Children’s DAISY Audio Books and Online Digital Audio
Animal Stories
DC31133
High in the clouds by Paul McCartney, Geoff Dunbar and Philip Ardagh.
1 disc. Narrated by Sondra Bolton.
When machines belonging to the evil Gretsch destroy the woods that are their home, Wirral the squirrel and his friends journey to legendary Animalia and begin a campaign to free the enslaved animals of Megatropolis. Grades 2-4. 2005.
DC30307
I am the Great Horse by Katherine Roberts.
1 disc. Narrated by Bill Howell.
Bucephalas, a war horse, recounts his adventures with Alexander the Great, travelling from northern Greece to Persia and Egypt from 344-323 B.C.E. Charmeia, a determined stable girl carrying secrets of her own, accompanies them as Bucephalas's groom. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 5-8. c2006.
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Biography
DC31093
Adventurous women: eight true stories about women who made a difference by Penny Colman.
1 disc. Narrated by Sondra Bolton.
The story of eight women adventurers from history, each of whom went beyond boundaries to make a difference. Living mainly in the 19th century, they had to deal with societal limitations and stereotypes, but none of them let these expectations or constraints hold them back. They include Louise Boyd, arctic explorer; Juana Briones, a Hispanic landowner in early San Francisco; Alice Hamilton, a pioneer in industrial medicine; and Katharine Wormeley, nursing superintendent during the Civil War. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 5-8. 2006.
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Family Life (Fiction)
DC34212
Horrid Henry by Francesa Simon.
1 disc. Narrated by Annie Aldington.
Whenever Henry is around there's trouble with a capital "T". Everyone agrees he's horrid. His little brother, Peter, on the other hand, is perfect. But Henry has ways of getting even with perfect Peter - especially when moody Margaret is close at hand. Grades K-3. 1995.
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Family Problems
DC30974
Begging for change: nothing good comes of bad money by Sharon G. Flake.
1 disc. Narrated by Mona Paul.
Teenaged Raspberry Hill, from "Money Hungry", wishes for a change in fortune. Her homeless, drug-addicted father shows up at the hospital after Raspberry's mother is attacked. Then Raspberry steals money from Zora, her best friend, and worries that she's inherited her father's lying, stealing ways. Grades 5-8. 2003.
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Mysteries (Fiction)
DC34190
Jennings follows a clue by Anthony Buckeridge.
1 disc. Narrated by Male narrator.
When Jennings is inspired to take up a career as a detective, with faithful Darbishire as his assistant, trouble is bound to be just around the corner. Their first mission - to recover a stolen sports cup - is the first of several bungled attempts to imitate super sleuth Sherlock Holmes. But the detective duo face their most perilous adventure yet when they make a nocturnal visit to the sanatorium and discover that they are not alone. An intruder is at large, but a missing coat button is Jennings' only clue. Grades 3-6. 1963.
DC08863
Mystery of Smugglers Cove by Franklin W. Dixon.
1 disc. Narrated by David Palmer.
Frank and Joe Hardy are accused of being crooks when a valuable painting disappears en route to Florida. Grades 4-7. 1980.
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DC09023
Nightmare in Angel City by Franklin W. Dixon.
1 disc. Narrated by Gary Tipton.
When their friend disappears while in California, Joe and Frank Hardy fly from New York to search for her. Grades 4-7. 1988.
DC08899
Shield of fear by Franklin W. Dixon.
1 disc. Narrated by David Palmer.
Frank and Joe Hardy go under cover at the Philadelphia Police Academy when the police commissioner suspects his grandson, a police cadet, is involved with a mobster. Grades 4-7. 1988.
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DC00789
What happened at midnight by Franklin W. Dixon.
1 disc. Narrated by Burt Blackwell.
The Hardy boys' investigation of a simple case of burglary takes an ominous turn when Joe is kidnapped. Grades 3-6. 1967.
DC06594
The demon's den by Franklin W. Dixon.
1 disc. Narrated by Randy Wieck.
The Hardy boys, vacationing in Vermont, offer to help the police locate a missing camper and find themselves involved with a doomsday cult, a deadly strain of bacteria, and possibly the devil. Grades 4-7. 1984.
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DC02540
The jungle pyramid by Franklin W. Dixon.
1 disc. Narrated by George Backman.
The Hardy boys go on an archaeological dig in the Yucatan jungle while they search for a million dollars worth of gold bullion. Grades 3-6. 1977.
DC06633
The mummy case by Franklin W. Dixon.
1 disc. Narrated by Randy Wieck
Called in to investigate the theft of some statuettes stolen from the Egyptian Museum in New York, the Hardy brothers become involved in a deepening mystery which includes the possible overthrow of another country's government. Grades 4-7. 1980.
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DC09143
The mystery of the silver star by Franklin W. Dixon.
1 disc. Narrated by David Palmer.
Someone tries to sabotage Keith Holland's specially-built Silver Star bicycle to knock him out of the Bike-Aid race. When the Hardy boys investigate, both the Silver Star and Keith disappear. Grades 4-7. 1987.
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Science
DC12233
Exploring the sky by day: the Equinox guide to weather and the atmosphere ; Exploring the night sky : the Equinox astronomy guide for beginners by Terence Dickinson.
1 disc. Narrated by Phiroze Dotiwalla.
In "Exploring the sky by day," Dickinson discusses types of clouds and precipitation, storms, aurora borealis, and the sun and moon. "Exploring the night sky" covers our solar system, comets, black holes, quasars, and the night sky from Earth. Grades 5-8. c1988.
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Supernatural Fiction
DC34172
The tales of Beedle the bard by J. K. Rowling.
1 disc. Narrated by Steve Hodson, Beth Chalmers and Jacqueline King.
Each of the five tales in this book reveals a lesson befitting children and parents alike: the strength gained with a trusted friendship, the redemptive power of love, and the true magic that exists in the hearts of all of us. Rowling's new introduction also comments on the personal lessons she has taken from the Tales. Grades 4-7. 2008.
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