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Donkey Ollie and His Traveling Circus
"This audio adventure story tells how Donkey Ollie, Ruthie, Jehu, Alondra, Abner and Elizabeth attempt to deliver the last seven letters of John to the seven churches of Revelation - Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. Of course, they bring their African Lion friend Theopolis and Hannibal their elephant buddy as well. After all what is a circus without a lion or elephant? By masquerading as a traveling circus, they know they will be avoiding Roman interference. They secure boat transport in Egypt from Allondra's cousin Ramses the Pharoah. Unfortunately, they decide to take a bath in the Nile which almost turns deadly for the young elephant Muwanna who is rescued from the jaws of a crocodile with the help of the whole circus troop. Finally, they set out for cities located along the rocky Asian Coast accompanied by their faithful observant Seagull Smoothfeather. As you might expect, this audio book generally follows the screenplay and illustrated comic book, with very few changes. The song lyrics are delightfully poetic and included. The language and content are easily understood. This Circus story is definitely aimed at families, with some clever plot twists and humor for adults as well. The audio book, expertly read by Sidney Stewart is squarely aimed at a child audience with a wonderfully paced cadence. The content of the story is an effective tribute to Brian Stewart's work on Donkey Ollie. This is the eighth story in a rather wonderful series, five already exist as animated films. In my opinion, this is by far the best. There are frequent mentions of subterfuge and danger and new friendships are forged as the ensemble travels from city to city, delivering the secret letters throughout the Roman occupied lands. The Letters of John make up the basis of the Book of Revelation. This is certainly an imaginative way to deliver the letters. I am sure the Apostle John would have been delighted with it."
Brian Stewart (Author), Sidney Stewart (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 29 mins
The Island of Patmos
"Donkey Ollie is asked to rescue slave children from the Isle of Patmos. Silas appeals to him for help when his own horse grow weary and can no longer pull the wagon load of ransom treasure. Donkey Ollie remembers Apostle John from years earlier and takes his whole family on the rescue.Along the way they are ambushed by a rockslide from desperate bandits and their merciless crow Meller. Ollie takes the time to help his three young sons through the struggles as they overcome the rockslide and the bandits. Just when it seems they are battling impossible odds, Rupert hooks up with their old friend, the Shebite boat captain who offers a vessel for the rescue of the children. The Romans pursue the escaped children in a large galley, raining down fire arrows, but with everyone praying and Rupert and Smoothfeathers quick defensive manouvers, they are no match for Ollie and friends."
Audiobook · 1 hr 59 mins
Jake and the Giants: You're Never Too Small
"It is hard to find a moment in “Jake and the Giants” when the heroes Jake and his sister Joanie are not bravely trying to rescue their parents and the other villagers from the Lord Fe and his monkey army. Ever lusting for told and treasure, the giant brothers raided Shiloh and made off with everyone old enough to work in their gold mines. A wisely owl advises the two small and unlikely rescuers to search for the bird Whitey and ask for wisdom to complete the rescue without themselves being kidnapped. He gives them dream root as well that serves them well and bolsters them with courage. It is not an easy trek, the giant's mountain gold mine is a day’s journey away and they have to deal with snakes, wolves, hunger and the current of cold fast moving river. The story moves at a fast pace and before you know it you are drug into the magical world of singing beavers, magical vines and a brutal flying monkey army. The audio book is based on the musical film Jake and the Giants, directed by Sonic alumni Kent Butterworth."
Audiobook · 2 hrs 16 mins
The Adventures of Donkey Ollie African Adventure
"This African Adventure centers around Donkey Ollie a daring adventurer, hoping to visit his former prisoners from the Roman Coliseum. He travels with Rupert his black raven flying sidekick, Smoothfeather a seagull friend, Ruthie, his bride To Africa. They being their journey on a barge across the Nile to visit his old friends from Rome -Theopolis, Hannibal and Mumumu and see how they are doing. Africa is in an upheaval. King Beri is using captured elephants in his salt mine often working them without food or rest. Large ruthless baboons run King Beri's operation and they are both unrelenting and cruel to the gentle beasts forced to work in the mines while slowly starving, the baboons have captured Hannibal's nephew Mumumu and tied him up and left him for dead. Ollie and Ruthy after crossing the Nile have made their way into the deep jungle. Ollie is glad to see his old friend King of the Jungle Lion Theopolis and is informed that he has come just in time. Rupert seeks out a local kettle of vultures who aid in the rescue of the wounded elephants. And help them as they storm the gates of the mine. The audio script is well produced and is sure to be enjoyed by the entire family as Donkey Ollie fans once again listen in amazement as Donkey Ollie and his crew pull off another rescue, in their ever-present dance with danger. I don't know how many donkeys want to honeymoon in Africa, but Donkey Ollie comes through right on the button. His new wife Ruthie couldn't be prouder of Ollie, Rupert, Smoothfeather and the new friends she meet salong the way"
Audiobook · 1 hr 38 mins
"Jake and Hooley is a fresh modern sequel to the popular 2018 animated film Jake and the Giants and the subsequent audio book that was released. Hooley is an orphaned giant who finds himself hungry, lost and alone near the Village Shi. His immense strength and ability as a lumberjack makes him popular with the Beavers and also with Jake who treats him like a long lost brother making sure he has food to eat and a wonderful place to sleep. There is plenty of building and lumbering for him to do and with his immense strength he does it quickly. However, things turn sour when he realizes that many in the Village Shi are frightened of him and want him to move away. He overhears and sneaks off without a word. The story has surprising twists and turns and continues the Jake and the Giants legacy quite well. The arrival of Conrad the giant and Nora a young giantess who is in love with Hooley create havoc in the Shi Village as they search about for their stolen treasure. The battle scenes and terror are unique and clever and ultimately satisfying. This is a wonderful audio adventure and captures the true spirit of the human heart. 'Don't judge someone by their size but by the size of their heart.'"
Audiobook · 1 hr 42 mins
Shipwrecked: A Donkey Ollie Adventure
"The Shipwrecked audio story is based on the animated film by the same name, featuring the well loved children's character Donkey Ollie. Farmer John wants his children, Jehu and Elizabeth to take the sheep's wool to market. Donkey Ollie, Esau, Jeremy and Isa carry the wool in big baskets. It all goes well until a group of Samaritan Thieves steal the donkeys and leave the children to the jackals. They transport the stolen treasure only to be sold to an Italian wine merchant who sends them off to Italy from Caesarea across the Mediterranean Sea. They nearly die when their ship is wrecked in a storm. Only the provident hand of God, a pod of porpoises and the prayers of their friends save them."
Audiobook · 1 hr 51 mins
Circus Maximus: A Donkey Ollie Adventures
"Donkey Ollie's brothers leave Farmer John's small farm to join a gang of marauding donkeys. They are captured while raiding a farm for carrots. Donkey Ollie leaves to find them and end up being captured as well and sent to the Roman Coliseum to fight in the ring with the Lions. Rupert the Raven, Donkey Ollie's best friend flies around asking questions and finds out where him friends were taken. He organizes a rescue team lead by Donkey Ollie's friend Jehu. They all go to Rome, hoping they still have time to save the donkeys. This Donkey Ollie Adventure introduces new characters: Hannibal, Theopoliis, Smoothfeather and shows what it is like to stand before an Emperor and speak out for truth and justice."
Audiobook · 2 hrs 35 mins
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