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Title: Blue Moon

Subtitle: The Immortals

Author: Alyson Noel

Narrator: Katie Schorr

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-09

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 381 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

In an attempt to save him, Ever travels to the magical dimension of Summerland, where she learns the secrets of Damen's tortured past; a past which he has always kept hidden from her.

But in her quest to cure Damen, Ever discovers an ancient text that details the workings of time. Now Ever must choose between turning back the past and saving her family from the accident that claimed their lives - or staying in the present and saving Damen, who grows sicker every day.

Members Reviews:

Wonderful! Entertining - better than 1st book!

I was a little offset by "Evermore" and thought the ending was just a bit odd. Not only did enjoy the 2nd book more, but it made the 1st book more complete! It is a separate 'story', so obvious that it is a separate book rather than all one together. I like the 1st book MORE now that I've read this 2nd one. and in all justification, the 1st had me curious enough to pick up the 2nd. I do almost all Audiobooks, and I also like the reader for this series. She embodies the main character very well. Very romantic without being SAPPY and a lot in interesting adventures & twists! Now EAGER for the 3rd book out next month!!!!

Waiting for the next book

Not nearly as girly-girl as Twilight and much better writing. I'll buy the next one.

The Sookie Stackhouse series is much more my style.

Great follow up to Evermore

Is there anything you would change about this book?

They are just too short :-)

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Miles.....he is so dear and so good to Ever.

Which character as performed by Katie Schorr was your favorite?

She does Ever the best, of course. She does Roman well too.

Did Blue Moon inspire you to do anything?

Oh, I already had book 3 ready and waiting as soon as the last CD of Blue Moon was finished!

Any additional comments?

One of my favorites out of all 5.

Happy Listening (Alyson Noel Fans)

What a great escape audio books are.

The Narrator brought the character Ever to life with a voice that fit perfectly. I enjoy switching back and forth from actual book form to audio when I am reading a book series (saves the eyes).

I will definitely be looking to download the audible version of the latest book in this Immortal Series.

Thanks Audible!

very good book

I love this book, and the narrator spoke very well and I could understand her

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Title: Keeping the Moon

Author: Sarah Dessen

Narrator: Stina Nielsen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-11-09

Publisher: Penguin Audiobooks

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 50 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Sarah Dessen's newest novel is poignant, humorous, and full of characters to cherish--what readers are coming to expect from this extraordinary young talent.

Members Reviews:

Incomplete

When I downloaded this book it came in one part and ended very suddenly am supprised as the others from this write came in two and did not end like that. I am hoping this is an error

DON'T BUY THIS!!

The ending cuts off at the 12th chapter, with a couple more chapters left. It's ridiculous. I had to buy the book to finish it. It's a very good ending, but you won't get it by listening to the audiobook. Just read it! It's a fun read, anyways.

It's not the complete book. Save your money

It's not the complete book. Save your money

Complete At Last

If you have purchased this book but only received 12 out of 15 chapters, delete the files and download them to your device again. Audible has re-uploaded the book, and now all 15 chapters are available. Thank you, Audible, for resolving this issue. It is a wonderful story, one of Dessen's best. Memorable characters, simple but effective plot with life lessons most of us could use.

what happened?

It's a lot like her book "The Truth About Forever", which I love, and the characters are a lot like the charaters in that book, except maybe they changed clothes and moved. I was starting to enjoy it, then it just ended. Nothing happened, she just finished a sentence and it was "The End." It's like they forgot the add the 2nd part or something. Very disappointing.

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Title: Wait Till Helen Comes

Subtitle: A Ghost Story

Author: Mary Downing Hahn

Narrator: Ellen Grafton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-09

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 118 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

If that's not bad enough, Heather starts talking to a ghost named Helen and warning Molly and Michael that Helen is coming for them. Molly feels certain Heather is in some kind of danger, but every time she tries to help, Heather twists things around to get her into trouble. It seems as if things can't get any worse.

But they do - when Helen comes.

Critic Reviews:

"Genuinely scary, complete with dark secrets from the past, unsettled graves, and a very real ghost." (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books)

Members Reviews:

Great for family listening

We listened to this on a family trip. All four of my kids, ages 6-13 loved it, and so did my husband and I! I liked the narrator, I thought it was appropriate because of the young sounding voice. The story is from the pov of a12 year old girl. Nicely done! Great story.

I love this book

I loved this book as a little girl and I still do now. This author manages to put just the right amount of suspense and creepiness without making it to scary. I plan on my future kids and grandkids being able to pluck this book from my bookshelf and read it themselves one day. I can't wait to share it.

Gave me goosebumps several times

It's a classic type story and I am an easy scare. Frustrating adults but I guess that's part of the deal.

Read but don't listen to this book..

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I liked this story as a kid. I came across it again by accident and downloaded it for my kids. It's a bit dated but still as spooky as I remember. I'm not sure how my kids will react. I was hoping the audible would give it more effect but it ruined the entire story.

Would you be willing to try another book from Mary Downing Hahn? Why or why not?

Definitely. I read most of her books as a kid.

What didnt you like about Ellen Graftons performance?

She was very stiff and a bit shrilly at times. I would rather listen to Neil Gaiman recite the telephone book than listen to her again. Nicola Barber who read Spirit Animals 1 was great. If you got her to read "Wait Till Helen Comes," I would definitely listen to it again. Now, I'm looking for away to return the audible and get my money back.

What character would you cut from Wait Till Helen Comes?

The parents.

Any additional comments?

Good book. Lousy audible.

Love

This book hasa made me and my sister so much closer and I love scary stories so if you like scary stories this is the book for you

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Title: Woodsong

Author: Gary Paulsen

Narrator: Gary Paulsen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-17-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

The award-winning creator of popular survival stories turns his attention to his own real life adventures in Minnesota and Alaska as he prepares for the grueling Iditarod sled dog race.

©2007 Gary Paulsen; (P)2009 Listening Library

Members Reviews:

Great story for animal lovers!

Any additional comments?

This is a great story about animals and the relationship that can exist between humans and animals.

Why I like this book

Because it's a book from Gary paulsen and I think he is a great writer who has written my favorite books

Turn off the music!

I enjoyed the story but having music in the background during the reading was annoying.

Haunted me for years

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

I heard this book over 15 years ago. It made me want to go to Alaska. I finally went this year. So, yes.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cookie, she is the sled dog this book is dedicated to

What about Gary Paulsens performance did you like?

He has this really droll, deadpan narration that draws you in.

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

An idiot and his dogs. Also, carnivorous squirrel.

Any additional comments?

I first heard this audiobook on cassette at a local library. Checked it out several times. Got the audible version and was transported back. So haunting, mysterious, funny, down-to-earth. I've listened to it more than 8 times, and it makes me cry every time.

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Title: Great Bear Lake

Subtitle: Seekers, Book 2

Author: Erin Hunter

Narrator: Julia Fletcher

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-10-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Meanwhile, separated from her family, polar bear cub Kallik trusts her intuition to lead her on a path traveled by many bears before her. At last the four cubs meet at the sacred Great Bear Lake, a place of peace and healing where bears gather to celebrate the longest day.

But all is not harmonious. Danger lurks beneath the calm surface of the lake, and only if they put aside their differences and truly come together will the young bears have any chance of surviving the harsh realities of the wild.

Members Reviews:

My Inspiration

This was a very good book. It inspired me to do more to help the environment and help the places where the bears live.

Great book!

What did you love best about Great Bear Lake?

I purchased this book for my 10 year old son to read. He loved the book and made 100 on his test he took at school! He loved the obstacles the bears had in getting to the great wilderness!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Great Bear Lake?

Finally making it to the great wilderness only to find flat faces there!

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

My son read this book in several chapters at a time.

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Title: Kingdom's Dawn

Subtitle: Kingdom's Series, Book 1

Author: Chuck Black

Narrator: Andy Turvey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-27-09

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Teamed with a young slave girl, Leinad is thrust into adversity and danger for the Dark Knight and his vicious Shadow Warriors will stop at nothing to thwart the King's plan to restore the kingdom. Leinad will need more than a sharp blade and a swift hand to fulfill his mission and survive the evil plots of the King's sworn enemies! Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and his son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil and the future of a kingdom lies in the hands of a young man.

Members Reviews:

Great story, lousy production

In the grand tradition of Narnia and other fantasy allegories, Kingdom's Dawn shadows several key figures and events from the Fall of Adam and Eve, through the calling of Moses in the wilderness. Apart from a couple battle scenes that seem to go on for a bit too long, even younger readers may enjoy following young Leinad as he discovers life beyond the safety of his father's farm to follow a higher calling given to him by the Unseen King of Arrethtrae. This was one time, though that I think the audiobook detracted from the enjoyment of the story. Like other reviewers, I felt the dramatized version was unbalanced, often with background music and sound effects eclipsing the vocals and narration. I may decide to pick up the next installment in the series on Kindle instead.

Kingdoms Dawn

this book has a great story line it flows well. The only problem I had was that throughout the book they would play background music. It would over power the Reader. I would sometimes loose the story because of it

how irritating

background music should be in the background, NOT compete with narration. there are bits when i missed because the background was louder then the text. one of the accents was so bad i was glad then the it was competing with the background! the main narrator reads like the main character is in constant panic. after an hour of this, i had to give it up!

this is one audio i do not recommend!

Audio Errors

The Background & sound effects take away from not add too the story. In future volumes I can only hope that the mixer takes this into account and lowers the power of the FX or removes it entirely.

EXCELLENT!!

Wonderful Bible story set in the ages of knights.

Narrators are wonderful. Worth listening to over again.

Thank you!!

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Title: Wildwood Dancing

Author: Juliet Marillier

Narrator: Kim Mai Guest

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-13-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 253 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

But their peace is shattered when Father falls ill and must go to the southern parts to recover, for that is when cousin Cezar arrives. Though he's there to help the girls survive the brutal winter, Jena suspects he has darker motives in store. Meanwhile, Jena's sister has fallen in love with a dangerous creature of the Other Kingdom - an impossible union it's up to Jena to stop.

When Cezar's grip of power begins to tighten, at stake is everything Jena loves: her home, her family, and the Other Kingdom she has come to cherish. To save her world, Jena will be tested in ways she can't imagine - tests of trust, strength, and true love.

Critic Reviews:

"Strong characters, two fully realized settings, and a fast-moving plot guarantee that readers will be spellbound by this page turner." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

romantic fantasy with a bit of a dark twist

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed this book, but I had a couple of issues with it. I listened to the audio version, and the narrator did an excellent job. The story just dragged for me for awhile in the 2nd half, but I really did care about what happened to the characters, particularly the main character Jena and her endearing pet frog. So I stuck it out and I'm glad I did. The other issue I had was that although Jena had some strength and a mind of her own there were times when she was indecisive, too passive, slow to figure things out that should have been fairly obvious, and it caused the romantic angst, as well as the frustration and uncertainty of their problems, to drag on to the point that it was almost unbearable. I prefer female protagonists with a bit more spunk than Jenna had when things got tough. I kept wanting to shout at her to do "such and so" already! And several times was tempted to skip ahead, but didn't. If it weren't for that I would have given it four stars.

Overall an enjoyable read for a romantic fantasy with a bit of a dark twist. Teen and tween girls who like romance and fairy tales should like this one, and it's clean enough for particular parents.

Enchanting

Juliet Marillier is the most superb story teller. "Wildwood Dancing", is inspired by a different mythology and culture than most of her other books, which take place in a celtic environment. Like her other stories this is full of colorful & engaging characters, great descriptions and an intricate story line. This one has a little more tongue-in-cheek humor and a slightly less on the edge of your seat, finger chewing tension as some of her other, longer books in series, like the Breidei books, or the "Seven Waters" series, which has not been published in english audio yet. - So,even be "Wildwood Dancing" a tad less painfully suspenseful - it still offers plenty of surprises and entertainment. It was deliciously fun and hard to pause. The narrator did an excellent job too. This one is highly recommended. I am also waiting for the next installment of the Breidei series.

little girl book

This book was meant for little girls of about 10 to read is my guess. The narrator has a lisp, which makes every character sound like they are 5 years old. I did listened to all of it as I did want to know what happened to some of the characters and it showed promise in places. My taste tend toward something more adult.

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Title: Mississippi Trial, 1955

Author: Chris Crowe

Narrator: Victor Bevine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-09

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Mississippi Trial, 1955 is a gripping read, based on true events that helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.

Members Reviews:

very good

it was a good book I had to read it but enjoyed it very much.

Grreat

This book gives the reader a clear perspective on the struggles of knowing what is right and what is wrong in the deep south

Half a book!?!?!!

Only 6 out of 17 chapters. Where is the rest of the book!!?!! This is ridiculous.

Great High School Civil Rights Read!

What did you love best about Mississippi Trial, 1955?

It used all the elements of Literature for my students to follow~!

What about Victor Bevines performance did you like?

Nice changes of voice and influence of southern dialect.

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Title: Kingdom's Hope

Subtitle: Kingdom Series, Book 2

Author: Chuck Black

Narrator: Andy Turvey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-09

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 96 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

After many years, Kingdom's Edge finds Cedric living a hopeless life until a stranger appears with powerful words of a new kingdom and a grand army. Finally, Kingdom's Reign marches you through the danger of earth's last days as the evil dark knight threatens to defeat the prince once and for all. Swords, knights, and battles define these captivating tales that parallel biblical events from Genesis to Revelation! Fierce castle lords hold the kingdom hostage. But a champion is coming. Fairos thought he had sentenced Leinad to death in the Banteen desert. But he was wrong. Leinad survived.

Now, trained by the King himself, Leinad returns, a true Knight of the King. His skill with the sword is unmatched this side of the Great Sea; his resolve is unshakeable. He is determined to fulfill the mission given him by the King and to free the people from their bondage to Lord Fairos. Leinad's quest takes him from the chains of slavery, near the jaws of dragons, and close to the arms of love. And when the rest of the kingdom turns away from the King and the Code, Leinad turns to his most faithful ally, Tess.

With her help, Leinad struggles to conquer his own doubt. But he must do so soon, for the King's archenemy, the Dark Knight, is about to unleash his entire evil force, and only Leinad can stop them. Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil; where the future of the kingdom is at the threshold of either victory or defeat and one man hol...

Members Reviews:

a fun series

it's fantacy and a fun series

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Title: Kingdom's Quest

Subtitle: Kingdom Series #5

Author: Chuck Black

Narrator: Andy Turvey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-09

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 59 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Winning hearts and minds with the power of his words and his skill with a sword, Gavinaugh travels from one end of the kingdom to the other, telling Outdwellers about the Prince, convincing them to join him. And though Gavinaugh is at times beaten, thrown in prison, or stranded far from home, the Prince himself guides his words, his sword, and his pilgrimage. Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil and the Prince's chosen messenger speaks boldly of his quest.

Members Reviews:

Kingdoms Series / Excellent for young and old

The Kingdom Series books have really brought forth a desire to read for our reluctant reader. There is a action and adventure through the entire series. There is good and evil with the evil being bad unlike some books and movies glamorizing the bad as good. After we finished the books the audio books were a great addition and rewarding for our children to listen to. A definite 5 star!!

Excellent like all of Chuck Black's books. !!

I have listened to all of The Kingdom Series many times and it never gets old!!!

I love all of Chuck Black's books

What made the experience of listening to Kingdom's Quest the most enjoyable?

A Biblical allegory.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Kingdom's Quest?

Many!!!!!

Have you listened to any of the narrators other performances before? How does this one compare?

All of Chuck Blacks books

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

I did....and will do so over and over. I know what to expect from these books and I enjoy them.