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23 reviews
23 ratings
8 titles in library
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The Wedding

UNABRIDGED
- by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Narrated by Walter Zimmerman
The Wedding

UNABRIDGED (21 mins)

By Fyodor Dostoevsky

Narrated By Walter Zimmerman

Overall
(37)
Performance
(14)
Story
(15)

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky is considered one of the greatest Russian writers. His works have had a profound and lasting effect on 20th-century literature. His psychological penetration into the human soul had, in novels like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, a profound influence on the 20th century novel. He also wrote a number of brilliant short stories along these same lines. "The Wedding" is one of his best.
James says: "Good story"
"Good story"

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I didn't realize Dostoevsky wrote short stories and was delighted to see - and hear this. Excellent story and very well read.

10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Goody Two Shoes

UNABRIDGED
- by Jimcin Recordings
- Narrated by Cindy Hardin Killavey
Goody Two Shoes

UNABRIDGED (15 mins)

By Jimcin Recordings

Narrated By Cindy Hardin Killavey

Overall
(3)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

"Goody Two Shoes", published by an anonymous author in 1765, has long been one of the most popular children's stories ever written. It is the kind of story your grandmother might have told, and its message of optimism, bravery, and the rewards of honestyare giving it new popularity today.
James says: "Old fashioned and wonderful"
"Old fashioned and wonderful"

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This is a wonderful, "old-fashioned values" story. A breath of fresh air
from today's cynicism. Mys kids loved it!

12 of 12 people found this review helpful
The Emperor's New Clothes

UNABRIDGED
- by Hans Christian Anderson
- Narrated by Cindy Hardin Killavey
The Emperor's New Clothes

UNABRIDGED (11 mins)

By Hans Christian Anderson

Narrated By Cindy Hardin Killavey

Overall
(6)
Performance
(2)
Story
(2)

Here's Anderson's wonderful story of the power of persuasion.
James says: "Wonderful"
"Wonderful"

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Wonderful presentation of this classic story. Description it wrong, however.
This is read by a great cast of characters not just one.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Dick Whittington and His Cat

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- by Jimcin Recordings
- Narrated by Jill Masters
Dick Whittington and His Cat

UNABRIDGED (19 mins)

By Jimcin Recordings

Narrated By Jill Masters

Overall
(4)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

Dick Whittington is a character in a British folklore, very loosely based on Richard Whittington, a medieval merchant as well as Lord Mayor of London and a Member of Parliament. In this traditional story, Dick, a boy from a poor family, sets out for London to make his fortune, accompanied by his cat. They have a number of remarkable adventures along the way.
James says: "Good listening"
"Good listening"

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Performance
Story

Good kid's story. Well Read

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A Wagner Matinee

UNABRIDGED
- by Willa Cather
- Narrated by Walter Zimmerman
A Wagner Matinee

UNABRIDGED (19 mins)

By Willa Cather

Narrated By Walter Zimmerman

Overall
(9)
Performance
(2)
Story
(2)

Willa Cather is considered to be one of the best chroniclers of pioneer life in the 20th century. She had a long and distinguished career writing essays, poems, short stories, and novels. This story is a powerful example of a frequent theme: the haunting, sometimes painful, contrast between city and country life.
James says: "Wonderful story"
"Wonderful story"

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Wonderful story. Very emotional and thought provoking.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The King of the Golden River

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- by John Ruskin
- Narrated by John Chatty , Walter Zimmerman
The King of the Golden River

UNABRIDGED (52 mins)

By John Ruskin

Narrated By John Chatty, Walter Zimmerman

Overall
(7)
Performance
(2)
Story
(3)

"The King of the Golden River" is the magical story of a boy named Gluck, his evil brothers, and a dangerous quest to find treasure lurking in the Golden River. It is a classic tale and the only fairy tale the famous English author and critic ever wrote. It could also be classified as a fable or parable since it it explains "how things came to be".
James says: "Great story"
"Great story"

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Never knew Ruskin wrote this sort of thing.
Great story - well done by the two narrators.

9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The Invisible Man

UNABRIDGED
- by G. K. Chesterton
- Narrated by Walter Covell
The Invisible Man

UNABRIDGED (40 mins)

By G. K. Chesterton

Narrated By Walter Covell

Overall
(8)
Performance
(4)
Story
(4)

In "The Invisible Man", a murderer manages to get in and out of a house, even though it is under constant observation.In some ways, the story parallels Poe's "The Purloined Letter" but adds its own unique touches, particularly in the character and methods of priest-sleuth Father Brown.
Cisca says: "Invisible Man"
"Great for classroom use"

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I teach a course on detective fiction in high school. This story was in the curriculum so I decided to play it in class and stop and discuss if every 10 or 15 minutes. The kids loved it! It made an incredible difference from having them read it out loud or assigning it for homework and led to two great classes and some great discussion and writing.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Well of the World's End

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- by Joseph Jacobs
- Narrated by Jill Masters
The Well of the World's End

UNABRIDGED (6 mins)

By Joseph Jacobs

Narrated By Jill Masters

Overall
(4)
Performance
(0)
Story
(0)

The Well of the World's End is a Scottish fairy tale, from the Lowlands, collected by Joseph Jacobs in English Fairy Tales. In the story, a girl's mother died, and her father remarried. Her stepmother abused her, made her do all the housework, and finally decided to be rid of her. How the girl, with the help of a magic frog, outwitted the stepmother is the gist of the story.
James says: "Great story"
"Great story"

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Story

We heard this as part of a collection we got from the "regular" Audible.
We loved them all but this one stood out. Glad to see AudibleKids is offering is as a "stand-alone."

4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

UNABRIDGED
- by L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by Cindy Hardin Killavey
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 54 mins)

By L. Frank Baum

Narrated By Cindy Hardin Killavey

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(21)
Performance
(14)
Story
(15)

This is the timeless tale of Dorothy and her friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, and the Cowardly Lion, in the enchanting land of OZ. Those who have only seen the movie are in for a real treat, as much of the book did not make it into the classic 1939 film.
James says: "Wonderful, indeed!"
"Wonderful, indeed!"

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Very well done version of this classic story. The two narrators did a terrific job with the voices. Kids and adults loved it!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful
How Much Land Does a Man Need?

UNABRIDGED
- by Leo Tolstoy
- Narrated by Walter Zimmerman
How Much Land Does a Man Need?

UNABRIDGED (36 mins)

By Leo Tolstoy

Narrated By Walter Zimmerman

Overall
(28)
Performance
(8)
Story
(9)

Tolstoy is primarily know for his impressively long novels, but he also wrote some wonderful short stories. This one, dealing with ambition and greed, has an unforgettable message.
James says: "Great story but..."
"Great story but..."

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Wonderful story...very profound and very well read. However I have to question the suggested age range. I would think this would be more a middle school to adult story. I just don't think really young kids would get it.

12 of 12 people found this review helpful
The Bremen Town Musicians

UNABRIDGED
- by Brothers Grimm
- Narrated by Cindy Hardin Killavey
The Bremen Town Musicians

UNABRIDGED (7 mins)

By Brothers Grimm

Narrated By Cindy Hardin Killavey

Overall
(8)
Performance
(3)
Story
(2)

In this delightful tale, three animals who have been cast out by their masters, a dog, a cat, a rooster and a donkey decide to form a musical group together.Their first "concert" turns out to be not what they expeced when they run into a gang of criminals.
Empowerment says: "we loved it"
"Wonderful"

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Wonderful dramatization of this classic story. The whole family loved it!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful