Audiobooks narrated by Alejandro Ruiz

"Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things? Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel, adapted for audio, about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez. When you're named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie's family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see. The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad's summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she's suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she's imagined before. But can she right some wrongs first . . . or is it too late?"

Wendy Mass (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Alex Finke, Andrew Eiden, Dominique Salvacion, E. A. Castillo, Eli Schiff, Fabian Cook, Kirsten Potter, Rae Pérez, Reena Dutt, Robert Fass, Valerie Rose Lohman, Wendy Mass (Narrator)

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The Gangster [Dramatized Adaptation]: Galactic Football League 6

"'The ongoing battle between star quarterback Quentin Barnes and team owner Gredok the Splithead is coming to a head. Endless threats and promises of ultraviolence hang on their every word. With sentients of several groups trying to manipulate or kill him, Quentin must chart a new course if he is to survive and overcome his injury to once again lead his beloved Krakens into battle. Set against the backdrop of a professional American football franchise seven centuries in the future, the Galactic Football League puts huge humans on the field with five alien races to create a game that is faster, stronger and deadlier than anything we know today. Quarterback Quentin Barnes has grown from a racist, small-town standout into a proven leader, a uniter of peoples, and the Galaxy’s most-famous being. Willing to do anything for his team, his Ionath Krakens have bound together through shared sacrifice, tragedy, devastating losses and thrilling victories. The GFL series combines science fiction, crime and blistering sports action to create a non-stop, pulse-pounding adventure that you can’t put down until the last second ticks off the clock. Performed by Michael John Casey, James Konicek, Dawn Ursula, Alejandro Ruiz, Terence Aselford, Matthew Schleigh, Eric Messner, Nick DePinto, Matthew Bassett, Rob McFadyen, Kimberly Gilbert, Mike Carnes, Mike Ciporkin, Nanette Savard, Carolyn Kashner, Jonathon Church, Mary C. Davis, Michael Glenn, Tony Nam, Chris Genebach, Tia Shearer, David Engel, Tim Carlin, Bradley Foster Smith, David Zitney, Chris Davenport, Eric Singdahlsen, Danny Gavigan, Marni Penning, Joe Mallon, Evan Casey, James J. Johnson, Richard Rohan, Colleen Delany, KenYatta Rogers, Nora Achrati, and Steven Carpenter.'"

Scott Sigler (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Dawn Ursula, Eric Messner, James Konicek, Kimberly Gilbert, Matthew Bassett, Matthew Schleigh, Michael John Casey, Nick Depinto, Rob Mcfadyen, Terence Aselford (Narrator)

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Bastille vs Evil Librarians [Dramatized Adaptation]: Alcatraz 6

"'From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, the thrilling conclusion to the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians saga. As a Knight of Crystallia, I, Bastille, swore to protect the Smedry clan from the Evil Librarians. (And believe me, screwups like them constantly need protecting.) But when Alcatraz Smedry got strapped to an altar of outdated encyclopedias to be sacrificed to the dark gods, I arrived too late?and instead his father took his place. Now Alcatraz is a blubbering mess, so it’s up to me lead the charge against his father’s killer: Biblioden, founder of the Evil Librarians?I was sure he died centuries ago!?who’s back to complete his goal of world domination. Now he’s going to use the dark powers he gained from that sacrifice against everyone not under Evil Librarian control. Being burned up from the inside is not how I plan to die, so I’d better figure out some way to stop him or we’re toast! I know Alcatraz is wrong when he swears he’s no hero. But when a hero falls short, that’s the time for everyone else to step up and do what needs to be done. Performed by Alejandro Ruiz, Carolyn Kashner, Earl Fisher, Christopher Walker, David M. Jourdan, Bradley Foster Smith, Colleen Delany, Eric Messner, Eva Wilhelm, Karen Novack, Ken Jackson, Khaya Fraites, Marni Penning, Michael John Casey, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Scott McCormick, Steve Wannall and Terence Aselford.'"

Brandon Sanderson, Janci Patterson (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Bradley Foster Smith, Carolyn Kashner, Christopher Walker, Colleen Delany, David M. Jourdan, Earl Fisher, Eric Messner, Eva Wilhelm, Karen Novack, Ken Jackson (Narrator)

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Saints of the Household

"Saints of the Household is a haunting contemporary YA about an act of violence in a small-town--beautifully told by a debut Indigenous Costa Rican-American writer--that will take your breath away. Max and Jay have always depended on one another for their survival. Growing up with a physically abusive father, the two Bribri American brothers have learned that the only way to protect themselves and their mother is to stick to a schedule and keep their heads down. But when they hear a classmate in trouble in the woods, instinct takes over and they intervene, breaking up a fight and beating their high school's star soccer player to a pulp. This act of violence threatens the brothers' dreams for the future and their beliefs about who they are. As the true details of that fateful afternoon unfold over the course of the novel, Max and Jay grapple with the weight of their actions, their shifting relationship as brothers, and the realization that they may be more like their father than they thought. They'll have to reach back to their Bribri roots to find their way forward. Told in alternating points of view using vignettes and poems, debut author Ari Tison crafts an emotional, slow-burning drama about brotherhood, abuse, recovery, and doing the right thing."

Ari Tison (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Timothy Pabon (Narrator)

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The Gangster (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]: Galactic Football League 6

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Living Beyond Borders: Growing up Mexican in America

"*'This superb anthology of short stories, comics, and poems is fresh, funny, and full of authentic YA voices revealing what it means to be Mexican American . . . Not to be missed.'--SLC, starred review *'Superlative . . . A memorable collection.' --Booklist, starred review *'Voices reach out from the pages of this anthology . . . It will make a lasting impression on all readers.' --SLJ, starred review Twenty stand-alone short stories, essays, and poems from celebrated and award-winning authors make up this YA anthology that explores the Mexican American experience. With works by Francisco X. Stork, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, David Bowles, Rubén Degollado, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Diana López, Xavier Garza, Trinidad Gonzales, Alex Temblador, Aida Salazar, Guadalupe Ruiz-Flores, Sylvia Sánchez Garza, Dominic Carrillo, Angela Cervantes, Carolyn Dee Flores, René Saldaña Jr., Justine Narro, Daniel García Ordáz, and Anna Meriano. In this mixed-media collection of short stories, personal essays, and poetry, this celebrated group of authors share the borders they have crossed, the struggles they have pushed through, and the two cultures they continue to navigate as Mexican Americans. Living Beyond Borders is at once an eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and hopeful love letter from the Mexican American community to today's young listeners. A powerful exploration of what it means to be Mexican American."

Margarita Longoria (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Kyla Garcia, Margarita Longoria (Narrator)

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The Natural Genius of Ants

"A summer ant farm grows into a learning experience for the entire family in this lyrical coming-of-age story from the award-winning author of Down to Earth. 'Endearingly executed, this gentle tale will see readers applauding as they reach the end." -Booklist, Starred Review Harvard is used to his father coming home from the hospital and telling him about all the babies he helped. But since he made the mistake at work, Dad has been quieter than usual. And now he is taking Harvard and his little brother, Roger, to Kettle Hole, Maine, for the summer. Harvard hopes this trip isn't another mistake. In the small town where he grew up, Dad seems more himself. Especially once the family decides to start an ant farm--just like Dad had as a kid! But when the mail-order ants are D.O.A., Harvard doesn't want Dad to experience any more sadness. Luckily, his new friend Neveah has the brilliant idea to use the ants crawling around the kitchen instead. But these insects don't come with directions. So the kids have a lot to learn--about the ants, each other, and how to forgive ourselves when things go wrong."

Betty Culley (Author), Alejandro Ruiz (Narrator)

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Archie: Volumes 1-6 Bundle [Dramatized Adaptation]: Archie Comics

"'WELCOME TO THE NEW RIVERDALE! ARCHIE, one of the longest-running titles in comic book history, is rebooted here in this collection that brings together two of the most talented creators in comics, Mark Waid and Fiona Staples. Together they create a surprising and definitive take on Archie's origin -- a story that has never been told. Meet America's favorite teenager Archie Andrews, his oddball, food-loving best friend Jughead, girl-next-door Betty and well-to-do snob Veronica Lodge as they embark on a modern reimagining of the beloved Archie world. It's all here: the love triangle, friendship, humor, charm, and lots of fun -- but with a decidedly modern twist! If classic Archie is a Saturday morning cartoon, this new series is prime time! Adapted from Archie issues and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. This bundle includes volumes 1-6.'"

Audrey Mok, Fiona Staples, Ian Flynn, Jack Morelli, Joe Eisma, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Mark Waid, Pete Woods, Ryan Jampole, Thomas Pitilli, Veronica Fish (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Alysia Beltran, Bradley Foster Smith, Darius Johnson, Joel David Santner, Laura C. Harris, Niusha Nawab, Robb Moreira, Sara Matsui-Colby, Steven Carpenter, Triya Leong (Narrator)

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Archie Horror Bundle [Dramatized Adaptation]: Jughead the Hunger: Volumes 1-3 and Vampironica: Volum

"'Archie's Madhouse collects four stories from the terrifying horror series that tears through Riverdale's cast of characters. Jughead Jones has always had an insatiable appetite... but what if his hunger came from a sinister place? When a murderous menace is on the prowl, taking the lives of some of the most well-known and esteemed inhabitants of Riverdale, Jughead and his family's dark legacy comes to light. Veronica Lodge, a cheerleader at Riverdale Senior High who becomes a strigoi or a vampiress after being bitten by Ivan, a blood sucker, hundreds of years her senior. Forced to contend with this new, radical transformation, Veronica must deal with the prospect of feeding on her own small-town cohorts. She protects the people of Riverdale from other vampires as she attempts to break the curse on her and the other victims by destroying the master vampire. Adapted from the issues and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!'"

Frank Tieri, Greg Smallwood, Joe Eisma, Meg Smallwood, Michael Walsh, Pat & Tim Kennedy (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Bradley Foster Smith, Eric Messner, Joel David Santner, Laura C. Harris, Matthew Schleigh, Nanette Savard, Rob Mcfadyen, Robb Moreira, Tanja Milojevic, Triya Leong (Narrator)

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Archie: Volume 6 [Dramatized Adaptation]: Archie Comics

"'It all comes down to this! Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. This audiobook captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie's original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character's all-ages appeal. The Riverdale gang—held hostage by Cheryl Blossom’s father! Reggie—at last paying for his crimes! And when all is said and done, Riverdale is turned upside down once more! Adapted from Archie issues and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. Performed by Bradley Foster Smith, Robb Moreira, Joel David Santner, Rayner Gabriel, Triya Leong, Yasmin Tuazon, Terence Aselford, Laura C. Harris, Alejandro Ruiz, Jason Keller, Wyn Delano, Tanja Milojevic, Rob McFadyen, Matthew Schleigh, Niusha Nawab, Dawn Ursula, Colleen Delany, Nazia Chaudhry, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Holly Adams, Ken Jackson, Sara Matsui-Colby, Michael John Casey, Nicole Perez, Torian Brackett, Shravan Amin, Nanette Savard, Rose Elizabeth Supan, and Mort Shelby.'"

Audrey Mok, Ian Flynn, Jack Morelli, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Mark Waid (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Bradley Foster Smith, Jason Keller, Joel David Santner, Laura C. Harris, Rayner Gabriel, Robb Moreira, Terence Aselford, Triya Leong, Wyn Delano, Yasmin Tuazon (Narrator)

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Archie: Volume 5 [Dramatized Adaptation]: Archie Comics

"'The all-new ARCHIE adventure continues! Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. This audiobook captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie's original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character's all-ages appeal. The fallout from OVER THE EDGE is here! One life has been destroyed, another family has been torn apart--and only the kids of Riverdale High can save their town from imploding! Adapted from Archie issues and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. Performed by Bradley Foster Smith, Robb Moreira, Triya Leong, Alejandro Ruiz, Laura C. Harris, Matthew Schleigh, Dawn Ursula, Bill Gillett, Richard Rohan, Holly Adams, Joel David Santner, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Rayner Gabriel, Shravan Amin, Rob McFadyen, Julie Hoverson, Mark Harrietha, Steven Carpenter, Wyn Delano, Nicole Perez, Jason Keller, Ken Jackson, Colleen Delany, Tanja Milojevic, Torian Brackett, Nanette Savard, Nazia Chaudhry, Scott McCormick, Yasmin Tuazon, Nora Achrati, and Sara Matsui-Colby.'"

Audrey Mok, Jack Morelli, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Mark Waid (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Bill Gillett, Bradley Foster Smith, Dawn Ursula, Holly Adams, Joel David Santner, Laura C. Harris, Matthew Schleigh, Richard Rohan, Robb Moreira, Triya Leong (Narrator)

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Archie: Volume 4 [Dramatized Adaptation]: Archie Comics 4

"The all-new ARCHIE adventure continues! Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. The audiobook captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie's original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character's all-ages appeal. Vol. 4 contains the nail-biting ''Over the Edge'' saga -- where Riverdale will never be the same... Adapted from Archie issues and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. Performed by Bradley Foster Smith, Robb Moreira, Laura C. Harris, Triya Leong, Alejandro Ruiz, Matthew Schleigh, Steven Carpenter, Terence Aselford, Joel David Santner, Scott McCormick, Holly Adams, Shravan Amin, Sara Matsui-Colby, T. Shyvonne Stewart, Bradley Foster Smith, Yasmin Tuazon, Eric Messner, Kelly Baskin, Mort Shelby, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Steve Wannall, Kevin Couto, Rob McFadyen, Bill Gillett, Colleen Delany, Jason Keller, Michael John Casey, Niusha Nawab, Joey Sourlis, Ken Jackson, Richard Rohan, Christopher Walker, and Nanette Savard."

Mark Waid, Pete Woods (Author), Alejandro Ruiz, Bradley Foster Smith, Holly Adams, Joel David Santner, Laura C. Harris, Matthew Schleigh, Robb Moreira, Scott Mccormick, Steven Carpenter, Terence Aselford, Triya Leong (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Alejandro Ruiz