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Title: Nate Rocks the World

Author: Karen Pokras Toz

Narrator: James Lorenz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-08-12

Publisher: Karen Pokras Toz

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

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Ten-year-old Nathan Rockledge cannot catch a break. After all, life as a fourth-grader can be hazardous - what with science projects to deal with and recess football games to avoid. Everyone, including his best friend Tommy, seems to have bad luck when hanging around Nathan. Throw in an older sister who is a royal pain, a dad who is stuck in the past, and a mom who keeps trying to poison him with her awful cooking, and poor Nathan's life as a fourth-grader appears to be completely doomed. Armed only with his sketchpad, his imagination, and his wits, Nathan Rockledge navigates the perils of the fourth grade in style, to emerge heroic, as Nate Rocks, proving that even a ten-year-old can accomplish great things.

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Members Reviews:

Nate Rocks is Ramona Quimby for boys!

Why I Think Boys May Enjoy This

When I first read this book description, I actually thought it was a fantasy book (it made me think of ChalkZone, the old Nickelodeon cartoon). In truth, this is actually a pure middle grade literary fiction book and is all the better for it. When I finished reading, my very first thought was: "Nate is Ramona Quimby for boys and the modern generation!" And if you've read my #BooksForBoys reviews, you know my very first one was a Beverly Cleary book. Toz does a fantastic job of really diving into the head of her main character and focusing on the things that drive a 10 year old boy's day-to-day motivations (well-meaning but annoying parents, a pain in the butt big sister, movies and hanging out with his best friend, school).

However, Toz takes this to another level with Nate's insanely awesome imagination in the form of his drawings and daydreaming. She really captures how easy it is for a single thing (for example, a classmate getting a 'spy' pen from a trip to Washington, DC) can trigger a far-fetched adventure in the mind of an imaginative pre-teen boy. Even if it does mean getting in trouble for doodling all over a spelling test.

For the adults in the audience, the story plays out much likeÂThe Secret Life of Walter MittyÂ(most recently adapted into a Ben Stiller movie in 2013), where we are thrown into Nate's daydreams seamlessly from his everyday world. This is why it's easy to feel like this could just as well be a fantasy story where Nate's drawings literally DO come to life (because from his perspective [and ours due to Toz's smart use of 1st Person Present POV], they DO!). At the end of the day, Nate is a very wonderful character that any young boy could easily relate to and I can't wait to read the other three books in the series.

Content/Appropriateness

This is a perfectly done middle grade book that works for all ages. A strong reader as young as 8 could read it solo but it really does hit that late elementary school/early middle school target absolutely perfectly. There is some talk of middle grade appropriate boy/girl talk (Nate think they're yucky, his sister is in love with a pop star) but nothing else other than healthy, appropriate family relationships and school interactions.

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Title: Neznajka na Lune

Author: N. Nosov

Narrator: R. Gofurov

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-04-12

Publisher: Dmytro Strelbytskyy

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Kniga Nikolaya Nosova Neznayka na Lune yavlyaetsya prodolzheniem knig Priklyucheniya Neznayki i ego druzey i Neznayka v Solnechnom gorode.

Glavnyie geroi knigi korotyishki: Neznayki i ego druzya - professor Zvezdochkin, Ponchik, doktor Pilyulkin, Vintik, Shpuntik i drugie. V knige korotyishki, postroiv raketu, otpravlyayutsya v kosmicheskoe puteshestvie na Lunu, gde s nimi proishodit mnozhestvo neobyichaynyih priklyucheniy.

Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Members Reviews:

Great book!!!

I have read this book before and i loved it! You cannot stop reading it whether you are an adult or a child! Nosov is a talent! Sooo worth reading!!!

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Title: Flesh and Blood So Cheap

Subtitle: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy

Author: Albert Marrin

Narrator: John H. Mayer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-14-12

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City burst into flames. The factory was crowded. The doors were locked to ensure workers stayed inside. One hundred forty-six people - mostly women - perished; it was one of the most lethal workplace fires in American history, until September 11, 2001.

But the story of the fire is not the story of one accidental moment in time. It is a story of immigration and hard work to make it in a new country, as Italians and Jews and others traveled to America to find a better life. It is the story of poor working conditions and greedy bosses, as garment workers discovered the endless sacrifices required to make ends meet. It is the story of unimaginable, but avoidable, disaster. And it is the story of the unquenchable pride and activism of fearless immigrants and women who stood up to business, got America on their side, and finally changed working conditions for our entire nation, initiating radical new laws we take for granted today.

With Flesh and Blood So Cheap, Albert Marrin has crafted a gripping, nuanced, and poignant account of one of America's defining tragedies.

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Critic Reviews:

"Published to coincide with the centennial anniversary of the 1911 fire that erupted in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, this powerful chronicle examines the circumstances surrounding the disaster.... Marrin's message that protecting human dignity is our shared responsibility is vitally resonant." (Publishers Weekly)

"Sure to spark discussion, this standout title concludes with source notes and suggested-reading lists that will lead students to further resources for research and debate." (Booklist)

"The writing is compelling and detailed, and the author effectively manages to bridge the gap between detached expository writing and emotionally charged content...this is a useful and thoughtful addition to any American history collection."School Library Journal,

Members Reviews:

Gripping history

In this National Book Award Finalist, Marrin provides a thorough overview of the conditions and events that lead up to and contributed to the Triangle Waist Company fire. He also discusses what happened afterwords and how it might have been prevented. He goes on to highlight the fact that such sweatshops and factories are still with us today, both inside and outside the United States. He makes it clear that the labor movement is far from over. He also looks at both sides of the issue, those who support such shops and those who do not. This can leave the impression that sweatshops do have a place in society, but I don't think that is what he was trying to say. I believe he was just showing why people work in such factories and shops. I did find it a bit jarring to leap from the early 1900s all the way to present day. It would have been nice to have more information on what happened in between the two time periods. I appreciated the numerous quotes and stories of real people who were there. In fact the most powerful part of this book are the quotes from eyewitnesses.

An excellent concise history of a tragic fire that followed shortly ...

An excellent concise history of a tragic fire that followed shortly after the equally tragic Newark Factory Fire.

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Title: Jungle Doctor Spots a Leopard

Author: Paul White

Narrator: Paul Michael

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-13-12

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Fear has gripped the hearts of the villagers. A killer leopard is moving closer and closer - a leopard which has only four toes on one foot. Old ex-chief Madole is also missing a finger. Could it be that he is using witchcraft to turn himself into a leopard, seeking revenge on those who took away his power?

Another thrilling adventure from Paul White based in Mvumi hospital, Tanzania.

Members Reviews:

Loved it

Excellently written. Masterfully performed! Kept the kids on the edge of their seats. Exciting exciting exciting. And good Gospel all throughout. Wonderful read/listen.

A joy and a delight

To listen to the stories I read as a child narrated so well is a real delight. Thank you for producing these and brining back fond memories.

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Title: A Gift of Magic

Author: Lois Duncan

Narrator: Casey Holloway

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-19-12

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

When the old woman died, she left her grandchild Nancy with the extraordinary gift of magic. Nancy can read people's minds, know their thoughts, and make them do what she wants. Will she use her gift for good, or satisfy her own selfish desire?

Lois Duncan presents a paranormal rollercoaster ride with goose bumps at every turn.

Members Reviews:

Amazing

I love books music dance and magic what more is there to say I love it!

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Title: Stones of Ravenglass

Subtitle: Chronicles of the Red King, Book 2

Author: Jenny Nimmo

Narrator: John Keating

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-01-12

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This is the second audiobook in New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Jenny Nimmo's new series chronicling the origin and the adventures of Charlie Bone's magical ancestor, the Red King.

Timoken, a magician king, has found a new home in a castle in Britain. But when an evil steward takes control of the castle, he imprisons Timoken and wreaks havoc on surrounding villages. With the help of Gabar, the talking camel, Timoken escapes and embarks on a quest to find and rescue his friends, and build himself a kingdom to call home for good.

In this brand-new series, best-selling author Jenny Nimmo takes listeners on an extraordinary quest with one of her most powerful and mysterious characters, the one who started it all for Charlie Bone.

Editorial Reviews:

In this second installment of the Chronicles of the Red King from New York Times best-selling author Jenny Nimmo, magician and lost king of a destroyed secret kingdom, Timoken believes he has found a home in Britain. When an evil steward imprisons him, Timoken escapes with the help of talking camel Gabar. Narrator John Keating's upbeat, easygoing voice is buoyed by his action-packed pacing as Timoken embarks on a quest to build his own kingdom. Keating has a real knack for the story's humorous beats, especially when Gabar resists the flirtations of a too-friendly dragon.

Members Reviews:

Excellent

I love the narrator. This series makes the Charlie Bone series even more interesting. I love the red king and how keeps acquiring more and more loyal friends.

Another wonderful story

I have listened to all of the Charley Bone series and also her Magician series. I LOVE the narrator and the stories are fun and engaging. This new book is every bit as good as the rest and somewhat less stressful (the Charley Bone series gets kind of stressful when evil characters get away with some pretty horrible things). If you've read or listened to the Charley Bone series it's fun to get to know the origin character and his experiences and how it all began.

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Title: Saffy's Angel

Author: Hilary McKay

Narrator: Julia Sawalha

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-12

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Saffron's two sisters, Cadmium and Rose, and her brother Indigo were all named from a color chart by their mother Eve, a fine-arts painter. When Saffron, known as Saffy, discovers that her name is not on the chart, it soon leads to another discovery. She has been adopted.

Life in the Banana House, as their home is called, is never dull. Caddy, the eldest, is taking driving lessons from an instructor who happens to be a very attractive young man. Indigo dreams up ways, sometimes quite dangerous, to conquer fear. Rose, the youngest, has learned how to get her own way without upsetting the other. As for Saffy, all she remembers from when she was very small is a stone angel in a garden in Italy. With the help of a newfound friend, Saffy sets out on an adventurous and sometimes hilarious search for her angel.

Members Reviews:

Brilliant, funny, believable, completely fascinating

It's highly unusual to find a series of books that is well-written (brilliantly written, in fact), warm, funny, and believable....AND that just keeps getting better.

This is the only one I can think of right now -- even classics like THE TREASURE SEEKERS and SWALLOWS & AMAZONS start to lose energy (and credibility) with the later books.

It's also unusual to find books that make you laugh and cry, without ever veering into sentimentality.

The writing throughout is brilliant -- and she has a way that I can't quite figure out of sometimes building up to a big scene, then skipping over it and letting what happened emerge in dialog which only intensifies the emotional effect. I don't want to say anything about what happens, because suspense is part of the fun, too.

READ THEM. I have just finished REreading the whole series (SAFFY'S ANGEL, INDIGO'S STAR, PERMANENT ROSE, CADDY EVER AFTER, and FOREVER ROSE) for the second time. I don't understand why these books aren't famous! I only found out about them because a friend did the new covers and posted about McKay's brilliance on Facebook.

I am recommending them to everyone I know.

My only regret is that the copies I got had the old covers (stock photos of girls) -- apparently the new ones won't be sold until the old ones sell out. The new covers are charming and capture the characters perfectly, judging by the only one I got (INDIGO'S STAR).

Libby Koponen (author)

Love the Casson Family

All of the books in the Casson Family series are great: A nice mix of humor and heart. They are very relatable to a large age group of young readers, which is unique since some can find it difficult to match age and reading level without being bored or delving into topics that are too sophisticated or heavy. There are a few British jokes and phases that may be lost to the American audience, but nothing that interferes with the enjoyment of the books. Highly recommended.

This makes a great read-aloud!

I love the Casson Family books. No one in them is perfect, but there is no character I did not end up liking. They deal with some tough family issues - adoption, marital difficulties, physical disabilities - while managing to be completely hilarious. Nothing is glossed over, yet nothing is too scary for young kids.

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Title: Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders: Egyptians

Author: Tony Robinson

Narrator: Tony Robinson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-03-12

Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The first in a fantastically funny new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson, who takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Egyptians!

It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book including:

Members Reviews:

Love it.

I loved this book if you want to learn about ancient Egypt this is the book for you

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Title: Mandie and the Cherokee Legend

Author: Lois Gladys Leppard

Narrator: Kate Forbes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-25-12

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Eleven-year-old Mandie Shaw is nervous about her trip to visit her Cherokee relatives. The journey through a North Carolina mountain forest is full of dangers like stalking panthers, and she wonders if her dead fathers kinspeople will even like her once she arrives. But the trip to the Indian reservation is only the beginning of Mandies many adventures. When Mandie and her friends get lost in a secret cave, they discover a pile of gold left behind by a legendary Cherokee chief. Is it really cursed, as legend insists? Faced with kidnappers, thieves, and the Carolina wilderness, Mandie uses the strength she finds in her faith in God to choose the proper path - for both herself and the Cherokee people. A warm-hearted sequel to Mandie and the Secret Tunnel, Mandie and the Cherokee Legend provides all the thrills listeners of this series have come to expect, colorfully voiced by Kate Forbess sparkling narration.

Members Reviews:

Great story for the family

Great follow up. Enjoyed our road trip a little more. My kids didn't want to stop until the book was finished.

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Title: Rebel Fire

Subtitle: Sherlock Holmes: The Legend Begins, Book 2

Author: Andrew Lane

Narrator: Daniel Weyman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-24-12

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Fourteen-year-old Sherlock Holmes knows that Amyus Crowe, his mysterious American tutor, has some dark secrets. But he didnt expect to find John Wilkes Booth, the notorious assassin, apparently alive and well in England - and Crowe somehow mixed up in it. When no one will tell you the truth, sometimes you have to risk all to discover it for yourself. And so begins an adventure that will take Sherlock across the Atlantic, to the center of a deadly web - where a friend is in peril and a defeated army threatens to rise again.

Rebel Fire, Andrew Lanes exciting second case for the teenage Sherlock, leads the young detective to America, straight into the heart of a shocking conspiracy.

Members Reviews:

Even better than # 1

I loved the first book in this series. This book was even better! It's adventure and mystery. It's also appropriate for all ages. I understand why it is endorsed by the Sherlock Holmes people. It's a great story about what events happened in Sherlock's teen years that shaped him into the great detective that he becomes.

This a duplicate of Red Leech

Would you try another book from Andrew Lane and/or Daniel Weyman?

I would love another book by this author. However this one isn't that. This is "Young Sherlock Holmes: The Red Leech" with a different name. Both stories are great, they are just the same story, not two different ones. So, buy one, buy the other, but don't buy both.

Well Done

Would you consider the audio edition of Rebel Fire to be better than the print version?

I consider myself a pretty harsh judge when it comes to Sherlock novels, both in writing style and story content. I felt this book was an excellent representation of a possible version of Sherlock's childhood. I have never read the printed version but I did enjoy the performer in this audio version.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I enjoyed many of the characters. The tutor, Sherlock and Mattie as well as Virginia were rich and well developed.

Which scene was your favorite?

The end of course. The wrap up is always the best.