Action & Adventure Audiobooks

Our Little Jewish Cousin

"In whatever direction you may travel,-north, south, east, or west,-you will doubtless meet some of your little black-eyed Jewish cousins. They live among us here in America. They also dwell in the countries far away across the wide ocean. Why are they so scattered, you may ask. Is there no country which is really theirs, and which is ruled over by some one they have chosen? Is there not some place where they can gather together happily whenever they please? The answer is always no. They cannot say of this land or of that, "It is ours," for they are homeless. Palestine, which was once theirs, is now in the hands of the Turks. Jerusalem, the city they love best in the whole world, is in the power of those who look with scorn upon the Jewish people. For many centuries they have been scattered far and wide. Their children learn to speak the language of the country where they happen to be born. They play the games and dress in the fashion of that country. What is it that keeps them Jews? It is their religion, and their religion alone. It binds them as closely together now as it did in the days when they worshipped in the great temple at Jerusalem, two thousand years ago. These Jewish cousins would say to us, "Our people have suffered greatly. Yet they do not lose courage. Our parents tell us stories of the glorious past, over and over again. They will not let us forget it, and they teach us to hope for the time when Jerusalem will again be ours, and a new temple, in which we shall be free to worship, will stand upon the spot where the old one was destroyed." - Summary by book preface"

Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 02, Nov. 11, 1879

"Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction and nonfiction, anecdotes, jokes, artwork, and more for children. Published by Harper & Brothers, known for their other publications Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. - Summary by Jill Engle"

Various Authors (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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Merry Clappum Junction

"This is a jolly little book about a little boy, a dog, a train and a house. But not an ordinary train, oh no, and not an ordinary house either! And there are songs, too. The Preface is short, dull and only for the grown-ups. (Summary by Ruth Golding)"

Arnold Kennedy (Author), Ruth Golding (Narrator)

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The Broken Vase and Other Stories

"The Broken Vase and Other Stories; for Children and Youth, Compiled by a Teacher FITCHBURG: PUBLISHED BY S. & C. SHEPLEY. 1847. WM. J. MERRIAM, PRINTER, FITCHBURG. (Summary from the Frontspiece)"

Anonymous (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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Told Under a White Oak Tree

"An inside look into the wild world of silent movie cowboy William S. Hart... as narrated by his horse! This is a fascinating (if fictionalized) behind-the-scenes look into the wild, action-packed world of a Hollywood cowboy and stuntman. TOLD UNDER A WHITE OAK TREE is a charming children's book that not only gives us a fanciful account of Hart's career as Hollywood's premier western hero, but also tells a rousing adventure story of his exceptional (if somewhat smart-alecky) equine companion, who strives to become as renowned a screen legend as his master. Caution: This book contains a couple of racial epithets that may be offensive to some readers. Turns out horses aren't very progressive or PC. (Summary by ChuckW)"

William S. Hart (Author), Chuck Williamson (Narrator)

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By Pond and River

"In By Pond and River, another of Arabella Buckley's wonderful science books for children, she explains the habitats of ponds and rivers, exposing children to the animals and plant life that are found there. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)"

Arabella B. Buckley (Author), Laura Caldwell (Narrator)

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Cats On The Run: a wickedly funny animal adventure

"Tuck and Ginger are two cats who really get on each other's nerves. But they'll need to pause the claws to escape from the apartment where they're trapped. And escape they must, for their kidnappers are two warty witches who plan to magic Tuck and Ginger's body parts together to build the best witches' cat in the world: a black Purrari. Tuck (who's a few granules short of a litter-tray) and Ginger (a former street fighter who's now a flabby tabby), will need to work together if they're to escape alive and find their way back to their faraway home. The clock is ticking and the cauldron is bubbling. Will our frightened felines manage to flee before they're zapped in the cat co-mingling spell? Hold on tight! You're about to begin the adventure of a lifetime. Cats On The Run is a wickedly funny adventure story adored by children of all ages. If you like magical mayhem, flying fur and hilarious misadventure, then this tale is for you!   PRAISE FOR CATS ON THE RUN: 'Such a funny book for kids aged 8 to 12 or any adults who want a good laugh. It's witty and clever.' -- The Mummy Project  'Laugh-aloud funny, quirky and original.' -- Buzzword Books  *FIVE STARS* -- Scholastic Reader Review Crew ‘One of the funniest books I have read since Skulduggery Pleasant. The sheer pun-tasticness of it made it a very enjoyable read. Recommended for ages 8+.’ – Bleach House Library ‘Wonderful characters, Entertaining, Action-packed, Funny, Whimsical.’ – Goodreads    Cats On The Run - begin the adventure today!"

Ged Gillmore (Author), Deborah Wiseman (Narrator)

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Superhero School: Alien Attack!

"Welcome back to Mighty High, the school for superheroes. Stan and his friends are so busy preparing for their heroes exams and having flying lessons that no one seems to realise that Miles has been abducted by aliens! Can fully-fledged superhero Captain Courageous lend a hand or will their fates be decided by a piece of bionic bubble gum?"

Alan MacDonald (Author), Ben Allen (Narrator)

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A Crown Of Dragons

"Michael has completed two missions for UNICORNE, but he still hasn't found his missing father. When asked to investigate a scale of a dragon, the very same artefact his father was researching before he disappeared, Michael realises he's closer than ever to unlocking the truth. Soon, he learns that his father is lost in an alternative reality and Michael is the only one with the power to save him."

Chris D'Lacey (Author), Andy Cresswell (Narrator)

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Spacejackers: The Pirate King

"The galaxy is at war and Jake Cutler is at the heart of it. With his friends and allies captured, it's up to teenage space pirate, Jake, to go into battle and take down the corrupt Interstellar Government once and for all. But in order to win this battle, Jake must find his father and confront secrets from his own past."

Huw Powell (Author), Mike Grady (Narrator)

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[French] - Les plus belles histoires de heros legendaires

"Les plus belles histoires de héros légendaires pour les enfants : dix contes sélectionnés pour introduire les enfants à un pan incontournable de notre culture, les personnages qui nous ont marqués et inspirés depuis notre tendre enfance. Les parents y retrouveront avec bonheur Alibaba, des splendeurs des Mille et une nuits ; Blanche-Neige, dans la version des frères Grimm ; Cendrillon, de Charles Perrault, et la Belle au bois dormant ; Le maître chat ou le Chat Botté, et le Petit Poucet ; Raiponce, des frères Grimm ; Riquet à la Houppe, de Perrault ; et Tom Pouce, de Grimm. Tous ces contes sont lus par Fabienne Prost, dont la voix accueillante est une invitation au voyage. - -"

Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Fabienne Prost (Narrator)

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[French] - Les plus belles histoires arabes pour les enfants

"Partez à la découverte de l'imaginaire oriental avec les trois plus belles histoires arabes. Ces contes ont été choisis pour accompagner les enfants dans le développement de leur imaginaire, leur fournir de belles histoires pour s'endormir ou leur permettre de rêver aux splendeurs des mille et une nuits. Aladin et Ali-Baba, ces héros incontournables de l'Orient, y côtoient le Vieux Sultan, conte classique des frères Grimm ; ces trois histoires sont lues par Fabienne Prost."

Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Fabienne Prost (Narrator)

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