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Title: Short Stories for Kids About Adventures

Author: Jeff Child

Narrator: John H. Fehskens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-22-17

Publisher: Jeff Child

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Three adventure stories in one brief bundle.

Story 1: Raymond and Vera are in love, but when Jason loses the expensive engagement ring to a ferocious spider rider, he is desperate to get it back. He tells the story of how he followed the monster and tried to get his treasure back. In the meantime, his fiancé relates the experience of being attacked by the same spider rider at a different moment. Will they be able to retrieve their precious jewel and get back together after being separated? Will they be able to withstand the elements of nature? Find out!

Story 2: Shaw the crawling fish cannot look through walls, but he desperately wants to. His friend tells him to be in a life-or-death situation, so that his innate instincts will kick in. At first, all Shaws futile attempts lead him nowhere, but when a cougar appears at the docks, Shaw becomes afraid and develops something within him he doesnt even realize. Read about a crawling fish who discovered more about himself by going on dangerous adventures.

Story 3: Diana and Daphne are best friends, but when they begin to argue, there is no stopping these two vengeful girls. They hate each other, and they are not afraid to show it. Eventually, Diana becomes so angry that she turns Daphnes beloved animal into a zombie horse, a destructive, aggressive creature that terrorizes the town and escapes into the mountains. Will they find the horse and restore what has been lost? Will they ever forgive each other? Dont wait and begin listening now!

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Title: Puritan Girl, Mohawk Girl

Author: John Demos

Narrator: Christina Moore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-17

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In this riveting historical fiction narrative, National Book Award Finalist John Demos shares the story of a young Puritan girl and her life-changing experience with the Mohawk people.

Inspired by Demos's award-winning novel The Unredeemed Captive, Puritan Girl, Mohawk Girl will captivate a young audience, providing a Native American perspective rather than the Western one typically taught in the classroom.

As the armed conflicts between the English colonies in North America and the French settlements raged in the 1700s, a young Puritan girl, Eunice Williams, is kidnapped by Mohawk people and taken to Canada. She is adopted into a new family, a new culture, and a new set of traditions that will define her life. As Eunice spends her days learning the Mohawk language and the roles of women and girls in the community, she gains a deeper understanding of her Mohawk family. Although her father and brother try to persuade Eunice to return to Massachusetts, she ultimately chooses to remain with her Mohawk family and settlement.

Puritan Girl, Mohawk Girl offers a compelling and rich lesson that is sure to enchant young listeners and those who want to deepen their understanding of Native American history.

Members Reviews:

Wonderfully written historical fiction.

Excellent and compelling story about Eunice Williams and her life from childhood through adulthood.

Well written (and edited), thought provoking, and told in a way that keeps the reader's attention.

Highly recommended.

which I loved as a girl

First of all, thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC of this book!

I have mixed feelings about Puritan Girl, Mohawk Girl--and I think it comes down to whether this is a novel or a work of creative non-fiction. When I picked it up, I was excited by the idea of another story along the lines of Indian Captive, which I loved as a girl. Strong characters, compelling plot, intriguing world. But this isn't that.

This book reads more like a historical summary of the characters, and never approaches close POV. I read in the author's note that he is a historian and was inspired by research, and that this is his first attempt at a children's book. I think that shows pretty clearly.

So, this book is a good read if you are mostly just after a quick, distant look at the main story. It had a lot of great details about life in a Mohawk village and issues happening during the time period. I personally found the story interesting because of its information, but only read for the information--I was not compelled by the characters, because we were in such a distant third person it read more like a history book than a story. If I were not a naturally curious and stubborn adult type, I probably wouldn't have finished this.

Puritan Girl, Mohawk Girl is excellent if you're after general history and the basics of a good story. But if you want something more engrossing and character-driven, I'd recommend picking up Indian Captive instead.

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Title: Striker Boy

Author: Jonny Zucker

Narrator: Jonny Gould

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-17

Publisher: 2Simple Publishing

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Nat Dixon is Premier League Football Club Hatton Rangers' mystery new signing - and their only chance of avoiding relegation. It's every young footballer's dream come true, and Nat feels as though he's fulfilling his destiny. But what his fellow players, the fans and the press don't know is that Nat is only 13 years old.

A thrilling story of one boy's plunge into an incredible world of Premier League football and deadly danger that will have football fans gripped from start to finish.

This special edition of Striker Boy has been produced in aid of Mind.

One pound forty from the sale of this audiobook will be donated to Mind, a registered charity in England (no. 219830).

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Title: Tommy Black and the Coat of Invincibility

Author: Jake Kerr

Narrator: Justin Blankenship

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-27-17

Publisher: Broadsword Books

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The second book of the Tommy Black series.

Dedicated to reshaping his family's legacy, Tommy Black has spent two years mastering the powerful Staff of Light and freeing the magical creatures in England. While he was focusing on his personal mission, however, Germany had invaded Europe, igniting the flames of world war. Desiring to help, Tommy volunteers to free the magical creatures in Germany to disrupt the Nazi war machine. Joined by his friend, the powerful magician Naomi, and two others, the group soon discovers an extraordinary secret that changes everything - Tommy may not be the only Archmage in the world.

Members Reviews:

Interesting fantasy, looking forward to seeing where it goes

Even though this book says it's geared for grades 6-10, I think at least these first two books are definitely safe for middle-schoolers. YA and middle school fantasy and science fiction are some of my favorite books, as well as enjoyed by many of my friends. If we closed our libraries to YA or middle-school designations simply because we're adults, we would have missed Howl's Moving Castle, Harry Potter, the Hunger Games, Tuesdays at the Castle, the May Bird trilogy, Girl of Fire and Thorns, and thousands of others. Just to say, I don't think the grade designation is important, except to indicate the youngest age a book is safe for.

The characters in the story are gaining reputations of power. The girl really deserves and has earned her power/expertise through years of hard work. I enjoy the added scenes and imagery showing how hard she works to hone her craft. She tends to be the cerebral partner.

The boy is automatically powerful by birth. (When the story starts, we find his grandfather sheltered him and kept him ignorant of the world of magic and the staff. He thinks he lives in a "normal" world.) He does not use his new power for those in political power, but to free entities that have been feared or enslaved for centuries, and he does this without expectation of reward. He does it simply because it's the right ting to do. While he's been earning respect by freeing slaves, I hope he continues to expand his quest for justice while fighting against those in power and showing he is the true inheritor of the staff and it's mission. While I'm a bit put off folks are like our hero, who is "the most powerful archmage ever" just by dint of existing, I feel the author is moving beyond that trope.

I feel strongly enough about this book that I bought the first book after reading the first chapter or so of the second book, and I intend to buy the next book. I'm really looking forward to learning more about the characters and the staff.

It's an good story, though, and I hope the author fleshes out the price and responsibilities of power.

Sudden and surprising

Continuing on with Tommy Black and his discovery of the natural and magical world around him. The adventures are sudden, surprising and full of exciting twists.

Intriguing Read for Middle Schoolers

This two-book series is a favorite of my grand daughter. She said she wished another novel was available. Maybe one is in the wings? Keeping our children reading makes for the thinkers of tomorrow!

Great second book of the series.

Just as fun as the first one, this is still an immature magic book that emphasizes youth, while still teaching some life lessons.

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Title: Wily and the Canine Pandemic

Author: Michelle Weidenbenner

Narrator: Dogen Eyeler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-26-17

Publisher: R. Publishing, LLC

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Multi award-winning and best-selling author, speaker, and writing coach.

Dogs are dying in droves and scientists don't know why. Strange!

Eleven-year-old Wily has a super invention that could help, if only his parents would allow it. There's only one person who believes in Wily's invention, a strange girl with mind-hacking skills and spiraling eyes. When she kidnaps Wily. He finally has a team who believes in him.

But if he helps, he may never see his family again. But it he doesn't help, the canine race - all the poodles, labs, greyhounds and pugs - will die. It will be his fault.

It's dogs vs. family and Wily doesn't know what to do next.

Members Reviews:

A wonderfully written book for young kids.

A book for all children. This book has everything and then some. The narrator is absolutely awe inspiring. I want my young nieces and nephews to read this book. I received this audio book for free at my request and voluntarily reviewed.

Wily and the Canine Pandemic

What an imaginative story. Wily was the perfect hero. The story flowed really well and the ending was perfect!

Dogen Eyeler did a fantastic job with the performance too!

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

Fantastic!!!!

My 8 year old son and I really enjoyed this story! The narrator did a really fantastic job telling this story. This was interesting and creative and we really loved listening to this one!

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

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Title: Child of the Wilde

Subtitle: Nylean Chronicles, Book 1

Author: Gama Ray Martinez

Narrator: Natalie Heng

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-17

Publisher: Tolwis

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Lost and alone in the forest on the edge of the civilized world, Mira stumbles on something she's heard about only in stories: a unicorn's grove. To her shock, the unicorns are preparing for war, and their foe is humanity itself. Only Ekel, the unicorn prince, stands against this, but he can't do it alone. Mira and Ekel join forces and start to gather allies, but can they act in time to stop the world from plunging into war?

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Title: Iron Shards

Author: Jessi Kallison

Narrator: Jennifer Pinkley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-15-17

Publisher: Author's Republic

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

John Jones, a 14-year-old in small town Alabama, finds himself thrown into the chaos of fairy conflicts as different factions search for the cure to their iron allergy. Armed with witty sci-fi quotes, exceptional speed, and a penchant for honesty, John finds his first days of high school far from dull as he's attacked by enemies, questions his own sanity, and finds that only he can save his parents when an ancient prophecy leads a dangerous faction to pursue him.

Unlikely friendships and John's own humanity - particularly, his iron immunity - become crucial to his survival in the cutthroat fae world as they target their creator, the Weaver. The journey tests his mettle as he determines whether he is ruthless enough to bring his parents home.

Members Reviews:

I loved this book

I loved this book. The main character, John, was likeable and I enjoyed the witty banter between him and his friend, Quinn. The fairy world created in this book is intense and we are just learning in this book what it is all about, while John is learning about it too. Everything is revealed slowly, in pieces, so you get to piece together what is going on as John is trying to learn about who he is and where he came from. There are many fun fight scenes in the book and a touch of a little romance as well. I can't wait to read the next one in the series.

Already Waiting For Book #2

I don't see a lot of books that seem to combine realistic science premises with science-fiction and I think Jessi Kallison did a remarkable job of making the world of John Jones both other-worldly and still believable. It is great to see a new author combine ancient fairy lore, modern sciences, and some of my favorite science-fiction quotes into one place like Iron Shards does. I am happy to see that this is listed as "Book 1" because it promises more books to come and I'm interested to see what some of the other houses have in store for John and "the Mad Queen."

Mythical characters so believable that it's almost scary.

This is a book full of new and wondrous worlds. The characters, even the non-human ones, have personality, strengths and weaknesses that make them believable and likeable. I would recommend this book. I found it hard to put down.

Iron Shards (Ferric Chronicles Book 1)

Adolescences, dragons & deadly iron. What could go wrong?

Everyone's algebra teacher was a dragon, right? Or some type of creature that breathed fire. An imaginative world where nothing is at it seems.

Five Stars

Great young adult scifi/fantasy novel. Humorous and thoughtful with intriguing backstories and a well developed main character.

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Title: King of the Bench: Control Freak

Author: Steve Moore

Narrator: Maxwell Glick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-17

Publisher: Harper Audio

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In the second book of this new middle grade series by the nationally syndicated cartoonist of In the Bleachers, Steve reprises his role as perpetual benchwarmer. Perfect for fans of Timmy Failure and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates, underdogs, and benchwarmers everywhere.

Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. That's just a fact. And this season Steve and his friends are ready to sit on the sidelines of the Spiro T. Agnew Middle School football field. But then they stumble upon an old-school video game controller, and they become convinced it can control sports plays. With it, Steve might become King of Football, too!

Oh, and if you're wondering why Steve would write a book and tell complete strangers about a mysterious magic device that pretty much controlled his first season on the football team, too bad! It's a strict rule when writing a book that you have to build suspense first.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

My son loves this book and series. Very anxious for March for the next release.

Five Stars

My 11 year old loves this book!

A Fine Sequel

This is the second book in the "King of the Bench" series. The first book was very entertaining, on many levels, and I was curious to see if Moore could maintain the charm, energy and clever humor that distinguished the series. At least for me the answer is "Yes", ("No brag. That's just a fact.")

This time out Steve and his two pals are lassoed into playing football for Spiro T. Agnew Middle School. The benchwarmers angle that powered the first book isn't really in play this time. Rather, the hook is that our hero, Steve, has come into possession of an old Nintendo64 controller that may "magically" control players. Since nobody actually believes that, it's really just a plot tease; the book is really about whether Steve and his pals can survive football, reach down to find the heroes inside, win the big game without any magical help, and maybe even get the girl.

So, add "The Longest Yard" and the football game from the movie "M.A.S.H.", put it in middle school, and sprinkle it with school daze angst, and you sort of have a sense of where this book goes.

As before, the real appeal is Steve's narration, and his manic digressions. The voice is something along the lines of "deadpan frantic". By that I mean that there are lots of dry, deadpan funny throwaway lines and observations, but they are somehow melded with a high-energy, upbeat, gee-whiz delivery. The result is very appealing. Steve sometimes comes across as oblivious and sort of a knucklehead, but also keenly observant and mordantly, (for a middle grader), funny. I think that is an extremely difficult tone to strike and maintain, but it is consistent throughout the book. Maybe it works because the author never goes for irony, is never sour, and never mocks his kid characters or the genre. He can slip in the occasional edgy line, but it's kid appropriate edgy, (that is, jokes about certain teachers, the gross coach, Steve's over protective Mom, and so on).

The upshot is that this struck me as a fine, entertaining and young reader friendly series. It's funny, good-natured, and big-hearted, which is pretty much the most you could ask for.

(Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review.

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Title: Olive and the Backstage Ghost

Author: Michelle Schusterman

Narrator: Cassandra Morris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-15-17

Publisher: Listening Library

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A ghost story with a literary heart, for fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline and The Graveyard Book. Theater kids and ghost-story listeners alike will find new meaning in the term stage fright.

All great theaters have their ghosts....

After Olive Preiss freezes during a theater camp audition, she flees in despair. She finds herself at Maudeville, a beautiful old theater that she's never noticed before. She enters, goes onstage, and sings her song. "Thank you for that lovely audition, darling," comes a voice from the shadows. "I believe I have just the part for you."

Olive is thrilled to work with Maude Devore, the glamorous actress who owns the theater, and her eclectic cast of misfits. Yet gradually there are signs that Maudeville isn't exactly what it seems. Sometimes - just for a moment! - it feels wrong. As opening day approaches, Olive's doubts and fears grow. But no matter what, this show must go on...and on...and on....

Critic Reviews:

"Equal parts heart and bone-deep creepiness." (Claire Legrand, author of The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls)

Members Reviews:

Fantastic spooky story

Olive Preiss has a famous mother who expects Olive to perform just as well. Her mother wants her to go to theater camp, but because of terrible nerves Olive messes up her audition. Olive is devastated and runs away. She doesn't know where she's going, but she suddenly finds herself at Maudeville, an old fashioned theater where she can't help but test the stage and sing. Olive thinks she's alone, but the owner, Maude, has heard her song and offers her a part in the theater's new show.

Olive now has a purpose, she sneaks out to go to the theater and practice for her important role in Maude's show every day. Olive also meets the rest of the cast, a diverse group of people. They each have their own talents and they all have personal reasons that made them end up at Maudeville. Olive feels she fits right in. However, when Olive starts spending more time at Maude's theater she gets the feeling something is amiss. Is Maudeville exactly what it seems and is Olive safe with Maude and her crew?

Olive and the Backstage Ghost is a fantastic creepy book. I love a good ghost story and Michelle Schusterman has written a perfect one. I loved Olive. She's a sweet, talented girl with a dominant mother. They've both lost a lot and they don't know how to be together any longer. Olive is really unhappy and being part of the cast of Maudeville gives her purpose and confidence. Sinister things are starting to happen though and they gripped me from the start. Olive and the Backstage Ghost put a spell on me and I couldn't stop reading.

Michelle Schusterman is a skilled storyteller. I loved the way she describes Maude's theater, it's exactly the kind of setting a scary story needs. I enjoyed reading her vivid descriptions, she makes the theater come to life in an incredible way. It's filled with life and energy, but something wrong is lurking behind it, which kept me on the edge of my seat. Olive and the Backstage Ghost is a spooky, entertaining, dazzling and enchanting story, it's absolutely brilliant.

Spooky middle grade story set in an old theatre

Olive has a dream. She wants to perform on a stage just like her famous mother. But when her mom is around, she just seems to freeze.

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Title: Legends of Erin

Subtitle: Beyond the Castle Door

Author: Meadow Griffin

Narrator: Gary Murrell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-15-17

Publisher: Olympia Publishers

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Having spent an ordinary life with their parents in a small house, twins, Fadin and Tase, together with their elder brother Clearie, suddenly find themselves catapulted into a quite different life when their father is killed in a car accident and they are forced to move with their mother into their Aunt's mysterious Irish castle surrounded by dangerous woods. They find themselves involved in baffling situations which only goblins and magic can explain and only their inquisitiveness and daring finally uncovers answers to some of the many questions they puzzle over. But the listener is left fully immersed in the strange world around the castle and longing to know about the many things that still have to be explained in the next book?

Members Reviews:

My Favorite Book

I have read many fantasy fiction books such as the Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and the Chronicles of Narnia. Legends of Erin is by far my favorite.

Right from the start, this book takes you into a world of wonder and amazement. The characters are rich. The dialogue is witty. And the story is simply beautiful.The tales I enjoy the most are the ones that sweep me off my feet, into another realm, and keep my mind there even when I'm not reading the book. Legends of Erin does this and more.

The author brought me through an emotional journey craftily interwoven with sadness, joy, mystery, and outright hilarity. The author should not only be certified as a master storyteller, but a comedienne as well. She is so funny!

As far as who this book is for, this is a great novel for children and adults. I am a 21 year old university student and I wish this book existed in my youth - my childhood would have been way more cool.

One of my favorite aspects of the book are the Christian themes enfolded into the story. It not only contains an awesome story, but also has beautifully symbolic moments of Christ and His sacrificial love - perfect for introducing young children to the love of God.

All in all this has become my favorite fantasy book and I cannot wait to see how the adventure unfolds as the story continues in upcoming sequels.

Five Stars

Great book and love the illustrations.

A Fresh & Gripping Read!

I came across this book while looking for "fantasy" and "Ireland" and "series". I'm a big fan of fantasy "Young Adult" novels such and Harry Potter and Twilight but have been a bit tired of the teenage vampire novel. The reviews were good and the synopsis was interesting but I can't begin to tell you how they pale in comparison to the actual read itself! Chapter one was a bit tough at first because there are a handful of Irish names that you have to get used to. By the end of the chapter however, the story drew me in and I had a hard time putting this book down. I found myself cheering for the relationship between the brothers and deeply concerned about the mother. I wanted to know about the castle and what everyone was hiding! I started reading this book at a cafe, continued it that night into the wee hours of the morning. I woke up and took it with me to the bathroom to read there because I just couldn't wait!! I truly could not put this book down!

It's hard to say too much without giving away some of the secrets but I will say this, the setting of the book is magical, the characters are well-developed and truly interesting.