The Five Ancestors Book 4: Crane Audiobook, by Jeff Stone Play Audiobook Sample

The Five Ancestors Book 4: Crane Audiobook

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Read By: Kiki Barrera Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Five Ancestors Series Release Date: February 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739339558

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

86

Longest Chapter Length:

05:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:45 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:11 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

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Publisher Description

Drugged. Wounded. A price on her head. And that’s the good news. Herself. For years, Hok has hidden her true identity from her brothers at Cangzhen. Now, at last, she can be herself. And yet, who is she? Calm and thoughtful, Hok is a crane-style kung fu master carefully attuned to others, but she has never spent much time looking inward. After barely surviving the destruction of two warrior monk strongholds, Hok realizes her old world is gone. She finds her way to the city of Kaifeng and begins a new life. But her old life intervenes and she must join forces with Fu and Seh to pursue the captured Malao. Their quest takes them to the city of Jinan and into the sinister underground world of fight clubs, where matches are fixed and rules don’t exist. Against incredible odds, the young monks must use their sharp wits to stay together and their formidable kung fu skills to survive.

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"This is a kids series, but I am really enjoying it. This book was the best of all so far. Hok is a girl, this fact is a big surprise to most of the brothers, but she is an amazing fighter using her Crane style attack. She has some very intense battles and helps Ying (her brother responsible for destroying their temple home) escape from prison! Interesting plot development! She is a great character. One thing I was not happy about--Seh (Snake) is blinded in this book. I really like his character so I hope he comes through this OK. At the end Ying saves Hok, Malao, and Fu, but he is not really a good guy--so the next book (from his point of view) should be interesting."

— VeeDawn (4 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • Winner of ALA Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers, 2008

The Five Ancestors Book 4: Crane Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.20512820512821 out of 54.20512820512821 out of 54.20512820512821 out of 54.20512820512821 out of 54.20512820512821 out of 5 (4.21)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this book was an awesome book, because it has action! I think people should read this book. "

    — Breeona, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " probably one of the most amazing books i've ever read, i love this series "

    — Sydney, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hok has been keeping several secrets, which certainly makes for interesting reading. We also (finally!) learn more about Tonglong. Good stuff. "

    — Heather, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is another book in the five ancestors series that has interesting plot development but which doesn't stand alone. (If I could, I would give it 3 1/2 stars, but this site doesn't allow for halves). The end clearly is an opening to the next book in the series as the fates of most of the main characters are up in the air. This is an active book with an intelligent female protagonist. However, some parts of the story were so dark and violent that it took me longer to get through this one than the others that preceded it in the series. Although I do feel for the characters and like getting to know Hok (the protagonist) and her family better, I would only recommend this book to people who want to read the rest of the series. "

    — Anna, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was the worst Five ancestors book. "

    — John, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book i would have to say was my favorit! i love the mistory and action i would recomed it to evry one!!! i loved it it keeps you wondering and yiou fell like you are part of the book it comes to life in your head!! "

    — Tori, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Hok is my favourite character so far, maybe it's because I'm a girl or something but she's amazing and I wish I had her skills! She's so compassionate and so smart with herbs! "

    — Allison, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This volume was probably my favorite of the five so far. It also prompted more conversation from my friend and I. We talked for hours, and predicted so many different theories for this book and the next. "

    — Laurel, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The series goes on... I'm getting impatient for an end but it's still a good book. "

    — James, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book talks a lot about no hiding who you are. Just like the last one this one was also great I already know when I finish the series I will miss exploring the new adventure of these books. "

    — Ruben, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " people who like kung fu and adventure... this is the book "

    — Tanya, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book and and the other books before in the series. It's exiting and I finished it in two nights! I found it interesting Hok was a girl all this time and the only brother that knew as Seh. "

    — Parker, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " i don't like this book very much but its got some good action.its pretty confusing. "

    — Izaiah, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book shows that girls can do anything. "

    — Elizabeth, 9/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It's all about girl power! It's awesome, you won't get bored at all. "

    — Daniela, 9/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this book was pretty good i liked the fact that each book adds to the plot but showing it from a different POV "

    — Jenna, 1/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " there are a lot of shockers in this book. Some great secrets come out and every thing is revealed. I thought that this book was the best one yet I guess that there could have been some better things in it but the whole book was great "

    — 06ZachC, 10/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was an amazing book! It revealed all about Hok's past and her realtionships to her mother. She apparently has a good family. She is a logical person and has two people crushing on her. I recommend this book if you're into kung-fu and a girl. "

    — Cassandra, 10/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Girl power! Hok was drugged after her escape from Ying's attack on temple. But she manages to escape again and fights to save her brothers and an unexpected enemy.... "

    — San, 6/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 4th "

    — Fernando, 3/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " lots of secrets revealed and actions "

    — Sean, 2/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this series is action packed and fun, but it is somewhat gorey, although clean in every other way. can get confusing... "

    — Lowden, 1/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The fourth book in the Five Ancestors series - it is getting a little difficult to keep track of where everyone is which is why it only gets four stars. Waiting for the next one in the series. "

    — Erika, 9/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " argh more? "

    — Emily, 7/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book was very exciting. Awsome series can't wait until next one comes out "

    — Nick, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great series focusing on martial arts. Looking forward to Stone's upcoming martial arts series. "

    — Peter, 6/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The plot thickens as Tonglong and Ying separate as well as the development of the bandits' motives "

    — Roshni, 5/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Hok is my favourite character so far, maybe it's because I'm a girl or something but she's amazing and I wish I had her skills! She's so compassionate and so smart with herbs! "

    — Allison, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Crane is the 4th book in the same series as Tiger, Monkey, Snake, Mouse, Eagle, and Dragon. It was really good but the didn't have as big of a conclusion as Snake did. "

    — Dakota, 3/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was an amazing book! It revealed all about Hok's past and her realtionships to her mother. She apparently has a good family. She is a logical person and has two people crushing on her. I recommend this book if you're into kung-fu and a girl. "

    — Cassandra, 1/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " another book in the series that doestn seem like it can get any better. However this book is full of more suspence and much less action for example for those math lovers out there Suspence and drama > Action and fights :) isnt math fun? "

    — Colin, 11/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book and and the other books before in the series. It's exiting and I finished it in two nights! I found it interesting Hok was a girl all this time and the only brother that knew as Seh. "

    — Parker, 7/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this book was pretty good i liked the fact that each book adds to the plot but showing it from a different POV "

    — Jenna, 3/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hok has been keeping several secrets, which certainly makes for interesting reading. We also (finally!) learn more about Tonglong. Good stuff. "

    — Heather, 3/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book was very exciting. Awsome series can't wait until next one comes out "

    — Nick, 11/25/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is adolescent reading but I enjoyed the story line (and the simplicity of the reading). I've read the series (waiting on book 7, Dragon) and have enjoyed them all. "

    — Bruce, 10/5/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was the worst Five ancestors book. "

    — John, 8/25/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If I had any grandchildren I would be reading this series of books to them. A nice view for children into the world of kung fu and its moves based on animals. "

    — Joy, 8/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " lots of secrets revealed and actions "

    — Sean, 8/3/2009

About Jeff Stone

Jeff Stone practices martial arts daily. He has worked as a photographer, an editor, a maintenance man, a technical writer, a ballroom dance instructor, a concert promoter, and a marketing director for companies that design schools, libraries, and skateboard parks. Like the Five Ancestors, Mr. Stone was adopted as an infant. He began searching for his birth monther when he was eighteen and found her fifteen years later.

About Kiki Barrera

Kiki Barrera is a narrator and voice-over artist. He has worked extensively in television, radio, and animation. Among his audiobook narrations are the Five Ancestors series by Jeff Stone.