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Title: Best Jewish Tales and Stories for Kids

Author: Gertrude Landa

Narrator: Katie Haigh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-21-16

Publisher: Astorg Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Jewish folklore is full of vivid stories that both entertain and teach. We have selected for you a collection of tales and stories from the Talmud and Midrash, and rewritten them to suit the needs of children of Jewish culture and any other. Along with a large helping of gentle humor, these tales entertain while being infused with the perennial Jewish struggle for survival and dignity; children will discover tales of marvel, and learn about Jewish fundamental values, such as how the wise Rabbis of old times took into account the necessities of the little ones.

This audiobook rassembles the following stories, narrated in a lively way:

©2016 Compagnie du Savoir (P)2016 Compagnie du Savoir

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Title: The Children's Horrible House, Book 1

Author: N. Jane Quackenbush

Narrator: Liz Terry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-03-16

Publisher: Beacon Audiobooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Holly Spinatsch, a curious and rebellious tomboy, was forewarned by her siblings that if she didn't make her bed, she would be taken away to the Children's Horrible House...and indeed she was. On her search for kinship in this seemingly haunted jail-like mansion, she discovers a mystery lurking and breathing, crying out for discovery. However, when she and her friends attempt to solve the mystery, they are only left with more questions.

Members Reviews:

This Is A Great, Charming, & Mysterious Read!!!

The Children's Horrible House is a wonderful story with a plot that kept developing throughout the entire storyline. A good friend gave me a copy to read and recommend the book. They said, "trust me, you are going to enjoy this read." I did enjoy it, so much so that I ordered 5 copies online to give away as Christmas gifts. I can honestly say no matter how old you are, you can relate to many aspects of the story. I found the story to be delightfully intriguing, comically humorous, and easily relatable, particularly if you have brothers and/or sisters as I do. I hope there is a sequel to this book and look forward to more from N. Jane Quackenbush. She is a talented author and a great storyteller. It is awesome to see the true art of storytelling is still around!

Good book for strong readers

My 4th grade daughter liked it, but it was maybe a bit too tough for her. She knows there is a series, but asked me not to buy any more until she's 5th or 6th grade.`

Good Clean Fun!

Love the combination of humor and suspense in The Children's Horrible House! I'm so happy to hear that there are two more books to follow this awesome story- Can't wait to read what will happen next!!!!!

I love this book and so does my thirteen years old ...

Quackenbush hits it out of the park! I love this book and so does my thirteen years old daughter and her younger brothers. It's another fun book by this author. I can't wait to see more work from her.

My 10 year old son loved it, My 3 year old liked it because ...

My 10 year old son loved it, My 3 year old liked it because she enjoyed watching my 10 year old laugh. The character's names are very fun to all ages... Fun reading..

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Title: You Got This!

Subtitle: Unleash Your Awesomeness, Find Your Path, and Change Your World

Author: Maya S. Penn

Narrator: Maya S. Penn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-12-16

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Everyone is talking about the entrepreneur, animator, ecodesigner, and girls' rights activist Maya Penn. Her TEDWomen Talk has been viewed over 1.2 million times (and is one of the top 15 TEDWomen Talks of all time). Now this amazing teenager has written an inspirational handbook for teens and young adults to help them discover their passions and maximize their full potential for creative, successful lives.

Maya Penn is a remarkable teen entrepreneur who has given three TEDTalks, created her own ecofriendly fashion line, developed animated films, and appeared on The View with Whoopi Goldberg. She has even been name checked by best-selling authors Gabrielle Bernstein, Steve Harvey, and Eve Ensler. All while still in middle school!

Although Maya is extraordinary in many ways, and her success is a testament to her own creativity, passion, and fearlessness, these are traits that can be cultivated in all of us.

In You Got This!, Maya shares her incredible journey to becoming an artist, a designer, a philanthropist, and a business owner. She provides a creative blueprint for teens and young adults along with the tools she used to build an authentic, exciting, and connected life and offers creative prompts for cultivating success. So let your creativity and passion flow freely, and watch as your world transforms - it all starts with you!

Members Reviews:

Inspiration on steroids!

Where does You Got This! rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Surprisingly one of my new faves. Her voice was easy, vivid and I really enjoyed listening to her!

What did you like best about this story?

I first bought this book because I was curious as to what a sixteen year old could possibly have experienced and be able to share but wow!

I love her excitement and confidence. Her descriptions about each experience was so vivid I felt like i was there and I got the feeling through listening to this book that she is really deeply passionate about making a change in our world which is so refreshing in a world full of entitled iPad babies.

Which character as performed by Maya S. Penn was your favorite?

Maya's narration was clear and engaging throughout the entire audio

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Title: Who Was Frederick Douglass?

Author: April Jones Prince

Narrator: John H. Mayer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-05-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass was determined to gain freedom - and once he realized that knowledge was power, he secretly learned to read and write to give himself an advantage. After escaping to the North in 1838, as a free man he gave powerful speeches about his experience as a slave.

Members Reviews:

favorite series for my sons

This has been a favorite series for my sons, especially before bed, and my 14 year old still loves them. This was one of his favorites since he found Douglass' life especially interesting. He enjoyed the narration and the writing style as well.

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Title: The Wooden Prince

Subtitle: Out of Abaton, Book 1

Author: John Claude Bemis

Narrator: Ralph Lister

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-16

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The automa Pinocchio has always been duty-bound to serve in the floating palace of Venice's emperor. So when Pinocchio finds himself locked in a trunk and delivered to a new master - a wanted criminal and alchemist named Geppetto - he is curious about everything around him. But most curious is the way Pinocchio seems to be changing from a wooden servant into a living, human boy. Before Geppetto and Pinocchio can uncover the mystery surrounding the automa's transformation, Pinocchio is stolen away.

Determined to find Geppetto again, Pinocchio begins a harrowing journey across the empire, where danger in the form of half-beast outlaws and winged airmen abounds for a lost automa. Meanwhile, Princess Lazuli, the daughter of the ruler of a magical kingdom called Abaton, is also on a quest through the emperor's territory. Her father, Prester John, has been captured by the Venetian Empire, and Lazuli is desperate to rescue him. With the emperor's airmen closing in fast, Lazuli learns that the only hope for saving her father - and her beloved home - lies in Pinocchio and Geppetto.

In a masterful reimagining of Pinocchio, John Claude Bemis weaves an enchanting, thrilling adventure that at its heart is the story of one boy's quest to discover what it means to be a friend, a son, and a hero.

Members Reviews:

Captivating

A wonderfully narrated and interesting twist on the Pinocchio story. Looking forward to book 2.

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Title: Gameknight999 vs. Herobrine

Author: Mark Cheverton

Narrator: Jef Holbrook

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

What will Gameknight999 do when his own friend is infected with the evil Herobrine virus?

With the destruction of the infected Ender Dragon, the monster kings were forced to retreat. Herobrine's poisonous XP has been captured in an obsidian box and sealed tightly. Gameknight999 and his friends know that the obsidian box will have to be destroyed to eliminate the evil virus once and for all. But how? And who will be brave enough to do it?

Gameknight and his friends decide to take the infected ender chest far from their village, to a place where it will do no harm. But during the voyage, Herobrine takes control of Herder and has him steal the ender chest, taking it to the Nether where the blaze-king, Charybdis, awaits. But while they're battling a host of blazes, zombie-pigmen, and ghasts, the obsidian box is broken, infecting Herder with Herobrine's XP. As Herder is overcome by the virus' poisonous wickedness, Gameknight must face his friend in battle if he hopes to defeat this monster. But how can he destroy Herobrine without destroying his friend?

Members Reviews:

The best of Minecraft books

My son loves these books and looks forward to each new release with explosive eagerness. Mere eagerness is not enough. This is a boy who does not like to read, but he does love Minecraft. I bought him the first of Cheverton's books hoping a story about his favorite game would encourage him to read. The books, and we have all of them, have not only inspired my son to read, he has also started writing a series of short stories that tie into Gamenight999's world. We have purchased other Minecraft books, but Mark's are by far the best and the only ones my son will read.

Thank you Mark, for inspiring my son in so many ways.

Keep writing.

Minecrafter Adventures are Captivating !

The 3 Minecrafter books were purchased for my 10 year old Grandson because he so enjoyed the 2 I sent last Christmas. He brought 1 w/him for this year's visit & delightedly finished it while here...he's hooked!

My 10 year old cannot get enough of this series ...

My 10 year old cannot get enough of this series. It has made him go from hating to read to loving it.

Great!

All of these Herobrine books are fantastic in my opinion because my son just devours them! It's difficult in this digital age to get kids to sit down with a book but he will spend hours on end with these.

Five Stars

My 9 year old son just loves all these GameKnight books!

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Title: Alice-Miranda at School

Subtitle: Alice-Miranda, Book 1

Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Narrator: Jacqueline Harvey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennigton-Jones can't wait to start boarding school. When she arrives at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy for Proper Young Ladies, the adventure begins...only not quite as Alice-Miranda expects.

The minute she sets foot on the school's manicured grounds, she senses that something is wrong: Miss Grimm, the headmistress, is nowhere to be seen; the gardens have no flowers; and a mysterious stranger seems to be hiding out on the premises.

But that's not all. Some girls are mean and spoiled, like Alethea Goldsworthy. Can Alice-Miranda defeat Alethea in one of three difficult tests she must pass to remain at school? Will she discover Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale's big secret and make things right? Well, if anyone can, it's Alice-Miranda!

Members Reviews:

An excellent book.

This is a really good book. I loved it. Alice Maranda is a very funny little girl. Jacqueline Harvey isn't fantastic narrator and brings all the characters alive. I really hope that there will be more in the series put into audio.

Almost there

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

Yes, provided she was ten to twelve.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Alice-Miranda is an adorable little pocket-rocket, who just misses being an intolerable bossy-boots. Instead, she is a feisty little girl who demonstrates the opposite of apathy!

What aspect of Jacqueline Harveys performance might you have changed?

The narration is too rapid. The characterization is good, but the indirect speech is punctuated with audible intake of breath due to the pace. This was intrusive and distracting.

Any additional comments?

An attractive story, a lovable heroine, and a humorous, slightly tongue-in-cheek plot salted with mystery. Little girls will enjoy this.

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Title: Beetle Boy

Author: M. G. Leonard

Narrator: M. G. Leonard

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-16

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The creator of podcasts and documentaries for the National Theatre of Great Britain, M. G. Leonard delivers a rousing debut.

Darkus Cuttle took care of his father ever since his mother died, but one day his father vanished from a locked vault at the Natural History Museum, and now Darkus lives with his eccentric uncle - but one day he finds a large and unusually intelligent and self-aware beetle, and soon he and his two friends are caught up in a struggle to protect an intelligent superspecies of beetles.

Members Reviews:

fun story

Great writing and an exciting adventure story. You and your kids will enjoy it for sure.

Original, exciting adventure story for all

What did you like most about Beetle Boy?

An unpredictable story line, informative and interesting. Had the whole family gripped. Beautifully narrated.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Darkus. A boy that all boys can identify with.

Which character as performed by M. G. Leonard was your favourite?

She did the voices of the villains brilliantly - she is a very talented narrator.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A mystery that the whole family will enjoy.

Any additional comments?

Fantastic book. From 45 - 12 years old - we all loved it. Looking forward to the sequel - and the movie!!

Brilliant storyline, captivating

I bought this to listen to with my children and we all loved it , the plot is so imaginative and different to so many other stories , I found myself listening to it without the kids, I would recommend all parents buy this.

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Title: Parents for Sale - Story Monster Approved

Author: Nicole Audet

Narrator: Alexandria Stevens, Tim Paulson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-15-16

Publisher: Ravenpheat Productions, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Luke and Lucy's parents threaten to sell their golden retriever, Pistachio, since they don't take care of her as they promised. As soon as their parents' car is out of sight, Luke, Lucy and Pistachio go into the garage. Luke begins painting big white letters on a piece of dark cardboard: Parents for Sale. Three families come to buy, trade, or rent their parents without success. As soon as the twins sell their parents to the fairy orphan, she transforms into a witch who wishes to eat them in a stew. How will the twins save their parents?

Members Reviews:

Hope it is the beginning of a long series

Even as a parent, I enjoyed this pleasant and thoughtful story. What I loved the most with Dr Nicole Audetâs story ending is the absence of ready-made conclusions. There is no "mind wrap-up", just the natural flow of the tale. It gives you the whole liberty to think about it and open the discussion with your kids on what they just experienced. When the situation seems to be blocked, Nicole does know how to flip it over and make the characters appear in a totally different and positive way. I sincerely hope that "Parents for sale" is the beginning of a long series.

Fabulous Story. My kids laughed so much.

This book make my kids to read from the first to the end in the same day.

Usually, they don't like to read any books.

As they read French, I will read other stories from the same author.

Thank you Dr Audet to make my daughters read and have fun.

Excellent book for second grade

Have you ever wished to be rid of your parents? I am pretty sure EVERY child has wanted this at LEAST once in their life (sorry mom - I love you!) Well that is exactly what this story promises. Parents for Sale has a very attractive front cover and is comprised of 9 short chapters, with just as amazing pictures between each! The Clarks have decided to sell Pistachio, the family dog that the twins adore. BUT - their parents are tired of yelling at Luke and Lucy to feed Pistachio and take him for walks, which the parents eventually have to do themselves.

The twins really want to save their dog, and come up with a great idea - since they cannot convince their parents to keep Pistachio, they will sell their parents instead. They switch the sign at the end of the driveway. Then they just need to wait for buyers to come. Will they REALLY sell their parents to the highest bidder? And what will their parents think of this idea when they get back from the grocery store? Read the book to find out!!

I thought that this was a really cute book. The pictures were great, and really well illustrated. I love how they capture something important from each 1-2 page chapter in the form of an image. I could see this as being used as a read aloud in a primary class, or a book study for an older child. A parent could read this book to their child (or have it read to them) then discuss the twins ideas, if it was a good idea, and what they would do in their situation when the last buyer shows up.

It was extremely well written and edited, with no errors that I noticed. I love the idea that different children came to buy, rent and trade for their parents. I love that it doesn't work out the way the twins planned and what Pistachio does (don't want to spoil the story).

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Title: Steel Magic

Subtitle: The Magic Sequence

Author: Andre Norton

Narrator: Luci Christian Bell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-10-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A girl and her two brothers are transported back to the time of King Arthur, where they must return three magic talismans to their rightful owners or remain trapped forever in the distant past.

The adventure begins when Sara Lowry wins a picnic basket at the Firemen's Strawberry Festival. She and her brothers, Greg and Eric, are staying with their uncle at his Hudson Valley estate while their parents are in Japan. Fascinated by the haunting history of the old manor, they pack a picnic lunch and begin their search for the legendary lost lake. They discover a medieval castle - and suddenly they're enveloped by a gray mist that transports them back to the time of King Arthur!

There, they are given an urgent mission to recover three lost talismans: Arthur's sword, Excalibur; Merlin's ring; and the horn of Huon, Warden of the West. Can Sara, Greg, and Eric fulfill their quest and save Avalon - the only place that stands between the Powers of Darkness and the mortal realm - and return to their own time?

Members Reviews:

Soft "Magic"

Starscape Books starts off a new reprint series, the "Magic Books" by the late Andre Norton, called that because each book has the word "Magic" in the title. The first in that series, "Steel Magic," is a charming and imaginative book, though it's too fast-moving for its own good.

While vacationing with their uncle, the three Lowery children go on a picnic, and decide to explore the local woodlands. They find a minature castle, creep past a wall -- and find themselves in an unfamiliar world. They promptly bump into the legendary Huon of the Horn, who tells them that they are in the magical land of Avalon. Merlin and Arthur are also there.

And that's where the problems are. Three magical items have been stolen: Huon's horn, Merlin's ring, and Arthur's sword. Evidently Greg, Eric, and Sara are destined to find these three things. And so they set out on three separate quests, battling the dark forces on Avalon with only a steel knife, fork and spoon...

Andre Norton spins up the feeling of a classic in "Steel Magic," adding heft doses of myth, legend and classic Arthuriana to your basic good-vs-evil battle. It's got Norton's detailed writing, a unique setting, and a shriveling spin on the idea that certain metals (like steel) will destroy fey creatures. It's a brilliant, and rather funny, application.

The only problem is that the book feels like abridged version of the realm thing. All the quests seem to take about half an hour; the kids barely arrive in Avalon before they are shuttled off to do battle. Avalon is bursting with potential for exploration, and we get a day trip that ends all too quickly.

Despite this, the climactic clash between good and evil shows Norton's considerable skills at their best.