Ages 9 to 12 Audiobooks

Diary of a Minecraft Alex Book 6: Trip Ahoy! (An Unofficial Minecraft Diary Book)

Adventure abounds when there are pirates around Best friends Alex and Steve are about to take a vacation at a luxurious resort! With Molly, Steve's pet dog, and Shadow, Alex's cat in toe, the group heads to their destination. At first, it seems as though things could not be more perfect.That is, until everyone at the resort is captured by pirates! Nobody knows why the pirates have kidnapped the vacationers, what they want, or how long they will have to stay behind bars before they can get out... if they get out.Adding to the mystery is the fact that the pirates don't really act like pirates, there's something off about them. Alex and Steve aren't about to take this lying down. The friends are about to go on another adventure, this time to break out of the pirate's jail and to return back to rescue everyone else.Will Alex and Steve be successful in their endeavor? What could the pirates possibly want, and why are they giving the impression that there is more to their story? Time will tell when you read 'Trip Ahoy!'This audiobook is a tale of two friends overcoming adversity. A perfect listen for the family that is sure to captivate any young listener, and this book will have the whole family on the edge of their seat.

MC Steve (Author), MC Steve (Narrator)

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Diary of a Minecraft Alex Book 5: Ocelot Adventure (An Unofficial Minecraft Diary Book)

Going on an adventure to find ocelots is the cat's meow! Good hearted Alex and courageous Steve are at it again '" on another adventure, this time to the jungle to find ocelots! After Alex has a wonderful dream about a new home, the duo decides to make it a reality building a beautiful new home for Alex. All is well, until some creepers arrive. Alex can only watch in dismay as her brand new garden is blown up again and again by the nasty little creatures. Alex and Steve hatch a plan, to go into the jungle and tame an ocelot to protect the house from creepers.Through every twist and turn in the forest, adventure is there to greet them. The journey's excitement is kicked up a notch when the friends witness a mean witch snatching up ocelots. Now it is up to them to save the poor animals. But this is easier said than done. It turns out the witch has a sneaky surprise for them too.Will Alex and Steve defeat the witch and rescue the ocelots? How will they find their way home? And will Alex successfully tame one to protect her house? You'll have to listen to Ocelot Adventure to find out! A story of true friendship and bravery, Ocelot Adventure will have any little fan of Minecraft swept up in the story of protagonists doing the right thing. This audiobook is sure to captivate any young listener!

MC Steve (Author), MC Steve (Narrator)

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Diary of a Minecraft Alex Book 4: Wacky Wizard (An Unofficial Minecraft Diary Book)

When a wily wizard is on the loose, how far would you go to stop him? Good hearted Alex and her friend adventure-loving Steve are at it again, embarking on new and exciting exploits. The adventure begins when Steve asks Alex to check out his new, exciting railway that, once finished, will take you anywhere you could want to go. The railway is fun...until they wound up in the dessert getting chased by spiders and pricked by cacti! They also happen upon an old temple, with a sign, warning intruders to stay out.After deciding the sign must be ancient, the duo hops down into the tower to explore various treasure traps that are down there. Suddenly '" BOOM '" a TNT trap has been set, leaving Alex and Steve running for their lives.To Alex's dismay, Steve has been off in the dessert again, scoping out the old temple. He sees a mysterious stranger in a robe leave the temple, making sure that nobody could see him in his travels. Well Steve saw him, and has a bone to pick with him if he were the one who set the trap.The only problem is, Steve found potion bottles in the temple after the stranger left, confirming he is a wizard. And wizards can be dangerous. Will Steve convince Alex to take one last trip to the dessert to confront this Wizard? Will they stay safe? Time will tell when you listen to 'œWacky Wizard' A tale with too many twists and turns to count, 'œWacky Wizard' will have any young reader captivated '" even the ones that don't like to read.

MC Steve (Author), MC Steve (Narrator)

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Code Word Courage

Newbery Honor-winning author Kirby Larson delivers a heartwarming story of friendship, love, and courage, and the incredible contributions of Navajo Code-Talkers during WWII. Billie has lived with her great-aunt ever since her mom passed away and her dad left. Billie's big brother, Leo, is about to leave, too, for the warfront. But first, she gets one more weekend with him at the ranch. Billie's surprised when Leo brings home a fellow Marine from boot camp, Denny. She has so much to ask Leo -- about losing her best friend and trying to find their father -- but Denny, who is Navajo, or Diné, comes with something special: a gorgeous, but injured, stray dog. As Billie cares for the dog, whom they name Bear, she and Bear grow deeply attached to each other. Soon enough, it's time for Leo and Denny, a Navajo Code Talker, to ship out. Billie does her part for the war effort, but she worries whether Leo and Denny will make it home, whether she'll find a new friend, and if her father will ever come back. Can Bear help Billie -- and Denny -- find what's most important? A powerful tale about unsung heroism on the WWII battlefield and the home front.

Kirby Larson (Author), Erin Stewart, Forrest Goodluck (Narrator)

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Christmas Treats: contains 29 classic Blyton tales

Twenty-four of Enid Blyton's Christmas stories. Visit Santa's workshop, hang up your stocking and help two naughty goblins make a Christmas pudding in this magical collection from the classic children's author. Stories include Mr Icy-Cold, The Christmas Party and Rescuing Santa Claus. (P) 2017 Hodder Children's Books

Enid Blyton (Author), Alex Wingfield, Nicky Diss, Thomas Judd (Narrator)

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Captain Underpants #4: Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

The fourth book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series, now available in Sound-O-Rama! George and Harold are fourth-grade buddies who love practical jokes. When their latest prank drives their science teacher over the edge, their clueless principal, Mr. Krupp, quickly hires a replacement: Professor Pippy P. Poopypants. Of course, George and Harold can't resist making fun of the Professor's silly name. But then the Professor retaliates by forcing everyone in town to change their own names to be equally silly - with colossal consequences! The Captain Underpants series is perfect for listeners of all ages. Like the other outrageously funny books by acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey, this adventure is sure to be hours of fun!

Dav Pilkey (Author), Ben D'amico, Dazjon Freeman, Len Forgione (Narrator)

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Captain Underpants #3: Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladie

The third book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series, now available in Sound-O-Rama! George and Harold have played a trick or two on nearly everyone at Jerome Horwitz Elementary. When their latest prank causes the school's cranky cafeteria ladies to quit, Mr. Krupp hires a trio of unusual replacements - who happen to look an awful lot like aliens! Will that curtain-caped crusader, Captain Underpants, save the day once more? Or will those outer space cafeteria ladies have him for lunch? The Captain Underpants series is perfect for listeners of all ages. Like the other outrageously funny books by acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey, this adventure is sure to be hours of fun!

Dav Pilkey (Author), Ben D'amico, Dazjon Freeman, Len Forgione (Narrator)

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Calico Captive

Early one morning in 1754, the stillness of Charlestown, New Hampshire, is shattered by shrill war whoops and the terror of an Indian raid. Young Miriam Willard, on a day which had promised new happiness, finds herself instead a captive on a forest trail, caught up in the ebb and flow of the French and Indian War. She endures a harrowing march north to what she imagines may be a life of slavery. But when they reach Montreal, a sudden twist of fortune brings Miriam to the acquaintance of the prominent Du Quesne family. The Du Quesnes introduce her to a life of luxury that she never could have imagined, and compel her to the most important decision of her life. Based on the actual narrative diary published in 1907, Calico Captive skillfully re-enacts an absorbing facet of history. "The constant shifts of locale and situation present narrator Hébert with an excellent showcase for her range of talents....But the very best part is the realistic, almost insider's, view of early American war, class structure, and prejudice."-AudioFile

Elizabeth Speares (Author), C. M Hébert (Narrator)

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Bluish

The kids in class call Natalie "Bluish" because her skin in tinted blue from chemotherapy. Though weak, she also wants to be independent. Dreenie is fascinated by Bluish and wants to be her friend.

Virginia Hamilton (Author), Lisa Renee Pitts (Narrator)

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Blood Red Rose

When Rosie travels back in time she arrives on a ship bound for America. She soon discovers that she is on an illegal slave ship, trading after the abolition of slavery. First it seems there's nothing she can do until the crew all start turning blind. It's up to Rosie to keep the ship running until they reach America. A touching and thought provoking story, giving an insight into the cruelty of the slave trade

Anne Perry (Author), Julia Barrie (Narrator)

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Big Game

13-year-old Oskari is sent into the cold wilderness on an ancient test of manhood. He must survive armed only with a bow and arrow. But instead, he stumbles upon an escape pod from a burning airliner: Air Force One. Terrorists have shot down the President of the United States. The boy hunter and the world's most powerful man are suddenly the hunted, in a race against a deadly enemy.

Dan Smith (Author), Michael Bakkensen (Narrator)

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Best tales and stories for boys

This collection brings together the best tales and stories for little boys. It includes folk tales, classic tales by Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen, stories from Danmark, France, Italy, England, and the Arabian Nights; all these stories from around the world respond to boys' desire for exploration, feed their imagination, and help them develop their intelligence with timeless wisdom from every country. Enjoy the best tales and stories for boys, narrated in a warm and lively way: The Brave Tin Soldier, by Andersen; The Master Cat or Puss in Boots, by Charles Perrault; The Three Little Pigs; The Snow Man, a rare tale by Hans Christian Andersen; Blue Beard, by Charles Perrault; Tom Thumb; The Story of Peter Pan, adapted from the play by James M. Barrie; The Ugly Duckling, by Andersen; The Frog Prince; Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, from One Thousand and One Nights; The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids, an ancient folktale; The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by British author Beatrix Potter; and Pinocchio's Adventures in Wonderland, by Carlo Collodi.

J. M. Gardner (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)

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