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Title: The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse

Author: Brian Farrey

Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-19-16

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A princess and a peasant girl must embark on a dangerous quest to outwit a centuries-old warning foretelling the fall of the Monarchy in this thrilling modern fairy tale.

In the center of the verdant Monarchy lies Dreadwillow Carse, a black and desolate bog that the happy people of the land do their best to ignore. Little is known about it except for one dire warning: If any monarch enters Dreadwillow Carse, then the Monarchy will fall.

Twelve-year-old Princess Jeniah yearns to know what the marsh could possibly conceal that might topple her family's thousand-year reign of peace and prosperity. Meanwhile, in the nearby town of Emberfell, where everyone lives with unending joy, a girl named Aon hides a sorrow she can never reveal. She knows that something in the carse - something that sings a haunting tune only Aon can hear - holds the cure for her sadness. Yet no matter how many times she tries to enter, the terror-inducing dreadwillow trees keep her away. After a chance meeting, Princess Jeniah and Aon hatch a plan to send Aon into the heart of the carse to unlock its darkest secret. But when Aon doesn't return, a guilt-stricken Jeniah must enter the carse to try to rescue her friend - even if it means risking the entire Monarchy.

The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse weaves together classic fairy-tale elements - a princess, a forbidden land, and a dangerous quest - in a clever, fast-paced adventure that explores the importance of asking questions and the power of friendship.

Members Reviews:

mystery and a cast of characters I instantly fell in love with. As always

Brian Farrey weaves a tale of lessons-learned and hard-fought to get there with magic, mystery and a cast of characters I instantly fell in love with. As always, his range of tone and world-building are phenomenal and must-not-be missed.

Much more a horror story than a fantasy

This was not at all what I was expecting. I was expecting a fantasy and got something much closer to horror. There is very real menace and disturbing concepts and images in the book. I'm sure many children will love the ghoulish aspects but it's not really made super clear in the book blurb. There is a central issue hinted at in the summary that is very original. Somehow, through a device we discover later, the people of the kingdom--except the royal family--feel nothing but happiness. There is no sorrow or grief or discontentment. Except for peasant girl Aon. Aon feels a pervasive sadness that she hides and feels guilty over. Somehow she feels that the answer lies in Dreadwillow Carse. The carse both draws and repels her. Princess Jeniah has a problem with the kingdom's safety that she feel somehow stems from Dreadwillow Carse but, due to an old legend, she is afraid to enter the carse herself. Aon negotiates with her to take Jeniah's place. This seems pretty simple and leads us to expect something magical with maybe some mild danger and big surprises. Instead we get life-threatening danger, gruesome images, and deep tragedy. As you can tell, I really didn't like the book, despite the good writing style and engaging story setup. I wouldn't hesitate to try another of the author's books however.

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Title: The Griefer's Revenge

Subtitle: An Unofficial League of Griefers Adventure, Book 3

Author: Winter Morgan

Narrator: Lauren Fortgang

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Can Violet and Noah protect their village from griefers and ensure the Olympic Games continue uninterrupted?

Noah and Violet's village is hosting the Olympics for Minecrafters. The events are disrupted when a TNT attack destroys the Olympic stadium. Noah and Violet are forced to gather the townspeople to wage a battle against Daniel and his powerful griefers. They all must stop the griefers before they destroy the games entirely.

With a full agenda of Olympic games, from relay races to boat races, the group has to save the legendary competition. The griefers, angered by their recent defeat, are getting their revenge on Noah and Violet. They are planning a serious attack on the town, which could have devastating consequences on the duo and their hometown. Can Violet and Noah stop the griefers in time? Will the Olympic Games go on safely? Find out in this thrilling third installment of the League of Griefers series!

Members Reviews:

Great book.

Item arrived on time. Great book.

Wow

Wow wow wow I loved this book like I said before I want to make a world like this!!Amazeballs. Loved it.

great for any kid that likes Minecraft

My son loves these books, great for any kid that likes Minecraft!

Good books. My son loves them and that's all ...

Good books. My son loves them and that's all that really matters to me.

Five Stars

thank you

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Title: Grimm House

Author: Karen McQuestion

Narrator: Stacey Glemboski

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-16

Publisher: Karen McQuestion

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A creepy, funny and imaginative tale for fans of Coraline and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

When Hadley's parents leave on a cruise and then are reported lost at sea, her perfect world is turned upside down. In a flash she is whisked away to a new life of drudgery at Grimm House where she waits on not one but two persnickety old aunts. As she grudgingly fulfills their commands of cooking, cleaning, and even after-dinner-dancing, she comes to suspect the aunts are really witches who are scheming to take the thing she loves best.

With only her wits and the help of some unlikely new friends, Hadley makes a plan to escape Grimm House and find her way home before it's too late.

Members Reviews:

Fun mysterious adventure!

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

My older kids (ages 10 and 8) really enjoyed this book that has both mystery and suspense. The book had just enough intensity to keep them interested in the story while still connecting with the characters. My son enjoyed the book so much that he listened to it over the course of just 2 days and has started listening to the story a second time.

We all thought the narrator did a good job voicing the characters and keeping the listening interested in the story.

Overall this has been a great addition to our audiobook collection!

Disclaimer:

I received this book free to review. However, all opinions are my own.

What An Awesome Story, Needs More Than Five Stars

Wow! GRIMM HOUSE was an incredibly good story. It was riveting from beginning to end and I couldn't stop listening. It was perfectly balanced with sweet (Hadley) and sour (the aunts) with some unexpected twists throughout. I loved this now as an adult, and I would've loved it as a kid. Even the animated characters (the roaches), usually unlikable critters were amazingly penned. I'm in awe at the talent of the author KAREN McQUESTION and look forward to other books by her. She's definitely on my 'author to watch' list. This was a true GEM. Grimm House was fun, exciting, thrilling, and visually captivating. I'd definitely recommend giving this a listen.

STACEY GLEMBOSKI brought this story to full circle with her excellent narration. She has a delightful voice and superb inflections and tone. She proved to be a very skilled voice actor and I hope to hear more from her in the future. She took a great book to a whole other level.

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."

Great story , narration was fantastic.

Grimm House

Hadley's parents win a cruise. They will be gone for ten days. They hire Zoey to babysit. Hadley is a dedicated dancer, and even has an empty room designed for her to practice. There is an abrupt knock at the door when a woman tells her that she is her great aunt on her mother's side. The woman, Maxine, continues to explain that Hadley's parents' ship is missing and that she will stay with her until her parents were located. She soon becomes a cook and made for her great aunts Charmane and Maxine. As if this wasn't bad enough, Hadley soon finds out there is something even more sinister in Grimm House.

Wow this book blew me away. The amazing imagery played like a movie in my mind. I listened to the audio version.

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Title: The Promise

Subtitle: Seven Wonders Journals

Author: Peter Lerangis

Narrator: Sunil Malhotra

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-09-16

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

From the lost journals of the New York Times best-selling Seven Wonders series comes the story of how Atlantis came to rest at the bottom of the sea.

Follow the threads of history back to ancient times. Two Atlantean princes, Karai and Massarym, obsessed with power and terrified of the mysterious Loculi, turned against each other in a bitter rivalry. With the future of the world at stake and nowhere to turn for guidance, the 14-year-old brothers chose fear over trust, deception over truth, and violence over brotherhood, and they changed the course of history forever.

In this final installment of the Seven Wonders Journals, dive into the heart of the mystery that started it all before the adventure concludes in Seven Wonders: The Legend of the Rift, the fifth and final book in the New York Times best-selling adventure series by Peter Lerangis, author of hundreds of books, including three titles in the 39 Clues series.

Members Reviews:

This was only a little helpful and not enjoyable

I am not sure, but are the children of Atlantis a little slow? They sound as if they are not too bright. Which baffles me complete for this was the most advanced cavitation on the earth to date. Or so they say, not with these young scientists and family members, it sounds more like a pig pickin' family reunion where the boys are arguing about which sister is prettier.

Not impressed

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Title: The Roly-Poly Pumpkin

Subtitle: The Untold Cinderella Story

Author: Sarak Ardestani

Narrator: Sarak Ardestani

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-16

Publisher: Sarak Ardestani

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

What happens when you wish for something so deeply that you want it no matter what? In this classic Persian fairy tale, a future mother's heartfelt wish literally comes true, and a baby pumpkin is born! As much joy as the pumpkin brings into its parents' life, the roly-poly pumpkin struggles while growing up for being so different from others. This lack of acceptance makes the roly-poly pumpkin keep its true identity secret. But a prince eventually discovers the beautiful girl hidden inside the pumpkin. With the unconditional love of the prince, the roly-poly pumpkin shares her magic with the world and learns how to let her own light shine. This Cinderella-like story (based on "Kadou Ghel Gheleh Zan") reminds us of being true to your heart, holding out for the one you love, and the power of love to transform us into something greater.

Members Reviews:

A delightful tale for young and old, boy and girl alike!

My son is 3 and just discovered the story of Cinderella. He loved this version of it! He kept repeating, "Whose mother will let him marry a pumpkin?" and giggling!! I personally loved how the story didn't end with "and the happy couple lived happily ever after." Instead, (as you will see when you buy it), "happily ever after" only comes after the entire community resolves its issues and is able to live together in harmony. What a story for our age! Bravo to the author and the illustrator alike for this delightful book!

Like Cinderella but better!

This is a really great story and beautifully illustrated too. It's like Cinderella but better because it has more imagination. And you get two fairy tales for the price of one because part of it is like Little Red Riding Hood. The kids love the colorful pictures.

A delightful story!

This fairytale story is a delight to read! It is no wonder that the story has been passed along from generation to generation! The illustrations are absolutely wonderful and capture the imagination!

Well done

Beautiful story. The book itself is colourful & appealing throughout.

Great for adults and kids of all ages

Charming and entertaining book. Great for adults and kids of all ages. Writing and art are top notch.

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Title: Audacity Jones to the Rescue

Author: Kirby Larson

Narrator: Lyssa Browne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-16

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

An irrepressible orphan named Audacity Jones is headed on an adventure of historic proportions! The first book in a brand-new series from beloved Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson!

Audacity Jones is an 11-year-old orphan who aches for adventure, a challenge to break up the monotony of her life at Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls. Life as a wayward girl isn't so bad; Audie has the best of friends, a clever cat companion, and plenty of books to read. Still, she longs for some excitement, like the characters in the novels she so loves encounter. So when the mysterious Commodore Crutchfield visits the school and whisks Audie off to Washington, DC, she knows she's in for the journey of a lifetime.

But soon it becomes clear that the commodore has unsavory plans for Audie - plans that involve the president of the United States and a sinister kidnapping plot. Before she knows it, Audie winds up in the White House kitchens, where she's determined to stop the commodore dead in his tracks. Can Audie save the day before it's too late?

Members Reviews:

Audacity thwarts a kidnapping

Audacity Jones opens at Miss Maisieâs School for Wayward Girls in the âPunishment Roomâ which is really a secret library. Secret, that is, except for an ingenious and crafty stray cat named Min. Audacity is an orphan and volunteers when well-to-do Commodore Crutchfield needs someone for a confidential mission in Washington. Min stows away and it soon becomes apparent that there is more to this mission than meets the eye; possibly something sinister.

Audacity becomes a cook in the White House kitchen where she meets the President and learns of a plan to kidnap his niece. She also becomes friends with Juice, a newsboy, and the three of them (donât forget the cat) become a team to thwart the plot.

Although this is a period piece taking place in 1910 we find Audacity a very modern thinking and independent young girl. The author has created a charming and witty scenario and between you and me, Iâm so pleased to encounter a YA novel that is not full of dystopian angst. The chapters that are told from the catâs Point of View are the best. This is a fun read for 8 to 12 year old girls (and boys).

A little slow

I started to read this book to my kids as a read aloud but by chapter four my daughter asked me to read a different book because she thought it was boring, which I've never heard her say before. I had to agree though - the first half of the book does not advance the plot much because of its excessive focus on character development. I read the rest of the book on my own, and it did hold my attention for the second half though I did wish it was faster paced.

This book is extremely well written in terms of historical accuracy, character development and various perspectives being told in such a way that they are separate but weave together at the end. However, I did find that on several points I got lost in the details and there were several characters that were completely superfluous.

I also found it a little difficult to suspend disbelief regarding the cat that travels hidden in a car for a week, the orphanage mistress who lets Audacity go on a trip with a strange man, and some of the twists at the end that seem a bit far fetched (like the chauffeur who is suddenly a hero after being creepy the whole book).

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Title: Top of the Class (Nearly)

Subtitle: Tom Gates, Book 9

Author: Liz Pichon

Narrator: Rupert Grint

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-22-16

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Tips for being top of the class (sadly...I did none of these things).

I'm trying to get voted onto the school council as well - but thanks to the above list it's not exactly going to plan.

Members Reviews:

nice but didn't feel the same

It was cool but one of the main features of tom gates is to see the pictures and without that kinda removes the feel

Okay

The book was theory good but it didn't tell you if tom got voted on to the school conceal but other than that I really enjoyed it

really good I absolutely loved it

I would recommend it to anyone who likes tom gates or just audible in general

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Title: The Skeleton Tree

Author: Iain Lawrence

Narrator: Christopher Gebauer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-05-16

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Award-winning author Iain Lawrence presents this modern-day adventure and classic in the making, in the vein of The Call of the Wild, Hatchet, and The Cay.

Less than 48 hours after 12-year-old Chris sets off on a sailing trip down the Alaskan coast with his uncle, their boat sinks. The only survivors are Chris and a boy named Frank, who hates Chris immediately. Chris and Frank have no radio, no flares, no food. Suddenly they've got to forage, fish, and scavenge the shore for supplies.

Chris likes the company of a curious, friendly raven more than he likes the prickly Frank. But the boys have to get along if they want to survive. Because as the days get colder and the salmon migration ends, survival will take more than sheer force of will. Eventually, in the wilderness of Alaska, the boys discover an improbable bond - and the compassion that might truly be the path to rescue.

Members Reviews:

Good page turner for boys.

I loved this one. Nice plotting, great ending, interesting characters, especially evocative setting.

Interesting, believable

Engaging. Will give this to my grandson.

Profanity has been removed from the final copy

If you've read "early reader" reviews of this book, you've probably heard about the profanity. That was only included in the Advance Reader's Copies, though. I've been informed that ALL of the profanity has been removed from the final copy. After learning that, I decided to finish the book.

This is a pretty creepy book at times, so I don't recommend it for sensitive readers. It's targeted for 8-12 year old children, but I'd recommend it for the upper ages. There are suspenseful moments, heartbreaking moments, gross ones, and just plain creepy ones. It's a story of survival in the wild, though, so maybe that should be expected.

I tend to have a special place in my heart for ravens(and black cats). They have a reputation among the superstitious folks for being bad luck and all. I consider all that nonsense. They're beautiful creatures! I was especially fond of the raven within the story, Thursday. He was precious, and one of the best characters written. His parts, especially in connection with Chris, were my favorite to read.

Frank was hard to deal with. He was so incredibly mean and just plain horrible! So mean, that I didn't even care to read more about him when I first decided to not finish the book. Thankfully, I did finish it, though. As hard as it is to read the parts with him in them(seriously hard, y'all!), he's worth reading to the end and learning more about.

I do have to warn you that this is one of those books that don't really have an ending. You get enough to form one for yourself, so you're not completely left hanging. (I hate those kinds of endings!) While I'd have liked a bit more, I was mostly left satisfied.

In the end, this is a great book for younger readers that aren't overly sensitive. There's plenty of action and adventure to keep most readers satisfied.

It's not a happy book, but it's a really good book

Nothing is perfect in this book. Well, you know, nothing is perfect in real life either... This isn't the kind of book you read to escape to a fantasy land where everything is perfect and you're some kind of superhero... It doesn't coddle you or make all of your wishes come true. It's a harsh look at being stranded in Alaska.

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Title: Millicent Min, Girl Genius

Author: Lisa Yee

Narrator: Keiko Agena

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-21-15

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Who would have thought being smart could be so hard (and funny)?

Millicent Min is having a bad summer. Her fellow high school students hate her for setting the curve. Her fellow 11-year-olds hate her for going to high school. And her mother has arranged for her to tutor Stanford Wong, the poster boy for Chinese geekdom.

But then Millie meets Emily. Emily doesn't know Millicent's IQ score. She actually thinks Millie is cool. And if Millie can hide her awards, ignore her grandmother's advice, swear her parents to silence, blackmail Stanford, and keep all her lies straight, she just might make her first friend. What's it going to take? Sheer genius.

Members Reviews:

Girl genius

This book was filled with challenges, surprises, and SO much more! I think that the author did an amazing job by telling Millicent Min and Emily's bumpy, (but fun) friendship. This was the best book that I have ever read.

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Title: City of Thirst

Author: Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis

Narrator: Pat Young

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-20-15

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Carrie Ryan and John Parke Davis transport listeners back to the boundless world of the Pirate Stream in this engaging and exhilarating sequel to the highly acclaimed The Map to Everywhere that is equal parts adventure, humor, and heart!

When the magical waters of the Pirate Stream begin flooding Marrill's world, the only way to stop the destruction is to return to the stream and find the source of the mysterious Iron Tide. Reunited with her best friend, Fin - who has been forgotten all over again - Marrill, her disbelieving babysitter, and the Enterprising Kraken crew must make the treacherous trek to the towering, sliding, impossible world of Monerva and uncover the secrets of its long-lost wish machine. Only there can Fin wish to finally be remembered. Only there can Marrill wish to save her world and all the people she loves. But to get everything they've ever wanted, Marrill and Fin may have to give up on the most important thing they already have: each other.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

Members Reviews:

I Like the Other Narrator Better

A great MG Fantasy that suffers from a change of narrators.

BOOK DETAILS:

The City of Thirst by Carrie Ryan & John Parke David, read by Pat Young & Casey Holloway, published by Hachette Audio (2015) / Length: 9 hrs 59 min

SERIES INFO:

This is Book #2 of "The Map to Everywhere" series. Book #3, Shadows of the Lost Sun, is scheduled to be published on 1/10/17. Check out my review of Book #1

**This review may contain spoilers for the previous book.**

SUMMARY:

I really struggled to get past the change of narrators on this one.

Although it is still humorous and fun, the stakes have been raised and the conflict isn't all with people outside the team.

I would like to see more development for the side characters in the next one.

CHARACTERS:

Marrill: It is sometimes easy to forget that other than her father and her mother, who is very ill, she doesn't really have a lot more experience with friendship than Fin does. In this book she struggles with truly heavy problems, and doesn't quite know how work with Fin rather than alone.

Fin: He really struggles in this book with knowing how to make decisions that are truly right and not just right for him. Some of them should be "no-brainers," but for someone who has been on his own for most of his life, it's not that easy.

The Naysayer continues to be a favorite; and I like the addition of Remy, she's funny. We learned a tiny smidgen more about Coll and his migrating tattoo.

WORLDBUILDING:

The majority of the book is spent in a fascinating city that is constantly sinking. Its inhabitants spend all day, every day, working to rescue the sinking parts and move them back to the top.

Before arriving there, our team visits an interesting archipelago where gravity is more than a bit wonky.

PLOT:

The book begins with a piece of corrected homework in which Marrill gives us some backstory.