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Title: The Mystery of the Circus Clown

Subtitle: Cam Jansen, Book 7

Author: David Adler

Narrator: Alyson Silverman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-09

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Cam is a spunky young heroine that kids have loved for over two decades. Here, Cam is in search of a clown who may be a thief - and seems to have disappeared.

©1983 David Adler; (P)2008 Penguin

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

My grandkids love these books

Love it!

Got this full collection for my daughter who is a Cam Jansen fan. She and I had read some of the books together and she liked the fact that they are mysteries--without being scary. It helped improve her reading a lot, because the structure of the stories were similar and lots of the words and language became familiar.

We are looking forward to many nights of nighttime reading together with Cam Jansen and her friends.

My 2nd grade granddaughter loved it. Used to include this series in our ...

My 2nd grade granddaughter loved it. Used to include this series in our 1st Grade reading program when I was teaching.

Five Stars

Wonderful kids book

Love the book.

Our 7 year old loves the Cam Jansen books.

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Title: Outcast

Author: Rosemary Sutcliff

Narrator: Johanna Ward

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-08

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Rejected by the only life he knew, the boy turns to his own people, but Rome too rejects him. Lost, bewildered, a captive in his father's land, he escaped from slavery only to be captured again and condemned to labor on the rowing benches of a galley of the Rhenus Fleet. Will Beric ever find ultimate happiness?

Rosemary Sutcliff provides a fine and exciting story with a background of Roman Britain that rings true from the first page to the last.

Critic Reviews:

"Outcast comes to life under Johanna Ward's smooth reading..." (

Reviewer's Bookwatch)

Members Reviews:

Loved by kids AND mom.

My 10 and 11 year old son and daughter listened to this in the car over the course of several weeks. They are learning about Britain in the Middle Ages, so I thought this could help bring the time period to life. Like most, my kids are captivated by fast-moving flashy movies and video games so I wasn't sure if they would connect with the older more sophisticated language and the comparatively slower pace of an audio book. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised. Every time we got in the car, I would hear, "Can we see what's happening with Beric?!?" We finished it today, and they are eager to see what our next audio adventure might be...

An excellent story

Rosemary Sutcliff is an excellent writer, and this book of hers is once again supported by one of the premier audio book narrators in Johanna Ward - a great combination making an excellent book. Not sure why Audible considers this part of Audible Kids - its great literature for all ages. The story lines are complex and rich, and the historical detail that is always part of her stories makes it not only interesting but also a learning opportunity. She was obviously fascinated with the period of time when the Roman empire was in decline and the Germanic people were beginning to assert themselves on the culture of the island. I highly recommend this book and also her classic the lantern bearers.

Great historical fiction

I was introduced to Rosemary Sutcliff's novels in a college class about children's literature, but after listening to all of her books offered by Audible and reading a few in print I realized her writing is more suitable for older teens, young adults and adults. She takes what little is known for sure about Ancient Britain and weaves it into a realistic story line, creating characters that tell us who they are through their actions without wasting words or using unnecessary explanatory narrative. What she doesn't do is add unbelievable chance encounters, romances, complicated plot twists, or head-case characters to keep readers going, so if you like that sort of historical fiction it may feel a little slow. Her style is very lyrical and Johanna Ward has the perfect voice for narrating her books. This story is interesting because it deals with cultures in both Ancient Britain and Ancient Rome, exploring the ugliness of slavery and the resiliency of the human spirit.

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Title: The Crossroads

Author: Chris Grabenstein

Narrator: J. J. Myers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-29-08

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Award-winning thriller author Chris Grabenstein fills his first book for younger listeners with the same humorous and spine-tingling storytelling that has made him a fast favorite with adults.

Critic Reviews:

"An absorbing psychological thriller...as well as a rip-roaring ghost story." (Booklist)

"J.J. Myers brings these ghostly characters to life with spine-tingling effect. Her dramatic tone and pitch steer listeners through trips to the graveyard and death-defying rescues. Myers makes Zack an appealing personality with a voice that brings old-fashioned tales to mind. She succeeds equally well with female voices, especially that of crotchety Miss Spratling, who cackles unnervingly. Arguably the best voice - throaty and menacing - is that of Clint Eberhart, the ghost who starts it all. Myers continues the satisfying oral tradition of ghost stories with this fun, creepy selection."(AudioFile)

"Myers ably straddles the line between satisfying safe chills and sleeplessness by keeping her tones light while imbuing the malevolent characters with a touch of evil. Younger listeners will identify with the youthful characterization of 11-year-old Zack, while older kids will appreciate the fast pace, which heightens creepy suspense as two boys unravel the mystery of a 50-year-old crime that occurred at the crossroads behind Zack's Connecticut home. This fine production retains the atmosphere of a classic campfire ghost tale and is a surefire bet to satisfy repeated requests for 'something scary." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Great story for listeners of all ages!

This is the first children's book by Grabenstein, the award-winning author of the excellent "John Ceepak" mysteries (they're on audible.com and I recommend you begin with the first: TILT-A-WHIRL!). I'll bet if you download this one for your kids the whole family will end up listening to it -- it's a fun ghost story that will keep you wondering what's next.

Great Story, Wonderful Narrator!

A librarian friend told me this audiobook had won an award, so I got it for some long family drives over the Holidays. It was a big hit! My kids (boy 9 & girl 11) loved it, but my husband & I did too! It's a wonderful story and this narrator really brought the characters to life! I just bought the sequel (THE HANGING HILL) by the same author/narrator team. We all agreed not to wait for our next long drive -- we want to hear it right away!

Great listen, spooky story

I listened to the audiobook to screen this for our children ages 11 and 13. Started reading the book to them last night. They love it! Fun story, spooky but not too scary. Plenty of action. Well performed.

We loved all of the Cepac stories. Thought this would be worth a shot. Glad we picked it.

Thanks Chris :-)

Cute, Great story, slightly dark for elementary age

Really enjoyed this book. The narration was great and really pulls you into the story. It had a fun meandering feel to it but once pieces of the mystery starts clicking together it was very hard to pause or put it down.

Loved it!

I enjoyed it so much I listened to it in one sitting and I am an adult.

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Title: Ruth and Naomi

Author: Allan H. Kelly

Narrator: Frances H. Kelley

Format: Abridged

Length: 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-12-08

Publisher: Eye in the Ear

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Israel once suffered a dreadful drought, which forced a mother named Naomi to move her family to the heathen country of Moab where there was plenty of water. There they met a wonderful woman named Ruth, who helped them to start a new life. Years later Naomi returned home to Israel, accompanied by Ruth, who now believed in the God of Israel.

(P)2008 Eye in the Ear

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Title: The Halloween Tree (Dramatized)

Author: Ray Bradbury

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 07-10-08

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 99 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Featuring the evocative prose and imagery of Ray Bradbury, the fine acting of the Colonial Radio Theater players, and atmospheric music and sound effects, this story will send shivers of delight (and spine-chilling terror) through listeners young and old, long after the last candle has died in your jack-o'-lantern.

Members Reviews:

A well told story of frightful adventure.

What made the experience of listening to The Halloween Tree (Dramatized) the most enjoyable?

As I listened to the story being told I could picture it in my mind. I read a review in which they stated this should have been a cartoon movie. As I listened I had to agree. Then as I listened more and the images the story brought to mind became more and more vivid, I realize it had! Cartoon Network made a movie out of it with Leonard Nemoy as Moundshroud and Ray Bradbury himself doing the narration. While this dramatization was not from that cartoon, it could easily have fit in with it.

This was reminiscent of early 1900's where families would sit around the radio to listen to the stories being told. Sound effects, music, song. all in all a GREAT production.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Halloween Tree (Dramatized)?

It is hard to pick a favorite moment. Each jump through time brought on an exciting moment as you hang on every word to find out where they were now and what the situations was going to be.

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

Twenty minutes into the story I had to stop it and gather my kids with me in the den and then I started it again. We all enjoyed it together as a family.

Enjoyed the Change of Pace...

If you could sum up The Halloween Tree (Dramatized) in three words, what would they be?

Fun

Engaging

Enchanting

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Halloween Tree (Dramatized)?

I think for me the most memorable moment is when the boys understand the meaning behind Halloween and the costumes they are wearing. Plus, in that moment realizing the ultimate sacrifice they must make for their friend, Pip.

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

With the book being dramatized, I would have never heard several different voices, music, and sound effects that the book brings into play.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Well, there is already a movie made about it in cartoon form, but probably: The adventure of finding the true meaning behind Halloween.

Any additional comments?

The book is very condensed and somewhat different from the book that I read and I guess that was to keep to the essence of the dramatization. The real book does differ from the movie in some ways.

Make it part of your Halloween tradition

A whimsical trip through Halloween's history, and cultural traditions from around the world. My kids loved it, but I've found that even as an adult I still find myself feeling like it's not really Halloween until I read it (or listen to it).

My First Audio Book..Perfect Experience

I listened while I worked...which consists of telephone calls & being in triage in medical field...so didn't listen too hard...however the background noise was appreciated bc not too invasive ...& what I did hear was interesting . I love plays musicals drama..so the dramatization is definently a plus.

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Title: Teach Me Spanish

Author: Judy R Mahoney

Narrator: Maria Diaz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-30-08

Publisher: Teach Me Tapes

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Follow a story narrated in Spanish as you learn useful words of eveyday life including greetings, numbers, colors, days of the week, family members, body parts, and more.

Intertwined throughout the story are 21 favorite children's song in Spanish and English to reinforce music memory.

Features songs in the series include: "Are You Sleeping?", "The More We Get Together", "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", "The Wheels on the Car", "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes", "Six Little Ducks", and many more.

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Title: Skulduggery Pleasant

Subtitle: Playing with Fire

Author: Derek Landy

Narrator: Rupert Degas

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-15-08

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

With Baron Vengeous after the deadly armour of Lord Vile, and pretty much everyone out to kill Valkyrie, the daring detective duo face their biggest challenge yet. But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home...?

Critic Reviews:

"This production is exactly the reason young adult fantasy fare can work so well as audio entertainment. Narrator Rupert Degas...does a bang-up job here....This is dark comic fantasy, and Degass timing and complete grasp of the main character's personality couldnt be better." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Heaps of fun to listen to.

Two of the books in this series were not available on audible which REALLY spoilt the experience overall

Good journey fodder

Both sons enjoying this series. Good mixture of slightly scary and decent plot. Is leading them back into reading the books too.

Superb

It never occured to me that Skullduggery would be Irish but this works so well and makes the humour so much funnier. Excellent narration & I have already downloaded the next two books in the series.

Good

One of the best books

Looking forward to the next book and after that the next and the next

And so on.

Scary for this age 9

Not for the deep thinker, science fantasy fun

What did you like best about Playing with Fire? What did you like least?

Well read and moved along at a good pace. Character descriptions painted a clear picture in the head.

What will your next listen be?

Probably I Claudius, fancy a bit of Roman drama

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Narrator was very good, one of the books strengths

Could you see Playing with Fire being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

No, unless it was a cartoon. Would not get a large enough following.

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Title: The Declaration

Author: Gemma Malley

Narrator: Charlotte Parry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Gemma Malley's debut won praise for its powerful message and vision of a frightening future that seems all too near.

Members Reviews:

Awesome Story!

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

In the up-and-coming trend of dystopian fiction, this can definitely hold its own. You can't help but love Surplus Anna and want to see her freed of her situation. I became so involved in the story, tears flowed at its end. Beautiful example of love. It's also a series (perhaps a triology?), and I'm glad I get more time with the characters.

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

The ending was beautiful. A perfect ending, tragic, but necessary.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Charlotte Parry did a great job reading the story. The only thing I didn't like was you could hear her swallowing as well as hearing her mouth move.

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

The end! Read it!

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Title: Dial-a-Ghost

Author: Eva Ibbotson

Narrator: Morwenna Banks

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-08

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

"Get me some ghosts," said Fulton Snoddle-Brittle. "Frightful and dangerous ghosts!" Fulton has gone to the Dial-a-Ghost agency with an evil plan. He wants to hire some truly terrifying ghosts to scare his nephew Oliver to death.

But Oliver likes ghosts. And the peculiar ones he meets at Helton Hall decide at once to help him outwit the wicked Snodde-Brittles.

Critic Reviews:

"You'll love this chain-rattlingly, blood-oozingly hilarious story." (Daily Telegraph)

Members Reviews:

Fun and Engaging

My 4 and 10 year old girls and my 10 year old boy all love this story, which "isn't scary at all." The narrator was the perfect choice, between her British accent (the story takes place in post WWII England), and her willingness to assume the voices of a full spectrum of characters.

A must for young boys with Asthma

My 7 yr old ended up in hospital after a chest infection/possible asthma attack. We spent the night there and were given an inhaler to use for a few days.

Imagine my surprise and delight when the hero of this (randomly) downloaded story has asthma! It features a quite realistic terror related asthma attack, and prominently features an inhaler.

Oliver (our hero) inherits a huge mansion. His evil cousins find out about his asthma and decide to trigger an attack by hiring some particularly evil and vicious child hating ghosts. They hope this will kill him. There is a mix up at the agency and what Oliver actually gets is a ghostly guardian family who become his best friends.

The language is quite strong; so not for very young children or nervous types. There is blood, and lots of implied violence. I would however recommend this for any children over the age of 6 who are prone to asthma or breathing problems. It allowed myself and my son to discuss Oliver and his breathing problems, throwing light on how scary or not it can be.

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Title: The Big One-Oh

Author: Dean Pitchford

Narrator: Dean Pitchford

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-08

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Of course things don't work out as Charley plans. In trying to make friends, he ends up inviting the class bully Cougar to come, and that's before he ruins the cake and burns down the garage. By the time of the big day, Charley's home really is a house of horrors. Will Charley be able to pull it together before the big one-oh becomes the big OH-NO!?

From start to finish, The Big One-Oh is a laugh-out-loud riot, and any listener will relate to the pressures Charley faces both at school and at home in planning his special day. So put on your party hat and celebrate The Big One-Oh today!

Critic Reviews:

2008 Grammy Nominee, Best Spoken Word Album for Children

Members Reviews:

Fun

"It was fun and funny," said by a 7 and 10 year old on a road trip.

Best Author/Narrator

I love listening to books narrated by this author!

I become totally engrossed in the characters and the story. Thanks Dean for sharing your amazing gift of story and narration that make your books larger than life. I recommend your books ALL the time in my school library.