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Featured Author Collections 28 PICTURES OF HOLLIS WOODS read by Hope Davis NEWBERY HONOR A 12-year-old orphan, staying with an elderly artist, works to keep her new family together. “Davis gives a gentle, captivating performance as the life-hardened girl who processes her doubts about being part of a real family.”—AudioFile ALSC Notable Children’s Recording Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award Christopher Award: Books for Young People 3 CDs • 978-0-8072-1786-3 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 4.4 • IL: 3-8 • LL: 650 • 3 hrs. 36 mins. A HOUSE OF TAILORS read by Blair Brown Dina Schutz leaves her small German town to join her family in Brooklyn where sewing begins to reveal her own talent, and her future. “Blair Brown is a marvelous narrator…[A HOUSE OF TAILORS] belongs in library collections for middle school readers.” —School Library Journal ALSC Notable Children’s Recording BONUS FEATURE—Afterword read by the Author 3 CDs • 978-1-4000-9491-2 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 750 • 3 hrs. 29 mins. LILY’S CROSSING read by Mia Dillon NEWBERY HONOR It’s the summer of 1944, Lily and Albert, a refugee from Hungary, discover the comfort of friendship. “Mia Dillon ably captures the youthful voice of Lily…a fine choice for family listening.” —AudioFile Audie Award 4 CDs • 978-0-3072-4622-6 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 720 • 3 hrs. 59 mins. ELEVEN read by Staci Snell Sam discovers a piece of paper that says he was kidnapped. He’s desperate to find out who he is so Sam turns to his new friend to help him solve these questions. “Staci Snell’s confiding tones perfectly match this story of close-kept secrets, while her steady pacing underscores the poignancy of Sam’s trepidation about learning the truth.”—Booklist 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6282-2 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.1 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 600 • 3 hrs. 20 mins. See pages 2, 3, and 63 for more titles by Patricia Reilly Giff wwPATRICIA REILLY GIFFww photo credit: Tornbirg Associates NORY RYAN’S SONG read by Susan Lynch Nory Ryan must summon the courage and ingenuity to help her family survive the potato famine of 1845. “Narrator Susan Lynch’s musical lilt evokes the essential rhythms of daily life set against a dark counterpoint of tragedy.”—The Horn Book “[Susan Lynch’s] lilting Irish accent perfectly evokes the mood and setting of the story.” —Booklist ALSC Notable Children’s Recording Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-3617-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.4 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 600 • 3 hrs. 30 mins. MAGGIE’S DOOR read by Fionnula Flanagan Nory Ryan and Sean Mallory journey to America and to the home of Nory’s sister Maggie. “A rare gem of an audiobook, excellent in every way.”—School Library Journal “Fionnula Flanagan offers a brilliant reading of Giff’s deeply felt novel.”—AudioFile YALSA Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults AudioFile Earphones Award 3 CDs • 978-0-8072-2000-9 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 720 • 3 hrs. 31 mins. WATER STREET read by Coleen Marlo It’s 1875 in Brooklyn and Bird Mallon watches the bridge to Manhattan being built. “Marlo does an amazing job with the reading…Her pacing is impeccable, and her reading is smooth and inviting.”—Booklist 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-3787-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 3-8 • LL: 740 • 3 hrs. 37 mins. WILLOW RUN read by Staci Snell Meggie’s life has been turned upside down by World War II, but despite the changes, she learns about different kinds of bravery. “Snell reads this touching World War II story with heart, allowing listeners to sense what life was like on the home front.”—Booklist 3 CDs • 978-0-3072-8333-7 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 650 • 3 hrs. 20 mins. WILD GIRL read by Justine Eyre Twelve-year-old Lidie lives in Brazil, where she rides horses, and dreams of going to New York City to join her father and older brother. When she goes to New York her father & brother still think of her as little girl. They don’t know what a strong rider Lidie is. “Narrator Justine Eyre’s lovely and engaging voice renders Lidie as both vulnerable and an independent, stubborn spirit…Eyre’s accent for Lidie sounds authentic both in terms of nationality and age.”—AudioFile ★“Giff’s characters are beautifully nuanced and entirely real, her prose is as streamlined and efficient as a galloping Thoroughbred.” —Kirkus Review, starred review ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 3 CDs • 978-0-3075-7985-0 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.3 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 640 • 2 hrs. 56 mins. wwJENNIFER L. HOLMww OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA read by Emmy Rossum NEWBERY HONOR With seven brothers and a love of adventure, it’s not easy for May Amelia to be the only girl in her 1899 Washington town. But, now that Mama’s having a baby, there’s hope. “Emmy Rossum’s presentation of this spunky 12-year-old is intense and genuine…Rossum brings the action and characters close to our hearts.”—AudioFile 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6110-8 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 6.5 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 900 • 4 hrs. 38 mins. PENNY FROM HEAVEN NEWBERY HONOR read by Amber Sealey It’s 1953 and eleven-year-old Penny dreams of a relaxing summer. But nothing is that easy in Penny’s large Italian-American family. “Told in vignette style, Sealey’s narration enhances the telling. She effortlessly slips in and out of voices.”—School Library Journal “[Sealey’s] crisp, even rhythm complements the pace of the unfolding drama.” —Publishers Weekly 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3596-3 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.0 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 730 • 5 hrs. 36 mins. BOSTON JANE read by Jessalyn Gilsig Thrown upon her wits in the wild Northwest frontier, 16-year-old Jane must discover for herself whether she is truly proper Miss Jane Peck of Philadelphia, or “Boston Jane,” fearless and loyal woman of the frontier. “Gilsig reads Jane’s first person narrative with just the right amount of sprightliness and sardonic self-revelation.” —School Library Journal 5 CDs • 978-0-3075-8344-4 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 690 • 6 hrs. 15 mins. TURTLE IN PARADISE NEWBERY HONOR read by Becca Battoe It’s 1935 and jobs are scarce so when Turtle’s mama gets a job for a lady who doesn’t like kids, Turtle heads off to stay with relatives. Soon Turtle finds herself coming out of her shell as her world opens in unexpected ways. ★“The plot is a hilarious blend of family dramas seasoned with a dollop of adventure.” —Booklist, starred review ★“Sweet, funny and superb.”—Kirkus Reviews “Becca Battoe perfectly portrays Turtle...This audiobook brings a whole new dimension to an already splendid novel.” —School Library Journal 3 CDs • 978-0-3077-3832-5 • $25.00 Grade: RL: 3.7 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 610 • 3 hrs. 48 mins.
PIPER REED read by Emily Janice Card PIPER REED: NAVY BRAT Meet Piper Reed, a spunky nine-year-old who has moved more times than she can count on one hand. Wherever Piper goes, adventure follows, inspired by her imagination, a free spirit, and a bit of sister magic. “Young listeners will be happy to make the acquaintance of this new character.” —Publishers Weekly “Emily Janice Card…brings the spunky Piper to life.”—School Library Journal 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6128-3 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 610 • 1 hr. 59 mins. PIPER REED: THE GREAT GYPSY Piper’s dad might be gone again, but Piper’s got plenty to keep her busy at home: new neighbors, a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and most importantly, the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show. “Card gives thoughtful dimension to Holt’s engaging characters…Card also portrays Piper and her two sisters beautifully, capturing realistic friction between the siblings”—AudioFile 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6189-4 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 3.7 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 590 • 2 hrs. 5 mins. PIPER REED GETS A JOB Piper Reed and the Gypsy Club members need to build a clubhouse. Raising money is challenging, so Piper launches a party planning business. However, when things don’t go as expected, Piper’s friends and family come to her rescue! “Piper faces…procrastination as well as dyslexia…Holt balances serious moments with wit and creates a convincingly childlike sensibility.”—Booklist “Card’s youthful voice sounds authentic and soon involves the listener in the world of this party planner, artist, and babysitter extraordinaire.”—AudioFile 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6191-7 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 3.7 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 590 • 1 hrs. 52 mins. DANCING IN CADILLAC LIGHT read by Kimberly J. Brown Eleven-year-old Jaynell’s view of the world changes dramatically when her eccentric grandfather comes to live with her family. “Actress Kimberly Brown’s reading translates the text into a visceral experience of place with her slow-paced, distinctive southern drawl.” —School Library Journal “Kimberly J. Brown’s squeaky Texas drawl breathes life into tough 11-year-old Jaynell.” —AudioFile 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7209-8 $38.00 Grade: RL: 6.1 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 760 • 4 hrs. 17 mins. wwKIMBERLY WILLIS HOLTww MY LOUISIANA SKY read by Judith Ivey Growing up in rural 1950s Louisiana, twelveyear-old Tiger Ann struggles with her feelings about her stern, but loving grandmother, her mentally slow parents, and her good friend and neighbor, Jesse. ★“Judith Ivey portrays Tiger with the perfect mix of innocence and a sense of blossoming wisdom.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review ALSC Notable Children’s Recording YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults AudioFile Earphones Award 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6135-1 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 770 • 4 hrs. KEEPER OF THE NIGHT read by Vivian McLaughlin Thirteen-year-old Isabel and her family cope with the recent suicide of her mother. As the oldest child, Isabel bears the heaviest burden. “McLaughlin’s exquisite presentation allows the listener to experience, not only Isabel’s sorrow but also her slow healing.”—AudioFile AudioFile Earphones Award 4 CDs • 978-0-8072-1618-7 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.4 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 690 • 4 hrs. 48 mins. PART OF ME read by Kate Reading The lives of four generations of one Louisiana family are woven together by the books they read and loved. “Narrator Kate Reading makes the characters come alive.”—School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-3786-8 • $38.00 Grade: RL: NA • IL: 3-8 • LL: NA • 4 hrs. WHEN ZACHARY BEAVER CAME TO TOWN read by Will Patton NATIONAL BOOK AWARD Toby Wilson is having the toughest summer of his life when Zachary Beaver, the fattest boy in the world, arrives in their Texas town. “Narrator Will Patton narrates with ease, respectful of the plot’s leisurely pace, equal to its flashes of humor, and unabashed by its wistful undercurrent.”—The Horn Book ALSC Notable Children’s Recording AudioFile Earphones Award 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6137-5 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 700 • 4 hrs. 59 mins. THE WATER SEEKER read by Will Patton Amos is the son of a dowser—a person gifted with “finding” water. Amos also has the gift but he’s not sure he wants its burden. Crossing the Oregon Trail, Amos learns life’s harsh realities. ★“A satisfying all-ages story.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★“An absorbing, atmospheric epic” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Patton’s compelling performance makes accessible an uncommon story. Adults and older children will want to share this on their own trips.”—Audiofile ALSC Notable Children’s Recording AudioFile Earphones Award 6 CDs • 978-0-3077-1094-9 • $37.00 Grade: RL: 4.8• IL: 5-10 • LL: 730 • 7 hrs. 3 mins. wwBRIAN JACQUESww REDWALL performed by the Author and a full cast This is the story of Matthias, a young mouse who must rise above his fears and failures to save his friends at Redwall Abbey. ★“Fans of Jacques’s Redwall book series will rejoice at this stirring recording of Matthias the mouse’s adventures and exploits.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review ALSC Notable Children’s Recording Two Audie Awards—Best Children’s Title and Best Children’s Production KLIATT Editors’ Choice—Audiobooks 9 CDs • 978-0-8072-2017-7 • $65.00 Grade: RL: 7.8 • IL: 4-8 • LL: 800 • 10 hrs. 43 mins. MARTIN THE WARRIOR performed by the Author and a full cast The tale of how the mouse warrior of Redwall gained his title and his fame. “A party for the ears!...Your mind’s eye will spin out a full-color motion picture as you listen to these colorfully voiced characters sing, dance, fight, feast and escape countless perils.” —AudioFile 9 CDs • 978-0-307-24623-3 • $65.00 Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 890 • 10 hrs. 10 mins. SEVEN STRANGE AND GHOSTLY TALES READ BY THE AUTHOR ★“Jacques’ original, imaginative tales lend themselves perfectly to audio. A fine storyteller...Jacques throws himself enthusiastically into his reading...a thoroughly entertaining collection.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★“What a treat to listen to popular author Jacques read his collection of ghost stories.” —KLIATT, starred review AudioFile Earphones Award 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7207-4 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.8 • IL: 7-12 • LL: NA • 4 hrs. 5 mins. illustration © Troy Howell Featured Author Collections 29
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