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Title: Running Out of Time

Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix

Narrator: Kimberly Schraf

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-08-10

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 113 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother sends her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Clifton, Jessie discovers a world even more alien and threatening than she could have imagined, and soon she finds her own life in jeopardy. Can she get help before the children of Clifton, and Jessie herself, run out of time?

Critic Reviews:

"The quirky twist on time-travel fiction will keep the attention of readers." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

How I liked it

I thought the book was great. I liked the drama.i think some of it was confusing but over all it was a good book

Enjoyed it A lot!

In my opinion this was a good book. The story kept my interested the whole time. Jesse's thoughts and emotions were described perfectly, and it touched me to hear about her life.

Great YA story

I will giver you a teaser...the publishers of this book sued a major movie mogul for ripping off their story. This version is the better one. :)

Racial issues

I did not appreciate the way the black people in the story were referred to as " negros . It also says that she was taught that black people could or would never be as smart as white people. Last but not least, it says, Jessie was disappointed when she saw that the black women were not dark skin with curly hair. The racial stereotypes are not acceptable or appropriate. They also were not appreciated - at all.

Adventurous

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Title: The Magic Thief: Found

Author: Sarah Prineas

Narrator: Greg Steinbruner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-25-10

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 186 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Never turn your back on a dragon!

Sneaking out of prison isn't easy, unless you are a thief, or a wizard. Luckily, Conn is both! Trouble is, once he's out, where does he go? His home is a pile of rubble since he blew it up doing magic. His master, the wizard Nevery, is not happy with him. Worst of all, Conn's been exiled, and staying in the city will mean his death.

But Wellmet is in danger from an evil predator coming to destroy the city, and Conn must set off on a quest to fight it. Suddenly, a huge shadow looms over him and he is swept away by something more awesome than his wildest imaginings. Is Conn brave enough to answer magic's call, or is he really just a thief at heart?

Sarah Prineas's incredible world explodes with adventure, a place where cities run on living magic and heroes come from the most surprising places.

Critic Reviews:

Listen to more

adventures.

Members Reviews:

Great book

I loved the character development and plot line of the series. The author does a great job of capturing a child's mindset.

Love Everything

Love this whole series and Greg Steinbruner was a perfect choice for the naration of these books!

awsome

It is awesome it is great I have heard this entire series about 20 times

Wow!

My girls and I are huge Sarah Prineas fans and absolutely love her Magic Thief series.

Fantastic fantasy series, wonderful narration!

This is the third book in the Magic Thief series by Prineas. It was an excellent book in this series. The fourth book in this series, Magic Thief: Home, just came out last week. I was unable to find confirmation that there will be a fifth book in the series, but I did find a comment by Prineas saying she does have ideas for a 5th book. This is a wonderful fantasy read that is great for all ages.

I listened to this on audiobook and the audiobooks for this series are incredibly well done. The narrator gets Conns voice spot on and does an excellent job with the other characters as well. We listened to this in the car on a road trip as a family and everyone really enjoyed it (my son is 7 years old).

Conn has been exiled from Wellmet and his master Nevery isnt pleased with him. Conn is determined to stay in the city of Wellmet and protect it from the evil magic that is coming. However, when things take a turn for the worse Conn is forced to leave Wellmet. On his adventures he discovers some truly astonishing secrets about magic and how it is tied to the cities.

This was an excellent book in this series. There is a lot of magic, adventure, and humor. The characters all have great relationships (wonderful friendships and mentor/student) with each other and I really enjoyed that too. I love the positive messages, the humor, and the wonderfully unique magic. This book includes....DRAGONS...so awesome!

Conn is such a plucky youth which such a positive outlook on things. Yet he started life as a thief and is struggling to prove himself as a wizard. He is always determined to do what it right despite what other people try to force him to do. He also always tells the truth, even if other people arent happy with that truth. He is funny and daring and just a wonderful character.

We also spend a lot more time with Rowan and the new Lord of Twilight, Ember. Both are wonderful characters. I really enjoy Rowan as a character. She is a young woman with a huge responsibility being thrust on her.

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Title: Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace

Author: Donald Sobol

Narrator: Greg Steinbruner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-11-10

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Childrens classics for decades, Donald J. Sobols Encyclopedia Brown stories have garnered a Young Readers Choice Award and a Special Edgar Award. In this installment, the 10-year-old detectives probing questions continue to trip up thieves, frauds, and others scoundrelsfrom a watch-scamming bully to a wigged-out FBIs most wanted.

Members Reviews:

Turned my non-bookworm into a bookworm

My son is a good reader, but has never loved reading and never once has he picked up a book to read for fun. He now picks up the Encyclopedia Brown books and reads at all times of the day...so much that I've had to tell him "I'm so happy you're reading for fun, but I need you to put your book down for a few minutes" . . . when I need him to do another activity. I am so impressed with these books that I've ordered several more from the series.

Formatting sucks

I really love the Encyclopedia Brown Books. I really enjoy seeing them on the Kindle and they are fun little puzzler stories to read to my kids and see if they can solve them. Can't say enough how enjoyable the logic that some of the thinking that goes on with these stories is great teaching tool for my kids as well.

So why the two star listing? Well the formatting sucks and sucks harder than a brand new Hoover vacuum on a shag carpet. There is no link between the solution and the story nor the next story in the series. So you have either have to create a link to the solutions individually for each of the or create a link to the solutions chapter and then flip back to the stories. This is an issue that nearly all of the Penguin Ebook editions published today have had. It is annoying and aggravating since this should have been something easily created when the book was originally ported over to an ebook standard. I mean I have seen self-published books in similar genres that have hot links going back and forth between solutions or maps or appendices over to the main text. So that is why the two star listing.

Five Stars

Great

Great mysteries for kids

Everyone child loves reading Encyclopedia Brown books! my children always get excited when we order a new to read together! Teaches them to pay close attention to details and use logic too!

best books for boys!

My two boys, 6 and 8, love Encyclopedia Brown. In fact, when my 6 year old got an amazon.com gift card for his birthday, this is the item he picked! They are great stories to read aloud; great at bedtime because each little chapter takes about 10 minutes to read and it wraps up at the end -- no stories that have to be continued the next night!

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Title: The Sable Quean

Author: Brian Jacques

Narrator: Full Cast, Brian Jacques

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-09-10

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 161 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

With more than 20 million books sold, Brian Jacques acclaimed Redwall series has become the stuff of legend. In this 21st swashbuckling entry, Vilaya the Sable Quean and her henchman Zwilt the Shade set their evil sights on Redwall Abbey. But also headed toward the abbey is Buckler, Blademaster of the Long Patrola brave hare perfectly suited to hero status.

Critic Reviews:

the master shows no signs of letting up or slowing down the action of his sweeping sagas that play out in the lives of the gentle critters of Mossflower Wood. (VOYA)

Members Reviews:

Not the most tightly written Redwall story.

Charming characters and a strong villain, but suffers from several unnecessary plot threads that could have been cut out with no loss.

wonderful naration

great naration by author and full cast, can't believe these aren't more popular. this isn't my favorite of his books, but the narration added a lot, especially to the songs, which I usually skip when reading the actual text

A wonderful book!

The Redwall series has always been a staple for me in literature and this twenty-first in the series was just as good as the first. I'll never stop wishing that Mark Jacques will take his father's place are the new author so that one day we might read more tales of the abbey and Mossflower country. Though one is always welcome to revisit the stories of old or share them so that others may make new friends and hear of great triumphs over evil and adversity. After all, the doors to Redwall Abbey are always open to good and gentle creatures..

Wonderful book, I love love love this series

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

I would definitely recommend this audiobook to a friend. It was a great story, told from the author's mind with his voice giving life to the story. AMAZING!!! There is one negative though as the last few minutes of the book simply didn't exist in the recording. BIG problem.

Who was your favorite character and why?

favorite character? Seriously? hmmm I suppose IF I had to choose only one I might choose Mumzy.

Any additional comments?

My only negative, which is a pretty BIG negative. The last three minutes of the book were not there!!! I would have been beyond ticked off if I didn't have the physical book here with me, but having the physical book and NEEDING to look up the end totally negates the point of an audiobook, doesn't it?????

different voice actors

took some getting used to the new characters- different voice actors- but all great as usual

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Title: Fang

Subtitle: A Maximum Ride Novel

Author: James Patterson

Narrator: Jill Apple

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-10

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 245 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Being a kid with wings--constantly on the run--has never been easy, and Max and her flock are getting tenser than ever. First, on a trip to Africa, they meet a mysterious billionaire whose intense scrutiny of the flock makes her fear the worst. Then, a cryptic message from a young girl arrives, warning them "The sky will fall." And as if an impending apocalypse weren't bad enough, canny birdkid Angel makes a dire prophecy about Max's soul mate: Fang will be the first to die.

Max's desperate desire to protect Fang brings the two closer than ever. But can the team weather the storm, or will the turmoil rip them apart for the last time?

Members Reviews:

great read!!! well listen!

What made the experience of listening to Fang the most enjoyable?

I'm reading this to keep up with my child....great books. Love the narration...not boring and monotone.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Angel. She reminds me of my baby girl!

What does Jill Apple bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I love her voice she really lets me lie there and envision the scene.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

that i'm not sure of

getting better

I had become complacent with this series - the never ending search for the world saving event. However, this book brought some new life back into the picture and I enjoyed it more than the some of the middle titles - Saving the world and School's out...

Fang

Super Awesome Ride! This was fast and up and down. The narration was quick and the story was fast moving. I found I actually cried at the poignant parts.

I am giving it 4 stars because I have to leave that last star for books like Angelology that have tons of information in them, but this was a fun book. I think the idea was still there too of philanthrophy, helping each other , truly LIVING, best survival options cause we hardly think of that stuff, conscious evolution, and SCIENCE, relationships and under all the fun I guess there may be a question there of when it comes down to it, do you think it's really about truly person to person relationships and living and loving, or setting personal feelings aside for "greater good" even if you live an unhappy life?..or maybe less fulfilling one? Maybe a little while of each? What is Fate? What is Destiny?

Still like the stories

however, it's starting to get predictable with little Change to progress of the characters. I hope Angel is better

I give it a perfect 10

The book is pretty good but cheesy and easy read it won't make you think too much which is perfect as it is targeted towards a young audience. But as an adult, I enjoyed the book and the twist and turns as well as the Developement of the characters through the story. I'm very pleased with the audio, the narrator does an incredible job in differentiating the characters and showing the listener emotions. Well done

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Title: Samantha's Story Collection

Subtitle: An American Girl

Author: Maxine Schur, Valerie Tripp, Susan Adler

Narrator: Cecelia Riddett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-28-10

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Samantha Parkington is an orphan being raised by her wealthy grandmother at the start of a brand-new century, a time when new ideas and inventions are changing everyone's lives. Samantha's own world is filled with elegance and privilege, but she sees that not everyone's life is changing for the better - especially her friend Nellie, a servant girl who lives next door.

Some people consider "mixing with servants" bold and improper. But for Samantha, a person's worth isn't measured by wealth. True friendship is what matters most.

Members Reviews:

awesome

my six year old boy and my eight years old love it. and learn about the industrial revolution and child labor .

Enjoyed by boys and girls

Love Samantha's sweet and adventurous heart. Enjoyed by my 9 yr old son and my 7 yr old daughter. Recommend

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Title: War Horse

Author: Michael Morpurgo

Narrator: Dan Stevens

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 01-12-10

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 92 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Beautifully performed by Dan Stevens, 'War Horse' has taken the world by storm. First published back in 1982, the book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre back in 2007. It's well-deserved success means that it has now gone into it's third year at the New London Theatre and will be later debuting on Broadway in New York City.

At the outbreak of World War I, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to the trenches to find him and bring him home.

Members Reviews:

Stevens brings adult sensibility to child's tale

If you could sum up War Horse in three words, what would they be?

Unique, moving point-of-view

Who was your favorite character and why?

It would require a heart of stone to answer other than Joey, the braver-than-brave horse was my favorite.

What does Dan Stevens bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I have read the book but did not have nearly the repertoire of amazing voices in my head that were at the complete command of Dan Stevens to entertain and entrance me. His voice and characterizations added so much depth to the experience.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

War through the eyes of the innocent

Well done!

A story told from a non-human perspective is unusual . . . but, to have one set during WWI is truly remarkable. The story is captivating, but (narrator) Dan Stevens does an incredible job of story telling.

Truly engaging, emotionally and intellectually

Would you listen to War Horse again? Why?

No, because there are so many other books on my list to "read".

What other book might you compare War Horse to and why?

Charlotte's web by E.B. White, as it brings you inside the mind and soul of a non-human entity (spider versus horse), and both stir the emotion while at the same time providing much" food for thought".

Which character as performed by Dan Stevens was your favorite?

Can't say. All characters extremely well portrayed.

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

Oh no, I seldom have the time to listen to an entire book in one sitting; but this is a short book and would lend itself to listening in one sitting compared to many others.

Any additional comments?

I quite enjoyed this book. Very engaging emotionally and intellectually.

Very Good

Any additional comments?

The book was much better than the film. Too much was lost from the nature of the horses in the film.

Dan Stevens is a fantastic narrator.

My 14-year old son and I listened to this audiobook on a road trip. We both loved it. We know a bit of World War I history, and that was what hooked us into the story. Neither of us are horse lovers per se, and I was wondering what I'd think of hearing a story told from a horse's point of view. But it really works! Joey the horse does duty as a farm horse, a cavalry horse, and a cart horse during the course of the whole book. Dan Stevens makes it all come alive with his various voices and accents. He keeps the dialogue lively and fun. He brings real warmth and depth to the human and horse characters.

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Title: Streams to the River, River to the Sea

Subtitle: A Novel of Sacagawea

Author: Scott O'Dell

Narrator: Amanda Ronconi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-23-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In this novel, Sacagawea comes to life and gives us an exciting new perspective on this heroine of an American saga. Her story begins on an early evening in late summer when she was captured by the Minnetarees and taken away from her family and everything she knew. From that moment on, her life changes dramatically. Her fate leads her to Lewis and Clark, but especially to Captain Clark, a man she begins to love - a dangerous emotion on the perilous journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Critic Reviews:

"A suspenseful, well-paced retelling of this remarkable, true-life adventure." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Captivating

My three kids and I were captivated from beginning to end. The story sparked some good discussions about the treatment of women and Indians, the perseverance of the explorers, and the expansion of the U.S. west of the Mississippi. The narrator was exceptional.

excellent

excellent historical fiction!

love how the reader used voices throughout. not sure if the book is supposed to be nonfiction

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Title: Mud City

Author: Deborah Ellis

Narrator: Meera Simhan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Her decision to leave necessitates Shauzia dress like a boy, as her friend Parvana did, to earn money to buy passage out. But her journey becomes a struggle to survive as she's forced to beg and pick through garbage, eventually landing in jail. An apparent rescue by a well-meaning American family gives her hope again, but will it last? And where will she end up?

Mud City is the final book in the acclaimed trilogy that includes The Breadwinner (a best-seller) and Parvana's Journey. It paints a devastating portrait of life in refugee camps, where so many children around the world are trapped, some for their whole lives. But it also tells movingly of these kids' resourcefulness and strength, which help them survive these unimaginable circumstances.

Critic Reviews:

"Middle-school readers will be caught up in the cause and in the elemental survival adventure, especially because Shauzia is no sweet waif; she's mean, insolent, and rebellious. Her struggle with the rough Mrs. Weera reveals that they are both strong and brave." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Excellent story

Great way to help young people see why we don't want war or radical Islam in our neighbourhoods/countries.

Another Great Listen

Having listened to The Breadwinner & Parvena's Journey, we had to listen to Mud City and we were not disappointed. The story was engaging and was easy to imagine in our mind's eye. The narrator did an excellent job in differentiating the characters and her speech was clear and distinct.

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Title: The Wyrm King

Subtitle: Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles

Author: Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

Narrator: Andrew McCarthy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-08-09

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

It turns out the giants control the population of Hydra, a dragon like creature that is creating sinkholes all over Florida. But with the mermaids refusing to return the giants to the shore, the nixie's still missing and the threat of a destroyed Florida drawing closer, the kids have to take matters in their own hands.

Will Nick and Laurie be able to stop the destruction they unwittingly caused? Can a new giant hunter help save the day? Can Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide help them out of this or are they on their own?

Find out in the final conclusion of the Spiderwick saga!

Members Reviews:

Satisfying Ending to the Series

Any additional comments?

Part 3, The Wyrm King fits nicely with the rest of the series. I particularly liked the humor. If you liked the rest of the series you will like this one and everything comes together in a satisfying ending just how I like it.