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 Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1
UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 1 min)
By Rick Riordan
Narrated By Jesse Bernstein
Overall
(2872)
Performance
(1067)
Story
(1086)
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!"
Northern Lights (Dramatized)
ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 26 mins)
By Philip Pullman
Narrated By Full Cast
Overall
(16)
Performance
(7)
Story
(7)
The award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy is a breathtaking epic adventure spanning a multitude of worlds. Northern Lights, the opening installment, sees Lyra and her shape-changing daemon embark on a dangerous quest.
Michael says:
"Hard to work out what's happening"
Wonder
UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 6 mins)
By R. J. Palacio
Narrated By Diana Steele, Nick Podehl, Kate Rudd
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(224)
Performance
(206)
Story
(211)
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school - until now. He’s about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you’ve ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie’s just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, despite appearances?R. J. Palacio has crafted an uplifting novel full of wonderfully realistic family interactions, lively school scenes, and writing that shines with spare emotional power.
Ruth Nielsen says:
"A thought provoking story for any age listener ~"
Found: The Missing, Book 1
UNABRIDGED (7 hrs)
By Margaret Peterson Haddix
Narrated By Chris Sorensen
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(82)
Performance
(54)
Story
(55)
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!"
Eldest: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 2
UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 30 mins)
By Christopher Paolini
Narrated By Gerard Doyle
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(2910)
Performance
(1009)
Story
(1020)
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"
Publisher's Summary
Irrespressible Max wants to stay up late on Christmas so he can see Santa Claus.
"Wells's pudgy bunnies and delightfully understated story will inspire year-round cravings for candy canes and early yearnings for yule logs." (Publishers Weekly)
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