Health & Family Audiobooks

Tango: The Tale of an Island Dog

Tango is used to the good life. He has a silver heart charm for his dog collar, a luxurious doggy bed-even specially made booties for taking walks in Central Park. But disaster strikes when Tango's owners sail into stormy waters off the coast of Nova Scotia and the little Yorkie is swept overboard. Washed ashore on Prince Edward Island, Tango waits for his owners to come for him. As days turn into weeks, Tango despairs of ever getting back to Manhattan-unless he does something about it himself. Carrying out his plan, Tango finds his path intertwining with a mysterious island fox on the last great journey of his life, a three-legged cat fallen on hard times, a brokenhearted widow, and a runaway girl searching for a home of her own. Will the little dog who is used to the good life ever find a place that his heart calls home?

Eileen Beha (Author), Kimberly Farr (Narrator)

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The House at Pooh Corner

TIGER COMES TO THE FOREST and other stories Story 1 In which a house is built at Pooh Corner for Eeyore Story 2 In which Tiger comes to the forest and has breakfast Story 3 In which Tiger is unbounced Story 4 In which Eeyore finds the Wolery and Owl moves into it Story 5 In which Christopher Robin and Pooh come to an enchanted place POOH INVENTS A NEW GAME and other stories Story 1 In which Rabbit has a busy day Story 2 In which Pooh invents a new game Story 3 In which it is shown that Tiggers don't climb trees Story 4 In which a search is organdized Story 5 In which Piglet does a very grand thing

A.A. Milne (Author), , Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Stephen Fry, Various Readers (Narrator)

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Boston Jane: An Adventure

Fresh from Miss Hepplewhite's Young Ladies' Academy, sixteen-year-old Jane Peck has come to the unknown wilds of the Northwest to be wedded to her true love, William Baldt, her idol from childhood. But her socially correct upbringing in straitlaced Philadelphia is hardly preparation for the colorful characters and crude life that await her in Shoal Water Bay in the Washington Territory. Thrown upon her wits in the wild, Jane learns not only to cope, but to thrive-and to discover for herself whether she is truly proper Miss Jane Peck of Philadelphia, faultless young lady and fiancée, or Boston Jane, as the Chinook dub her, fearless and loyal woman of the frontier. Drawn from historical material of the region, Boston Jane is a rich potpourri of adventure, humor, romance, and suspense, featuring a dashing new heroine who will win readers' hearts as she discovers the true desires of her own.

Jennifer L. Holm (Author), Jessalyn Gilsig (Narrator)

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Spells

Although Laurel has come to accept her true identity as a faerie, she refuses to turn her back on her human life and especially her boyfriend, David to return to the faerie world. But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel's feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani are undeniable. She is forced to make a choice; a choice that could break her heart.

Aprilynne Pike (Author), Mandy Siegfried (Narrator)

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The Demon's Covenant

The Demon's Covenant is the sequel to The Demon's Lexicon. Mae was always in control, but suddenly everyone she trusted is lying--and in danger.

Sarah Rees Brennan (Author), James Langton (Narrator)

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Unaccompanied Minors: A Story from Guys Read: Funny Business

It's here: Volume One of the official Guys Read Library. Jon Scieszka's Guys Read initiative was founded on a simple premise: that young guys enjoy reading most when they have reading they can enjoy. And out of this comes a series that aims to give them just that. Ten books, arranged by theme, featuring the best of the best where writing for kids is concerned. Each book is a collection of original short stories, but these aren't your typical anthologies-each book is edgy, inventive, visual, and one-of-a-kind, featuring a different theme for guys to get excited about. Funny Business is based around the theme of-what else-humor, and if you're familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you're in store for: ten hilarious stories from some of the funniest writers around. Before you're through, you'll meet a teenage mummy; a kid desperate to take a dip in the world's largest pool of chocolate milk; a homicidal turkey; parents who hand over their son's room to a biker; the only kid in his middle school who hasn't turned into a vampire, wizard, or superhero; and more. And the contributor list includes bestselling author, award winners, and fresh new talent alike: Mac Barnett, Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paul Curtis, Kate DiCamillo (writing with Jon Scieszka), Paul Feig, Jack Gantos, Jeff Kinney, David Lubar, Adam Rex, and David Yoo. Guys Read is all about turning young readers into lifelong ones-and with this book, and each subsequent installment in the series, we aim to leave no guy unturned.

Jeff Kinney (Author), John Keating (Narrator)

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Fear Itself

Time is ticking as the countdown to total school demolition continues. But in addition to deciphering maritime clues that could save the building, Ben Pratt and his friend Jill have to stay one step ahead of Lyman, the snake posing as the school janitor'who will do anything to preserve the $30 million development deal that pays his salary. The second book in this riveting six-book series is as action-packed as the first one, culminating in a faceoff between Ben and Lyman. 'After five bells sound, time to sit down' makes for a good riddle, but Ben also knows when it's time to stand up'for Oakes School and for himself.

Andrew Clements (Author), Keith Nobbs (Narrator)

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Young Fredle

Cynthia Voigt crafts a novel about discovery, perspective, and the meaning of home all through the eyes of an affable and worried little mouse. Fredle is an earnest young fellow suddenly cast out of his cozy home behind the kitchen cabinets into the outside. It's a new world of color and texture and grass and sky. But with all that comes snakes and rain and lawnmowers and raccoons and a different sort of mouse (field mice, they're called) not entirely trustworthy. Do the dangers outweigh the thrill of discovery? Fredle's quest to get back inside soon becomes a wild adventure of predators and allies, of color and sound, of discovery and nostalgia. And, as Fredle himself will come to understand, of freedom.From the Hardcover edition.

Cynthia Voigt (Author), Wendy Carter (Narrator)

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Out at Second

Should Manny keep his promise -- even if it means putting his friend in jeopardy? When the Grizzlies' first baseman is sidelined two days before the playoffs, catcher Manny Griffin and second baseman Stu Fletcher take it upon themselves to help his replacement, Sean Wilson, become a better player. The three practice together and all is going well -- until Sean unleashes a wild throw that hits Stu right in the head! Stu is dazed, but won't let Manny call for help. In fact, he makes Manny promise not to say anything about the injury. ""I'm perfectly fine,"" he insists. ""And the team needs me."" A few days later, however, Stu starts acting funny. Manny realizes then that his friend is anything but fine. Now he faces a difficult decision: should he break his promise -- or keep silent and hope that he's not putting Stu in the danger's path?

Matt Christopher (Author), Joshua Swanson (Narrator)

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Hothead

Connor Sullivan is too humble to admit it, but he's the Orioles' best player: an all-star shortstop and a beast of a cleanup hitter. The Orioles are thankful to have someone with his skill, dedication, and good nature on their Babe Ruth League team. Lately, though, Connor hasn't been so good-natured. Maybe he's worried about things at home, or maybe he's just been working too hard-whatever the reason, his anger is out of control. When he strikes out or makes an error, he's a walking Mount Vesuvius, slamming his batting helmet and throwing his glove. His opponents dub him "Psycho Sully." Even his best friend, Jordy, starts to avoid him. Coach Hammond is ready to bench him indefinitely. Then the sports editor of the school paper threatens to do a big story on Connor's tantrums-complete with embarrassing photos. Will Connor be able to get his act together in time to help the team win the championship, or is he destined to become a champion chump on YouTube? This story, loosely based on a challenge Cal Ripken, Jr. once faced, is filled with plenty of play-by-play action to keep baseball fans riveted.

Cal Ripkin Jr., Jr. Cal Ripken, Kevin Cowherd (Author), Cal Ripkin Jr., Jr. Cal Ripken (Narrator)

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Illusions

"I don't do patrols, I don't go hunting, I just stick close to you. You live your life. I'll keep you safe," Tamani said, sweeping a lock of hair from her face. "Or die trying." Laurel hasn't seen Tamani since she begged him to let her go last year. Though her heart still aches, Laurel is confident that David was the right choice. But just as life returns to normal, Laurel realizes that a hidden enemy lies in wait. Once again, Laurel must turn to Tamani to protect and guide her, for the danger that now threatens Avalon is one that no faerie thought would ever be possible. And for the first time, Laurel cannot be sure that her side will prevail.

Aprilynne Pike (Author), Mandy Siegfried, Mandy Sigfried (Narrator)

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Junonia

Returning to the beach cottage-a cottage named Scallop-where she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice. Who will see the first dolphin this time? The first pelican? What will have changed? Stayed the same? And will this be the year she finally finds a junonia shell? Alice's friends are all returning, too. And she's certain her parents have the best party planned for her. Alice can't wait. If Alice is lucky, everything will be absolutely perfect. Will Alice be lucky?

Kevin Henkes (Author), Stina Nielsen (Narrator)

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