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Tina

Tina Nibley, UT, United States Member Since 2007

I'm a mom. I have drama in my life. I don't want books with the F-bomb, nor graphic violence. I read for fun and to bring my family together. I read for reducing stress levels. We have never had a television in our home and our children are now mid twenties to 19. We listen together and look for belly-wrenching laughter. So what is it like to live without a TV? Awesomely educational and inspirational. Each new book is a marvel.

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  • "Mixed thoughts, enjoyable story"

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    I had some mixed feelings about the narration. At first it really bothered me. As I listened more, I really was dragged into the story. Since the primary part of the audio is the storyline I tried to focus on what the characters were actually doing. As the story progressed I came to really enjoy the narration. I think the problem with this narration is it follows Lynn Redgrave. It is really hard to change from a woman to a man narrator when the characters stay the same.

    I am looking forward to InkDeath. It should help us wrap up a great story/series.

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    Inkspell

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 53 mins)
    • By Cornelia Funke
    • Narrated By Brendan Fraser
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    Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of Inkheart, the book whose characters became real. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater brought into being from words, the need to return to the tale has become desperate. When he finds a crooked storyteller with the ability to read him back, Dustfinger leaves behind his young apprentice Farid and plunges into the medieval world of his past.

    Vanessa says: "Inkspell indeed"
  • "HAHA! Great narration..."

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    This book would not have been so enjoyable to listen, if the narrator had been different. Too funny! I am just drawn in and can see Tom and characters in my mind, clear as day. I loved the stumble when it came to winning the bible. David and who?

    There are a few snipettes of the audio that are cut out. Someone wasn't watching what they were doing. But these can be skipped over. It would be nice to see an updated audio prepared. If this were a paper book, then the missing pages would be cause for return to the seller. Because this book is in the public domain, the text is easily found.

    If you want a funny story, the kind that are dismissed because "boys will be boys" then you should really enjoy this audiobook because of this specific narration.

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    The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 13 mins)
    • By Mark Twain
    • Narrated By Garrick Hagon
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    This is the story of a boy's adventures growing up in a small town on the banks of the Mississippi river over 100 years ago. The cheerful, adventurous hero plays truant to form a pirate band and, together with his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, finds fun, excitement, and buried treasure along the shores of the great river.

    Jane says: "Well read, some technical issues"
  • "I thought this book was funny"

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    Amazing how adults can screw up kids lives. Anyway, while I don't believe these characters are 7th graders, I can believe they are teens. And they have certainly been dealt a bad hand in this game. Making the best of things is their way of life and I laughed considerably while they did this. I saw the plot coming long before it happened. If you like this book then you should get the Ariadne Meyers narrated books by
    Sarah Mlynowski. Start with Bras and Broomsticks. Not only will you laugh about being a teen again, but Ariadne Meyers was great.

    I enjoyed Francois Battiste in this book. I'll look for books he has narrated in the future.

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    If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 16 mins)
    • By Gennifer Choldenko
    • Narrated By Ariadne Meyers, Francois Battiste
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    For Kirsten McKenna, the world is crumbling. Her parents are barely speaking to each other, and her best friend has come under the spell of the school's queen bee, Brianna. Only Kirsten's younger science-geek sister is on her side. Meanwhile, for Walker Jones, the goal is to survive at the new white private school his mom has sent him to because she thinks he's going to screw up like his cousin.

    Tina says: "I thought this book was funny"
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Ian's greatest hits:
  • Peter Pan

    "Essential childhood reading"

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    I never read this book as a child. Neither was it read to me and I thought that Peter Pan was a cartoo character until I was an adult. I missed out.

    If you have children then buy the book and read it to them. If you can't or won't then the next best thing is to let Jim Dale read it to them for you. His delivery is excellent and carries just the right balance of restraint and enthusiasm.

    An excellent presentation of a classic story.

  • The Jungle Book

    "Excellent book - dreadful narration"

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    Kipling was a genius of language and everything of his that I have read had poetry running through it. This book is no exception and the characterisation of the different animals is brilliant. The premise and the story of this book are known to most of us and the text is beautifully constructed.

    Sadly the narration gets in the way of this superb text. The best narrators are transparent, simply letting the material come through without ever being the focus of your attention. At times this narrator sounds like she is reading a grocery list and at others manages to completely miss inflection and intonation in a way that deflects your attention away from the storyline because it is so annoying. I found myself unable to concentrate on the story

    My rating would have been 5 stars but for the narration.

  • Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)

    "Beautiful writing, beautiful reading"

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    This classic proves that great literature needn't be hard work. It is light, funny, thoughtful, informative and , occassionally , deep. There are magnificent one liners and great characters - especially Montmorency.

    The reading is excellent. Martin Jarvis was born to read English humour and when the stuff he is reading is a as good as this the only problem is that there isn't more of it.

  • My Life with the Chimpanzees

    "Feels a bit lightweight"

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    I probably misunderstood the ambitions of this title. I think I was hoping for more insight into Goodall's work with primates than this title sets out to give. Basically I was hoping for chimps featuring Jane Goodall and what you get is Jane Goodall featuring chimps. As an inspirational story for children it's probably great but as science or natural history less so. I'm afraid that I also find it offputting when scientists make reference to supernatural beliefs in their writings. Personal prejudice. I'm stacked full of them.

    So basically this was interesting but not what I was hoping for when I purchased it. Goodall is a competent narrator as well.

Cyndi

Cyndi Newbury Park, CA, United States 09-23-10 Member Since 2010
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  • "Hank Lover!!!!!"

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    This book kept the family in stitches!!!! The kids loved the songs. Don't miss it.

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    The Watermelon Patch Mystery: Hank the Cowdog

    • UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 13 mins)
    • By John R. Erickson
    • Narrated By John R. Erickson
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    When Hank is attacked by a Headless Cowboy, he knows it's going to be a tough day defending the ranch! But when Slim discovers Sally May's watermelon patch has been raided by raccoons, things get serious. Slim, Drover, and Hank are entrusted with the job of a nighttime stakeout to catch the raccoons in the act. Will Hank save the day? Or will busted watermelons prove Hank is a bust as the Head of Ranch Security?

    Cyndi says: "Hank Lover!!!!!"

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  • Found: The Missing, Book 1
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    Found: The Missing, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs)
    • By Margaret Peterson Haddix
    • Narrated By Chris Sorensen
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    An unscheduled aeroplane lands at a Midwestern airport. All attempts to reach those onboard fail. When an official boards the reason for this becomes clear - it is full of babies. This mystery remains for a decade until Jonah, Katherine and Chip start to question their roots. Then the letters begin: "You are one of the missing"; "Beware! They are coming back to get you."

    Sherri says: "Oh Yeah this was Good!"
  • A Wizard of Earthsea: The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1
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    A Wizard of Earthsea: The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 13 mins)
    • By Ursula K. Le Guin
    • Narrated By Rob Inglis
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    When Sparrowhawk casts a spell that saves his village from destruction at the hands of the invading Kargs, Ogion, the Mage of Re Albi, encourages the boy to apprentice himself in the art of wizardry. So, at the age of 13, the boy receives his true name - Ged - and gives himself over to the gentle tutelage of the Master Ogion. But impatient with the slowness of his studies and infatuated with glory, Ged embarks for the Island of Roke, where the highest arts of wizardry are taught.

    Eric says: "Elegant & unique fantasy, deliciously performed"
  • The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1
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    The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Rick Riordan
    • Narrated By Jesse Bernstein
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    Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to stay out of trouble. But can he really be expected to stand by and watch while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself against his pre-algebra teacher when she turns into a monster and tries to kill him? Of course, no one believes Percy about the monster incident; he's not even sure he believes himself.

    Martha says: "Great Story!"
  • Eldest: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 2
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    Eldest: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 30 mins)
    • By Christopher Paolini
    • Narrated By Gerard Doyle
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    Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspiring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems.

    Teddy says: "You see growth in the Author"
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  • The Giver
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    The Giver

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 41 mins)
    • By Lois Lowry
    • Narrated By Ron Rifkin
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    December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man, the man called only the Giver, he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.

    Nikki says: "This guy's mouth makes some serious noises..."
  • Alice in Wonderland
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    Alice in Wonderland

    • UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 42 mins)
    • By Lewis Carroll
    • Narrated By B. J. Harrison
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    Alice begins her fantastic journey by following an unprecedented White Rabbit with a pocket watch. While in the topsy turvy world of Wonderland, Alice takes advice from a caterpillar and attends a mad tea party. She meets the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon, and participates in a ludicrous courtroom scene. Each character has its own charming voice, as B. J. Harrison delivers one of his most whimsical performances.

    Rahul says: "makes you feel in dream"
  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By L. Frank Baum
    • Narrated By Anne Hathaway
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    One of the best-known stories in American culture, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years. Best Actress nominee Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married, Alice In Wonderland), fresh from filming one of this year’s most anticipated films, The Dark Knight Rises, lends her voice to this uniquely American fairy tale.

    JT says: "Anne Hathaway Shines Throughout This Audio Edition"
  • The Once and Future King
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    The Once and Future King

    • UNABRIDGED (33 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By T. H. White
    • Narrated By Neville Jason
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    The complete "box set" of T. H. White's epic fantasy novel of the Arthurian legend. The novel is made up of five parts: "The Sword in the Stone", "The Witch in the Wood", "The Ill-Made Knight", "The Candle in the Wind", and "The Book of Merlyn".

    Bookaholics says: "Fabulous reading, epic story and a new chapter!"
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  • The Titan's Curse: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3
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    The Titan's Curse: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By Rick Riordan
    • Narrated By Jesse Bernstein
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    When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide; and...a ride from his mom.

    Craig says: "Percy's not just for kids"
  • Gideon the Cutpurse
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    Gideon the Cutpurse

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Linda Buckley-Archer
    • Narrated By Gerard Doyle
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    The year is 1763. Gideon Seymour, cutpurse and gentleman, hides in dense underbrush from the villainous Tar Man. Suddenly the sky peels away like fabric and from the gaping hole fall two curious-looking children. Peter Schock and Kate Dyer have fallen straight from the 21st century, thanks to an experiment Kate's father was running with an antigravity machine.

    Gina Murrow says: "This would be fun to read aloud with the family"
  • Manual De Carreno Para Ninos (Spanish Edition)
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    Manual De Carreno Para Ninos (Spanish Edition)

    • UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 9 mins)
    • By Gretel Garcia, Eduardo Torrijos
    • Narrated By Luz Maria Pimentel, German Hinojosa
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    Un buen hijo se hace, no nace, ya que la primera educacion que el niño recibe es en el hogar, por medio de la imitacion. El aprendizaje de las buenas costumbres comienza desde la infancia, y estas resultan indispensables en la vida diaria. Tenemos que sembrar semillas de cortesia y amabilidad. Tener buenos modales consiste en tratar a los demas con respeto. Este audiolibro es un conjunto de cuentos para fomentar los buenos habitos en los hijos.

  • The Planet Thieves
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    The Planet Thieves

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 5 mins)
    • By Dan Krokos
    • Narrated By Kirby Heyborne
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    Young Mason Stark and 17 fellow cadets from the Academy for Earth Space Command (ESC) boarded the SS Egypt for a routine voyage to log their required space hours when they are attacked by the Tremist, an alien race at war with humanity. With the captain and crew dead, injured, or taken prisoner, Mason and the cadets are all that’s left to warn the ESC. Soon they find out the reason the Tremist chose to attack: the Egypt is carrying a weapon that could change the war forever. Mason will have to lead the cadets in a daring assault to take back the ship, rescue the survivors, and recover the weapon - before there isn’t a war left to fight.

  • Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
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    Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach

    • UNABRIDGED (4 mins)
    • By James Dean
    • Narrated By Teddy Walsh
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    Pete and his mom and brother go to the beach! Pete has lots of fun collecting shells and building a sand castle. But he's very, very hot...and he isn't sure he wants to go in the water. The water looks scary! When his brother, Bob, offers to give him a surfing lesson, will Pete give it a try? Rock and roll with Pete in this brand-new story about everyone's favorite groovy cat, perfect for younger listeners!

  • The Mystery of the Wild Ponies: The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Book 77
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    The Mystery of the Wild Ponies: The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Book 77

    • UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 13 mins)
    • By Gertrude Chandler Warner
    • Narrated By Tim Gregory
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    The Aldens have promised Grandfather a vacation from mysteries during their island visit. But the promise proves hard to keep when things start to go missing. Then an old fisherman tells Benny of the island’s ghost horse, and late that very night Benny sees a mysterious stallion galloping down the beach. Could the ghost horse have something to do with the disappearances?

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  • Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale
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    Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale

    • UNABRIDGED (5 mins)
    • By Rob Scotton
    • Narrated By Dan Bittner
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    Splat the Cat can't wait for his trip to the beach. His grandpa asks him to bring back a shell so that he can hear the sea. Splat is determined to find a great shell, and nothing will distract him! But when all he can find are broken shells, can a friend in the ocean help save the day? Laugh along with Splat the Cat in this hilarious I Can Read adventure, perfect for younger listeners!

  • Pinky and Rex Get Married
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    Pinky and Rex Get Married

    • UNABRIDGED (13 mins)
    • By James Howe
    • Narrated By Christina Moore
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    When Pinky discovers that Rex is away for the day, his disappointment quickly turns to loneliness. None of the usual things seem any fun without Rex. Realizing how much he misses her, Pinky comes up with a solution to ensure that they will never be apart again. It is a wedding to remember. Rex, the bride, looks beautiful in a long white sheet. Pinky, the groom, is dapper wearing his best pink tie. And they are to be married by Pretzel, Pinky’s stuffed pig. They’ve even written their own vows—in the form of a knock-knock joke. Wait a minute! Does this mean they’ll have to kiss?

  • Pinky and Rex Go to Camp
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    Pinky and Rex Go to Camp

    • UNABRIDGED (19 mins)
    • By James Howe
    • Narrated By Christina Moore
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    Pinky and his best friend Rex are going away to camp for the first time. Rex is excited about it, but Pinky definitely is not. There is just too much for him to worry about. He’s certain that his pesky little sister Amanda will raid his room while he’s gone and mess up all his stuffed animals. He also knows that camp counselors turn into monsters at night and eat children. And even worse, if the counselors at Camp Wackatootchee don’t get you, then the alligators in the lake will.

  • Max's Words
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    Max's Words

    • UNABRIDGED (7 mins)
    • By Kate Banks
    • Narrated By Andrew Watts
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    Benjamin collects all kinds of stamps, and Karl has a huge collection of shiny coins. Neither of them, however, will let their younger brother, Max, touch any of their neat stuff. So since his brothers won’t share, Max decides to start collecting on his own. But what should he collect? How about…words! Using scissors, he begins snipping words out of periodicals.

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  • Mariah Mundi and the Ghost Diamonds
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    Mariah Mundi and the Ghost Diamonds

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 50 mins)
    • By G.P. Taylor
    • Narrated By Tristan Gemmill
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    There is never a dull moment for Mariah Mundi living in the Prince Regent Hotel. But catastrophe strikes when three eminent visitors spontaneously combust at a hotel party. Just a freak of nature or a cleverly plotted murder? When hotel owner Captain Charity is arrested on suspicion of murder, Mariah Mundi and his friend Sacha must find the truth urgently to save both the Captain and the hotel. Could the answer lie in the mythical Ghost Diamonds?

  • The Moon Over Star
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    The Moon Over Star

    • UNABRIDGED (11 mins)
    • By Dianna Hutts Aston
    • Narrated By Cherise Boothe
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    Acclaimed author Dianna Hutts Aston delights young listeners with books about real-life topics, written in language they can understand. In The Moon Over Star, a young girl remembers how in 1969 she watched enthralled as astronauts took the first steps on the moon. She looked into the sky and dreamed of reaching for the stars. This little girl turns out to be Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go into space.

  • Pinky and Rex and the Double Dad Weekend
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    Pinky and Rex and the Double Dad Weekend

    • UNABRIDGED (20 mins)
    • By James Howe
    • Narrated By Christina Moore
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    Best friends Pinky and Rex have been looking forward to this weekend for a long time. It’s the weekend they’re going camping alone with their dads. Everything is ready: the station wagon is stuffed with sleeping bags, cartons of food, cooking equipment, and a brand-new tent. Now all they need is nice weather. However, when rain starts to fall right after they leave, their plans for camping and hiking in the woods are washed out. Will Rex’s father find two days of activities in his copy of 101 Things to Do with Your Kids, or will they be able to find exciting stuff to do just by looking at the map?

  • Pinky and Rex and the Bully
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    Pinky and Rex and the Bully

    • UNABRIDGED (19 mins)
    • By James Howe
    • Narrated By Christina Moore
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    Pinky has gotten on the bad side of Kevin, the third grade bully. Kevin thinks Pinky is a sissy because he wears pink, rides a pink bike and plays with Rex - a girl. He even knocks Pinky off his bike. If that’s not embarrassing enough, Mrs. Morgan - an old woman - has to rescue Pinky! Pinky is so upset, he decides to change his name to Billy and lets his sister, Amanda, take all his stuffed animals because they’re all pink. Will Mrs. Morgan and Rex find a way for Pinky to be himself, or has he changed forever?