Health & Family Audiobooks

Spies at Mount Vernon

Dead drops, cyphers, and invisible ink are all part of a mystery that even spymaster George Washington would love.Sam, Derek, and Caitlin love solving mysteries, and when they visit Washington, DC, spies are lurking. What starts out as a fun game of pretend on the National Mall turns all too real when they follow a mysterious man to a meeting deep within the Capitol. To keep government secrets from falling into the wrong hands, the kids must work with federal agents and travel to historic Mount Vernon for a state dinner with the president and his son. Dead drops, cyphers and spy chases are all part of what might be their most dangerous adventure ever—if it isn’t their last. Spies at Mount Vernon is the seventh book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it also makes a great standalone read. The story is the perfect complement to social studies units covering George Washington as well as field trips and family vacations to Washington, DC and Mount Vernon.  If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you’ll love author Steven K. Smith’s exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from Virginia history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!

Steven K. Smith (Author), Tom Mcelroy (Narrator)

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Spindlefish and Stars

Inspired by Greek mythology, this spellbinding fantasy invites readers to seek connections, to forge their own paths, and to explore the power of storytelling in our interwoven histories. In which a story is spun. And unspun. Clothilde has lived her whole life in the shadows with her (sometimes) thieving and (always) ailing father. But when he fails to meet her one morning, sending her instead a mysterious ticket of half-paffage, Clo finds herself journeying across the sea to reunite with him. The ticket, however, leaves her on a sunless island inhabited only by creaking fishermen, a rumpled old woman, a piggish cat, and a moon-cheeked boy named Cary. Clo is quickly locked away and made to spend her days in unnerving chores with the island's extraordinary fish, while the old woman sits nearby weaving an endless gray tapestry. Frustrated and aching with the loss of her father, Clo must unravel the mysteries of the island and all that's hidden in the vast tapestry's threads -- secrets both exquisite and terrible. And she must decide how much of herself to give up in order to save those she thought she'd lost forever. Inspired by Greek mythology, this spellbinding fantasy invites readers to seek connections, to forge their own paths, and to explore the power of storytelling in our interwoven histories.

Christiane M. Andrews (Author), Vanessa Johansson (Narrator)

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Spinky Sulks

Spinky is convinced that his family hates him and goes off to sulk in his hammock. His brother and sister try to make amends. His mom even brings him a beautiful tray of food. But nothing can get Spinky to stop sulking not even a circus passing by on his street! Will Spinky ever cheer up? Spinky Sulks is another delightful tale from the incomparable William Steig that will leave readers of all ages smiling. Spinky Sulks is a 1988 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year.

William Steig (Author), Meryl Streep (Narrator)

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Spirit Untamed: The Movie Novel

Relive all of your favorite moments from DreamWorks Spirit Untamed,  hitting theaters June 4, 2021, with this retelling that includes eight pages of full-color images from the animated feature film!   Lucky Prescott never really knew her late mother, Milagro Navarro, a fearless horse-riding stunt performer. Like her mother, Lucky isn't exactly a fan of rules and restrictions. When her aunt Cora moves them from their East Coast city to live in Miradero with Lucky's father, Lucky is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy little town. She has a change of heart when she meets Spirit, a wild Mustang who shares her independent streak, and befriends two local horseback riders, Abigail Stone and Pru Granger. When a heartless horse wrangler plots to capture Spirit and his herd and auction them off to a life of captivity and hard labor, Lucky enlists her new friends and bravely embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to rescue the horse who has given her freedom, a sense of purpose, and who has helped Lucky discover a connection to her mother's legacy.   © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Claudia Guadalupe Martínez (Author), Cassandra Morris (Narrator)

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Spiritual Identity: Believe God's Revolutionary Truth

Do you fully understand your identity as a Christian? Not how you see yourself, but as God sees you? In 'Spiritual Identity,' Larry Silver unveils 24 clear and compelling aspects of the spiritual identity of every Christian, straight from the Bible. He emphasizes that our identity isn't something that we strive for, but something we are. The practical implications to Believe God's Revolutionary Truth are mind-blowing. By embracing your true identity, as described in 'Spiritual Identity,' you will reap even greater joy, confidence, and impact for the Kingdom of God and for eternity. 'It is no worthiness of our own that gives us authority in the spiritual arena and Larry gives chapter and verse to solidify the reality of that truth.' Dean Jones

Larry V Silver (Author), Larry Silver, Lisa Lander (Narrator)

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Splat the Cat Makes Dad Glad

When Dad's team loses a soccer game, Splat the Cat decides to cheer up his dad by entering them into a father-son three-legged race at the Cat School Game Day. When the race doesn't go the way Splat hopes, will he still succeed in making his dad glad again? Beginning readers will love this hilarious easy-to-read addition to the Splat series that features the "-ad" sound!

Rob Scotton (Author), Dan Bittner (Narrator)

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Splendor: A Luxe Novel

New beginnings. Shocking revelations. Unexpected endings. A spring turns into summer, Elizabeth relishes her new role as a young wife, while her sister, Diana, searches for adventure abroad. But when a surprising clue about their father's death comes to light, the Holland girls wonder at what cost a life of splendor comes. Carolina Broad, society's newest darling, fans a flame from her past, oblivious to how it might burn her future. Penelope Schoonmaker is finally Manhattan royalty but when a real prince visits the city, she covets a title that comes with a crown. Her husband, Henry, bravely went to war, only to discover that his father's rule extends well beyond New York's shores and that fighting for love may prove a losing battle. In the dramatic conclusion to the bestselling Luxe series, New York's most dazzling socialites chase dreams, cling to promises, and tempt fate. As society watches what will become of the city's oldest families and newest fortunes, one question remains: Will its stars fade away or will they shine ever brighter?

Anna Godbersen (Author), Nina Siemaszko (Narrator)

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Splintered

This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of Underland, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental hospital years before. This family curse stretches back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alyssa might be crazy, but she manages to keep it together. For now.  When her mother’s mental health takes a turn for the worse, Alyssa learns that what she thought was fiction is based in terrifying reality. The real Wonderland is a place far darker and more twisted than Lewis Carroll ever let on. There, Alyssa must pass a series of tests, including draining an ocean of Alice’s tears, waking the slumbering tea party, and subduing a vicious bandersnatch, to fix Alice’s mistakes and save her family. She must also decide whom to trust: Jeb, her gorgeous best friend and secret crush, or the sexy but suspicious Morpheus, her guide through Wonderland, who may have dark motives of his own.

A. G. Howard (Author), Rebecca Gibel (Narrator)

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Splish-Splash

Aunt Dora takes Tina and Kevin to a water park.

Marianne Mitchell (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Spoiled

Sixteen-year-old Molly Dix has just discovered that her biological father is Brick Berlin, world-famous movie star and red-carpet regular. Intrigued (and a little terrified) by her Hollywood lineage, Molly moves to Los Angeles and plunges headfirst into the deep of Beverly Hills celebrity life. Just as Molly thinks her life couldn't get any stranger, she meets Brooke Berlin, her gorgeous, spoiled half sister, who welcomes Molly to la-la land with a smothering dose "sisterly love"...but in this town, nothing is ever what it seems. Set against a world of Redbull-fuelled stylists, tiny tanned girls, popped-collar guys, and Blackberry-wielding publicists, Spoiled is a sparkling debut from the writers behind the viciously funny celebrity blog GoFugYourself.com Heather Cocks is a die-hard sports fan, a Leo, an ex-reporter, a Notre Dame grad, a dual citizen of the U.S. and U.K., a sandwich enthusiast, and a former producer for America's Next Top Model. Jessica Morgan is a Southern California native and UCLA alumna who has produced reality shows ranging from Growing Up Gotti to the docu-series 30 Days. She collects shoes, books, and unpaid parking tickets. Both ladies live in Los Angeles and watch almost everything on the CW. Together, Heather and Jessica skewer celebrity fashion crimes on their popular blog, Go Fug Yourself, which draws millions of monthly readers and made Entertainment Weekly's Must List. Their dispatches from the front rows are routinely the most-read pieces on New York magazine's Web site during Fashion Week. This is their first novel for young adults.

Heather Cocks, Jessica Morgan (Author), Cathleen Macanerny (Narrator)

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SpongeBob Squarepants #4: The World's Greatest Valentine

On Valentine’s Day, SpongeBob makes the biggest, sweetest valentine ever for his best friend, Patrick. But when a herd of chocolate-eating scallops threaten the valentine’s arrival, SpongeBob has to come up with a new plan. Can SpongeBob save the day?

Terry Collins (Author), Mr. Lawrence (Narrator)

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Spookie The Chihuahua: Who Defeated The Bear

"Why was he barking? Because his family was in danger and he didn't want that big scary thing to get his family. He didn't know what a bear was. The only way he knew it was a bear was because he heard one of the kids say, "Bear!" He heard mamma scream, "Bear!" He heard daddy scream something that wasn't repeatable in church and followed by "...Bear!" "A Bear?" Spookie thought" God helped David kill a bear"Spookie is a very young Chihuahua placed in a new Home .He has anxiety and fears and adjustment issues.He is a very small dog with a very big heart but lots of fears. Spookie takes a Journey that leads to Faith and changes from the inside out as a family vacation brings him face to face with His Fear.You read the story to find out how can a Chihuahua Defeat a Bear, but Love for His family is Greater than his Fear.Spookie the Chihuahua is based on Bub our 2nd Chi who happened to be afraid of his own shadow, and stories I would tell Angie (my favorite Girl) who came to live in our home at age 3. Love really is greater than Fear .

Len Parsons (Author), Millian Quinteros (Narrator)

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