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Title: The Trojan Horse

Subtitle: The Fall of Troy - A Greek Myth

Author: Justine Fontes

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Format: Unabridged

Length: 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-27-17

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

For 10 years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece's best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus' beautiful wife, Helen. After a decade of fighting and thousands dead, the Greek forces suddenly fell back. Cautiously the Trojans ventured out of the city walls, where they discovered a giant wooden horse and a messenger. Should they accept this peace offering? Or is the gift horse too good to be true?

Members Reviews:

Even though you may have read about this Greek God story in school, you may want to check out this graphic novel version.

Even though I had read numerous Greek stories in school, including âHelen of Troyâ I purchased this graphic novel version (Trojan horse: The fall of Troy by Justine & Ron Fontes and Gordon Purcell) of this ancient Greek tale.

In general the story follows this well-known ancient story's main theme, even though I had read a few other versions of this same tale. This graphic novel is organized into the following sections: The first part (A rotten apple) introduces the Greek Gods and the birth of Paris. The second part covers âThe Weary Warâ and is where the Trojan horse is discovered on the beach. The third part Troy ignores âa woeful warning.â The fourth part deals with the sleeping city, in which they have dragged the Trojan horse into the city. The final part (The towers tumble) deals with the fall of Troy. There is also a glossary guide with further reading and websites.

The beautiful full color graphics in this novel are just fantastic. It really makes this ancient story come alive.

If you like Greek history and graphic novels you should check out this publication.

Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: The Samurai Soul: An old warriorâs poetic tribute).

AWESOME

The comic for me was highly educational and fun to read. My Grandpa and I took turns reading it.

Four Stars

This is not our favorite book on the topic but it's nice to have variety.

good read

Son loves theses books

The Trojan Horse

The book arrived in the time frame expected and was in great condition. I love this book. Great way to introduce Greek Mythology in English to students with disabilities.

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Title: The Monster Club, Book 1

Author: John A. Torres

Narrator: Mark Rossman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-25-17

Publisher: TouchPoint Press

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Four friends live on the same street, go to the same middle school, and even spend time on the same ball fields. Their friendship comes with the normal expected trappings: small jealousies, crushes, rivalries and lots and lots of fun. But there is something else they soon discover. They share the same blessing, the same curse. They can recognize monsters hiding behind normal faces. As they learn that each possess a special gift (sight, smell, hearing, and the ability to go undetected), they realize a neighbor, a teacher at their school is actually a monster of unspeakable terror bent on creating an army of slaves to do his bidding. Worse, the group has little time to convince anyone of what they see. But who would ever believe them? The Monster Club works against the clock to save their sleepy, beach-side town and rid it of this monster once and for all. Someone might get hurt, but there is no time to be afraid.

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Title: Secrets of the Sky Caves

Subtitle: Danger and Discovery on Nepal's Mustang Cliffs

Author: Sandra K. Athans

Narrator: Intuitive

Format: Unabridged

Length: 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-19-17

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

What's more dangerous than scaling Mount Everest? For mountaineer Pete Athans, the answer lies in the ancient kingdom of Mustang, a remote part of the Asian nation of Nepal. Long-abandoned caves built high into steep cliffs contain amazing treasures - and pose incredible dangers. Reaching these "sky caves" safely takes guts, smarts, and luck. And then there's the question of what to do with a 2,000 year-old human skull....

From 2007 to 2012, Pete explored Mustang's sky caves with a team that included scientists, mountain climbers, and even two children. They found mummies, murals, manuscripts, and other priceless artifacts. Follow Pete on his dangerous trips to the sky caves and discover the secrets the caves revealed.

Members Reviews:

I like to have a better edition

I can't read the book, it,s to small, and offside! I like to have a better edition. Thank you! With regards. Miriam Kassovicz.

The Violation of Sacred Sites

I watched this when Nova PBS broadcast it. I was appalled at the egotistical scientists disturbing ancient tombs in the name of science. Not that it hasn't been going on for a century or more. The U. S. in conjunction with the Smithsonian disturbed ancient burial sites of the 1st peoples in the 19th and early 20th Century. It is amazing that, after being chastised here in the U. S, and slowly being forced to return objects that were removed from these sites, that another scientists are still pillaging ancient sacred sites. I actually don't mind if they visit the sites if in the right spirit. But to disturb and remove objects from those sites is unacceptable which is exactly what happened on this expedition. And to remove ancient remains? Of course the Nepalese government and the native peoples of this region possibly not as savvy as our own Native populations. Who is advocating for them and the remains of their ancestors's spirits?

This is an amazing tale about the Mustang sky caves that will mesmerize young readers ...

Mustang is one of those places on earth that has a harsh, unforgiving climate, alternating from being brutally cold to a desert-like environment. Itâs a part of Nepal, a country which âlies between India and the region of Tibet.â Visiting the area may give one the impression that they have stepped back in time as they watch people âtravel on foot or horseback.â Rare animals like snow leopards can be found in the region, yet something just as rare and unusual can be found nestled on the face of Mustangâs cliffs. Cliffs, with orange and sand-like colored striations, have strange dark holes peppering their sides. These are the mysterious caves of Mustang.

The Mustang caves are all hand-carved and some of them are ânicknamed sky caves because they are high in the air.â Some of them are quite expansive, but how did people access them and what were they used for? Modern-day explorers, scientists, and historians set out to answer those very questions. Caves in Mebrak only furthered the mysteries of the caves when âthirty naturally mummified bodiesâ were found. Animal remains and grave goods gave archaeologists and scientists clues to go on.

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Title: Ratchet & Stench: Animal Sleuths

Author: Robert A Webster

Narrator: Simon Blood DeVay

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-15-17

Publisher: Robert Alan Webster

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Please enjoy listening to this thrilling British detective caper.

When Cruft's Best of Breeds Champion mysteriously disappears from his enclosure, the finger of suspicion points at the owner of a rival kennel.

Although Somerset police find the missing Scottish terrier's dermal tracker, they cannot find further evidence of a crime. Having no proof, they are unable to do anything and drop any investigations.

The other dogs call in Ratchet and Stench, and even though they uncover clues that suggest a brutal murder, the animal sleuths aren't convinced.

Members Reviews:

Brilliant for Kids (of all ages!)

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

To any of my friends with kids, it's a must... Mine were hooked; and just had to know what would happen as the story progressed.

Who was your favorite character and why?

They're all fun, but I like the Somerset (Zumerrrzet) Badger "Ratchet"

What about Simon Blood DeVays performance did you like?

Even though his voice is very deep and distinctive - not neutral like many impressionists - he manages to give all the characters a distinct and appropriate sound... Pearl's especially entertaining.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

If you have a problem... if no one else can help... and if you can find them... maybe you can hire... Ratchet & Stench!

Any additional comments?

Ideal, contemporary storytelling.

Don't Judge a Book by its Cover!

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

As long as they had kids (and quite probably if they didn't)! A manageable length, my kids took it in 2 hits. Funny, not glaringly obvious either and the characters are very different and all fully-formed.

What did you like best about this story?

We loved how we were genuinely concerned at the halfway point, and that the ending was only similar in parts to what was predicted/expected. A perfect balance of making you think without losing the younger audience.

Have you listened to any of Simon Blood DeVays other performances? How does this one compare?

Having heard a more "grown-up" work read by him, this actually demanded much more of him in terms of voices, ages, species and accents! A lot of work, executed brilliantly :D

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

Yes! But, for the kids' sake I couldn't listen to the other half before they were ready for it too.

Any additional comments?

I titled this review "Don't Judge... Cover" as the book jacket/graphic isn't nearly as cool or "grabbing" as this most excellent tale deserves...

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Title: Brainboy & Captain Dudebro: And the Gem of Neptune

Author: Nicholas Devon

Narrator: Skyler Morgan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-17

Publisher: Smartbios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Sometime in the not too distant future, just south of San Francisco, California, a savior will be born. An intelligent, athletic, super boy with psychic abilities, who is able to manipulate reality with the help of a special crayon and his spirit guide. Together they will change the way the world works, here is their story.

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Title: Superhero School: Alien Attack!

Subtitle: Superhero School, Book 2

Author: Alan MacDonald

Narrator: Ben Allen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-05-17

Publisher: Nudged Audio

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome back to Mighty High, the school for superheroes. Stan and his friends are so busy preparing for their heroes exams and having flying lessons that no one seems to realise that Miles has been abducted by aliens! Can fully-fledged superhero Captain Courageous lend a hand or will their fates be decided by a piece of bionic bubble gum?

Critic Reviews:

Praise for the series: "Really funny. You would like this if you like the Horrid Henry books." (The Guardian)

"Highly accessible and enjoyable [...] Lots of grime. Plenty of chaos [...] Great fun!" (Books For Keeps)

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Title: Robinson Crusoe - The Altemus Version

Subtitle: As Told in One-Syllable Words, Based on the Novel by Daniel Defoe

Author: Henry Altemus

Narrator: Richard Brown

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-28-16

Publisher: Audio Book Contractors, LLC

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In 1899, publisher Henry Altemus released a series of classic books that were "re-written" using one-syllable words so that the stories would be more accessible. This recording is the Altemus version of Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. It is a compelling tale of adventure, courage, ingenuity, and the eternal urge to find a distant land where the perfect life can be built from nothing.

Members Reviews:

Classic story, well worth rereading

The last time I read this book was close to 60 years ago, while still in high school, where it was assigned, as one of the required books for the term, in our Freshman English class. That was way back, when schools actually required students to read at least 4 books, each semester of every year, just for their English course. While the syntax and language are, at times, arcane, the story is a classic one, to which I recommend all readers.

Good man found his way

I read this book , when I was 10or 12 years old.

I was amazed how I saw Robinson Crusoe and Friday this time. I saw a man doing penance for some wrong dealings , and earning his way back to society.

A classic

I tried to read this book when I was a teenager and I was put off by the language and writing style. This time I stayed with it and was glad I did. The writing style is quite a bit different than today's. Some of the sentences in this book were three pages long. I viewed it on a Kindle and was glad to have the dictionary available to look up some of the terms used. Overall a very good book. It dragged in some spots, especially when he spends forty pages discussing why the settlers should marry the women they've lived with. The scanning was haphazard - there was no editing after it was scanned, so page numbers and odd notations are scattered randomly throughout. It was free, so I can't complain too much.

Perfect for someone who still enjoys picking up a book!

Purchased as a gift for a family member. This was not a new copy and I did not want a new one. The condition was exactly as stated in the description. Classic story and the great feel of an old book. Quite a combination.

Good read!

How do you get as old as me and not have read Robinson Crusoe? I don't know the answer to that question. My grandson suggested that I read it, and I did. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Title: Classic Short Stories: Box Set 16

Author: Prachi Garg

Narrator: John Howkes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-13-16

Publisher: Prachi Garg

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

These stories are examples of the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time where children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

The once idyllic life almost seems too slow and bear and hence is fascinating to watch unfurl as we listen to the story.

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Title: Terrible Day! Adeline Sophia Jackson's Diary

Subtitle: Adventure and Learning, Book 3

Author: Charles Thornton

Narrator: Stephanie Quinn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-09-16

Publisher: Charles Thornton

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Chocolate had always been something that she could indulge in on an occasional basis. But today, it was her lucky day. And she could believe that, after all this time, she could finally strike something off her bucket list, as she kept munching on her platter of different chocolate goodies. Well, it was not only the platter, but everything around her was made of chocolate! She licked all the chocolate off her hands, as the fountain splashed drops of brown goodness on her face. Ah! If only she could eat it every day with no consequences!

Hear the rest of Sophia's story on the worst day of her life.

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Title: Collection of Short Stories

Author: Dhruv Garg

Narrator: John Hawkes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-16

Publisher: Dhruv Garg

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

These delightful stories capture the very essence of India. These stories are set in both the rustic setting of laid back villages, where time has almost stopped, and the modern settings of cities, where everyone is in a hurry to reach somewhere, yesterday. Simple stories, simple ideas, simple thoughts remind one of the simple life that once existed and is now more and more getting lost as we are drawn inexorably into the speedy web of things.