Audiobooks Narrated by Neil Hellegers

When Forests Burn: The Story of Wildfire in America

"A fascinating look at the most destructive wildfires in American history, the impact of climate change, and what we're doing right and wrong to manage forest fire, from a National Book Award finalist. Perfect for young fans of disaster stories and national history. Wildfires have been part of the American landscape for thousands of years. Forests need fire--it's as necessary to their well-being as soil and sunlight.  But some fires burn out of control, destroying everything and everyone in their path.   In this book, you'll find out about: - how and why wildfires happen - how different groups, from Native Americans to colonists, from conservationists to modern industrialists, have managed forests and fire - the biggest wildfires in American history--how they began and dramatic stories of both rescue and tragedy - what we're doing today to fight forest fires Chock full of dramatic stories and fascinating facts, When Forests Burn teaches us about the past--and shows a better way forward in the future."

Albert Marrin (Author), Neil Hellegers (Narrator)

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Long Summer Nights

"The second and last children's book by the extraordinary Holocaust survivor and Hebrew-language author of the award-winning Adam & Thomas. A mystical and transcendent journey of two wanderers, an eleven-year-old boy and an old man to whom the boy has been entrusted by his father, a Jew, fleeing the ravages of the war by the late award winning author, Aharon Appelfeld. The old man is a former Ukrainian commander, revered by the soldiers under his command, who has gone blind and chosen the life of a wanderer as his last spiritual adventure. The child, now disguised as a Ukrainian non-Jew, learns from the old man how to fend for himself and how to care for others. In the tradition of The Alchemist, the travelers learn from each other and the boy grows stronger and wiser as the old man teaches him the art of survival and, through the stories he shares, the reasons for living. Long Summer Nights carries its magic not only in the words, but also in the silences between them."

Aharon Appelfeld (Author), Neil Hellegers (Narrator)

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Age of Iron

"Matt and Chris have made it home ahead of the undead curse, but at what cost? The dungeon is surrounded, the refugees have made it to safety, but . . . they need food, water, space to recover and rest, and none of these things come cheap. That cost must be paid in mana. Mike and Kelly were sent to bring reinforcements from the park, but they're walking into a meatgrinder, one that will strip the life from them, then raise them to besiege those they love . . . Matt has only one chance . . . lead the refugees, forge them anew into a force that can face the undead, in their tens of thousands. Worst of all . . . the beer's damn well warm."

Jez Cajiao (Author), Neil Hellegers (Narrator)

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Age of Bronze

"A world gone mad. Creatures of nightmare walk the streets, but worse are those we once knew . . . Matt survived the Dungeon's founding, and managed to gather a small, but dedicated team to him, but when he finds his is not the only Dungeon in the area, he has a choice to make. Attempt friendly co-existence, but lose the element of surprise, or attack, and risk it all? Matt has learned the consequences of being too trusting when the world collapses around you, but is the path of grim dictator any better? Can he trust those around him? When those he left behind seem to be abusing his gift?"

Jez Cajiao (Author), Neil Hellegers (Narrator)

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The Second Helping (Lunch Lady Books 3 & 4): The Author Visit Vendetta and the Summer Camp Shakedown

"Perfect for fans of Dogman and The Bad Guys, the popular Lunch Lady graphic novels are now available as two adventures in one audiobook...from the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo! Lunch Lady has villains to fight at school and camp in this action-packed book. First, Dee, Terrence, and Hector come face to face with a very special guest on Author Visit Day--but there's something a little off about the world-famous writer. What evil designs does he have on his agenda? Then, the kids take a sigh of relief and are relaxing at summer camp. What evils could befall them there? Of course, there is the legendary swamp monster. Stories say he haunts the camp at night. But that's just a legend. Or is it? This audiobook adaptation of the graphic novels Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta and Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown includes an author's note."

Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Author), Carol Monda, Cary Hite, Davu Smith, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Jim Frangione, Johnny Heller, Kate Flannery, Kevin R. Free, Kyan Samuels, Lauren Fortgang, Neil Hellegers, Trey Murphy, Zoe Krosoczka (Narrator)

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The Age of Stone

"In all the games Matt has played, Dungeons are places to raid, places you dream of conquering, but when the world is stripped of electricity, and the first mana-twisted beasts start to prowl, the games all come to an end . . . Matt's just an ordinary guy, but when he's beaten, robbed, and left for dead, bleeding out at the bottom of a gully, it all has to change as he grasps frantically at his only chance for survival, coming as it does in the form of a glowing, dangerously pulsing light. With his reality forever altered, Matt must quickly find a suitable place to deploy the Dungeon Core, fighting his way through the hundreds of people between him and safety, because if he doesn't do it soon, a Core Detonation will solve all of his problems for him . . . permanently. Welcome to the New World."

Jez Cajiao (Author), Neil Hellegers (Narrator)

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Adam and Thomas

"Adam and Thomas is the story of two nine-year-old Jewish boys who survive World War II by banding together in the forest. They are alone, visited only furtively every few days by Mina, a mercurial girl who herself has found refuge from the war by living with a peasant family. She makes secret journeys and brings the boys parcels of food at her own risk. Adam and Thomas must learn to survive and do. They forage and build a small tree house, although it's more like a bird's nest. Adam's family dog, Miro, manages to find his way to him, to the joy of both boys. Miro brings the warmth of home with him. Echoes of the war are felt in the forest. The boys meet fugitives fleeing for their lives and try to help them. They learn to disappear in moments of danger. And they barely survive winter's harshest weather, but when things seem to be at their worst, a miracle happens."

Aharon Appelfeld (Author), Neil Hellegers (Narrator)

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Stepping Stones

"NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The first book in an acclaimed graphic novel series, adapted for audio, inspired by the author's own childhood tells an amazing story of unlikely friends, sisters, and home. "This candid, heartwarming look at a child grappling with major changes will resonate with fans of Raina Telgemeier and Svetlana Chmakova and anyone trying to find their place."-School Library Journal, starred review Jen did not want to leave the city. She did not want to move to a farm with her mom and her mom's new boyfriend, Walter. She did not want to leave her friends and her dad. Most of all, Jen did not want to get new 'sisters,' Andy and Reese. As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn't hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers' market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family . . . and where she fits in. Look for the whole Peapod Farm series STEPPING STONES • APPLE CRUSH • SUGAR SHACK AUDIO CAST LIST: * Lauren Fortgang as Jen * Sarah Mollo-Christensen as Mom * Patricia Santomasso as Andy with Kristen DiMercurio as Reese, Bailey Carr as Victoria, James Fouhey as Eddie, Neil Hellegers as Steve Morgan, Sean Patrick Hopkins as Walter, Joshua Kane as the Post Office Clerk, Amy Landon as Bonnie, and Barrett Leddy as Mr. Archer 'Funny, sweet, and real.' -Jennifer & Matthew Holm, co-creators of the bestselling Babymouse series 'This book is gorgeous. Highly recommended.' -Kristen Gudsnuk, creator of Making Friends"

Lucy Knisley (Author), Amy Landon, Bailey Carr, Barrett Leddy, James Fouhey, Joshua Kane, Kristen Dimercurio, Lauren Fortgang, Neil Hellegers, Patricia Santomasso, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Sean Patrick Hopkins (Narrator)

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Cheshire Crossing

"#1 New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Andersen tackle what transpires after 'happily ever after.' What happens to Alice when she comes back from Wonderland? Wendy from Neverland? Dorothy from Oz?   The three meet here, at Cheshire Crossing-a boarding school where girls like them learn how to cope with their supernatural experiences and harness their magical world-crossing powers.   But the trio-now teenagers, who've had their fill of meddling authority figures-aren't content to sit still in a classroom. Soon they're dashing from one universe to the next, leaving havoc in their wake-and, inadvertently, bringing the Wicked Witch and Hook together in a deadly supervillain love match.   To stop them, the girls will have to draw on all of their powers . . . and marshal a team of unlikely allies from across the magical multiverse.   Written by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Martian, Andy Weir, Cheshire Crossing is a funny, breakneck, boundlessly inventive journey through classic worlds as you've never seen them before. Audiobook Cast of Narrators: Sophie Amoss as Alice Brittany Pressley as Wendy Kristen DiMercurio as Dorothy Rebecca Soler as Miss Poole Lisa Flanagan as the Wicked Witch James Monroe Iglehart as Captain Hook Neil Hellegers as Rutherford and Smee Sean Patrick Hopkins as Lem and the Jack of Knaves Peter Coleman as Peter Pan and Pete Bradbury as the Narrator Advance praise for Cheshire Crossing "Deliciously funny . . . a shrewd and spirited adaptation that will leave audiences hoping for another installment."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"

Andy Weir (Author), Brittany Pressley, James Monroe Iglehart, Kristen Dimercurio, Lisa Flanagan, Neil Hellegers, Peter Bradbury, Peter Coleman, Rebecca Soler, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Sophie Amoss (Narrator)

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