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Title: Out of This World

Author: Douglas E. Richards

Narrator: Josh Hurley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-14-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

The latest from New York Times best-selling author Douglas E. Richards, Out of This World is a wildly entertaining science fiction/fantasy adventure for kids and adults alike. Ages nine to adult.

To save their parents, they will have to travel to unknown worlds. Too bad the natives on each world all seem to want them dead.

Zachary and Jenna Lane are a brother and sister pair who would much rather tease and trick each other than work together. But when their parents vanish before their eyes through a mysterious shimmering portal, the two kids join forces and venture through a series of fantastic worlds in an effort to rescue them.

But each world is more treacherous than the last, and staying alive for even a day will prove to be the ultimate test of their wits, courage, and determination. And when they finally puzzle out what is happening to them and why, the impossible happens: Things get even worse. Because far more is at stake than just their lives. And the odds against them could not be any greater....

Out of This World is a fast-paced adventure sure to delight young and old alike, packed with breakneck action, brilliant escapes, thrilling cliffhangers, and plenty of heart.

Members Reviews:

great!

loved this book!!! It was a very interesting idea and storyline. The author is very talented.

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Title: Wizards and Heroes

Subtitle: Wizard Series, Book 1

Author: Clark Graham

Narrator: Daniel Nicolai

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-17

Publisher: Clark Graham

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Jason dreams every night that he is transported to a dark and foreboding land where evil prevails and good struggles. It is a land of swords and sorcery, with castles and roaming monsters.

Each night the dream is just of continuation of the last. Jason can keep it to himself until he gets hurt in the dream world and wakes up bleeding!

His teachers worry that he is being abused by the parents, the parents think he is sleep walking and getting hurt and his school counselor is just trying to get to the bottom of it.

Meanwhile Jason must deal with an evil king who wants him dead, monsters attacking him, and a massive wall of ice that he must scale. Will Jason find someone who will believe him before it is too late?

Members Reviews:

Loved it.

A great book for young teens and anyone who likes wizards. I want to read more. I received this audio book for free at my request and voluntarily reviewed.

Good!

I listened to this with my 14 year old and we both really enjoyed it. Great narration. Can't wait for book 2!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. The fact that I was gifted this book had no influence over my opinion of it.

A decent start of a new series

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

I liked the premise of this story quite a lot, which is why I opted to pick it up. The author did a decent job of execution, though some of the adult's reactions weren't what I would consider realistic. It wasn't a huge detraction for me, just something I noticed. I still enjoyed the book. The narrator did a good job on the narration, though I noticed a slight echo throughout the whole book. Kind of that, recording in a bathroom sort of sound quality, though not that bad... Anyway, it's a fun book with a decent story and narrator. It's a little short to me for a credit, but certainly worth picking up on sale.

Good Story

Good story, and good narration. This is another book where I wish the star system could be broken down a little better. I gave the story 4 stars, it's not that good, but it wasn't a 3 star either. Narration is good, not great, but good for the story.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Bonus points for creativity...

I'm a bit torn on this book... it's very creative which I like, but it's taken so far that I have a hard time buying it. I enjoyed listening to it but I had to firmly tell myself "this is fiction, you don't have to believe that this is real or even probable." I had a tough time with the adults reactions, I don't know any adults who would react like that.

That said... it's fiction and it's fun and amusing to listen to.

I wasn't a fan of the character voices but they were consistent and distinct. The delivery suited the story and matched the tone nicely.

I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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Title: The Reaping

Subtitle: The Seeds Trilogy, Book 2

Author: K. Makansi

Narrator: Ivy Tara Blair

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-16

Publisher: Blank Slate Communications

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Remy Alexander wants justice. After narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Sector only to watch her world burn around her, she will defy everyone to find her revenge.

Valerian Orlean wants truth. After learning what evils the Sector is truly capable of, he must confront his past in order to create a better future.

In a world where deadly secrets lurk around every corner and the food you eat can enlighten or enslave you, Remy and Vale must walk the line between hope and hate, love and loss, violence and vengeance, in order to unite - or destroy - their world.

The Reaping, the second book in the Seeds trilogy, will thrust the Resistance into the spotlight, as the Okarian Sector publicly brands them as traitors and terrorists. As Remy struggles to find herself in a world where revenge has become her raison d'etre, and Vale tries to make sense of who he is despite his identity as an Orlean, the two are forced to fight together against enemies more deadly than they ever could have imagined. As they venture through the Wilds, onto a farm, and deep into the Sector's dangerous No-Go zones, they will find the path to truth or they will die in the attempt.

Critic Reviews:

"

The Reaping is one of those books you can just completely get lost in." (Jessica P. West, author of

Red River Rangers)

Members Reviews:

SIMPLY AMAZING!!

This series is a winner! If you like the Divergent series then you will absolutely LOVE this series. So much suspense and excitement. The characters are very well developed. Set in Dystopia - this is a world in which you honestly can imagine existing. The plight for human freedom in this world is so powerful that you will actually be at the edge of your seat. I am eager to see how it ends in the last of the series. NEEDS TO BE MADE INTO A MOVIE SERIES!!

Missing chapters = poor experience

Live the story so far. But since the kindle version of the book is missing several chapters there are holes in the story where I feel I am missing vital information regarding the progression of plot and character development. Please fix this so I can fully enjoy the book.

Missing chapters

Love this series but book 2 is missing multiple chapters on the kindle version. Tried to return and download again but the same chapters were still missing. :(

I would give it 5 CONSTELLATIONS if I could!

This is a very intriguing continuation; it manages to avoid the usual weakness of the second volume of a trilogy.

One of the things I liked the best was the reality that folks in their 20's (or 50's or 60's, for that matter) do not make plans which stand the test of actual battle; the plan goes to heck when the shooting starts. Way too many books with miraculous escapes and heroes who survive unscathed no matter what the circumstances.

Characters continue to develop well, and some of the new characters are unforgettable.

Alternative low-impact living are explored, which is cool.

Looking forward to the next installment!

it was with great anticipation, and greater expectations that I

it was with great anticipation , and greater expectations that I , with bated breath that i waited for the release of the 2nd volume in the Seeds Trilogy.

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Title: One Eyed Cat

Author: Paula Fox

Narrator: Donna Postel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-12-16

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Ned Wallis knows he's forbidden to touch the rifle in the attic. But he can't resist sneaking it out of the house just once. Before he realizes it, Ned takes a shot at a dark shadow. When Ned returns home, he's sure he sees a face looking down at him from the attic window.

Who has seen and heard him? Ned's feelings of guilt and fear only get worse when one day, while helping an elderly neighbor, he spots a wild cat with one eye missing. Could this be the thing Ned shot at that night?

Members Reviews:

Four Stars

Good reading material for the boys

Three Stars

Haven't read it all yet. But so far not what I expected!

THe Fruits of Impatience and Disobedience

"Shoot First--Suffer Consequences Later"

Fox's introspective YA novel reveals the inner torment of a boy who acted rashly and regretted it for over a week. In the mid 1930's of rural NY state the minister's son, Ned, is almost 11 when he receives an early birthday gift from his indulgent uncle: an air rifle. However, his wise but stern father insists that Ned is too young to use it properly, so he stores it in the attic--until the boy is 14! Three years to wait...!

Well, what kid could resist temptation that long! It was totally unrealistic of his father and too naive to store it within easy reach of a normal kid. Willing to defy paternal decree and proving unusually disobedient Ned sneaks upstairs and removes the rifle. With no definite thought of actually Shooting it he takes it outside late one night and looks down the sights with illicit glee. Suddenly his eye catches the shadow of a movement and his finger instantly responds--as if with a will of its own. Guilt immediately sets in as Ned realizes that someone was watching the entire incident from the attic window and surely will rat him out. Will his accuser turn out to be his pious father, his invalid mother or the disliked but necessary housekeeper?

This psychological novel focuses less on action and plotting than the cruel results of that one hasty act, as it examines the consequences of developing a sense of morality. When he notices a mangy, feral cat, cared for his elderly neighbor, Ned is shocked to discover that the poor animal has only one eye (which makes hunting difficult), is deaf and seems to have a nervous tick. Did Ned's single fateful shot hit this innocent creature? Is he to blame for its pitiful condition? Convinced that his wanton act of disobedience is the direct cause of the cat's pitiful state Ned's conscience finally kicks in. He is tortured by the blatant, visible evidence of his guilt: direct disobedience to his father and the needless suffering of the cat. Wracked by guilt and fear of discovery he feels an obligation to help Mr. Scully care for the defective animal.

Should he stumble forward and confess his possible--probable--shameful role of inadvertent cruelty to animals? Or will he find himself under some terrible obligation to silence or placate his accuser who has yet to step forward in malicious triumph? The only positive after effect is his developing compassion toward both the ailing cat and his frail old neighbor. But young Ned learns a bitter lesson: that his actions can have far-reaching effects on others. Refusing to confess he unwittingly denies himself the healing grace of Forgiveness--stumbling along locked in the isolation of his soul.

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Title: Ella, the Slayer

Subtitle: Serenity House, Book 1

Author: A. W. Exley

Narrator: Gabrielle de Cuir

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-15-16

Publisher: Skyboat Media

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

The flu pandemic of 1918 took millions of souls within a few short weeks. Except it wasn't flu, and death gave them back.

Seventeen-year-old Ella copes the best she can by caring for her war-injured father, scrubbing the floors, and slaying the undead that attack the locals. Like rats, these vermin spread pestilence with every bite. Ella's world collides with another when she nearly decapitates a handsome stranger - one who is very much alive.

Seth deMage, the new Duke of Leithfield, has returned to his ancestral home with a mission from the War Office: control the plague of vermin in rural Somerset. He needs help; he just didn't expect to find it in a katana-wielding scullery maid.

Working alongside Seth blurs the line between their positions, and Ella glimpses a future she never dreamed was possible. But in overstepping society's boundaries, Ella could lose everything - her home, her head, and her heart.

Members Reviews:

Europes Buffy!!!

Amazing story!! Loved the narrator and the refreshing retake of a classic story! I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys action fairytales!

Fantastic Twist on a Classic Fairytale

This is such a fantastic Twist on a well known Fairytale, I just love it. The storyline is so well written and yhe narration brings the characters to vividly life. Such an enjoyable story, I highly recommend this book.

Nice twist to the Cinderella story.

Evil stepmother, wicked stepsisters, handsome Duke, beautiful blond daughter/servant/slayer of the undead?!? Set around the time of WW1 the writer did a great job of incorporating the PTSD and Shell Shock of the men that came home after The Great War.

No frail sweet servant girl is THIS Cinderella (Eleanor = Ella) :)

A new favourite.

I am certain that I don't speak eloquently enough to say how much I love this book! I have a new favourite author and audiobook performer! A great new twist on an old story. It is a cross between Jane Austin and Stephanie Myer. The characters are well developed and the story really kept my attention... I would sit in the car with it running just to hear more. I love Ella. Her inner monologue was a hoot. The reader nailed the characters and did a great job. At no point did her voice distract you from the story as many can when the change characters. Well worth the investment as an audio book.

Took me in right away!

Great story. Loved the fact that it timing of the story was set right after WW I. Historical yet modern Cinderella story.

It would have been just perfect if there had been a different narrator. Some of the character voices were just obnoxious.

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Title: Damned If I Don't

Subtitle: The Harker Trilogy, Book 2

Author: Erin Hayes

Narrator: Kristin James

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-02-16

Publisher: Erin Hayes Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

I may be a vampire hunter.

But I've single-handedly screwed up big time.

After botching our chance to cure vampirism and the infection that's killing me, I'm at a loss. My cousin Carl won't speak to me. The bastard who killed my sister is still alive. And Jude, the amnesiac vampire, says he's in love with me.

What's even more shocking is that I love him back.

But the more Jude learns about his past, the more it will tear our relationship and our lives apart. I'm running out of time to find a new successor to become the new Progenitor. Because when I die, it's game over for all of us.

Members Reviews:

Another great addition to The Harker Trilogy!

Excellent storyline and characters! I was sucked in from the beginning! I loved the first book and this one does not disappoint! If you have not read the first one you should start there so you can understand all that is going on on this one.

There is suspense, action, drama, and some unexpected developments that leaves you wanting more!

The narrator did a great job bringing the story to life! The story is told in dual POV which is my favorite. It ends in a cliffhanger which is somewhat expected since this is the second installment of the Trilogy. I'm looking forward to book 3.

**This audiobook was provided free of charge in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion**

Whispersync!

paranormal, urban-fantasy, dark-fantasy, vampire

Fast paced and fascinating dark fantasy revolving around the vampire hunter and the vampire she just can't hate. Draws you in and won't let go!

captivating

from start to finish, i couldn't stop listening! love trying to find it's way. Jude finally finding his love to be taken from him because of his brother. ugh!

The Harker Screwed up Big Time? Understatement!

Gahhhhhhhhhhh! I need book three YESTERDAY!

Oh. My. Gosh!

The Harker screwed up big time is an understatement!

Audiobook - narration, Kristin James - Very good! She's a really a good story teller and manages a buncha-buncha unique characters.

Loved this. Hated this. So much happens in this installment of the trilogy and not all of it - heck, hardly any of it is good. Everything seems to be spiraling out of control and Jude and Edie can't seem too catch a break. Really good, even better than the first. Can't wait for book 3!

I received this audiobook free of charge from AudiobookBoom in exchange for an unbiased review.

Worth your time and credit

Any additional comments?

Really good story. Interesting, entertaining and enjoyable.

I need to go back and read the first book.

The story pulls you in from the start and doesn't let go. Love the world and story line the author has created. Plenty of action, drama, and suspense.

Edie a vampire hunter who is in love with a vampire. That's just the tip of the iceberg for this story, but I don't want to spoil the adventure for anyone.

Ends in a cliff hanger - but the ride getting there is worth your time.

My only complaint is that the book is to short.

Kristen James did a really good job with the narration. Pleasant voice. Smooth even narration. Good character voices. She is also able to convey the emotions each character is feeling.

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Title: Holes

Author: Louis Sachar

Narrator: Kerry Beyer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-24-16

Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Stanley Yelnats' family has a history of bad luck, so when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre (which isn't green and doesn't have a lake), he is not surprised.

Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a hole, five feet wide by five feet deep, reporting anything they find. The evil warden claims that it is character building, but this is a lie, and Stanley must dig up the truth.

Wonderfully inventive, compelling and hilarious, Louis Sachar has created a masterpiece.

Critic Reviews:

"Holes is one of those instant classics that adults, as well as children over eight, will thoroughly enjoy. Sachar has created something quite different from JK Rowling or Philip Pullman, but no less enchanting." (Independent on Sunday)

"If you want a witty, moving listen that grabs you and never lets up, look no further than Holes." (The Daily Telegraph)

Members Reviews:

Loved it!

Loved the book and performance.

I read this as a teenager around 15 years ago and it's just as good as I remember it.

Highly recommended

This is a brilliant story, which really comes to life in this audio reading. Good for adults to listen to, as well as older children.

Perfect for 10 year old boys!

What did you like most about Holes?

From the 10 year old: The plot was great and I liked the character's names.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Holes?

From the 10 year old: (warning this is a spoiler!) Probably the scene when Stanley found Zero under the old boat!

Which scene did you most enjoy?

From the 10 year old: (another spolier!)The bit when the warden was asked by the Insurer about why she didn't release Stanley earlier.

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Title: The Skull of Truth

Author: Bruce Coville

Narrator: Bruce Coville

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-16

Publisher: Full Cast Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

When Charlie Eggleston stumbles out of Mr. Elives' Magic Shop clutching the skull of truth, he has no idea the grisly object will force him to tell the truth and nothing but the truth. That would be trouble enough for a kid who has been a chronic liar since second grade. Stir in a pair of talking rats, the fact that the skull itself is a real chatterbox, and the appalling discovery that the truth curse is infecting his entire family, and you can see why Charlie's life is getting more complicated by the minute. Before his adventures are over, Charlie will discover the skull's startling identity, learn painful truths about people he loves, and come face to face with the strangest truth of all.

Members Reviews:

excellent!

wonderful exploration of the facets of truth through a kid's eyes. excellent performance by the full cast

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Title: A Daring Sacrifice

Author: Jody Hedlund

Narrator: Hayley Cresswell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-01-16

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

In a reverse twist on the Robin Hood story, a young medieval maiden stands up for the rights of the mistreated, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. All the while, she fights against her cruel uncle who has taken over the land that is rightfully hers. Forced to live in the woods and hide with the poor people she's grown to love, she works to save and protect them, but she never anticipates falling in love with the wealthy knight who represents all she's come to despise.

Members Reviews:

A fantastic story!

This is a great story! Very well written, enjoyable, adventurous, clean! I was able to listen to this story with my daughter who is 10. It is a female Robin Hood type story that is so fun to listen to. The plot had many unexpected twist and turns with a ending that was so beautiful and worth waiting for!

My only negative would be that the book is not read with an accent that is fitting to the time and location.

The narrator does a nice job, has a pleasant voice, but it is sometimes hard to realize when she has switched from one main character to the other.

Loved The Characters! This is a great read, lots of noble and honorable characters!

Great story!

I really enjoyed this story! I know on audible it says that it's a children's book (????), but it's a clean romance. It had parallels to what Christ did for us. The woman who read the story read it in such a way that it sounded like a children's story, but there was a lot of kissing and shooting of arrows (and description of killing) for it to be a book for the age that her voice seemed to imply. Don't get the wrong idea, it was a perfectly clean story, and not bad at all, just not suited for 7 year olds or something.

Robin Hood Mark III

Would you ever listen to anything by Jody Hedlund again?

I think she should stick to books set in America, and not the Middle Ages, as she doesn't sem familar with the period, or its history law and culture.

What three words best describe Hayley Cresswells voice?

Not bad, but Narrating a very silly book.

Do you think A Daring Sacrifice needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No especially, if its going to be like this.

Any additional comments?

I had concerns about this book before even picking it up. In a way, I think my response reflects what I thought of the last one. It had the grain of a good story and content- but sadly this was surrounded by a hard shell of silliness and dross. There were some important messages about redemptive love and overcoming selfishness and bitterness. The thing was even enjoyable in places, but once again there were too many negatives.

The heroine Julianna seemed rather too goody-goody, and her irrational prejudice against the nobility did nothing to endear her to me (her Uncle deposed her father, therefore all nobles are evil and corrupt). Admittedly, she did realise that her view was unreasonable in the end, but I think she could have taken a more sensible course of action a lot more quickly- and less pontificating at the start would have been helpful. It just made her seem annoying.

Still, I guess without her unwise choices there wouldnt be a story. Sir Colin was altogether more interesting, and a little more fun. The Romance- often mushy, and a little cheesy, but not entirely unappealing.

The modern phrases and Americanisms in the characters speech were hard to ignore- a perpetual annoyance at disparity with the setting.

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Title: Sweet Home Alaska

Author: Carole Estby Dagg

Narrator: Susan Denaker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

This exciting pioneering story, based on actual events, introduces listeners to a fascinating chapter in American history, when FDR set up a New Deal colony in Alaska to give loans and land to families struggling during the Great Depression.

Trip can't wait to follow in Laura Ingalls Wilder's footsteps...now she just has to convince her mom. It's 1934, and times are tough for their family. To make a fresh start, Trip's father signs up for President Roosevelt's Palmer Colony project, uprooting them from Wisconsin to become pioneers in Alaska. Their new home is a bit of a shock - it's a town still under construction in the middle of the wilderness, where the residents live in tents and share a community outhouse. But Trip's not about to let first impressions get in the way of this grand adventure.

Tackling its many unique challenges with her can-do attitude, she starts making things happen to make Alaska seem more like home. Soon, she and her family are able to start settling in and enjoying their new surroundings - everyone except her mother, that is. So, in order to stay, Trip hatches a plan to convince her that it's a wonderful - and civilized - place to live...a plan that's going to take all the love, energy, and Farmer Boy expertise Trip can muster.

Members Reviews:

History Alive

A great way to view a portion of our nation's history from the viewpoint of a tween. This would make a great read aloud for any class studying American History! This glimpse of the Great Depression and a small portion of Alaska's history would be very eye opening to all of our young people from non rural backgrounds. Would love see a sequel to this story that includes more of these main characters and the wild life of Alaska. This book has splendid examples of arguments and reconciliations.

I loved the mix of history and fiction in this delightful ...

I loved the mix of history and fiction in this delightful story! Terpsichore is a main character to root for! Full of personality, plots, plans and enough pioneer spirit to inspire all of us to grow pumpkins! A delightful way to learn more about Alaska and the New Deal Program. Well done Ms. Estby Dagg!

A Wonderful Story of Adventure

Sweet Home Alaska brings to life the story of a pioneer family who moves to Alaska in 1934 as part of an FDR program. Kids will cheer for the main character, 11-year-old Trip, who has a can-do attitude in the face of many challenges. Carole Estby Dagg captures the times and the place with amazing details that will be fascinating for readers of all ages. A great adventure story for elementary and middle schoolers!

Four Stars

Interesting historical piece. I learned a lot about early Alaska and the hardships endured.

Little House on the Prairie moves to Alaska

Summary: Terpsichore Johnsonâs father has been out of work for months, and thereâs barely enough food to feed her and her three younger siblings. When President Roosevelt announces a plan for families to get free farms in Palmer, Alaska, Mr. Johnson is ready to sign up. Terpsichoreâs mother is much less certain, but she agrees to try it for fifteen months, through two harvest seasons. Despite cold winds, outhouses, and having to live in a tent for a few months, Terpsichore loves Alaska. She starts a public library with her new friends, and sets her sights on growing a pumpkin big enough to win the grand prize at the fall fair.