spring/summer 2011 recent releases — young & middle grade

Featured Author Collections
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THE BOGGART
read by David Rintoul
When Emily and Jess Volnik’s family inherits
a remote, crumbling Scottish castle, they also
inherit the Boggart—an invisible, mischievous
spirit who’s been playing tricks on residents of
Castle Keep for generations. In a world that
doesn’t believe in magic, the Boggart’s pranks
wreak havoc. But even the newfound joys
of peanut butter, pizza, and fudge sauce eventually
wear thin. He wants to go home—but his
only hope lies in a risky blend of modern
technology and ancient magic.
“An outstanding audio choice...flawless
technical quality and a superb narrator.”
—The Horn Book
“Susan Cooper’s story will delight a wide range
of ages, especially when teamed with David
Rintoul’s marvelous narration…Rintoul
describes the hilarious results with just the right
touch of restraint and believability...This is a
family treat.”—AudioFile
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7230-2 • $38.00
Grade: RL: 6.1 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 1030 • 4 hrs. 47 mins.
P.S. LONGER LETTER LATER
by Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin
READ BY THE AUTHORS
When Tara* Starr moves away, she and her
best friend Elizabeth share the challenges of
seventh grade through letters.
★“If Danziger and Martin had been childhood
pen pals, their correspondence might
have read much like this strikingly insightful
epistolary novel.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
AudioFile Earphones Award
3 CDs • 978-0-7393-7374-3 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 5.9 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 750 • 3 hrs. 27 mins.
SNAIL MAIL NO MORE
by Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin
READ BY THE AUTHORS
Still best friends, Elizabeth and Tara* Starr
continue their correspondence, but with the
added immediacy of e-mail.
“As readers, the authors are superb...Danziger
and Martin are genuine and fresh.”
—AudioFile
AudioFile Earphones Award
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7388-0 • $38.00
Grade: RL: 6.2 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 660 • 4 hrs. 36 mins.
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THE DARK IS RISING
SEQUENCE
read by Alex Jennings
OVER SEA, UNDER STONE
With evil’s power rising and a champion yet
to be found, three siblings find themselves at
the center of a mystical war.
“This is an outstanding reading of a classic tale
that all young listeners and adults will
thoroughly enjoy.”—School Library Journal
ALSC Notable Children’s Recording
Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss
6 CDs • 978-0-7393-4904-5 • $55.00
Grade: RL: 6.9 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 830 • 7 hrs. 19 mins.
THE DARK IS RISING
NEWBERY HONOR
As Will Stanton looks forward to his eleventh
birthday, he is hardly prepared for the terror
and adventure that await him.
“So perfect is the match between Alex
Jennings’s voice and this mysterious magical
tale...that it is difficult to imagine any other
voice reading these words.”—The Horn Book
“The opulent voice of Alex Jennings is the perfect
match for Susan Cooper's stylish, magical
prose.”—AudioFile
ALSC Notable Children’s Recording
AudioFile Earphones Award
KLIATT Editors’ Choice—Audiobooks
8 CDs • 978-0-3072-0749-4 • $60.00
Grade: RL: 6.2 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 920 • 8 hrs. 42 mins.
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THE AMBER BROWN SERIES
THE AMBER BROWN
COLLECTION
read by Alicia Witt
Includes: Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon;
You Can’t Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown;
and Amber Brown Goes Fourth.
“One of the more memorable grade schoolers
in children’s books basks in the spotlight in this
three novel compilation...Witt gives a perfectly
modulated performance, inhabiting the skin of
a girl going through some big changes.”
—Publishers Weekly
3 CDs • 978-0-7393-3618-2 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 3.1 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 660 • 3 hrs. 8 mins.
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GREENWITCH
The three Drew children arrive in a small
coastal town to help recover a priceless golden
grail stolen by the Dark.
“Alex Jennings does a superb job of reading this
tale...the technical quality is excellent.”
—School Library Journal
Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-5112-3 • $38.00
Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 830 • 4 hrs. 25 mins.
THE GREY KING
read by Richard Mitchley
NEWBERY MEDAL
Will’s quest is to find the golden harp and
confront the most dangerous power of the Dark
he has yet encountered.
“This is a fabulous listen!”—AudioFile
Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss
YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
5 CDs • 978-0-8072-1785-6 • $45.00
Grade: RL: 6.2 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 930 • 5 hrs. 41 mins.
SILVER ON THE TREE
The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid
to control the world.
“The richness of the story and the excellent
reading will get those who revel in this format
and delight those who are new to it.”
—School Library Journal
AudioFile Earphones Award
Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss
8 CDs • 978-0-7393-5557-2 • $60.00
Grade: RL: 6.0 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 900 • 9 hrs. 27 mins.
THE AMBER BROWN
COLLECTION II
read by Dana Lubotsky
Includes: Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit;
Forever Amber Brown; and Amber Brown Sees
Red.
“Expertly read by Lubotsky, this production
will attract new fans. For those who are already
charmed by Amber, this is a must-hear.”
—School Library Journal
“Dana Lubotsky does a fine job bringing out
the range of emotions that Amber Brown
experiences.”—AudioFile
3 CDs • 978-0-7393-5523-7 • $30.00
Grade: RL: 3.1 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 680 • 3 hrs. 44 mins.
THE AMBER BROWN
COLLECTION III
read by Dana Lubotsky
Includes: Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue;
I, Amber Brown; and Amber Brown is Green
With Envy.
“The enormously popular heroine once again
brings insightful verbalization to what life is
like for kids today.”—School Library Journal
5 CDs • 978-0-8072-2016-0 • $45.00
Grade: RL: 3.1 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 650 • 5 hrs. 37 mins.