Health & Family Audiobooks

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Joey Pigza can't sit still. He can't pay attention, he can't follow the rules, and he can't help it-especially when his meds aren't working. Joey's had problems ever since he was born, problems just like his dad and grandma have. And whether he's wreaking havoc on a class trip or swallowing his house key, Joey's problems are getting worse. In fact, his behavior is so off the wall that his teachers are threatening to send him to the special-ed center downtown. Joey knows he's really a good kid, but no matter how hard he tries to do the right thing, something always seems to go wrong. Will he ever get anything right?

Jack Gantos (Author), Jack Gantos (Narrator)

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Joey Pigza Loses Control

Sequel to Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, National Book Award finalist When Joey Pigza meets his dad for the first time in years, he meets a grown-up version of his old out-of-control self. Carter Pigza is as wired as Joey used to be-before his stint in special ed, and before he got his new meds. Joey's mom reluctantly agrees that he can stay with his dad for a summer visit, which sends Joey racing with sky-high hpes that he and Carter can finally get to know each other. But as the weeks whirl by, Carter has bigger plans in mind: He decides that just as he has pulled himself up by his own bootstraps, Joey can do the same and become as normal as any kid, without the help of a doctor's prescription. Carter believes Joey can do it, and Joey wants to believe him more than anything in the world. Here is the continuation of the acclaimed Joey Pigza story, affirming not only that Joey Pigza is a true original but that it runs in the family.

Jack Gantos (Author), Jack Gantos (Narrator)

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Joey and Johnny, the Ninjas: Get Mooned

Congratulations! By turning this book over, you have effectively snuck up on the two ninjas on the front cover. STRIKE NOW! Find your own inner ninja and release the five-headed hydra palm, or perform the spinning ax-kick of One Thousand Band-Aids. Go ahead, you could use the training. I can tell. Perhaps I will let you take their places at my school, Kick Foot Academy. There you will learn the secret ways of the NINJA. Within this volume lay the answers to all these questions: -How do you take attendance in stealth class? -Can Joey and Johnny be bested by a mollusk? -When is Soup Day? Why should you fear it? -Will Red Moon Academy truly stop at nothing to shut down KFA? You are moments away from knowing this and more. Join Joey and Johnny as they attempt to survive their classes, fulfill impossible missions, and defeat Red Moon. You will find, as they have, that the path of the ninja is long, dangerous, and very slippery in socks. . . .

Chris Pallace, Kevin Serwacki (Author), Mark Turetsky (Narrator)

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Joe Flow: Joe Flow the magpie inspires all who meet him with his unwavering resilience, patience and

Joe Flow is a much admired and treasured bird, as he inspires those around him with his tenacity and patience in the face of mishaps which seem to befall him. He is learning the art of, 'Going with the flow,' hence his nick name, 'Joe Flow', which he has been affectionately given by those who are inspired by his unwavering determination to remain calm in the face of adversity.

Carmer Hook (Author), Roger Harrison (Narrator)

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Jo's Boys, and How They Turned Out

Louisa May Alcott's continuing tales of the March family, especially Jo, as she records the day-to-day occurrences at her school in this, the third novel in the sequence begun in Little Women and Little Men.

Louisa May Alcott (Author), Tavia Gilbert (Narrator)

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Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend

Hello/Boozhoo—meet Jo Jo Makoons! Full of pride, joy, and plenty of humor, this first book in an all-new chapter book series by Dawn Quigley celebrates a spunky young Ojibwe girl who loves who she is. Jo Jo Makoons Azure is a spirited seven-year-old who moves through the world a little differently than anyone else on her Ojibwe reservation. It always seems like her mom, her kokum (grandma), and her teacher have a lot to learn—about how good Jo Jo is at cleaning up, what makes a good rhyme, and what it means to be friendly. Even though Jo Jo loves her #1 best friend Mimi (who is a cat), she’s worried that she needs to figure out how to make more friends. Because Fern, her best friend at school, may not want to be friends anymore… The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.

Dawn Quigley (Author), Jennifer Bobiwash (Narrator)

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Jo Jo Makoons: Fancy Pants

Filled with lots of glitter, raised pinkies, and humorous misunderstandings, this second book in the Jo Jo Makoons series—written by Dawn Quigley—is filled with the joy of a young Ojibwe girl discovering her very own special shine from the inside out. First grader Jo Jo Makoons knows how to do a lot of things, like how to play jump rope, how to hide her peas in her milk, and how to be helpful in her classroom. But there’s one thing Jo Jo doesn’t know how to do: be fancy. She has a lot to learn before her Aunt Annie’s wedding! Favorite purple unicorn notebook in hand, Jo Jo starts exploring her Ojibwe community to find ways to be fancy. The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Dawn Quigley (Author), Jennifer Bobiwash (Narrator)

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Jip, His Story

Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction They tell Jip he tumbled off the back of a wagon when he was small, and no one ever came back for him. He never had a reason to question this tale-but then a stranger shows up and begins asking about him around town. Who is this man, and could he possibly know something about Jip's past?

Katherine Paterson (Author), Jennifer Van Dyck (Narrator)

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Jinxed!: The Curious Curse of Cora Bell (Jinxed, #1)

FROM THE TALENTED AUTHOR OF WHIMSY & WOE COMES A SERIES ABOUT CORA, AN ORPHAN WHO COULD BE MAGICAL! Cora is eleven-years-old and missing one eye. She lives with an elderly lady named Dot in a room hidden behind a wall. In a crowded, industrial city, where everyone looks out for themselves, Cora and Dot hunt and sell rare and exotic things - apple seeds, silver forks, shoe polish. Until one day, Cora finds a few words scribbled on a piece of paper. She takes it home and says the words aloud. Then two plump, hairy fairies named Tick and Tock crash land in her path to warn her that she is in terrible danger. Cora has unknowingly summoned a sinister creature known as a Jinx. Jinxes eat magical beings and once they have a scent, they never forget it. But Cora isn't a magical being . . . is she? Quickly, Cora is thrown headfirst into a world filled with magic, necromancers, shape-shifters, enchantresses, fairies, nightwalkers, witches and giants. Jinxed! is the beginning of a very exciting magical new series from the talented author of Whimsy & Woe.

Rebecca Mcritchie (Author), Eloise Oxer (Narrator)

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Jinxed

The Golden Compass for the digital age! When a coding star enters an elite technology academy, she discovers a world of competition, intrigue, and family secrets?plus a robotic companion that isn't what it seems. Lacey Chu has always dreamed of working as an engineer for MONCHA, the biggest tech firm in the world and the company behind the 'baku'?a customizable 'pet' with all the capabilities of a smartphone. But when Lacey is rejected by the elite academy that promises that future, she's crushed. One night, Lacey comes across the broken form of a highly advanced baku. After she repairs it, the cat-shaped baku she calls Jinx opens its eyes and somehow gets her into her dream school. But Jinx is different than any other baku she's ever seen...He seems real. As Lacey settles into life at school, competing with the best students in a battle of the bakus that tests her abilities, she learns that Jinx is part of a dangerous secret. Can Lacey hold on to Jinx and her dreams for the future?

Amy Mcculloch (Author), Catherine Ho (Narrator)

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Jingle Jangle: The Invention of Jeronicus Jangle: (Movie Tie-In)

A joyful middle grade novel based on the Netflix holiday film Jingle Jangle: A Chistmas Journey, starring Phylicia Rashad, Forrest Whitaker, Anika Noni Rose, Keegan Michael Key, and newcomer Madalen Mills, about an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention, that if they can get it to work in time for the holidays, could change their lives forever. A delightful middle grade story based on the Netflix holiday film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey! A holiday tale set in the snow-covered town of Cobbleton, Jingle Jangle follows eccentric toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker) whose fanciful inventions burst with whimsy and wonder. But when a betrayal by a former protégé (Keegan-Michael Key) leaves Jeronicus withdrawn and down on his luck, it's up to his bright and adventurous granddaughter, Journey (newcomer Madalen Mills) - and a singularly magical invention - to save the day. From the imagination of writer/director David E. Talbert and producer Lyn Sisson-Talbert, featuring original music by John Legend, Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan, and Michael Diskint. Jingle Jangle reminds you that anything is possible...if you believe. 'Square Root Of Possible' Words and Music by Philip Lawrence, Michael Diskint, Davy Nathan © 2020 PL1 LLC (GMR) and PL2 LLC (ASCAP), All Rights for PL1 LLC (GMR) Administered by WARNER GEO MET RIC MUSIC (GMR), All Rights for PL2 LLC (ASCAP) Administered by WC MUSIC CORP. (ASCAP), All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission of ALFRED MUSIC; Open Ground Music (ASCAP); Anna Mae Music (BMI); Maisie Grooves (GMR); Maisie Anthems (ASCAP)

David E. Talbert, Lyn Sisson-Talbert (Author), Lyn Sisson-Talbert, Phylicia Rashad (Narrator)

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Jim Botón y Lucas el maquinista

La isla de Lummerland, una pequeña isla en el que la vida puede significar tranquilidad, paz y armonía, pero eso cambiará en el momento en que llegue un incógnito paquete.Un paquete con una sorpresa, que involucra a la locomotora llamada Emma, que es navegada por Lucas el maquinista. Ese paquete será la razón para una aventura sin igual, donde atravesarán mares como barcos, estarán con dragones y podrán llegar al fin del mundo. Así nuestro relato comienza.

Michael Ende (Author), Fernando Barber (Narrator)

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