Listen to New Releases Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 8-10

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Title: The Lost City of Faar

Subtitle: Pendragon, Book 2

Author: D. J. MacHale

Narrator: William Dufris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-03-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 343 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Fresh from his first adventure on Denduron, Bobby finds himself in the territory of Cloral, a vast world that is entirely covered by water. Cloral is nearing a disaster of huge proportions. Reading the journals Bobby sends home, his friends learn that the desperate citizens of the endangered floating cities are on the brink of war.

Can Bobby - suburban basketball star and all-around nice guy - help rid the area of marauders, and locate the legendary lost land of Faar, which may hold the key to Cloral's survival?

Members Reviews:

Good series

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

yea because it is part of a series and would only make scene to read this if u liked the First

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lost City of Faar?

uncle presses death... i know he wasn't going to make it far in the book because bobby had to figure out how to do the adventurers some how with out him.. but still sucks

What about William Dufriss performance did you like?

still the creativity and imagination he has with writeing

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

yea but could only listen to it to and from work only time i had to listen to it...

Any additional comments?

REALLY GOOD SERIES

Sniggers, Spinney-Do, Hobey-ho, Lets Go.

To quote Bobby Pendragon, "I love that guy." That guy being Spader. I love his energy, I love his zest for life, and I love his flaws, because we all have them.

This second book in the Pendragon series sets the stage for events and technology found in just about every book that follows. The relationship between Bobby and Spader is key to the series, and the reason it is rocky is just as key. It is an action packed, fun underwater romp until Saint Dane manages to poison the planet's food suply, putting Cloral civilization in the ballance. All that stands between the forces of evil and the teritories salvation is Bobby, Spader, Uncle Press and the fabled city of Farr.

I think is says a great deal about Bobby that he adopted Spader's patented phrase,

It is that way it was meant to be.

"Hobey-ho."

Loved it!!!

Fantastic narrator and storyline. all the characters voices are different. love this series!!

buying book 3 now.

awesome book

loved it would recommend it to anyone it is a good book series for anyone.

Loved!

If you could sum up The Lost City of Faar in three words, what would they be?

I loved this story. I read the book via ebook a few years ago but the audiobook recharged my love for the book again! 5 STARS!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Loor was the absolute best character , ever!

What about William Dufriss performance did you like?

Witty and youthful.

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Title: Raven Rise

Subtitle: Pendragon, Book 9

Author: D. J. MacHale

Narrator: William Dufris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-03-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

There's only one thing missing - Bobby Pendragon.

While Bobby remains trapped on Ibara, the battle moves to his home territory: Second Earth. Mark Dimond and Courtney Chetwynde are left on their own to defend Second Earth against the forces of Saint Dane. They must face off against a charismatic cult leader who has risen to power by revealing a shattering truth to the people of Earth: They are not alone.

The Convergence has broken down the walls. The territories are on a collision course. The final phase of Saint Dane's quest to rule Halla is under way.

And Bobby Pendragon is nowhere to be found.

Members Reviews:

Amazing!

This whole experience has been wonderful and fantastic! I'm sad that there is only one book left in the series! But the performance by William Dufris is utterly amazing and entertaining!

Great book!

Great story overall! I really like the pendragon series. The reason I rated it 3 stars for story is because in a few of these last books it seems that there is lots of holes in the plot line and some of it is to obvious to ignore, it effects the entertainment value of the story for me. But overall a great book series.

So good. FINALLY ONTO THE LAST ONE!

100/100

This book series is amazing. I've been listening to it for a long time and now I'm finally going on to the last book.

love it

narrator is amazing, books are awesome and I don't know what I'll do after the last book!

Horrifying

Would you try another book from D. J. MacHale and/or William Dufris?

no

What could D. J. MacHale have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Let something good happen to Bobby and keep it a little more realistic.

Which character ??? as performed by William Dufris ??? was your favorite?

Bobby

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Raven Rise?

I would have started the book over. Book 9 had such a bad ending.

Any additional comments?

The first 8 books of this series were excellent. However, book 9 had some far out twists and book 10, I was unable to finish.

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Title: Black Water

Subtitle: Pendragon, Book 5

Author: D. J. MacHale

Narrator: William Dufris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-03-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 201 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Just when 15-year-old Bobby Pendragon thinks he understands his purpose as a Traveler - to protect the territories of Halla from the evil Saint Dane - he is faced with an impossible choice. The inhabitants of Eelong are in danger of being wiped out by a mysterious plague. Only Bobby knows how to stop it, but it means bringing the antidote from another territory - Cloral. Since moving items between territories is forbidden by the Traveler rules, if Bobby chooses to save Eelong he could endanger himself, his friends, and the future of every other being in Halla.

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©2005 D. J. MacHale; (P)2005 Brilliance Audio

Critic Reviews:

"Dufris is undaunted in his interpretation of the inhabitants of Eelong, giant cats whose disdain for humans is barely contained." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

I loved these books as a kid...

These books are poorly written, have basic plots, and too many "coincidences"

The narrators are also go-awful. These. Oils could have been great.

I kid you not...

These books just keep getting better and better. I wasn't sure The Reality Bug could be topped but I was proven wrong. This one was EPIC!

Overacting

Another stunning overacting performance by William dufris. It still ruins the story for me. This book is probably my second least favorite anyway. When I fist started listening to this series, I was hoping the performance would get better, but it hasn'tyet... here's hoping...

New Kind of Story

This story is SOOOOO different from the past 4 books. It's a lot more grown up and action-packed than the previous books. I would completely recommend!

love it!

absolutely love this book, I've read it many times before and will continue to read this entire series.

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Title: Murder in the Middle Pasture

Author: John R. Erickson

Narrator: John R. Erickson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-09-08

Publisher: Maverick Books Inc

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

There's been a brutal murder on the ranch, and it's up to Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, to conduct the investigation. The only problem is no one's talking. After a dangerous fact-finding mission, Hank thinks he knows who the guilty party is. But before he can make the arrest, he's captured by a bloodthirsty pack of coyotes and condemned to death at daybreak. Can Hank escape before the killer strikes again?

Hank and Junior the Buzzard do a romantic duet of "Beulah, Good Night" and Hank sings a soulful number called "The Cold Weather Cowdog Blues".

Members Reviews:

Awesome

Always loved these stories. Enjoyed listening with my family. Fun and kid friendly I suggest it to your family.

We love Hank!

My 7 and 8 year old love to listen to these stries in the car. The stories are funny and relatable.

Good old Hank...our grandchildrens friend.

There's nothing like Hank the Cowdog to entertain the kids in Granny's car! Every trip, long or short, his old voice quiets us all. Wholesome, & really entertaining, wit h high morals, & wonderful lessons on courage, loyalty, kindness & friendship without missing a beat in the exciting story....these books are a treasure to our 20+ Grands. (Papa & Granny love them, too. Thanks, Hank. Granny McFee

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Title: It's a Dog's Life

Author: John R. Erickson

Narrator: John R. Erickson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-08

Publisher: Maverick Books Inc

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 111 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Original songs include "Your Momma Wears Old Tow Sack Drawers", "Cats are Stupid", and "Kicking My Dog Around".

Members Reviews:

Very silly and some LOL moments

Sometimes I think the book is pretty funny then other times I think it is so disrespectful that I'm glad I don't have young kids listening. Just as most books and movies are really only understood by adults, the same is with this book. The main character, Hank, has a great dislike for cats. He even goes so far as saying God made a mistake when He created cats. The listener needs to take these as folly and dismiss them or it will drag down the story.

Hank is pretty self important. I know a few humans like him.

Great stories

Love it but I am confused why the audible jumps up so high after the 3rd book? Price goes from 2.99 to 9.99

Ruined by background nonsense!

Every HTC audiobook has the same ridiculous, loud, distracting music in the background. LOVE these books and narrators. HATE the background noise. Why?? Why ruin the stories with this garbage?

great audio book for sleep

This book is a good book if you want to sleep. It is a relaxing book that makes you laugh It is a western so if you don't lime westerns dont read it I love westerns so this book is a great book for me.

love these cute stories! great family entertainmen

What made the experience of listening to It's a Dog's Life the most enjoyable?

the clean family humor

Who was your favorite character and why?

Drover is always my favorite because he is such a cute coward

Have you listened to any of John R. Ericksons other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes, this one is just as good, I am always pleased with John R. Erickson's books.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when Hank jumped in Slim's truck and Slim did not give him over to the dog catcher

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Title: Savvy

Author: Ingrid Law

Narrator: Lily Blau

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 324 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a "savvy" - a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn 13. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, the older brothers create hurricanes and spark electricity . . . and now it's the eve of Mibs's big day.

As if waiting weren't hard enough, the family gets scary news two days before Mibs's birthday: Poppa has been in a terrible accident. Mibs develops the singular mission to get to the hospital and prove that her new power can save her dad. So she sneaks onto a salesman's bus . . . only to find the bus heading in the opposite direction.

Suddenly Mibs finds herself on an unforgettable odyssey that will force her to make sense of growing up - and of other people, who might also have a few secrets hidden just beneath the skin.

Members Reviews:

Recorder

I did not like the recordings voices but I did enjoy the story itself, and I would recommend it to many people.

Amazing book

This book just kept me going and I never wanted to stop, all of the twist and turns with Will, Bobbi, and Mibs were really good. Definitely one of my favorite books

Savvy by Ingrid Law

I really liked this book. It really entertained me on my long road trip.

It told me to not give up.

Amazing

This was the best book I have ever read!

It was everything I want to listen to !

It was awesome

Fun Read'

With a lyrical style, this adolescent novel propels the reader into the world of modern fantasy. It's well-deserved suited for younger readers because there are no heavy themes. As an adult whose favorite genre isn't fantasy, this was delightful! I highly recommend!

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Title: Red Kayak

Author: Priscilla Cummings

Narrator: Danny Gerard

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-14-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Tragedy strikes when the DiAngelosâ¿¿ kayak overturns in the bay, and Brady wonders if it was more than an accident. Soon, Brady discovers the terrible truth behind the kayakâ¿¿s sinking, and it will change the lives of those he loves forever.

Priscilla Cummings deftly weaves a suspenseful tale of three teenagers caught in a wicked web of deception.

Members Reviews:

My experience

I loved it, even though it was five hours it was a good book, and I'll recommend it as one of the best books.

A middle school read

My daughter had to read it for middle school as an assignment. I decided to listen to it after she had read the book and listen to it for more clarity. I truly enjoyed it.

good book

amazing book I loved it so much action and fun I rate all 5 stars

Great book!

Outstanding! My seventh grader & I enjoyed listening in the car on the way hone from school.

loved this!!!

One of my favorite childhood books. I feel like this book is for everyone to enjoy of all ages.

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Title: Midnight Fox

Author: Betsy Byars

Narrator: Joshua Swanson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Tom dislikes spending the summer on his aunt's farm until he discovers a black fox in the forest and tracks her to her den.

©1968 Betsy Byars (P)2008 Penguin

Members Reviews:

My favorite thing about the book - other than the impression ...

My favorite thing about the book - other than the impression I always had that it described most boys of that age pretty well - was the humor. The outlandish stories the boy creates to explain why anything is a risk he just shouldn't take....As a kid, I thought it was a little silly. With a son this age, I find it's exactly the kind irrational argument he will suck me into to try and get out of something. It's hard to compete with form changing robots, spaceships shooting lasers, super heroes with powers from web spinning to cars that can take vertical climbs up the side of a building. Only as a parent do I appreciate how artful the book is in accomplishing such quiet fascination. I highly recommend this book to any boy in the 8 - 12 range - or the parents who would like to do a read-share with one

tacoomah!

my children loved this book. my grandchildren loved this book thirty plus years later. I loved this book when I read it to them. It is my favorite Betsy Byars book.

6th grade book

arrived quickly and was exactly as described

This is one of my favorite books from childhood

This is one of my favorite books from childhood. Now, reading it with my 7 year old son, I love it even more! It's a chapter book boys and girls can relate to and love.

The Midnight Fox

This book is a treasured tale dearly loved by my daughter, who read it several years ago when she was in (perhaps) the 4th grade. It has been one of her favorites ever since. I believe it captured her attention because at the time we were visited often by a family of foxes who lived in the wooded area behind our home.

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Title: Let the Circle Be Unbroken

Author: Mildred Taylor

Narrator: Allyson Johnson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 156 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Four black children growing up in rural Mississippi during the Depression experience racial antagonisms and hard times, but learn from their parents the pride and self-respect they need to survive.

©1981 Mildred Taylor, Max Ginsburg; (P)2008 Penguin

Critic Reviews:

"This dramatic sequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a powerful novel, capable of touching readers of any age." (The Christian Science Monitor)

Members Reviews:

Narrator not as good as 1st in series...

My daughter loved Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry in this series. Ms. Lynne Thigpen narrated it to perfection. Unfortunately, this narrator, Ms. Johnson, does not live up to Thigpen's performance. My daughter would not finish listening to this audiobook as she said the narrator's voice annoyed her and took away from the story. Now, I understand why some sellers on Amazon are asking for $200 or so (ouch!) for the CD set with Ms. Thigpen as the much better narrator. I wonder why Audible used this inferior narrator for all the other books in the series, except Roll of Thunder. How unfortunate!!! I would advise listeners to skip this audiobook and get the book instead, unless you can find a reasonably priced CD with Lynne Thigpen as narrator.

Good Listen

This was an all over good listen, good value for dollar, excellent naration.

let the circle be unbroken

i had to read this book for school, but i would certainly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about racial discrimination.

Poignant

I believe

this is based on a true story. Heart wrenching story it will keep your interest. How cruel people can be to one another. A story about family and love it is a deeply engrossing book, a good read.

This book was awesome !

This book was soooooo good! The reader had a ton of animation and feeling and I would recommend it to anyonw

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Title: Amos Fortune, Free Man

Author: Elizabeth Yates

Narrator: Roslyn Ruff

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 210 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Amos Fortune was born the son of an African king. In 1725, when he was 15 years old, he was captured by slave traders, brought to America and sold at auction. For 45 years, Amos worked as a slave and dreamed of freedom. At 60, he began to see those dreams come true.

©1978 Elizabeth Yates McGreal; (P)2008 Penguin

Members Reviews:

Excellent book

My son and I listened to this book together. It is a rich story filled with integrity, honor, and perseverance. I am so thankful for rich books like this that encourage strong character traits. Excellent book!

Amos Fortune: Free Man...what an incredible story

This was an amazing story to listen to. It was part of our homeschool curriculum, and was a very moving and emotional story. There are many today who should take heed to the character of Amos Fortune...he was an excellent example to all human beings! This story was wonderful written, wonderfully performed, truly wonderful!

Inspirational

Beautifully narrated.... Touching and thought provoking story for adults as well as children. American History teachers should incorporate this into their curriculum.

Short..yet Longer Lasting Truths than Most

Amazing, powerful story of injustices inflicted, yet mercies extended to 1 man. Tastefully written: tender hearts of youth aren't affected by trauma. True story written so well it satisfed my taste a work interesting enough to sound fictional. Doesn't gloss over pain while acknowledging many injustices I'd not considered..until this moving story. I'm aware of horrible treatment to slaves. Yet, not this audio isn't normal "slavery account". Hate burns white hot in "Amos" as he's later named..until he's bought by a Quaker, lovongly treated as part of the family. Sadly, his already written, pre-arranged pardon falls through. Amos, who learned mercy from this family, now extends mercy to them. His heart so full of hate, has been changed & continues changing. This influence countless lives. Well worth the time listening! The money, or credit, is worth double for this audio. I feel I, perhaps you as well, will find ourselves listening to this treasure many times! Rating this audio can't be rated high enough! Enjoy, be inspired, touched deeply & affected..until you long to have a spirit & heart of mercy as Amos Fortune.

Captivating

What did you love best about Amos Fortune, Free Man?

My kids and I listened started reading the book for my daughters co-op assignment. We went out of town and forgot the book so we purchased it on audible. It was honestly awesome! We loved listening to it in the car, I was able to pause it and immediately ask questions/discuss and really dig deeper into the meaning of the story- in fact we just purchased the next story she need to read for her co-op as well.