spring/summer 2011 recent releases — young & middle grade

Winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award
THE FUDGE SERIES
READ BY THE AUTHOR
© Sigrid Estrada
TALES OF A FOURTH
GRADE NOTHING
Peter’s trials and tribulations with his little
brother are “a particularly fun listen for parents
and kids at bedtime.”—AudioFile
3 CDs • 978-1-4000-8625-2 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 470 • 3 hrs. 36 mins.
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
SHEILA THE GREAT
Sheila Tubman, the “Cootie Queen,” spends
the summer facing her worst fears.
“Listeners will be charmed by the story’s strong
female heroine and will happily follow Sheila
through her summer adventures.”
—School Library Journal
AudioFile Earphones Award
3 CDs • 978-0-7393-5526-8 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 4.2 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 590 • 2 hrs. 45 mins.
SUPERFUDGE
More surprises are in store for the Hatchers
with a baby coming.
“A genuinely funny story.”
—The New York Times
Texas Bluebonnet Award
3 CDs • 978-0-3072-8348-1 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 4.2 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 560 • 3 hrs. 8 mins.
FUDGE-A-MANIA
Peter’s worst fear comes true when his
parents decide to share a summer home with
Sheila Tubman and her family.
“Blume enlivens this story of an extended
family on vacation. Pace, timing and the lisp
of the ‘little kids’ make for a fun listening
experience.”—AudioFile
3 CDs • 978-0-8072-1165-6 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 490 • 2 hrs. 49 mins.
DOUBLE FUDGE
Fudge Hatcher is back for a wild and wacky
beginning to a new school year. He goes whole
hog when he discovers the value of money.
“Who better to bring voice to her own
characters than the author herself? [Judy
Blume’s] delight in this family is evident and
infectious.”—AudioFile
4 CDs • 978-0-8072-1163-2 • $38.00
Grade: RL: 4.2 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 450 • 4 hrs. 39 mins.
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FRECKLE JUICE & THE ONE
IN THE MIDDLE IS THE
GREEN KANGAROO
read by Laura Hamilton
Andrew Marcus would do anything for
freckles in the hilarious first story. In the
second, middle child Freddy Dissel goes to
great lengths to stand out in his family.
“[Laura Hamilton’s] depiction of the children
shines. A worthwhile addition to primary
grade collections.”—School Library Journal
1 CD • 978-0-7393-4894-9 • $20.00
Grade: RL: 2.1 • IL: 2-4 • LL: 370 • 37 mins.
ARE YOU THERE GOD?
IT’S ME, MARGARET.
read by Laura Hamilton
ALL TIME BEST 100 NOVELS—TIME MAGAZINE
“With sensitivity and humor Judy Blume has
captured the joys, fears, and uncertainty
that surround a young girl approaching
adolescence.”—Publishers Weekly
“Upbeat and entertaining, this production is a
perfect match of author and narrator.”
—AudioFile
ALSC Notable Children’s Recording
3 CDs • 978-1-4000-8994-9 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 4.1 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 590 • 3 hrs. 9 mins.
BLUBBER
read by Halley Feiffer
A spiteful note about a girl’s weight makes
the rounds of her class. Nobody expects the
fun to end where it does.
“Judy Blume’s considerable gifts of humor,
readability, and child appeal mask her other
vocation as teller of moral tales.”
—The New York Times
BONUS FEATURE—Interview with Judy Blume and
librarian, Pat Scales, about bullying.
3 CDs • 978-0-8072-1781-8 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 4.3 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 660 • 3 hrs. 36 mins.
STARRING SALLY J.
FREEDMAN AS HERSELF
READ BY THE AUTHOR
When Sally’s family moves to Miami Beach,
she is excited and nervous at the same time.
But all of these worries don’t stop Sally from
having her own wonderful adventures.
“Blume’s narration is spirited and perfectly
paced.”—School Library Journal
6 CDs • 978-0-307-20741-8 • $50.00
Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 700 • 6 hrs. 31 mins.
THEN AGAIN, MAYBE I WON’T
read by Justin Long
Tony deals with difficult life changes when
his family moves to a wealthy neighborhood.
“Actor Justin Long captures the discomfort and
frustration of Tony’s struggle to fit in.”
—School Library Journal
2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6115-3 • $24.00
Grade: RL: 4.2 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 590 • 3 hrs. 6 mins.
See pages 3, 9, 10, 13, and 15
for more Judy Blume titles.
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SOUPY SATURDAYS WITH
THE PAIN & THE GREAT ONE
read by Fred Berman and Kathleen McInerny
Seven warm-hearted stories give a peek at how a
brother and sister relate to each other.
“An entertaining and fun recording that will
delight young listeners.”—AudioFile
1 CD • 978-0-7393-6105-4 • $20.00
Grade: RL: 2.8 • IL: K-3 • LL: 420 • 1 hr. 13 mins.
GOING, GOING, GONE! WITH THE
PAIN & THE GREAT ONE
read by Kathleen McInerney with the Author
The Pain and the Great One are going places!
In these new stories the kids are on the go—the
Pain needs a trip to the emergency room; the
family goes to the mall; the kids visit a county
fair; and a beach outing includes a boogie board.
“Stories are sweet and accurately depict the
growing pains of childhood.”
—School Library Journal
2 CDs • 978-0-7393-7150-3 • $20.00
Grade: RL: 3.0 • IL: K-3 • LL: 410 • 1 hr. 23 mins.
COOL ZONE WITH THE PAIN
& THE GREAT ONE
read by Kathleen McInerney with the Author
The Pain and the Great One hardly agree on
anything. But deep down, they know they can
count on each other, especially at school. Like
when that first baby tooth falls out. Or when an
unwanted pet needs to be caught. Or when a
scary bully says you’re burnt toast. On these
days, it can feel good not to go it alone.
“Stories are sweet and accurately depict the
growing pains of childhood.”
—School Library Journal
1 CD • 978-0-7393-6497-0 • $20.00
Grade: RL: 2.8 • IL: K-3 • LL: 370 • 1 hr. 17 mins.
FRIEND OR FIEND? WITH THE
PAIN & THE GREAT ONE
read by Kathleen McInerney
Jake is so embarrassed by a reading circle
blunder, he vows never to speak in class again.
Abigail believes one of her best friends doublecrossed
her. And on the perfect snow day, who
jumps on Jake and washes his face in snow?
“The situations are believable, and many readers
will relate to the squabbles between the siblings
and their school experiences”
—School Library Journal
1 CD • 978-0-7393-8061-1 • $20.00
Grade: RL: 2.8 • IL: K-3 • LL: NA • 1 hr. 14 mins.
artwork © James Stevenson
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