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Title: The Winter People

Author: Joseph Bruchac

Narrator: Ben Rameka

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-09

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Saxso is 14 when the British attack his village. It's 1759, and war is raging in the northeast between the British and the French, with the Abenaki people - Saxso's people - by their side. Without enough warriors to defend their homes, Saxso's village is burned to the ground. Many people are killed, but some, including Saxso's mother and two sisters, are taken hostage. Now it's up to Saxso, on his own, to track the raiders and bring his family back home...before it's too late.

©2004 Puffin; (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Members Reviews:

I liked that I was never sure what the characters were ...

I liked that I was never sure what the characters were going to do next. The author did a good job of making it feel like it was winter. I don't quite see the way the twins were described but it was an interesting way to look at twins behavior.

Three Stars

A good effort, not a 5 star, but certainly worth reading.

but the protagonist is stupid to stay in a dysfunctional relationship

The writing is superb, but the protagonist is stupid to stay in a dysfunctional relationship.

Easy to read with some romance along with suspense

Entertaining and suspenseful. Easy to read with some romance along with suspense.

and with all the positives I was expecting a really good book. But it was just downright bizarre

I read all of these reviews of this book The Winter People, and with all the positives I was expecting a really good book.

But it was just downright bizarre.

It is a very cold story about very cold people who are rich and seem to use people for their own whims and advantages.

Just when you think you have something figured out about this story, the plot twists again, and again, and the ending is just plain bizarre, weird. I found myself thinking, get this over with already !! how much weirder can Phyllis Whitney get ?

I finished this book .. wondering why all the positive reviews?

Maybe I need to read it again to appreciate it but wow! not one of the best Phyllis Whitney books I have ever read.

I did like the Red Carnelian, and really liked Hunters Green, but this one?

I think I took a break after reading this book and went on to Victoria Holt and Mary Stewart books that are wonderfully enjoyable.

This Winter People.. bizarre!

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Title: Take Me There

Author: Susane Colasanti

Narrator: Suzy Myers, Bryan Kennedy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-09

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Rhiannon is devastated after the breakup with her boyfriend and wants him back. Nicole's ex is still in the picture, but she can't help having a new crush. James and Rhiannon are just friends, though he may try to take it to the next level. Will their desire to take a mean girl down a notch bring these three friends what they want...and more?

Set during one life-altering week and told in three realistic perspectives, this engaging, witty novel by the author of When It Happens shows the ups and downs of love, friendship - and karma.

Members Reviews:

AMAZING

This is book is like a dream come true to me , when I read it it's like I woke up from a long sleep , I haven't read books that good in a while .. and the narrator is excellent , don't miss this book for anything

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Title: This Country of Ours, Part 1

Author: Henrietta Marhall

Narrator: David Thorn, Bobbie Frohman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-08

Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

This Series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and The Great War (World War I). In Part 1, you'll hear stories of the exciting adventures of the explorers and pioneers, like Columbus and Cabot, who faced daunting trials to find the "New World".

1. How the Vikings of Old Sought and Found New Lands

2. The Sea of Darkness and the Great Faith of Columbus

3. How Columbus Fared Forth Upon the Sea of Darkness and came to Pleasant Lands Beyond

4. How Columbus Returned in Triumph

5. How America Was Named

6. How the Flag of England Was Planted on the Shores of the New World

7. How the Flag of France was Planted in Florida

8. How the French Founded a Colony in Florida

9. How the Spaniards Drove the French Out of Florida

10. How a Frenchman Avenged the Death of His Countrymen

11. The Adventures of Sir Humphrey Gilbert

12. About Sir Walter Raleigh's Adventures in the Golden West

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867 1941) was a British author, most famous for her works of history for children.

For decades, Marshall's books were ubiquitous in schools and home libraries. Much of the popularity of her works stems from her talent for making history read like good storytelling.

Members Reviews:

Excellent quality writing, get the kindle and hardcopy!

We use this as our grade 4 through 6 history spine. I purchased the kindle version last year and the hard copy this year. I like both for different reasons. Obviously the kindle version is highly portable, lol, we use it when we are on the go or traveling/ vacationing. However, for us there is nothing like an actual book and I think my son is happier reading off paper rather than a screen. The writing itself is some of the best quality history literature ever and I would highly recommend this kind of history literature over the textbook style.

A Nice Read - Managable Chapters

This Yesterday's Classic is an easy way to pick up the history of the U.S.A.. It's not laden with dates and history buff details but there's enough to get the big picture. Me and my homeschooled kids (9 and 10) are engaged. The chapters are not over long either.

not complete audio

Great book took off one star due to audio content - why just part 1? The rest is not even available on amazon as whisper sync. :( My 8 year old daughter enjoyed this audio book and wanted to hear the rest.

Other wise, really entertaining history for children, keeping in mind the time period will not be politically correct.

They loved it! We are excited to really dig in ...

I have glanced through it and read the first chapter to my boys. They loved it! We are excited to really dig in to it in the fall!

Good stories, but no table of contents or index

The stories are good, but it is very irritating that my copy of the book lacks chapter divisions, table of contents, and an index. I saw this title at the library and realized it was my copy that was lacking rather than the title itself. (Ours was published by Wilder Publications, LLC) We are using it for part of our homeschool history studies, and it is a real pain to match the stories to the topic we are studying.

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Title: The Story of Napoleon

Author: H. E. Marshall

Narrator: David Thorn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-08

Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Henrietta Marshall's entertaining biography of this larger than life personality. She takes us through Napoleon's colorful life, from military campaigns to his solitary end on Elba. This story brings Napoleon to life, not just a caricature with hand held in jacket and an aloof look. He achieved much in his life, although not always.

Commendable or praiseworthy yet he is famous in the history of Europe for his deedsor misdeeds.

Table of Contents

Chapter 01. Napoleon at School

Chapter 02. Napoleon an Officer

Chapter 03. Napoleon in Egypt

Chapter 04. Napoleon as Consul

Chapter 05. Napoleon as Emperor

Chapter 06. Napoleon and Prussia

Chapter 07. Napoleon and Spain

Chapter 08. Napoleon in Russia

Chapter 09. Napoleon Emperor Elba

Chapter 10. Napoleon's Last Battle

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867 1941) was a British author, most famous for her works of history for children.

For decades, Marshall's books were ubiquitous in schools and home libraries. Much of the popularity of her works stems from her talent for making history read like good storytelling.

Members Reviews:

Four Stars

Napoleon was very interesting, this book brought that to life.

This was a really good overview of Napoleon's life

This was a really good overview of Napoleon's life. I would recommend this book for junior high through high school students that want to learn who Napoleon was and what he did. I will be having my students read it this year.

LIght reading.

This book was an easy read and I would recommend it for younger readers. It was not as detailed as I had expected but it was still informative and educational.

You need to get a refund from your editor.

Within the first 2 pages I found several grammatical errors and I am not that good at grammar. Content is okay....only done with the 1st chapter but it seems like my 13 year old could have written this better as far as grammar goes.

very good to read

I think this book is suitable for children to read and get some idea about one of the heroes in European history.

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Title: This Country of Ours, Part 4

Author: Henrietta Marshall

Narrator: David Thorn, Bobbie Frohman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-08

Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

This Series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and The Great War (World War I). In Part 4, you'll hear stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies.

1. The Founding of Maryland

2. How New Amsterdam Became New York

3. How a German Ruled New York

4. Pirates!

5. The Founding of New Jersey

6. The Founding of Pennsylvania

7. How Benjamin Franklin Came to Philadelphia

8. The Founding of North and South Carolina

9. War with the Indians in North and South Carolina

10. The Founding of Georgia

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867 1941) was a British author, most famous for her works of history for children.

For decades, Marshall's books were ubiquitous in schools and home libraries. Much of the popularity of her works stems from her talent for making history read like good storytelling.

Members Reviews:

Excellent quality writing, get the kindle and hardcopy!

We use this as our grade 4 through 6 history spine. I purchased the kindle version last year and the hard copy this year. I like both for different reasons. Obviously the kindle version is highly portable, lol, we use it when we are on the go or traveling/ vacationing. However, for us there is nothing like an actual book and I think my son is happier reading off paper rather than a screen. The writing itself is some of the best quality history literature ever and I would highly recommend this kind of history literature over the textbook style.

A Nice Read - Managable Chapters

This Yesterday's Classic is an easy way to pick up the history of the U.S.A.. It's not laden with dates and history buff details but there's enough to get the big picture. Me and my homeschooled kids (9 and 10) are engaged. The chapters are not over long either.

not complete audio

Great book took off one star due to audio content - why just part 1? The rest is not even available on amazon as whisper sync. :( My 8 year old daughter enjoyed this audio book and wanted to hear the rest.

Other wise, really entertaining history for children, keeping in mind the time period will not be politically correct.

They loved it! We are excited to really dig in ...

I have glanced through it and read the first chapter to my boys. They loved it! We are excited to really dig in to it in the fall!

Good stories, but no table of contents or index

The stories are good, but it is very irritating that my copy of the book lacks chapter divisions, table of contents, and an index. I saw this title at the library and realized it was my copy that was lacking rather than the title itself. (Ours was published by Wilder Publications, LLC) We are using it for part of our homeschool history studies, and it is a real pain to match the stories to the topic we are studying.

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Title: This Country of Ours, Part 5

Author: Henrietta Marshall

Narrator: David Thorn, Bobbie Frohman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-08

Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

This Series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and The Great War (World War I). In Part 5, you'll hear stories of explorers and pioneers.

1. Stories of the French in America

2. How the Mississippi Was Discovered

3. King Williams ' War and Queen Anne's War

4. The Mississippi Bubble

5. How a Terrible Disaster Befell the British Army

6. The End of French Rule in America

7. The Rebellion of Pontiac

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867 1941) was a British author, most famous for her works of history for children.

For decades, Marshall's books were ubiquitous in schools and home libraries. Much of the popularity of her works stems from her talent for making history read like good storytelling.

Members Reviews:

Exceptional work.

Exceptional work. We loved it as an entire family. Quality reading and fascinating literature. Very well done!

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Title: Dicey's Song

Author: Cynthia Voigt

Narrator: Barbara Caruso

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

You never knew where a road would end, Dicey thought, the breeze curling around her ears, you just knew what roads ended. Not like water, which always keeps moving. Not like the stars, tossed out across the sky. But the Tillermans traveled on a road, and roads ended. Dicey's road, and James's, Maybeth's, Sammy's, had ended here. The Tillermans' road had rolled up against Gram's house, and they had tumbled off it into Gram's. Dicey grinned. Not exactly into Gram's arms, maybe not into her lap. Certainly into her life from

Dicey's Song. It took 13-year-old Dicey Tillerman all summer to get herself and her three younger siblings to their grandmothers run-down farm on the Chesapeake Bay. Now the four of them face the difficult challenges of fitting into a frightening new world, one where once again, they are outsiders. Gram told Dicey to just hold on, to do all that she could to keep the family together. The trouble is, Dicey has only two hands, and quite a few problems of her own. Growing up, she discovers, is more than just holding on to what is important, it is learning how to let go.

©1982 Cynthia Voigt (P)1992 Recorded Books,LLC

Members Reviews:

Calm easy read

There's no teen "drama" in this book, just a recounting of one family's journey. There is sadness and realization and maturing. Read the 1st book before or it might be boring since you've no context. One reviewer didn't like it but he/she is a child. An adult can appreciate it more; although, it is definitely appropriate for children- preteen or young teen.

Snoozer

Would you try another book from Cynthia Voigt and/or Barbara Caruso?

No, but I have to read "A Solitary Blue" despite disliking this book.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Not another book from this author, if I can help it.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Boring reading.

What character would you cut from Dicey's Song?

All the characters. Bah!

Any additional comments?

This book was just plain boring. Most of the dialogue was idle meaningless banter. I had to read this for my 6th grade English Class, and hated most every minute of the book. At least the audio version helped me get through the book and earn a decent grade on the assignment. Thank you Audible for making this go faster.

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Title: The Owl Service

Author: Alan Garner

Narrator: Wayne Forester

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-08

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

After hearing scratches in the attic, Alison discovers a dinner service covered in an intriguing floral owl pattern, and a series of events are set in motion that will change her life forever. Alison, her step-brother Roger, and Welsh boy Gwyn are forced into a cyclical replay of the tragic Welsh legend of Blodeuwedd, in which a woman is turned into an owl as a punishment for betraying her husband.

The Owl Service is a fabulous, multi-layered book of mystery and suspense, but also a contemporary musing on love, class structure and power.

Critic Reviews:

"Garner's remarkable writing is simple and straighforward without one wasted word. He lets the audience figure things out through action and dialogue. Characters are well defined. Experienced narrator Wayne Forester is superb. Not only does he take on the voices of disparate characters with practiced ease, he also manages it so seamlessly and immediately that it seems as though there must be two speakers." (SoundComentary.com)

Members Reviews:

For Anyone Who Loves Myth

Garner has thought deeply about myth, but instead of producing a commentary, he has written a novel, thrilling and wise, that links Welsh legend to teen angst and the gulf of adult worry that gapes before the young. This book is never straightforward in how it treats the old stories, but it never loses its way as it guides you deep into the feelings of its characters. A good example of a "kids" book that dares to do things few "adult" books could pull off.

This is a top-quality recording. The reader paints the characters well, and has complete command over the various Welsh and English voices the story calls for.

Chapter 17 is completely missing from recording

Would you try another book from Alan Garner and/or Wayne Forester?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

The performance of this book is very good, but the apparently accidental omission of an entire chapter is inexcusable. Chapter 17 is short but contains key exposition, and the rest of the book is confusing in its absence. If you purchase this audiobook, you should have a print copy handy if you don't want to be confused by the missing chapter.

About this book

This is one of the best books by him, and my favourite.

It is based on one of the old Welsh stories, it is defiantly for older listeners, due to its deep and complex narrative. I hilly recommend it, it will leave you thinking about it for a long time after you finish it. Also it?s been made into a good TV series a long time ago, for thaws of you who really like it.

A haunting classic

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

Yes, The Owl Service is a magnificent and important work. The images and symbols in it make a lasting impression.

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Title: A Girl of the Limberlost

Author: Gene Stratton-Porter

Narrator: Mary Starkey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-08

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

This is the sequel to Freckles - the moving story of a young girl whose kindness and wholesome philosophy brightens the lives of everyone she meets.

©1999 Gene Stratton-Porter; (P)2005 Books in Motion

Members Reviews:

Written in 1909 - glimpse into the period

I nearly quit listening 15 minutes into the book, I found the audio and writing style to be irritating and the combination of both was driving me mad. I decided to relax and consider it a historical lesson of writing styles and values of the time period after learning it was written in 1909, back then the New York Times thought it was great and it was widely read. Elnora collects moths and being unfamiliar with them I found a web site that shows the moths of the Limberlost and it made it a bit more interesting. Very Pollyanna-ish, proper and could use a good editing to reduce the redundancy. I probably won't read again but about mid-way was invested enough in plot enough to rewind a part I missed and listen more carefully. Could be a fun home school read to explore the values and moths.

Excellent story; imperfect audio

This is a fantastically fun and sweet story. i would easily give it 5 stars, except that the audio quality shifts throughout and is frequently quite poor, sometimes with echo, and sometimes quite muddy.

awesome book not a very good narration though.

the book is a favorite of ours but when we heard the narration it kind of set the book back a bit in our estimation of it...sometimes it echoed and no matter how we set the speakers in the vehicle she got to the point we just didn't want to hear her it wasn't that we didn't want to listen to the story.

Awkward emphasis

I loved Mary Starkey's reading of True Grit, so rushed to buy several of my favorite books read by her. My enjoyment of the stories was spoiled by her poor readings with awkward emphases in the wrong places. She often rushed through the more poetic parts, spoiling them. I hope these are redone by another reader. Freckles is the other title she spoiled.

Old time story

Sweet 100 year old story by acclaimed Indiana author, Gene Stratton - Porter. Fun read!

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Title: Science Fair

Author: Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

Narrator: Phil Gigante

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-14-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

But others want the prize too - a group of rich students and their super-ambitious, high-powered parents, who will stop at nothing to see their spoiled kids win. What these parents don't know is that an evil mastermind is using them to get hold of top-secret military technology as part of a fiendish plan to destroy the United States.

When Toby discovers this plot, he and his two best friends, Tamara and Micah, try to alert the school authorities, including the fearsome principal, known as The Hornet. But powerful forces are working against Toby and his friends: they're snared in a frame-up and get taken into federal custody, facing espionage charges. Meanwhile, the mastermind proceeds with his evil plan of destruction.

In a desperate bid to escape, the kids find themselves in league with a fairly mad scientist and two bumbling foreign dignitaries armed with cheese so smelly it is used as wolf repellent. With the seconds ticking away and the FBI close on their heels, this bizarre band sets off on a madcap mission to stop the science fair - and save the country before it's too late...

Members Reviews:

family fun

My 13 year old son and listen to this book on the way to his orthodontists appointments, they are an hours drive from our home, we could not wait to get into the car and listen to it, the narrater is fun and entertaining for people of all ages.

Funny story, great narration

Very entertaining, a little scary that the story seems plausible. Narrator gives a wonderful performance, and has a different voice for each character.