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Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure

Watchmaker Hermux Tantamoq is a hardworking mouse who is thankful for ordinary things: donuts, coffee, peaceful evenings at home with his pet ladybug. But his quiet life takes a dramatic turn when Ms. Linka Perflinger, dashing daredevil aviatrix and adventuress, bursts into his watch shop, drops off a broken watch, and steals his heart. Hermux can’t wait to see Ms. Perflinger again, but she doesn’t return. Instead, a shady-looking rat comes in and damands her watch. Fearing something is amiss, Hermux follows the rat, and soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous web of deception and intrigue. What has happened to Ms. Perflinger? Who is this mysterious Dr. Mennus he keeps hearing about, and how is he connected with Hermux’s eccentric neighbor, cosmetics tycoon Tucka Mertslin? Hermux’s life is suddenly full of twists and turns and is anything but ordinary. He must be daring. He must be vigilant. And he doesn’t know how. But as sure as corn is sweet and cheese goes moldy in the rain, Hermux must rescue Ms. Perflinger and, in the process, find out just what kind of mouse he really is.

Michael Hoeye (Author), Campbell Scott (Narrator)

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The Courage of Sarah Noble

In 1707, eight-year-old Sarah travels with her father to build a new home in the Connecticut wilderness. Sarah is afraid when she hears animals in the night. She is afraid when she meets her Indian neighbors. She is especially afraid when she is left with an Indian family while her father goes back to get the rest of their family. But when Sarah remembers her mother's parting words, "Keep up your courage, Sarah Noble," she learns to be brave even when she's afraid. Through Sarah's example, young listeners will learn much about courage, faith, and inter-cultural friendship. Based on a true story, The Courage of Sarah Noble also teaches children about colonial life in America. Alice Dalgliesh has written many well-loved books for young people. When heard in narrator Barbara Caruso's friendly tones, this distinguished contribution to children's literature becomes even more inviting.

Alice Dalgliesh (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)

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The Land of Blue Flower

An enchanting and mysterious tale of a far away land where a young king transforms his kingdom with a blue flower and some positive thinking. It is a story of love and the beauty of nature where the young king is taught by an old and sacred man what love means and how it can transform the world AUTHOR Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was an English-born author of romances and books for children. After moving to America in 1865 she established a popular reputation with the publication of That Lass o'Lowries in 1877. She is best known for such stories as Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. DETAILS Alcazar AudioWorks publishes solely unabridged works. ISBN: 9780972499576 Length: 1 hr and 1 min COMMENTARY Quotes about The Land of the Blue Flower This charming fairytale by the author of the beloved Secret Garden is not just for children, but is a kind of ""spiritual tonic"" for folks of all ages. Ever since discovering HJKramer's magical edition, I have turned to Blue Flower during times of spiritual or physical depletion and have always felt uplifted and enlivened by its positive message and exquisite artwork. The book came to me in a strange, ""Heaven-directed"" way, during a time of immense grief over the death of a relative. I was ripe for its insightful messages that, ""If you fill your mind with a beautiful thought, there will be no room for an ugly one""; and ""There is no time for anger..."" I have always been bolstered by this particular edition, so gracefully illustrated by Judith Ann Griffith, and over the years have gifted a few special souls, adults and children alike, with copies of this delightful book. The ""blue flowers"" at the heart of the story have gradually become a sort of shorthand-code between me and cherished friends/relatives; and on special occasions, we sometimes exchange ""blue flowers"" as a colorful reminder of truths taught in Frances Hodgson Burnett's tale. The ""blue-flower code"" is simple and speaks directly to the heart, saying, ""We choose love, life, and joy over fear, bitterness, and grudges."" (Given current global upheavals and conflicts, maybe certain folks in High Places would do well to read this little book and internalize its simple truths.) The Land of the Blue Flower is very enthusiastically recommended for hearts of all ages (Amazon.com) ""There is no time for anger."" this phrase has a wonderful meaning and is the center of the story. The Land of the Blue Flower is about a prince raised in the mountains by a an old scholar after his mothers death. he learns to respect nature and about the power of love. This is a GREAT read that EVERYONE should read. just buy it! (Amazon.com) "

Frances Hodgson Burnett (Author), A Full Cast, David Thorn (Narrator)

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The Patchwork Girl of Oz

A patchwork doll comes to life, and Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, and a host of new characters have enchanting adventures in the land of Oz. After a doll made out of a patchwork quilt is brought to life by a magician, she must find a way to break a spell that has turned two victims into motionless statues. A boy, the Patchwork Girl, and Bungle the glass cat go on a mission to find the ingredients for a charm that will transform the people back to life. Familiar Oz characters and delightful new creatures join in the whimsical adventures that take place in the magical land of Oz. The Munchkin boy, Ojo, and all the Oz Characters, including a few new ones like the Patchwork Girl and the Glass Cat, join in the search for the magic Powder of Life. Ojo's beloved Unk Nunkie has accidentally been changed into a marble statue and Ojo needs certain things for the potion that will restore Unc Nunkie to life. Looking for the ingredients for the Powder, the travelers, including Princess Dorothy and Toto (of Wizard of Oz fame), The Tin Woodman, Jack Pumpkinhead, The Scarecrow, The Hungry Tiger and the Cowardly Lion search far and wide to help Ojo. Unexpected trials force the group back to Princess Ozma of Oz and the Wizard of Oz who finally get things sorted out. Table of Contents Chapter 01: Ojo and Unc Nunkie Chapter 02: The Crooked Magician Chapter 03: The Patchwork Girl Chapter 04: The Glass Cat Chapter 05: A Terrible Accident Chapter 06: The Journey Chapter 07: The Troublesome Phonograph Chapter 08: The Foolish Owl and the Wise Donkey Chapter 09: They Meet the Woozy Chapter 10: Shaggy Man to the Rescue Chapter 11: A Good Friend Chapter 12: The Giant Porcupine Chapter 13: Scraps and the Scarecrow Chapter 14: Ojo Breaks the Law Chapter 15: Ozma's Prisoner Chapter 16: Princess Dorothy Chapter 17: Ozma and Her Friends Chapter 18: Ojo is Forgiven Chapter 19: Trouble with the Tottenhots Chapter 20: The Captive Yoop Chapter 21: Hip Hopper the Champion Chapter 22: The Joking Horners Chapter 23: Peace is Declared Chapter 24: Ojo Finds the Dark Well Chapter 25: They Bribe the Lazy Quadling Chapter 26: The Trick River Chapter 27: The Tin Woodman Objects Chapter 28: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz AUTHOR L. Frank Baum Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919), born in Chittenango, New York, was a journalist, dramatist, and writer best known for his fantasies about the land of Oz, the first being The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900). The success of this book led to his writing thirteen sequels. He wrote about sixty books in all, mostly for children. COMMENTARY Reviews for Alcazar AudioWorks' production of The Patchwork Girl of Oz "Alcazar Audio Works provides a delightfully directed full-cast reading of Baum's seventh novel set in Oz. A poor Munchkin boy named Ojo teams up with Ozma, Dorothy, the Wizard, a quilted patchwork girl named Scraps, and the rest of the wondrous characters to save Ojo's uncle from a wicked wizard's spell. The uncredited narrator reads with a beautiful English accent as a team of actors plays the colorful characters. Without using any sound effects, the cast brings the characters and Baum's story to life. One character, a lazy man of Quadling country, is given a surfer-dude accent, and Baum's words are updated to amusing but incongruous effect. Listeners of all ages will enjoy this whimsical fantasy. S.E.S. 2005 Audie Award Finalist © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 05]" ""Unabridged, [but] adapted for cast read"" is such a droll description. What we have here is a masterfully executed re-telling of L. Frank Baum's The Patchwork Girl of Oz. As a child, I knew about The Wizard of Oz. I devoured the book, you see, and was rather disappointed that the movie left so much of the story by the wayside. (Movies tend to do that, I find.) I had a lot of fun reading The Land of Oz, too, but didn't find out that there were more ""Oz"" books until I had grown up and began reading them to our own brood of munchkins. I am a little wary of ""adaptations,"" but there's nothing to fear with this one, by Alcazar Audioworks. It's a little like hearing the tale read by a master storyteller, only better, because with its cast of twenty-three voice actors (twenty-four, if you count the narrator), each character definitely has an individual voice. This is ""Reader's Theater"" at its best! Ojo, a young Munchkin, is forced into a heroic (or perhaps ""problem-solving"" would be better) role when his beloved ""Unk Nunkie"" is accidentally turned into a marble statue, along with the Crooked Wizard's wife. It will take the Crooked Wizard six years of wearisome effort to come up with the antidote... but Ojo and odd (I use that term advisedly) and assorted companions set out on a journey to find a more timely solution. Our children were delighted with this dramatic reading, begging for another CD to be put on when one ended, and since we were suffering through a ""sick day"" they had the luxury of listening all the way through at one sitting. The only eye-rolling I noticed was at intervals, when something would go wrong and Ojo would bemoan his fate as ""the unluckiest Munchkin"" in the land of Oz. He finds, I'm happy to say, that luck has little to do with tackling a problem, and friends can help you overcome the worst of circumstances. But if I say too much more, I'll give away the story! Dorothy and Toto, from The Wizard of Oz, make a reappearance in this story, and we were happy to run into other characters we remember fondly from other Oz tales, as well as make the acquaintance of several new ones, the Patchwork Girl and the Glass Cat among them. Caution: The story contains magic, wizards, and a (""good"") sorceress, for those who avoid such things in their reading. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Virginia Jones - EHO Eclectic Homeschool Online This was a very sweet story and presented in a marvelous way. The people at Alcazar AudioWorks, who produced this version, incorporated a number of actors and actresses and really brought this piece to life in a unique way. The narrator, an English gentleman, was terrific and very easy to listen to. The acting in all the other parts was very good, as well. It's also an excellent value, as the package included 6 CDs of content. I'll be looking for other things from Alcazar, after enjoying this one! Listener Review - Amazon.com Most of the audio books I've heard were simply read. Some of the the readers are more creative and try to make the spoken parts sound like different people. This book actually has different people doing the spoken parts! It really brings the book to life. The man reading the rest of the story has a wonderful voice. I could listen to him for hours! I already have. I played the first chapter for my friend's 8 year old son. He was completely captured by the story and the way it was read. He wanted to hear more. Guess what he's getting for Christmas? I highly recommend this book. I hope this company does more of these! I'll be watching for them. Listener Review - Amazon.com "

L. Frank Baum (Author), A Full Cast, David Thorn (Narrator)

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Peter Pan

Uno de los mas amados personajes de toda la literatura infantil es Peter Pan, el nino que no queria crecer y que hacia realidad todas las aventuras con que los ninos de todas las edades suenan. Por eso, en esta bella novela, que no solo es para ninos sino tambien para adultos, esta el Hada celosa, el capitan pirata en busca de vengarse, la familia pobre que tiene que usar un perro en lugar de una ninera y las feroces tribus indigenas todos haciendo marco a los ninos perdidos que siguen las ordenes de Peter Pan. Con una gran dosis de humor, Peter Pan no solo ha sido un libro predilecto sino que en innumerables ocasiones ha sido llevado al cine y el teatro.

J. M. Barrie (Author), Carlos Muñoz (Narrator)

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Stories From the Jungle Books

'These stories are for adults as well as children because, as true classics, they are moral tales. The text is superbly read. Highly recommended.'-- Library Journal 'This performance was awarded Audio Best of the Year.'-- Publishers Weekly Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born December 30, 1865 in Bombay, India. The name Rudyard was taken from a lake in Staffordshire, England. At the age of six, he and his younger sister were sent back to England where they lived with separate families that took in children for hire. He returned to India at age sixteen. Rudyard knew literary success at a young age and was able to travel. He married Carrie Balestier, an American, and moved to the United States. The Jungle Books were written in Vermont. He died January 18, 1936 in Middlesex, England during an operation.

Rudyard Kipling (Author), Ralph Cosham (Narrator)

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Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night: Ready-to-Read, Level 2

Cynthia Rylant (Author), Suzanne Toren (Narrator)

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Mossflower

Visit the magical animal world of Brian Jacques in this thrilling prequel to Redwall. Long before the abbey of Redwall is built, the land is known simply as Mossflower, a lush woodland and happy home to all. That is, until Tsarmina, a cruel wildcat queen who demands obedience and offers the castle's dungeon to those who defy her, comes along. Brian Jacques' tales of courageous heroes and deliciously hateful villains have captivated countless readers.

Brian Jacques (Author), A Full Cast, Brian Jacques (Narrator)

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Moose Tracks

There is nothing Seth enjoys more than riding his horse, Quest, through the frozen wilderness of northern Minnesota. But Seth's father, a game warden, warns that danger may be nearby. Someone is breaking the law by hunting black bear and moose for profit. While following animal tracks deep into the woods, Seth and Quest discover a moose cow and her calf. Suddenly, gunshots ring out! The calf is wounded and its mother killed. Seth and the poachers he was warned about have just come face-to-face. Now, not only are the forest's animals in danger, but Seth and his family are as well. Mary Casanova, a Minnesota resident, crafts an exciting tale filled with authentic, vivid descriptions of the great outdoors. Johnny Heller's gripping narration will have listeners checking over their shoulders as Seth heads deeper and deeper into a perilous situation.

Mary Casanova (Author), Johnny Heller (Narrator)

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Prune

The hero of this book is a prune. His journey begins in an ordinary way: he is picked, packed in a box with the rest of the crop, and carried off to the packing shed. But along the way, his life takes an unexpected turn. When his crate tips over, Prune meets Pica, a magpie. As they travel together, they meet Muskrat. The three soon become friends and begin an epic quest that will teach them much about loyalty, adventure, and courage. Ramon Royal Ross grew up on a fruit ranch in Washington State. He has been a farmer and a teacher. Currently, he is Professor of Education at San Diego State University. As he narrates, Ross enhances the humor in this charming story. Destined to be a classic, Prune was selected as a Notable Work of Fiction by the Southern California Council on Literature for Children and Young People.

Ramon Royal Ross (Author), Ramon Royal Ross (Narrator)

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Dragondrums

When the voice of Piemur-an apprentice at Harper Hall-changes, he has to leave the companionship of Master Shonagar behind. But his disappointment is soon replaced by a new challenge. He is to enter the service of the Master Harper himself as a rider of dragons. Soon, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the Southern Hold. The future of Pern hangs on his success.

Anne McCaffrey (Author), Sally Darling (Narrator)

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Julie's Wolf Pack

The adventures of Julie's wolves continue as a new wolf leader takes over the pack. The black alpha Kapu, whom Julie once nursed back to health, is a natural leader. Kapu is strong and wise, but if his pack is to survive, he must lead it through many dangers: near starvation, rabies, rival wolves, and worst of all, humans. The wolves share a strong sense of community, including a deep love of pups, and an understanding of the ancient ways necessary to their survival. Year in and year out, the pack adapts to the changes in their arctic tundra home. Changes come into Julie's life too, as she makes plans to marry and become a naturalist. This Newbery Award-winning series which began with Julie of the Wolves and continued with Julie is based on extensive research and firsthand observation. Jean Craighead George presents the wolf's life with such insight and detail, and narrator Christina Moore so skillfully evokes the book's characters and moods, you will feel as if you, like Julie, have lived among these magnificent creatures.

Jean Craighead George (Author), Christina Moore (Narrator)

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