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!"
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 52 mins)
By L. Frank Baum
Narrated By Anne Hathaway
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(936)
Performance
(866)
Story
(865)
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"
Found: The Missing, Book 1
UNABRIDGED (7 hrs)
By Margaret Peterson Haddix
Narrated By Chris Sorensen
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(80)
Performance
(52)
Story
(53)
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
UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 13 mins)
By Ursula K. Le Guin
Narrated By Rob Inglis
Overall
(363)
Performance
(232)
Story
(238)
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"
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"
The Giver
UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 41 mins)
By Lois Lowry
Narrated By Ron Rifkin
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(1007)
Performance
(422)
Story
(429)
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..."
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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