General Audiobooks

EllRay Jakes and the Beanstalk

EllRay Jakes may be the shortest kid in his class, and he may get into trouble from time to time, but he can always count on his best friends Kevin and Corey. But lately, Kevin has been skateboarding with the meanest boy in class. Could EllRay be losing one of his friends? Not giving up without a fight, EllRay asks his older neighbor to show him a few jaw-dropping skateboard moves--like ollies and kickflips. EllRay must learn as many tricks as he can before the secret boys-only third grade skate-off. But will it be enough?

Sally Warner (Author), Corey Allen (Narrator)

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Nathalia Buttface and the Most Embarrassing Dad in the World

At last something laugh-out-loud funny for girls in this hilarious new series from TV and radio comedy writing talent Nigel Smith.The Most Embarrassing Dad in the World was embarrassing Nathalia even before she was born.He went and married Mum, didn't he?Mum's last name was De Montfort.Thanks to Dad she wasn't Nathalia De Montfort.She was Nathalia Bumole."It's pronounced Bew-mow-lay," Dad would tell her patiently, time and again. "If anyone says differently, the joke's on them."But as Nathalia knows only too well, the joke will not be on them. It will be on her. Massively.If Nathalia can just keep The Most Embarrassing Dad In The World away from her new school, then maybe he won't ruin everything this time. Maybe.

Nigel Smith (Author), Clare Corbett (Narrator)

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Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger

Taken from the tape recordings of the enigmatic and ultra-cautious dangerologist Docter Noel Zone, DANGER IS EVERYWHERE is a brilliantly funny audiobook for avoiding danger of all kinds that will have you laughing out loud (very safely) from start to finish. DOES IT WARN YOU ABOUT WHAT TO DO IF A SHARK COMES UP OUT OF THE LOO WHILE YOU ARE SITTING ON IT? Yes it does. AND WHAT TO DO IF A VOLCANO ERUPTS UNDERNEATH YOUR HOUSE? After you've made sure it's not a neighbour's barbecue, this audiobook will let you know exactly how to deal with it. DOES IT INCLUDE AMAZING SOUND EFFECTS AND MUSIC COMPOSED BY DOCTER NOEL ZONE HIMSELF? Yes it does. But make sure you keep the volume safely down. 'I dislocated my jaw laughing' Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl Produced by Docter Noel Zone, the world's greatest (and only) Dangerologist, with the help of his neighbours: David O'Doherty (words) is a stand-up comedian, writer and regular guest on television shows such as QI, Have I Got News For You and Would I Lie To You? He has written two theatre shows for children, including one where he fixed their bicycles live on stage. www.DangerIsEverywhere.co.uk 'A brilliantly silly survival guide' Sunday Express 'A Joyful riposte to over-cautious parents . . . well-paced and funny throughout.' Time Out London 'A surreal, daft and funny book . . . A bracing satirical sideswipe at today's health-and-safety culture, aimed at kids who'll get the irony and relish the silliness.' Financial Times 'Brilliantly funny' Gransnet 'A brilliantly mapcap guide' ni4Kids.com 'Laugh-out-loud' TheSchoolRun.com

David O'Doherty, David O'doherty (Author), David O'Doherty, David O'doherty (Narrator)

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Dream on Amber

Replying to her little sister's 'Dear Dad' letters was definitely not one of her best ideas ... Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto. As if her name made up for being tiny, half Japanese and half Italian, and starting a new school with a caveman phone. Dream on! But the hardest bit about being Amber is that a part of her is missing. Her dad. He left when she was little and if he isn't coming back, she'll have to sort things out another way...

Emma Shevah (Author), Laura Kirman (Narrator)

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Compton Valance: The Most Powerful Boy in the Universe

When Compton Valance and his best friend Bryan Nylon discover the world's first TIME MACHINE (aka a mouldy, thirteen-week-old-cheese-and-pickled-egg sandwich), they become the most powerful boys in the universe. But how will Compton and Bryan decide to use their incredible new time-travelling powers? Will they use them for good or evil? Or will they just focus their efforts on perfecting a formula for the world's first pair of custard trousers?

Matt Brown (Author), Jamie Parker (Narrator)

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Jumblecat

Billy Slipper is a fairly normal boy with a not-so normal family. All he wants to do is add to his 'Collectabillya' (an assortment of weird and wonderful objects) in peace, but his cleaning-mad mum and his horrid twin sister have other ideas. However, they don't bargain on Billy finding his best ever Collectabillya - Jumblecat! Jumblecat is... well, a jumbled-up cat (who talks, by the way), and he's set to change their lives forever.

Archie Kimpton (Author), Thomas Judd (Narrator)

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The Dying of the Light

The ninth book in the original, jaw-droppingly stupendous Skulduggery Pleasant series.Valkerie. Darquesse. Stephanie. The world ain't big enough for the three of them. The end will come...The War of the Sanctuaries has been won, but it was not without its casualties. Following the loss of Valkyrie Cain, Skulduggery Pleasant must use any and all means to track down and stop Darquesse before she turns the world into a charred, lifeless cinder.And so he draws together a team of soldiers, monster hunters, killers, criminals... and Valkyrie's own murderous reflection.The war may be over, but the final battle is about to begin. And not everyone gets out of here alive...

Derek Landy (Author), Stephen Hogan (Narrator)

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The Mystery Cruise

The Aldens are on a cruise in the Caribbean! No sooner has the cruise begun than things start to go wrong. The ship's radio breaks. It appears someone has fallen overboard - but it turns out to be a false alarm. And then there's engine trouble! Is someone deliberately tampering with the ship? It's a mystery - good thing the Boxcar Children are on board!

Gertrude Chandler Warner, Gertrude Warner (Author), Tim Gregory (Narrator)

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Bats in the Band

"The look on our faces is easy to read:" "a little night music is just what we need!" A late-spring night sky fills with bats flocking to a theater, already echoing and booming with delightful sounds of music. Bat music--plunky banjoes, bat-a-tat drums, improvised instruments, country ballads, and the sweet cries of a bat with the blues. Join this one-of-a-kind music festival as the bats celebrate the rhythm of the night, and the positive power of music. Brian Lies's newest celebration of bats and their dazzling, dizzying world will lift everyone's spirits with joyous noise and cheer!

Brian Lies (Author), Chris Sorensen, Chris Sorenson (Narrator)

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Kell, the Alien

Kell, the Alien by Darcy Pattison, illustrated by Rich Davis Aliens for Kids! Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 1 Fun and Humor: Can an alien family find a way to make a living on Earth? Shipwrecked on earth and desperate to make money, an alien family decides to make a living by opening Aliens, Inc., an intergalactic event-planning business master-minded by 9-year old alien boy, Kell Smith. Kell discovers that his neighbor, Bree Hendricks, turns 9-years-old next month and she wants a party with an alien theme. That should be simple as flying from star to star. But things aren’t that easy: Earthling’s ideas about aliens are totally wrong. Even worse, Principal Lynx is a UFO-Chaser and suspects aliens around every corner. Will the Aliens totally blow the Aliens Party? Will Principal Lynx capture Kell and his family and them over to the government? Will an alien boy find school friends? Kell must find a way to fit into the school life and make friends. In art class, music class and home room, he must learn the ways of Earthlings. His next door neighbor, Bree, makes it easier and helps the family find a way to make a living. A new spin on books for readers in grades two, three, four, and five - Easy Chapter Book series - Chapter Book Series for boys - Chapter Book Series for Girls - Chapter Book Series for ages 7-10 Humor for Kids – A Funny Book The alien family, the Smiths, understand little of Earth’s culture, which results in funny situations. For one thing, Bixsters are hatched, not born. When Kell finds out that humans cook with eggs, he is horrified. And there are those bugs that bite or sting. Kell can’t get away from them. Discover what other readers already know “Amusing, accessible, engaging” – Publisher’s Weekly Read more of the ALIENS INC. CHAPTER BOOK SERIES - BOOK 1: Kell, the Alien - BOOK 2: Kell and the Horse Apple Parade - BOOK 3: Kell and the Giants - BOOK 4: Kell and the Detectives Art Teachers: Every volume stars with a scene in the art classroom, creating something fun. Family story: When the Smith family is shipwrecked on Earth, they must learn to depend on each other.

Darcy Pattison (Author), Josiah John Bildner (Narrator)

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Ponyhof Apfelblüte 3. Lotte und Goldstück

Für Lotte bricht eine Welt zusammen. Ihre Eltern können sich den Unterhalt für ihr geliebtes Pony nicht mehr leisten und wollen es verkaufen. Und schon stehen die ersten möglichen Käufer auf dem Hof - was soll Lotte nur tun? Fieberhaft sucht sie einen Weg, ihr Pony doch noch behalten zu können ... Auf dem Ponyhof Apfelblüte werden Träume wahr. Jedes Mädchen findet sein Lieblingspony, kann mit ihm schmusen, es striegeln und natürlich auf ihm reiten. Ein großer Hörspaß für kleine Reitfans! Christiane Leuchtmanns wandlungsfähige Stimme entführt die Zuhörer auf den 'Ponyhof Apfelblüte'. Das gleichnamige Buch ist im Loewe Verlag erschienen.

Pippa Young (Author), Christiane Leuchtmann (Narrator)

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Die Zeitdetektive. Der Spion am Hof des Sonnenkönigs [32]

Frankreich - 1691 nach Christus. Die Adligen am Hof des Sonnenkönigs Ludwig XIV. schwelgen im Luxus. Alles dreht sich um den Herrscher. Doch dann wird ein Attentat auf den König verübt. Die Zeitdetektive nehmen die Ermittlungen auf und riskieren dabei ihr Leben.Julian, Kim und Leon reisen auf den Spuren von Verbrechern durch die Zeit. Doch die Zeitreisen sind alles andere als ungefährlich...Das gleichnamige Buch ist im Ravensburger Buchverlag erschienen.

Fabian Lenk (Author), Stephan Schad (Narrator)

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