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Title: Magic Ink

Author: Steve Cole

Narrator: Steve Cole

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-09-14

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Stewart Penders is a 12-year-old kid who loves comics and loves drawing the adventures of his fantasy alter ego, Stupendous Man! His granddad, who was a great comic book artist, has just died, leaving his house and its contents to Stews family.

But when they move in, they are greeted by a pig in a top hat running amok through the house. When Stew explores the house later, he finds a discarded comic strip in the attic - featuring an image of the very same pig they just saw - and beside it a mysterious pot of ink. When Stew starts drawing with it, his artwork springs into life and so begins an hilarious adventure.

Members Reviews:

Beautifully designed paperback - fun audiobook

My 8 year old is an excellent reader, but found the text version of this at the library too much (he picked it as he's a fan of Astrosaurs; much easier). It is a lovely book with lots of illustrations and comic-book style inserts and he begged me to get the audiobook, so he could "finish" the story.

Steve Cole isn't my favorite narrator, but actually he voiced this book far better than others (oink!). It's the story of a 12 year old comic-obsessed boy, who accidentally discovers a magic pen and ink. His comic creations come to life.

This is obviously for an "older" audience than Astrosaurs / Slime Squad etc as there is a hint of moralizing; a grandfather who wasn't the man they thought he was, the concept of duty etc. However it doesn't detract from the usual mad cap Steve Cole style action. My 6 year old was cheerfully dragged along (some of the rubbish medieval super-heroes he found hilarious).

All-in-all a good buy. It's worth trying to get hold of the paper form though. Even just to tempt a reluctant reader into giving it a go.

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Title: Danny and Oliver

Subtitle: A Ferret-Rescue Tale

Author: Karen Hearing, Michael Hearing

Narrator: J.R. Mangels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-02-14

Publisher: Spring Lake Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Danny and Oliver: A Ferret-Rescue Tale is the first short story of, we hope, many more.

Twelve-year-old Danny McGuire loves his pet ferret, Oliver - but Danny's parents don't. They also think he should do more of the things "normal boys" do.

Still, Danny manages to remain fairly cheerful and keep his grades up. Oliver consoles him, his mountain-bike rides bring him solace, and his best friend Mike offers some hard-won advice. It all works out, for the most part, untilthings go terribly wrong.

But, then, it pays to remember that a rescue ferret can sometimes "rescue" a bad situation.

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Title: The Magnificent Jumbalia Kornwell

Subtitle: Change Has Come

Author: Charles Edward Shepherd

Narrator: William Butler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-31-13

Publisher: Charles Shepherd

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Magnificent Jumbalia Kornwell, Change Has Come is one in a series of imaginative literary works supported by the interesting and entertaining ideas of the life journey of Jumbalia Kornwell. It tells of a young Kornwell before his long and rewarding career as a missionary. Most listeners will find something in the story that will make them say, "Yeah, I could do something like that; Boo-Shay-Moe-Fray, sounds like something a Supernova would say."

Members Reviews:

These Rolly Polly Days keep coming.

Took me to a place where I could remember the way I thought I grew up.

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Title: Seven at a Whack

Subtitle: A Jack Tale

Author: Rand Whipple

Narrator: Rand Whipple

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-23-13

Publisher: Box Of Light

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Wily Jack brags that he has killed seven in a single blow (flies that is). The local King finds out and Jack finds himself ridding the country of boars, unicorns and lions. It's all in a day's adventure for the young man who somehow survives every danger with his wiles and his wit. This retelling of the story by veteran storyteller Rand Whipple has a sly backwoods sense of humor and a great deal of charm.

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Title: Shostakovich

Author: Darren Henley

Narrator: Aled Jones

Format: Original Recording

Length: 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from the Famous Composers collection.

Following on the success of The Story of Classical Music, Darren Henley and Aled Jones combine forces again to tell, in more detail, the lives of six key composers: Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvoák, and Shostakovich. Their colourful lives and their love of music is told against the backdrop of some of their finest works - an ideal combination.

Members Reviews:

An introduction to the lives of 6 Great Composers with music!

This is a delightful audible book on the lives of 6 famous composers for grades 3-6. Along with a biography of the artist there are samples of the composers works to introduce young people to classical music.

The composers are:1.Vivaldi

2.Bach

3.Mozart

4.Beethoven

5.Dvorak

6.Shostakovich

Each section explains the challenges and eccentricities of the famous composer and it will keep children entertained. Marin Alsop does a wonderful job of narrating along with the occasional sound effects thrown in for good measure.

I recently took a classical music course for adults and it awoke in me a new love of classical music and I believe this book could do the same for young people.

Very Interesting!

My 10-year-old son LOVES listening to these CDs, and I have to admit that my husband and I both enjoy them as well. Many hours in the car have been pleasant because my son is engaged in listening. The accounts of each composer are tastefully done and give quite a bit of interesting detail into the composer's life and personality. We have checked them out from our library many times and my son would now like us to purchase them because he enjoys listening to them so much. I only wish they would make more as there are many more composers still to study.

Embarrassingly bad, even for a seven-year old

This is clearly a presentation intended for children, but it is not indicated what age group is being targeted. The narration assumes no sophistication on the part of the listener, nor does it attempt to broaden or encourage more focused listening skills on the part of the child. Among the musical selections played are the most un-Shostakovichian work of the composer's, the variations on "Tea for Two" and the Romance from the film Gadfly, evidently in an attempt to sweeten the presentation. A portion of the Second Piano Concerto is played, and then the child is asked if the quote of the song, "What Do We Do With A Drunken Sailor" was heard in the score. Why in the world would a child be familiar with this somewhat esoteric World War II era song? A recording of the song outside its compositional context should have been played, which would have made the concerto example more meaningful. But this opportunity was overlooked. At the end of the presentation, it is pointed out that one of Shostakovich's songs, "Motherland Hears", was the first to be sung in space. Fine. But we never hear a note of the song. Instead, a Russian translation of some of its verses is presented. One has to wonder how this translation would benefit a child's understanding of the music of Shostakovich. It again points up the lack of thought that went into this hastily assembled, ultimately condescending script.

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Title: Mozart

Author: Darren Henley

Narrator: Aled Jones

Format: Original Recording

Length: 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from the Famous Composers collection.

Following on the success of The Story of Classical Music, Darren Henley and Aled Jones combine forces again to tell, in more detail, the lives of six key composers: Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvoák, and Shostakovich. Their colourful lives and their love of music is told against the backdrop of some of their finest works - an ideal combination.

Members Reviews:

An introduction to the lives of 6 Great Composers with music!

This is a delightful audible book on the lives of 6 famous composers for grades 3-6. Along with a biography of the artist there are samples of the composers works to introduce young people to classical music.

The composers are:1.Vivaldi

2.Bach

3.Mozart

4.Beethoven

5.Dvorak

6.Shostakovich

Each section explains the challenges and eccentricities of the famous composer and it will keep children entertained. Marin Alsop does a wonderful job of narrating along with the occasional sound effects thrown in for good measure.

I recently took a classical music course for adults and it awoke in me a new love of classical music and I believe this book could do the same for young people.

Very Interesting!

My 10-year-old son LOVES listening to these CDs, and I have to admit that my husband and I both enjoy them as well. Many hours in the car have been pleasant because my son is engaged in listening. The accounts of each composer are tastefully done and give quite a bit of interesting detail into the composer's life and personality. We have checked them out from our library many times and my son would now like us to purchase them because he enjoys listening to them so much. I only wish they would make more as there are many more composers still to study.

Embarrassingly bad, even for a seven-year old

This is clearly a presentation intended for children, but it is not indicated what age group is being targeted. The narration assumes no sophistication on the part of the listener, nor does it attempt to broaden or encourage more focused listening skills on the part of the child. Among the musical selections played are the most un-Shostakovichian work of the composer's, the variations on "Tea for Two" and the Romance from the film Gadfly, evidently in an attempt to sweeten the presentation. A portion of the Second Piano Concerto is played, and then the child is asked if the quote of the song, "What Do We Do With A Drunken Sailor" was heard in the score. Why in the world would a child be familiar with this somewhat esoteric World War II era song? A recording of the song outside its compositional context should have been played, which would have made the concerto example more meaningful. But this opportunity was overlooked. At the end of the presentation, it is pointed out that one of Shostakovich's songs, "Motherland Hears", was the first to be sung in space. Fine. But we never hear a note of the song. Instead, a Russian translation of some of its verses is presented. One has to wonder how this translation would benefit a child's understanding of the music of Shostakovich. It again points up the lack of thought that went into this hastily assembled, ultimately condescending script.

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Title: Dvorak

Author: Darren Henley

Narrator: Aled Jones

Format: Original Recording

Length: 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from the Famous Composers collection.

Following on the success of The Story of Classical Music, Darren Henley and Aled Jones combine forces again to tell, in more detail, the lives of six key composers: Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvoák, and Shostakovich. Their colourful lives and their love of music is told against the backdrop of some of their finest works - an ideal combination.

Members Reviews:

An introduction to the lives of 6 Great Composers with music!

This is a delightful audible book on the lives of 6 famous composers for grades 3-6. Along with a biography of the artist there are samples of the composers works to introduce young people to classical music.

The composers are:1.Vivaldi

2.Bach

3.Mozart

4.Beethoven

5.Dvorak

6.Shostakovich

Each section explains the challenges and eccentricities of the famous composer and it will keep children entertained. Marin Alsop does a wonderful job of narrating along with the occasional sound effects thrown in for good measure.

I recently took a classical music course for adults and it awoke in me a new love of classical music and I believe this book could do the same for young people.

Very Interesting!

My 10-year-old son LOVES listening to these CDs, and I have to admit that my husband and I both enjoy them as well. Many hours in the car have been pleasant because my son is engaged in listening. The accounts of each composer are tastefully done and give quite a bit of interesting detail into the composer's life and personality. We have checked them out from our library many times and my son would now like us to purchase them because he enjoys listening to them so much. I only wish they would make more as there are many more composers still to study.

Embarrassingly bad, even for a seven-year old

This is clearly a presentation intended for children, but it is not indicated what age group is being targeted. The narration assumes no sophistication on the part of the listener, nor does it attempt to broaden or encourage more focused listening skills on the part of the child. Among the musical selections played are the most un-Shostakovichian work of the composer's, the variations on "Tea for Two" and the Romance from the film Gadfly, evidently in an attempt to sweeten the presentation. A portion of the Second Piano Concerto is played, and then the child is asked if the quote of the song, "What Do We Do With A Drunken Sailor" was heard in the score. Why in the world would a child be familiar with this somewhat esoteric World War II era song? A recording of the song outside its compositional context should have been played, which would have made the concerto example more meaningful. But this opportunity was overlooked. At the end of the presentation, it is pointed out that one of Shostakovich's songs, "Motherland Hears", was the first to be sung in space. Fine. But we never hear a note of the song. Instead, a Russian translation of some of its verses is presented. One has to wonder how this translation would benefit a child's understanding of the music of Shostakovich. It again points up the lack of thought that went into this hastily assembled, ultimately condescending script.

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Title: Bach

Author: Darren Henley

Narrator: Aled Jones

Format: Original Recording

Length: 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from the Famous Composers collection.

Following on the success of The Story of Classical Music, Darren Henley and Aled Jones combine forces again to tell, in more detail, the lives of six key composers: Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvoák, and Shostakovich. Their colourful lives and their love of music is told against the backdrop of some of their finest works - an ideal combination.

Members Reviews:

An introduction to the lives of 6 Great Composers with music!

This is a delightful audible book on the lives of 6 famous composers for grades 3-6. Along with a biography of the artist there are samples of the composers works to introduce young people to classical music.

The composers are:1.Vivaldi

2.Bach

3.Mozart

4.Beethoven

5.Dvorak

6.Shostakovich

Each section explains the challenges and eccentricities of the famous composer and it will keep children entertained. Marin Alsop does a wonderful job of narrating along with the occasional sound effects thrown in for good measure.

I recently took a classical music course for adults and it awoke in me a new love of classical music and I believe this book could do the same for young people.

Very Interesting!

My 10-year-old son LOVES listening to these CDs, and I have to admit that my husband and I both enjoy them as well. Many hours in the car have been pleasant because my son is engaged in listening. The accounts of each composer are tastefully done and give quite a bit of interesting detail into the composer's life and personality. We have checked them out from our library many times and my son would now like us to purchase them because he enjoys listening to them so much. I only wish they would make more as there are many more composers still to study.

Embarrassingly bad, even for a seven-year old

This is clearly a presentation intended for children, but it is not indicated what age group is being targeted. The narration assumes no sophistication on the part of the listener, nor does it attempt to broaden or encourage more focused listening skills on the part of the child. Among the musical selections played are the most un-Shostakovichian work of the composer's, the variations on "Tea for Two" and the Romance from the film Gadfly, evidently in an attempt to sweeten the presentation. A portion of the Second Piano Concerto is played, and then the child is asked if the quote of the song, "What Do We Do With A Drunken Sailor" was heard in the score. Why in the world would a child be familiar with this somewhat esoteric World War II era song? A recording of the song outside its compositional context should have been played, which would have made the concerto example more meaningful. But this opportunity was overlooked. At the end of the presentation, it is pointed out that one of Shostakovich's songs, "Motherland Hears", was the first to be sung in space. Fine. But we never hear a note of the song. Instead, a Russian translation of some of its verses is presented. One has to wonder how this translation would benefit a child's understanding of the music of Shostakovich. It again points up the lack of thought that went into this hastily assembled, ultimately condescending script.

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Title: The Sea of Tranquility

Author: Mark Haddon

Narrator: Anthony Head

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-28-13

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Leading up to the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, the excitement of this momentous event is captured through the eyes of a child in this glorious picture book, reformatted with a new cover design. Mark Haddon is the prize-winning, highly-acclaimed author of the best-selling novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.

Years ago there was a little boy who dreamed of rocketing to the moon, of landing on the crumbly rock and walking across the Sea of Tranquility. He borrowed library books and read how astronauts had orbited the earth and walked in space. And every night he hoped that they would find a way to land on the moon and walk where he had dreamed of walking. And eventually, one cloudless night, they did....

Critic Reviews:

"A touching recollection, evocatively illustrated, of a child's-eye view of the moon and the excitement and wonder he felt when the first moon landing took place." (Guardian)

Members Reviews:

Excellent performance, but is it really fiction?

Tony Head reads this marvellously, as he does most things, but I'm not hugely impressed by the actual content. A lot of little boys are fascinated with space travel and our moon. Some of them were even around when the moon landing happened, yes, and most of them grow up. That's basically all this little thing is, and the most interesting thing about it (beyond the narrator) is the background music (which is sadly not credited at the end).

Not bad, but it doesn't have much re-read value.

Very disappointed!

If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

I bought this book thinking it would be good for my 9 year old Grandson to listen to. I expected some sort of storyline. There was no content to engage his interest.

Has The Sea of Tranquility put you off other books in this genre?

No

Would you be willing to try another one of Anthony Heads performances?

No

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment

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Title: Dragon Fights for Good: We Walk as One

Author: Maria Sansalone

Narrator: Crystal Sershen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-27-13

Publisher: Maria Sansalone

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Our Dearest Son,

Your father and I are so thankful to Bella, for pulling you through her journal to the human world at the moment when he was taken prisoner. If not for that, it is certain you would be sharing his fate.

The stronghold deep below the Earth where they have taken your father cannot be breached by Celestial Dragons - the fortress itself has executed all who have tried. Not one of his warriors stood with their Lord or has made any attempt to free him.

Know that your father and I love you. We are so proud of you. We will forever hold you in our hearts.

You are a true prince of both peoples.

But you can never return.

Beam

William looked hard at Mark. Mark glared back, "You heard her. It's too dangerous!" William began to fade in and out. Bella clasped at the blue scales of his neck. Mark threw his weight on Will's back. Rose had just enough time to grab his tail, "And here we go..."

From the eagle of Aesop fables to the legend of Beowulf: A modern tale of dragon battle and the world according to dragons.

Members Reviews:

A Fantastic Read!

This book is terrific for readers young and old! We Walk As One is an inspiring tale of underprivileged individuals uniting to fulfill a seemingly impossible goal. The reader is taken from a cold and drab, mundane human world to a colorful, adventurous experience in the presence of dragons. It is a test of good vs. evil. The weak made strong by a common bond. A truly heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of life. A must read!

A Powerful Tale

Following the mythic thread of this tale, we are drawn into a old of courage and compassion. I am thrilled to see this story out in the world...I was lucky enough to read an early draft as Maria developed this book as part of her graduate work. Congratulations on a fine addition to the world of Dragon lore.