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Title: My Little Pony: Beyond Equestria: Pinkie Pie Steps Up

Author: G. M. Berrow

Narrator: Tracey Petrillo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-18

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

An exciting original middle grade series featuring My Little Pony, and continuing the story from the upcoming feature film! In an exciting expansion to the My Little Pony world, the characters you know and love are off on brand new adventures!

©2018 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

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Title: Harley Quinn at Super Hero High

Subtitle: DC Super Hero Girls

Author: Lisa Yee

Narrator: Tara Sands

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-18

Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Harley Quinn investigates a high-tech carnival in this action-packed new DC Super Hero Girl novel!

Funny girl Harley Quinn loves fighting crime with her classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, but she always does it her with own madcap style - and a big mallet! It's no surprise that Harley can't resist getting involved in a dance competition and organizing an outrageous battle of the bands. But when a high-tech carnival comes to town, Harley knows that things aren't what they seem and that only she can get to the bottom of the mystery - and deliver a great punch line while doing it!

Members Reviews:

Great for my daughter.

My daughter, aged 10, loves these chapter books. She's a superhero fan, thanks to her older brother and father, and she's found her own niche in the world of superheroes with the Super Hero High books. She has all of them in print plus dolls, comics, clothes, etc. and I encourage anyone with a child who is moving into chapter books to try this series.

Daughter is very happy

My 7 year old daughter got this in the mail the other day and is currently reading it. We got it in hardback, it's a very nice looking book, cool cover art, shiny in some spots. Arrived in great condition. Very happy with it. May purchase the other DC girls books in near future. My daughter is starting a chapter book collection and loves Harley Quinn, but most of the comics aren't very kid friendly, so I'm glad there are alternative Harley Quinn things to read like this.

Super Fun!

Things at Super Hero High are about to get zany thanks to the one-of-a-kind Harley Quinn! The mallet and video camera wielding Harley has always had her own style and an infectious flair for drama...so it's no surprise that, in order to boost ratings for web show, she organizes a less than organized dance competition and battle of the bands. And when a famous, crazy carnival comes to town Harley just has to capture it all and be the lovable center of attention. But things at the carnival aren't all they appear and something or someone may have their sinister sights set on Harley Quinn...but unpredictable, class clown Harley isn't scared of a little trouble, especially with her super friends by her side!

Lisa Yee returns to her DC Super Hero Girls middle-grade series with book five, Harley Quinn at Super Hero High, and just like books one through four, this installment is full of super fun, super laughs, and super heroes of all kinds!

I'm a huge fan of Lisa Yee's version of a young Harley Quinn, so I was very excited that this book focused on this clever and unique character, and Yee did not disappoint. Like Harley herself, Harley Quinn at Super Hero High feels a little more fast-paced and rambunctious than previous books, which just adds to the fun of really getting to know Harley. And readers really do get to know Harley well throughout the book and see a more complex, relatable, and vulnerable side to her. And of course, just like Harley, Harley Quinn at Super Hero High is bursting with amusing antics, laugh-out-loud humor, unforgettable pranks, and non-stop adventure and thrills.

I always love returning to these books because Super Hero High makes for such an exciting and immersive setting, with its in-depth and enthralling world of Super Heroes and Villains.

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Title: The Ghost in the Mirror

Author: Brad Strickland, John Bellairs

Narrator: George Guidall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-17

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

It was a warm summer day in 1951 when Rose Pottinger and Mrs. Zimmermann entered the tunnel. When they had emerged, it was snowing...and the year was 1828.

Mrs. Zimmermann had felt that the ghost of Granny Wetherbee, who had taught Mrs. Zimmermann witchery, was in trouble and needed help. So she and Rose Rita had traveled to Pennsylvania where Granny had lived. They never dreamed that they would also journey back to a time long ago where they would encounter a sorcerer more terrifying than either could have imagined.

Members Reviews:

Need more Bellairs books on Audible!

Great job by the narrator. Fun story. John Bellairs got me into reading about 35 years ago. It was nice to listen to as I commuted 2 hours to work through the Sierra Nevada mountains. I really hope George Guidall narrates more Bellairs stories...he was great!

Excellent Gothic thriller for all ages

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

I originally read this book as a preteen. I've been into John Bellairs since I discovered him at age 10 or so there's a lot of nostalgia for me. But yes, I'd recommend this book to anyone who liked old-school Gothic literature or period pieces for younger readers.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mrs Zimmerman, she's a fun and "crazy" old lady who happens to be a witch and is always dressed in purple. She sounds like she'd be great to hang out with.

What about George Guidalls performance did you like?

He had a calm and soothing voice overall and I liked his interpretation of Mrs Zimmerman and Rose Rita.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it took me three sittings but that wasn't by choice.

Any additional comments?

It totally made my day/week when I saw Audible was finally carrying a John Bellairs title! This is actually the fourth book in the Lewis Barnavelt series, so I hope that soon we will get the rest of the series, as well as other books by John Bellairs (The Face in the Frost, the Johnny Dixon and Anthony Monday series).

I highly recommend this book to any fan of John Bellairs, or anything looking for a fun and spooky adventure.

Ready for all John Bellairs books on audible

What other book might you compare The Ghost in the Mirror to and why?

House with the Clock in it's Walls. I'm still surprised that's not on audible yet. It's a pretty popular book that's being made into a movie with Jack Black.

What about George Guidalls performance did you like?

Excellent narrator.

Any additional comments?

John Bellairs books are a lot of fun to listen to.These are classics and great for any generation. Hopefully sooner than later the whole catalog will get the audiobook/audible treatment. I know his large following would pick them all up.

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Title: The Wildcat's Claw

Subtitle: Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts, Book 6

Author: Varian Johnson

Narrator: Nicola Barber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-17

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The four heroes of Erdas are fugitives on the run in this new chapter of the New York Times best-selling series! Confidential until October 2017!

Members Reviews:

THE STORY IS RUSHING TO ITS CLIMAX

The story continues in this, the FALL OF THE BEASTS ongoing series.

The world is darker, and the Greencloak's and their beasts are still being pursued and persecuted for actions they were unable to prevent.

A great adventure for young and old alike set in a far future of our world.

Good book

My daughter loves this series of books.

The tale continues...

As the 6th book in the series, it continues the great story telling, and I have nothing to complain about. As perfect as the others!

Five Stars

Good children's series

Good, but just stringing us along.

It would be nice a longer book and save us the $. These short books at $10 each are a bit much.

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Title: Embers of Destruction

Subtitle: Mysteries of Cove, Book 3

Author: J. Scott Savage

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-28-17

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In the third and final volume of the best-selling Mysteries of Cove series, Trenton and Kallista - along with their friends, Plucky, Simoni, Angus, and Clyde - fly their mechanical dragons south toward San Francisco, looking to rescue any survivors from the battle of Seattle.

Arriving in San Francisco and investigating the area in secret, the young riders are reunited with Kallista's father, Leo Babbage, who reveals that the humans in the city are working as slaves to the dragons, but that they don't want to be rescued - himself included. He says they are being protected by their new master: a huge, powerful white dragon who lives in an impenetrable tower fortress overlooking the city. Kallista is stunned by the news. Why would her father ever willingly want to work for dragons?

Trenton and his friends are confronted by the guards and their mechanical dragons are seized. Evading capture, the young riders escape and begin looking for a way to break the white dragon's hold over the city - and over Leo. Working with the kids from the city, the young riders track down the source of the dragon's power to an underground chamber accessible only through an underwater passageway below the tower fortress.

With the white dragon watching their every move, Trenton and Kallista will need every bit of creativity and ingenuity they can manage to find a way to retrieve their stolen dragons, enter the tower fortress, and take down the dragons once and for all.

Members Reviews:

what an awesome series

I'm so sad this is the last in the series but it was a wonderful book. no immorality, no swearing, no sex, no hidden agendas. just awesome.

Oh my gosh I so love this series

This series makes you happy, makes you sad, makes you smile, makes you glad it has its ups and downs like all life it was a wonderful story thank you and I hope to find more like this one.

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Title: Slider

Author: Pete Hautman

Narrator: Scott Lange

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-17

Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Competitive eating vies with family expectations in a funny, heartfelt novel for middle-grade audiences by National Book Award winner Pete Hautman.

David can eat an entire sixteen-inch pepperoni pizza in four minutes and thirty-six seconds. Not bad. But he knows he can do better. In fact, he'll have to do better: he's going to compete in the Super Pigorino Bowl, the world's greatest pizza-eating contest, and he has to win it, because he borrowed his mom's credit card and accidentally put $2,000 on it. So he really needs that prize money. Like, yesterday. As if training to be a competitive eater weren't enough, he's also got to keep an eye on his little brother, Mal (who, if the family believed in labels, would be labeled autistic, but they don't, so they just label him Mal). And don't even get started on the new weirdness going on between his two best friends, Cyn and HeyMan. Master talent Pete Hautman has whipped up a rich narrative shot through with equal parts humor and tenderness, and the result is a middle-grade novel too delicious to put down.

Members Reviews:

Great realistic fiction for middle grades

Solid choice for the 2018-2019 Texas Bluebonnet book list! Professional reviews placed this book slightly above the fourth graders that make up one half of my libraryâs population in a very conservative district so a preview read was required before purchasing and promoting. I am happy to report that the bookâs content was not only engaging, but perfectly appropriate for 4th graders, despite the fact that the main character and his friends will be entering high school at summerâs end. David is a young man facing life filled with circumstances universal to many: a heavy case of middle kid âinvisibleness,â changing dynamics between long time friends, family drama, a special needs brother, and a major mistake that needs a fast and expensive fix. All this couched in the world of competing eating! Pete Hautman creates completely likeable characters who struggle to solve their problems in a way that touches the heart and leaves the reader satisfied. Not every situation has a fairy tale solution but that will make the ending all the more appealing to my readers who already understand that life is never perfect but who need the hope that everything will be OK anyway. I highly recommend this book to readers 4th grade and up but recognize that the length may be off-putting to some of the elementary aged students.

Slider

I received this book from #kidlitexchange to read in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Slider by Pete Haultman published by Candlewick Press. David is the middle child of three with an older sister and a younger brother. His older sister, Bridgette, is a perfectionist, in college with great grades and a boring boyfriend. His younger brother, Mal, is diagnosed in the autism spectrum. Mal doesn't speak and will only eat cheerios and potato chips. After a huge mistake with Moms credit card David discovers he can enter eating contests to make money to fix his mistake. His parents have other plans for his summer but agree that if he helps take care of Mal while Mom goes to work for the summer he can train for the pizza eating contest at the fair. While mom is gone and David is training Mal is teaching him how to read Mal's cues. In the end the family all learns a few new things about one another. Pulling together for family. An amazing read.

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Title: Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

Author: Frank Cottrell Boyce

Narrator: Peter Capaldi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-17

Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Blythes are a big, warm, rambunctious family who live on a small farm and sometimes foster children. Now Prez has come to live with them. But, though he seems cheerful and helpful, he never says a word.

Then one day Prez answers the door to someone claiming to be his relative. This small, loud stranger carries a backpack, walks with a swagger and goes by the name of Sputnik.

As Prez dithers on the doorstep, Sputnik strolls right past him and introduces himself to everyone in the household. Prez is amazed at the response. The family pat Sputnik on the head, call him a good boy and drop food into his mouth. It seems they all think Sputnik is a dog. It's only Prez who thinks otherwise.

But Prez soon finds himself having to defend the family from the chaos and danger unleashed by Sputnik, as household items come to life - like a TV remote that fast-forwards people: 'Anyone can do it, it's just that people don't read the instructions properly'; and a toy lightsaber that entertains guests at a children's party, until one of them is nearly decapitated by it - and Prez is going to have to use his voice to explain himself.

It turns out that Sputnik is writing a guidebook to Earth called Ten Things Worth Doing on Earth, and he takes Prez on a journey to discover just those 10 things. Each adventure seems to take Prez nearer to the heart of the family he is being fostered by. But they also take him closer to the day that he is due to leave them forever....

Members Reviews:

Rollicking ride with a surprisingly touching heart

I have to confess, when I originally chose this recording it was because it was read by Peter Capaldi, not for the story or author, and I was not disappointed...his animated reading was as delightful as ever, and the extra Scottish twinkle he brought to the story was no doubt the reason he was chosen for this book. What I did not expect , however, was what I thought was a kids book essentially when I started this was in fact, a phenomenally creative and surprisingly touching story to be enjoyed by grandkid and grandparent alike. Now I'm after more by this author and please please Mr Capaldi, I beg of you to please give us the pleasur of your voice and talent to more audio books!

The story is good and the narrator is also good

The book is good and the narrator is really good as well I give it 9/10

Funny

Soooooo funny omg so so so funny I like frank corrall Boyce he is funny

Great

We've come to love all Frank Cottrell Boyce's books and Sputnik is no exception. The imagination that goes into them and the bending of reality is superb. We read it first at bedtime and I really couldn't do justice to the accents required so I was really glad to see a real Scot narrating it. It's possible that Robbie Coltrane could have done a better job but both are way ahead of me.

The book could be described as one boy's experience of his primary carer falling victim to the onset of dementia and the very real consequences that has for him but if you then go on to say that the arrival of an alien on a mission to save our planet is thrown in it can only make your mind boggle.

It's fabulous. We thoroughly recommend it.

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Title: Five Nights at Freddy's: Still Curious?

Subtitle: An Unofficial FNAF Tale, Book 2

Author: Alex Strobach

Narrator: Rob Walton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-14-17

Publisher: Alex Strobach

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Shortly after the Bite of '87, a mysterious man hiding from danger inadvertently finds shelter within the walls of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. Years before the venue would reopen its doors to a new location, with new AI and redesigned costumes for animatronics, what horrific truth will he discover at this "magical place where fantasy and fun come to life"? Simultaneously exploring two timelines, this audiobook will provide you with a wholly different perspective on the dreadful events surrounding the myth and truth of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.

Members Reviews:

Lit

Absolutely amazing do recommend and the others are great plz add more or make more

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Title: Attack of the Jack

Subtitle: Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 2

Author: R.L. Stine

Narrator: Tarah Consoli, Joe Fria

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-17

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A brand-new Goosebumps arc narrated by the most iconic and evil character of the series, Slappy!

Devin and his sister Violet are visiting their Uncle Jack for the summer. He lives in an old house by the seashore. Jack was a sailor and he has collected strange and fascinating items from the sea. Exploring a back room, Devin and Violet discover a locked trunk. A pirate's chest. The trunk is wrapped in old, heavy chains and locked with a huge rusted lock. But they manage to get it open.

They lift the lid slowly - and see that it's filled with antique jack-in-the-boxes. Huh? One box is hidden under the others, covered in dust. It plays an odd, unpleasant song. Up pops a very ugly, mean-looking puppet, an old pirate with a dirty red bandana over his long greasy hair, scars on his cheeks, and a beard - and one eye missing. "Thanks for letting Sailor Jack out!" he rasps, bouncing on his spring. Devin and Violet now face new and troubling questions: Will Jack return them to their uncle? Just how much is a pirate's promise worth?

Members Reviews:

Grandson Loved It!

I ordered this book for my grandson who loves R.L. Stine books, especially the Slappy series.

I had it delivered straight to him as a treat. His mom said that as soon as it arrived, he grabbed it and ran upstairs with it. He apparently read it in one sitting. I haven't read it (though I should), but I gave it five stars because he enjoyed it so much.

I've preordered the next one and he is impatiently awaiting its delivery in September.

attack of the Jack

i bought this for a gift the person who received it has enjoyed in and is looking forward to the next Slappy World book

great series

Our Grandson loves these books, he is so excited to get a new one, and is anxious to read them

Five Stars

My nephew loves this series and was excited to get this book for Christmas.

Five Stars

My son loved this book.

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Title: The Way of the Warrior

Subtitle: Young Samurai, Book 1

Author: Chris Bradford

Narrator: Joe Jameson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-16-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins.

But life at the samurai school is a constant fight for survival. Even with his friend Akiko by his side, Jack is singled out by bullies and treated as an outcast. With courage in his heart and his sword held high, can Jack prove himself and face his deadliest rival yet?

Members Reviews:

Anyone who is a fan of Rangers Apprentice will love these books

Chris Bradford does an awesome job, as well as the narrator to pull you into the story. These deserve to be as popular as the rangers apprentice series. Highly recommend.

Action and relationships in Japan 1611

Historically-grounded adventure / coming-of-age series starts here. Emphasis on Samurai service and Buddhism/ Zen. It's told in 3rd-person, set in Japan in 1611.

A shipwrecked, orphaned English youth, age 12, must learn Japanese language and culture and discover the Samurai warrior within. Meanwhile, he develops some valuable friendships and other relationships.

Good character development for both Jack and Yamoto. Some poignant scenes. Some action, death, cruelty, battle training. Strong female roles, as well as male. I liked the different types of adult figures, too. The heroes and the villains were credible-- both adults and youth.

The plot isn't too predictable, but some bits do stretch credulity.

Excellent narration! I read and listened, interchangeably.

Reminded me a little of John Flanagan's two series: Brotherband and Ranger's Apprentice.

I might read book 2, even though the target audience is probably youngsters. It held my attention, and I learned something about Japanese culture and history.

great book

this book was a great choice because it mixed ancient Japanese culture and fiction in a great way

AN EPIC STORY

I loved this book. The narration was 5 stars and the story was so good. Loved the characters. 10/10 I cant wait to start book 2!

Wonderful story solidly delivered

Jamesons engaging performance delivers solidly on the action and suspense of a great story. The beloved characters of Young Samurai are brought to life through this wonderfully added dimension. Highly recommended!!