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Title: The Tightrope Walkers

Author: David Almond

Narrator: Richard Halverson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-24-15

Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

International award-winner David Almond draws on memories of his early years in Tyneside, England, for a moving coming-of-age novel, masterfully told.

A gentle visionary coming of age in the shadow of the shipyards of Northern England, Dominic Hall is torn between extremes.

On the one hand, he craves the freedom he feels when he steals away with the eccentric girl artist next door, Holly Stroud - his first and abiding love - to balance above the earth on a makeshift tightrope. With Holly, Dom dreams of a life different in every way from his shipbuilder dad's, a life fashioned of words and images and story.

On the other hand, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the brutal charms of Vincent McAlinden, a complex bully who brings out Dom's darker desires, awakening something wild and reckless and killing in his nature.

In a raw and beautifully crafted bildungsroman, David Almond reveals the rich inner world of a boy teetering on the edge of manhood, a boy so curious and alive and open to impulse that we fear for him and question his balance - and ultimately exult in his triumphs.

Critic Reviews:

"Halverson switches effortlessly between a voice of maturity looking back on childhood and the voice of a child experiencing awe, pain, love, and trauma.... A rich and rewarding listen." (

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Members Reviews:

Deeply personal coming-of-age story about family, social class, love and the artistic life in THE TIGHTROPE WALKERS

In THE TIGHTROPE WALKERS, David Almond writes a deeply personal coming-of-age story about family, social class, love and the artistic life --- all couched in exquisitely lovely prose.

Every once in a while, I am assigned to review a book whose prose is so close to perfect that I'm tempted to simply string together a series of excerpts so potential readers can dive into the language themselves rather than wade through my comparatively clumsy attempts to distill the book's plot and themes. So, just to get things out of my system, let's start with a passage from David Almond's THE TIGHTROPE WALKERS about the coming of spring: "We wanted to walk and run with confidence across the earth. Wanted the sun to haul itself up from its sullen place low over the horizon, to get into the air above us and bliddy shine. Which it started to do of course. For the world turns, and keeps on turning, no matter how things might feel in the darkest of times. And carpets of ice on ponds retreated, and flowers of frost on windows faded, and pipes burst and homes were flooded, and gardens turned to muddy patches, and the whole world started to relax, to sigh."

Winter in the narrator's northern industrial hometown of Newcastle, England, can seem particularly brutal, much like the city itself, which is dominated by the shipbuilding industry that employs most of the housing estate's fathers and sons (at least Dominic's part of it, anyway). Dominic's father is one of the blue-collar workers in the shipyards, but Dominic --- a quietly observant boy with a knack for putting words to paper ---dreams of a different sort of life for himself.

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Title: Gracie's Girl

Author: Ellen Wittlinger

Narrator: Stina Nielsen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Bess Cunningham has never been popular, and she plans to do something about it. She's got a fresh style, with plenty of unique clothes, and she's the new stage manager for the musical at her middle school. She couldn't care less about the volunteer work her parents do at a soup kitchen until she meets Grace Jarvis Battle. The kind, elderly woman reminds Bess of her grandmothers except for one significant difference - Grace lives on the street and finds food in dumpsters. Because of Grace, Bess begins to think about her priorities and realizes there are more important things in life than trying to win friends with a few wild outfits.

Ellen Wittlinger won a Michael L. Printz Honor for her writing and is praised for her ability to tackle important topics from original perspectives. Narrator Stina Nielsen perfectly captures the confusion so many middle schoolers face as they desperately try to find their places in the world.

Members Reviews:

great read

really fantastic story about how all ages can make a difference to those who are less fortunate and how putting others before ourselves can make a difference!!!

I have enjoyed other novels by Wittlinger, but this one falls short.

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Bess is a new 6th grader. She's determined to appear different and make some cool new friends. Soon her perspective on what is important in life is going to change.

I think the relationships and development of characters is really genuine in this novel. Changing schools is a big burden, and kids do change. I would have gone with 11 being a bit young for developing boy-girl relationships, but what would I know? I completely understand Ethan and Bess' perspectives on it, and find it funny that their third friend is the one that makes a go of it.

What this novel really does is promote social responsibility. A soup kitchen, somewhere for people to sleep out of the rain and snow. I love that it's connected to a church, but that the church is not too churchy and preachy. I think that homelessness is more of a problem in the USA, but we certainly have our share of it here. If you have spare time, please do donate if you can.

I feel like Australian schools and parents are less pushy. In the plays I participated in, none of the stars or almost-stars were quite so Diva-y. And I was a stage manager, and it drove me nuts that people didn't pay attention to things, and I knew their lines better than they did. I wish I had seen more of the play. I'm not familiar with Bye Bye Birdy - maybe it is really relevant to the themes of the book? I would hope so. Charity is a virtue, and everyone should try to work to it.

I have a feeling that this novel is not good enough to jump the country divide. Grade 6 for Australians is the final year of primary school, so it wouldn't make a difference what you looked like. Also, the majority of schools here have a school uniform. There are still uncool people, and bitchy girls, but that's in any school. I say test it out in a classroom (because it asks lots of important questions), and see how it goes.

I have enjoyed other novels by Wittlinger, but this one falls short of the mark for me.

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Title: I'm Glad I Did

Author: Cynthia Weil

Narrator: Rachel Botchan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-27-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Mad Men meets Nashville in this debut mystery set in 1963, written by Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cynthia Weil.

It's the summer of 1963, and JJ Green is a born songwriter--which is a major problem, considering that her family considers the music business a cesspool of lowlifes and hustlers. Defying them, she takes an internship at the Brill Building, the epicenter of a new sound called rock and roll. JJ is finally living her dream. She even finds herself a writing partner in Luke Silver, a boy with mesmerizing green eyes who seems to connect instantly with her music. Best of all they'll be cutting their first demo with Dulcie Brown, a legend who's fallen on hard times. Though Dulcie is now a custodian in the Brill Building, JJ is convinced she can shine again. But Dulcie's past is a tangle of secrets, and when events take a dark turn, JJ must navigate a web of hidden identities and shattered lives before it snares her, too.

Members Reviews:

Loved the book

Loved the book, the characters, the setting, and of course the brilliant sharp writing so much that I was hoping there was a sequel in the works, a whole series actually of the life and times of JJ Green. Cynthia Weil has a dazzling way words as a lyricist, and it appears that talent is equally acute as a novelist. Ms. Weil has had a spectauclaly successful and uniquely remarkeable life. I hope we can read more of it - through the eyes of JJ Green, or any other book she chooses to write.

If you liked BEAUTIFUL on Broadway, You'll like learning more about the talents of Cynthia Weil

After seeing (and loving!) BEAUTIFUL- The Carole King Musical on Broadway w/ my 17 year old daughter, I was so intrigued by Cynthia Weil and wanted to learn more. I found that she'd just published this YA book. I love children/YA books and after finding that neither of my local libraries had it, I ordered online as a gift for my daughter.

It kind of reminds me of a Nancy Drew book but without obvious clues as to who the guilty party is. It was a fun read and I finished it in 1 day...I really appreciated the unusual setting ( in a record production/lyric-writing company in the 60s).

A sweet/fun read of a bygone era.

It takes place in the famed Brill Building in the sixties and the lady who wrote it is one of the greatest writers of that perio

This is one of those books that you hope never ends because it is just so entertaining and well written. It takes place in the famed Brill Building in the sixties and the lady who wrote it is one of the greatest writers of that period ( With her husband Barry Mann she has written On Broadway and You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' among dozens of great songs). But her writing skills transfer over beautifully to the written page, and her insider's knowledge of songwriting and the Brill Building are an extra treat-- but this is a real page turner and all I can say is I want to read her next one!

From Songwriter to Songwriter

It's important to be reminded of where we, as songwriters, have come from: The Brill Building, lyric sheets and demo budgets. For anyone with a kid who has the fire, this is the book to give them. It has a little romance, mystery and a whole lot of reminding us what we can accomplish when we believe in ourselves, (even when our parents are not so sure.)

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Title: Bad

Subtitle: Fearless, Book 13

Author: Francine Pascal

Narrator: Elizabeth Evans

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-20-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

I finally have Sam. I finally have a family. I finally have a way out. What's so bad about that?

Members Reviews:

Great for older teens

I love this series, I love a strong female lead character. Gaia has it all. I wish the whole series came in a bundle with three books in one like the first three bundles do. Warning, 36 book series, no one told me before I got sucked in to Gaia's life!

Great Book

I bought this book for my daughter. She loves to read and loves this series. She finishes them so fast, it seems like I am buying them every other day. I would recommend this book and series.

Wonderful books

My granddaughter just loves the series and now her sister is reading them. Thank you very much for getting them here so fast.

One of the best cliffhangers yet.

Let me pose a question, how long has it been since Francine Pascal has hung out in New York City? I ask this because of something that has irked me in the series, in particular in Fearless #13. Sam Moon, the apple of Gaia's eye --- or perhaps we should say the cruller in her Krispie Kreme box --- fantasizes that he and G could one day share a "cheap one bedroom in the East Village." As a current New Yorker, let me just say that such an apartment does not exist. If it did I'd be living there. I've noticed quite a bit of this Alphabet City bashing, and although years ago it was considered rather seedy, it is now lined with boutiques, bars, and restaurants.

Having vented my Manhattan-centric complaint, I will move on.

BAD, the 13th book of Pascal's latest blonde heroine series, takes a new and unexpected turn --- Gaia is happy. You remember Gaia, the girl born without the fear gene and whose mother was shot in front of her, not to mention her best friend, and most recently, her foster mother. Why is Gaia happy? It all comes down to a boy of course, a certain cruller of a boy. After reaching across miles of misunderstandings, evil conniving, and heaps of bad luck, Gaia and Sam are finally a couple. Knowing the series --- this is not Sweet Valley --- I'm sure their trouble is far from over, but for a few blissful moments Gaia can actually be a normal teenage girl and get all tingly about making out with her crush.

Before the two hormonally charged teens can get too chummy, new problems arise. Sam's friend Mike, whom Ella injected with dangerous amounts of heroin, is hanging on precariously in the hospital; and Loki, Gaia's evil uncle --- her father's twin --- who she thinks is actually a decent guy named Oliver, is scheming to get Gaia to come with him to Germany. In the meantime, Gaia's over-stressed father defies CIA orders and races around the city trying to protect his daughter.

The final chapter of this harrowing story is one of the best cliffhangers yet --- is the man Gaia gets on the plane with Loki, or her father disguising himself as Loki? I have my theories, but you'll have to read the book to come up with your own. Despite the rather lame side story about Gaia's friend Ed and ultra annoying diva Heather, this latest Fearless book has potential to bring the series to an exciting climax. Just don't believe all the hype about NYC.

--- Reviewed by Dakota King

Drastic Change

I have to admit that this series is my favorite, so while I may be biased, I'll also have a completely honest opinion on how they compare to the rest.

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Title: Knockout Games

Author: G. Neri

Narrator: Ali Ahn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-14

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

For Kalvin Barnes, the only thing that comes close to the rush of playing the knockout game is watching videos of the knockout game. Kalvin's crew always takes videos of their KOs, but Kalvin wants more - something better. He thinks if someone could really see the game for what it was, could appreciate it, could capture the essence of it - that would be a video for all time. The world would have to notice. That's where Erica comes in. She's new in town. Awkward. Shy. White. But she's got a good camera and a filmmaker's eye. She could learn. Kalvin could open her eyes to the power he sees in the knockout game; he could make her see things his way. But first she'll have to close her eyes to everything else. For a while, Kalvin's knockouts are strangers. For a while, Erica can ignore their suffering in the rush of creativity and Kalvin's attention. Then comes the KO that forces her eyes open, that makes her see what's really happening. No one wins the knockout game. Coretta Scott King Award honoree G. Neri captures the notorious and terrifying knockout game and its players in an unflinching novel that's hard to read and impossible to put down.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Great book

Four Stars

Intriguing input and perspective of real life kids 2014

loved the main character Erica

No Child's Play Here. Hard hitting and frightening.

When fifteen-year-old Erica Asher moves with her mother to St. Louis after her parents' breakup, she is sent to Truman High School. Erica immediately realizes she is one of only a handful of white students in a largely African-American school. She is warned by the school's disciplinarian that the school had once been a hot bed of violence and insanity, until he arrived, and told she better not become a problem. When an altercation with Destiny, one of her primary abusers, threatens to get Destiny sent to the alternative school, Erica takes the blame and Destiny immediately befriends her. In an attempt to seal a friendship, Erica shows Destiny a video she's mixed, impressing Destiny so much with her artist's eye that Destiny invites her to meet some of her friends. What Erica discovers is the TKO Club. This "club" is a group of middle and high school boys led by the Knockout King, a dropout named Kalvin. These boys target unsuspecting citizens and rush up to them, hitting them as hard as possible in the side of the head...a knockout. At first Erica is shocked by the violence, but as she spends more time as the club's videographer, she begins falling for Kalvin's charms and tries to justify her part in the boys' games. G. Neri does an excellent job of portraying both the "high" the boys get from their wanton violence and the horror of such a random act on defenseless citizens. He shows the pain and anguish such violence causes not only the victims, but the community as a whole, and when a death results from the game, Neri carefully outlines what happens to the young offenders without being preachy. In an author's note, Neri discusses how he learned about the knockout game in 2012 and was inspired to write the story. As with Neri, I had never heard of such violence, but a quick Google search revealed that this is indeed yet another scar on our wounded society. I recommend this book for ages 15 and up.

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Title: Shoot to Kill

Subtitle: Young Bond, Book 6

Author: Steve Cole

Narrator: Nathaniel Parker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-08-14

Publisher: Nudged Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

Young Bond is back - in his most action-packed, explosive adventure yet. Something terrible is happening in Tinseltown

©2014 Ian Fleming Publications Limited (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd

Members Reviews:

Definitely one of the best YBs so far

My kids and I love the Young Bond series- action, excitement and exotic locations. And we were so pleased to hear that more were to be written (if slightly worried that the change of author would disappoint). But really, this is one of the best and I can't wait for the next.

Not as good as the books that have gone before

Steve Coles first Young Bond, and it's not as gripping as Charlie Higson. To be honest it's starts well and finishes OK, but it's accident quite boring in the middle. I'll give Steve's second a listen, but I'm not young to hold my breath.

Keeping the story alive

Follows on perfectly from the Higson books. Maintains the perfect mix of action and humour. I love these books and feel they fit well with the current film portrayal.

Perfect presentation also. Narration calm and powerful. Stylish. Gorgeous.

Could NOT ask for more.

This book was absolutely fandabbiedoze. I was really like wow hold up will this new kid 'Steve' be as good Charlie but he was. As always Nathaniel is definitely excellent and I do love a cheeky listen. It's good for the ears!

great really good story line kept me hooked

really enjoyed it and glad they carried on with the series hope for a new one soon

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Title: Boundary

Subtitle: The Books of Eva, Book 2

Author: Heather Terrell

Narrator: Angela Brazil

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-14

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

After surviving the Hunger Games - like Testing, Eva becomes the Aerie's first female Archon. The second installment of the Books of Eva continues the harrowing struggle between past and present, Aerie and Boundary.

Eva is the first Maiden in Aerie history to train asan Archon: a sacred leader of the New North. All eyes are watching as she prepares to uncover the Relics of the evil past. Wounds remain, both from the harrowing Testing and the murder of her brother, Eamon, but she has learned to feign grace. And although she is betrothed to Jasper, she still finds herself drawn to Lukas, a Boundary dweller and former servant who may know who killed her twin brother.

Her relationship with Lukas is forbidden. And his conviction that she is the Angakkuq, a mystical figure destined to destroy the Aerie, is even more dangerous. On her very first Archon expedition, she uncovers the Genesis, the legendary ship that brought the Founders to the New North; its contents threaten the fragile balance between the Aerie and the Boundary. Eva's world is shattered, but she may be the only one - as both Archonand Angakkuq - who can prevent a war that will annihilate their entire civilization.

Members Reviews:

Good read.

I got into the book. Not as thrilling as I like though. I would still recommend this book because the style is just a gripping one

Would make a great gift!

Written with gripping intensity, this novel compels us to reconsider our assumptions. I found myself reimagining our future as a result of these intriguing characters. Would make a great gift!

Great book

This is a really interesting and intense book. I recommend it.

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Title: The Name of the Blade

Subtitle: Name of the Blade, Book 1

Author: Zoë Marriott

Narrator: Sarah Coomes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-11-14

Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

When Mio sneaks the family's katana - a priceless ancestral sword - from her parents' attic, she just wants to spice up a costume. But the katana is much more than a dusty antique. Awakening the power within the sword unleashes a terrible, ancient evil onto the streets of unsuspecting modern-day London. But it also releases Shinobu, a fearless warrior boy, from the depths of time. He helps to protect Mio - and steals her heart. With gods and monsters of Japanese myth stalking her and her friends, Mio realizes that if she cannot keep the sword safe and learn to control its legendary powers, she will lose not only her own life - but the love of a lifetime.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Excellent - gave to my grand-daughter who also loves it

Really fun fantasy adventure

The Name of the Blade by Zo Marriott is a fun and funky adventure through London running from Japanese myths that suddenly have become all too real. Forget anything youâve heard about The Name of the Blade already! I honestly disagree with a lot of the negative things Iâd been worrying about so much that I donât really understand how I read the same book as everyone else D:. The Name of the Blade is a seriously delightful adventure that is different from the YA we read all too often here in the States and one of the reasons why I love getting books originally published elsewhere :D.

Note: I received an advanced copy of The Name of the Blade from the publisher. Some things may have changed in the final version.

The Name of the Blade by Zo Marriott (The Name of the Blade #1)

Published by Candlewick Press on Nov. 11th, 2014

Genres: Contemporary Fantasy, YA

Length: 368 pages

How I got my copy: Publisher

When Mio sneaks the family's katana -- a priceless ancestral sword -- from her parents' attic, she just wants to spice up a costume. But the katana is much more than a dusty antique. Awakening the power within the sword unleashes a terrible, ancient evil onto the streets of unsuspecting London. But it also releases Shinobu, a fearless warrior boy, from the depths of time. He helps to protect Mio -- and steals her heart. With creatures straight out of Japanese myths stalking her and her friends, Mio realizes that if she cannot keep the sword safe and learn to control its legendary powers, she will lose not only her own life . . . but the love of a lifetime.

Strengths:

The magic in The Name of the Blade is all based on Japanese myths. We have terrifying cat demon things, we have awesome kitsune and spirit worlds, we have magical ancient swords, what else can you ask for?? I have clearly not read enough fantasy based on Japanese mythology and Iâm so delighted to have this problem fixed :D.

The Name of the Blade is set in London which is a whole other ball of fun. I was relieved that there wasnât so much London slang that I got tripped up, so no worries there. It was fun seeing the slight differences in the life of an average teen as depicted in books in London versus a major city in the US though. Plus, I got to imagine everyone had a British accent!

The characters in The Name of the Blade are refreshingly diverse. The main character is at least partially Japanese (I was a little unclear of her motherâs heritage). Her best friend is a lesbian and is quite outgoing about it.

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Title: Stone Cove Island

Author: Suzanne Myers

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-11-14

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

When a catastrophic hurricane devastates Stone Cove Island, a quaint New England resort community, everyone pulls together to rebuild. Seventeen-year-old Eliza Elliot volunteers to clean out the island's iconic lighthouse and stumbles upon a secret in the wreckage: a handwritten letter. On first glance, it hardly makes sense. But the longer Eliza studies it, the more convinced she becomes that it's an anonymous confession to a 30-year-old crime: the unsolved murder of a local teen named Bess Linsky.

Soon Eliza finds herself in the throes of an investigation she never wanted or asked for. As Stone Cove Island fights to recover from disaster, Eliza plunges the locals back into a nightmare they believed was long buried.

Everybody is a suspect. Everywhere she turns, there might be an enemy. And everything she ever believed about her hometown is false.

Members Reviews:

Good book!

It was defiantly a good book.

It was a little creepy at parts. Not recommended for little kids, or listening to in the dark by your self. But defiantly a good story and I'm just waiting for a sequel.

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Title: Destiny Revealed

Subtitle: The Destiny Trilogy, Book 1

Author: Cris Pasqueralle

Narrator: Elizabeth Phillips

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-27-14

Publisher: Cosby Media Productions

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Teens, Ages 11-13

Publisher's Summary:

On the day of their 13th birthdays, twins Jack and Maddie Austin receive a special gift from their Uncle Benny: two necklaces, along with a note shrouded in secrecy. The celebration is interrupted by three intruders, led by the evil being Tardon, who kidnaps the twin's parents. Uncle Benny manages to escape with the twins and later, reveals the truth behind both their gifts and identities: that Jack and Maddie are powerful wizards from the magical realm. Now, faced with the decision of a lifetime, they must return to that realm, rescue their parents and save all the realms from imminent doom.

Members Reviews:

Magical Adventure

This magical adventure has the heart and ties of true family. Twins search for their missing parents and begin to find themselves along the way. Mean while making new friends and discovering enemies they never knew they had.

It was foretold

Jack and Matty (short for Matilda?) are twins. A very uncommon thing in our world. It is even more rare from the realm where they have come from! Tomorrow is their 13th birthday and their lives are about to change forever. Their innocence will be shattered and they will need to come together if they hope to survive.

I really enjoyed this novel. There was the right amount fantasy but still feels as if it is real. The author has done an excellent job of slowly releasing details,

foreshadowing, without giving away too much.

The narrator reading the story helped to add a sense of character. For the most part I enjoyed her performance though occasionally I felt the emphasis was a little off how I felt the situation should have been. I really liked the sound of her voice and how she slightly changed her voice depending on who was the speaker.

I cannot wait to listen to the next book. We are left knowing there is more coming as the story most definitely cannot be left as it is at the end of this book. You are left happy enough ..... But eager to know what happens next in the twins adventure.

I received a copy of this audible recording in exchange for my honest opinion which I have provided based on my personal use, having listened no less than three times!