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Title: Silencing Sharks

Author: John Hope

Narrator: Steve Carlson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-16

Publisher: John Hope

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Peter lives in a silent world. Thirteen, deaf, and tormented by neighborhood bullies, Peter seeks solace in summertime snorkeling outings with his eccentric Viking-horn-helmeted Uncle Sverrir. But after a dangerous encounter with a giant hammerhead predator, Peter discovers he has a unique gift: He can talk to sharks.

Peter quickly learns that the sharks near his Florida home are being mysteriously killed off. They need his help. Thrust into a scary but exciting adventure, both above and below water, Peter is distressed to learn that his dad, a chef, is connected to the crime - being blackmailed by his boss to cook up illegal shark-fin soup. Peter sets himself to the daunting task of saving both the sharks and his father, but to do so, he must rely on the very bullies who have tormented him.

Members Reviews:

The whole family loved it

My 7 and 12 year olds and myself just loved it. Just the right amount of adventure, detective story and bigger picture contemplation for kids and adults.

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Title: Secrets of the Malkin

Subtitle: War of the Malkin Novella Series, Book 1

Author: Virginia Ripple

Narrator: Angel Clark

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-23-16

Publisher: Virginia Ripple

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

The humans want to kill all cats, be they ordinary or magical. The cats want to escape somewhere far from humans. Nadine is a feline social welfare agent whose sole wish is to reunite the two races in this post-plague world.

After a narrow escape from orphaned teenagers determined to use her for target practice, Nadine is left terrified and wondering if there's a way humans and felines can live together in peace.

She finds the answer to her worries in a story about a magical cat, a true Malkin called the Baruhk Sh'Toole. Unfortunately, the Baruhk Sh'Toole disappeared years ago, taking her secrets with her. Despite warnings from her friend, Nadine is determined to find this legendary cat and return life to normal.

With only a map of the queen's last known location and a vague story to go on, the she-cat leaves her comfortable life for an adventure to the Outer Reaches, a place where the trappers will skin a cat alive and then consider killing it. There she must befriend a priest and hope he knows where to find the cat who can heal the world, but doesn't want to be found.

Can a naive young social worker uncover the secrets of the Baruhk Sh'Toole and heal the widening rift between humans and cats or is Nadine doomed to be one more victim in the war?

Members Reviews:

A great read

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Nadine is a social worker that tries to help as many families as possible. She is also a Malkin, a cat that talks with the same reasoning skills as the human she is partnered with. Many humans believe the plague that killed so many was caused by cats and they should be exterminated. After narrowly escaping an attack herself, Nadine learns she was only hired to because it was good PR and her belief that she can do any good is broken.

On her way home, she hears a story of a Malkin that can heal the spirits of both cat and human and sets out to try to find the elusive healer. Her journey is filled with danger, new friends and lessons in self-discovery. Can healing happen where there is no trust? Can truth be found in a heart that can't forgive?

This is a great short story that parallels so much in our world today. On the one hand, this was an easy read. I loved the characters in the story and their personalities. On the other, the fear and prejudice made it a little more difficult to read. In spite of that, I want to see where Nadine's journey takes her. I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

An Intriguing Cat Tale

I was drawn to this book because it is about cats. The beautiful cat and the blue lettering on the cover are quite eye catching. This book is very well written and it is easy to fall in love with Nadine, the sweet little feline social worker. Another favorite character was the yellow tabby cat. This book has it all - royalty, a touch of religion, good vs. evil, and a cat heroine. I had to chuckle at the "mouse flavored popcorn balls" the cats grew in their garden. The author has a very vivid imagination and a real way with words. The author described the cats' every movement, from their twitching tails to the flickering of their whiskers. I am looking forward to reading the next novella in this delightful series.

Faith can help a person go forward

I received the book as a freebie but decided to leave a review.

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Title: This Is Not the End

Author: Jesse Jordan

Narrator: Graham Halstead

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-22-16

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

James Salley is turning 16, and it's not going well. His family's too busy to care, the local bully creates new tortures daily, someone appears to be following him, and he's just learned that he's the Antichrist.

All James ever wanted out of life was for Dorian Delaney - the operatically trained and suicidal girl of his dreams - to fall as in love with him as he is with her. But once he's told of his bloody destiny, he finds himself fighting between who he thought he was and who he's supposed to be.

With the school librarian pushing him to begin the Apocalypse, an irritable homunculus watching his back, and a murderous cabal of Catholics following him everywhere, James must discover how to navigate a world in which everything he's ever believed is wrong - and if it's possible to be the hero of a story when you've already been cast as the villain.

Members Reviews:

Jesse Jordan does it again!

Jesse Jordan has done it again. I bought this book for my 14 yr old (he is not a book worm). He read it in 2 days and loved it! Because of his rave reviews I'm going to read it next.

Good Reading

Sixteen-year-old James Salley discovers he is the Antichrist and his life gets worse than it was before. Everybody avoids him, even his parents, because he makes them feel uncomfortable, afraid and angry. Even the school bully beats him up regularly because of the way the boy feels when heâs around James.

His purpose as Antichrist is to discover the name of Morning Star who is imprisoned in the Pit on Taloon. Ezra and Dink have been sent to help him. Mikhael, Morning Starâs adversary, will then accompany Morning Star to Earth where their forces will fight using Earth as a battleground. There are also human radicals who want to dispose of James before this happens. Jamesâ problem is to carry on living his life while the âotherworldâ story plays out around him.

This book is well thought out and extremely well written. Unfortunately there are way too many footnotes, some of which I felt were unnecessary and others that should have been part of the story, not footnotes. In the first 184 pages there are 47 footnotes, some half a page in length. This tends to interrupt the flow of reading.

Once the story got moving (and I gave up on the footnotes) it grabbed my attention and developed into an intriguing mystery, action novel. The author has managed to get inside Jamesâ head to show how he feels, why he feels afraid, angry, abandoned.

I enjoyed this book especially the end which totally surprised me.

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An interesting fusion of fantasy, coming of age, and outright sturm und drang supernatural suspense

For most people, turning 16 means getting a driverâs license, going on dates and working tirelessly to keep their skin clear. For James Salley, though, it means coming face to face with the armies of Hell as the newly-anointed Antichrist.

When we first meet James in THIS IS NOT THE END, he is full to bursting with teen angst, standing atop an old water tower and contemplating taking his own life. Heâs a social outcast --- partly by choice and partly by circumstance --- with few people to call on for comfort. His parents are consumed by their jobs, he weighs a fair bit more than heâd like to and heâs a struggling comic book artist working through his first big idea.

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Title: Girls Against Girls

Subtitle: Why We Are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change

Author: Bonnie Burton

Narrator: Christina Morales Hemenway

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-19-16

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Girls Against Girls is a complete guide including information on how females can band together and quit breaking each other down, popular movie quotes, advice from female artists and athletes, a resource section of girl-power organizations.

Members Reviews:

My Summer reading book

I choose this book because it was on my summer reading list . I liked reading it and thought it was a quick read

Basic introduction

Basic introduction and overview of relational aggression provided. It seems appropriate for a high school student's reading level. Statistics are provided but no footnotes indicate where the source/research came from.

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Title: Hydrogen Runner

Author: Claudia K. Leber

Narrator: Dan Carroll

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-16

Publisher: New Atlantic Industries

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Earth has become civilized! The only fuel these days is hydrogen. Out near the sun where we collect the hydrogen with pirates, it is a little less civilized. My name is Martin Mercer. I'm a Hydrogen Runner. To be a runner, you have to think on your feet. Act without thinking. Use your instincts. Because on a run, you are reduced to one basic instinct, to survive!

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Fun reading...interesting futuristic concepts...sequel on the way??

Five Stars

Good read-will Lance be in book 2?

Out of this world

A good read to get away from reality these days.

Five Stars

Such a great book! Especially if you are into Sci-Fi!

Thumbs up!

Great read! Would highly recommend it!

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Title: Lucid

Author: L. E. Fred

Narrator: Rebecca Roberts

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-14-16

Publisher: Clean Reads

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Devon Alexander is a 15-year-old teenager coping with the monotonous reality of his average life. His life receives an interesting reprieve as he has his first realistic dream of a spaceship. The strangest thing about the dream is that he seems to be the only one on board who isn't in a dream-like trance. Before he can figure out anything about the dream or his strange shipmates, he manages to wake up. The next day, Devon catches a news story about inexplicable comas taking place all over the world. Devon's life becomes increasingly interesting as he recognizes some of the victims from his spaceship trip.

Devon and an unlikely group of other teens start devising a plan to find out who is behind the strange dreams and the comas. Their plan is not only successful but immerses them in to the fantastical world that only resides in dreams. While in the dream world, the teens learn about the power of teamwork, a new world of culture, and their hidden potential to be heroes.

Suspenseful, funny at the worst times, and just a hint of teenage romance, Lucid takes a group of young adults and throws them into a fantasy world that they only thought could exist in their dreams. In a sense, they're right.

Members Reviews:

I don't usually like fantasy books

I don't usually like fantasy books, but Lucid was a pleasant surprise. The characters were interesting and had a lot of personality. The story flowed very well and I enjoyed the world the author L.E Fred created. It was a quick read and I felt like the story held me.

(Spoiler) I was surprised by the cliffhanger ending and wasn't ready for it to be over. Can't wait for the second book to come out.

Excellent!

It was a little slow to start for me, as I felt that the second part should have come sooner. However, it is action-packed and intriguing. I like how the information unfolds, revealing more clues and magic. I enjoyed reading about Devon coming into his own and gaining confidence. I'm looking forward to the next installment!

Refreshing new take on young-adult fiction.

The author creates a unique vision of a dream world --there is action, attraction, beauty and conflict. You will fall in love with these ordinary characters who dare to be extraordinary dreamers!

5 stars for Lucid!!

The anticipation of what was going to happen next made it such a thrilling read. Can't wait for the sequel. Highly recommend for all the dreamers.

Must Read

Great book. Rich story line and a complex entertaining plot. L.E.Fred is a stellar writer.

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Title: City of Spies

Author: Nina Berry

Narrator: Elizabeth Evans

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-31-16

Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Pagan Jones is back!

Celebrating her escape from East Germany and the success of her new film, teen starlet Pagan Jones returns to Hollywood to reclaim her place among the rich and the famous. She's thrilled to be back, but memories of her time in Berlin - and elusively handsome secret agent Devin Black - continue to haunt her daydreams. The whirlwind of parties and celebrities just isn't enough to distract Pagan from the excitement of being a spy or dampen her curiosity about her late mother's mysterious past.

When Devin reappears with an opportunity for Pagan to get back into the spy game, she is eager to embrace the role once again - all she has to do is identify a potential Nazi war criminal. A man who has ties to her mother. Taking the mission means that she'll have to star in a cheesy film and dance the tango with an incredibly awful costar, but Pagan knows all the real action will happen off set, in the streets of Buenos Aires.

But as Pagan learns more about the man they're investigating, she realizes that the stakes are much higher than they could have ever imagined - and that some secrets are best left undiscovered.

Members Reviews:

I love Pagan Jones

I love Pagan Jones. She's one of my all-time favorite heroines, and I was so excited to see there was a sequel. Berry certainly didn't disappoint-- CITY OF SPIES has it all: adventure, mystery, action, romance. But really it's the leading lady who makes the book shine. Pagan takes no prisoners!

If I had one complaint, it was that the ending was a bit abrupt. However, I definitely do recommend it, and I can't wait to see what Pagan will do next.

A fun read from beginning to end full of thrills and steamy romance

60s movie star Pagan Jones is my favorite spy! This time she takes a job on a movie shooting in beautiful exotic Buenas Aires. She must contend with a sexist director while she works for the CIA to identify a Nazi war criminal she met when she was little. All the while navigating her feelings for the handsome and mysterious Devin. A fun read from beginning to end full of thrills and steamy romance. Can't wait for Pagan's next adventure!

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Title: First, Impressions

Subtitle: Last Intentions, Book 1

Author: S.J. Saunders

Narrator: Shana Pennington-Baird

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-11-16

Publisher: Riverbank Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Ever found yourself dropped into a room where everything is trying to kill you, only to escape into the streets of Boston and have the first person you meet turn out to be a reverse cyborg?

My name is Claire Jemima Stevens, and this is just one of those days. I'm not sure who I am or how I got here, but that's going to change. I have a name, a recording of the man who stole my life, and the memory of a boy with a kind, jagged face.

All I have to do is find him.

Members Reviews:

Fast, Thrilling, Smart, Ambitious!

What did you love best about First, Impressions?

This story never takes a break! It will keep you guessing and throw a curve ball at you every other page.The characters are very compelling and well written, especially Claire's main companion Glyph. The developing relationship between Claire and Glyph really grounds the story and keeps it moving.

Although scenes constantly skip from present to past, none of it seems deluded or forced. Every scene from the past seems to add some sufficient value to Claire's character. The context of her past relationships effectively support her relevant goals in the present, so it's easy to sympathize and relate to what she's doing and what she wants.

Action is abundant and clear cut. The action scenes don't feel forced or irrational. A sense of danger is evident, but so are Clair's talents and her will to survive. Still, she is put to the test on multiple occasions.

The world building is compact but imaginative. The story takes place in the far off future, but it doesn't shove it's theoretical technology down your throat. There is hopefully much more to be learned in the future installments; the second of which is already on Amazon but doesn't yet have an audio book.

Hopefully Second, Ambitions (Last, Intentions Book 2) will become an audio book in the near future, but until then, don't miss out on this first installment.

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Favorite scene: Glyph introduces Claire to his creator's family.

What does Shana Pennington-Baird bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

This narrator is on point! Brings Claire to life in in the best way. :) Hope she returns for book 2.

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Title: Riverkeep

Author: Martin Stewart

Narrator: James Cosmo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-29-16

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Riverkeep by Martin Stewart, read by James Cosmo.

Fifteen-year-old Wulliam is dreading taking up his family's mantle of Riverkeep, tending the river and fishing corpses from its treacherous waters. But then everything changes.

One night his father is possessed by a dark spirit, and Wull hears that a cure lurks deep within the great sea beast known as the mormorach. He realizes he must go on an epic journey downriver to find it - or lose Pappa forever.

Members Reviews:

Excellent debut for author Martin Stewart

James Cosmo brought to life the characters in this beautifully written book.

Wiull is a lovely caring and brave character who really becomes a very humble hero in this story. I really do hope there is a sequel to this book, as the author gives the impression that there are many more adventures for the characters in Riverkeep.

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Title: The Queen of Cool

Author: Cecil Castellucci

Narrator: Cecil Castellucci

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-19-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

On the outside, Libby Brin is the most popular girl in school. But on the inside, Libby is dying - of boredom. In a moment of desperation, Libby signs up for an internship at the Los Angeles Zoo, much to the dismay of her friends, who'd prefer she spend her time with them, shopping, partying, and making fun of everyone else. Oddly, Libby realizes that she actually enjoys her new job and that she may even like the two nerds she works with. Will the Queen of Cool be forced to give up her crown?

Cover photograph copyright 2006 by Dana Edmunds.

Members Reviews:

Wonderful book and trilogy

Meet Libby Brin. She has everything - she in the 'IN' crowd at school, she has academic success without even really trying. She has friends, and status and clothes, and yet she realizes she is bored out of her skull. Her life seems to be perfect but inside she is screaming. Then in a moment of personal insanity she signs up for an internship at the Los Angeles Zoo. She gets paired with Tina (aka Tiny), a little person, and Sheldon the school geek. Each day her life seems to be getting less and less satisfying. The only thing she is really enjoying is her job at the Zoo, but her clique mocks it and keeps pressuring her to quit.

This second book in Cecil Castellucci's LA Trilogy is a lot about relationships, a little about science, and about what is true friendship. It follows Boy Proof and is followed by Beige. Well-written and entertaining, this book will transport you back to high school and maybe help you to challenge your underlying thinking and approach to life. Castelluci has a flowing style of writing; she captures the nuances of a person who is learning to be, or learning to be good at being. I know that her books are among those I will read again and again.

Wonderful Book!

Libby Brin is like all of us. She is sometimes funny, sometimes selfish, sometimes cool, and sometimes wonders what cool is--and if it's worth it. I cringed at some of her choices, and was amazed at how believable her change was. She didn't change in a minute or a day, but bit by bit, and line by line. She's not perfect at the end, but she has learned something. I did, too, by reading this wonderful book.

Awesome book

Best. book. ever. I love the story line! ÂI really think this book desires a five star rating. Thank Cecil Castellucci for this awesome book!! :)

Just because you hang out with someone doesn't always mean they're your "friend"...

Sixteen-year-old Libby Brin seems to have it all - she's the only child of wealthy parents and one of the coolest kids in school. No matter what she does, no matter how silly (such as taping pencils to her shirt and pronouncing it Pencil Day) will be followed without question.

But Libby isn't happy. In fact, she feels numb most of the time. Desperate to feel *something*, she begins to do more and more outrageous things.

One day, in the midst of a panic attack, Libby does the unthinkable - she signs up for an internship at the LA Zoo. Her friends can't believe it. Only losers would do that.

And sure enough, Libby discovers that her fellow interns are the kids she'd never look twice at. There's Matthew, a hugely overweight boy; Sheldon, with acne and mom jeans; and of course, Tina "Tiny" Carpientieri, a little person. Libby and her friends have never thought much about Tiny, except to mock her small stature and the way she walks.