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Title: Spy High

Subtitle: The Annihilation Agenda, Episode 6

Author: A. J. Butcher

Narrator: Sean Mangan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-06-09

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Bond Team have a lot on their minds. Not only are they about to get their exams results, they're also caught up in Spy High's investigations into terrorism at the Solartech power plant. And while Lori, Jake, and the others may be freaking out about the exams, their discoveries at Solartech are way more worrying. Because Bond Team have uncovered a plot that's going to make those exam results seem pretty irrelevant. In fact, it's going to make everything pretty irrelevant. Because humanity is about to be wiped out, and there's nothing anyone can do to stop it.

Editorial Reviews:

"Bond Team", a group of super-intelligent, super-talented, super-quirky young impresarios, is assembled at "Spy High", a high school devoted to training would-be secret agents in the year 2064. Spy High is like a mix of Police Academy and Hogwarts.

Performed by Sean Mangan in a mature American voice that sounds like it could belong to Bond Teams principal, this audiobook - The Annihilation Agenda - is the sixth and final installment of the Spy High series. It concentrates on a terrorist plot at the Solartech Power Plant which our able teens must foil...all while studying for final examinations.

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Title: Through the Looking-Glass

Author: Lewis Carroll

Narrator: Joan Greenwood, Stanley Holloway

Format: Abridged

Length: 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-25-09

Publisher: Saland Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

The Sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, performed by Joan Greenwood and Stanley Holloway.

©2008 Saland Publishing; (P)2008 Saland Publishing

Members Reviews:

The Best Kindle Option Available

I took a gamble on buying this edition when no one had reviewed it yet. I tried several other Kindle editions available and had found them truly appalling in terms of formatting. This however, is significantly better, featuring well structured chapter breaks and all the original illustrations, which enhance the story a lot.

Furthermore, considering it contains both books, plus the excellent Hunting of the Snark, it is a fantastic price.

However, there are still some glaring mistakes, such as some formatting bugs in a few of the poems and spelling errors in places (such as at the start of Looking Glass, where some of the Ls are replaced with 1s - I guess a scanner did the 'writing here').

5 stars for the great price and superior formatting over the other options. -1 star for the glaring lack of proof reading from the publisher.

Good book

A classic children's book that never gets old. I bought it for my daughter and we read a chapter every night. The only issue I have is that it's a little smaller than I expected, but that's okay.

Fun and ridiculous, as intended

Playful poetry may be more amusing for adults. In any case I finally learned about the Boogum. What fun! Theres some discussion that there is a hidden message in his poem. If so, I admit to it being way over my head!

Italicized Text?!

I really wanted to like this--the original illustrations are beautifully reproduced--but bizzarely, half the books are italicized in their entirety, making them pretty much unreadable. If this were fixed, I'd give this 5 stars.

Outstanding, of course.

There is nothing for me to add to the mountains of praise already out there for this masterpiece of nonsense literature â arguably the finest sustained piece there is, with only William Gilbert and Thomas Hood to rival it.

As the Victioran languge is sometimes a little dated, readers might care to go instead for Martin Gardnerâs Annotated verion that explains everything in detail (too much detail for some tastes).

The Annotated Hunting of the Snark (The Annotated Books)

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Title: The Marvelous Land of Oz

Author: L. Frank Baum

Narrator: Liza Ross

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-18-09

Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Some people do not know that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was actually the first of a 13-story series. The Marvelous Land of Oz, the second story, brings the Scarecrow and the Tin Man into new adventures in the Land of Oz. In this story, which is as equally entertaining as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Tin Man and Scarecrow are persuaded to help out a young boy who finds himself in difficulty. There is also flying furniture among the oddities.

Editorial Reviews:

Liza Ross capably handles the many characters in Baum's sequel to The Wizard of Oz. She develops a voice and sensibility for each character and adapts her voice for quick-moving dialogue and nonstop adventures. Ross depicts a youthful Tip, a boy who lives with his guardian, the witch Mombi. The witch brings to life Jack Pumpkinhead, whom Ross incarnates with a voice as stiff as the squash-headed figure's unbending legs. Threats from Mombi send these unlikely heroes to the Emerald City, where they unite with the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman to recapture the city from an all-girl army. New characters join the familiar ones, all of whom Ross imbues with appropriate vocal qualities.

Members Reviews:

Excellent Sequel

I loved this book as much if not more than the first. it was fun and filled with adventure.

Liza Ross was excellent as well. She put great effort into her voices and kept it interesting.

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Title: The Gecko and Sticky

Subtitle: Villain's Lair

Author: Wendelin Van Draanen

Narrator: Marc Cashman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-10-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Filled with outrageous adventures, over-the-top characters, snappy-funny dialogue, and a tongue-planted-firmly-in-cheek narration, this new series is sure to be a hit with young superheros everywhere.

Members Reviews:

Love Von Draanan's books!

My nephew went through all of the Shredderman books over the summer (he's 7.)

-- He loved them and was totally engaged in them, always trying to predict what would come next. They are also very funny books and we laughed a lot when we read them.

-- I loved those books because they fill a difficult niche in books. Between easy chapter books and the 9-12 year old shelves. While they are challenging, our second grader can read them if he pays attention. I typed about 250 words into Word and checked the Flesch-Kinkaid Grade Level. They come in around 3.5; that is roughly third grade level. I've found it very hard to find books that seems like a real book and tell a great story and still are at a good level for a kid whose not ready for full kids novels. If your kid is stuck in the empty zone between the easy chapter books and the more advanced 9-12 aged books, these are great.

-- We started the first Gecko and Sticky book the other day, and we are laughing every bit as much as with the Shredderman books, and he's just as involved in the story. I'm glad there are a bunch of these books. I think we'll be reading them for a while.

-- We read these on the Kindle, and the pictures are very well rendered and very nice. It's a great Kindle book for kids.

Five Stars

Fun books

No regrets...treasure of a story.

Exactly as offered...perfect condition. Story is wonderful during long commutes with impatient kids.

Awesome Series of books...Can't wait for the next one coming out in Jan 2010

My 9 year old son absolutely LOVES these books. It's supspenseful adventure & also hilarious. My son read these really quickly...couldn't put them down. Of course, my son loves lizards and has a pet leopard gecko, so he can really relate to this character too. We can't wait for the next installment coming in Jan 2010. :-)

Five Stars

Very good! My eight yr old son loved it!

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Title: The Steps

Author: Rachel Cohn

Narrator: Caitlin Greer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-30-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Annabel is not pleased about traveling around the world to meet "the steps" - 12-year-old fashion-disaster stepsister, five-year-old stepbrother, and baby half sister - but she's not going to waste this chance to steal her father back.

Members Reviews:

simple and sweet

i liked this book many because i have a hoard of steps whom i forget the names to do and because it is harmless and i can let the children listen to it with out fear that they are going to get words in to their head that they shouldn't

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Title: America's Fight For Freedom

Subtitle: The Life and Times of George Washington

Author: Allan H. Kelly

Narrator: Frances H. Kelley

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-11-08

Publisher: Eye in the Ear

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

George Washington's leadership, Baron Von Steubin's training, and the news that General Burgoyne's Red Coats had been licked at Saratoga. Now France openly joined the war against Great Britain.

"No news was received with more heartfelt joy", said George. This was the turning point of the revolutionary war.

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Title: Outsider

Author: Nurit Zarchi

Narrator: Liat Shnapp

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-21-08

Publisher: SonicBooks Ltd.

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Outsider reflects a desire to friendship, understanding, opening and wonderful world, and includes all unique quality of children's best seller book. Outsider is Nurit Zarhi story life as she remembered in her adulthood. Outsider Audio Book includes magical music.

Please note: This title is in Hebrew.

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Title: The Weird, Weird West

Subtitle: Strange Matter #16

Author: Engle, Barnes

Narrator: multivoice

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-12-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Back in the mid 1800s, one of Shane's ancestors ran Motley out of Fairfield by putting a bullet in his hide. A posse chased the fleeing bandit for weeks until Motley holed up in a cave, where he eventually succumbed to his gunshot wound. The bullet inside him, however, was made out of something . . . strange.

Now, almost 150 years later, the earthquake has freed the undead gunfighter from his rocky prison - and he wants revenge. He's coming after the only Reece left in Fairfield: Shane. And this town's not big enough for the both of them.

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Title: Tune In to Terror

Subtitle: Strange Matter #17

Author: Engle, Barnes

Narrator: full cast

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-12-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

After Billy won the largest Nexus tournament ever staged online, strange things started happening, from his television changing channels by itself, to his computer turning on and off all hours of the night. Billy was annoyed at first by the simple electronic malfunctions. Then they grew worse, from microwave mishaps to a terrifying elevator plunge. Seeking help from his video gaming friends at the Fairfield University Computer Science Center, Billy discovers the true nature of his technological terror.

Now, in the labyrinthian halls of the Fairfield University Computer Science building, Billy is playing Nexus for real - against a horrifying opponent that could not possibly exist. And if Billy isn't careful, the game could end with a fatal error.

Members Reviews:

Bring them back

Ok I have never actually read this book, but so far this one has gotten the most reviews so i figured more people must read this review the most.So the real reason im here is because i want to know why they stopped printing these books and selling them in stores.I think these books are the coolest. They are up there next to animorphs.So if anyone has any idea of how we could help bring these books back e-mail me at [email protected] Thanks.....laters

The best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Billy Keen won Nexus! The winner! But BloodinatorX a sore loser, wants to kill Billy. Killer pads, exploding microwaves, bus crashes. As Billy and his two friends Sara and Kevin fight for their lives in "virtual reality"!

An exciting book . . . It could really happen!!

I am a reader from Springview Elementary. This book was exciting. I could not wait to find out what would happen next. 5 Stars!! This could really happen!!

A really cool book

Tune into Terror had to be one of the best Strange Matter books I have read.Bloodinator X was really cool.

SIMPLY MARVELLOUS

it just rocks! i would say it is best thing since slice bread.i just hope now that my games dont have a bloodinaterX.5 star for sure

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Title: Spy High Episode #3

Subtitle: The Serpent Scenario

Author: A. J. Butcher

Narrator: Sean Mangan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Follow the fast-paced action adventure of six kids as they are thrown into Deveraux Academy - the underground training ground for young secret agents whose job it will be to stop megalomaniacs and terrorists which threaten the world.

It's utterly forbidden for students to leave the Deveraux College grounds - except on official Spy High business. The punishments are legendary and no one has gone AWOL in living memory - until Jen. Jake's convinced it has something to do with her murky past on the streets of L.A. and persuades Bond Team to mount a search. But instead of Jen, all the trainee agent finds in Undertown L.A. are rival gangs dealing in a deadly new drug known as Drac. Drac is instantly and horribly addictive, turning users into pumped up zombies with an alarming desire for fresh blood. It's going to take all of Bond Team's training to stay alive long enough to locate Jen, and - more than that - to shut the dealers down.

Editorial Reviews:

Audiobook number three in A. J. Butcher's series on teenage secret agents-in-training features Jennifer Chen, who becomes the first student in Spy High history to leave campus on her own (very dangerous) mission. When the Bond Team sets out to find her, they uncover a new drug sweeping Undertown, LA - Drac, an instantly addictive substance that gives users a craving for blood. The team must figure out a way to stay alive long enough to find Jen and shut the dealers down. An enjoyable fast-moving, action-packed tale, expertly narrated in Sean Mangan's dramatic baritone.

Critic Reviews:

"Exciting and well-plotted ... will definitely appeal to teens who enjoy fast-paced action adventures." (Education Oasis)

Members Reviews:

great

i bought this book for my daughter to read and she loved it!!!! i wish i would have bought it sooner!

Serpent Scenario Review

Why hasn't Spy High: Mission 3 The Serpent Scenario won a Newberry Medal award yet? The book is an engrossing tale of espionage packed with kung-fu action: this book is as absorbing as a match between world championship fighters! In constant battles, Bond Team deals blow after blow to its enemies. Yet the continuous combat never breaks the smooth flow of the author's plot and language. The story moves forward quickly as Jennifer Chen, a member of Bond Team at Spy High, attempts to avenge her family's murder. It swiftly continues when she dies and Bond Team vows to avenge her death. The author also always manages to maintain a suspenseful mood, but the story is particularly suspenseful when Jen must battle Talon, her arch rival and the murderer of her family. The author also includes descriptive poetic language that is sure to leave any reader feeling as if he is living the experience firsthand. For example, when describing Undertown, Los Angeles, the area where Jen grew up, the author writes: "[The moon] hung low in the night sky, as if it hardly had the strength to keep itself from falling, and it had the sickly paleness of an invalid." (pg. 3). Anyone who likes spy books must read The Serpent Scenario; it's bound to satisfy even the most fastidious reader. I give Spy High: Mission 3 The Serpent Scenario a perfect 5 out of 5.

Spy High Mission Three: The Serpent Scenario

A teammate of Bond team, Jennifer Chen, has always hated a gang called the Serpents, especially their leader Talon, since they killed her family.