Gregory Gentle
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The Afterlife Academy
- By: Frank L. Cole
- Narrated by: Reuben Corbett
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story5 out of 5 stars 35
Fans of Adam Gidwitz and Neil Gaiman will love this middle-grade adventure about two boys, a mysterious, old book with some dark secrets, and a horde of angry demons. Nothing could go wrong, right? When Walter Prairie is struck dead by a bolt of lightning, he's fast-tracked through the Afterlife Academy and assigned as a Guardian Agent to protect a High-Level Target. Walter's HLT, Charlie Dewdle, isn't the most popular kid in school. He's a bit paranormally obsessed. And he has just found an old book that could be used to open the Gateway for demons to wreak havoc on earth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Engaging Story!
- By Jessica Kramer on 04-05-18
- The Afterlife Academy
- By: Frank L. Cole
- Narrated by: Reuben Corbett
A great story for young adults!
Reviewed: 05-25-18
Afterlife Academy is a great beginning to what I hope will be a much larger story. Fans of Harry Potter will enjoy this book as it has similar qualities. The narration is superb and Mr. Corbett does an excellent job of bringing the individual characters to life through his narration. I highly recommend this book to kids and parents alike!
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A War of Gifts
- An Ender Story
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,592
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,271
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,270
At Battle School, there is only one purpose, only one curriculum: the strategy and tactics of war. The children are drawn from all nations, all races, all religions. There is no room for cultural differences, no room for religious observances, and certainly no room for Santa Claus.
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3 out of 5 stars
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not bad no good either
- By Jonathon on 12-28-07
- A War of Gifts
- An Ender Story
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Stefan Rudnicki
A nice look at life in battleschool
Reviewed: 05-22-12
Would you try another book from Orson Scott Card and/or Scott Brick and Stefan Rudnicki ?
I have many in my library.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Relief at the one character
What does Scott Brick and Stefan Rudnicki bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Personality.
Could you see A War of Gifts being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
No, too short and it's really a part of Ender's Game.
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First Meetings
- In the Enderverse
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Gabrielle De Cuir, Amanda Karr, Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,218
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,598
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,602
First Meetings is a collection of three novellas (plus the original "Ender's Game") that journey into the origins and the destiny of one Ender Wiggin.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great for fans (please stop the music)
- By Erik N on 05-21-07
- First Meetings
- In the Enderverse
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Gabrielle De Cuir, Amanda Karr, Stefan Rudnicki
Interesting addition to the Enderverse
Reviewed: 05-22-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Depends on if they like the series or not, not as a way to get them involved with it.
What was one of the most memorable moments of First Meetings?
When Ender's parents first met.
Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
On par with other performances.
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The Serpent's Shadow: The Kane Chronicles, Book 3
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren, Kevin R. Free
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,459
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,802
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,804
In their exciting final adventure, Carter and Sadie Kane are the mortal world's only hope of defeating the forces of chaos. He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately, the magicians of the House of Life are on the brink of civil war.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Satisfying Conclusion--For Now
- By Jeanie on 05-03-12
- The Serpent's Shadow: The Kane Chronicles, Book 3
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren, Kevin R. Free
Great conclusion to the series.
Reviewed: 05-22-12
Where does The Serpent's Shadow: The Kane Chronicles, Book 3 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Part of one of my favorite series and lives up to expectations.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Still has to be Sadie, she's a lot like me in personality.
What about Katherine Kellgren and Kevin R. Free ’s performance did you like?
The sibling banter is still the best part.
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Ender's Game
- Special 20th Anniversary Edition
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki, Harlan Ellison, Gabrielle de Cuir
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 44,330
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33,353
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33,597
Why we think it’s a great listen: It’s easy to say that when it comes to sci-fi you either love it or you hate it. But with Ender’s Game, it seems to be you either love it or you love it.... The war with the Buggers has been raging for a hundred years, and the quest for the perfect general has been underway for almost as long. Enter Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, the result of decades of genetic experimentation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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6 titles in the series so far
- By Kapila Wimalaratne on 01-29-03
- Ender's Game
- Special 20th Anniversary Edition
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki, Harlan Ellison, Gabrielle de Cuir
A classic sci-fi look.
Reviewed: 05-14-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely, I already have to several. It's a masterpiece of literature, and should be treated as such.
What did you like best about this story?
The look at how even the best and brightest can still be completely stupid.
What does Stefan Rudnicki and Harlan Ellison bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The banter between the characters.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Can't tell you without spoiling the story.
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Prentice Alvin
- Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 3
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,076
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,580
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,580
Young Alvin returns to the town of his birth and begins his apprenticeship with Makepeace Smith, committing seven years of his life in exchange for the skills and knowledge of a blacksmith. But Alvin must also learn to control and use his own talent, that of a Maker, or else his destiny will be unfulfilled.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting yet...
- By Mr. Jackson on 07-24-07
- Prentice Alvin
- Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 3
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: full cast
What will Alvin become.....
Reviewed: 05-14-12
What did you like best about Prentice Alvin? What did you like least?
The journey Alvin has to take, and the friends he makes along the way.
Would you recommend Prentice Alvin to your friends? Why or why not?
Yes, because of the look at life in the 1800s.
What does Full Cast bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The different nuances and personalities of the characters.
Do you think Prentice Alvin needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Yes, and it has one, so we're good.
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Red Prophet
- Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 2
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Stephen Hoye, Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,573
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,972
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,968
In this thrilling sequel to Seventh Son, Alvin Maker is awakening to many mysteries: his own strange powers, the magic of the American frontier, and the special virtues of its chosen people, the Native Americans. Alvin has discovered his own unique talent for making things whole again. Now he summons all his powers to prevent the tragic war between Native Americans and the white settlers of North America.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Who could believe
- By Statler & Waldorf on 05-06-07
- Red Prophet
- Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 2
- By: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Stephen Hoye, Stefan Rudnicki
An original look at american history.
Reviewed: 05-14-12
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes, because of the look it gives you at our nation's history.
Which character – as performed by the narrator – was your favorite?
I always liked T'cumsa
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
If it was done properly.
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Percy Jackson & the Olympians
- The Demigod Files
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,041
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 800
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 809
How do you handle an encounter with Medusa on the New Jersey interstate? What's the best way to take down a minotaur? Become an expert on everything in Percy's world with this must-have guide to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Complete with interviews, puzzles, games, and original short stories by Rick Riordan.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Riordan throws us a few scraps from his table
- By Jimmy on 12-09-11
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians
- The Demigod Files
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
Great companion book
Reviewed: 05-14-12
Would you listen to Percy Jackson & The Olympians again? Why?
Of course, the story never gets old and you always learn something new each time you listen/read.
What other book might you compare Percy Jackson & The Olympians to and why?
The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica. Both series share the trait of taking established work and weaving it into a completely new story.
Which character – as performed by Jesse Bernstein – was your favorite?
Beckendorf, he's just an awesome dude.
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The Red Pyramid
- The Kane Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free, Katherine Kellgren
- Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,396
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,516
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,530
Since his mother’s death six years ago, Carter Kane has been living out of a suitcase, traveling the globe with his father, the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane. But while Carter’s been homeschooled, his younger sister, Sadie, has been living with their grandparents in London. Sadie has just what Carter wants — school friends and a chance at a “normal” life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Throughly enjoyable
- By Paul Gillespie on 05-07-10
- The Red Pyramid
- The Kane Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free, Katherine Kellgren
Great new series.
Reviewed: 05-14-12
If you could sum up The Red Pyramid in three words, what would they be?
They would be: Great new series
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Red Pyramid?
The realization of Set's true plan.
What about Kevin R. Free and Katherine Kellgren ’s performance did you like?
The brother/sister banter was very entertaining.
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The Last Olympian
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 5
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 11 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 16,072
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,102
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Story5 out of 5 stars 13,105
All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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10 y.o. boy became a READER with this book!
- By Christine on 02-24-13
- The Last Olympian
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 5
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
Great end to the series.
Reviewed: 05-14-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely. Riordan's use of Greek mythology in modern times makes it a compelling read.
What other book might you compare The Last Olympian to and why?
Here, there be dragons. Riordan does a great job of taking existing literature and weaving it into a compelling new story.
Which scene was your favorite?
I would have to say the fight in New York.
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