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Title: Lucky for Good

Author: Susan Patron

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-09-11

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

For 11-year old Lucky, the universe is full of questions. Is that mysterious woman at the cafe Miless mom? Does her father not talk to her because he hates her? Will the Health Department ruin everything? Is she really going to go to hell? The answers are, in no particular order, nearly, no, yes, and a big fat who knows. But, answers - like every little thing in the whole universe - are constantly evolving and sometimes, the biggest questions have no answer at all. The best Lucky can do is never give up on maybe, maybe understanding things a little better before she turns 12. It will take a punch in the face (not her face), a near cafe disaster, a trip to the principals office - and both male and female sofas - but in the end, shell see that there are loopholes in life and, thankfully, in county health codes!

The Hard Pan trilogy that began with the Newbery-winning The Higher Power of Lucky concludes with Lucky and all of Hard Pan a little wiser and a lot closer to all out hearts. As always, Lucky is brave and foolish, impulsive and tender, vulnerable and determined. Ultimately, Lucky forges her own path: Lucky for Good.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Great

Susan Patron is great,

I'm sorry this series is complete. As a teacher I would recommend it for 6th grade girls. It touches on alot of current issues.

A rambling tale, packed with folksy stories and anecdotes

Lucky Trimble should know better than to rest on her laurels. Change (and not always for the better) has been the theme of her life. So it's not really a huge surprise that just when she's settled down to a comfortable existence in the tiny desert town of Hard Pan (pop. 43), everything is about to change again. Lucky loves the life she's carved out for herself, helping her adoptive mother Brigitte at her French restaurant, spending time with her friends, and keeping up with the lives of Hard Pan's other residents. She's happy and content, feelings that are a little unexpected for her.

That is, until some unexpected visitors threaten to shake up Lucky's whole life --- and not necessarily in a good way. First is Justine, the mother of Lucky's young friend, Miles. Justine has been in jail for years, but she's out now and eager to renew her relationship with Miles. She's found religion in prison, and her incessant testifying makes both Lucky and Miles a little uneasy.

And then there's the county health inspector with the unfortunate name of Stu Burping. He has whipped out Regulation 1849 --- no commercial cooking from a residence --- a rule that threatens to shut down Brigitte's restaurant for good.

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Title: Modern World Nations: Israel

Author: Donald J. Zeigler

Narrator: Sherri Berger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-21-11

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 by a United Nations mandate, the Middle East has been a flashpoint of conflict between the world's only Jewish state and the Palestinians, who lost their land because of the UN partition. Although peace agreements were signed with Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, Israel's relationships with Lebanon and Syria continue to be strained, owing to those countries' ties with the Islamic political party Hezbollah, and its relationship with Palestine continues to be marked by violence. Despite the ongoing conflict with Palestine, Israeli troops and settlers vacated the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank in 2005.

This ready-reference volume explores the culture, geography, economy, and government of the state of Israel. The book is published by Chelsea House Publishers, a leading publisher of educational material.

Critic Reviews:

"[T]his is one of the better books recently published about Israel." (Jewish Book World)

Members Reviews:

I learned a lot

This book shares a lot of information quickly which I really appreciated. It was very factual and I really like that.

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Title: The Shapeshifter: Going to Ground

Author: Ali Sparkes

Narrator: Glen McCready

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-11

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

When Dax receives an urgent call, he knows he has to drop everything and race to the aid of his friends. But thats not as easy as it sounds. Strange things are happening to Dax and his friends and Government agents are stalking their every move. The very people who are supposed to be protecting them seem to be the biggest threat. Who can they trust? Where should they run?

Each of the friends must call upon their special powers to try to outwit their pursuers - but will these abilities spell the end for them all? The third gripping story in the 'Shapeshifter' series from bestselling author Ali Sparkes.

Members Reviews:

Great Series

I love these books. I wish I knew why the other 3 are not available in the USA. (2 more before the "Unleashed" series and one more after, in a shared universe timeline). I would like to learn the rest of the story.

Loved it

If you could sum up The Shapeshifter: Going to Ground in three words, what would they be?

Captivating, clever and adventurous

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dax was my favorite character because he is a shapeshifter

Which scene was your favorite?

I really enjoyed the entire book, but my favorite scene was probably when Dax's little sister saw him shift and convinced her it was a dream. lol

Any additional comments?

This book is really cool because it is one of the few decent shapeshifter books I have found, and I love shapeshifters.

awesome I love it

it had a great story and it's one of my fave right beside the first book the shapeshifter finding the fox

BEST BOOKS EVER WRITEN!!!!

If you have the first two i dont have to bother but if you dont your missing out!

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Title: Six Days

Author: Philip Webb

Narrator: Jo Hall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-11-11

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In a ruined future, an extraordinary artefact from the past lies buried. Everyone wants it. But why? What is it? And how can it save them all? For scavs like Cass and Wilbur, forced to scour London for it, there are no answers. But when two strangers from another time turn up claiming to know about the lost relic, their world will change for ever. Six Days.

If you thought you knew how the world began... think again.

Members Reviews:

Six Days

Things have not turned out well for London. In Six Days chemical warfare has, at some point in the not too distant future, turned the city into a diseased dystopia where Londoners are forced to slave away for the occupying Vlads [Russia having won the war]. Cass and Wilbur Westerby work with their father as Scavs tasked by the Vlads to hunt [or scavenge in fact] through the decaying remains of the city in search of a mysterious artefact. The hunt is proving tricky though as no one, not even the Vlads, knows exactly what the artefact is.

While the majority of Londoners, including Cass, simply want to find the artefact so that the hated Vlads will finally pack up and head home, Wilbur has his own thoughts about the nature of the artefact and believes that he can spot clues to its whereabouts in the Captain Jackson comics that he has found throughout the city. One such clue leads him to Big Ben and near disaster before Wilbur and Cass are helped by a strange boy named Peyto. Teaming up with Peyto and his friend Erin, Wilbur and Cass are soon hot on the trail of the artefact and a secret that could change the world.

Philip Webb's Six Days is a great science fiction adventure. The central mystery surrounding the artefact is certainly intriguing, the ravaged London of the future is brilliantly realised, and there is plenty of danger and excitement too. Although Cass is the most developed character since she is the one narrating the story, the other principle characters are engaging too. Cass, Wilbur, Peyto and Erin make a good team of heroes with each one adding something useful to the mission. A sense of danger hangs over their quest, not just due to the unknown nature of the artefact that they seek, but due to the villains that are pursuing them. The Okhotniks are particularly brilliant baddies.

Six Days is a dynamite dystopian yarn with enough mystery, action and adventure to keep readers hooked until the very end.

Unique!

Wow! This is a first for me -- a post-apocalyptic techno sci-fi YA novel! Don't be put off by all the futuristic British slang. When you get used to it, it draws you in and rolls you along, and you can't imagine the book without it.

Cass and her younger brother Wilbur work with their dad as scavengers -- scavs -- in London after the Quark wars. What bombs didn't do to the world, radiation and disease did, and London is one of the few places that was not completely leveled.

The scavs work for the Russian Vlads, searching for a valuable artifact that has great power. Life is hard for the scavs, and it doesn't help that Wilbur keeps running off on his own expeditions. While rescuing him from another escapade, Cass meets Peyto and Erin, visitors to London who show great interest in the artifact that everyone is searching for.

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Title: The Heart of Glass

Subtitle: The Third Tale from the Five Kingdoms

Author: Vivian French

Narrator: Renee Raudman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-14-11

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Always looking for an adventure, Prince Marcus asks Gracie Gillypot to join him in some dwarf spotting, but their journey into the Unreliable Forest goes horribly wrong when Gracie disappears. Underground, the dwarves have struck a dangerous bargain with the King of the Trolls, and Dreghorns balance of power, held in a mysterious heart of glass, could change forever. Can the heroic Prince Marcus save both Princess Marigold and Gracie from the grips of a lonely troll and a scheming goblin?

Members Reviews:

Heart of Glass

This was a great story and I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good love story. Katie is a very loveable girl.

Treasures

A beautiful story of friendship, love, struggles and healing in all of these areas of life. It also tells of the reunion of lost family.

Five Stars

I enjoyed this book very much. I ordered another in this series.

Five Stars

Beautifully created characters, creative storyline, great read.

Five Stars

I have enjoy the series. A book or should I say books to put down.

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Title: Ravenwood

Author: Andrew Peters

Narrator: Richard Mitchley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-10-11

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Ark lives a mile up, in the last trees in the world. But even in this sky-high city, someone has to unblock the drains - and its Ark, the plumbers boy, who overhears a plot to destroy his forest home. On the run for his life, Ark races from the highest tree-tops to the darkest roots of Ravenwood to find a way to save his people...

A thrilling fantasy story full of danger and adventure, from acclaimed author Andrew Peters.

Members Reviews:

A World of Trees!

The cover is gorgeous. The characters are unique and interesting, and their growth seems real with the exception of a couple of places where characters do things that are very out of character and it doesn't seem quite believable. But the world is to dream about (as long as you are not afraid of heights, like me). I did struggle with the writing somewhat. I'm not sure if the author just has a unique style or if the phrasing was too British, but the writing didn't flow the way it could have.

I thought it was interesting that the author presents the reader with the experiences of not only the hero, Ark, but his archnemisis, Petronio. By the end of the book, I felt like I understood what made each boy tick, both the good and the bad. The plot was slower at the beginning, which makes sense, since the author has to present the reader with a picture of the world and the conditions under which it exists. The last third of the book definitely picks up the pace, I almost felt like someone had knocked the wind out of me. The last part of the book is also much darker, as Ark is faced with having to fight a battle he would rather not fight. The fact is war is ugly however you look at it and Peters depiction of it feels very real. The scenes at the end were almost to much for me, but would undoubtedly be just right for someone who doesn't mind that sort of thing.

Lukewarm

I love fantasy novels, especially YA fantasy so I picked this up based on the interesting product description. Turns out that Ravenwood was not bad, but sadly, it wasn't good either.

First, I had a hard time getting into the book. There was plenty of action going on, but I just wasn't excited. The many times where Ark's (the protagonist's) life was in danger, I was never concerned. The cliff hanger chapter endings didn't make me anxious to find out what happens next.

What made it difficult to get into? I'm not sure. Maybe it was a little too recycled. That Ark was, conveniently, a foundling and no one knows who his real parents are? That plot device has been beaten to death, along with the fabled lost twin. There were also times when the plot felt unnatural. Example: Ark is trying to get to the King to warn him of imminent danger. To do that he needs to divert a guard while his friend slinks past to get into the manhole. Well, right at the desperate moment a bunch of girls come clamoring to get the guard's autograph and Ark slips through. Why are people clamoring for a guard's autograph?

There were many instances similar to that which took away from the experience for me, which is too bad because I really wanted to like it. Obviously, I'm in the minority here so perhaps it's just a matter of differing tastes.

An Author's Introduction Would Go A Long Way!

The novel, "Ravenwood," by Andrew Peters is about 368 pages.

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Title: The Roar

Author: Emma Clayton

Narrator: Jane Collingwood

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-18-11

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Twelve-year old twins, Mika and Ellie, live in a future behind a wall - safe from the plague animals beyond. Or so they've been told. But when one of them disappears, and the other takes part in a sinister virtual reality game, they begin to discover their concrete world is built on lies. Determined to find each other again, they go in search of the truth. And as a strange sound in their heads grows to a roar, they find out that children and the planet have never mattered more

Members Reviews:

Exciting and clean. How is that possible?

What do you know? A book can be written that is fun and exciting without filth, foul language and inappropriate content. My kids (early to mid teens) loved it. I did too actually! Can't wait for the sequel.

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Title: Glad Rags

Author: Joan Lingard

Narrator: Eve Karpf

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-10

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Seb and his sister Sam live in a narrow Edinburgh street, full of second-hand shops. At the start of this collection of stories, Seb and Sam are looking forward to a holiday in the Greek islands with their parents, Isabella and Torquil.

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Title: Knightley Academy

Author: Violet Haberdasher

Narrator: Violet Haberdasher

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-26-10

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Henry Grim has never been in trouble for borrowing a sword from the headmasters private stores. He has never discovered a forbidden room in a foreign castle, or received a death threat over breakfast. All Henry knows is life as an orphaned servant boy at the Midsummer School, bullied by the privileged sons of aristocracy. But all that changes when Henry is the first commoner to pass the entrance exam for the prestigious Knightley Academy, where he will be trained as a modern-day knight alongside the cleverest and bravest fourteen-year-olds in the country.

Henry and his roommates, two other students from decidedly un-Knightley backgrounds, are not exactly greeted with open arms by their classmates. In fact, it soon becomes apparent that someone is going to great lengths to sabotage the trios chances at becoming knights. But Henry soon learns that there is more at stake than his future at Knightley, and only he can sound the alarm. Is anyone going to believe a former servant on the brink of expulsion?

Brimming with wry humor, page-turning suspense, and surprising twists, this first adventure in a memorable new series is sure to enthrall readers of all ages.

Members Reviews:

Not for Adults

This story is for kids. Dont wast your credit on this. The story is so childish It makes me cringe just to finish this off. I guess I was hoping for intricate plots. The premise of an orphaned boy making it to knight school should have set the stage for a good fantasy. Alas, No. The boy acts like a spoiled kid too and there goes your underdog story out the window.

Where's the next one?

I am an adult and I enjoyed it. It was cute and fun. You don't have to be a child to read younger books, you just have to enjoy a good story and still have an imagination. But Audible where is the next installment?

Slow Mover

Would you recommend Knightley Academy to your friends? Why or why not?

My daughter and I thought by the review that it sounded like a HP type story... We figured it was worth a try...I must say most audible books we listen to as a family we rather enjoy... unfortunately this one left us wanting more...Kind of predictable and a bit boring

Excellent!

A little slow to begin with, but a thoroughly good listen-very exciting towards the end!

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Title: A Savage Thunder

Author: Jim Murphy

Narrator: Kevin Orton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-14-10

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A two-time Newbery Honor Book author, Jim Murphy is among the worlds finest writers of nonfiction for children. In A Savage Thunder he takes listeners back to the American Civil War to tell the terrible yet extraordinary story of the Battle of Antietam.

With the entire world watching, two armies met in Maryland in 1862. The Union needed a victory. The Confederacy hoped to continue its success. When the smoke cleared, 23,000 men were dead or woundedand the momentum had shifted to the Union.

Members Reviews:

EXCEPTIONAL Narrative of The Bloodiest Day

This deceptively small book is FILLED with a wealth of exceptional knowledge and narrative of the events leading up to and including the battle at Antietam. As a Civil War buff, I could not put the book down, yet I had to...in order to let the total effect of what I was reading sink in.

The reader gets the impression that "A Savage Thunder: Antietam and the Bloody Road to Freedom" is an almost hour-by-hour feed, with "video" -- in this case photos, etchings, battlefield charts and drawings) concerning the progress of both sides of the armies. As McClellan stated the night before this battle "...tomorrow we fight the battle that will determine the fate of the Republic".

In A Savage Thunder: Antietam and the Bloody Road to Freedom we follow both armies, their generals, commissioned officers, and soldiers, unruly like the prisoners from Maine, and contemplative like General Lee, in his blue robe, being awoken from a sound sleep and roused from his tent by news -- imparted by an eccentric self-made spy for the Confederate Army -- of last minute Union troop-movements.

Photographs from that era, as well as etchings and poems, and also musings on Lincoln's adherence to the Constitution in the matter of the war's mission -- make the upcomng battle at Antietam and its participants (soldier and civilian alike) become more alive, more real, and as the pages turn in this book -- make this day so much more ominous. By the time I got to the part about it being only 9 am on the battlefield at Antietam, with the already staggering loss of life and more battles yet to come that day -- I too was hoping, like some of those soldiers -- that this horrifically bloody day would end soon.

The solders' first-person narratives of this terrible battle make the reader wonder how, in the hail of bullets and in the thick of the battle with deafenng noise and sight-obscuring smoke -- how anyone could have survived with combat at such close quarters.

The reader is also made aware of the dreadful lack of foresight on the part of some of the commanders of both sides, who failed to use the services of a scout, or who got dreadfully lost in the woods while their comrades at arms, in the thick of the battle were waiting for these vital reinforcements to come. Then again, we are treated to the very succesful last-minute battlefield tactics of some of those soliders who DID come out on the wrong side of the water, or who had to storm the bridge in the hail of deadly gunfire. Again, the illustrations and photographs and battlefield-movement charts are so appropriately placed that they are as vitally important as the narrative in following this battle to its end.

The author, Jim Murphy, does not miss anything in describing the whole spectrum of this battle - and its aftermath.