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Title: City of Words

Author: Steven J. Carroll

Narrator: Steve Barnes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-30-17

Publisher: Steven J. Carroll

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

One word changes everything.

The all-powerful ruling authority, the Common, implants sensors into its citizens, sensors into the eyes and into the ears. They can see what you see and hear what you hear, and everything is monitored and recorded. One wrong word, or action, and you can lose your citizenship, which means death.

This is the world that Alpha has survived in for 13 years, and he's good at it. At the School, he's an instructor rank, the highest ranking, which means almost no mistakes, for years. But now everything is unraveling. The Common has set their sights on him, systematically testing him to determine his allegiances. And what's worse, they're bringing Theta into this, the only person in the world that he cares about, and they might even kill her to get to him.

And the only way that this gets resolved, and the only way he can keep Theta safe, is if Alpha finds a way to escape the School. But how can you run from an enemy who can watch you at all times, an enemy who knows everything about you, when a single misspoken word can destroy you?

A nonstop dystopian novel, terrifyingly engrossing and imaginative.

Members Reviews:

Never trust the Common to tell you the full truth

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

Exciting, unique, edge of your seat

What other book might you compare City of Words to and why?

Hunger Games and the Divergent Series comes to mind, in that this is a teen dystopian story, but a world and story that is unique.

What does Steve Barnes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Great reader...really pulls you into to the story.

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

Each chapter was a cliffhanger...every question that was answered, another one was raised. I was mad at the ending...but immediately purchased the next book to see what happened.

Any additional comments?

This is a great new series from a talented author. It's a very engaging story with memorable characters. This books needs to be made into a movie!

Book one of this series, totally amazing

I have read book one, now I have listened to it. totally awesome narrator, he did a really good job. I like how Theta, Beta, Sarah and the others have such a strong bond so quickly. a new concept is quickly grasped and 5 he plot just flows... this author is truly very talented!!!!

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Title: The Haunting of Apartment 101

Subtitle: The Paranormalists, Book 1

Author: Megan Atwood

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-28-17

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Jinx felt something rumble through the room. She began to shake and moved closer to Jackson. "Do you feel that?" she whispered. Jackson nodded. When Jinx glanced at him, his face had turned bright white. As if he'd seen a ghost.

When a popular girl named Emily asks Jinx and Jackson to explore a haunting in her dad's apartment, Jackson insists they take the case. And the truth they find is even stranger than Emily's story.

Members Reviews:

Teen level

Interesting story and I liked the characters. My grandson might like to read it. He likes studying the paranormal. We had a ghost hunting summer when he was 10.

A quick, suspenseful read!

A quick, suspenseful read!

and closet nice girl Jackson ~ jock

Jinx ~ tech nerd, paranormal investigator, outcast in her high school, and closet nice girl

Jackson ~ jock, popular in high school, paranormal investigator, and has what Jinx refers to as White Knight Syndrome

Emily comes to Jinx and Jackson with a real case. After having so many investigations turn out to be fakes they are both pretty excited. While doing some research they decide that Emily's case is indeed the real deal. Now they just need to figure out how to make this investigation go smoothly. Will their results be conclusive? Is there a ghost in apartment 101 or something... else?

I found this book to be short, but fast paced and well written. It didn't drag on and told you all the important things you needed to know (including background). The Haunting of Apartment 101 also explains different ghost hunting tools, which I already knew from other things but others may not. Overall this book was good, but seemed geared more toward middle grade readers than young adults. I can't wait to find the second case in this series!

Good YA fiction

With the exception of a couple of minor mistakes, this was a good book and the YA. audience will flip for it! Good ghost-hunting by these teen sleuths, Jinx and Jackson.

Jinx and Jackson's creepy investigation into a haunted apartment will awe the young reader ...

Jane Marie Wright was a total nobody, that is until she totally changed her act. For the worse. No one ever looked twice at plain old Jane, but when she garnered a new look and freaky rep they did. "Having a reputation," she thought, "as someone who dabbled in the dark arts, whatever it meant had its advantages." Jinx, as she was now known, was a h8er, but now the school had good reason. Add bleached hair and a nasty demeanor equaled noticed. Freak. Well, Jackson knew that she was really a marshmallow on the inside, but he was the only one.

Jinx didn't like jocks, but Jackson was a football quarterback. He wasn't a starter, but a jock is a jock. Travis, who was dating Emily, had a spark of fear in his eyes when Jinx called him up for bumping into her in the hall. Freak. He called her a freak, but seriously at least she was on the school radar. Emily was acting pretty freaky herself and Jackson wanted to find out why. She wasn't wearing makeup, was losing weight, and was totally out of sorts. When he caught up with her she was crying and actually said she could use some help. Heck, for a girl who used to call her "Roberta," what the heck did she want?

"I'm being haunted." Seriously, Jinx had her doubts about Emily's sincerity, but Jackson believed her.

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Title: Beaten

Author: Suzanne Weyn

Narrator: Intuitive

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-27-17

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Are they really the perfect couple?

Paige, cheerleading captain at Southside High, and Ty, star running back, appear to be the perfect couple. But when they have their first fight, Ty screams at Paige. Paige is shocked and afraid, but Ty apologizes. Then, after losing a game, Ty goes ballistic and hits Paige. Ty is arrested for assault. Even after this, she secretly meets up with Ty. But can Paige be with someone she's afraid of? What's worse - flinching every time your boyfriend gets angry or being alone?

Members Reviews:

a good series for low-level readers

As an 8th grade teacher with most of my students reading well below grade level, I am always on the hunt for high school stories written at the elementary school level in order to get my reluctant readers to READ. This series wins half the battle with cool cover art. The topics are engaging, the story lines aren't too complicated, and my low readers can feel proud to carry a cool looking book to class.

Great short read

Short story, but worth reading. All pre-teen and up girls should read this book. Also read a few other of this authors short stories, all are very good.

Whom i would recommend this book to is.....

I would recommend this book to my friends Avalon,Felicity,Camille,and Naomi because this book is so good it made me cry because it is sad for a teenager to be beaten like Paige and after i read this book i know what kind of guys to look for and after my friends would read it they would probably think th same thing :(

That book was so juicy.

So good for people to realize that its important to not put you hands on people. Or you might end up like Paige.

Violence in dating

This 98-page novel in the "Surviving Southside" series will appeal to middle school teens, particularly reluctant readers. Popular cheerleader Paige (back cover states her name is Keah...) and star football player Ty get together and are thought to be the perfect couple. When Paige notices Ty's violent tendencies, she pushes her worries aside. But when Ty hits her, he is arrested. Still she wants to be with him.

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Title: Iceberg, Right Ahead!

Subtitle: The Tragedy of the Titanic

Author: Stephanie Sammartino McPherson

Narrator: Intuitive

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-17-17

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

"Iceberg, right ahead!" Only 160 minutes passed between the time a sailor on lookout duty uttered these chilling words and the moment when the mighty ocean liner Titanic totally disappeared into the cold, dark waters of the North Atlantic. This century-old tragedy, which took more than 1,500 lives, still captivates people in the 21st century.

Seventy-three years separate the two major Titanic events - the 1912 sinking of the vessel and the dramatic 1985 discovery of the wreck by Robert Ballard. But additional stories about the victims, survivors, rescuers, reporters, investigators, and many others show the far-reaching effects this tragedy had on society. Award-winning author Stephanie Sammartino McPherson has collected numerous personal accounts of the event, including the knighted man who spent the rest of his life in seclusion because he was accused of dishonorable behavior in a lifeboat, the stewardess who survived two shipwrecks and a midocean collision, and the New York Times executive who sent multiple reporters to meet the rescue ship, thus earning a national reputation for his newspaper. She also links the Titanic tragedy to changes in regulations worldwide. After a Senate inquiry and a British trial attempted to assign blame for the disaster, new laws on ship safety were put in place. A group of nations also banded together to form an ice patrol, eventually leading to the formation of the US Coast Guard.

Even the most avid Titanic fans will learn something new as McPherson brings the listener up to date on the politics and intrigue still surrounding the wreck - including what modern science can reveal about what really happened to the ship and who was at fault. Prepare to follow the never-ending story of the Titanic into its second century.

Members Reviews:

Great Book For All Ages

Iceberg Right Ahead! may be aimed mostly at children (specifically ages 8-12), but it is a wonderful addition to any Titanic buff's collection. Author Stephanie Sammartino McPherson follows the story of the creation of the great ship right through its most recent developments and what a journey it is! Illustrated beautifully throughout with photographs and recreations of drawings and paintings, the doomed liner is brought to life through detailed accounts of survivors and careful research. Ms. McPherson adds lots of facts about how debate has arisen over the exact way the Titanic sank, and she doesn't shy away from the less savory aspects and people (including how J. Bruce Ismay was derided for leaving the dying ship). I particularly enjoyed the stories of what happened to some of the survivors, including many of the officers.

There really isn't anything too terribly revealing or new in Iceberg Right Ahead! and yet it's incredibly absorbing. At just over 100 pages, it is chock full of anecdotes and trivia and interviews, written in such a way that a younger reader will get the essence of what happened and yet still engage any older reader (like me) who loves to read anything and everything Titanic. It's fairly comprehensive in its telling, and even describes the debate about the retrieved artifacts. For those looking to learn as much as possible as the centenary of the sinking approaches, this gem is a good place to add to their knowledge. Recommended.

Fabulous read.

This book is fabulously done. It is definitely going on my shelf of favorites.

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Title: Andrea and the 5-Day Challenge

Author: Cindy K. Green

Narrator: Leonor A Woodworth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 04-07-17

Publisher: Pelican Book Group

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Dear Lord,

I need your help and sooner would be better than later. Wouldn't you know it, just as soon as I decide to attempt the five-day Bible study challenge, my parents start heaping on loads of pressure to get me into Julliard. My friend Amy isn't any better, urging me to ask Luke Ryan to homecoming. As if the cute, transfer jock would actually go out with me. I mean, we're kinda friends, and I've enjoyed our geometry study sessions, but in case Amy hasn't noticed, I'm the invisible one at Aubrey Christian Academy, and I like it that way. On top of that, I have a feeling Luke's concealing something behind those chocolate-brown eyes of his. I know I can be self-centered and a bit melodramatic, but I really do want to seek your will for my life. Then maybe I'll even figure out which direction points up.

Sincerely,

Andrea Jamison

High School Junior

Change-o-phobic and complete neurotic

Members Reviews:

Cute Early Teen Christian Fiction

This is an early teen Christian Fiction. I usually love YA books but this one was really geared towards early teens. The main character was very immature for her age. Most teens are not that clueless about friendships and someone they like. She acted more like a pre teen to me. There are Bible verses throughout and explanations about her train of thought.

The narrator did a fairly good job bringing the story to life.

The story was cute with a sweet boy that acted really mature for his age. It was quite a contrast with Andrea's immature behavior. Luke is a great guy and he went over and beyond expectations to try to show his feelings to her. It is a very clean Christian centered book with quite a bit of teen drama.

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

Andrea and the 5-Day Challenge

Andrea and the 5 day Challenge

: Cindy K Green

This is a YA Christian fiction. Andrea Jamison is almost 17 years old, a piano protegee and very sheltered. When she begins experiencing normal teenage emotions she freaks out.

From the daily life I see of teens and tweens, her behavior is more on a middle school level than high school.

It is a clean early romance that doesn't over preach, but little reminders are thrown in to let the listener know.

The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed. Leonor A Woodworth's voice was a little mature for this book, in my opinion.

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

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Title: My Dad Is a Wizard

Subtitle: Chronicles of the Crystal Kingdom, Book 1

Author: Justin Dockins

Narrator: Andrew Philip Bryan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-14-17

Publisher: Justin Dockins

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

It's been one year and one day that my dad and I have been on the run, and I don't believe that we'll be slowing down any time soon.

It was one year and a day ago that I last saw my mother, and the hope of seeing her again is one of the few things that keeps us going.

It was a year and a day ago that the great orcs of Narkisim appeared, jumping right out of the stories that old nannies used to tell the children to frighten them. Nobody thought they were real anymore, and everyone assumed that they had just been made up like the boogeyman or the monsters that live under your bed.

But they were real.

In my short 12 years of life I have never faced such a grim reality, but now I realize that my dad and I may not escape this ordeal alive. That is why I have taken the opportunity to write this, in hopes that if we do perish before I find my mother and we escape, that someday someone will know what happened here. That is if the orcs don't find this book first and use it for toilet paper.

Did I mention that I just found out my dad is a wizard?

Members Reviews:

Enchanting Story of Magic as Told Through a Boy's Eyes

This a delightful read that flows easily, and can appeal to both children and adult readers alike. I loved the magical concepts introduced here; the wizards are not all-powerful, but rather learn, and when they do perform magic, it is not always reliable. For example, "teleportation sickness" can endure indefinitely; it means the wizard is subject to finding himself teleporting unexpectedly to random locations, and some experienced wizards grin and bear with it, controlling where they may go, but not when.

There is a light mood throughout the book that serves it very well. I liked the parts where the family's treasured donkey even gets his own point of view. Throughout it all, there is a sense of curiosity and wonder, through a boy's eyes. My favourite part was when the boy, Benjamin, ends up at the wizards' hiding place and befriends an older girl who has quite a bit of magic of her own, and as well, they meet other elderly wizards who are all eccentric and laid-back.

The only two suggestions I have for this book are: the backdrop of the orcs invading the countryside is lightly mentioned, but left me with a feeling of desolation for the boy's civilization, even if the boy manages to escape the chokehold not only physically but also mentally, with his distractions of awesome magic. It would have been nice to hear of the humans having some hope; perhaps they have walled cities that are struggling to barricade against the orcs, but are holding out fine. Or some countrysides are left alone; there are not nearly so many orcs roaming about. Secondly, the ending seemed a little abrupt and could have tied in everything that happened throughout the book more neatly and sauntered more slowly to the satisfying conclusion.

Nevertheless, this book gets five stars for its infectious spirit and sense of wonder. Great sense of humour and inventions of magic. Everyone is portrayed as an interesting character, even the donkey!

Loved the originally of the story

My Dad is a Wizard is about a young boy, Ben, who finds out his dad is a wizard after his family's farm is attacked by orcs and his mom disappears. From there we follow Ben and his dad's journey to find his mom.

I ended up really liking the story.

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Title: Hate Is Such a Strong Word

Author: Sarah Ayoub

Narrator: Sarah Ayoub

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-16

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

In the vein of Does My Hair Look Big In This and Looking for Alibrandi, Hate is Such a Strong Word is the story of a 17-year-old girl caught between two cultures, Lebanese and Anglo Australian.

Seventeen-year-old Sophie hates Monday mornings, socks worn with sandals and having to strategise like she's a battle sergeant every time she asks her parents if she can go out. But she especially hates being stereotyped because she's Lebanese. When New Guy, Shehadie Goldsmith, is alienated at her Lebanese school because his dad's Australian, she hates the way it makes her feel. Like she's just as prejudiced as everyone else. Like she could make a difference if she stopped pretending she's invisible. Like the attraction between them might be too strong to fight.... But hate is such a strong word....

Can Sophie find the strength to speak out - even if it means going against everything she's been brought up to believe? A brilliant debut novel about identity, love, culture and finding your place.

Members Reviews:

Family, friends and finding yourself

Racial riots and the arrival of an outsider forces a 1st generation Australian girl to figure out what she really believes in as she struggles to balance Australian and Lebanese culture and expectations. Comparable to Melina Marchetta's "Looking For Alibrandi" - although perhaps with a little less heart.

Great novel especially for teens

Great novel especially for teens. Along the lines of Looking for Alibrandi. Appealing, likeable characters with accessible themes and realistic dialogue.

Racism, Stereotyping, and Hummus

The book! AWESOME. I loved it! I was totally hooked from page one, where Sophie was strategizing how to convince her dad to let her go out with her friends. It would be "unsafe" and Lebanese women should "stay at home". Basically, Sophie can't do anything. She can't have sleepovers, she can't go out with her friends, she can't walk to school, nope. Naught. Why? Because good Lebanese women DON'T (you could get raped or murdered or lost or something). Sophie's family might be in Australia, but they live in a close-knit Lebanese community. They speak Arabic at home, they go to a Lebanese/Christian school - basically EVERYTHING THAT IS GOOD IS LEBANESE.

I have to hand it to the author: she is an amazing writer. I LOVE her voice, her style, everything. And I love how she approached writing this book. It has such a strong, clear message, but it never once felt preachy.

Sophie's family is really well-written. Okay, so her dad is a control freak (Sophie calls him Dictator Dad), so I expected him to be horrible and scary. He's definitely sexist (he doesn't make her little brother babysit because it's a "woman's job") and he's over-the-top protective. But he's nice. He really loves his daughters and he wants to keep them safe. His mindset is back in Lebanon, and he keeps the culture fresh. But he wasn't an orge. I really appreciated that. I also loved how the mother wasn't put out as a whimpering woman who did what her husband said out of fear. No. It was out of LOVE. The family was loving and close-knit, and they had their issues (doesn't everyone?) but it was presented fairly.

Sophie's character was awesome too.

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Title: Huntress of the Malkin

Subtitle: War of the Malkin Novella Series, Book 2

Author: Virginia Ripple

Narrator: Angel Clark

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-16

Publisher: Virginia Ripple

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

An accomplished healer of both cats and humans, Nadine finds herself whiskers to fangs with a demon while making what should have been a routine house call. Defeated, the demon soars away, but not before warning her that the world is about to be ripped from existence. Nadine casts the idea aside as the rantings of evil until she returns to her temple home to discover it in flames and her mentor vanished. When a visiting monk named Eli says her friend was taken by a religious extremist group looking for a book that can erase existence Nadine realizes she must take the demon's warning seriously and go after them. Despite her misgivings about Eli, she takes him with her on what promises to be a fur-raising adventure. Can Nadine keep the book from falling into the wrong hands and save her friend or will she doom all of creation to certain annihilation?

Members Reviews:

A purr-fect way to end the day

Angel's narration of this series is so beautifully done that sometimes it feels like a friend is right here reading the books to me! I am so excited to see what sort of adventures happen next in Huntress of the Malkin, and how Nadine and her world continue to interact with humans.

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Title: Straw and the Doctrine of the Ashfolk

Author: Honolulu Polkadot

Narrator: Travis Marshall IV

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-08-16

Publisher: Honolulu Polkadot

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

In this wonderful tale written by the somewhat mysterious author Honolulu Polkadot, you will follow the young Scarecrow Straw Stickpost as he discovers that he has been chosen to do more than he ever thought himself capable of. Only if he can find courage and faith can he succeed in rising to his calling.

In a world full of the hateful doctrine of the Ashfolk, bounty-hunting Skabb pirates, ship-hungry sea creatures, and steam-powered beasts, Straw must face his most horrifying fears and rise to be what he is destined to become.

Members Reviews:

wonderful book for parents and children

this is a very good book for kids.. parents will enjoy reading it to there children or just listening to it.. I've enjoyed to the book myself an believe you will to..

A grand adventure with friends!

Would you consider the audio edition of Straw and the Doctrine of the Ashfolk to be better than the print version?

The audio version really puts you into the world of Straw and friends, but the material stands on it's own merit. It would be enjoyable either way.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Straw and the Doctrine of the Ashfolk?

I remember at one point all of the gang were runny from these sharp, whirling, flying weapons and I found myself holding my breath! The descriptions were so real I felt like I needed to be running too. I was sitting up in my chair with my eyes wide open until they escaped the danger!

Which character as performed by Travis Marshall IV was your favorite?

Bammy was my favorite. She was so sweet and innocent but with a little fire in her when the time came for it. I just loved how loyal and darling she was.

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

I wasn't able to but I definitely wanted to. I hate putting down something good when you get all into the story!

Any additional comments?

I truly enjoyed this little adventure among some great friends. There was intrigue and power struggles to make things so very interesting, but most of all there was heart. A good story leaves you trusting the protagonists and wishing they complete what is best for their character. When that ultimate goal turns out to be a marriage of what you wished for and what you never knew you needed to explore, the reward is all the sweeter.

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Title: Strike Lightning

Subtitle: Young Bond, Book 8

Author: Steve Cole

Narrator: Nathaniel Parker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-16

Publisher: Nudged Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

A flash of lightning illuminates a horrific sight. What his school claims was a tragic accident James Bond suspects was murder. In search of the truth - and revenge - Bond risks his life to learn of a new secret weapon that could change the course of history.

The trail leads across Europe to a ruthless warmonger who stands ready to unleash hell upon the world. To survive, James must brave traps, trials and terrifying experiments - and triumph over his most powerful opponent yet.

Critic Reviews:

"Action-packed, with references to Fleming's Bond that will surprise and delight the most avid Bond fan." (Mail on Sunday), on Young Bond: Shoot to Kill)

"[Cole] is a master of action, and the scenes on the sinister airship as it makes its way over the Atlantic are particularly tense." (The Financial Times, on Young Bond: Shoot to Kill)

Members Reviews:

A good entry in a very good series!

'Young Bond' once again does not disappoint although the story does seem a tad far-fetched at times. We enjoyed it, especially Nathaniel Parker's excellent narration which enables the listener to tell who is speaking at all times.

Good diversion between grown up stuff

I have liked all of the young bond books and clocking in at half the running time of my usual maberry or king books they are excellent short, sweet treats. This one didn't disappoint with fast paced plot and another unique plot line further developing the young bond character