Luke Daniels zestfully narrates a story of the good-natured friendship between 9-year-old Trille Integard and his neighbor, Lena Lidd, Norway's answer to Pippi Longstocking. Daniels renders Trille as hesitant and introspective while Lena is a sometimes-unpredictable risk taker who is often rescued by her stalwart friend. In addition to skillfully capturing the kids, Daniels deftly portrays adults, especially enthusiastic Grandad as he and his young charges sail on the fjords. Each gorgeous description of Mathildewick Cove and the many--sometimes dangerous--adventures of the pair are relayed with gusto. Most thrilling is the kids' re-creation of Noah's Ark on Uncle Tron's small boat. Daniels's vivid description puts listeners on board with the reluctant animals. A gem of a listen for all ages.
(Fiction. 8-11)Pub Date: May 12, 2015
Duration: 3 hrs, 30 mins
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Complete with creative production touches, the result is a dark, satisfying listen.
Listeners don't just experience a fascinating historical drama--they also become steeped in a bloody gothic Western. Stellar performances are the center of this compelling listening experience. Narrator Marin Ireland fully embodies the beleaguered humanities professor who, while deep diving into the campus archive, discovers the story of her ancestors. At the same time, she is struggling with her tenure committee. In a deft transition back to 1912, Owen Teale's performance of a Lutheran pastor exhibits gravitas as he slowly unwinds the secrets of his relationship with Good Stab, a Blackfeet Indian who mysteriously appears in his congregation. Shane Ghostkeeper provides Good Stab with a subtle yet ferocious performance as the two face each other's buried truths.
Complete with creative production touches, the result is a dark, satisfying listen.Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
DD ISBN: 9781234567890
Publisher: Troy's Publishing Company for Vicky Test
Review Posted Online: March 21, 2026
Lawrence enthusiastically portrays Cora and her friends in this fast-paced historical-fiction adventure.
Narrator Emily Lawrence creates a determined voice for Cora, who is desperately trying to survive the tragic 1906 earthquake in San Francisco with her two friends Chi and Oliver. Lawrence captures Cora’s tumultuous emotions as she and Chi are buried in rubble following the disaster and saved by her forbidden friend Oliver. Despite the bitter feud between their parents, Cora and Oliver work together to try to find her family as fire keeps spreading throughout their beloved city, all while running from bullies who are after Cora. Lawrence makes each character unique and adds a slight Irish accent for Oliver.
Lawrence enthusiastically portrays Cora and her friends in this fast-paced historical-fiction adventure. (Historical fiction. 8-12)Pub Date: March 3, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9798225033521
Publisher: Scholastic Audio
Review Posted Online: Feb. 17, 2026
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