Dave Dashaway, Air Champion, or Wizard Work in the Clouds


Read by Scott Danneker

(4.6 stars; 18 reviews)

Never was there a more clever young aviator than Dave Dashaway, and all up-to-date youths will be will surely wish to hear about about him. In this, the last volume of the Dave Dashaway adventure series, Dave, with the assistance of his loyal chum Hiram Dobbs, makes several daring trips, and then enters a contest for a big prize. An aviation tale thrilling in the extreme. Written by Weldon J. Cobb under the Stratemeyer Syndicate pseudonym "Roy Rockwood." (Summary from the original book jacket and Scott Danneker) (5 hr 47 min)

Chapters

At The Hangars 12:40 Read by Scott Danneker
The Tramp Artist 19:26 Read by Scott Danneker
'Target Practice' 16:16 Read by Scott Danneker
The Under Dog 11:59 Read by Scott Danneker
The Big Event 11:00 Read by Scott Danneker
A Startling Discovery 13:09 Read by Scott Danneker
The Hidden Hand 12:25 Read by Scott Danneker
The Secret Foe 11:19 Read by Scott Danneker
Just in Time 16:28 Read by Scott Danneker
A Friend in Disguise 15:59 Read by Scott Danneker
A Strange Race 12:46 Read by Scott Danneker
A Desperate Passenger 13:41 Read by Scott Danneker
A Remarkable Explanation 16:37 Read by Scott Danneker
A New Helper 9:21 Read by Scott Danneker
A Terrible Discovery 9:49 Read by Scott Danneker
In Doubt 11:50 Read by Scott Danneker
Trouble 9:41 Read by Scott Danneker
A Strange Message 11:07 Read by Scott Danneker
Ariel II 16:21 Read by Scott Danneker
Beaten 12:17 Read by Scott Danneker
Fifty Points 13:06 Read by Scott Danneker
Queer Proceedings 15:09 Read by Scott Danneker
A Noble Deed 14:48 Read by Scott Danneker
The Hidden Diamonds 18:18 Read by Scott Danneker
The False Barograph 21:50 Read by Scott Danneker

Reviews

I loved the whole series. Great adventure


(5 stars)

Takes me back to my youth


(5 stars)

Normally one would want to comment on the book itself as the most important feature in any literary presentation but in this case, although the story is excellent and very reminiscent of both the Hardy Boys and Tom Swift series, what brings it all to life is the SPIRITED and absolutely delightful voicing by Scott Danneker. Scott is much more than simply a reader and I have listened to quite a few Libravox recordings and I have to say THIS is the first time I felt compelled to comment on how splendidly the voicing fit the story. Scott's voice is animated and he seems to be completely in tune with the story. Congratulations on a great reading. I will absolutely look for more by Scott. P.S. I'm still amazed that I am the first to comment on this FANTASTIC presentation. Thanks again Scott from Northern Canada

Goodbye Dave!


(3 stars)

Apparently this is the last of the Dave Dashaway books. I’m not sure why, perhaps readers became too sceptical about Dave’s achievements, or perhaps the advent of WWI changed the publishing landscape. Anyhow, it’s been a fun, though rather unbelievable series. In this story, Hiram gets much more of a showing than Dave, and even gets his own sidekick. Dave’s illustrious success has raised him a little too high, and has made him less accessible as a character. And perhaps therein lies the answer to why the series ended. Many thanks to the narrator. I suspect he had a lot of fun narrating this series.

nice juvenile story


(4 stars)

I have enjoyed the Dashaway storys. Reader could have been a little less enthusiastic for my taste but he did a good job keeping all the character voices straight.