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Title: The Adventures of Sir Balin the Ill-Fated

Subtitle: The Knights' Tales, Book 4

Author: Gerald Morris

Narrator: Steve West

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-13

Publisher: Listening Library

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur brought justice to England with the help of his gallant Knights of the Round Table.

Which makes destiny a splendid thing for King Arthur and his noble knights, but what about a knight who is destined to bring disaster to everything he touches? Such a knight is poor Sir Balin, who bears the burden of a childhood prophecy of doom. And sure enough, whenever hes around, things seem to go sour. Whether hes battling an invisible knight or accidentally overthrowing kingdoms, Sir Balin does his best but always expects the worst.

Will Sir Balin finally discover his true destiny? And which ill-fated path will he choose? Join him in this latest gallant adventure from the acclaimed Arthurian author Gerald Morris.

Members Reviews:

Knights, Questing Ladies & The Old Woman Of Some Mountain!

Sir Balin of the Two Swords would be a better title. This is a great book- humor, adventure, a Questing Lady (very well-written) and the sheer idiocy of fatalism ("I'm doomed to do X because some ol' goober who wandered in prophesied I would when I was born.."). Gerald Morris does an excellent job of dealing with one of the worst and least popular sections of the Arthurian saga: Twin brothers who kill each other because they're each too dumb to learn the identity of their opponent before whacking him. By applying the common sense of even a mentally-deficient ground squirrel, this "Terrible Fate" could be avoided, yet hundreds of years of Arthurian literary convention (until Morris, anyway) argue this is a foregone conclusion. Morris' sly mocking of the adoration which even otherwise sensible people have for the flagrant stupidity of the Shakespearian tragedy is enjoyable throughout this novel. Highly recommend this!

Kind of Convoluted

I have read all of the other books in the "The Knights' Tales Series". Both my eight year old daughter and myself have enjoyed these modern additions to the body of Arthurian tales. Unfortunately, "The Adventures of Sir Balin" is the weakest book in the series. The story's take on fate and our the ability to control one's destiny is a bit too convoluted for an eight year old to understand. Morris' use of flowery "olde" English is also kind of annoying and takes away from the book. Sadly, not one of Morris' better efforts.

Five Stars

Great books for girls or boys. My children laugh out loud and enjoyed them all.

not as good as the others in the series

This book had a little more violence than the other books, I thought. It gets better as you get into it and it did make my boys laugh (ages 6 and 8).

it is a really good book

It is a really good book because it's not to long but it is not to short either.It also was very cool.

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Title: Queenie

Author: Jacqueline Wilson

Narrator: Finty Williams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-13

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Its 1953, the year Elizabeth is to be crowned Queen of England. Elsie Kettle can't wait to go to London to see the celebrations on Coronation Day. Elsie lives with her Nan her mum works as a showgirl, so she's not around very often. Spirited and imaginative, but often lonely, Elsie longs for a best friend. Luckily, she and Nan are very close; Elsie just wishes she was allowed a cat to keep her company sometimes.

Then tragedy strikes. Nan and Elsie both fall ill, and Elsie finds herself whisked away to the children's ward of the hospital. Confined to bed for months on end, Elsie finds it very hard to adapt to the hospital's strict regime. But she invents astonishing ways of entertaining the other children on the ward, and for the first time finds herself surrounded by true friends including Queenie, the hospital's majestic white cat.

Finally, Elsie is well enough to leave hospital. But before she does, she has one very special, very unexpected visitor ...

Members Reviews:

Great!

My 9 year old daughter loves this audiobook and has listened to it over and over gain. She is a fan of Jaqueline Wilson and previously wouldn't listen to one of her audiobooks unless it was narrated by the author. Finty Williams has changed her mind - this is definitely her favourite by far.

Queenie

I am 11 and I love it ! But it does get a bit sad and strang somtimes I hope you like it to

Fantastic !! And touching !!!

The book was read extremely well by Finty Williams but the book it's self was very touching at some parts I really sunk in and pictured the story !!

Promising start, but went downhill.

Would you try another book written by Jacqueline Wilson or narrated by Finty Williams?

I have been a fan of Jacqueline Wilson since I was the target age for the stories. Now I am in my twenties and still enjoy listening to them, but I fear the author is succumbing to "quantity over quality". Finty Williams is a good narrator and gives a good voice to the character, but despite this, the story still comes over as largely bland.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The start of this story was promising, but once the main plot kicked in, I quickly began to lose interest. The story is named for the cat that features, but actually, the cat itself doesn't seem to appear all that often, and when it does, it doesn't bring much, if anything, to the story.

Wilson seems to fall back on using the same things in numerous stories. With this book being set in the fifties, we are spared the seemingly obligatory name-dropping of Disney/Pixar films and pop stars, but we still get the long-winded side-story of the main character becoming a storyteller. This has featured in several of Wilson's stories and in this one, it gets so long-winded that I found myself asking, "who proof-read this?". A little tale-spinning is fine, but huge sections of this story are taken up by fanciful stories told by Elsie, the main character, that actually have no bearing on the plot at all. These could be taken out and the story would be far shorter and still read the same.

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Title: Windcatcher

Author: Avi

Narrator: George Guidall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Tony has saved $300, enough to buy a small sailboat. He will use it every day during his three-week stay with his grandmother on the Connecticut shore. Once Tony learns to sail, he starts exploring the waters around a group of tiny islands offshore. One day, he sees two people in diving gear on a motorboat. But instead of greeting him, they wave him away. The next time he sees them, he discovers that they will do anything to hide what they have found. He is chased, and his boat is stolen. Now, lost and alone, with night falling fast, Tony wonders if he will ever get back to his grandmothers - and safety - again.

Avi is the author of dozens of books for children, including the Newbery Honor Book The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. In Windcatcher, he crafts a story crackling with excitement and danger. It is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader, especially with Audie Award-winner George Guidalls narration.

Members Reviews:

It was good

I was boring at first but it got more interesting as it went on and that is what I like from the author

Great

It was a great book but the ending was a little rushed it was not as good as it could of begin. But I do like it a lot.

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Title: The Mystery of the Star Ruby

Subtitle: The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Book 89

Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Narrator: Aimee Lilly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-24-13

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Boxcar Children have entered the Ruby Hollow Gem Mines annual gem-hunting competition. With a little instruction and the right gear, the Aldens have everything they need to become real rock hounds! They have a natural talent for rock-finding, and its not long before Jessie makes a fabulous find. But before she can enter her ruby in the competition, it disappears!

Could there be a thief at the mine? Now, instead of digging for rocks, the Aldens are digging for clues. Who wants to win the contest so much that they would steal from the Aldens? The children dont know, but theyre determined to find out!

Members Reviews:

Good story

Would you listen to The Mystery of the Star Ruby again? Why?

My 9 year old daughter enjoyed listening to this mystery. She loves the Boxcar series and would love to listen to it again since the story is well told.

Did Aimee Lilly do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, the audio book is easy to follow and understand.

Any additional comments?

We look forward to listening to the rest of the Boxcar books.

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Título: Sherlock Holmes - El Carbunclo Azul: Introducción a los Clásicos

Subtitular: [Sherlock Holmes - The Blue Carbuncle: Introduction to the Classics]

Autor: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrador: Nation9

Formato: Abridged

Duración: 43 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 12-21-12

Editor: Nation9, Inc.

Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 2 votos

Categorías: Kids, Ages 8-10

Resumen del editor:

Que tienen en común un viejo sombrero, una piedra preciosa y un ganso? Son claves en un misterio de Navidad esperando a ser resuelto por Sherlock Holmes. Con su increíble poder de deducción como su única arma, Holmes y su fiel amigo Dr. Watson salen a la ciudad para resolver un nuevo acertijo. Cómo fue que el carbunclo azul, que fue robado de la Condesa de Morcar, terminó dentro de un ganso? La policía encarceló a un hombre pero Holmes no está convencido que ese hombre sea el verdadero culpable.

Esta adaptación de la obra original de Sir Arthur Conan Doyle cautivará a jóvenes lectores. Nation9 presenta con orgullo esta historia atemporal, a una nueva generación de lectores.

What do an old hat, a precious stone and a goose have in common? They are all clues in a Christmas mystery waiting to be solved by Sherlock Holmes. With his amazing power of deduction as his only weapon, Holmes and his faithful friend Dr. Watson set out across the city to solve yet another riddle. How is it that the Blue Carbuncle that was stolen from the Countess of Morcar ended up inside a goose? The police have a man behind bars, but Holmes is not convinced their man is the right man. Will justice be served or is Holmes' goose cooked?

This adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original work will captivate young listeners. Introduce your child to the world of Holmes and enjoy this classic story time and time again.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Excelente adaptación de un clásico

Como fanática de las historias de Sherlock Holmes, esta adaptación de El Carbunclo Azul me resultó atrapante y entretenida. Excelentemente narrada y acompañada por animaciones muy bien logradas,recomiendo esta historia no solo para jóvenes sino también para todos aquellos adultos que gustan de los clásicos de Sherlock Holmes. Aventura y misterio asegurados.

Excelente Libro

Me parece que es una excelente adaptacion de las historias de Sherlock Holmes. La historia es de los mas entretenida con muy buenas imagenes. Sin duda una muy buena opcion para lectores adolescentes y para los no tan adolescentes lectores. Definitivamente le recomendare este libro a mis sobrinos.

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Title: Island of Thieves

Author: Josh Lacey

Narrator: Toby Longworth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-05-12

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Our Captayne took the pinnace

ashore and I went with hym and

six men also, who were sworne by

God to be secret in al they saw.

Here we buried five chests

filled with gold.

Buried Treasure. Ruthless Gansters. An Ancient Clue. Tom Trelawney was looking for excitement. Now he's found it. With his dodgy Uncle Harvey, he's travelling to South America on a quest for hidden gold. But Uncle Harvey has some dangerous enemies and they want the treasure too. Who will be the first to uncover the secrets of the mysterious island?

Members Reviews:

great for a road trip

We listened to this book while on a family road trip. The kids and adults were completely engaged with the story. It kept us entertained the entire time! Highly recommended to all.

it's a must read.

I really loved it. it was adventurous and engaging. everything you want in a book.

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Titel: Biene Maja und ihre Abenteuer

Autor:: Waldemar Bonsels, Frauke Nahrgang

Erzähler: Christine Urspruch

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 1 hr and 46 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-11-12

Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland

Kategorien: Kids, Ages 8-10

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Im Bienenstock ist es der Biene Maja viel zu langweilig, sie will hinaus in die große weite Welt! Sie macht Bekanntschaft mit einem flippigen Grashüpfer und dem netten Rosenkäfer Peppi. Doch nachdem sie Mistkäfer Kurt aus den Fängen der hinterhältigen Spinne Thekla befreit hat, erfährt Maja von dem bösen Plan der Hornissen: Sie wollen Majas Bienenstock überfallen!

©2012 cbj (P)2012 cbj audio

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Titel: Das Zauberschwert (Robert und die Ritter 1)

Autor:: Anu Stohner

Erzähler: Katharina Thalbach

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 4 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-03-12

Herausgeber: Igel Records

Kategorien: Kids, Ages 8-10

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Natürlich wäre es zu alldem nicht gekommen, wenn Robert von seinem Onkel nicht ein Zauberschwert geschenkt bekommen hätte, mit dem man Zeitreisen machen kann. Mit diesem Zauberschwert landen Robert und sein Freund Tim im Mittelalter, auf der Wackerburg. Dort leben die kleinen Ritter mit den kleinen Raubrittern von der Burg Wolfeck in einer Dauerfehde. Kann ja Robert nicht wissen! Aber wo Robert ist, da ist auch Chaos. Und tatsächlich: kaum stehen Tim und Robert auf dem Burghof, kommt ein Handschuh über die Mauer geflogen. Und eh man begreift, hat ihn Robert schon in der Hand, den Fehdehandschuh.

©2011 dtv (P)2011 Igel Records

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Title: Moominvalley in November

Author: Tove Jansson

Narrator: Hugh Dennis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-12

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

If you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're in for the most magical fun! The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Tove Jansson's endearing classic, Moominvalley in November, read with warmth (and some lively character voices) by the comedian Hugh Dennis. 'They can't have moved away without saying a word!' Winter is coming, and the Fillyjonk, the Hemulen, Toft, Mymble, etc. are all waiting in Moominvalley to see the Moomins return home. Winter doesn't seem right without them

Critic Reviews:

"Beautiful words...Tove Jansson is a genius... - Jenny Downham, author of Before I Die." (Books for Keeps)

"They seem to grow in wisdom and delight every time I read them." (Philip Pullman)

The adventures of the easygoing Moomintrolls have all the crispness and tart surprise of a lingonberry, thanks to Janssons ineffably light touch, her uncanny sensitivity to universal childhood emotions, and her gift for terse, naturalistic dialogue. (Entertainment Weekly)

Members Reviews:

A truly charming and utterly unique set of children's books

Just a wonderful series. My daughter and I are working our way through the whole collection. I think I'll be even more sorry than my daughter when we're finished.

Wonderful magic as in all Moomin books

Wonderful magic as in all Moomin books. Personality archetypes and life wisdom, this time with the Moomin family in hibernation and the other characters center stage. What is family, and how do we deal with longing? Tove Jansson at her best.

I like this English translation

I like this English translation. Reminds of Winnie the Pooh. And of course I love the stories! Great to read to/with your 9-12 year old!

Back to childhood.

Superb bedtime story with plot lines that can be enjoyed or contemplated depending on your mood.

If in doubt have a look on YouTube to see if you want to read this story. I love the series.

Five Stars

My son is in love with these books. He's four and they hold his attention and mine.

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Title: The Crowfield Demon

Author: Pat Walsh

Narrator: Ric Jerrom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-11

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

What lies beneath? Things are not right at Crowfield Abbey. The building has begun to crumble. And what Will finds beneath the floor of the side chapel is truly terrifying. Is this the end of Crowfield forever? Read by Ric Jerrom.

Members Reviews:

Very good sequel

The book was well written and exciting. I very much enjoyed the story just as much as the first. This one was creepier in parts and I liked the way the author created both a disturbing and fairytale atmosphere in the same instance. The story leaves lots of openings for future work and I am eager to keep reading.