spring/summer 2011 recent releases — young & middle grade
spring/summer 2011 recent releases — young & middle grade
spring/summer 2011 recent releases — young & middle grade
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© Greg Harring<br />
THE GREAT TREE OF AVALON<br />
Child of the Dark Prophecy<br />
read by Richard Easton<br />
Long ago, the great wizard Merlin planted<br />
the seed that would become the peaceful world<br />
of Avalon. But now Avalon’s fate rests with<br />
three <strong>young</strong> people.<br />
“Richard Easton’s narration is enjoyable and<br />
fantasy readers will be charmed by his delightful<br />
characterizations.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
“The grandeur and squalor of this drama<br />
unfold under Easton’s skillful reading.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
11 CDs • 978-0-7393-7222-7 • $75.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 810 • 14 hrs. 10 mins.<br />
“Barron’s fascination with and<br />
appreciation for nature shines through<br />
in his rich and inventive tale,<br />
The Great Tree of Avalon.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Academy Award-winning director,<br />
Robert Redford<br />
See page 15 for Book 5<br />
THE WINGS OF MERLIN.<br />
TIGER, TIGER<br />
read by Jan Francis<br />
In a tale both exotic and original, two tiger<br />
cubs are torn from the jungle and taken to<br />
Rome. The stronger cub is trained as a killer at<br />
the Coliseum and the smaller cub is given to<br />
the Emperor’s daughter.<br />
“Jan Francis’s narration is strong yet tender.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
“Francis skillfully guides listeners through this<br />
historic story with her unhurried and easy<br />
style of reading.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
“[T]his provocative title will appeal to fans<br />
of historical fiction, romance, and animal<br />
stories.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
ALSC Notable Children’s Recording<br />
YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-307-24628-8 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 840 • 5 hrs. 3 mins.<br />
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THE LOST YEARS OF MERLIN SERIES<br />
“Listen and be wonderously transported to the mist-covered land of the ancients!”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
THE LOST YEARS OF MERLIN<br />
read by Michael Cumpsty<br />
A strange <strong>young</strong> boy who has washed up on<br />
the shores of ancient Wales is determined to<br />
find his real home and his true name. One day<br />
he will become the greatest wizard of all time,<br />
but he knows nothing of this now.<br />
“Through Cumpsty’s skillful narration, the<br />
many characters of the saga are distinctly and<br />
vividly portrayed.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
KLIATT Editors’ Choice<strong>—</strong>Audiobooks<br />
BONUS FEATURE<strong>—</strong>Author Introduction<br />
8 CDs • 978-0-7393-8066-6 • $60.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 770 • 9 hrs. 47 mins.<br />
THE SEVEN SONGS OF MERLIN<br />
read by Kevin Isola<br />
To save his ailing mother, <strong>young</strong> Merlin<br />
must master the Seven Songs of Wisdom<br />
passed down from his grandfather, a legendary<br />
wizard. Having stumbled upon his hidden<br />
powers, the <strong>young</strong> wizard Merlin voyages to<br />
the Otherworld in his quest to find himself<br />
and the way to the realm of the spirit.<br />
“Merlin is a combination of pride, bravery, and<br />
recklessness, qualities Kevin Isola conveys in<br />
every nuance of his voice.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
BONUS FEATURE<strong>—</strong>Author Introduction<br />
8 CDs • 978-0-7393-8135-9 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.5 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 760 • 9 hrs. 59 mins.<br />
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INDIAN IN THE<br />
CUPBOARD SERIES<br />
read by the Author<br />
THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD<br />
A nine-year-old boy receives a plastic Indian,<br />
a cupboard, and a little key for his birthday<br />
and finds himself involved in adventure when<br />
the Indian comes to life in the cupboard and<br />
befriends him.<br />
“The best children’s book of the year.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>The New York Times<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-307-24624-0 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 780 • 4 hrs. 22 mins.<br />
THE RETURN OF THE INDIAN<br />
A year after he sends his Indian friend, Little<br />
Bear, back into the magic cupboard, Omri<br />
decides to bring him back only to find that he<br />
is close to death and in need of help.<br />
“Thoughtful and captivating...”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“[A] wonderful sequel, beautifully re-creating<br />
the magic of the original while adding a darker<br />
thread of reality.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-7393-7370-5 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 740 • 3 hrs. 38 mins.<br />
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THE FIRES OF MERLIN<br />
read by Kevin Isola<br />
Long ago Merlin’s grandfather saved the<br />
magical island of Fincayra by casting a sleeping<br />
spell over a vengeful dragon. Now the dragon<br />
has awakened from his enchanted slumber.<br />
“Middle school fans of the Arthurian legends<br />
and those who’ve been following the other titles<br />
in this series will find added enjoyment<br />
listening to Isola’s dramatic narration.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
BONUS FEATURE<strong>—</strong>Author Introduction<br />
7 CDs • 978-0-7393-8136-6 • $55.00<br />
Grade: RL: 6.0 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 750 • 8 hrs. 40 mins.<br />
THE MIRROR OF MERLIN<br />
read by Kevin Isola<br />
Strange wickedness is rising from a remote<br />
swamp on the magical Isle of Fincayra. To save<br />
his homeland, as well as his own destiny, <strong>young</strong><br />
Merlin must voyage to frightening places. The<br />
<strong>young</strong> wizard Merlin continues to experience<br />
both his growing powers and his essential<br />
humanity.<br />
“This should be eagerly devoured by the saga’s<br />
fans.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
BONUS FEATURE<strong>—</strong>Author Introduction<br />
6 CDs • 978-0-7393-3579-6 • $50.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 750 • 7 hrs. 42 mins.<br />
THE SECRET OF THE INDIAN<br />
Omri and Patrick foil a burglary and are forced<br />
to share their secret of time travel.<br />
“A solid production of a popular favorite.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-7393-7372-9 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 870 • 3 hrs. 22 mins.<br />
THE MYSTERY OF THE CUPBOARD<br />
Omri and his family move to an old farmhouse,<br />
where he finds an ancient notebook that reveals a<br />
family secret<strong>—</strong>and the mysterious origins of his<br />
magical cupboard.<br />
“From start to finish, this is a first-rate mystery/<br />
suspense program for juvenile and YA listeners.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7386-6 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 770 • 4 hrs. 35 mins.<br />
THE KEY TO THE INDIAN<br />
When Little Bear and the Iroquois tribe are in<br />
trouble, only Omri and his father can help.<br />
“This is one time when the author’s creativity as<br />
a writer meshes beautifully with her ability to<br />
perform at the mike.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-7393-7384-2 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 750 • 5 hrs. 28 mins.