Non-fiction Audiobooks

Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16: #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12:

"Books 9-16 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series! These eight titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure. Parents, teachers, and librarians hail the chapter-book series as a tool to promote reading, as even the most reluctant readers want to know where the Magic Tree House will take the brother-and-sister team next.   In books 9-12, Morgan le Fay, the magical librarian of Camelot, challenges Jack and Annie to find the answers to four riddles. To do so, they must travel under the sea and to the Wild West, the African plains, and the frozen Arctic. It's a difficult and dangerous task, but if Jack and Annie succeed, they will become Master Librarians! In books 13-16, Jack and Annie must save stories that have been lost in history. Morgan, the magical librarian of Camelot, sends them to find the books in the ancient worlds of Roman Pompeii, imperial China, Dark Age Ireland, and classical Greece. Will Jack and Annie be able to save the stories in their darkest hours . . . or will the books be lost forever?   Audiobooks in this set include: Dolphins at Daybreak (#9), Ghost Town at Sundown (#10), Lions at Lunchtime (#11), Polar Bears Past Bedtime (#12), Vacation Under the Volcano (#13), Day of the Dragon King (#14), Viking Ships at Sunrise (#15), and Hour of the Olympics (#16). 'Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced. A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general.'--Chicago Parent   "Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing.'-AudioFile"

Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Mary Pope Osborne (Narrator)

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Millicent Min, Girl Genius

"Millicent Min is having a bad summer. Her fellow high school students hate her for setting the curve. Her fellow 11-year-olds hate her for going to high school. Her grandmother Maddie is moving away, and in an effort to give Millicent a more "normal" childhood, her mom has not only signed her up for volleyball, she's also arranged for Millie to tutor Stanford Wong-jock, jerk, and poster boy for Chinese geekdom. But when Millicent meets Emily, things start to look up. Emily doesn't know Millicent's IQ score. She actually thinks Millie is cool. And if Millie can hide her awards, ignore her grandmother's advice, blackmail Stanford into silence, learn to serve a volleyball over the net, stop her parents from embarrassing her forever, and keep all her lies straight, she just might make her first friend. What's it going to take? Sheer genius."

Lisa Yee (Author), Keiko Agena (Narrator)

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Esperanza Rising

"When Esperanza and Mama are forced to flee to the bountiful region of Aguascalientes, Mexico, to a Mexican farm labor camp in California, they must adjust to a life without fancy dresses and servants they were accustomed to on Rancho de las Rosas. Now they must confront the challenges of hard work, acceptance by their own people, and economic difficulties brought on by the Great Depression. When Mama falls ill and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must relinquish her hold on the past and learn to embrace a future ripe with the riches of family and community."

Pam Muñoz Ryan (Author), Trini Alvarado (Narrator)

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Harriet Spies Again

"Harriet M. Welsch has just received the best news of her eleventh year-Ole Golly is coming back! Harriet can still remember how sad she was when her beloved nanny married George Waldenstein and moved away. But the circumstances of Ole Golly's return remain unclear. Where is George Waldenstein?    With Mr. and Mrs. Welsch living in France for three months, Sport confiding that he has a crush on a girl at school, and the arrival of a mysterious new neighbor, who's going to require a whole lot of spying, Harriet already has her hands full. Then she overhears Ole Golly saying she's innocent-but innocent of what? Harriet the Spy is on the case and ready to help Ole Golly in any way she can. Praise for Harriet the Spy® and Her Friends   Harriet the Spy® "Harriet is . . . wholly relatable whether you're eleven or several times that age."-EW.com   Harriet Spies Again By Louise Fitzhugh and Helen Ericson Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Novel "Ericson has perfectly captured the voice and pacing of Fitzhugh's original novel in a seamless rendering of a fresh, enjoyable story for today's readers." -School Library Journal Harriet the Spy, Double Agent By Louise Fitzhugh and Maya Gold "Harriet the Spy is back, and Gold does a credible job of maintaining the special character and her crusty charm." -Booklist The Long Secret [STAR] "Written with subtlety, compassion, and [Louise Fitzhugh's] remarkable ability to see inside the minds of children." -School Library Journal, Starred   Sport [STAR] "A worthy successor to Harriet the Spy-and that is high tribute." -Booklist, Starred"

Helen Ericson, Louise Fitzhugh (Author), Anne Bobby (Narrator)

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26 Fairmount Avenue: Books 1 and 2: 26 Fairmount Avenue; Here We All Are

"In a heartwarming first-person account, dePaola retells his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy. 26 Fairmount Avenue is full of humor, drama, suspense and just the day to day ups and downs of a little boy's life."

Tomie dePaola (Author), Tomie dePaola (Narrator)

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Sahara Special

"There are two files on Sahara Jones. The one the school counselor keeps is evidence that she's a fifth grader who needs special education. The other is the book Sahara is secretly writing, her Heart-Wrenching Life Story and Amazing Adventures. The latest chapter in her book unfolds when her mother insists that she be taken out of special ed. So Sahara is facing fifth grade in a regular classroom, again. Enter, Miss Pointy, the new fifth grade teacher. With her elegant colored lipstick, and strange subjects such as "Puzzling" and "Time Travel," she's like no other teacher Sahara has ever known. Through Miss Pointy's unusual teaching, storytelling, and quiet support, Sahara finds the courage to overcome her fears and prove which file shows her true self."

Esme Raji Codell (Author), Phylicia Rashad (Narrator)

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Magic Tree House: Books 1 and 2: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn

"Books 1 and 2 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series!   Dinosaurs Before Dark: Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?   The Knight at Dawn: A castle with a secret passage! That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly welcome guests! Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com! 'Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced. A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general.'--Chicago Parent   "Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing.'-AudioFile"

Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Mary Pope Osborne (Narrator)

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Magic Tree House: Books 5 and 6: Night of the Ninjas, Afternoon on the Amazon

"Books 5 and 6 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series!   Night of the Ninjas: Have you ever met a real live ninja? Jack and Annie do when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Japan, where they find themselves in the cave of a ninja master. Will they learn the secrets of the ninja? Or will the evil samurai warriors get them first?   Afternoon on the Amazon: Vampire bats and killer ants? That's what Jack and Annie are about to run into when the Magic Tree House whisks them away to the Amazon River. It's not long before they get hopelessly lost. Will they be able to find their way back to the tree house? Or are Jack and Annie stuck forever in the rain forest? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com! 'Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced. A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general.'--Chicago Parent   "Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing.'-AudioFile"

Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Mary Pope Osborne (Narrator)

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Magic Tree House: Books 7 and 8: Sunset of the Sabertooth, Midnight on the Moon

"Books 7 and 8 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series!   Sunset of the Sabertooth: The Ice Age is very cool…for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of cave people and woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure-not even a saber-toothed tiger!   Midnight on the Moon: Three …two…one…BLAST OFF! The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon-and the future. Their mission? To find the last 'M' thing that will free Morgan from the spell. Can they do it before the air in their oxygen tank runs out? Will the mysterious moon man help them? And why is Peanut the mouse acting so strange? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com! 'Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced. A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general.'--Chicago Parent   "Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing.'-AudioFile"

Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Mary Pope Osborne (Narrator)

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Christopher Churchmouse

"Christopher Churchmouse unwittingly instructs his listeners as they run, skate and bounce along with him on his adventures. His stories delight and instruct children in the lessons of friendship, responsibility, and more.This audio book is a collection of ten short stories, taken from the books Christopher and His Friends and Christopher and His Family. Each story illustrates a Bible truth that young hearts and minds can readily understand."

Barbara Davoll (Author), Susan Butcher (Narrator)

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Knothole In The Closet: A Story About Belle Boyd, A Confederate Spy

"Early in the Civil War, 19-year-old Belle Boyd risks capture to spy for the South and her native state of Virginia. On the eve of battle, she races to the Confederate camp to deliver important information to General Stonewall Jackson. Thanks in part to Belle's courage, the Confederates drive the Federal forces from Front Royal, Virginia, and win a major victory on May 23, 1862. Marilyn Weymouth Seguinis the author of eight historical books for young readers. Marilyn teaches in the English Department at Kent State University."

Marilyn Weymouth Seguin (Author), Kate Fleming (Narrator)

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Friction

"This stunning novel by E.R. Frank explores what happens when the truth is worse than the rumor. Twelve-year-old Alex loves her small alternative school. She hangs out with her best friend, Tim, every day, and Simon is the coolest teacher-he's even starting a soccer team just for them. And then Stacey comes to town. With her tongue-ring and air of confidence, Stacey immediately shakes things up in the classroom. Alex is drawn to her at first, but when Stacey starts rumors that something is going on between Alex and Simon, trouble brews. As the class and Tim begin to believe Stacey's rumors, Alex starts to doubt what is really true herself."

E.R. Frank (Author), Jessalyn Gilsig (Narrator)

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