Action & Adventure Audiobooks

The Long Secret

Harriet the Spy refuses to become ruffled when an unidentified person starts leaving disturbing notes all over the quiet little beach town of Water Mill. She's determined to discover the author of the notes. And she drags her friend, mousy Beth Ellen, into all kinds of odd and embarrassing situations in her efforts to reveal the culprit. Observing in her own special, caustic way with her ever-present notebook, Harriet the Spy is on the case. But will she be ready to face the truth when she finds it? 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 From the Hardcover edition.

Louise Fitzhugh (Author), Anne Bobby (Narrator)

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The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates #1: Magic Marks the Spot

Admiral Westfield sucked in his breath and released it in a tremendous gust. "My dear," he said, "let me be clear: You are a young lady. You will not tell silly tales and you will never be a pirate." Hilary Westfield has always dreamed of being a pirate. She can tread water for thirty-seven minutes. She can tie a knot faster than a fleet of sailors. She particularly enjoys defying authority, and she already owns a rather pointy sword. There's only one problem: The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates refuses to let any girl join their ranks of scourges and scallywags. Girls belong at Miss Pimm's Finishing School for Delicate Ladies, learning to waltz, faint, and curtsy. But Hilary and her dearest friend, the gargoyle, have no use for such frivolous lessons,they are pirates! (Or very nearly.) To escape from a life of petticoats and politeness, Hilary answers a curious advertisement for a pirate crew and suddenly finds herself swept up in a seafaring adventure that may or may not involve a map without an X, a magical treasure that likely doesn't exist, a rogue governess who insists on propriety, a crew of misfit scallywags, and the most treacherous,and unexpected,villain on the High Seas. Will Hilary find the treasure in time? Will she become a true pirate after all? And what will become of the gargoyle? Caroline Carlson holds an MFA in writing for children from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She grew up in Massachusetts and now lives with her husband in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, amid many stacks of books.

Caroline Carlson (Author), Katherine Kellgren (Narrator)

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Case File 13 #2: Making the Team

You hold in your hands a most frightening file. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, I have compiled everything you need to know about case file 13. In this book, you will find the next grisly adventure of three boys whose monster knowledge led them down a path so dark, so dangerous, Excuse me, aren't you forgetting about the three girls who knew way more about monsters? Get real, Angie. It's not his fault you girls are so forgettable. No fighting! You all showed bravery in the face of ghosts, grave robbers, and even mad scientists in this volume alone, and that proves you're all extraordinary. It's just that the boys are more extraordinary. Nick! Are we quite finished? Now, let's see, where was I . . . You hold in your hands a most frightening file, chronicling the adventures of three awesome boys whose superior monster knowledge made them way cooler than the girls. This is the second volume. Read on if you dare. . . . J. Scott Savage has been hunting and writing about monsters for as long as he can remember. His mother believes his first word might have been "lycanthrope," and the first thing he bought with the money he earned delivering newspapers was a six-foot plastic Frankenstein monster. Currently he lives with his undead wife, Jennifer, his shape-changing sons, Jacob and Nicholas, and a collie named Pepper that howls at full moons and joins him on his frequent midnight graveyard excursions. When he is not researching grisly and gruesome facts, he enjoys reading, writing, and exploring the outdoors. Savage is also the author of the middle-grade fantasy series Farworld.

J. Scott Savage (Author), Andy Paris (Narrator)

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The Final Descent

Will Henry and Dr. Warthrop have encountered many horrors together but can Will endure a monstrumological terror without hismentor? Will Henry has been through more that seems possible for a boy of fourteen. He s been on the brink of death on more than one occasion, he has gazed into hell and hell has stared back at him, and known his face. But through it all, Dr. Warthrop has been at his side When Dr. Warthrop fears that Will s loyalties may be shifting, he turns on Will with a fury, determined to reclaim his young apprentice s devotion. And so Will must face one of the most horrific creatures of his monstrumology career and he must face it alone. Over the course of one day, Will s life and Pellinor Warthrop s destiny will lie in balance. In the terrifying depths of the Monstrumarium, they will face a monster more terrible than any they could have imagined and their fates will be decided.

Rick Yancey (Author), Steven Boyer (Narrator)

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Risked

Jonah and Katherine journey to 1918 with the Romanov children in the sixth book of the New York Times bestselling The Missing series. It's a paradox: When Jonah and Katherine find themselves on a mission to return Alexei and Anastasia Romanov to history and then save them from the Russian Revolution, they are at a loss. Because in their own time, the bones of Alexei and Anastasia have been positively identified through DNA testing. What hope do they have of saving Alexis and Anastasia's lives when the twenty-first century has proof of their deaths?

Margaret Peterson Haddix (Author), Chris Sorensen (Narrator)

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Treasure Hunters: (Treasure Hunters 1)

Treasure hunting is no laughing matter... unless you're treasure hunting with these kids. Bick Kidd's parents were world-famous treasure hunters - until they mysteriously disappeared. Now he and the rest of the Kidds - Beck, Tommy, and Storm - have to finish their mom and dad's last major mission... before it finishes THEM. Join the first family of adventure on the most dangerous - and hilarious - hunt of their lives! Includes a bonus PDF of illustrations.

James Patterson (Author), Bryan Kennedy (Narrator)

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There's an Owl in the Shower

Borden Watson goes to the giant redwood forest for one reason: to shoot spotted owls. They are the reason his dad has lost his job as a logger, and Borden hates them. But when he comes across a baby owl who has fallen out of its nest, Borden can't resist the tiny elf-like creature. And luckily, this owlet doesn't have spots, so it must be a barred owl-not the enemy. Borden takes the little owl home and names it Bardy. Before long, Bardy wins over each member of Borden's owl-hating family. Even his father pitches in to take care of the hungry owlet. But what will happen when they find out that Bardy is really a spotted owl? Award-winning nature writer Jean Craighead George weaves valuable ecological information into this heartwarming story of a family's love affair with a very special little owl. Young listeners will be fascinated as they learn about owls and their endangered forest habitat.

Jean Craighead George (Author), Ed Sala (Narrator)

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The Great Ice Cream Heist

A warm, funny adventure about sticking up for your friends, and the adventures that can be had along the way When the McIntyre family moves in next door, Eva is intrigued - it is the first interesting thing to happen for ages. But her ever protective Dad - even more protective since Eva's mum died - does not agree. Eva gets to know Jamie McIntyre a bit better, and when he is accused of vandalising the local park, Eva is sure he didn't do it - but she has to prove it...

Elen Caldecott (Author), Sophie Aldred (Narrator)

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The Hypnotists Book #1

An all-new, mesmerizing adventure from the masterful Gordon Korman! Jackson Opus has always been persuasive, but he doesn't know that he's descended from the two most powerful hypnotist bloodlines on the planet. He's excited to be accepted into a special program at the Sentia Institute -- but when he realizes he's in over his head, Jackson will have to find a way to use his powers to save his friends, his parents, and his government.

Gordon Korman (Author), Ramon de Ocampo (Narrator)

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The White Fox Chronicles

The year is 2057. Endless wars have torn the USA apart and enslaved Americans to the evil CCR, the Confederation of Consolidated Republics. Growing up in wartime has made fourteen-year-old Cody Pierce wise in survival skills. Now he’s The White Fox, rebel leader of the children’s barracks in a CCR prison camp. Cody manages a terrifying escape and then plays cat and mouse with the CCR. Every day brings him closer to capture, but closer as well to his goal – to return and liberate the children he left behind. “Paulsen has created a courageous hero who relies on his wits to survive, and whose take-charge approach and enviable skills will appeal to readers.” – School Library Journal

Gary Paulsen (Author), Hunter Davis (Narrator)

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Mission Unstoppable: The Genius Files

Coke and Pepsi McDonald didn’t want to jump off a cliff. They didn’t want to get hit by poisoned darts from blowguns either. And they certainly don’t want to get locked in their burning school, thrown into a pit at the top of a sand dune, or drowned in a vat of liquefied SPAM. But what are you supposed to do when you’re being chased across the country by your insane health teacher and two guys in bowler hats who are trying to kill you? One thing’s for sure, it’ll be a snap for Coke and Pep to write their essays on “How I Spent My Summer Vacation.” Want to join in the fun? Fire up the old Google Maps and follow the McDonald twins as they get chased from the Pez museum to the largest ball of twine in the world. And watch out for the Frisbee grenades! “There is no shortage of humor or action…Gutman continues to do what he does best: entertain readers.”—Publishers Weekly

Dan Gutman (Author), Michael Goldstrom (Narrator)

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Ghost Hawk

On the winter day Little Hawk is sent into the woods alone, he can take only a bow and arrows, the tomahawk his father crafted, and the amazing metal knife that his father traded for with the new white settlers. If Little Hawk survives three moons by himself, he will be a man. But his triumphant return is crushed by the death of his entire village by disease. The rest of his life is shaped by interactions between his people and the new settlers. John Wakely is ten when his father dies, but he has already experienced the warmth and friendship of the native tribes. He is a minority in the settlements, though. When he is apprenticed to a barrel-maker, John sees how quickly the relationships between settlers and natives are deteriorating. Through his lifelong friendship with Little Hawk, John develops his beliefs in tolerance and acceptance. The intertwining stories of Little Hawk and John Wakely are a fascinating tale of friendship illuminating the history of our nation.

Susan Cooper (Author), Jim Dale (Narrator)

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