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Performing Arts Audiobooks

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    Who Was Frank Sinatra?

    by Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    3 hours

    Learn about the showstopping life of one of the most famous entertainers of all time in this book about Frank Sinatra from the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!Before Frank Sinatra became the international superstar that we remember him as today, he was just a young boy singing for spare change in his family's New Jersey tavern. Those small beginnings would be the start of an incredible career ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Finding My Dance

    by Ria Thundercloud ...
    Narrated by Ria Thundercloud ...

    Unabridged

    7 min

    In her debut picture book, adapted for audio, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage.At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    I am Oprah Winfrey

    by Brad Meltzer ...
    Narrated by Karen Chilton, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Kevin R. Free, Graham Halstead, Catherine Ho, James Sie, Zoleka Vundla, Caroline McLaughlin ...
    series Ordinary People Change the World

    Unabridged

    20 min

    Deeply influential cultural icon Oprah Winfrey is the twenty-fifth hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series, adapted for audio.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Who Was Lucille Ball?

    by Pamela D. Pollack, Meg Belviso ...
    Narrated by Tara Sands ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    56 min

    Who doesn't love Lucy? The legendary actress, producer, and comedian steps into the Who Was? spotlight.Much like her hit TV show, I Love Lucy, Americans in the 1950s fell in love with Lucy. Born in New York in 1911, Lucille Ball was always a natural performer. She danced in the chorus of Broadway shows and acted in small parts in Hollywood movies. But Ball's true gift was comedy. She found a way ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Zach Efron

    by Sarah Tieck ...
    Narrated by Christopher Hopkins Ward ...
    series Big Buddy Biographies Set 2

    Unabridged

    9 min

    Zac Efron is a talented actor and singer. This book introduces his childhood, family, educational background, rise to fame, and future plans. Readers will learn how Zac’s early talent for singing and dancing led him to star in Disney Channel’s Emmy award-winning High School Musical. Covered in detail are Zac’s roles in High School Musical and Hairspray. Also included are Zac’s upcoming movies, as ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Taylor Swift

    by Heather Schwartz ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Star Biographies

    Unabridged

    23 min

    Taylor Swift went from singing karaoke in a roadhouse to being a best-selling country star. Her love for her fans and her family keeps her grounded in a world of Hollywood A-listers. Learn how this young singer has become a powerhouse in the music industry. ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Who Was Alex Trebek?

    by Meg Belviso, Who HQ, Pam Pollack ...
    Narrated by  Corinne Melançon ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    1 hour 4 min

    Clue: A former journalist who became the beloved host of America's favorite game show and quiz competition. Answer: Who Was Alex Trebek?, the latest title in the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1940, Alex Trebek grew up listening to the radio and hoping to one day become a broadcaster. His dream became a reality when he was hired as a reporter for the Canadian ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Justin Timberlake

    From Mouseketeer to Megastar

    by Heather E. Schwartz ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...

    Unabridged

    13 min

    You probably know Justin Timberlake as the successful boy-band singer turned solo artist whose voice dominates the airwaves. But did you know that he:• sang—and lost!—on the competitive TV show Star Search at the age of eleven?• opened a barbecue restaurant in New York City?• wrote a song for his wife, Jessica Biel, and sang it for her on their wedding day?Want to know more about this talented ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

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    P!nk

    by Kaitlyn Duling ...
    Narrated by Clayton Hansen ...
    series In the Spotlight

    Unabridged

    In this book, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of singer and performer P!nk. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life.A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in P!nk’s life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Features reading tips for teachers and ... Read more

    $14.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Bob Fosse: The Life and Legacy of America’s Most Decorated Choreographer

    by Charles River Editors ...
    Narrated by Daniel Houle ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 25 min

    “The time to sing is when your emotional level is just too high to speak anymore, and the time to dance is when your emotions are just too strong to only sing about how you feel.” – Bob FosseBy the turn of the 20th century, American entertainment was still preoccupied with European-style operetta, as embodied in the works of cellist-composer Victor Herbert. Traditional dance forms moved from ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Michael Jackson

    Ultimate Music Legend

    by Katherine Krohn ...
    Narrated by Intuitive ...
    series Gateway Biographies

    Unabridged

    37 min

    Michael Jackson's journey to fame began in 1966 at age eight, when he started singing with his brothers in the Jackson 5. In the early 1970s, he launched a solo career, accumulating a dozen number-one singles. His record-breaking album, Thriller, has sold an estimated 110 million copies worldwide. He won seventeen Grammy awards and was introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. In 2009, ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

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    Who Was Celia Cruz?

    by Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ ...
    Narrated by Frankie Corzo ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    1 hour 3 min

    How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the "Queen of Salsa"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    I am Walt Disney

    by Brad Meltzer ...
    Narrated by Various ...
    series Ordinary People Change the World

    Unabridged

    20 min

    The 18th book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Walt Disney, who made dreams come true.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    The Maddie Diaries

    A Memoir

    by Maddie Ziegler ...
    Narrated by Maddie Ziegler ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 31 min

    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING MEMOIR OF DANCE SUPERSTAR MADDIE ZIEGLER!Maddie Ziegler had hoped to become a star -- she just didn't know how soon that day would come. At just eight years old, she was cast on hit reality show Dance Moms and quickly won the hearts of fans everywhere with her natural talent and determination. Soon, she was catching eyes all over -- including those of pop superstar ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Miley Cyrus

    by Sarah Tieck ...
    Narrated by Christopher Hopkins Ward ...
    series Big Buddy Biographies Set 2

    Unabridged

    9 min

    Miley Cyrus is one of the most popular teen singers and actors! This book introduces her childhood, family background, rise to fame, and future plans. Readers will learn about Miley’s passion for show business and how she came to be the star of Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. Also covered are Miley’s Best of Both Worlds concert tour, as well as her personal life and her famous father Billy Ray ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Ballet for Martha

    Making Appalachian Spring

    by Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan ...
    Narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker, The Seattle Symphony conducted by Gerard Schwarz ...

    Unabridged

    45 min

    In 1944 the modern American ballet Appalachian Spring premiered at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The collaborators behind the performance anxiously awaited the critical response to their artistic achievement: would the world understand what they had done?In Ballet for Martha, the journey to this stage and the success shared among choreographer Martha Graham, composer Aaron Copland ... Read more

    $21.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Tyrone Power: The Life and Legacy of One of Hollywood’s Most Famous Swashbucklers

    by Charles River Editors ...
    Narrated by Steve Knupp ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 11 min

    Hollywood has never lacked leading men who could captivate viewers with dramatic performances that depict them as suave romantics or dashing heroes, especially during the Golden Age of Hollywood, when stars like Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, and Cary Grant graced screens. But in the mid-20th century, one of the most popular stars was a man who’s been frequently overlooked.Some actors were ... Read more

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    Geniale Querköpfe - Träumer, Schulschwänzer und Genies - über Albert Einstein, Jules Verne und 15 weitere eigensinnige Persönlichkeiten

    by Christof Giessler ...
    Narrated by Julia Fischer ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 47 min

    Was haben der Boxer Muhammad Ali, der Beatle Ringo Starr oder der französische Schauspieler Gérard Depardieu miteinander zu tun? Sie alle sind, neben den vierzehn weiteren berühmten Persönlichkeiten, die der Museumspädagoge Christof Gießler hier auf unterhaltsame und informative Weise vorstellt, Genies auf ihrem jeweiligen Gebiet. Das Hauptaugenmerk wird hier auf ihre Kinder- und Jugendzeit gelegt ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

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    Who Is Bruce Springsteen?

    by Stephanie Sabol ...
    Narrated by Fred Sanders ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    1 hour

    Not only was Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA," he has risen to become a twenty-time Grammy winner and American icon.Bruce Springsteen grew up in a blue-collar New Jersey town, where his parents struggled to make ends meet. Bruce didn't fit in at school but found solace in rock and roll and playing guitar. After the breakup of a local band he'd joined, Springsteen went out on his own and people ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    HiBrow: Richard Strange's A Mighty Big If - Peter Capaldi

    by Richard Strange, Peter Capaldi ...
    Narrated by Richard Strange, Peter Capaldi ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 48 min

    Richard Strange's 'A Mighty Big If' event at The Crypt, St Martin in the Fields, London. Writer and adventurer Richard regularly staged entertaining and illuminating conversations with major cultural figures.Peter Capaldi is one of the UK's most loved actors and respected directors. His career has been celebrated with many awards including numerous BAFTAs. Peter talks in-depth to raconteur Richard ... Read more

    $8.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)

    by Sophie Neville ...
    Narrated by Sophie Neville ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 11 min

    In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons. Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome's epic adventure in the great outdoors without ever seeing a script.Encouraged by her mother, Sophie Neville kept a diary about her time filming on location in the lakes and ... Read more

    $29.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    HiBrow: Richard Strange's A Mighty Big If - Luca Silvestrini

    by Richard Strange, Luca Silvestrini ...
    Narrated by Richard Strange, Luca Silvestrini ...

    Unabridged

    22 min

    Richard Strange's 'A Mighty Big If' event at The Crypt, St Martin in the Fields, London. Writer and adventurer Richard regularly staged entertaining and illuminating conversations with major cultural figures.Luca Silvestrini, the award winning Italian choreographer and Artistic Director of Protein Dance, talks about his life and career to Richard Strange at A Mighty Big If at the Church of St ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Who is RuPaul?

    by Who HQ, Nico Medina ...
    Narrated by Vikas Adam ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    1 hour 1 min

    Learn how this Emmy-winning host, producer, and television personality became the world's most famous drag queen.RuPaul Andre Charles always knew he was meant to be a performer. Even as a young child, he loved to dress up and imitate the glamorous women he saw on television. When he turned fifteen, he began studying theater in a performing arts school in Atlanta and never looked back. Ru developed ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Celebrities

    by Kenny Abdo ...
    Narrated by Nicole Gose ...
    series Trailblazers Fly! Edition

    Unabridged

    4 hours 48 min

    See Hollywood through the eyes of its biggest stars with these electrifying and revealing books. Go behind the scenes with celebrities like Camila Cabello, Dwayne Johnson, and Millie Bobby Brown, while highlighting their careers, early life, and legacy. With easy text and captivating pictures, these hi-lo books will have emerging readers feel like they are walking the red carpet! Aligned to Common ... Read more

    $21.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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