Peak Marcello is a 14-year-old who loves to climb things. Unfortunately, living in New York City makes his hobby difficult. After a run-in with the law, Peak is presented with two options: endure Juvenile Detention or reconnect with his estranged father, who runs a climbing operation in Thailand. The choice is easy for Peak, but his father has an ulterior motive for their reunion ? he wants his son to risk his life and become the youngest person to ever scale Mount Everest.
Linmarie says:
"excellent for reluctant readers"
Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow
UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 29 mins)
By Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Narrated By Kathrin Kana
Overall
(55)
Performance
(16)
Story
(16)
On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany, thanks largely to the efforts of the Hitler Youth, whose organized propaganda marches throughout Germany helped the Nazi Party grow in strength. By 1939, it is estimated that more than seven million boys and girls belonged to the Hitler Youth.
Eric says:
"Re pronunciation"
Out of the Dust
UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 9 mins)
By Karen Hesse
Narrated By Marika Mashburn
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(21)
Performance
(15)
Story
(16)
Billie Jo has a great deal to forgive: her father for causing the accident that killed her mother; her mother for leaving when Billie Jo needed her most; and herself for being the cause of her own sorrow. Daddy's too wrung out to help her, and there's no one else to care. So at 14, Billie Jo must heal herself - even if it means tearing up her roots and leaving behind everything she's ever known.
Amber says:
"slow but effective narration"
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 56 mins)
By John Boyne
Narrated By Michael Maloney
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(318)
Performance
(132)
Story
(131)
The story of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is very difficult to describe. Usually we give some information about the audiobook, but in this case we think that would spoil the listening. We think it's important that you start to listen without knowing what it is about.
Jessica says:
"Much Better than the Movie"
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition
UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 55 mins)
By Anne Frank
Narrated By Selma Blair
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(217)
Performance
(132)
Story
(127)
More than 50 years after its first publication, Doubleday's definitive edition of Anne Frank's famous diary generated an extraordinary amount of excitement when it was published in early 1995. Enthusiastically received by critics and readers alike, it reigned for nine weeks on The New York Times best seller list and will remain for all time the version that millions of readers will cherish.
Cynthianna says:
"First review I've written - Had to write it"
Chasing Lincoln's Killer
UNABRIDGED (4 hrs)
By James L. Swanson
Narrated By Will Patton
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(56)
Performance
(20)
Story
(20)
This fast-paced thriller tells the story of the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth and gives a day-by-day account of the wild chase to find this killer and his accomplices. Based on James L. Swanson's best-selling adult book Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, this version, written especially for young people, is a fascinating look at the assassination of the 16th president of the United States.
Marian says:
"Great Audiobook"
Publisher's Summary
When 16-year-old Helmuth Hubner listens to the BBC news on an illegal short-wave radio, he quickly discovers Germany is lying to the people. But when he tries to expose the truth with leaflets, he's tried for treason. Sentenced to death and waiting in a jail cell, Helmuth's story emerges in a series of flashbacks that show his growth from a naive child caught up in the patriotism of the times, to a sensitive and mature young man who thinks for himself.
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