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Title: Loki's Wolves

Author: K. L. Armstrong, M. A. Marr

Narrator: Casey Holloway, Jon Wierenga, Pat Young

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-13

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 141 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

In Viking times, Norse myths predicted the end of the world, an event called Ragnarok, that only the gods can stop. When this apocalypse happens, the gods must battle the monsters - wolves the size of the sun, serpents that span the seabeds, all bent on destroying the world.

The gods died a long time ago.

Matt Thorsen knows every Norse myth, saga, and god as if it was family history - because it is family history. Most people in the modern-day town of Blackwell, South Dakota, in fact, are direct descendants of either Thor or Loki, including Matt's classmates Fen and Laurie Brekke.

However, knowing the legends and completely believing them are two different things. When the rune readers reveal that Ragnarok is coming and kids - led by Matt - will stand in for the gods in the final battle, he can hardly believe it. Matt, Laurie, and Fen's lives will never be the same as they race to put together an unstoppable team to prevent the end of the world.

Members Reviews:

Good for Riordan fans; improves as story continues

Would you consider the audio edition of Loki's Wolves to be better than the print version?

We didn't read the print version. It is well-suited to an audio version.

What other book might you compare Loki's Wolves to and why?

Very much along the lines of the Rick Riordan books, though it suffers a bit by comparison. At the beginning, i was a bit disappointed, thinking it didn't live up either in the story or the narration to the Riordan audios. By the end, though, I very much appreciated it, My son (age 12) was drawn in from the beginning. It helped to tide him over to the next Riordan book!

Any additional comments?

Very educational in the way that the Riordan books are. We both learned a lot about Norse mythology in a very fun way.

Great story, poor naration

My son and I love these books, but it was a little difficult for me to listen to. There are 3 narrators and they don't read with much enthusiasm or emphasis. The female voice almost sounds like a robot. It could have been done so much better!

Great!!!!

This was a fantastic audiobook a great listen.... I can't wait for the next in the series.

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Title: Facing the Lion

Subtitle: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna

Author: Herman Viola, Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton

Narrator: Kevin R. Free

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-27-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton is a Maasai tribesman of Kenya. In this fascinating autobiography, he shares stories about growing up in his nomadic tribe - from licking sweat off cows noses to survive a drought, to facing down a lion at age 14, to playing soccer for the president of Kenya. The only member of his family to receive a formal education, Joseph sometimes lived as much as 40 miles away from school. While at school, he learned about Western culture and traditions. A member of two very different communities, Joseph struggled with what he was taught and what he already knew. But eventually, he learned to balance two worlds.

Hailed by Childrens Literature as a "superb book for any age", Facing the Lion is a riveting tale of one man who took his destiny in his own hands and became an extraordinary citizen of the world.

Critic Reviews:

"An intriguing portrait of a remarkable life and a culture little known to most American readers." (

Publishers Weekly)

"What gives this short, readable book its power is Lekutons authoritative, intimate view of now and then." (

Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Just lovely

I hate it when it ended, because it was just so lovely - must read if you're going to Kenya.

Beutiful. Wonderful

couldn't stop till it was over. loved what he did for his mother. I wish u the best . Thanks 4 your story

It was Excactly What WeNeeded

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

My husband and I are going to Kenya next week to volunteer in a dental clinic which serves the Maasai tribes. This was very useful information for us to help us to understand the people we will be serving. It was simply told but wonderfully human in its revelations of the relationships and activities of the tribes. My only regret is that I would like to know where the author is today and what he is doing. It ended too soon.

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Title: Everblue

Subtitle: Mer Tales, Book 1

Author: Brenda Pandos

Narrator: Erin Mallon, Chris Ruen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-05-13

Publisher: Obsidian Mountain Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 121 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

She wanted her life to change.... He wanted his to stay the same.

Seventeen-year-old Ashlyn Lanski is tired of her boring, single life. Swimming and spending time with Tatiana, her best friend, are her only sanctuary. The girls plan to leave their drab lakeside town far behind for college, and Ash hopes to finally ditch her longtime crush for Finley, Tatiana's twin brother. But when Tatiana and her family fail to return home after a family emergency, Ashlyn chooses to do something drastic to find them.

Finley Helton and his family are good at blending in as they run their sailing charter business in Lake Tahoe. But together, they guard an ancient secret. When a not-so-routine meeting forces Finley, Tatiana, and their mother to return to Natatoria and Fin's father on a dangerous mission, Fin can't stay caged up for long.

Secrets lurk beneath the deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe, and a simple lifesaving kiss could change their lives forever.

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More books by Brenda: The Emerald Talisman: Talisman Series, Book 1 (available now), The Sapphire Talisman: Talisman Series, Book 2 (available now), The Onyx Talisman, Talisman Series, Book 3 (available now), Book 4 - Talisman Series (coming 2013), Everblue: Mer Tales. Book 1 (available now), Evergreen: Mer Tales, Book 2 (available now), and Everlost: Mer Tales, Book 3 (coming Feb 2013).

Members Reviews:

Amazing story!

The story by itself is wonderful but the two narrators bring it to life. Loved every minute listening to this story.

I Love it So Much! :) ;)

I Love this Book So Much! This Story was So Good and Awesome! :) :)

I Love the Love in This Story it is So Cute and I Love it So Much! :) :)

A++++

and 5 Stars

Good book

Would you listen to Everblue again? Why?

No. Once was enough.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Everblue?

The battle scene.

Have you listened to any of Erin Mallon and Chris Ruen s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Any additional comments?

The cover is gorgeous! The story is interesting and I can see how this could possibly become a series of movies. I did not know much about mermaids and mermen, but after reading this book I am interested to know more. It was a good book and I hope to get to the next book some time soon.

Loved it!!

What did you love best about Everblue?

great story

What did you like best about this story?

impossible love story

Which character as performed by Erin Mallon and Chris Ruen was your favorite?

Fin & Ash

Any additional comments?

I think I bought this book quite by mistake. I usually like thrillers and mysteries so when I started listening to it I was obviously disappointed. I found myself unable to tear myself away from this book! Great story line! Can't wait to read/listen to the second one!!

Love this series

It is hard to find a lot of mermaid books but this one was worth the looking. I love the narrative and wonderful story telling. This is my first audiobook and I loved it. Going on to the next book now.

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Title: April Morning

Author: Howard Fast

Narrator: Jamie Hanes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Historical novelist Howard Fast brings the past colorfully to life with his powerful stories. In his best-selling April Morning, he portrays a young mans introduction to the harsh realities of war during our nations fight for independence.

Fifteen-year-old Adam Cooper is anxcious to join the excitement and action of the Revolutionary War. On the morning of April 19, 1775, he stands beside his Massachusetts farmer father to face the redcoats marching out of Boston. But suddenly, his father falls on the village green, and Adams hands are shaking as he shoots at columns of marching men.

With realistic drama and riveting suspense, Howard Fast brings the glory and the agony of the colonial battlefield vividly to life.

Members Reviews:

Excellence.

Well written. Meaningful. The rights of men may be God granted but they are only experienced by using the hands God gave you.

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Title: The Maelstrom: Book Four of The Tapestry

Author: Henry H. Neff

Narrator: Jeff Woodman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-08-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 115 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

The world is at the brink of ruin...or is it salvation?

Astaroth has been weakened, and the demon Prusias is taking full advantage of the situation to create an empire of his own. His formidable armies are on the move, and Rowan is in their sights. Rowan must rely on Max McDaniels and David Menlo and hope that their combined powers can stop Prusias's war machine before it's too late. But even as perils loom, danger stalks their every move. Someone has marked Max for death and no one is above suspicion. Should the assassins succeed, Rowan's fate may depend on little Mina whose abilities are prodigious but largely untested.

And where is Astaroth? Has he fled this world or is he biding his time, awaiting his next opportunity?

In the Tapestry's fourth book, author-illustrator Henry H. Neff boldly raises the stakes in an epic tale of mankind's struggle to survive in a world now populated by demons and demigods and everything in between!

Members Reviews:

the best

loved it i wish the last book was made into an audiobook its my favorite series

Please produce book 5!

My 12 year old twins and me greatly enjoyed all audiobooks in Tapestry series. Book 4 is definitely the best. Excellent storytelling by Henry Neff, and artistry of voice by Jeff Woodman. Complete letdown was to find out that book 5 was published only in electronic format, and will not be made into an audiobook. Boo to the publisher!!!

well done

just as good as the prior book. well done performance will read the last book for certain that

Excellent!

This book is amazing! All how like realistic fiction definitely should listen to this book.

awesome book

captivating through out the entire story. very happy moments, intense moments, even some very sad moments.

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Title: The Year We Disappeared

Author: Cylin Busby, John Busby

Narrator: Cylin Busby, David Baker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-08-12

Publisher: Full Cast Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

A peaceful summer night is shattered by gunfire as an unseen assailant tries to murder police officer John Busby. Though horribly wounded, Busby survives. But the perpetrator remains at large, meaning neither Busby, nor his wife, nor their three children are safe.

In separate chapters John and his daughter, Cylin, who was nine at the time, recount the story of that year. John writes graphically, and movingly, of his wounds, his pain, his multiple surgeries, and his rage. Cylin tells their story from a childs point of view, sharing vivid memories of confusion, loss of friends, and the struggle to build a new life.

Together, father and daughter craft an unforgettable picture of fear, of police corruption, and of a malignant thug who no one dares to cross. Yet their story is also one of redemption and recovery, and ultimately of hope and healing.

Members Reviews:

Heartbreaking. Justice just out of reach.

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

Yes, perfect example of how bad things happen when good men stand by and do nothing. The man who shot John Busby got by with it because he was a bully who scared others into LETTING him get by with it all.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me feel sorry for the family, made me appreciate those who take public service seriously and made me MAD as hell at those who stand by and do nothing.

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Title: Scrivener's Moon

Author: Philip Reeve

Narrator: Sarah Coomes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-12

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

The Scriven people are brilliant, mad - and dead. All except one, whose monstrous creation is nearly complete - a giant city on wheels. New London terrifies the rest of the world, and an army of mammoth-riders gathers to fight it. Meanwhile, young Fever Crumb begins a hunt for Ancient technology in their icy strongholds. She finds a mysterious black pyramid full of secrets. It will change her world forever. Scrivener's Moon follows Fever Crumb and A Web of Air to complete one of the most exciting and inventive fantasy adventures series ever recorded for audio.

Members Reviews:

We love this series!

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

My children and I love this whole series. Philip Reeves creates a whole amazing world, similar enough to ours that it is families, yet alien.

What other book might you compare Scrivener's Moon to and why?

The Predator Cities series, also by Philip Reeves. Why aren't they on Audible!

Terrible reader compared to the official versions

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Yes get a better reader

What other book might you compare Scrivener's Moon to and why?

The other two Fever Crumbs read by Philip and Jenny Agutter - Philip was great reading Fever Crumb, and though she wasn't quite so good, Jenny still brought A Web of Air alive.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

obviously had no interest in the book whatsoever, her reading sounded forced throughout.

Any additional comments?

Wait for a proper audio version (which I expected this would be) - not one of these 'Scholastic' ones

Great book ruined by narrator

Poor narrator, loved author's narration of first book in series and Jenny Agutter good too, but am sad to say l feel this narration felt forced, everything over pronounced every other word seems to be read as if underlined or with an exclamation mark.

Hope this book will be released again with Philip Reeve as narrator or just anyone better!

great story but didn't enjoy narrator change

Was disappointed that the narrator made characters sound really posh. This created discrepancy between this book and the rest of the series.

Narration

The excellence of Garth Nix's work is without question but how on earth could Audible allow such an inept reader to narrate it

Sarah Coomes has no feeling for this book and is obviously unaware of the power of the material that she presents. Her intonation can be compared to that of a foreign language student where the end of every statement end with an up-tilted ,questioning tone.

I looked forward to the release of this audio book for so long but was nearly brought to tears by the narration. There are so many excellent narrators in your stable.

Please, Audible, listen to this yourselves and never do this to me again.

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Title: Second Chance

Subtitle: The Slayer Chronicles, Book 2

Author: Heather Brewer

Narrator: Alexander Cendese

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-16-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Its time for Joss McMillan to prove himself as a Slayer. He failed to kill the vampire Vladimir Tod, but now hes getting a second chance to make things right. He is in New York City, sent by the Slayer Society to hunt down a serial-killing vampire. Joss will lead his Slayer team and stop the murderer. But all is not as it appears. When the team discovers that there is more than one suspect on the killing rampage, Joss must use all his skill to save the innocent people of New York City. Josss status as a Slayer - and his very life - depend on it.

Second Chance can be listened to alongside The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod or entirely on their own. This second installment gives fans even more insight into the nightmares that drive Joss the Slayer.

Members Reviews:

love it!

I love this, been waiting a while to read the book. figured I'd buy it instead:)

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Title: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Author: Joan Aiken

Narrator: Lizza Aiken

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-09-12

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 98 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Wicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnie's parents leave Willoughby Chase for a sea voyage. Left in the care of the cruel Miss Slighcarp, the girls can hardly believe what is happening to their once happy home. The servants are dismissed, the furniture is sold, and Bonnie and Sylvia are sent to a prison-like orphan school. It seems as if the endless hours of drudgery will never cease.

With the help of Simon the gooseboy and his flock, they escape. But how will they ever get Willoughby Chase free from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp?

Critic Reviews:

"This year can boast one genuine small masterpiece. . . . The Wolves of Willoughby Chase . . . is almost a copybook lesson in those virtues that a classic children's book must possess: charm, a style of its own, the skill and authority to create a small world without writing down to small readers." (Time Magazine)

"It's a funny book. The language is so fantastically right." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Charming!

This is a beautifully read Gothic tale for young people, fun for adults, too. Think The Secret Garden plus Dickens with just a dash of alternative world: those wolves!

Great story, not-so-awesome reading

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase?

I love this story, but the reading was slightly disappointing. It's probably because I grew up listening to this story on audiocassette and the reader was much livelier and more energized than this audiobook. I wonder if I hadn't experienced that at first if the reader wouldn't bother me as much.

Loved this book when I read it in grade school

I still love it as an adult. I plan on reading her other books in addition

Great story

Great story I love how much Sylvia and Bonnie care for each other The story is very exciting and adventurous.

A Perfect Story

If you could sum up The Wolves of Willoughby Chase in three words, what would they be?

Wonderful, Exciting, Satisfying

Which scene was your favorite?

All of it

Any additional comments?

This book is every bit as good as I remember it being when I read it as a child, and an equally compelling, sweet read for an adult. A good book for parents and children to listen to together, it is by turns thrilling, frightening, and ultimately quite happy.

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Title: Everybody Sees the Ants

Author: A.S. King

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-11-12

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Lucky Linderman doesnt want to wake up.

Lucky Linderman has been the target of Nader McMillans relentless bullying for as long as he can remember. But he has a secretone that helps him wade through the mundane torture of his life. In his dreams, Lucky escapes to the war-ridden jungles of Laos, where his grandfather, who never came home from the Vietnam War, is still trapped. There, Lucky can be a real man and maybe even a hero. But how long can he keep hiding in his dreams before reality forces its way inside? Printz Honor recipient A.S. Kings boldly original writing shines in this powerful novel about learning to cope with the shrapnel life throws at youand taking a stand against it.

Members Reviews:

absolutely excellent

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

This book breaks down its character into imperfect humans as you would expect but doesn't bother with glorifying the flaws of its characters. It does not try to apologize or excues its characters' flaws. It just presents them to us. To me, that was absolutely amazing

What was one of the most memorable moments of Everybody Sees the Ants?

There is this very intence bully scene that the main character references throughout the novel that really brings clarity to his fear of facing his bulley's

What about Kirby Heybornes performance did you like?

EVERYTHING. He was a perfect performer of just about every character.

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

"Everybody sees the ants" probably. It may be the title but its also the most important message of the book!

Any additional comments?

This book is such an important read for anyone who is looking for a deep emotional novel. Don't expect romance or late night walks on the beach. This is about some of our darkest human flaws. Cowardice. Escapism. Bullying. Ignoring problems. There is so much to dig through in this book. It is wonderfully, wonderfully full.

I couldn't stop listening.

Great young adult read. Coming of age, bullying, first kiss dysfunctional family and a satisfying ending ate all incorporated in Kirby Heyborne's novel.