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."
Cori says:
"Outstanding!"
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
(361)
Performance
(230)
Story
(236)
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 Wonderful Wizard of Oz
UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 52 mins)
By L. Frank Baum
Narrated By Anne Hathaway
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(922)
Performance
(852)
Story
(851)
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"
Gideon the Cutpurse
UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 18 mins)
By Linda Buckley-Archer
Narrated By Gerard Doyle
Overall
(167)
Performance
(46)
Story
(50)
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.
Lisa says:
"Excellent book"
39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers: Book 1: The Medusa Plot
UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 25 mins)
By Gordon Korman
Narrated By David Pittu
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(149)
Performance
(139)
Story
(141)
Amy and Dan find themselves in a new global race but this time, everything’s different. Those closest to them might be working for the enemy, and Amy and Dan are forced to ask themselves how far they’re willing to go to save the kidnapped Cahills. How much can you risk when there’s no one to trust?
rhonda says:
"The saga continues"
Eldest: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 2
UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 30 mins)
By Christopher Paolini
Narrated By Gerard Doyle
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(2901)
Performance
(1000)
Story
(1011)
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
Hardly anyone notices Nathan, the new boy. Except the school bully. But when the Ice Rocket competition begins, people get to know Nathan for what he really is....
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