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Title: The Bungalow Mystery

Subtitle: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories 3

Author: Carolyn Keene

Narrator: Laura Linney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-25-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 199 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Nancy believes her friend's guardians are trying to steal her inheritance. As she investigates, she has a perilous experience near the deserted bungalow.

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©1988, 1960, 1930 Simon & Schuster, Inc.; (P)2002 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Members Reviews:

A great story for the family

My nine year old daughter has enjoyed the Nancy Drew stories more than any other audio book we've listened to. The stories are also engaging enough to make the time pass quickly for all of us on those long car drives. The narration is clear and engaging. Some sound effects also contribute nicely to the story telling. Although the stories are somewhat old fashioned (which I actually appreciate) I am also impressed that the lead character is a strong, intelligent independent young woman and serves as a great role model for my daughter - something I believe too many stories and tv shows today are lacking. My only regret is that the audio books appear to stop at Book 7. I hope audible can add more to this collection, if they are available.

Well done.

I bought this audio book for my 7-year-old daughter to listen to on a long car trip. It turned out that my jaded 12-year-old son was enthralled as well. Now, that's good.

Ann reviews Nancy

An excellent mystery with a very good plot

A Hit

I loved reading Nancy Drew as a girl but now my daughter loves listening to it. We have the first four books and they are a hit. She listens to them over and over. I really feel I've gotten my money's worth and would recommend them.

The Original Female Detective

Good story that keeps the reader talking to themselves. Easy listening, Makes me wish I was a young girl again.

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Title: The Castle of Llyr

Subtitle: The Prydain Chronicles, Book 3

Author: Lloyd Alexander

Narrator: James Langton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-18-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 400 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In the imaginary kingdom of Prydain, Princess Eilonwy must leave her friends to go to the Isle of Mona for training as a proper princess. Because Eilonwy has magical powers, she is sought by Achren, the most evil enchantress in the land. Shortly after her arrival on the Isle of Mona, something sinister and secret befalls her. Eilonwy's loyal friends, Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper; Flewddur, the bard; and Prince Rhun, her intended husband, realize her peril and set out on an exciting and terrifying mission to rescue her. They encounter great forces of evil as well as private, sometimes painful, revelations in the course of their journey.

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©1965 Lloyd Alexander; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Members Reviews:

Harry Potter, Percy Jackson Fans, This is For You!

This is the 3rd book in the Chronicles of Prydain, and I highly recommend all of them. If you love great adventures, well drawn lovable characters, and profound life lessons, you will love Prydain. Lloyd Alexander creates the world of Prydain loosely based on Welsh mythology. They are excellent excellent books! For those who have listened to Harry Potter, James Langton does as good a job as Jim Dale. It was wonderful to listen to him bring Taran and his friends to life. This is a book written for younger readers (middle school and late elementary) but high schoolers and adults will take much from it also. Do yourself a favor--read these books!

Wonderful story for kids &adults, great narration

My 8 yr old son, my 5 yr old daughter, my wife and I all loved this and the other Chronicles of Prydain books. James Langton's narration is fantastic.

I loved it

I will always love this book

It is one of the best books in the hole world

In this third book Lloyd Alexander leaves nothing untouched in a thrilling tale of adventure and enchantment.

One of the BEST! So great

One of the best series ever written! Thank you Lloyd Alexander.

I also love the reader

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Title: The Secret of the Caves

Subtitle: Hardy Boys 7

Author: Franklin Dixon

Narrator: Bill Irwin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-12-04

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 133 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

After many dangerous encounters, Frank and Joe discover a powerful searchlight on one of the craggy caverns along the seacoast. In the white glare of the searchlight, the startling secret of the cave is dramatically revealed.

Critic Reviews:

"Filled with action and plot twists, the mystery is ably read by Bill Irwin. His delivery is soft, but he has enough variety to keep the listener's interest. The sound effects and music are also appropriate for the production." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Hardy Boys Fun

I just loved these stories as a kid and I'm enjoying them again as an adult. Harmless stories with great characters. PLEASE, AUDIBLE, GET MORE HARDY BOYS STORIES!!!

Hardy Boy Mystery

Very well read and written! I really enjoyed listening to the Hardy Boy mystery. Can't wait to listen to some more!!!

The best way to drive, lose the iPad on long trips!

We love these on our car drives. Sure fun and brings us closer. They are timeless.

My 8 year old son LOVES this book

My son is a big fan of the Hardy Boys series; he loves all these books and listens to them over and over. Great action and mysteries. He listens to every audiobook of the Hardy Boys he can get his hands on. An oldie but goodie, they still very much appeal to young readers.

very good book

I've read hardy boy book for years even now as an adult I love listening to them on audible the narrators are great each character has a unique voice so you know who's talking. I will still be listening to them in years to come.

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Title: Silver on the Tree

Subtitle: Book 5 of The Dark Is Rising Sequence

Author: Susan Cooper

Narrator: Alex Jennings

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-03

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 303 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. And Will Stanton, last-born of the immortal Old Ones, dedicated to keeping the world free, must join forces with his ageless master Merriman and Bran, the Welsh boy whose destiny ties him to the Light. Drawn in with them are the three Drew children, who are mortal, but have their own vital part in the story. These six fight fear and death in the darkly brooding Welsh hills, in a quest through time and space that touches the most ancient myths of the British Isles and that brings Susan Cooper's masterful sequence of novels, The Dark Is Rising, to a satisfying close.

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©1977 Susan Cooper; (P)2002 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, an Imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic Reviews:

"[Alex Jennings] is a master of dialogue, slipping effortlessly into the cadences of children's voices and characterizing accents from around the British Isles and beyond." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

The last battle.

This is a worthy conclusion to the series. It begins with the Stanton family, all of wom are home for the summer holidays. When Will's elder brother Steven intervenes in the matter of an Indian boy being teased by a group of local villagers, the family finds themselves pitted against the hateful father of one of the bullies, an encounter that reminds Will of the absolute power the forces of the Dark will wield if the Circle of Light is unable to push them back. The next stage of the quest begins that night when Meriman Lyon appears to Will and tells him that the time has come for the six signs of light, gathered during the events of The Dark is Rising, to be recovered from the place where they were hidden following their joining. The time for the final battle between the Light and the Dark is drawing near, and the forces of Light must be ready for that critical moment. Recovering the signs is the easyy part. But Will and his friends must also recover an ancient sword, the one weapon that, combined with the six signs, can bring a final end to the threat of the Dark. This sword, however, lies in the Lost Land, in the keeping of its despairing maker. Only Will and Bran Davies, the latter being the lately revealed son of the legendary King Arthur, have any hope of reaching the Lost Land, and even then they must still reach the tower where the king of that realm has hidden himself in his despair. And once there they must find some way to rouse the king from his despair and persuade him to part with the sword. Will their efforts be enough to turn back the forces of the Dark in their greatest rising?

All in all this is a worthy conclusion to the series. Alex Jennings returns for this final installment and as usual he does an excellent job of narrating it.

Excellent

A wonderful story with a wonderful performance. I don't get tired of listening to this series.

Awesome!

Just as good as 40 years ago, Thank you Susan Cooper! You are a gifted writer.

perfect tie

What made the experience of listening to Silver on the Tree the most enjoyable?

the actors and the story.

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Title: Anne of Avonlea

Author: L.M Montgomery

Narrator: Megan Follows

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

It seemed only yesterday that the skinny, freckled redhead had first come to Prince Edward Island. Now here was Anne, a pretty sixteen, teaching at the Avonlea school and all grown up. Well, not quite grown up. In fact, Anne was not very different from her restless young pupils, their rows of bright, inquisitive eyes staring at her that first day of class. Anne was as mischievous and high-spirited as ever.

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©1989 David and Ruth MacDonald and Bantam Audio Publishing; (P)1989 Bantam Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House, Inc.

Members Reviews:

A Fan of the Anne of Green Gables Series

I am a fan of L.M. Montgomery and the Anne of Green Gables series, as well as Megan Follows - the actress who played Anne Shirley in the TV versions. She reads with the same relish and talent that appeared in the television shows. Since its original release, I have listened to this audiobook again and again. This and the others of the series have been a delight that I have shared with many and I hope that you too will enjoy...

Great Narrator...Poor Quality Recording

This is a great novel and a great narrator. If you've seen the tv movie, "Anne of Green Gables" you'll recongize the voice of Anne. However, the quality of the recording is very poor. You do get used to it, but it is distracting.

Sweet story

Never read the Anne of Green Gables series before, but LOVED the movies as a child. The books are, of course, even better! The narrator could have used a little more variety in her voices to help communicate who was speaking, but she was pleasant to listen to. Of course LM Montgomery is a gifted author! And Anne is a delightful character! My daughter, age 8, and I enjoyed our car trip so much as we listened.

abridged

didn't realize it was the abridged version. I like that Megan Follows read it but I want the full novel.

Love the narrator

The narrator being Megan Follows was great. I tried sampling several before I found her voice and very much appreciated it. The only thing I would change was the music that would come in occasionally. It would highlight something or maybe indicated a chapter change--but it was never a very good match and was hard to hear the words through it the few seconds it played.

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Title: The Prophet of Yonwood

Subtitle: The Third Book of Ember

Author: Jeanne DuPrau

Narrator: Becky Ann Baker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-06

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 245 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

As the people of Yonwood scramble to make sense of the woman's mysterious utterances, Nickie explores the oddities she finds around town, her great-grandfather's peculiar journals and papers, a reclusive neighbor who studies the heavens, a strange boy who is fascinated with snakes, all while keeping an eye out for ways to help the world. Is this vision her chance? Or is it already too late to avoid a devastating war?

In this prequel to the acclaimed The City of Ember and The People of Sparks, Jeanne DuPrau investigates how, in a world that seems out of control, hope and comfort can be found in the strangest of places.

Members Reviews:

Very imaginative prequel to the City of Ember

This is book 3 of 4 in the "Ember" series which describes a post-apocalyptic earth in hopeful terms. I like that part of the series' approach, though the overall style can be a little pedantic (in my adult opinion) for moral lessons. However, the target audience is juvenile readers so I think the clarity and overt description of moral connections is likely appropriate. All middle and elementary schoolers I have spoken to about this book have really enjoyed it.

This book predates the City of Ember by it seems at least a hundred years if not more. The reader, if s/he started with the City of Ember, will be hooked on wondering how/when the nuclear war will start. The initiate will also be hooked on this question due to DuPrau's skillfull story telling. Character development and plot continuity are well executed here. I probably enjoyed this book a bit more than The People of Sparks, though the entire series is worth a read.

A bit pale in comparison to the rest of 'Ember'

I would recommend this book primarily only to someone who really, really loved the world of Ember and wanted to learn a bit more of the author's imagined history behind it. There are some fun moments and interesting characters, but hardly any of the magic (figuratively) and mystery which makes the rest of the Ember books so endearing. Still, I enjoyed it enough as I do fall into that segment of curious wonderers who were looking for any bits of Ember-related lore to listen to.

Perfect

This is an amazing book! It teaches beautiful lessons and taught my daughter to love the world. She has a hard time reading and this is perfect for her! This book has astonishing surprises around every corner and a good lesson.

A small story and a Prequel

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

In this series I like book 1 best, book 2 second, then this book third. I have not yet read book 4. I preferred book 2 for the simple reason that it was closer to the story that so captivated me in the first book. Book 4 will go back not only to Lina and Doon but to Ember itself. So I am glad to have read this if for no other reason than to be ready to finish out the story.

I liked the book well enough. Though, I was misunderstanding the scope of this work. I have in my head at the beginning of a book an idea of what the story will encompass. I was wrong here. The scope is smaller than I envisioned. Less happens overall and what happens is less relevant overall to the whole. Some people have complained that the connection was too tenuous to the series and only became clear towards the very end, or that it wasn't strong enough to warrant inclusion.

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Title: The Worst Night Ever

Subtitle: Class Trip, Book 2

Author: Dave Barry

Narrator: Todd Haberkorn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-26-16

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 182 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Last year, Wyatt Palmer was the hero of middle school, having foiled a plot against the president of the United States. But now he and his friends are in Coral Cove High School - home of the Fighting Conchs - and Wyatt is no longer a hero: He's just another undersized freshman, hoping to fit in, or at least not be unpopular. Things start to go wrong when Matt Diaz, who is Wyatt's best friend but also unfortunately an idiot, decides to bring his pet ferret, Frank, to school. Through an unfortunate series of events Frank ends up in the hands of the Bevin brothers, who are the most popular boys at Coral Cove High, but are also, as Matt soon discovers, the nastiest. When Wyatt and Matt try to get Frank back, they concoct a plan to attend a party for the cool clique at the Bevins' waterfront mansion and stumble onto the Bevin family's dark and deadly secret. That's when Wyatt learns that some things are worse than being unpopular in high school. MUCH worse.

Members Reviews:

Best Book

Just great so much conflict. So funny too, pls buy, very worth it and buy the worst class trip.

The worst night ever

This is a great book to listen to or read I've enjoyed this book a lot thanks audible!!!

Good family road trip book

Our kids, ages 8 to 13 all enjoyed this book. Parents too! The audio performance is very well done.

Good book but not as good as part one.

Good book but not as good as part one The Worst Class Trip Ever. Good book.

Fun for kids AND adults!

Not quite as good as The Worst Class Trip Ever, but still very good! Dave Barry spins some wonderfully crazy tales that keep you on the edge of your chair in places, but always end happily! I really think middle schoolers would enjoy this funny and exciting story. Reminiscent of the early Matthew Broderick film, The Freshman, but definitely different enough, this story can stand on its own. Would be lots of fun listening on a family car trip. This is second in the series. Can't wait for more!!! (I am an adult listener, but these stories are quite entertaining!)

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Title: Balto of the Blue Dawn

Author: Mary Pope Osborne

Narrator: Mary Pope Osborne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-05-16

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Pack your snowshoes! The magic tree house is taking Jack and Annie to Alaska in this new adventure in the New York Times best-selling Magic Tree House series!

The magic tree house has returned, and it's taking Jack and Annie back in time to Alaska, 1925. There they meet Balto, a jet-black Siberian husky destined to save victims of the diphtheria epidemic. But the trail isn't easy, and Balto is going to need Jack and Annie's help!

Members Reviews:

Great story!

I love how Mary Osborne chose to write about dogs. I have loved dogs all of my life and it inspires me so much to hear a story about them. I can't wait for the next book!

Erin

What did you love best about Magic Tree House, Book 54: Balto of the Blue Dawn?

the dog sleds and the dogs

Who was your favorite character and why?

Annie because she really enjoyed the dogs

What about Mary Pope Osbornes performance did you like?

her strong nice voice

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

when they got to port safety

Any additional comments?

wonderful story! filled with magic and friendship

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Title: The Terrible Two Get Worse

Subtitle: The Terrible Two, Book 2

Author: Mac Barnett, Jory John

Narrator: Adam Verner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-12-16

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

On their own, pranksters Miles and Niles were pretty devious. Now that they've formed a pranking duo, they're terrible! But their powers will be tested when their favorite nemesis, Principal Barkin, is replaced by his stern and cunning father, former Principal Barkin. Now Miles and Niles will do just about anything to get their old antagonist back - including pranking alongside him.

From authors and friends Mac Barnett and Jory John comes the second installment in the series that celebrates inventiveness, friendship, and the power of teamwork - for good or for terrible.

Members Reviews:

Great Book

It was a great book. It was hilarious. You all should it. I loved it.

awesome

Just as good as the first one! I highly recommend this book on anyone's summer road trip list, if you have kids!

Funny story

My son wants to listen over and over. He loves it! For lovers of Beverly Clearly, Junie B Jones, and Amelia Bedelia, this book is an easy read has kids laughing along.

Watch 1 first or else you won't get it

It is really good but you have to listen to number one first. It kind of explains the first book in this book but it's always better to listen to number one first because it tells how Miles and Niles met. The first book is a little bit better then this one but still... I'll give it a five

Amazing

This a great book, a lot like diary of a wimpy kid, it includes photos into the text so it not just boring text

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Title: The Complete Chronicles of Narnia

Subtitle: The Classic BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations

Author: C. S. Lewis

Narrator: Maurice Denham, Full Cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-16-14

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2459 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

C.S. Lewis acclaimed and universally loved novels spring to life in these spellbinding full-cast BBC dramatisations.

Anyone whos visited Narnia wants to go back again, and these radio dramas make for a hugely entertaining first-time or return journey, with a cast including Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham, Richard Griffiths, Martin Jarvis, Sylvester McCoy, John Sessions, Fiona Shaw, and Timothy Spall.

"The Magicians Nephew": When Polly and Digory discover some magic rings, they begin the most exciting and dangerous journey of their lives - and encounter the mighty lion Aslan.

"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe": Lucy, Peter, Edmund and Susan enter a magical world of talking fauns and flying horses, where the evil White Witch has cast Narnia in perpetual winter.

"The Horse and His Boy": Shasta and his talking horse Bree flee from a life of slavery and head for the freedom of Narnia, facing many perils along the way.

"Prince Caspian": Peter, Susan, Lucy, and Edmund are called upon to help Caspian free Narnia of his evil uncles regime and reclaim freedom and happiness.

"The Voyage of the Dawn Treader": Edmund, Lucy, and Eustace join King Caspian on a perilous mission to find his friends, the seven lost Lords of Narnia.

"The Silver Chair": Jill and Eustace set out to find King Caspians lost son, and in the grim land of the Earthmen they encounter the wicked Green Lady.

"The Last Battle": The King is in danger, and Narnia faces its darkest hour. Eustace and Jill must help its people fight for the future of the once-glorious kingdom.

Members Reviews:

Abridged but Great Performance

What did you love best about The Complete Chronicles of Narnia?

I enjoyed the full cast of characters and the sound effects that complemented the scenes.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia?

The most memorable moments for me are from "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" because that story was the one I'd heard most as a child and so it stuck with me more than the others.

Which scene was your favorite?

(Spoilers) My favorite scene was at the end of The Silver Chair when Aslan and Caspian return to our world with Eustace and Jill and frighten away the bullies.

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

I did laugh at quite a few parts throughout the book.

Any additional comments?

If you haven't read any of the books and really want to, you might want to get a full unabridged copy. If you like full-cast dramatizations or you have already read the full books I do recommend this. You get all the books for one credit, which is a great deal in my opinion. Sometimes the sound effects were loud enough to drown the words but it was well-performed in general and was well worth it.

Great Story, but...

This story is definitely worth a credit, don't get me wrong. I probably shouldn't be complaining since others clearly noted that this is an abridged version. If you know the stories well though, it is kind of sad when they leave out things like the first joke. I also have heard dramatized versions that had an amazing rendition of Puddleglum's acting drunk before the giant king and queen. This version left that out entirely.