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10 audiobooks in our catalogue, every one with its narrator named.
"A boy the world dismissed. His impossible dream of glory. Can this underdog really fight and win? Fourteen-year-old Sid Everett longs for excitement and the glory of being a famous jockey. Despite having nothing but an old farm horse, he dreams of riding to victory with his name in the headlines and money in his pockets. However, his father seems dead set against the idea. Ever since Dad came home from the war he's been like a ticking time-bomb, and Sid and his family don't know what to expect from one moment to the next. With money getting tighter by the day, and Dad becoming harder and harder to live with, Sid's dreams have never felt further away. But Sid has a plan... With an older sister who has already sacrificed her own dream, Sid can’t resist the temptation to go all out. Deceiving his parents, Sid risks all - jeopardizing the very dream he longs for. Riding into danger, galloping to disaster, Sid’s exhilaration turns to terror. 'An important book.' Janice Marriott, award winning author and mentor 'A racing good book for anyone who loves horses, history or characters with grit and determination.' Philippa Werry, award winning author 'Engaging and engrossing.' Bill Nagelkerke, award winning author and librarian Set in post-WWII rural New Zealand, Holding The Horse is a story of dreams and determination. J L Williams evokes the 1940s with accuracy and sensitivity. A fast paced, heartwarming story of courage and reconciliation which will long remain in the heart and mind."
J L Williams (Author), Naomi Barton (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 53 mins
"Becky always loved visiting her dad in New Zealand until she returns during the pandemic. Now he’s got a baby with her new stepmum and everything has changed. Worse still, her windsurfer hasn’t arrived yet, so there’s nothing for her to do but wait for Mum who is stuck overseas. Then Becky finds a strange stone at Whale Bay and her luck changes. She makes new friends, joins an environmental group, borrows a windsurfer, and has several close encounters with a bottlenose dolphin who simply won’t leave her alone. But what is wrong with the dolphin? Is it trying to tell her something? Is it sick? And who are the people poaching fish from the marine reserve? How is it all connected? Becky must find a way to solve it all. Just Keep Going is a story of blended families, new friendships, marine pollution, a magical stone, a persistent dolphin, and a young girl with a strong will to succeed, adapting to life in a new country."
Donna Blaber (Author), Naomi Barton (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 41 mins
Outcast Girl vs Pretty Boy: Sweet YA Contemporary Romance
"A protective boyfriend. A girlfriend who wants to fit in. Can love give them the strength to face the ugly secrets they’re hiding?CAM: She’s the most precious person in my life. I’d do anything for Bianca... except introduce her to my family. I know she wants to meet them, but I can’t predict what my dad might do. How can I tell her that? Our ugly family secret stays locked within our house, just the way Mum wants it to be. I won’t expose Bianca to it. But she’s starting to pull away from me. I can feel the wedge growing between us, and I don’t know how to stop it. Maybe she’s hiding something from me too. The light in her eyes doesn’t shine so bright these days. I wish I could figure out what is eating at her. Life is so much easier when I can just paste on a smile and pretend that everything’s sweet. But maybe I can’t this time. Maybe I have to let her into the dark side of my world… or I could lose her forever."
Jordan Ford (Author), Naomi Barton (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 49 mins
Shy Girl vs Popular Boy: Sweet YA Contemporary Romance
"A second-place sister. A first-rate jock. Can the light of love shine through the darkest pain?'I am absolutely devouring this series… Jordan Ford definitely is one very talented lady, her words are all heart and emotion.”— Amazon reviewer BIANCA: Cam likes me. He’s asked me on a date. It’s kind of unbelievable. He could have any girl he wants, yet his eyes landed on me. Can this be real? Do I go for it? He’s so out of my league, I’m terrified. I don’t think the other girls like it. Their heated glares are warning me away, and now my twin sister’s in trouble too. Stacey won’t tell me what’s wrong, but she’s acting weird and I’m worried that her boyfriend has hurt her. I need to get to the bottom of it. I’m all she has left. Can I really make this thing with Cam a reality? I want him so badly, but I promised Stacey I’d stick with her no matter what. How do I protect both sides of my heart? How do I choose between love and loyalty?"
Audiobook · 6 hrs 59 mins
"Jessie wants it to stop. She’s had nothing but problems ever since she found a strange black stone at Whale Bay. She's been dumped by her best friend Hayley, and bullied by the new girl, Alexis, and the school year has only just begun! Jessie blames the stone; it has special cultural significance, and too late Jessie discovers that if it is taken without permission it brings bad luck. It could even explain the strange dreams she's been having. Then the worst thing ever happens. Alexis and Hayley bully Jessie online and everyone sees. What if they believe what they've read? Cyberbullying sucks. Especially when it happens to you. Jessie must fix everything, but who can she trust? Will anything ever be the same again? "
Audiobook · 3 hrs 20 mins
Broken Girl vs Fix-It Boy: Sweet YA Contemporary Romance
"She’s closed her heart to protect her family. Can he open it back up to let love bloom?“I didn't think it was going to be possible for this series to get even better, and yet I have fallen even harder for all these teenagers…” – Amazon reviewer TANE: Harper wants me. I can feel it every time she looks my way. Her lips tell me I’m the guy for her. Our attraction is irresistible. Magnetic. But she’s fighting it. She’s pushing me away at every turn, trying to take care of everyone as they start school and adjust to life without their parents. I get it. Living as an orphan must hurt, but if she'll only let me help her... Why does she have to be so stubborn? Why does she want to do this all on her own when I’m here to make things better? I can’t quit on her. I’m not going to let her keep hurting herself this way. I don’t care what it takes. I’m winning Harper’s heart, because my heart won’t let me do anything else."
Audiobook · 9 hrs 28 mins
City Girl vs Country Boy: Sweet YA Contemporary Romance
"A kind boy. A grief-stricken girl. A chance for love neither expected… “You know that elusive book hangover we all long for? Jordan delivers that and so much more with City Girl vs Country Boy.” – Reader review HARPER: I’ve just lost everything. My grand plan for college with my best friends has gone up in smoke. I have to look after my siblings now. I’m all they’ve got left. My parents stated in their will that they want Beck to look after us on his farm. But why? We haven’t seen him in years. Now two orphaned families are supposed to squish into his crusty old farmhouse in the middle of nowhere? Five grieving teenagers. This isn’t going to work. But I’ll go. Just for a couple of weeks. That’s what Mum and Dad would want me to do. What I don’t expect is for Tane to still be living on the farm. He’s grown up now. He’s gorgeous. I don’t have room in my life for this pull of desire, but his kind eyes and big heart are going to make it impossible for me to resist him. He told me this land can heal my pain... but how can I stay? What do I give up in order to survive this?"
Audiobook · 7 hrs 42 mins
Sylvie's Big Adventure
"Sylvie loves to explore. More than anything else in the world she wants to go on a big adventure. When Sylvie discovers her neighbours Ben and Kate are going on a holiday, she wants to go too! So she hides inside Ben’s favourite toy truck, and goes with them! But the world’s a big place for a little snail. Will Sylvie make it safely back home again?"
"Em Rogers life changes forever when she gets her first after-school detention. If she'd known Dad would die in a traumatic accident, and Mum would have a nervous breakdown, she never would have talked in class. Was it all her fault? After losing friends, confidence, and hope, Em moves north to live with Nan and finds a future filled with promise, with the help of new friends, a mermaid, and a magic rock."
Audiobook · 2 hrs 39 mins
An Unexpected Journey: a Covid-19 tale
""Haven't you heard about the virus?" When her BFF asks this question at the bus stop, there was no way ten year old Emilia could know that the global pandemic of Covid-19 was about to turn her life upside down. Based on true events, this story follows the journey of Emilia, who lives in South Korea with her teacher mother, where they both enjoy their international school community. Life is wonderful until the rapidly spreading global pandemic of Covid-19 prompts her mother to take Emilia from her home in Korea to her home in New Zealand. Emilia's life changes without warning and the range of heart wrenching feelings she experiences is overwhelming. The transformational story of Emilia honestly expresses the pain and confusion of sudden transition from a child's point of view and celebrates the comfort that family and community can provide. It honours the story of an everyday girl hero who could be your neighbour, classmate or relative. THIS AUDIOBOOK MAY INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. INFORMATION RELATED TO COVID-19 CONTINUES TO EVOLVE. AUDIOBOOKS.COM ENCOURAGES YOU TO SEEK UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FROM YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT."
Naomi Barton (Author), Emilia Lower , Kelly Ann Thorstensen , Lindsay Hawkes , Naomi Barton (Narrator)
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