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Title: On Fire

Subtitle: Flight 29 Down #6

Author: Stan Rogow, D. J. MacHale

Narrator: Joshua Swanson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

When Eric breaks the camp lighter and the fire goes out, the castaways are in real trouble. That fire is their source of heat, smoke signals, and, most importantly, clean water. No one is having much luck getting the fire going, but when Jackson gets very sick from drinking unsanitized water, the heat is really on. Can they get the fire lit again before it's too late for one of their own?

©2007 Independent Television Project; (P)2008 Penguin

Members Reviews:

not 5 star but pretty close

I loved this book i loved the story alot but it didn't have as much of a "I can't put this down" feeling as top notch books. But that is not due to any part of the book's story, but in how the words were expressed. This doesn't effect the story of love of it at all, I just feel that i could stop at any point and come right back and keep reading.

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Title: Doubting Thomas

Author: Morris Gleitzman

Narrator: Morris Gleitzman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-02-07

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Thomas is eleven and lives with his mum and dad and big sister, Alisha. He was a pretty normal kid until two weeks ago, when he discovered he had developed a startling new ability. Every time anyone tells a lie, Thomas develops a violent itch in his nipples. It's uncomfortable, embarrassing, and gets Thomas into all sorts of trouble. He just wants it to go away. So with the help of his two friends, Holly and Kevin, he sets out to find a cure.

Editorial Reviews:

Morris Gleitzman gives a delightful performance of his poignant, funny novel Doubting Thomas. His dulcet voice and intimate delivery create the perfect atmosphere for this heartwarming audiobook about family and growing up. Eleven-year-old Thomas has a mom, dad, and older sister, Alisha. Everything was going fine in his life until two weeks prior, when he was hit with a strange affliction. Now when he lies, his nipples become unbearably itchy. How embarrassing! His friends Kevin and Holly attempt to help him find a cure.

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Title: The Beejum Book

Author: Alice O. Howell

Narrator: Alice O. Howell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-08-07

Publisher: BMA Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Set against the backdrop of Europe in the 20s and 30s, The Beejum Book tells the story of a young American girl named Teak who grows up in hotels and boarding schools and travels through Europe and Asia Minor as well as the imaginary world of Beejumstan. Filled with extraordinary characters, this book has humor and wisdom for children of all ages.

©2002 Alice O. Howell; (P)2002 BMA Studios

Members Reviews:

Great book.

My sons and I have all enjoyed this book.

The Cahoots of Beejumstan

In every child the Cosmos is born anew, and Alice O. Howell in the Beejum Book has a way of returning the favor. In Beejumstan, eternal truths rebirth into moments fresh and young. So many different people inside of each of us, all examining the world, wondering, needing, fearing. All children know this, and in Beejum they greet these inner selves, look them over, and come to see them in others. I read the book with my youngest son -- he a page, me a page -- and the cahoots between us has never really left. In an age of hurried children of all ages, where movies are breathless blockbusters and bestsellers genre, where company is the TV show in pieces trying to fit itself between the long commercials, the Beejum Book is the rare moment of the inner voice. Time and differences fall away, and in your loneliness, you remember you're never alone. Saying that here, typing it out in our cynical world, it sounds trite, loses its meaning. But what is more important to say and share with each other as we journey through life? Alice O. Howell says the important things in a way that we can all hear them. She turns the difficult over playfully, joyfully, without fear; she probes it, puts it on steamships and trains, wonders at all its facets, dresses it in flop ears, thumps its tail. She takes your child-hand in her child-hand to see all things anew -- as "truly limitless in extent and of incalculable age."

Pure delight!

Alice Howell has given the world a huge gift in her BEEJUM BOOK. Few authors possess her remarkable ability to combine wit,wisdom, sensitivity and a highly creative facility of the English language to produce a beautiful metaphor for human life and transformation. Since BEEJUM is about the life of a child, Teak, some might assume that BEEJUM is only a childrens' book. Far from it. Alice has packed so much life and wisdom into each chapter that one can hardly stop reading it. Like all great literature, it can be understood at different levels, making it interesting to young and old alike.

Like the book, the main character lives her life on two levels - inner and outer. We are transported enter a inner world of Beejumstan - from Teak's point of view, learning lessons from her outer life as she is living it. But it is the rare child who are exposed to such intuitive wonder as is Teak, largely through the fascinating family in which she lives and with whom she travels the world.

At the end, we discover that the story is both profound and autobiographical. And despite its occasional sadness, we learn that Teak's unusual life created the delightful sage, Alice Howell, into the gifted author and teacher she has become. Teacher, mentor, therapist, astrologer, respected author, Alice personifies the coming of the Hagia Sophia into the modern world. Those who know something about Jungian psychology will be especially attracted to its depth insights.

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Title: The Crystal Prison

Subtitle: The Deptford Mice Trilogy, Book 2

Author: Robin Jarvis

Narrator: Roe Kendall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-13-07

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

In the country, the mice live a bucolic existence, until they find themselves embroiled in a series of murders. The country mice suspect that the headstrong city mouse, Audrey, is the culprit. But the truth is far more sinister, as Audrey witnesses the return of the supernatural evil she thought had been destroyed.

Critic Reviews:

"[T]he final chapters are breathtakingly thrilling." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

ok

No Age Limit

This trilogy may be written for young adults, but the writing style and plot lines will be appreciated by any age.

A Clone of the Redwall Saga?! What Do You Think?

The Crystal Prison is a far more enhanced versoin of the Redwall Saga with it's talking maice and animals. Even though it lack's Redwall's stunning fantasies, the Debtford Mice Trilogy sets a pretty fine point for a new author.It's simply wonderful with its great details and great plotline. I'd give it five stars if it wasn't for its confusing characters.

I started reading The Crystal Prison just like any other person would start: I would handpick it from the library or buy it. Usually, I'd check the cover art, as the phrase " never judge a book by it's cover" felt like the words of a dull critic. Nevertheless, I read this book and found it was pretty interesting, given its bizarre lines of characters.

The beginning is fairly simple, it starts off with the ending of Robin Jarvis' (the author) first novel. The Debtford mice have escaped the chamber of Jupiter and the rat infested sewers of the city. Forced by an evil witch named Starwife, they must move to the countryside. But despite an owl who hunts in the night, the countrymice that live in the plains have nought to do but to point their fingers at a young, outspoken female mouse named Audrey. What's left is a wilder conclusion you'd never believe!

Totally fabulous book!!

This book is just great. It's stunning and crystal clear and I loved it. I can't wait to read Book 3 next! Make a mental note to yourself...Tell yourself to read this book immediatedly!

good science and very interesting

good science and very interesting. The doc goes to the last advances in chrystalography, and connects with historical and cultural facts.

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Title: My Guardian Angel

Author: Sylvie Weil

Narrator: Vanessa Benjamin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-06-07

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Elvina, the funny, feisty, 12-year-old granddaughter of the great rabbi Rashi, knows how to read and write, which is very rare for a girl of her time. She draws strength from this, as well as from her guardian angel, to whom she speaks constantly. Then one cold Sabbath afternoon, while Elvina is alone in the house, three soldiers pound on her door. One of them is wounded. Elvina has only a moment to make a difficult choice that could put her family and the entire community at risk. Can her guardian angel guide her now?

Winner of the Prix Sorcieres, France's most prestigious award for children's literature, this is a story of compassion and tolerance that speaks to people of all faiths.

Translated by Gillian Rosner.

Critic Reviews:

"An intriguing take on the experience of being Jewish in Europe in 1096." (Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books)

"[B]rings to life a smart, wise, bold, and insecure 12-year-old who relies on her 'mazal', her guardian angel, for advice." (Na'amat Woman magazine)

"Readers don't have to be Jewish to appreciate this beautifully written story and it's wonderfully realized characters and fascinating setting. Lovely." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

A Delicate Glimpse of Medieval Jewish Life

I've read several historical novels of this period in which the Jews were treated as pariahs. When I saw this story, told through the eyes of a 12 year old girl, the granddaughter of a famous rabbi, I was immediately attracted. The conflicting emotions that Elvina feels are told skilfully by the author (a niece of Simone Weil) and interpreted brilliantly by the narrator. This is a beautiful tale that should not only be read by the target audience of 10 to 15 year old girls, but by anyone who enjoys a heartwarming message. It shows that reaching out to understand and help someone who is very different from oneself brings unexpected blessings.

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Title: Billie and the Parent Plan

Author: Ann Bryant

Narrator: Gillian Walters

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-06

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

A funny, poignant story about families and friendship.

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Title: The Princess Pochahontas

Author: Virginia Watson

Narrator: Vanessa Benjamin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-24-06

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The Native American princess Pocahontas was born near the end of the 16th century as the daughter of Powhatan, chief of the Powhatan confederacy. It was Pocahontas, known as Matoaka by her clan, who interceded on behalf of John Smith in 1608 and then persuaded her father to bring food to the starving colonists at Jamestown.

In 1614, after learning the ways of the English and converting to Christianity, she married John Rolfe, a successful planter. Later, she traveled to England and ingratiated herself into London society. Her help was regarded as indispensable to the survival of the Jamestown colony, which later became the state of Virginia.

Members Reviews:

A Student of Curiosity

I am a woman whose great grandmother was a Penobscot Indian from the State of Maine. I now live in Florida where one of my tennis partners nicknamed me Pocahontas because of my braids and my politics. I was curious about her life and was so taken by her life story. Virgina Watson is to be commended for her wonderful informative book.

A Great Historical Novel

A well written historical novel. Thankfully, the author never included the death of Pocahontas, it would have ruined the story for young readers. However the fortune teller Wansutis did cryptically foretold of Pocahontas death.

Well written and easy to read.

I'm not sure how much this book stays true to history, but I really enjoyed it. The story follows Pocahontas and John Smith as they try to bring peace between the new city of Jamestown and the established homes of the tribes. I read a few reviews on other websites regarding this book, some claiming specific events to come from John Smith's own journals, but others criticized that it wasn't accurate. Whether it is fiction or not, I would recommend this book to anyone even if it wasn't free.

Surprised me!

This is a very interesting, detailed and educated story. This book was originally for reading to my three year old to put him to sleep, -and it DOES put him to sleep- but it gets pretty graphic so I just ended up reading it myself. Having read and watched several versions of Pocahontas, I didn't expect to be impressed by this one, but I was. It really explains the native american culture, and way of thinking, and how it contrasts with the "white man's" culture. It really is worth the download.

Pocahontas : the great princess rich in culture and truth

I am one usually not so accustomed to classic novels. Most of the time I find them bland and boring or even more so, hard to follow. Yet after devouring this, I can no longer imagine why I was ever such a sceptic.

The Princess Pocahontas is a beautiful and captivating novel with lovely appeal to nature and American Indian culture.

Loved it~

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Title: Unbearable!

Author: Paul Jennings

Narrator: Stig Wemyss

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-06

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

It's unbearable... The bird's perch is swinging to and fro and hitting me on the nose. I can see my eye in its little mirror. Unbearably weird... You have the foulest feet ever. There are flies for lunch. A goat swallows your opal. And you have lived before.

©1985 Lockley Lodge Pty Ltd; (P)2005 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

Editorial Reviews:

Another in the series for young audiences of Paul Jenningss "Un" books (Unreal, Unbelieveable,

Critic Reviews:

"A further collection of weird and wacky tales with surprise endings from Australia's best selling children's author. Packed with laughs, gasps and shocks, this will be a sure fire hit with readers aged from six to 60." (Magpies Magazine)

Members Reviews:

Grin and Bear

"Unbearable" is a collection of short stories by Paul Jennings first published in 1990s. They're stories for kids, but are fun for all ages, sometimes weird, a lot of fun and easy to read. I really like this one, and there are quite a few classic stories here, seven out of the eight stories here being adapted into episodes of the second series of Paul's TV show "Round the Twist".

"Licked" is all about a kid named Andrew and his dad. His Dad's a nice guy, but is bit strict about table manners. This one is short, and has a bit of a messy ending.

"Little Black Balls" is a tale of opals, men dressed in newspaper and goat manure. A bit messy too, this one.

"Only Gilt" isn't my favorite story of the bunch, but it's all right. A boy comes to school with his head in a birdcage, guilt ridden inside and out. A kind teacher listens to the boy's story of young love, injured birds, and wimpy dogs, trying to understand.

"Next Time Around" revolves around a boy who can hypnotize chickens. It's very weird, very clever, and very funny.

"Nails" is an atmospheric piece, set on a windswept island, where a boy discovers he has grown a second pair of fingernails. It's a bit sad in places too.

"Yuggles" is silly, and features some mysterious jiggling mushrooms, and a couple of gross outs on the way.

"Grandad's Gifts" is a bittersweet story about the ghost of a fox, and was adapted into an illustrated book of the same name. It's quite a good one.

"Smelly Feat" is lots of fun, and is more or less about the power of the smell of unwashed feet. It's a nice ending to a good collection of stories.

This, along with "Uncanny", "Unreal" and even "Unseen", would be a good introduction to Paul Jennings and contains some really fascinating stories. I liked them a fair bit when I was a kid.

Laugh out loud short stories

A couple of years ago, our librarian assistant introduced me to this book. I laughed outloud as I read story after story. They are a collection of highly unusual stories with quirky elements to them. When I shared them with that year's class they loved them and were somewhat surprised a teacher would read stories like that. I don't want to give anything away but I guarantee you will enjoy this book! After checking out some of the author's other books at the local library, this remains my favorite hands down.

nail biting,eyeball bulging , egdge of your seat book!

All the stories in this book were either scary, exciting ,reliving, FUNNY.

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Title: Calendar Quest

Subtitle: A 5,000 Year Trek Through Western History with Father Time

Author: Jennifer Johnson Garrity

Narrator: Lloyd James

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-09-06

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

When a crotchety, down-on-his-luck old man turns up as a temporary employee in Lindsie's father's bookshop, she and her friend Evan feel sorry for him. But after they follow him to his makeshift home, Mr. S. Kronos (aka Father Time) drags them on a wild ride through 5,000 years of hilarious history, insisting they meet the calendar's creators. Lindsie and Evan will never take the calendar for granted again.

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Title: The Stones of Green Knowe

Subtitle: The Green Knowe Chronicles

Author: L. M. Boston

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-08-06

Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

L. M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century. This is the sixth book in this classic series. While eagerly following each stage of the new stone manor house his father is building to replace their old wooden Saxon hall, a young boy, part Saxon and part Norman, becomes involved with ancient magic that carries him through time.

©1976 L. M. Boston (P)2006 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"Magic and mystery combine....Boston is an effortless stylist and her magic seems as simple as breathing." (The Washington Post)

Members Reviews:

Love Green Knowe!

Love L.M. Boston's work. The narrator here facilitates the story rather than getting between the story and the listener.