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Writer's pictureVanessa Bettencourt

My Weekend Short Reads


5 stars - So Sweet

Oh no. They have to find a new owner, and they are left in the woods in a box. Luckily, a princess is about to have her dream of having kitties come true. She gets them all to safety, but Pixie, who had left the box to search for food. But all ends well. Love the how to care for your cat tips at the end. 


Length 1 hour 4 minutes

Language English

Publisher Tantor Media, Inc

Publication date October 1, 2024

Edition Unabridged




4.5 Stars. Delightful and funny

A modern tale inspired by the classic Pinocchio. Sylvester makes one last puppet and he comes alive. He takes him to the park and then to see the neighborhood as a short rethinking of life and wonder. The interaction with the community is very interesting. The cleverness of children, the humorous scene with the mother, the memories of a past good and bad. With more layers of fairytale and fantasy adventure. JAM!


"You're a mystery, aren't you, Puppet? But isn't everything a mystery? Not just you, but every single thing that exists."


Narrator David Almond

Length 3 hours 24 minutes

Language English

Publisher Tantor Media, Inc

Publication date October 8, 2024

Edition Unabridged



5 star. Educational and inspiring

Being small or one is no excuse for not doing right. We can always make a difference even if it's a small one. A team can work on a larger project and all can help. Even a tiny mouse can help a cat stuck in a tree. Amazing educational series filled with tips and valuable knowledge.


Narrator Emily Shaver

Length 1 hour 8 minutes

Language English

Publisher Tantor Media, Inc

Publication date October 8, 2024

Genre rank #1,231 in Children's




5 Stars. Fun short stories.

The audiobook has element sounds, so fun to listen to. A collection of 3 short stories that are perfect to listen to on a short trip or to relax after activities. Perfect for the classroom as well. Joyful. Loved the one we planted a pumpkin because of the season.


Length 15 minutes

Language English

Publisher Darling Buds Audio

Publication date March 21, 2024

Edition Unabridged






4.75 Stars. Awesome Family & Friendship Ghost Story

This a great scary ghost story where the ghost is tormenting the main character, but it's also a good story about family relationships, dealing with loss, grief, moving a lot, communicating better, new friendships, diversity, mutual respect, and acceptance.

Jasmine is haunted since her father passed, and now she finds two friends who believe her. They have their perspective and motivations when it comes to dealing with the paranormal. Learning to understand each other helps them overcome their needs.


Narrator Vico Ortiz

Length 8 hours 38 minutes

Language English

Publisher Dreamscape Media

Publication date October 1, 2024

Edition Unabridged

Genre rank #975 in Science Fiction



4 Stars For Fans of Strangers Things

A great short read for fans of stories like Stranger Things. A group of young preteens who love to play D&D although their parents don't want them to play war games (they think it's war games). These parents who have too many rules, who argue too much are about to be fixed by a ten-year-old who discovered an alien globe and someone who can heal things without permission. A fun action and fast-paced middle-grade adventure that ends in a great balance of deeds (adults and kids).


Author Garth Nix

Narrator Thomas Larkin

Length 4 hours 41 minutes

Language English

Publisher Penguin Random House Audio

Publishing Group

Publication date October 15, 2024

Edition Unabridged




"Make soup not war."

Several narrators and fun sounds illustrate the narration. A portal fantasy as exciting and filled with action as the first one. Saving nature, and their friends. Makes us want to visit that magical world. Billy doesn't understand why he can't help his friend, but she doesn't want help for a specific reason. Dealing with kids (and general) issues. Includes a fun full song from the villain. Fun mention to recipes and healthy food. Trusting friends do things their way, be confident and supportive.


I need hardcovers of these which are fully illustrated.


Length 6 hours 24 minutes

Language English

Publisher Tundra Book Group

Publication date October 15, 2024

Edition Unabridged








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