Ages 9 to 12 Audiobooks

Prince Caspian

Narnia ... the land between the lamp-post and the Castle of Cair Paravel, where animals talk, where magical things happen ... and where the adventure begins. Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are returning to boarding school when they are summoned from the dreary train station (by Susan's own magic horn) to return to the land of Narnia -- the land where they had ruled as kings and queens and where their help is desperately needed. Performed by Lynn Redgrave

C. S. Lewis (Author), Lynn Redgrave (Narrator)

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Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Narnia ... where anything can happen (and most often does) ... and where the adventure begins. The Dawn Treader is the first ship Narnia has seen in centuries. King Caspian has built it for his first voyage to find the seven lords, good men whom his evil uncle Miraz banished when he usurped the throne. The journey takes Edmund, Lucy, their cousin Eustace, and Caspian to the Eastern Islands, beyond the Silver Sea, toward Aslan's country at the End of the World. Performed by Derek Jacobi

C. S. Lewis, C.S. Lewis (Author), Derek Jacobi (Narrator)

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Ruby Holler

"Trouble Twins" Dallas and Florida have been shuffled between foster families and the orphanage all their lives. All they want is a loving place to call home, but they are mistrustful that one exists for the likes of them.Tiller an Sairy are a sweet couple who are each restless for one more big adventure while their bodies are still spry enough to paddle a canoe or climb a mountain. Their own children have grownup and moved away, so they're each looking for someone to help them and keep them company on their last exciting journey.And Ruby Holler is the beautiful, mysterious place that changes all of their lives forever. When Tiller and Sairy invite Dallas and Florida to stay with them and keep them company on their adventures, the magic of the Holler takes over, and the two kids begin to think that maybe, just maybe, the old folks aren't that bad . . . Filled with humor, poignancy, cookies and treasure maps, Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler is a delightful book about a special place where it's never to late to love -- or be loved.

Sharon Creech (Author), Donna Murphy (Narrator)

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Granny Torrelli Makes Soup

Rosie and her best friend just can't seem to get along, but Granny Torrelli knows just what to do to make things better. With warm words and secret recipes, she helps Rosie see that nothing can break the bond between two life long pals.

Sharon Creech (Author), Donna Murphy (Narrator)

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The Purple Emperor

The emperor of the enchanted Faerie Realm has been murdered and now Pyrgus, his son, is the Emperor Elect. As Pyrgus contemplates his new responsibilities as emperor, his father's body is stolen! Hairstreak, evil leader of the Faeries of the Night, and his wicked henchmen have resurrected it as a zombie and plan to take control of the kingdom. Pyrgus and his courageous sister Holly Blue are banished from the realm and stripped of their magical powers. Herbie Brennan, author of more than 90 books, has been published in over 50 countries. This sequel to Faerie Wars, a New York Times best-seller, is packed with demons and mystical creatures that will enthrall fantasy fans.

Herbie Brennan (Author), Gerard Doyle (Narrator)

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The Little Gentleman

Winner of the Whitbread Award and both the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals, Philippa Pearce's books are classics. In this charming tale, young Bet befriends a talking mole while reading aloud in a field. Bet learns that, despite the Little Gentleman's amazing powers, his deepest wish is to be "wholly mole." Only Bet can help him-but the cost may prove too great.

Matthew Pearl, Philippa Pearce (Author), Gerard Doyle (Narrator)

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The Lost Prince

The wonderful adventure story of two boys, one the son of a mysterious impoverished grandee and the other the handicapped son of a n'eer-do-well drunkard. The boys together travel thru Europe on a Secret Mission and help wrest a fictitious country called ""Samavia"" from its wicked rulers and place the legendary and rightful heir on the throne denied the dynasty for over 500 years. "In every nook and cranny, high and low, they sought for him...he had vanished as a star vanishes when it drops from its place in the sky." From the author of such children's classics as The Secret Garden and A Little Princess comes this enchanting story of a young boy discovering his true destiny. Twelve-year-old Marco knows he is being trained for something, but he isn't sure what. All his life he has traveled with his father in secrecy, learning many languages and the ways of a gentleman, but forbidden to speak about their country of origin, Samavia. Samavia has been fraught with war for the last five hundred years, ever since the prince mysteriously disappeared. But now, there is hope that peace may come at last, as it has been rumored that a descendant of the lost prince may have been found. And Marco is about to take on a secret quest that will change everything for his family and his country. Table of Contents: Chapter 01: The New Lodgers At No. 7 Philibert Place Chapter 02: A Young Citizen Of The World Chapter 03: The Legend Of The Lost Prince Chapter 04: The Rat Chapter 05: ""Silence Is Still The Order"" Chapter 06: The Drill And The Secret Party Chapter 07: ""The Lamp Is Lighted!"" Chapter 08: An Exciting Game Chapter 09: ""It Is Not A Game"" Chapter 10: The Rat--And Samavia Chapter 11: ""Come With Me"" Chapter 12: ""Only Two Boys"" Chapter 13: Loristan Attends A Drill Of The Squad Chapter 14: Marco Does Not Answer Chapter 15: A Sound In A Dream Chapter 16: The Rat To The Rescue Chapter 17: ""It Is A Very Bad Sign"" Chapter 18: ""Cities And Faces"" Chapter 19: ""That Is One!"" Chapter 20: Marco Goes To The Opera Chapter 21: ""Help!"" Chapter 22: The Night Vigil Chapter 23: The Silver Horn Chapter 24: ""How Shall We Find Him?"" Chapter 25: A Voice In The Night Chapter 26: Across The Frontier Chapter 27: ""It Is The Lost Prince! It Is Ivor!"" Chapter 28: ""Extra! Extra! Extra!"" Chapter 29: 'Twixt Night And Morning Chapter 30: The Game Is At An End Chapter 31: ""The Son Of Stefan Loristan"" 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. COMMENTARY Reviews for Alcazar AudioWorks' production of The Lost Prince "A Christian story of patriotism, courage, honor, and charity, The Lost Prince...will appeal especially to young boys but is a wonderful book for family listening...David Thorn, the book's reader, does a convincing job (without being too theatrical) performing each character's voice."-Faith & Family Unlikely Heroes David Thorn performed this tale as if he had written it; a once upon a time, gritty, long, long ago and definitely not a Shirley Temple version. His voice has a grand log fire, rocking chair, candlelight, weathered quality to it. One can hear the smile in his tones. I changed my mind a few times about this book. I finally settled on liking it, but it is not on par with ""The Secret Garden"" or ""A Little Princess"". However, many books I enjoy fall short of the merits of those works. In any case, Frances Hodgson Burnett was no sentimentalist. The story is set before WWI shook the foundations of many royal houses of Europe in a time of secret societies, assignation plots and counter plots. After showing themselves up to the task, the heroes, two young boys are sent on a mission carrying a secret message which signals the start of a revolt against a bloody tyrant of a small country. A bit surprising considering the period, one of the boys is a cripple, from polio I surmise. I don't recall another such in the role of hero from literature of the time. Listener Review - Audible.com "

Frances Hodgson Burnett (Author), David Thorn (Narrator)

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Wild Animals I Have Known

Unromanticized Observations Of Animal Life In The Early Days Of Rough and Ready Rural America Ernest Seton's stories reach inside the animals he writes about, in telling their stories. He gives us a greater understanding of their lives on planet earth. Adventure, comedy and sadness all intertwine to make these stories hard to put down until the last word. Table of Contents: 1. Lobo, the King of Carrumpaw 2. Silverspot, The Story of a Crow 3. Raggylug, the Story of a Cottontail Rabbit 4. Bingo, The Story of My Dog 5. The Springfield Fox 6. The Pacing Mustang 7. Wully, The Story of a Yaller Dog 8. Redruff, The Story of the Don Valley Partridge AUTHOR Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) was an influential writer, wildlife artist and one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America. Born in England, raised in Canada, Seton eventually moved to New Mexico and became part of the arts community with Georgia O'Keefe. Always interested in nature, the environment and Indian lore, Seton's literary work was among the first in the genre of modern wild-animal fiction, depicting character with a sense of compassion. "

Ernest Thompson Seton (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn, Laurellee Westaway (Narrator)

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A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning

Like a car alarm, bagpipe music, or a doorbell ringing in the middle of the night, hearing this all-new audio edition of The Bad Beginning will only upset you. This unique multi-voice recording brings the first book in Lemony Snicket's alarming A Series of Unfortunate Events to such terrible life that no one should really have to experience it. Unless you have an ear for such ghastly details as a tragic fire, a nefarious villain, itchy clothing, and cold porridge for breakfast, all narrated in chilly detail by the distinguished, and disturbed, Tim Curry with a team of talented readers, you would be better off listening to something else. Featuring Tim Curry

Lemony Snicket (Author), Tim Curry (Narrator)

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Frog and Toad Audio Collection

There's nothing like a best friend ...Frog and Toad, those famous pals, are beloved by generations of children. Their every adventure is filled with the magic of true friendship, whether they're telling ghost stories, searching for a lost button, or eating too many cookies. This captivating audio collection features all four of the Frog and Toad books, read with humor and charm by award-winning author Arnold Lobel. CONTENTS:Frog and Toad Are FriendsFrog and Toad All YearFrog and Toad TogetherDays with Frog and ToadFrog and Toad are good friends, with each other and with generations of children. They have lots of fun together, whether trying to fly a kite, searching for a lost button, eating too many cookies, or telling ghost stories. Read in their entirety by author Arnold Lobel, these award-winning children's stories will tell listeners of all ages something about the nature of friendship and kindness.

Arnold Lobel (Author), Arnold Lobel (Narrator)

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Surviving Brick Johnson

Alex is enjoying a laugh with friends in fifth grade. The next he's fearing for his life. The huge new kid, Brick Johnson, is one guy he doesn't want to mess with, and now Alex has to do something . Quick! Author Laurie Myers captures Alex's growing fear and Brick's mysterious nature, while the humorous narration by Joel Leffert brings the characters to life.

Laurie Myers (Author), Joel Leffert (Narrator)

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Socks

A purr-fectly hilarious portrait of life with a baby from a cat's point of view Socks is one happy cat. He lives with a nice young couple called the Brickers who play with him, pet him, feed him treats, and always have a warm lap for him to sit in. Then a new baby joins the family. Suddenly, the Brickers are sharing their laps and love with Charles William, and Socks is getting into all sorts of trouble. He runs from a phantom dog, wrestles with Nana's best wig, and fights Old Taylor the tomcat for territory. But as Charles William grows, Socks discovers that he has a new best friend and a new way to be part of the family. Unabridged on audio, performed by Neil Patrick Harris

Beverly Cleary (Author), Neil Patrick Harris (Narrator)

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