Mystery & Fantasy Audiobooks

Lost Sci-Fi Books 131 thru 135

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 131 thru 135 - Five Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s 50s and 60s - The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury - Mad, impossible world! Sun-blasted by day, cold-wracked by night—and life condensed by radiation into eight days! Sim eyed the Ship—if he only dared reach it and escape! ... but it was more than half an hour distant—the limit of life itself! - A Practical Man's Guide by Jack Vance - Ralph Banks, editor of Popular Crafts Monthly, was a short stocky man with a round pink face, a crisp crew-cut, an intensely energetic manner. - Christmas on Ganymede by Isaac Asimov - Consider the problems of miners who work on Ganymede, moon of Jupiter, 390,000,000 miles from earth: isolated on a world so different from our own, surrounded by beings who know nothing of our traditions, how might these men teach their alien work-mates how we celebrate Christmas? - A Walk in the Dark by Arthur C. Clarke - Fear and misfortune stalk the strange byways of a lonely planet - The Repairman by Harry Harrison - Being an interstellar trouble shooter wouldn’t be so bad … if I could shoot the trouble!"

Arthur C. Clarke, Harry Harrison, Isaac Asimov, Jack Vance, Ray Bradbury (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 131 thru 140

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 131 thru 140 - Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury - A Practical Man's Guide by Jack Vance - Christmas on Ganymede by Isaac Asimov - A Walk in the Dark by Arthur C. Clarke - The Repairman by Harry Harrison - Progeny by Philip K. Dick - Watchbird by Robert Sheckley - The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells - Home is the Spaceman by George O. Smith - The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long"

Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Belknap Long, George O. Smith, H.G. Wells, Harry Harrison, Isaac Asimov, Jack Vance, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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25 Super Short Sci-Fi Stories

"25 Super Short Sci-Fi Stories from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s - More than 3 hours of vintage sci-fi! This collection of amazing short stories includes stories by several legendary vintage science fiction authors, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke and some authors you've probably never heard of. They're short, spooky, unusual, shocking and surprising."

Allen K. Lang, Arthur C. Clarke, August Derleth, Carl W. Ganzlin, Edward Halibut, Fredric Brown, Fritz Leiber, George T. Spillman, Harry Fletcher, Henry Kuttner, I. M. Bukstein, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Richard O. Lewis, Robert Sheckley, Robert Zacks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Unfortunate Wishes of Nelly Young

"From bestselling author Beth Garrod comes a fantastically funny wish fulfilment story. Perfect for fans of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks and The Amazing Edie Eckhart. Secondary school is ninety-eight days away, which means I'm running out of time to break free from my totally embarrassing nickname Breaking News Nelly . . . Why did it have to be me who tripped playing netball and smashed a TV camera during the live report on our new sports hall opening?! I desperately need a relaunch, but it's hard when you have the worst luck in the world! At least I have my best friends Clara and Jas. Even though nothing ever seems to go right for us, we've always been in it together. Like the time we wrote down our ultimate wishes but knew they wouldn't come true . . . until they did! Now more and more of our wishes are being granted, and we're having the best time ever! Maybe my fortunes have changed and I have the chance to ditch my old identity and become Totally Cool Nelly. Surely absolutely nothing is about to go wrong . . .? Praise for Sister Switch: 'Hilarious!' Jenny Valentine, author of A Girl Called Joy 'Blistering funny, this book is a joyous, sunny, heart-warming treat!' Simon James Green, author of Life of Riley 'World-class and whip-smart comedy.' Sibéal Pounder, author of the Bad Mermaid series 'Beth Garrod is the queen of capturing those funny-awful-awkward teen moments and she creates such warm, loveable and relatable characters!' Perdita Cargill, author of Diary of an Accidental Witch"

Beth Garrod (Author), Imogen Wilde (Narrator)

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Flock Horror

"The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps. Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything – including giant mutant spiders or snake-like parasites that burrow into your brain. But when a terrifying new enemy attacks from above it seems they have met their ultimate match . . . how can they defeat giant vampire birds? With summer term in full force – and sports day and prom night on the horizon – the whole school is in danger. The gang need a plan to bring safety to the skies once more . . ."

Jennifer Killick (Author), Marlowe Chan-Reeves (Narrator)

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Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels: A superhero adventure perfect for Marvel and DC fans!

"The epic second book in the action-packed superhero series. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson, Amari and the Night Brothers and Black Panther. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer!  Check out the complete series - Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun is out now and Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn is out March 2024. And don't miss Onyeka and the Secret Superhero, the special World Book Day story coming February 2024!  'Onyeka is the superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars '[A] thrilling adventure that wraps up with a satisfying ending. Triumphant.' Kirkus    Having uncovered head teacher Dr Dòyìnbó's hidden agenda behind the Academy of the Sun, Onyeka and her friends are on the run. When their last safe house is uncovered, Onyeka turns to the Rogues, a group of rebels that have been trying to expose Dr Dòyìnbó's lies for years. Joining forces, will the two groups be able to defeat their shared nemesis, or is there a new danger on the horizon for the Solari? Praise for Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: 'Brilliant characters, action-packed plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs   'An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency   'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tọlá Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain   'A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy 'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"

Tolá Okogwu (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Skyriders

"A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year Amazon Best Book of the Month Florida Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Nominee Colorado Book Award Finalist Ohio Buckeye Book Award List Reading the West Award List Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee Wings of Fire meets Skandar and the Unicorn Thief in this epic fantasy adventure set in a world where human and skysteed share a deep bond of friendship and love. When monsters emerge to attack the empire, it's up to Kiesandra and her beloved winged horse N'Rah to prove to herself and the imperial army that she has what it takes to lead them to victory . . . and survival. Thirteen-year-old Kiesandra's best friend isn't human, but that doesn't stop her from sharing jokes and secrets with her winged horse, N'Rah. She, like every other person with a skysteed, can communicate with N'Rah through her mind. Their bond is critical when one day, monsters from long ago reemerge to ravage a nearby village. No one knows how to fight the fearsome chimerae except Kie's uncle . . . and now Kie. Injured in the battle, Uncle Dug makes her promise to bring his attack plan and weapons to the capital. Kie reluctantly agrees. At the palace, she and N'Rah attempt to gain the trust of the royals and train the army in Dug's lessons. But how can a young girl and her skysteed convince anyone that only they know how to defeat the deadly monsters? Buzzing with action, heart, and friendship, this first book in the Skyriders series show that kids can achieve the impossible-especially with flying horses on their side."

Polly Holyoke (Author), Emily Woo Zeller (Narrator)

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The Secret of Glendunny #2: The Searchers

"''Magical, exciting, and deeply moving. Lasky’s perfectly constructed fantasy is told in beautifully descriptive, soaring language, with invented words and names feeling just right and an abundance of detailed information about each animal’s habitat, attributes, and physiology.'' —Kirkus (starred review) Newbery Honor winner Kathryn Lasky, author of the bestselling Guardians of Ga’Hoole series, delivers the second book in her new middle grade adventure series about a colony of beavers on a courageous quest to save the swan that protects their world. Return to the brilliant, adventure-filled world of Glendunny. Dunwattle and Locksley are going on their greatest journey yet in their search for their beloved mother figure, Elsinore the swan, who has been kidnapped by dark forces. Little do they know, they have a much larger expedition in store when they discover other persecuted animals and baby otters being held against their will for nefarious purposes. Will they be able to save Elsinore, the innocent animals, and themselves? Join Dunwattle and Locksley as they embark on this winding adventure, explore unknown lands beyond their pond, and endeavor to save their world and all the creatures in it."

Kathryn Lasky (Author), James Fouhey (Narrator)

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The Other Edie Trimmer

"Brought to you by Penguin. 'I seemed to be seeing double. I saw two Edies instead of one - but they weren't the same.' Edie is fascinated by Victorian times, and she's just desperate to be cast in the lead role of her drama club production of Oliver. When she's given a real Victorian notebook she's determined to write the best story ever, all about a girl in a workhouse. But when she starts writing, something strange happens. Edie finds herself in Victorian London. She feels the same, but everything around her is completely different to what she knows. Soon, she realises she's living the life of another Edie Trimmer - and is in danger of being sent to a real workhouse! Will she forget everything she knows about her other life - and will she ever be able to make it back to her family? A heart-warming time slip adventure about family and friendship from the much-loved, bestselling Jacqueline Wilson. ©2023 Jacqueline Wilson (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Jacqueline Wilson (Author), Jenny Walser (Narrator)

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Hamra and the Jungle of Memories

"A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, Hanna Alkaf. Courage is the strongest magic there is. On Hamra's thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand to run in the Langkawi jungle that looms behind her home. No one has remembered her special day. And so, stifled and angry, Hamra ignores something she shouldn’t: the rules of the jungle. Always ask permission before you enter. Hamra walks boldly in. Never take what isn’t yours. Hamra finds the most perfect jambu and picks it. Of course, rules exist for a reason, and soon an enormous weretiger is stalking her dreams, demanding payment for her crimes—and Hamra embarks on a quest deep into the jungle to set things right. For fans of Ikegna and A Tale Dark and Grimm comes a story of a brave heroine, a beguiling villain, fantastical worlds, magical adventures, and a journey that will remind you that hope, friendship, and love endures all."

Hanna Alkaf (Author), Samantha Tan (Narrator)

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The Ultimate (Animorphs #50)

"Really big trouble is an understatement these days. The war with the Yeerks is full on -- and it's definitely going to get worse. But Cassie and the other Animorphs have a lot more going on than just trying to stay alive. Now they've got to actively protect their families and the free Hork-Bajir. And they no longer believe they can do it alone. The Yeerks are just too powerful.So Cassie and the others have to ask themselves a very important question: Is it time to increase their numbers? They all remember what happened with David -- the Animorph gone bad. But this time do they really have a choice?"

K. A. Applegate (Author), Sisi Aisha Johnson (Narrator)

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Stink: Fairy vs Boy: A Stink Adventure

"Shortlisted for The Week Jr Children’s Book of the Year: Audiobook! A laugh-out-loud cartoon-filled adventure for 7+ readers, featuring the world’s funniest fairy, from the bestselling author of The Land of Roar. Perfect for fans of Loki, Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid Ridiculously funny and packed full of cartoons on every page! Before you read my diary here is some stuff you need to know: 1 I’m 11 years old 2 I love drawing cartoons 3 I have two pet rats called Tony and Noah. 4 I also have a FAIRY called Stink . . . Danny Todd is desperate to be normal and fit in at school so he isn’t happy when he opens a fairy door and a REAL fairy flies out. Stink turns Danny’s life upside down. She hides in his hair, swims in his cereal, rides his rats and accidentally shrinks his best friend. Danny HAS to get rid of Stink, but she won’t go away until he’s helped her earn gold nuggets to get new wings. Can Danny help Stink do a good deed or is he going to be stuck with his fairy forever?"

Jenny Mclachlan (Author), Caius Nicholas (Narrator)

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