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  Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) Genre: YA, Horror Type: Audiobook Published: June 6, 2026 In this story, we meet Quinn Carpenter who is already having the worst day ever, she just got publicly humiliated at school and feels like hiding forever. But her best friend Kirsten won’t let her wallow; instead, she drags Quinn to Meadow Spire Mall for a refreshing and a little payback plan. Too bad their problems are only just starting. A brutal winter storm slams into town, locking everyone inside. Lights start flickering, people vanish, and something old and terrifying that’s been buried under the mall for decades is finally waking up. This is my first interactive audiobook and I love it! You actually get to make choices that change the story, even though I kept picking the wrong options and nearly “died” so many times I just stopped stressing and went with the flow, LOL. It starts a little slow while setting the scene and building tension, but once things get into action, it becomes great. It’s cre...

  Title: I Made It Home Author: Debra I. Thomas Narrated by: Rose Velorum Genre: Children's Fiction Publication Date: March 02, 2026 My Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Made It Home by Debra I. Thomas is a warm, gentle, and wonderfully concise story that captures all the familiar feelings of a child’s very first day of school, and as an audiobook experience, it shines beautifully for young listeners. The story follows Aubrey, a little girl stepping into first grade, who feels nervous about the day ahead and especially about her aunt picking her up when school ends. Worries creep in, "What if she doesn’t come?" "What will I do?" But her mom’s reassurance calms her heart, and as the day unfolds, Aubrey finds comfort in her beloved animal friends, shares sweet moments, and even makes brand-new friends at school. At its core, this is a charming tale about friendship, small acts of bravery, and the quiet confidence children discover when facing new experiences. As an audiobook p...

  "'Yasmin, your hair is beautiful, and you can be beautiful too, you just have to lose weight. I know you can do it.' There it is. She'll never love me the way I am. Not completely." I just finished listening to The Blue Dress by Rebecca Morrison, narrated by Samara Naeymi, and this is one of those middle-grade stories that quietly lingers in your mind long after it’s over.  Some stories are loud. This one is quiet but it speaks volumes.  The story follows Yasmin, a Persian immigrant who has recently moved from Iran to the United States. She’s at that fragile, in-between stage of early adolescence where everything feels like it’s shifting at once, friendships, family dynamics, body image, identity. And Morrison captures that season of life with such honesty that it almost feels too real at times.  What struck me first was how grounded the middle school experience feels. Not the dramatic, exaggerated version we often see in the media but the everyday tension of i...

  The Found Echoes of Singing Trees (Audiobook) by Kaby is an enjoyable children’s sci-fi adventure that blends mystery, environmental awareness, and heartwarming collaboration into one engaging story. The story introduces us to Louey, an orange cat, and his companions Chloe and Bassy as they embark on a journey to discover why the echoes of the ancient Forest are disappearing and how to restore the music to keep Marsimble alive.  In the story, readers are given a thoughtful explanation of the planet’s setting and why animals and plants coexist there, which adds an intriguing layer of world-building. While the mystery at the center of the plot is gentle and age-appropriate, it keeps young listeners curious and invested. The adventure is both entertaining and educational, weaving learning naturally into the narrative.  What stands out most is how it highlights the importance of plants and animals and the way they function together within an ecosystem. Through Louey and his...