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The Mystery of Cabin Island
"Bound to the sea by rocks and dirt, Cabin Island stands shrouded by fog and mystery. The Hardy Boys are up to the challenge! Stolen groceries, creeping tycoons, and missing heirlooms plague the island, and with the intention of cashing in a favor, the Hardy Boys find themselves in the midst of it. In this hair-raising installment of The Hardy Boys, their adventures around The Mystery of Cabin Island is sure to please all readers and listeners."
Franklin W. Dixon (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 2 mins
The Great Airport Mystery
"In another seat-gripping installment of The Hardy Boys, the brothers find themselves investigating sky-high robberies and daring thieves. Together, the brothers do what they do best: bring the no-gooders to justice. Tag along with them in the rushing adventures around the airport in this Franklin W. Dixon classic."
Audiobook · 3 hrs 52 mins
[Spanish] - En defensa de la libertad: Historia de Wallace y Bruce
"Libertad o muerte: esta era la elección a la que se enfrentaba el pueblo de la Escocia del siglo XIV si se sublevaba contra su gobernante inglés. La mayoría diría que no había elección. Muchos de los nobles escoceses eran partidarios de Inglaterra. Era poco probable que muchos se alzaran contra el abrumador ejército inglés. El héroe de la historia, Archibald Forbes, se une a la lucha por la libertad de Escocia liderada por los valientes Sir William Wallace y Robert the Bruce. El extraordinario valor y la destreza personal de estos hombres rivalizan con las hazañas de los míticos héroes de la caballería. Henty teje una maravillosa historia en torno a los hechos reales de 1314 en Bannockburn. / La colección de novelas históricas de Henty, escrita por George Henty en el siglo XIX, abarca muchos períodos de la historia en todo el mundo. En esta colección, aprenderás historia, geografía y vocabulario, al tiempo que descubrirás personajes heroicos a los que tus hijos podrán emular. (“Liberty or death: this was the choice facing the people of 14th-century Scotland if they revolted against their English ruler. Most would say there was no choice. Many of the Scottish nobles were pro-England. It was unlikely that many would rise up against the overwhelming English army. The hero of the story, Archibald Forbes, joins the fight for Scottish freedom led by the brave Sir William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The extraordinary courage and personal prowess of these men rival the exploits of mythical chivalric heroes. Henty weaves a wonderful story around the true events of 1314 at Bannockburn. / Henty’s collection of historical novels, written by George Henty in the 19th century, covers many periods of history around the world. In this collection, you’ll learn history, geography, and vocabulary, while discovering heroic characters your children can emulate.”)"
G.A. Henty (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 13 hrs 1 min
The Secret of the Caves
"In this exciting installment, after rescuing a woman from drowning the Hardy boys find themselves helping their father in the hunt for her missing brother. Along with their chums, they encounter a number of colorful characters as well as natural impediments in their quest. There is the crook who tried to steal one of their motorcycles, and a strange older man who tells the tallest tales they’ve ever heard. Between having their supplies stolen, Frank falling into a pit, and trying to survive in the caves, there is plenty of adventure in this exciting chapter in the lives of The Hardy Boys!"
Audiobook · 3 hrs 51 mins
The Shore Road Mystery
"While riding their motorcycles along the Shore Road, Frank and Joe Hardy, along with their pal Chet Morton, meet a local fisherman who has just had his car stolen. The three boys give chase and, further down the road, find their chum, Jack Dodd, and his father being questioned by the police because a stolen car was found in their yard. The Hardy boys, of course, resolve to solve the case and clear their friend’s name, as many other auto thefts have also occurred recently. They soon discover a band of tramps camping on the beach, a man named Gus Montrose who used to work for Mr. Dodd, and a group of fishermen sneaking around the woods at night. Although threatened by Dodd, thwarted at every turn to unravel the mystery of the car thefts, and using their own money to purchase and hide in the trunk of a “bait car,” the boys enter the thieves’ lair, encounter their armed adversaries, and solve the Shore Road Mystery!"
Audiobook · 3 hrs 50 mins
The Adventures of Officer Jack: A Treasury of Thirteen Officer Jack Stories
"Officer Jack is in Hamilton Township airport when a woman screams, “Help Me! My baby’s not breathing! Somebody, help me!” His partner, Officer Kate, knows how to help, but a scanner system blocks her path to the frantic mother. Can she get there in time to save the baby? Officer Jack and Officer Kate swore an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Hamilton Township. Ride along in The Adventures of Officer Jack as they fulfill that oath by rescuing a woman from a sinking car, getting a baby to breathe, and retrieving a puppy from a dog-napper. Their commitment to their community extends to finding a lost lady, thwarting a robber, and running down and arresting home-invading criminals. Like all first responders, when thanked for their service, they thank God they could help and say, “Glad to do it!” The Adventures of Officer Jack, written for third grade and above, is a chapter book in the “Glad to Do It!” series of fire, police, and EMT children’s books. Each chapter is based upon an actual response performed by law enforcement professionals. The officers and their departments are recognized in each chapter. The “Glad to Do It!” collection thanks and honors the commitment, courage, and bravery of millions of police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who go to work every day fully prepared to place themselves between their neighbors and danger."
James Burd Brewster (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 26 mins
Hunting for Hidden Gold
"Here is Book 5 in the exciting Hardy Boys Mystery series! Frank, Joe, and his friends, while ice skating, get caught in a blizzard which results in their finding and befriending a poor old miner who lost his gold to thieves! Their famous detective Dad, Fenton, just happens to be investigating the same missing gold in Montana! He calls the boys to come and help him as he’s injured and bed-bound. They are followed, tricked, and delayed, but ultimately get to Montana where they are attacked by wolves in abandoned mines, and finally begin Hunting for Hidden Gold!"
Audiobook · 4 hrs 6 mins
"While Frank and Joe Hardy, sons of the world-famous private detective Fenton Hardy, are sailing with their friends in a couple of boats, a sudden large storm separates the group. While one boat turns back, Chet and Biff continue sailing out to sea and go missing. After the storm, Frank and Joe search for their friends and find some boat wreckage, leading them to fear the worst. But then they receive a ransom note … for themselves! Baldy Turk and his gang have kidnapped the wrong pair of boys! Frank and Joe are able to trace the gang to Blacksnake Island, but will they be able to save their friends?"
Audiobook · 3 hrs 57 mins
A Home for Min Soo: Putting Together the Pieces of My Life
"Orphaned at birth in South Korea, challenged with medical and developmental complications, and unadopted by age three, Min Soo’s hope of finding a home seems lost. But God chooses a family on the other side of the world who opens their home to this whirlwind of a child. Although Min Soo is dearly loved, his constant challenges tax his adoptive parents to the core. When he’s old enough to understand, Min Soo wonders if God has a purpose for “a child in a man’s body.” He comes to grips with the multiple obstacles he faces—except one. Then a devastating diagnosis hits! How will Min Soo overcome the impossible? Does God still have a purpose for his broken life? And will God grant him the “most desire” of his heart? Despite his many struggles, Min Soo has accomplished an amazing feat by writing his story. And his unique sense of humor shines throughout the pages of A Home for Min Soo: Putting Together the Pieces of My Life, bringing laughter as he and his family relay his numerous antics. Yet you’ll be moved by the deep truths he shares. Min Soo hopes—through reading his story—you’ll discover it’s possible to survive insurmountable odds and find purpose in the pieces of your life."
Min Soo Kim Hampshire (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 20 mins
"Frank and Joe Hardy, sons of the world–famous detective Fenton Hardy, tackle their first case as budding detectives. Although still in high school, the boys experience exciting chases, hold ups, robberies, clues, and false accusations. They winnow through mounds of evidence and conflicting stories, get some assistance from their famous father, and search and climb till they find the answer to the mystery of the Tower Treasure. In 1927, the first three Hardy Boys books were published, and they entered the public domain on January 1, 2023. I took the opportunity to record all three books and will be releasing the unabridged recordings this year. I can’t wait for you to share them with your kids like I did with mine so many years ago."
Audiobook · 3 hrs 59 mins
The House on the Cliff
"Second in the series of The Hardy Boys detective/adventure series, The House on the Cliff continues the exciting adventures of two young budding detectives in this wildly popular series. Frank and Joe Hardy, sons of the world renowned detective Fenton Hardy, investigate a mysterious old house high on the cliffs above Barmet Bay when they are frightened off by a scream. During a storm they seek refuge in the house, only to return to their motorcycles now empty tool boxes! The boys return to the apparently haunted house when they make a connection between the place and a smuggling case their father is working on. When their father goes missing, they have to investigate the caves beneath the house and confront the smugglers face to face."
Audiobook · 3 hrs 47 mins
The Secret of the Old Mill
"In this unabridged recording of the third original 1927 edition of the Hardy Boys Detective story The Secret of the Old Mill, brothers Frank and Joe Hardy exchange some one-dollar bills for a five-dollar bill with a stranger at the train station. Later, when they try to use the bill to buy some pie plates, they are told the five is a counterfeit! Frank’s girlfriend, Callie Shaw’s cousin Pollie, accepts a counterfeit fifty from a customer, and the Hardy Boys’ mother does the same when selling an old carpet! During their investigation of the source of the counterfeit bills, the Hardy boys and their high school chums are plunged into peril of the most unexpected kind. While visiting an old mill, hostile scenes convince the Hardys that something is going on. Putting two and two together, they deduce that the counterfeit money and the mill may be connected. A series of dangerous investigations ensues!"
Audiobook · 3 hrs 46 mins
Facing Death: A Tale of the Coal Mines
"Facing Death - A Tale of the Coal Mines is a story with a purpose. It is intended to show that a lad who makes up his mind firmly and resolutely will rise in life, and he who is prepared to face toil and ridicule and hardship to carry out his determination, is sure to succeed. The hero of the story is a typical British boy; dogged, earnest, generous, and though “shame-faced” to a degree, is ready to face death in the discharge of duty. This hero, an orphan named Jack Simpson, at the age of about 10, begins work in the coal mines. Full of excitement, the book relays a strike against the mine owners, a riot against the youth of the town and one catastrophe after another, culminating in a deadly explosion. Our maturing hero discovers a way to escape from certain death in the mine and assumes the most dangerous actions needed to save himself and others. The author stated that this book was his own personal favorite, and the best among his books for boys."
Audiobook · 6 hrs 44 mins
The Swiss Family Robinson
"A huge storm hurls a ship against the rocks with the force of a hurricane. A father, mother and their four sons, abandoned by their now drowned crew, must carve out a new life for themselves on an uncharted island. Join them as they learn how to survive while battling the forces of nature. As the father says - “It was written for the instruction and amusement of my children. Children are, on the whole, very much alike everywhere, and you four lads fairly represent multitudes. It will make me happy to think that my simple narrative may lead some of these to observe…how good and pleasant a thing it is when brethren dwell together in unity, under the eye of parental love.”"
Johann David Wyss (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 12 hrs 16 mins
Won by the Sword: A Story of the 30 Years' War
"Won by the Sword describes the conclusion of the Thirty Years’ War (1640s) recounting the years after the deaths of generals Gustavus Adolphus and Wallenstein when France took the lead in the struggle. The appointment of young Hector Campbell, orphaned son of a Scottish captain, as an aide in the household of the French General Turenne marks the beginning of a series of adventures that includes battles, captures and escapes, a meeting with Mazarin, and high honors and awards for his prowess and bravery in battle."
Audiobook · 12 hrs 26 mins
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
"The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle is the classic tale of the legendary bandit of England, who stole from the conniving rich to give to the poor. Join Robin Hood and Little John, Allan A Dale, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marion as they face off against the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham. In these medieval days of bows and arrows and county fairs, Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws are beloved by all the common men, and live a happy life in Sherwood Forest."
Howard Pyle (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 11 hrs 20 mins
Both Sides of the Border: A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower
"G.A. Henty novels are highly researched as well as drawn from his first-hand experiences of people, places, and events. The years 1400-1403 were among the most stirring in the history of England. Owen Glendower, angered by the usurpation of the English throne by Henry IV, carried fire and slaughter to the Welsh counties, capturing most of the strong places held by the English, and foiling three invasions led by the king himself. A coalition under the English Percy, Welshmen Glendower and Mortimer, and Scotsman Douglas, tried to combine forces to unseat Henry, but were themselves defeated at the battle of Shrewsbury. The continual state of unrest and warfare on “both sides of the border” are full of stirring adventures for our hero, Oswald Forster."
Audiobook · 11 hrs 38 mins
By England’s Aid: The Freeing of the Netherlands
"G.A. Henty novels are highly researched as well as drawn from his first-hand experiences of people, places, and events. Set in 1585 through 1604, this sequel to By Pike and Dyke continues the story of the Dutch Protestant struggle for independence from their Spanish Catholic rulers. Two English brothers experience the major conflicts in the struggle, meeting one of the greatest generals of the time, Sir Francis Vere. Their adventures include the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the battle of Cadiz and Ostend, life in Holland and Spain, and more. Henty’s legendary storytelling once again captures the reader’s imagination while educating them all the while."
Audiobook · 11 hrs 51 mins
By Pike and Dyke: A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic
"G.A. Henty novels are highly researched as well as drawn from his first-hand experiences of people, places, and events. From 1579 through 1585, the heroic Dutch Protestants fight for freedom from Catholic Spanish rule. Few know of the persistent efforts of the Prince of Orange, known as William the Silent, or the huge obstacles he faced as the leader of the Dutch. Through the eyes of Ned Martin you will be taken back to these turbulent and troubled times. Learn about the noble character of William the Silent, 16th Century Dutch history, and the brutality of the Spanish. Ned enters the service of the Prince as a volunteer, and is employed by him in many dangerous missions, in the discharge of which he passes through the great sieges of the time."
Audiobook · 11 hrs 59 mins
At Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris
"G.A. Henty novels are highly researched as well as drawn from his first-hand experiences of people, places, and events. From 1413-1415 the butcher’s guild, otherwise known as the “White Hoods” of Paris, kept that city in a state of near anarchy. With a mad king, a virtual civil war between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy, and King Henry V of England claiming the French throne, there is plenty of opportunity for Guy Aylmer, a squire to Sir Eustace de Villeroy, to show his mettle in many a skirmish, finally winning his spurs at the lopsided victory of the English over the French at the Battle of Agincourt on October 25, 1415."
Audiobook · 11 hrs 40 mins
Through Russian Snows: A Story of Napoleon’s Retreat from Moscow
"G.A. Henty novels are highly researched as well as drawn from his first-hand experiences of people, places, and events. In 1812, Napoleon invaded Russia, and two brothers, diligent Frank and carefree Julian, end up on different sides of the conflict. Napoleon’s army of 500,000 defeat the Russians at Smolensk and Borodino, but wait too long after entering a deserted Moscow for Russia’s capitulation, which never comes. Retreat is the only option, and a mere fifth of the army survives. Frank and Julian meet in Moscow under unexpected circumstances; one as the aid-de-camp to Sir Robert Wilson, the other having rescued the child of a Russian nobleman."
Audiobook · 10 hrs 36 mins
St. George for England: A Tale of Cressy and Poitiers
"G.A. Henty novels are highly researched as well as drawn from his first-hand experiences of people, places, and events. No portion of English history is more crowded with great events than the Hundred Years’ War from 1337-1453 under King Edward III and his son, the “Black Prince.” The Battles of Cressy and Poitiers, the destruction of the Spanish fleet, the plague of the Black Death, and the Jacquerie rising are vividly related in this historically accurate adventure novel. Walter Somers, although of good family, begins life as a London apprentice. But, after countless adventures and perils, by valor and good conduct, becomes a squire, and, at last, the trusted friend of the Black Prince."
Audiobook · 9 hrs 34 mins
Four Great Americans: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln
"Bring history back to life through this historically accurate and edifying program read by Jim Hodges. An engaging introduction to four of the greatest Americans: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln. Their lives are set forth in a simple manner, yet with many interesting details. A glimpse is given of the trials and successes which combined to mold their character and afford such stirring examples for the youth of today. The stories are patriotic in every line, and inspire the listener to the best of thoughts and deeds. Written in the 1800s, the Young Listeners Collection features children’s stories from yesterday’s classics. Learn from our nation’s founders whose Christian faith was lived out in the lives of the characters in these stories."
James Baldwin (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 14 mins
Friends Though Divided: A Tale of the English Civil War
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. It's the time of the English Civil War in 1642. Harry Furness is a Cavalier fighting for the king; his friend, Herbert Rippinghall, sides with the Roundheads in opposition. Oliver Cromwell leads the rebels aligned against the king and his admittedly tyrannical rule, but ends up imposing his own! Most of the story follows Harry Furness and the campaigns which take him all over the British Isles and the high seas, right through his capture at Drogheda and enslavement in Bermuda. Both Harry and Herbert live to see the end of the conflict and the new royal order. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
George Alfred Henty (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 29 mins
In the Reign of Terror: An English Lad in the French Revolution
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, ushered in the French Revolution. Within four years, the king was executed and a revolutionary tribunal was established to judge 'enemies of the people.' Led by Robespierre, the Jacobins sought to establish a 'Republic of Virtue,' and to achieve it, the property of nobles was seized and 'enemies' tried and sent to the guillotine. Known as the Reign of Terror, everyone who was associated with the monarchy, expressed royalist views, or opposed the committee, faced potential execution. Harry Sandwith, a companion of a French family, wins their confidence and becomes the protector of the three daughters. After the girls are condemned to death in the coffin-ships, Harry saves the girls and the gets them safely to England. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.JimHodgesAudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 8 hrs 36 mins
Out on the Pampas: A Tale of the Settlement of Argentina
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Out on the Pampas was the exciting story overheard by a friend who encouraged Mr. Henty to have it published, launching his amazing career as 'The Boy's Own Historian.' In the mid-1800s, the Hardy family relocates to Argentina, joining other British settlers trying to start a better life for themselves in a new land. They face many obstacles and perils in this rugged lifestyle: surveying, building, planting, raising animals, and fighting off attacks from the natives. The children in the story—Charles, Hubert, Maud, and Ethel—are named after Mr. Henty's own children! The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at JimHodgesAudiobooks.com."
Audiobook · 8 hrs 32 mins
A Final Reckoning: A Tale of Bush Life in Australia
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Australia in the 1830s was a wild place. Reuben Whitney, escaping an inaccurate perception of him in England, enjoys an adventurous passage aboard the Paramatta, and sails 'down under.' Joining the police force, he makes his mark in conflicts with the Aborigines and Bushrangers. Finally, he saves the life of a squire's daughter who has emigrated to Australia following her father's financial ruin. This story is filled with adventure, close calls, and historical information about the early days of Australia! The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.JimHodgesAudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 9 hrs 5 mins
The Dragon and the Raven: The Days of King Alfred and the Viking Invasion
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. The Saxons and Vikings fought many fierce battles in Britain in the eighth and ninth centuries. During the struggle, twenty-three-year-old Alfred ascended the throne and temporarily beat back the pagan hordes and concluded a peace treaty. Following another war in 878, peace was again achieved; the Danish King Guthrum accepted Christianity and withdrew to East Anglia, and Alfred the Great fortified cities, built a navy, codified laws, and revived learning among the Saxons until his death in AD 900. The hero is a Saxon thane named Edmund who joins the forces of King Alfred, fighting the Danes on land and in their own element, the sea, in his ship The Dragon. Carried by storms to the shores of Norway, he defeats Sweyn the Viking in single combat, takes part in the siege of Paris on behalf of the Franks, and tracks down his nemesis in order to rescue the Danish maiden he will later marry. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 7 hrs 40 mins
With Wolfe in Canada: The Winning of a Continent
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Shortly before the United States Revolutionary war against England, most inhabitants were her loyal subjects. France had control of much of southern Canada and the 'western' lands of the current states of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Skirmishes abounded for years between English settlers pushing west and French settlers and her Indian accomplices. The Seven Years War in Europe spilled over to the colonies, where General Wolfe finally defeated the French in Quebec. This story includes depictions of the battles of Forts Duquesne and Necessity in Pennsylvania, and Forts Ticonderoga and William Henry in New York, and Quebec in Canada. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at wwwJimHodgesAudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 11 hrs 26 mins
Through the Fray: A Tale of the Luddite Riots
"Bring history back to life through this historically accurate and edifying program read by Jim Hodges. The story is laid in Yorkshire in 1812, when the introduction of machinery and high price of food induced by the Napoleonic Wars, drove the working classes to desperation, and caused them to band themselves in that widespread organization known as the Luddite Society. There is an abundance of adventure in the tale, but its chief interest lies in the character of the hero, and the manner in which he is put on trial for his life, but at last comes victorious “through the fray.” The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 9 hrs 46 mins
Short Stories: A Collection of Henty Short Stories
"Bring history back to life through this historically accurate and edifying program read by Jim Hodges. A terrific addition to your Henty audiobook collection! This collection of short stories contains narratives that continue the Henty tradition of heroes both brave and modest. These stories are sometimes sentimental and melancholy, unlike many of Henty’s other writings. Henty was primarily known for his full-length novels for young people, but he regularly contributed short stories such as these to weekly boys’ magazines such as the Boys Own Paper and the Union Jack. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.JimHodgesAudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 3 hrs 30 mins
Peter of New Amsterdam: A Story of Old New York
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Twelve-year-old Peter Hulbert is left an orphan in Leyden, Holland, as the rest of the Pilgrim’s sail for the New World. A merchant of the West India Company takes him to New Amsterdam as his servant. Here Peter’s adventures begin in this historically accurate tale of life in old New York. The purpose of this story is to show children the home life of the colonists with whom they meet in their history books. So that the stories may appeal more directly to the children, they are told from the viewpoint of a child and purport to have been related by a child. It is entertaining as well as instructive for young people to read of the toil and privations in the homes of those who came into a new world to build a country for themselves, and such facts are not to be found in history books. Written in the 1800s, the Young Listeners Collection features children’s stories from yesterday’s classics. Learn from our nation’s founders whose Christian faith was lived out in the lives of the characters in these stories."
James Otis (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 1 min
The Familyman’s Christmas Treasury
"Master storyteller Jim Hodges has partnered with Todd Wilson, the Familyman, to bring you these beloved Christmas stories, The Familyman’s Christmas Treasury, in audiobook format. These wonderful stories will give your children hours of listening enjoyment as well as reinforce the true meaning of Christmas. Set includes “Cootie McKay’s Nativity,” “Captain Chaos and the Manger Blaster,” “The Stranger,” “The Bishop’s Dream,” “Harold Grubbs and the Christmas Vest,” “Gladys Remembers Christmas,” “The Secret of the Snow Village,” and “It’s Called Christmas.”"
Todd Wilson (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 53 mins
Uncle Wiggily and the Littletails
"Uncle Wiggily has been a reassuring friend to millions of children since early in the twentieth century. He is a cheerful “bunny rabbit gentleman” who understands people-talk and has dedicated his life to helping animals and children with his wonderful knack for setting things right. Uncle Wiggily’s amusing stories speak to readers about familiar experiences and feature a lively cast of characters including Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, Uncle Wiggily’s loyal muskrat housekeeper, and Sammie and Suzie Littletail, among many others. Uncle Wiggily stories are full of charm, warmth, and old-fashioned fun."
Howard Garis (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 31 mins
The Adventures of Uncle Rocky, Fireman: Audio Collection
"In the 1990s, Jim Brewster put his sons, Ben and Luke, to bed each night with an “Uncle Rocky, Fireman” story. During each story, they enjoyed making truck engine sounds, blasting the siren, and testing the air horn. They also developed hand and body motions and pantomimed getting dressed for the fire. However, the best part of each story was at the end when they mimicked Uncle Rocky as he said, “Glad to do it!” It was great fun then, and we hope as you listen to this audio it will continue as great fun for you and your children. The stories are completely free of any bad behavior, and the characters like and enjoy each other. If you enjoy the stories, please visit Uncle Rocky’s website at www.GladToDoIt.net, where you can download free coloring pages or purchase the books for your children’s library."
Audiobook · 2 hrs 41 mins
A Knight of the White Cross: A Tale of the Siege of Rhodes
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. The story begins during the War of the Roses in England, but our hero, Gervaise Tresham soon joins the Knights of St. John in Rhodes. Dedicated to God’s service and pious in his personal life, Gervaise uncovers a plot, saves the coast of Italy from the Muslim corsairs, and is knighted by the Grand Prior. After being captured by and escaping from the enemy, the young English knight draws his sword in the defense of Rhodes. He finds himself in a tough position desiring marriage, but having taken a vow of chastity! In the end, it is the Roman pontiff himself that gives him the release he needs to wed. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 12 hrs 52 mins
By Right of Conquest: With Cortez in Mexico
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. The conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernando Cortez and a mere handful of Spaniards is one of the greatest romances of history. A writer of fiction would scarcely have dared to invent so improbable a story, but it is true. Fortunately, Cortez was able to ally himself with many peoples conquered by the Aztecs who were all too happy to assist in their downfall. Roger Hawkshaw, a shipwrecked Englishman, presenting himself as a long-lost Spaniard, assists Cortez in his many adventures. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 13 hrs 19 mins
Ten Great Adventurers: Biographies of Ten Amazing Explorers
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Circumnavigate the globe with Sir Francis Drake, spread the gospel in Africa with David Livingstone, survive the wilds of Jamestown with Captain John Smith, penetrate the wilderness with Daniel Boone, capture Mexico with Hernán Cortes, fight the British with John Paul Jones, and search for gold with Hernando De Soto. Each chapter sounds like an exciting work of fiction, yet is based on fact. These men lived lives of adventure and it’s fitting that their stories should be told with all the drama of a great story. Men and boys alike will relate to the thrilling experiences portrayed in these pages. Explore history from a Christian worldview through heroes and heroines of the past in the Amy Puetz Collection. Discover little-known stories that show God’s providential hand and invoke a simpler time in history."
Kate Dickinson Sweetser (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 58 mins
St. Bartholomew’s Eve: A Tale of the Huguenot Wars
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. On August 24, 1572, more than 2000 French Huguenots—men, women, and children—were massacred for their faith. In St. Bartholomew’s Eve, Henty vividly depicts Admiral Coligny’s unflinching bravery, Queen Elizabeth’s vacillating foreign policy, Catherine de Medici’s vindictive scheming, and the Queen of Navarre’s inner strength as he recounts the adventures of Phillip Fletcher, son of an Englishman and a Frenchwoman, who journeys to France to take part in the Huguenots’ struggle for freedom. He and his band of soldiers see much combat, and Phillip’s skill as a swordsman and marksman is required innumerable times before he returns as a hero to England. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 13 hrs 39 mins
A March on London: Being a Story of Wat Tyler and the Peasant Revolt
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. In 1381, Wat, the Tyler, and the peasants he represented urged of the King of England that serfdom should be abolished, the right of all to market their goods publicly be allowed, the price of good land to be not over four pennies an acre, and that all past offenses should be pardoned. Instead of presenting their requests in a respectful manner, they took to the streets of East Anglia, Kent, and London. Although their demands were certainly reasonable, their methods were not. Come along with Edgard Ormskirk as he helps put down the rebellion and save the lives of many in the process. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 11 hrs 15 mins
Captain Bayley’s Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Frank Norris, accused of theft and unable to prove his innocence, leaves for excitement and adventure in the California Gold Fields of 1850’s America. He sails the Atlantic, braves a storm while working as a barge man on the Mississippi, survives an Indian attack while crossing the plains with a caravan, strikes it rich in the California Gold Mines, and is finally able to clear his name and return to England to claim his rightful inheritance. A great adventure story that illuminates the trials and tribulations of many who traveled to California during the great Gold Rush! The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 10 hrs 32 mins
True to the Old Flag: A Tale of the American War of Independence
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. The Battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, the Declaration of Independence, Washington Crossing the Delaware, Saratoga, and the final surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown—these are the scenes that stir the soul of many an American. But to an Englishman, they do no such thing. This Henty novel retells these stirring tales, but from a different perspective, helping listeners learn how the other side viewed this miraculous triumph of freedom that inspires millions throughout the world still today. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 10 hrs 3 mins
In the Heart of the Rockies: A Story of Adventure in Colorado
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. In the Heart of the Rockies is packed with adventure! In 1860, sixteen-year-old Tom Wade leaves England for the American Far West to find his uncle and to improve his family fortunes. Arriving at the small western outpost of Denver to mine for gold, he soon encounters Native American warriors, takes part in big-game hunts, and learns how to survive a frigid mountain winter with nothing but resourcefulness and perseverance. On their quest for a gold mine, he and his little band is spied on by Indians, chased across the Bad Lands, and overwhelmed by a snowstorm in the mountains. Henty’s descriptions of Colorado are taken from the official report of Major Powell’s four-year assignment from the US government to survey the Colorado River Valley. Tom Wade goes West as a boy … and returns as a young man. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 10 hrs 56 mins
The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. R. M. Ballantyne, a devout Christian and outspoken advocate for Christian boyhood, changed the lives of hundreds of thousands with his globe-trekking adventure stories that emphasized Christian character in the face of adversity. In The Coral Island, three Christian boys, shipwrecked in the South Pacific, rely on godly wisdom, biblical insight, and plucky courage to outwit and overcome pirates and cannibals. Take a theological journey through a sampling of some of the world’s best sermons, stories, and tales with the Overtly Christian Line."
R. M. Ballantyne (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 27 mins
Stories of the Pilgrims
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Beginning with Queen Anne’s visit to Scrooby Inn, Stories of the Pilgrims tells of the everyday life of the Pilgrims in England and Holland, of their voyage on the Mayflower, and their adventures in the New World. The Brewster children and other Pilgrim boys and girls are the center of interest. This is a wonderful recording for a family to listen to together in the weeks before Thanksgiving. Written in the 1800s, the Young Listeners Collection features children’s stories from yesterday’s classics. Learn from our nation’s founders whose Christian faith was lived out in the lives of the characters in these stories."
Margaret B. Pumphrey (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 13 mins
True Stories of Famous Americans
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. If you want facts about our forefathers, get any history text; this book is more interested in the personalities and character traits and family histories that contributed to the development of the great men who built our nation. It’s a phenomenal addition to the audio library of any who would like to hear stories that honor the founders and shapers of the great United States of America. Written in the 1800s, the Young Listeners Collection features children’s stories from yesterday’s classics. Learn from our nation’s founders whose Christian faith was lived out in the lives of the characters in these stories."
Elbridge Streeter Brooks (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 24 mins
Ten Girls from History
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting and edifying audio recordings. Prepare to befriend ten of the bravest girls of history! Whether facing a band of Indians with Madeleine; saving lives at sea with Ida Lewis; experiencing the battlefields of the Civil War with Clara Barton, or learning the life story of Louisa May Alcott, you will be inspired by the faith, courage, and devotion of these Ten Girls from History! Girls of all ages will enjoy meeting these ten unforgettable girls, and parents will appreciate the godly examples provided by the lives of these remarkable women! Explore history from a Christian worldview through heroes and heroines of the past in the Amy Puetz Collection. Discover little-known stories that show God’s providential hand and invoke a simpler time in history."
Audiobook · 9 hrs 13 mins
Under Drake's Flag: A Tale of the Spanish Main
"Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting and edifying audio recordings. With hearty singing of Psalms, Drake and his crew greeted the Pomo Indians who resided in an area known today as San Francisco. Sir Francis Drake is the first English explorer to circumnavigate the globe and thus sail upon the Pacific Ocean. Ned Hearne and three of his friends make up part of Drake’s crew. The boys will share in Drake’s adventures on the Spanish Main in the 1580s. The heroic adventures of Francis Drake and life on the Spanish Main (Central America) will come alive through the masterful storytelling of G.A. Henty. The Henty Historical Novel Collection, written by George Henty in the 1800s, covers many time periods in history throughout the world. In this collection, you will learn history, geography, and vocabulary while also discovering hero characters for your children to emulate. Study guides to enrich your learning experience are available at www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/product-category/study-guides."
Audiobook · 10 hrs 12 mins
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