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Title: Rex

Author: Fred Yager

Narrator: Paul Kaye

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-13

Publisher: Hannacroix Creek Books, inc.

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Davy Ross was staying with his grandmother and just about to celebrate his 11th birthday when he received word that his parents, paleontologists for the Natural History Museum, were missing and believed dead on an expedition in Africa. A few days later, a trunk containing his parents' personal effects arrive and in that trunk, Davy finds what appears to be some kind of egg. Assuming it was similar to one of the many fossils his parents had brought back from their digs, Davy sets it on a shelf along with his other dinosaur memorabilia. During the night, the egg hatches.

As the story unfolds, listeners experience an adventure about an unusual friendship in which a young boy, whose paleontologist parents are missing, who finds himself in possession of something long believed to be extinct.

Members Reviews:

Funny in Unexpected Places. Charming, Quick Read

What happens when a sixth-grade boy raises a Tyrannosaurus Rex hatchling in a Manhattan apartment while an evil professor is trying to capture you both? This enjoyable romp had a surprising amount of humor mixed in with a fair helping of dramatic tension. It was a quick and easy read that had me chuckling out loud several times. The plot is predictable, but your kids won't mind. Have some fun.

Awesome

One of the best books I've ever read. I would definitely recommend getting it a lot. it is never slow at any time

REX, the delightful

What would a boy do if he received an egg and a baby tyrannosaurus rex appeared when it hatched? That is the delightful problem that Davy has in this enchanting book. What do you feed it? What adaptations need to be made as it grows? How would you keep it and everyone else safe?

Davy's parents are archeologists that disappear in Africa. When their possessions are sent back to the family, Davy is given his mother's music box which accidentally has the egg hidden in it. For contrast, there is also the evil archeologist, Professor Berenson that is fairly certain that Davy has this creature while attempting to force Davy to give the dinosaur to him. The adventures develop friendships, trusts, and even include professional wrestling.

REX is such a humorous and lovable character that I found myself wanting to be a part of the story. Davy is a believable 6th-grade student that has problems very typical for his age. The weakest character was the grandmother which I found to be rather inattentive and often disinterested. The other supporting characters were very well established with each one having their own distinct personality.

The book is very fast-paced and constantly made me wonder how each situation was going to be resolved. The reading level is at about the 6th grade and definitely a book that would interest boys. I plan to read this with my class of 5th-grade students since this is very picturesque and has the high action level for students of that age. This is a fun book that everyone should read, adult and child alike.

Teri Davis

REX, the delightful

What would a boy do if he received an egg and a baby tyrannosaurus rex appeared when it hatched? That is the delightful problem that Davy has in this enchanting book. What do you feed it? What adaptations need to be made as it grows? How would you keep it and everyone else safe?

Davy's parents are archeologists that disappear in Africa. When their possessions are sent back to the family, Davy is given his mother's music box which accidentally has the egg hidden in it.

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Title: Desert Disaster

Subtitle: Robot Races, Book 4

Author: Axel Lewis

Narrator: Joe Jameson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Jimmy and Cabbie have finally warmed up after their Arctic adventure, and are amazed to be sitting on top of the Robot Races leader board.

Jimmys been having a great time getting to know the other racers, and he and Cabbie make a terrific team. But now theyre facing their toughest challenge yet: crossing the Sahara with no navigation system. Can they make it to the finish before the others?

Editorial Reviews:

The aptly named Axel Lewis delivers driving action with this riveting installment of Robot Races, delighting young listeners with its imaginative mix of adventure, sport, and technology. Racer Jimmy and robot Cabbie waste no time thawing out from their Arctic adventure: From one extreme to another, the pairs next race is a desert dash under the Sahara sun. Performer Joe Jameson clicks on all cylinders, providing rangy and exuberant character acting for this colorful cast. The animated Englishman lends lighthearted playfulness to what turns out a rather risky race for humans and robots alike, as Jimmy and Cabbie overcome a deadly scorpion and costly crash, only to lose their navigation system in the midst of the worlds largest desert.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

received the book exactly as described

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Title: Piggy

Author: Mireille Geus

Narrator: Michael Friedman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

I've just had a lousy year, and this is the story of that lousy year. The beginning of it, that is. Just the beginning, actually. Twelve-year-old Lizzy Bekell is autistic. She lives with her mother and attends a special school. Her nickname is Dizzy, which aptly describes the dreamy abstraction that overcomes her when she is faced with situations she finds unpleasant or uncomfortable. She spends her free time waiting at the bus stop (without ever getting on a bus) or standing against a streetlamp and watching other children play. She is often teased and bullied.

Everything changes, however, when she meets Margaret, a troubled and lonely girl with a mysterious past. Margaret sees Lizzy as an easy mark. At the same time, Margaret hopes that Lizzy will be her friend. She hatches a plan to wreak vengeance on the boys who tease them, and she makes Lizzy an accomplice. Lizzy, whose strange behavior often feels familiar, like an exaggerated version of our own fears, is soon faced with events that challenge her to overcome the closed, internal world of autism. How far will Lizzy allow herself to be manipulated before she stands up to Margaret?

Members Reviews:

Might be good if they translated it again

This is a very, very dark book. I usually like books that explore the dark side of life, but I think that the book Piggy really suffered with the translation.

Piggy is told from the perspective of a young girl called Dizzy, who has autism and spends most of her life under a lamppost, watching some boys play in a field. Dizzy meets an extremely disturbed girl that she nicknames Piggy, and she thinks that Piggy is her friend.

To me, it seems like this book just thinks that some kids are bad seeds (Piggy in this book), and you have to stay away from them. That's what I think the book is trying to say. I don't really agree with that view of humanity, so that could be a part of why I didn't like this book.

What makes Piggy so violent and disturbed? The only clue the book offers is that she was left alone too much.

I think this book is about the meanness that is possible in humanity, but unfortunately it doesn't give enough information about the mean character to come to any resolution.

It was interesting to hear things through an autistic person's perspective, but the book really doesn't do this very well, so it was jarring to hear a neurotypical person's thoughts jaggedly thrown in with an autistic person's thoughts. I think that either the author or the translator doesn't understand autism very well.

Pros:

+Interesting topic for a book

Cons:

-Either poor translation, or poor writing. I'm guessing it's a poor translation.

-Inaccurate portrayal of autism in a lot of aspects, even though this book tries hard

-The book jumps back and forth between the past and present day. For a kid's book, this is way too confusing. I was even confused as an adult.

-This is not a kid's book, even though I think it's supposed to be a kid's book

-I listened to the audio version of this book, and the reader was slow and boring

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Lizzy (aka Dizzy) Bekell stands on the corner by a lamp post watching some local boys play ball. She's an outsider and goes to a special school. Other kids call her retarded, but her mother says she's special. She has autism and has to keep a certain order to her life to keep control of herself.

Enter Margaret (aka Piggy).

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Title: Magical Riddles Book One Shaking Palace

Author: Raju Vashishta

Narrator: Alexander Edward Trefethen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 09-07-13

Publisher: Raju Vashishta

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Magical Riddles: Book One, Shaking Palace is chosen as a finalist for Readers' Favorite Award Contest 2013.

The collapse of the regime of King Blain of Galdur led to the appearance of a crisis that became a peak of the illiteracy, dishonesty, and the number of awkward policies of ruling ministers. Fortunately, the older brother of Blain, King Cedric of Medias, appeared to be an outstanding and incredibly talented magician, possessing the greatest creative genius and exceptional mind.

He offered help to his brother and opened fifty new schools that qualitatively differed from common ones in methods of teaching utilized there. King Blain was appointed a chairman of IDT School and given a promise to get his kingdom back after seven years.

However, four students of a school would have to apply the maximum of their intelligence and brightness to solve the magical riddles of Cedric, which were the combination of sorcery, black magic and witchcraft. Solving these riddles was an extremely difficult and challenging task that put students under serious threat, in which every single mistake could cost a life. Consequently, the Magical Riddles presents an exciting picture of adventures, mystery, action and intelligence.

Members Reviews:

Amazing

The book is encaptivating in every sense of the word. Just finished reading it and there is only one word in my mind fabulous. The story attracts your attention right from the beginning till the very end. I cant remember any moment where my interest level dropped. Its definitely wonderful work by Raju Vashishta and I am looking forward to his new book eagerly.

Totally worth it

I bought it yesterday after my friend recommended it for my 5th grade daughter who began reading today. In the beginning, she was like it's okay dad, but after she was in 3rd chapter she couldn't and won't stop reading. This book has 50+ chapters and she is 71% done and she is very happy that I got it for her. If she loved it then, it's a must buy for your kids as she is very picky when it comes to books... I am going to give it a shot as well...

Awesome Story

Read the first four chapters of the book. Will not post any spoilers. It's interesting and makes you want to continue reading. This is definitely one of the best stories I've read. Definitely worth the purchase.

magical riddles

Just finished reading it and there is only one word in my mind fabulous. I really enjoyed solving the riddles and I liked the story in general.. I don't remember any moment where my interest level dropped. It's wonderful work by Raju Vashishta looking forward to his new book eagerly

awesome book

Magical riddles is a great book to read. The history and background of the subject is amazing. While you read they say you learn. Its awesome. Def a must in someones bookshelf!

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Title: So You Are a Leader?

Subtitle: Inspiring Leadership Stories and Lessons for Kidz of All Ages

Author: Jasmine Renner

Narrator: Ted Albert

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-13-13

Publisher: ITRD Publishing House

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

So You Are a Leader? Inspiring Leadership Stories and Lessons for Kidz of all Ages is full of lively inspirational leadership stories and lessons for kids of all ages. It has short heart-warming stories each depicting in a rich, practical, and simple way leadership lessons that will enrich and inspire your kids. Stories such as "Danny Makes a Cool Escape", "Leaders Are Brave Regardless of the Obstacles", "Abie and the Beautiful Country", "Leaders Embrace the Unknown", "Mo Fights for His Brother", "Leaders Stick Up for Their People", and much more will fill your child's or children's heart with memories of great heroes and at the same time plant the invaluable seed of leadership and character building.

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Title: Molly

Author: Carol Drinkwater

Narrator: Carol Drinkwater

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Molly is bright, energetic, and has just won a scholarship to a prestigious private school in France. But her world is turned upside down by the sudden discovery that her parents are to be divorced.

Believing that she can reunite the family by taking matters into her own hands, she runs away from school and becomes involved in a series of turbulent adventures. Things don't turn out quite as Molly had planned - but her experiences teach her to face the world on new, more realistic terms.

Members Reviews:

No More Molly,Please!

When I first started to read this book,I was sure it was going to be fantastic,but slowly it dwindled into something more and more boring.It is about a 14 year old girl named Molly whose parents are divorcing,plus she is being sent away to boarding school.

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Title: Picayune

Author: John B. DeJordy

Narrator: Clifton Satterfield

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-13

Publisher: John B. DeJordy

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Picayune might be just a dormouse, but he always had dreams of grandeur - from knights and princesses, to adventures in faraway lands. Little did he know, he would have to overcome his shy, timid ways and soon embark on his own adventure through the Land of Red Tails, the underground lair of the badgers, the sky mountain fortress of the Hoo-Caw tribe and beyond...all in search of his best friend, Ameera.

Does Picayune have what it takes? In his dreams, perhaps. Big things come in small sizes - and this story is about over coming shyness and believing in yourself.

Members Reviews:

Picayune the Knightly Mouse

This short book packs a good punch. It has a fast paced plot and is full of many characters. It opens with young Picayune, a mouse who dreams of being a knight in shining armour. His village is attacked by Dragon and his friend Ameera is taken prisoner. The rescue party sets out to save her, but Picayune stays behind. He then feels challenged to set out on his own to find his lost friend, who he discovers she is really the princess. On his journey he grows from a timid mouse to a strong fighter through his experiences. He befriends a young squirrel, they are captured by the Badger Clan and forced to dig in the mines, they plan a daring escape and take several prisoners and one badger with them, and eventually Picayune helps bring about a peace between the Hawks and Badgers. His new friends rally around him and they all head off to fight Dragon and save the princess.

Every other chapter or so presented Picayune's dreams, an alternate reality where Picayune was a strong human knight who battles dragons, orcs, and assassins. His trusty horse is by his side, and he becomes an important man in the kingdom. They didn't make much sense until right at the end, where Picayune's last dream is recounted once he had returned home. This dream was different; he was himself, a mouse not human. He sets off on an adventure with Ameera while they ride their kangaroo mice, not horses. The main point to me was to show that Picayune had grown through his adventure and was finally content with who he was as a mouse. He no longer wished to live in a fantasy world.

Overall a good story, with a nice range of forest dwelling animals as the cast. It had some good themes of friendship and loyalty, how to join together to fight evil and save the day. Some parts could have used a bit more detail, the plot seemed rushed once in a while. But other than that it was a fun quick read.

Enjoyable!

I was asked to read this by the author and give my opinion. I have to say I enjoyed the story, even though it's aimed at a younger audience than myself. It is well-written in age-appropriate language, and the story is entrancing from the start. Some parts speed up a little more than I would have liked, but I get that the audience this is aimed at may have a shorter attention span than my own, and it doesn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the book. It also sends out a lovely message that you can achieve great goals if you have enough determination and faith in yourself.

An interesting and exciting story written at a fairly high level with a lot of good vocabulary words

As the mother of a 6th grade boy with advanced reading skills, it is hard to find books that are entertaining to him without being too childish, mature, or centered around girls. This book fits the bill perfectly.

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Title: Zack & Zoey's Alien Apocalypse - or Alien Busting Ninja Adventure

Subtitle: Z&Z, Book 1

Author: M. J. Ware

Narrator: Chris Sorensen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-22-13

Publisher: MJ Ware

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

When hungry aliens begin their "rain" of terror, break out the umbrellas - the aliens can't eat you with an umbrella shoved in their huge mouths.

Looking for yummy human tenders, Admiral Nact-bauk invades the local school. Zack and Zoey lead the counterattack armed with rulers, protractors, and dodge balls.

They might have a chance, if Nact-bauk didn't gulp down the only teacher brave enough to stand up to him. Even worse, he forces Zoey on board the alien vessel for dinner - along with a bucket of honey-mustard sauce.

Zack will do just about anything to save her. If Principal Blathers won't help, Zack sees no choice but to "borrow" the principal's car. Chasing the alien saucers, he meets up with a wrinkly WWII hero who thinks he knows the alien's weakness: electric toothbrushes.

Wielding only umbrellas and battery-powered dental weapons, things look grim. Even if the pair manage to rescue Zoey, there's the small matter of escaping a spacecraft flying at over 200 miles an hour.

Can you say, Jetpacks?

Zack & Zoey's Alien Apocalypse is approximately 17,000 words (similar in length to Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and contains no cursing or strong language.

Members Reviews:

Twilight Zone FanGirl

'To Serve Man.' When I saw the title of the first chapter, I was hooked. Zack & Zoey and their friend, Sunny have to find a way to save not only the kids at their school, but also the whole world from aliens, who having professed to come in peace, promptly ate the president of the United States, after he offered his hand in a gesture of friendship to shake with the alien leader.

It should have been obvious a bit sooner to the world leaders, to be on guard, when the aliens advised that the cure for cancer and the common cold was for people to 'marinate overnight in a bath of onions and honey mustard sauce'.

Overall, this is a very funny and heartfelt book. The pictures were a wonderful addition to the story and I found it to be a fast, but satisfying read. I think both my grandson and grandaughter would like it.

The characters are adventurous and really smart for their age.

Cheesy Word: Adorable

Sorry but it was just sooooo adorable. This book is mainly aimed at kids but it's really great for all ages. There's humor, a sweet little cute romance, and of course lots of action. From start to finish. From when the aliens come to the white house and take over. That scene was humorous. This is a fun story line that just allows you to be a kid for just a little while and allows you to forget the world around you.

The characters are adventurous and really smart for their age. They come up with ideas that'll just put a smile on your face. Zack, the main character, gets more wrapped up with the aliens than most because of his best friend, though maybe more, gets sucked up into one of the space ships. You'd thought the book was fun filled with action before, well, it gets more venturous after she gets taken. Like when, Zack and a friend, take their mean old Principal's car.

Overall, I loved and really, really enjoyed this story. And the new laws the aliens made for them, well, let's just say it reminded me of a favorite childhood movie of mine, Matilda. The scene where the mean headmaster made that kid eat that big ass chocolate cake in front of everyone as a way of punishment.

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Title: Curse of the Double Digits

Author: Lynn Kelley

Narrator: Amanda Terman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-11-13

Publisher: Lynn A. Kelley

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Becky is sure that turning ten on the tenth day of the tenth month will be magical. The whole class is invited to her party, including Chad, the cutest boy in the fifth grade. So is Darlenie-the-Meanie. Becky wants to look cute for her party, but all her plans soon go wrong. Really wrong. The magic of turning ten disappears before she even has a chance to blow out her birthday candles. Things get so bad, she refuses to go to her own party. Becky wonders if the Curse of the Double Digits will jinx her forever.

Members Reviews:

Curse of the Double Digits will make you laugh!

If you could sum up Curse of the Double Digits in three words, what would they be?

Silly

Friendship

Enjoyable

What other book might you compare Curse of the Double Digits to and why?

This book really reminds me of the 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day'.

Have you listened to any of Amanda Termans other performances before? How does this one compare?

Amanda Terman's voice is engaging and clear. I can't wait to listen to other performances by her.

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

This book captures what it feels like to be ten and how ten year olds think. Kids can really relate to it and the narrator brought the characters to life.

A fun story that is great for kids!

Would you listen to Curse of the Double Digits again? Why?

It was a fun, goofy and engaging story to listen to--it turned out to be absolutely perfect for a road trip! A good length, and fun enough to keep everyone alert! Definitely would listen again! The narrator did a superb job balancing lightheartedness necessary for a children's story, dynamic range and emotion suited to the plot, and a well articulated, upbeat tempo.

Captivating

Would you listen to Curse of the Double Digits again? Why?

My 7 year old was intrigued by this story, and I'm sure she'll relate to it even more so as she gets older, so we'll be sure to listen again.

Who was your favorite character and why?

We empathized with and were hoping for things to turn out good for the main character from the beginning and throughout the story.

What does Amanda Terman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Amanda has such a clear, engaging rhetoric that it was a joy to listen.

Any additional comments?

My normally wiggly 7 year old was glued to her seat, listening intently for what will happen next. We talked about the story for the days to come.

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Title: Otis Dooda: Strange but True

Author: Ellen Potter

Narrator: Josh Hurley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 06-21-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Hardy-har-har!

Meet Otis Dooda. Yes, thats his name. Go on and have a good laugh. Hes heard it all before. Hes been called things like Otis Poopy Stink and Otis Toilet Twinkie. Thats right, yuck it up and get it out of your system. Well wait.

All right then. This is the story of Otis and the Dooda family (including their rat named Smoochie) moving to New York City, and the incredibly strange, but true, things that happened to them. It all started with Otis getting cursed by a guy in a potted plant in their apartment building lobby, and then meeting a bunch of their neighbors, including a farting pony named Peaches who was disguised as a dog. And that was just the first day.

Members Reviews:

Do Do Do Dooda!

Otis Dooda and his family have moved from the small town of Hog's Head, to the big city of New York. They live on the top floor of Tidwell Towers, neighboring a girl whose bedroom is on the ceiling, a boy who has a rare "French Gerbil Hound" (It's really a miniature horse/pony, but the apartment doesn't take horses, but it takes dogs), and some weird old lady. And it doesn't help that there is some strange lady named "Ms. Yabby" who writes news that goes on in the Towers, called the Tidwell Tidbits - and, the fact is, most of it isn't true, just rumors and gossip. That's a problem, especially when it targets a new family in the Towers... The Doodas! And, apparently, Otis is cursed by a guy hiding in a potted plant, saying that Otis will break all of his bones before the next full-moon. Otis finds out that the weird potted plant guy's predictions ALWAYS come true. What can a kid do?

I will say that I am a fan of Ellen Potter. I have read Spilling Ink and Slob. Ms. Potter didn't disappoint me with Otis Dooda! It is a hilarious book! I really like the unrealistic (but possible) things that happen - it actually makes the story even more hilarious! I like the cannon that shoots you into a giant vat of marshmallow fluff, and Peaches (the horse/dog/rodent :) ). The illustrations are pretty funny, realistic, and they are incorporated into the text, similar to Diary of a Wimpy Kid, or Big Nate. The illustration style of the book makes it more fun to read. Otis Dooda is great character and I LOVED reading about him. He makes some really dumb decisions in the book (but what kid doesn't) that leads to hilarious outcomes! This is a great story that is guaranteed to make young boys (and girls) laugh out loud (I'm a BIG boy, and I sure laughed out loud! :D )! I am already waiting for Book 2.

*NOTE I Got A Free Copy Of This Book In Exchange For An Honest Review.

My daughter is in second grade but reads at a ...

My daughter is in second grade but reads at a higher level . she needs to read chapter books but still likes books with pictures so after loving all the Disry of a Wimpy kid and all the big Nate books I tried this one and she devoured them both in a couple hours !! She really wants the author to write more books!!

Innovative, funny

I was looking at this for my 6-year-old niece and I know she will love it. The story speaks to right where she's at: inquisitive, struggling sometimes in dealing with life, and looking to be entertained!

quirky fun story

So fun, so engaging. My children loved this book.