Denton Little survived his "deathdate." Now what? Author/narrator Lance Rubin is a believable teen Denton, alternately snarky and clueless as he discovers that he is not alone in his situation and that much of what he has grown up believing has been a lie. His friend Millie is given a generic timbre but a humorously deadpan delivery. Best friend Paolo has just a trace of a Spanish accent--which seems odd, as his mother, who works for the Death Investigations Agency, does not. Also, especially early on in the audiobook, Rubin seems to have difficulty pronouncing the name "Paolo." Rubin's pace is fast, and at times the name comes out as something closer to "Pal." Fans of DENTON LITTLE'S DEATHDATE will enjoy reconnecting with these characters, but this sequel does not stand well alone as either a print book or an audiobook.
(Fiction. 14-18)Pub Date: Feb. 7, 2017
Duration: 9 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780553556049
Publisher: Listening Library
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Listeners follow Merry, the longbow girl, one of the best archers in her town. When she finds a magical portal in the forest that takes her back to sixteenth-century Wales, she must use her skills to win an archery contest in order to help her ancestors keep their land. While narrator Emily Wilden brings protagonist Merry to life with a rich Welsh accent, her narration seems uneven at times. All the period characters have accents that reflect the setting of the story and transport listeners to Wales. Listeners who enjoy historical fiction and a bit of fantasy will be charmed by this tale of determination, hope, and family.
Young AdultPub Date: N/A
Duration: 11 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781501916793
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
In 1832 thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle is sailing from Liverpool to Rhode Island to rejoin her family. Shocked to discover that the families who were to have been both guardians and companions will not accompany her, Charlotte embarks on a journey filled with terror and swashbuckling adventure. The first-person narrative makes this Newbery Honor book a wonderful choice for recording. O'Karma's reading, with its hint of cross-gender differentiation, allows the listener to feel as if Charlotte Doyle herself were relating the tale. This story should be particularly alluring to adolescent girls although the fast-paced action and the nautical setting will also appeal to male listeners. Ages 12-adult.
Ages 12+Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 6 hrs
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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