spring/summer 2011 recent releases — young & middle grade

NOEL STREATFEILD’S
SHOE SERIES
read by Elizabeth Sastre
“[Noel’s] clean concise style is lively, and
her characters are still believable.
Individuality and independence are not
out of fashion.”—The Horn Book
BALLET SHOES
In this story, three orphan girls vow to make a
name for themselves and find their very own
special talents. With hard work, fame just may
be in the stars!
“[Sastre] conveys the warmth and vivacity of the
story, making this a highly enjoyable audio.”
—School Library Journal
6 CDs • 978-1-4000-9497-4 • $50.00
Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 930 • 7 hrs. 12 mins.
DANCING SHOES
After the death of their mother, Rachel and
Hilary move to busy London to live with Aunt
Cora, leader of the Wintle’s Little Wonders
dance troupe. Now daily chores include tap
lessons, musical comedy, singing lessons, and
acrobatics. To make matters worse, the school’s
star dancer is Dulcie, their spoiled cousin.
“Sastre’s delivery is perky in the right places and
sprinkled with inspiration and determination.”
—Publishers Weekly
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6154-2 • $38.00
Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 810 • 5 hrs. 30 mins.
THEATER SHOES
Three orphans are forced to enter a theater
school because their grandmother was a famous
actress. Unable to pay the tuition, they are given
scholarships from the now-grown orphans from
Ballet Shoes. Will they be able to live up to their
patrons’ legacies?
“Narrator Elizabeth Sastre does a marvelous
job of capturing the gentle innocence of the
youngsters during such a tumultuous time in
history.”—School Library Journal
6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6173-3 • $50.00
Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 890 • 7 hrs. 6 mins.
TRENTON LEE STEWART’S
THE MYSTERIOUS
BENEDICT SOCIETY
read by Del Roy
THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT
SOCIETY
“Are You a Gifted Child Looking for Special
Opportunities?” Many children respond to this
ad but only four succeed. Their challenge: to
go on a secret mission.
“Del Roy’s narration is inspired. His serious
tone communicates his respect for the skills
and talents of the youngsters in the story, as
well as the listeners who are playing along.”
—AudioFile
“Del Roy’s husky, grandfatherly voice works
perfectly with the third person narration.”
—School Library Journal
11 CDs • 978-0-7393-4859-8 • $75.00
Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 840 • 13 hrs. 17 mins.
THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT
SOCIETY & THE PERILOUS
JOURNEY
Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance go on
an unexpected search to find Mr. Benedict.
While preparing the kids’s adventure, he
stepped into a trap orchestrated by his evil
twin, Mr. Curtain.
“Del Roy’s calm, clear narration is reassuring
and carries listeners through the unfolding
drama.”—AudioFile
“Roy’s reading style re-creates the pleasing feel
of a bedtime story. Roy’s enthusiasm never
wanes. The clues and puzzles and the goodhearted,
endearing characters and their wild
voyage keep listeners entertained and hoping
for a sequel.”—Booklist
11 CDs • 978-0-7393-7342-2 • $75.00
Grade: RL: 6.1 • IL: 3-7 • LL:890 • 12 hrs. 59 mins.
THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT
SOCIETY AND THE
PRISONER’S DILEMMA
When an unexplained blackout engulfs
Stonetown, the foursome unravel clues
relating to a nefarious new plot. Their search
for answers brings them closer to danger than
ever before.
“The opening gambit is fresh and frightfully
funny...Trenton Stewart’s introspective
characters examine the significance of their
experiences.”—School Library Journal
“A comforting storyteller, Roy’s low and gravelly
voice depicts serious and slapstick situations
with equal aplomb…Replete with hectic chases,
kidnappings, riddles, and rescues, this
enjoyable listen finds vanquished villains scuttling
off and happy heroes triumphing.”
—Booklist
9 CDs • 978-0-3075-8241-6 • $75.00
Grade: RL: 6.3 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 900 • 10 hrs. 47 mins.
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JANET TASHJIAN’S
THE GOSPEL
ACCORDING
TO LARRY
read by Jesse Eisenberg
“Tashjian’s gift for portraying bright
adolescents with insight and humor
reaches near perfection.”
—School Library Journal
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING
TO LARRY
Josh, a loner-philosopher who wants to
make a difference in the world, tries to maintain
his secret identity as the author of a Web
site that is receiving national attention.
“As an auditory adaptation of a very visual
book, this succeeds extremely well.”
—School Library Journal
Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss
3 CDs • 978-1-4000-8618-4 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 800 • 3 hrs. 36 mins.
VOTE FOR LARRY
Larry is back on the scene and this time he
wants to effect change in government. What
starts out as a small campaign to get the
younger population to vote turns into a run
for the presidency.
“Back matter allows the readers to learn more
about a handful of important political issues
and informs them how to register to vote.”
—Booklist
3 CDs • 978-0-8072-2385-7 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 5.8 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 800 • 3 hrs. 47 mins.
LARRY AND THE
MEANING OF LIFE
by Janet Tashjian; read by Matt Green
Josh Swensen (a.k.a. Larry) is in a rut and his
save-the-world persona has vanished. Josh
meets a guru (of sorts) but soon realizes he isn’t
prepared for the adventure that follows.
“Matt Green sounds like an 18-year-old with
terminal ennui...YA listeners will enjoy the
surprise ending, the likable characters, and the
clever, sometimes slapstick humor. Green’s
performance makes the most of Janet
Tashjian’s smart, savvy teens and caring
adults.”—AudioFile
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7276-0 • $38.00
Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 760 • 4 hrs. 3 mins.
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