Audiobooks Narrated by Gabrielle De Cuir

Laddertop 2

Basic training is over. For eleven-year-old Robbi, the real work on the Laddertop station begins … even as its strange, dark secrets grow more compelling. With the help of mentally-linked robot companions, she and an elite crew of children perform the dangerous maintenance work on the Power Web. But only Robbi keeps having urgent dreams from The Givers, the alien species who bestowed upon humans all the Laddertop technology. Meanwhile, her best friend Azure goes from Laddertop reject to a recruit for a secret research mission, led by a group of rebels who don’t trust that the Givers mean no harm. Though on different paths, the two friends’ destinies soon collide, as they decipher an alien message and solve an ancient mystery that could either save the Earth from invasion … or trigger its imminent destruction.

Emily Janice Card, Orson Scott Card (Author), A Full Cast, Bahni Turpin, Gabrielle De Cuir, Judy Young, Kirby Heyborne, Mirron Willis, Paul Boehmer, Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator)

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The Red Fairy Book

It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. Three-headed trolls, horses that carry their masters up mountains of glass, giants and dwarfs, monsters and magicians, fairies and ogres-these are the companions who will thrill young boys and girls of all lands and all times, as Andrew Lang's phenomenally successful collections of stories have proved. From the day that they were first printed, the Lang fairy-tale books of many colors have entertained thousands of boys and girls, as they have also brought pleasure to the many parents who have read these unforgettable classics to their children. In addition to such familiar favorites as "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Rapunzel," "The Ratcatcher" ("The Pied Piper"), and "Snowdrop" ("Snow White"), The Red Fairy Book contains a wonderful collection of lesser-known tales from French, German, Danish, Russian, and Romanian sources. A tale from Norse mythology recounts the old story of Sigurd and Brynhild; tales by the great Madame d'Aulnoy include "Graciosa and Percinet" and "Princess Rosette"; lesser-known tales from Grimm's collection include "The Three Dwarfs," "Mother Holle," and "The Golden Goose." All in all, this collection contains thirty-seven stories, all narrated in the clear, lively prose for which Lang was famous. Not only are Lang's generally conceded to be the best English versions of standard stories, his collections are the richest and widest in range. His position as one of England's foremost folklorists as well as his first-rate literary abilities makes his collections unmatchable in the English language.

Andrew Lang (Author), Claire Bloom, Emily Janice Card, Gabrielle De Cuir, John Rubinstein, Justine Eyre, Kate Orsini, Orson Scott Card, Paul Boehmer, Stefan Rudnicki, Susan Hanfield (Narrator)

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Tallchief

Growing up on the Osage Indian reservation, Maria Tallchief was a gifted pianist and dancer. According to Osage tradition, women are not permitted to dance, but Maria's parents recognized her gifts and allowed her to break the rule. Then when Maria reached the age of twelve, her father told her it was time to choose between her two loves. Maria chose ballet. It was a decision that would change not only the course of her life, but the face of classical ballet in America. The fascinating story of Maria Tallchief's rise to become America's prima ballerina will captivate young listeners.

Maria Tallchief, Rosemary Wells (Author), Connie Mustang, Gabrielle De Cuir (Narrator)

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Moonborn

Livvy Foster has a new heart, home, and a place in the powerful halls of House Windhook. The fall of Sliver was only the beginning of a civil war that sees angels from across the sky challenge each other to lead a world in which the past and the future are connected by a storm crafted from time, ambition, and power.When House Selinus attempts to bend the light of days in order to become the supreme power in an apocalyptic future, they confront a goddess who is older than time itself-and she'll stop at nothing to get the one soul who escaped her deadly grasp: Livvy.With deceit, war, and love swirling in the clouds above the shattered world that was once Livvy's home, she'll be asked to do something a girl with a broken heart never thought possible.Fight for Windhook. Fight for her world.Take wing with Livvy, one heartbeat at a time.

Terry Maggert (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir, Gabrielle de Cuir (Narrator)

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Ethereal Entanglements

Portland has a Knight problem Now that the Spirit Knights have accepted sixteen-year-old Claire into their order, she just has to convince all its Knights she belongs. Forced into a test to prove her worth, she discovers more than anyone wants her to. Meanwhile, Justin runs around playing janitor. He's made some big messes, but cleaning them up puts him on a new path, one he never imagined his future could hold. All on Thanksgiving. In this third installment of the Spirit Knights series, Claire thinks she knows what must be done to save herself and the world from the plague of ghosts the Spirit Knights have left behind. If she's wrong, there may be nothing left to save.

Lee French (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir, Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator)

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Backyard Dragons

Portland has a dragon problem. Now genuinely a Spirit Knight, sixteen-year-old Claire wants to know everything about the job. Fate dumps a dragon on her and she only has more questions. She knows how much she needs training and wishes she could snap her fingers to learn everything at once. Justin can answer Claire's questions, but between his demanding young daughters, his sarcastic horse, and the recent loss of his own mentor, he'd rather just be a Knight. No one told him adopting an apprentice would devour all his free time and dredge up the past. In this sequel to Girls Can't Be Knights, Claire and Justin face dragons, ghosts, witches, echoes, and memories. Their survival and the fate of Portland may depend on Justin's intellect. They're doomed. "A clever, feel-good opening to a fantasy series with a tenacious heroine."-Kirkus Reviews on Girls Can't Be Knights

Lee French (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir, Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator)

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The Let's Visit Dublin!, Let's Visit Maui!, Let's Visit Saint Petersburg!

The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry, and their family as they explore the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities around the world. This series is an informative and exciting way to introduce children to travel, different countries and customs, history, landmarks, and more-sure to win the hearts of young listeners. Join Bella and Harry as they travel to Dublin with their family to visit the Ha'penny Bridge and Trinity College Library. Take side trips to the Giant's Causeway, Blarney Castle, and the Cliffs of Moher. Learn about local cuisine (Irish stew and Irish soda bread) and basic local phrases. Then join Bella and Harry as they travel to Maui with their family to visit the Haleakala National Park (and see a volcano crater), walk on the Honokalani black sand beach, and travel the Hana Highway. Take side trips to the Wailau Waterfall, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and visit the Big Island of Hawaii. Learn how to do the hula, attend a luau, discover local cuisine (such as poi), and learn basic local phrases. Lastly, join Bella and Harry as they travel to Saint Petersburg with their family to visit the Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace, Peterhof Palace, and other magnificent places. Learn about local cuisine and basic local phrases as well. The comedic and informative adventures of Bella and Harry will stimulate children's imaginations and foster a thirst for understanding the world in which they live.

Lisa Manzione (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Bella & Harry, Vol. 5: Let's Visit Istanbul!, Let's Visit Jerusalem!, Let's Visit

The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry, and their family as they explore the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities around the world. This series is an informative and exciting way to introduce children to travel, different countries and customs, history, landmarks, and more-sure to win the hearts of young listeners. Join Bella and Harry as they travel to Istanbul with their family and visit the Bosphorus River, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. Along the way, local cuisine (such as menemen) is introduced to the listener. Then join Bella and Harry as they travel to Jerusalem with their family and visit Masada, the Western Wall, and the Old City. Along the way, learn about local cuisine (such as shawarma and knafeh) as well as basic Hebrew phrases. Lastly, join Bella and Harry as they travel to Vancouver with their family and visit Whistler Mountain, Stanley Park, and other fun places. Along the way, walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge, explore Grouse Mountain and Vancouver Island, and sample the local cuisine. The comedic and informative adventures of Bella and Harry will stimulate children's imaginations and foster a thirst for understanding the world in which they live. "A helpful tool in preparing...children for the trip."-School Library Journal on Let's Visit Istanbul! "To be there when [a Wireless Theatre live radio drama] is being recorded is thrilling!"-Guardian (London)

Lisa Manzione (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Bella & Harry, Vol. 4: Let's Visit Edinburgh!, Let's Visit Rome!, Let's Visit Berl

The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry, and their family as they explore the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities around the world. This series is an informative and exciting way to introduce children to travel, different countries and customs, history, landmarks, and more-sure to win the hearts of young listeners. Join Bella and Harry as they travel to Edinburgh with their family and see Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Botanic Garden, and enjoy a trip to Loch Ness to search for Nessie! Along the way, local cuisine (such Dundee cake) is introduced to the listener. Then join Bella and Harry as they travel to Rome with their family and see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and other sites. Along the way, local cuisine (such as antipasti) and basic Italian words are introduced. Lastly, join Bella and Harry as they travel to Berlin with their family to visit the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, Charlottenburg Palace, and other fun places. Take a side trip to Potsdam, enjoy some local cuisine (bratwurst), and learn basic local phrases. The comedic and informative adventures of Bella and Harry will stimulate children's imaginations and foster a thirst for understanding the world in which they live.

Lisa Manzione (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir (Narrator)

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Expiration Day

Expiration Day is an insightful coming-of-age novel set in the near future by debut author William Campbell Powell. It is the year 2049, and humanity is on the brink of extinction. Tania Deeley has always been told that she's a rarity: a human child in a world where most children are sophisticated androids manufactured by Oxted Corporation. When a decline in global fertility ensued, it was the creation of these near-perfect human copies called teknoids that helped to prevent the utter collapse of society. Though she has always been aware of the existence of teknoids, it is not until her first day at the Lady Maud High School for Girls that Tania realizes that her best friend, Siân, may be one. Returning home from the summer holiday, she is shocked by how much Siân has changed. Is it possible that these changes were engineered by Oxted? And if Siân could be a teknoid, how many others in Tania's life are not real? Driven by the need to understand what sets teknoids apart from their human counterparts, Tania begins to seek answers. But time is running out. For everyone knows that on their eighteenth "birthdays," teknoids must be returned to Oxted-never to be heard from again. Told in diary format, Expiration Day is the powerful and poignant story of a young girl coming of age and discovering what it means to be truly human by a talented debut novelist. "A remarkable and heart-filled look at what it means to be human. If you're not in tears by the last chapter, you've a hard heart indeed."-Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author

William Campbell Powell (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Bella & Harry, Vol. 3: Let's Visit Athens!, Let's Visit Barcelona!, and Let's Visi

The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry, and their family as they explore the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities around the world. This series is an informative and exciting way to introduce children to travel, different countries and customs, history, landmarks, and more-sure to win the hearts of young listeners. Join Bella and Harry as they travel to Athens with their family and go to the Acropolis, the Plaka, Crete, and learn about the origin of the Olympics. Along the way, local cuisine (such as spanakopita) is sampled, and some basic Greek phrases are introduced to the inquisitive youngsters Then join Bella and Harry as they travel to Barcelona with their family and spend time at Las Ramblas, La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, and other magnificent places. Local cuisine (such as tapas) and some basic Spanish phrases are also introduced. Lastly, join Bella and Harry as they travel to Beijing with their family and visit the Forbidden City, explore the Temple of Heaven, walk along the Great Wall of China, and do other fun things. Take a side trip to Xian and see the Terracotta Warriors. Go to Chengdu and learn about pandas. Local cuisine and some basic local phrases are also introduced to young listeners. The comedic and informative adventures of Bella and Harry will stimulate children's imaginations and foster a thirst for understanding the world in which they live.

Lisa Manzione (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir (Narrator)

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Goon Squad, Vol. 3: Old Enemies

An ongoing, episodic "prose comic" from which the pictures are summoned by the magic of words, Goon Squad is set in a version of modern-day Manchester. Its biggest divergence from the real city is that it-along with most other large urban centers-has a team of superheroes to protect it against unusual threats with which the conventional forces of law and order would have problems. Goon Squad, Volume 3: Old Enemies is composed of: "Life during Wartime," "Red Wolf, Red Wolf, Does Whatever a Red Wolf Can," "Shadow of the Vivisector," "The Man from Switzerland," "The End of the Year Show," as well as an introduction read by the author.

Jonathan L. Howard (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir, Jim Meskimen, Jonathan L. Howard, Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator)

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