.

What does Tara Ellis bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I have an hour commute each way so I listen to a lot of audiobooks. Ms. Ellis has a professional voice, clear enunciation, and personality.

A good mystery

I enjoyed the audio book and would recommend this mystery to others. The author does a great job of narrating the book. I'm off to listen to the next in the series now!

Great audio book.

What made the experience of listening to The Mystery of Hollow Inn the most enjoyable?

My twelve year old daughter and I enjoyed listening to Tara Ellis' voice. And her voice didn't detract from the story. You can lose yourself in the story. My twelve year old daughter en

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mystery of Hollow Inn?

Listening to Ted describe the Hollow Inn legend.

Which character as performed by Tara Ellis was your favorite?

We liked Ted.

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

When the girl's discover some of the secrets.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book for a long car ride or a rainy day for the family to listen to.

Pleasantly surprised!

Where does The Mystery of Hollow Inn rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

If I had children or grandchildren in my home, thus audio book would be a regular in my carpooling rotation! The plot moves quickly and is easy to follow while also painting a vivid picture of each character and scene. As fun for the adults as it is for the kids.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Samantha, "Sam", was my favorite character. I was actually a childhood friend of the author, and though we haven't seen each other in many years, I can see her own nature in this strong, adventurous and intelligent character.

Which scene was your favorite?

The opening scene of two young girls travelling by bus to visit an aunt instantly grabbed me and I didn't stop listening until the end.

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

This book brought on a nostalgic feeling from the beginning, reminding me of the fun and mystery of the old Trixie Belden and Hardy Boys series.

Any additional comments?

This audio book was gifted to me by the author. She is aware of my addiction to audiobooks and wanted honest opinion on her narration.

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Title: The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole

Author: Michelle Cuevas

Narrator: Laura Ortiz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-17

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A girl's friendship with a lonely black hole leads her to face her own sadness in this original, funny, and touching middle grade novel for fans of Crenshaw and Flora & Ulysses.

When 11-year-old Stella Rodriguez shows up at NASA to request that her recording be included in Carl Sagan's Golden Record, something unexpected happens: A black hole follows her home and sets out to live in her house as a pet. The black hole swallows everything he touches, which is challenging, to say the least - but also turns out to be a convenient way to get rid of those items that Stella doesn't want around. Soon the ugly sweaters her aunt has made for her all disappear within the black hole, as does the smelly class hamster she's taking care of, and, most important, all the reminders of her dead father that are just too painful to have around.

It's not until Stella; her younger brother, Cosmo; the family puppy; and even the bathroom tub all get swallowed up by the black hole that Stella comes to realize she has been letting her own grief consume her. And that's not the only thing she realizes as she attempts to get back home. This is an astonishingly original and funny adventure with a great big heart.

Members Reviews:

A wonderful story for everyone!!

This book is INCREDIBLE! A young girl who unobtrusively loves science and space has to contend with an untamed mini-black hole that unexpectedly appears in her life. It's a wild journey not just through spacetime but through Stella's emotional universe as well. Cuevas has a refreshingly creative and playful way of telling a REALLY GOOD STORY, complete with true suspense and an unpredictable outcome. I enjoyed the book just as much as my kids did!! Cannot recommend enough!

EXCELLENT Middle Grade Read!

What do you do when you have a student in your class who eats, sleeps and BREATHES all things space? Well, if you are lucky to come across a book review about a girl your students' age who is also crazy about all things space you order it pronto. The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole is a quick, quirky read with an unusual mix of levity and depth that both surprised me and kept me turning the pages from the first to the last in one sitting. The whimsical art sprinkled throughout added another layer of storytelling, and the pitch black pages in the middle of the book made a bold statement about how Stella really was feeling. I loved how she was telling the story to one very special person (read the book to find out who...I'm no spiller of the beans!)

This is a story of loss, a road map to finding your new normal after a black hole hovers around you, and about accepting yourself--warts and all. I fell in love with every character in this book; again, this is an unusual discovery in a middle grade book and reason enough for me to put the young author, Michelle Cuevas, on my radar. And, hey! That space loving kiddo I told you about at the beginning? He's gonna eat this one up, but so will all the rest of my kids, too. Read this one immediately, folks! You won't be sorry. Highly recommended!

My home was not a bathtub. My home was not in the depths of the blackest black hole.

So what was it then?

Was it like the crossword puzzles you used to love? In the puzzle called Home" would clues lead me to the answers? Bedroom. Kitchen. Garage. Swings. Table. Fresh. Baked.

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Title: Sterling Point Books

Subtitle: George Washington: Frontier Colonel

Author: Sterling North

Narrator: Benjamin Becker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-21-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Sterling North, author of the award-winning children's classic Rascal, tells the tale of the Father of Our Country and how he became one of the greatest leaders of all time. Focusing particularly on Washington's youth, North fully captures the spirit of the man as he examines his childhood in colonial Virginia, his early experiences as a member of the militia, and his many other adventures leading up to the Revolutionary War. The fully rounded person who emerges from this captivating portrait is uncomfortable with words, shy with women, totally at home in the outdoors, and deeply in love with the country he helped found.

©2006 Sterling; (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Quality historical fiction for intermediate reader

Where does Sterling Point Books rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Sterling Point has established themselves as an industry standard for quality biographies for the intermediate and beyond reader. This audio recording lives up to the same high standard and makes this type of literature more accessible to children exploring history and fiction based on famous Americans.

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Title: Who Was Roberto Clemente?

Author: James Buckley

Narrator: Ron Butler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-05-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues, where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a 12-time All-Star, a World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

My daughter love this book

Love it.

We really enjoy the 'Who Was' series.

Awesome book

Love these books. My son, who is 9 has been reading them for a little over a year now and this book is wonderful. I must say that this is one of his favorites. He is a history junkey, lol. He so far seems also seems to love the Jackie Robinson, Teddy Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E Lee, What is the world series the best as a 8 and 9 year old.

I also read these to him in the evenings and I really enjoy them as a 40 year old father. I have learned so much from them as well. Sometimes I read them before or after my son in order to have an educated discussion with him about the subject of the book. I really also get alot out of them as well.

We love this series

We love this series. We own maybe 9-10 different tittles. My 7 year old and me like to read them together. We've learned a lot of interesting facts about important figures and historic moments as well as current.

A great ballplayer and humanitarian

This is my son's first book from the Who Was...series, and he really enjoyed it. I had told him a bit about Roberto Clemente a few years ago but this gave him more details. I read some of it myself and can see it is well-written and informative. The Abraham Lincoln and Albert Einstein books are next!

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Title: Shadow Magic

Author: Joshua Khan

Narrator: Ramon de Ocampo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-12-16

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Thorn, an outlaw's son, wasn't supposed to be a slave. He's been sold to Tyburn, an executioner, and they're headed to Castle Gloom in Gehenna, the land of the undead, where Thorn will probably be fed to a vampire.

Lilith Shadow wasn't supposed to be ruler of Gehenna. But following the murder of her family, young Lily became the last surviving member of House Shadow, a long line of dark sorcerers. Her country is surrounded by enemies, and the only way she can save it is by embracing her heritage and practicing the magic of the undead. But how can she when, as a girl, magic is forbidden to her?

Just when it looks like Lily will have to leave her home forever, Thorn arrives at Castle Gloom. A sudden death brings them together, inspires them to break the rules, and leads them to soar to new heights in this fantasy with all the sparkle and luster of a starry night sky.

Members Reviews:

took a bit to get into it.

but it turned out to be quite good. it has a rather childish charm that grows on you. looking forward to the next instalment.