In his third book on baseball, John Ritter takes the reader to Dillontown where, through a series of events, the fate of the town rests on the outcome of a baseball game. Tom and a newcomer, Cruz, convince a former Major-League Baseball player to coach the team. The team prepares for the big day by using unorthodox training methods. While the team wins the game, it still takes an unusual set of circumstances to save the town.
My Side of the Mountain
UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 4 mins)
By Jean Craighead George
Narrated By Christian Rummel
Overall
(194)
Performance
(93)
Story
(93)
Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods - all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, 40 dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever.
Ron says:
"revisiting a childhood classic"
Trouble River
UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 11 mins)
By Betsy Byars
Narrated By Hal Hollings
Overall
(2)
Performance
(2)
Story
(2)
When he builds his raft, a 12-year-old boy never dreams that it will serve as the sole means of escape for him and his grandmother when hostile Indians threaten their prairie cabin.
The Wish Giver
UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 57 mins)
By Bill Brittain
Narrated By William Dufris
Overall
(5)
Performance
(2)
Story
(2)
When a strange little man comes to the Coven Tree Church Social promising he can give people exactly what they ask for, three young believers-in-magic each make a wish that comes true in the most unexpected way.
Molly says:
"Engaging and well-paced"
The Black Pearl
UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 22 mins)
By Scott O’Dell
Narrated By Johnny Heller
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(12)
Performance
(6)
Story
(6)
When Ramón Salazar swims into an underwater cave in a deserted lagoon, he discovers the black pearl, the Great Pearl of Heaven. As the son of a pearl merchant, Ramón knows that this is the rarest and most valuable pearl in the world. He quickly scoops it up and brings it home to his father. Ramón's father believes the pearl is a blessing from the sea, but others in their tiny seaside town do not agree. They think Ramón has brought a curse upon his family.
Donna says:
"A great book for my son and myself"
Number the Stars
UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 47 mins)
By Lois Lowry
Narrated By Blair Brown
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(180)
Performance
(69)
Story
(76)
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It's now 1943, and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are "relocated," Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen's life.
Robert says:
"Slow start"
Publisher's Summary
Sara's life has always flowed smoothly, like the gliding swans on the lake, until her little brother Charlie disappears. Then Sara is forced to see her life in a whole new way.
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