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Title: Lullaby

Subtitle: A Watersong Novel, Book 2

Author: Amanda Hocking

Narrator: Nicola Barber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-27-12

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 74 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Harper only wanted a safe, normal life. But when her younger sister, Gemma, runs off with a dangerous clique of beautiful girls, Penn, Thea, and Lexi, everything changes. Vowing to get her sister back no matter what the cost, Harper must face dangers unlike any she's ever experienced. Fortunately, she has Daniel by her side, a gorgeous guy who's devoted to helping her find her sister - and who's immune to the girls' dark powers.

While Harper searches for her sister, Gemma struggles to adjust to her new life. Gemma's powers are growing by the day, and the longer she lives with her new "sisters," the harder it is to resist entering their magical world. It's a realm both dark and beautiful, and where she's plagued by strange hungers and unspeakable needs. Just as she's drifting far away from her old life, Harper and Daniel find her...but no one can deny how much she's changed. All she wants is to return to her family and the mortal world, but how can she do that when she's become something else entirely - and will they still love her once they learn the truth?

Prepare to fall under the spell of Lullaby, the second book in the Watersong series from New York Times best-selling author Amanda Hocking.

Members Reviews:

A Good Second Book!

Any additional comments?

This book was as good as the first in the series. It was short like the first book as well. I recommend this book for people who like the authors other books and mythical creatures.

Loved it

Wish the last two books were audible. Hope they're coming soon. Love her books. The trylle series was fantastic.

Lullaby

This book was amazing! I loved it! It was so awesome:) Should totally get this book!

2nd book is as good as the first one

I really enjoyed this book, it follows the first one very well. Keep me intrigued and the story delivered.

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Title: Valley of the Lost: Deltora Quest, Book 7

Author: Emily Rodda

Narrator: Ron Haddrick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-12

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine, searching for the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora, have almost reached their goal. Six gems now gleam in the Belt, but the last must be found before Deltora can be freed from the tyranny of the evil Shadow Lord. The companions have faced many terrors with strength and courage.

Now they are about to meet dark mysteries that strength and courage alone cannot defeat. If they fail, their quest will be lost, and they will remain forever trapped in the swirling mists of the Valley of the Lost.

Members Reviews:

Amazing

Best book ever. I love it! Amazingly read. Good for all people. I wonder what's going to happen to the shadow lord when he's being defeated.

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Title: Dread Mountain

Subtitle: Deltora Quest, Book 5

Author: Emily Rodda

Narrator: Ron Haddrick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-12

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine are on a perilous quest to find the seven lost gems of the magic belt of Deltora. Only when all the gems have been restored to the belt can Deltora be freed from the tyranny of the evil Shadow Lord. Four gems have been found. Now, though grave news reaches Lief from home, and he longs to return, the quest must continue. To find the fifth stone the heroes must venture almost to the border of the Shadowlands, and plunge into the darkness and terror of the realm of the monstrous toad Gellick - Dread Mountain.

Members Reviews:

Neverending Story meets Spiderwick Chronicles

Would you consider the audio edition of Dread Mountain to be better than the print version?

Ron Haddrick definitely has a great gift for bringing stories to life! (As well as for keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout!) So I would have to say 'yes!'

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Kin were my favourite characters as they reminded me of a certain famous pink luck dragon from my childhood (:

Which character as performed by Ron Haddrick was your favourite?

Haddrick does a 'spot-on' Barda throughout the entire series, though his 'Gnome' performance/s in this, book five, were comical indeed!

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

The trio save a friend in need at on point in the book, which goes to show all the great personality traits you want in the characters of a children's/YA story

Any additional comments?

Like quests? Adventure stories? Then this series is the one for you! (I've listened to six out of the eight so far, and five is definitely my favourite (so far!))

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Title: Caught

Subtitle: Missing, Book 5

Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix

Narrator: Chris Sorensen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-01-12

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

With Caught, award-winning author Margaret Peterson Haddix delivers the fifth thrilling installment of her Missing series.

Time-traveling siblings Jonah and Katherine are shocked when time in the 21st century comes to a standstill. Back in 1903, the siblings discover the time-freeze was caused by a botched job involving Albert Einstein's secret daughter Lieserl. Somehow, they've got to set things right - but that won't be easy with Lieserl's mother standing guard.

Members Reviews:

Albert Einstein, Time Travel and a Missing Daughter

This is my favorite book of the "Missing" series. I enjoyed Haddix's books with the little historical flavor she puts into them. Course I realize it's hypothetical but in reading these kinds of books it helps bring a little more understanding of the situations, conditions, and scenarios which might have occurred during that period of history. The science fiction element of time travel and meetings characters in the past come to live in her books. It's good reading for older elementary school children and middle school age children. Thanks to my two granddaughters, I have been able to enjoy these books as well.

Einstein Kids, this is a must read!

This series is fabulous. As a teacher, I'm convinced that children who read the books in this series will become more interested and remember more facts of history. At least I do! This is another excellent installment of the Missing series. Though Einstein is one of my favorite people in history, I previous did not know much of the information that I learned about in this book. I especially love the author's summary and the tie to the real historical information and her reasons for the directions her characters take in her stories. I recommend this series and this book to anyone who is interested in history and enjoys an entertaining twist of the stories of history.

Intriguing Series for Middle Schoolers

I love Margaret Peterson Haddix's book, Caught.

In this book, 13 year old Jonah and his younger sister, Katherine are in school when time stops. They find themselves on another journey through time to 1903 and visit Albert Einstein and his wife, Mileva. Apparently, Albert knows about their last trip through time and they must get him back on track. They are both invisible, but Mileva finds them. She takes control of the device making them invisible and then goes to visit her secret daughter, Lieserl, who is fatally sick. While they are there, Mileva discovers them and their cover is blown. As soon as Jonah and Katherine make it out of 1903, Their "supervisor," JB realizes what has been done. Time is on the edge of being ripped apart. Literally. It is now up to Jonah, Katherine, and JB to get Mileva and Einstein back on track.

Read this

This book is a very interesting book and is one of the most complex books in the series, because the explanations in the book match with real history, which makes it more life-like. I would recommend this to people who have read the other books in the series, and if you haven't read the series, then you should because it's a page-Turner!

My Daughter was pleased

My daughter has all of the other books. I looked everywhere to find this one because I wanted to get it for her Christmas present.

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Title: Hidden

Subtitle: A Firelight Novel, Book 3

Author: Sophie Jordan

Narrator: Therese Plummer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-11-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 320 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

A dangerous journey. Shattered bonds. Undying passion.

Jacinda was supposed to bond with Cassian, the "prince" of their pride. But she resisted her fate long before she fell in love with Willa human and, worse, a hunter. When she ran away with Will, it ended in disaster, with Cassian's sister, Miram, captured. Weighed down by guilt, Jacinda knows she must rescue her to set things right. Yet to do so she will have to venture deep into the heart of enemy territory.

The only way Jacinda can reach Miram is by posing as a prisoner herself, though once she assumes that disguise, things quickly spiral out of her control. As she learns more about her captors, she realizes that even if Will and Cassian can carry out their part of the plan, there's no guarantee they'll all make it out alive. But what Jacinda never could have foreseen is that escaping would be only the beginning.

Loyalties are tested and sacrifices made in the explosive conclusion to Sophie Jordan's Firelight trilogy.

Critic Reviews:

"Therese Plummer's subtle narration disappears into the background as she becomes the caring, emotional Jacinda.... Plummer's steady performance draws listeners into the last episode of this paranormal tale of the draki. Listeners will be able to follow the threads of this story even if they missed the first two books." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

GREAT SERIES - LOVE TO SEE IN MOVIE

Where does Hidden rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This series rate top 5

What about Therese Plummers performance did you like?

I love Plummer's performance. She gets right into the story line and performs superbly!

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

All emotions was felt throughout the story and Plummer did a great job bringing the story to life!

A Good End To The Story

This was the best book in the trilogy. Jacinda got her act together and stopped being a vacillating, angst-ridden mess. The characters matured to some degree, and the loose ends were tied up in a tidy knot. I'm glad I persevered through the first two books.

must read!

this is an amazing series, a must read! I finished the series in 3 days!!! enjoyed greatly!!!!

moodyv5

Loved the whole series! I wish there was a 4th book. The characters were wonderful.

Love!

This book is so good. The narrator did a great job on all 3 Firelight books. The story is really sweet and the author did a wonderful job painting the pictures in my head. I didn't want the series to end. These books should definitely be made into movies!!

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Title: Take Your Best Shot

Subtitle: Do Something Bigger Than Yourself

Author: Austin Gutwein, Todd Hillard

Narrator: Brandon Batchelar

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-12

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Only God could weave a story that would captivate people all over the world, bring thousands of people from 17 countries to a free-throw line, raise over a million dollars in international AIDS relief, and build a school and medical clinic in Zambia. And only God could do it through the hands of a nine-year-old boy.

Austin made a difference by shooting hoops. Take Your Best Shot captures Austins amazing adventure and challenges listeners to make a difference. No matter where you are, no matter what your skills are, no matter what your age, you can make a difference! You can do something bigger than yourself.

Members Reviews:

Book Review Take Your Best Shot

Wow is an understatement about this book.

I was reluctant to get a copy and read because I just figured it would be another pipe dream to read about. I was wrong.

"Take your best shot" is one of the most well written books I have ever read. This is a story of how one young person caught a vision of hurting people and decided that he had to do something about it. Austin understands that without God at the center of it all, it would all be futile.

Austin Gutwein in this book shares a very personal story of how doing something that you love, even if you are not the best at it, you can give it your best shot and do miracles. Austin takes you on an adventure to Africa where thousands of people die every month of Aids and thousands of children become orphaned in the process.

This book will challenge you to do something to make the world a better place for everyone including yourself.

This book will help you to understand that no person who has a desire to do something bigger than yourself should let obstacles get in your way.

Not age, young or old.

Not gender, male or female.

Not finances, whether you have a little or a lot.

Get this book and devour it!

Ronnie

Inspiring. There is nothing more I can say...

This book is amazing. It chronicles the story of a young man (Austin) who decided that he was going to do something to make a difference in this world. That decision and action has grown into the organization Hoops of Hope and has impacted thousands of kids across the world. In his book, Austin encourages kids (and I think adults too!) to think big and to think outside of themselves for ways to impact this world for the better. He shows us that a simple idea can have an enormous impact! And parents, this book isn't just for the kids. I also think its a great model for us to follow. Not only does it demonstrate that anyone can have a big impact, but I also think it shows that we need to encourage and support our own kids when they want to do something to help others. A great read no matter how you look at it.

An Awesome Kid!

When you first pick up this book and start to read it you get the sense that a kid is writing the story. Not that this is a bad thing, he is a great author. When he describes his experiences and how he came to start Hoops of Hope he shows a wisdom well beyond his years. I plan on having my two older boys read this and tell them that when they put their heart into it there is nothing they can't accomplish. This is a great read for anyone who needs to see what can happen when you turn your life over to God and listen to what he wants you to do for not only yourself but others.

An amazing book

This book is a great one.

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Title: Favorite

Author: Karen McQuestion

Narrator: Tara Sands

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-24-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Five years have passed since Angie Favorites mother, Laura, disappeared without a trace, and Angie still hasnt recovered. Sure, things look normal on the surface she goes to school, works her summer job, and argues with her older brother Jason but she cant shake the feeling her mother didnt leave by choice.

Angies dad does the best he can, but his work as a musician keeps him on the road and away from home, where its up to Angies grandmother to keep an eye on the kids. She cant be with them all the time, though, and so Angie is alone when shes snatched from a strip mall parking lot by Scott Bittner. Angie narrowly escapes, and Bittner is arrested, but he takes his life in jail before he can offer an explanation for his crime.

When his mother makes contact, begging forgiveness on her sons behalf, Angie agrees to meet with her in hopes of finding answers to the seemingly random attack. But when she arrives at the massive Bittner estate, she is overcome by an unshakeable sense of foreboding Part thriller, part coming-of-age tale, Favorite is an engrossing young adult novel in which nothing and no one is as it seems.

Members Reviews:

Intriguing concept, simple execution.

Favourite was quick read more akin to short-fiction than a full novel. It wasted no time on set-up, extraneous sub-plot or relationship drama.

We jump straight into Angel Favourites near abduction which terrifyingly mirrors her mothers unexplained disappearance five years earlier. Angel reluctantly attends dinner with her attackers elderly mother and is sequestered for two nights at the familys estate. Soon it becomes clear the similarities between her and her mothers case are no coincidence.

The book progresses swiftly through the straightforward plot but manages to build a claustrophobic and foreboding atmosphere. The characters are utilitarian because the focus is story, not any personal arcs but they are serviceable if not totally compelling.

I personally had trouble connecting to the action thanks to the usual clueless female heroine clichés dropping their weapon halfway through the final chase, going to check out a noise by alone, injuries being acquired to prevent escape only to disappear when convenient etc.

Overall, Favourite wasnt a bad read but it failed to fully engage me. Im more of a character-driven reader which is why I dont usually connect with short fiction. Favourite had an interesting enough premise to capture my attention but ran a little long without the characters and subplots to fill it out. Had Favourite been trimmed to a tight, short thriller I imagine Id have quite enjoyed it.

I still recommend Favourite as a rare YA thriller/crime entry because that is an underappreciated genre that I wish there was more of.

Great listen

I!listen as I do e across the state. Kept me alert and interested. Too bad I didn't finish the book on the drive but finished the last two chapters this morning!

Meh. . .

Any additional comments?

It was okay. Nothing new. The plot had a few holes. I did like that the main characters tried to go to parents for help. In so many books the kids are easily convinced that parents will not understand or believe.

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Title: Try Me

Subtitle: Demon Underground, Book 2

Author: Parker Blue

Narrator: Mare Trevathan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-18-12

Publisher: Belle Books, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

This part-demon teen vampire fighter and her faithful terrier hellhound are once again patrolling the dark city streets of San Antonio, Texas. Val's hunky human partner, Detective Dan Sullivan, is giving her the cold shoulder since she beheaded his vampire ex-fiancée. Vamp leader Alejandro is struggling to keep the peace between vamps, demons, and humans. The mucho powerful Encyclopedia Magicka has been stolen; someone in the Demon Underground is poisoning vamps; and Val's inner lust demon, Lola, is getting very restless since Val's now partnered with sexy Shade, the shadow demon with the blond good looks of an angel.

The second book in Parker Blue's Demon Underground urban fantasy series plunges listeners deeper into a heady world of passion, friendship, intrigue and mystery.

Parker Blue lives in the wilds of Colorado with her own faithful hellhound, and she's hard at work on the next Val Shapiro book in the Demon Underground series.

Members Reviews:

Grace's Touch

An excellent follow-up addition to the Demon Underground series. I was eating out of the palms of Parker Blue's hands!

In "Try Me," tensions are especially high between the vampires and demons of San Antonio. The vampires have revealed their intentions to come out to the public, make themselves known. The problem is, this would potentially out the existence of demons as well, and none are certain they wish to make their presence known. Who could blame them? Humans have not often demonstrated their willingness to believe in the goodness of supposed monsters.

However, this becomes the least of their worries when the Encyclopedia Magicka is stolen from the demon's possessions once again. This could mean mass destruction for the demons and vamps alike, and when vamps start going blood-crazy and demons turn up injured, the two sides will stop at nothing to find the culprit and end them.

Placing their equal trust in Val to stop the mayhem and bring the traitor to justice, the opposing sides hold a tenuous truce amongst them; and the price for breaking that truce will mean severe consequences for Val Shapiro. Val will stop at nothing to uncover the mysterious instigator, but will it be enough? And when threats find their way to Val's own doorstep, will she be able to take the steps necessary to find the traitor and end them? Or will she submit to the pressure and let others take care of the mess? Read and find out.

A very captivating read! Can't wait to see what Val will face next!!

Fantastic Follow Up

POTENTIAL SPOILERS

As soon as I finished "Bite Me", I had to get the next installment. Very good second book. We get to see more of the Demon Underground, meet more demon descendents, and get a new love interest for Val. I have to say that I was glad that Dan moved to the background. I was interested in Shade as a character in the first book, and glad to see more of him in this one. Of course, Fang is right in the middle of everything, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Fun book in a fun series, and looking forward to more.

If you enjoyed the first one, you'll enjoy this one too

"Try Me" is the second book in the new Demon Underground series by Parker Blue. This book picks up only days after "Bite Me" ended, giving the main character, part succubus / vampire hunter Val Shapiro, no time to rest.

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Title: Hidden

Author: Helen Frost

Narrator: Sisi Aisha Johnson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-14-12

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Award-winning poet Helen Frost received the Michael L. Printz Honor for her acclaimed debut novel, Keeshas House.

Written in free verse, Hidden is a compelling tale about an unlikely friendship between two girls. Darra Monson and Wren Abbott first cross paths when Darras deadbeat dad is arrested for theft and kidnapping after he steals a car - unaware that Wren was sitting in the back. Years later, the girls - now teens - attend the same summer camp, and are forced to confront the fateful event that changed their lives.

Critic Reviews:

Both tender and insightful, this well-crafted, fast-paced tale should have wide teen appeal. (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Unique form, Memorable!

3.5 stars

The craft of this novel is what sets it apart. I actually read it twice after reading Frost's notes in the back about her process and the hidden messages inside the poems!

What drug it down a bit for me was the pacing. It started at such a rapid-fire tempo and it's understandable, knowing this is when the crime takes place. However, I just could shake the almost annoying, sluggish feeling the rest of the book, even though the characters and messages were still enjoyable.

A great book for middle grades or teens and a swift read.

Nice middle school age book

Nice middle school age book, the message is to think about how others feel and interpret events and how that is different from how you felt and interpreted the same event.

Hidden

This is a really great book because there is a girl named wren

Abbott and there is a girl named Darra. Darra and wren did not recognize each other on the first day of camp then they heard each other's names.Wren and Darra were not friends at first.Wren almost drowned Darra in a game called drown last.I really recommend Hidden its a really great book.

From Isabella

So impressed!

Written in spare language that perfectly evokes the angst of the experiences it depicts, Hidden is a gem. I choose to read this book because I was about to see a friend from my teenage years, Helen Frost, at a camp reunion. We had worked together at a camp in New Hampshire in the early 70's. Since one of the book's settings is a camp in Michigan, it was a wonderful way to prepare for the reunion that we were about to attend. It was such a pleasure to talk to Helen directly about her book/writing!

I am now most intrigued by Helen's writing. This book can be appreciated on many levels; for its great storyline, its insightful commentary on adolescence, as a family drama, and as a poem to be appreciated/digested on a deeper level. I am eagerly anticipating further reading of Frost's young adult novels!

So...Funny Story

I was searching my library website to see when "Hidden" by P.C and Kristin Cast was due to come out, and this book popped up. And, it caught my attention. Wow, I thought as I read the synopsis, this seems really cool. On a bit of an impulse, I ordered it. Let me just say, I am glad I did. The author of this book is inventive and clever in her use of poetry, the story is enthralling, yet it's an easy-going read. I would certainly recommend this book, not just for teenagers, but as a good story for adults as well.

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Title: I'm So Sure

Author: Jenny B Jones

Narrator: Brooke Heldman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-30-12

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Think you're having a rough week? Bella's stepdad, a semi-pro wrestler, just signed the entire family up for a reality TV show. Bella's first thought: "Kill. Me. Now." Living in Truman, Oklahoma wasn't 100% miserable for Bella. Sure, she misses Manhattan, couture clothes, and her dad. But she was making new friends at Truman High and almost enjoying her work at the school newspaper. Then the whole stepdad-wrestler-reality-show issue hit and her life is now being splashed across weekly tabloids and broadcast news.

As if having a camera crew following her around isn't bad enough, Bella soon discovers a conspiracy against the Truman High prom queen candidates. And the closer she gets to the answer, the more danger she's in. As her relationship with Luke teeters between friendship and romance, Bella's ex-boyfriend Hunter reappears and vies for Bella's attention.

Denying allegations of a love triangle, working to solve the prom queen mystery, and trying to keep her cool on national television finally motivate Bella to start talking - and listening - to God more. But what comes next has Bella once again screaming: "I'M. SO. SURE."

Members Reviews:

Sweet

I have listened to this same story at least 7 times and it just gets better and better, Great Job