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Featured Author Collections 32 ELLA ENCHANTED read by Eden Riegel NEWBERY HONOR At her birth, Ella was the recipient of a foolish fairy’s gift—the “gift” of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her. But strongwilled Ella does not accept her fate. ★“Riegel conveys the many shades of Ella’s frustration and sharp wit.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review 5 CDs • 978-0-8072-2018-4 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 670 • 5 hrs. 42 mins. DAVE AT NIGHT read by Jason Harris Dave’s father is dead and his step-mother doesn’t want him. Only the HHB will take him in— Hebrew Home for Boys. “Jason Harris is a master of many voices. This is a rollicking, heartwarming story about friendship, loyalty, cruelty, and hope.” —Lorgnette, The Heart of Texas Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6116-0 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 490 • 5 hrs. 31 mins. SHILOH read by Peter MacNicol NEWBERY MEDAL When Marty finds a young beagle behind his home, it’s love at first sight—and also big trouble. The dog, Shiloh, belongs to mean Judd Travers. So when Shiloh runs away from Judd, Marty has to hide him and protect him. “Peter MacNicol’s youthful voice and soft drawl are the perfect vehicle for this gentle story of a young boy’s love for a mistreated dog.” —AudioFile ★“A moving and powerful look at the best and the worst of human nature as well as the shades of gray that color most of life’s dilemmas.” —Booklist, starred review Texas Bluebonnet Award 3 CDs • 978-0-8072-1159-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 890 • 2 hrs. 39 mins. SHILOH SEASON read by Michael Moriarty After Marty Preston worked so hard to earn the dog Shiloh, he hoped that his troubles with Judd Travers were over. However as hunting season approaches, Marty realizes that Shiloh is in danger once again. “This is a superb production.”—AudioFile “Moriarty’s reading will evoke lively discussions on a variety of topics—boy/dog relationships, family responsibilities, integrity, good character development and long-lasting virtues.” —School Library Journal 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-4903-8 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 860 • 2 hrs. 37 mins. wwGAIL CARSON LEVINEww THE WISH read by Ariadne Meyers There is nothing wrong with Wilma Sturtz that a little popularity won’t fix. Wilma becomes the center of attention at her junior high school. She has more friends than she can count and forty invitations to the Graduation Night Dance. But what will happen when the wish ends? How can Wilma make sure she is never unpopular again? “The quality and narration of this recording is excellent.”—School Library Journal “There are some laugh-out-loud moments here and plenty of scenes that are believable and fun. Kids will get a kick out of this one.”—Booklist 4 CDs • 978-0-3075-8208-9 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 490 • 3 hrs. 59 mins. FAIRY DUST AND THE QUEST FOR THE EGG read by Hannah Gordon Fairy Haven is abuzz with news about Prilla but before this young fairy can learn her special talent, she is sent on a dangerous journey that could determine the fate of Never Land. “[Gordon] reads with a softened accent and a kind, sunny tone that prove inviting.” —Publishers Weekly “Gordon’s reading...is warm and soothing… Sound effects, such as the dramatic whoosh that accompanies Prilla’s trips to the human world, enhance the action.”—Booklist 3 CDs • 978-0-307-28294-1 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.2 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 660 • 3 hrs. 39 mins. wwPHYLLIS REYNOLDS NAYLORww SAVING SHILOH read by Henry Leyva Marty Preston wonders why it is that despite Judd Travers’s attempts to redeem himself everyone is still so willing to think the worst of him. “A powerful story of redemption.” —School Library Journal ★“Gripping and ultimately satisfying.” —Booklist, starred review 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-5528-2 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 1020 • 3 hrs. 10 mins. WALKER’S CROSSING read by Tom Wopat In this thought-provoking tale, Ryan Walker finds himself in the middle of an unavoidable confrontation and learns how to find his place in a changing world. “Narrator Tom Wopat delivers an appropriately understated performance, which accurately conveys the pain caused by bigotry and narrowmindedness.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 4 CDs • 978-0-3075-8268-3 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.7 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 830 • 5 hrs. 2 mins. photo credit: Katherine Lambert FAIRY HAVEN AND THE QUEST FOR THE WAND read by Rosalyn Landor Soop has grown tired of waiting for the magic wand that Rani promised and sends a flood to destroy Fairy Haven. Now the only thing that can save the fairies’ home is the arrival of the wand. Rani, Tinker Bell, and Clarion journey to the palace of the Great Wanded fairies. “Children already enamored of the Disney Princess line will be clamoring for it.” —School Library Journal “Rosalyn Landor’s pacing keeps this exciting adventure moving along. The fairies’ voices are distinct and easy to follow as the story switches locales and characters.”—AudioFile 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6107-8 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 3.9 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 630 • 3 hrs. 33 mins. FAIRIES AND THE QUEST FOR NEVER LAND read by Roslyn Landor When Peter Pan takes Gwendolyn to Never Land, she heads straight for Fairy Haven. Tinker Bell and the other fairies reluctantly allow Gwendolyn to join them on a dangerous quest when the evil dragon Kyto escapes. “Listeners who love stories about diminutive fairies will find plenty of details to enjoy.” —Booklist “Fans of Tinkerbell and the Disney Fairies will enjoy this series entry.”—School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-0-3077-1157-1 • $25.00 Grade: RL: 4.0 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 620 • 4 hrs. 9 mins. FAITH, HOPE, AND IVY JUNE read by Karen White Two girls from different backgrounds spend several weeks in each other’s neck of the woods. As the girls get closer, they discover they’re more alike than different. ★“Phyllis Reynols Naylor’s deft storytelling effortlessly transports readers to her Kentucky settings—and into two unexpectedly similar lives.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★“Hearing the story narrated does much to bring the story to life and draws the listener into the action...highly recommended for middle graders and parents interested in recognizing and combating social stereotypes.” —Sound Commentary Best Audiobook 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-8053-6 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.8 • IL: Grades 4-9 • LL: 900 • 6 hrs. 22 mins. EMILY’S FORTUNE read by Lee Adams Unexpectedly orphaned, Emily travels by stagecoach to her Aunt Hilda. She must evade Miss Catchum, who’ll collect a big bonus for making Emily live with her vicious Uncle. A cunning orphan helps Emily find her confidence and true spirit. “A good deal of the appeal comes from Naylor’s feisty chapter cliff-hangers…It all makes for a fun, bouncy ride.”—Booklist “Lee Adams enhances Naylor’s brilliant use of vernacular, giving many characters weathered voices that speak of the past. An entertaining tale.”—School library Journal 2 CDs • 978-0-3077-3803-5 • $20.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 840 • 2 hrs. 34 mins.
MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® read by the Author “These lively tales of time travel and adventure are transformed into entertaining audio stories narrated by the author…an excellent aural quality makes this a fantastic addition to library or home collections.” —School Library Journal MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 1-8 Includes: #1 Dinosaurs Before Dark, #2 The Knight at Dawn, #3 Mummies in the Morning, #4 Pirates Past Noon, #5 Night of the Ninjas, #6 Afternoon on the Amazon, #7 Sunset of the Sabertooth, and #8 Midnight on the Moon. 5 CDs • 978-0-8072-0613-3 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 240 • 5 hrs. 40 mins. MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 9-16 Includes: #9 Dolphins at Daybreak, #10 Ghost Town at Sundown, #11 Lions at Lunchtime, #12 Polar Bears Past Bedtime, #13 Vacation Under the Volcano, #14 Day of the Dragon King, #15 Viking Ships at Sunrise, and #16 Hour of the Olympics. 5 CDs • 978-0-8072-1611-8 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 350 • 5 hrs. 25 mins. MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 17-24 Includes: #17 Tonight on the Titanic, #18 Buffalo Before Breakfast, #19 Tigers at Twilight, #20 Dingoes at Dinnertime, #21 Civil War on Sunday, #22 Revolutionary War on Wednesday, #23 Twister on Tuesday, and #24 Earthquake in the Early Morning. 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3591-8 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 340 • 5 hrs. 23 mins. MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 25-29 Includes: #25 Stage Fright on a Summer Night, #26 Good Morning, Gorillas, #27 Thanksgiving on Thursday, #28 High Tide in Hawaii, and #29 Christmas in Camelot. 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-3785-1 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 340 • 4 hrs. 8 mins. MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 30-32 Includes: #30 Haunted Castle on Hallow’s Eve, #31 Summer of the Sea Serpent, and #32 Winter of the Ice Wizard. 3 CDs • 978-1-4000-9481-3 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 490 • 3 hrs. 46 mins. MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 33-35 Includes: #33 Carnival at Candlelight, #34 Season of the Sandstorms, and #35 Night of the New Magicians. 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-3130-9 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 590 • 3 hrs. 48 mins. See page 10 for Books 44 & 45 wwMARY POPE OSBORNEww MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 36 & 37 Includes: #36 Blizzard of the Blue Moon and #37 Dragon of the Red Dawn. 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-5108-6 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 575 • 2 hrs. 34 mins. MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 38 & 39 Incudes: #38: Monday with a Mad Genius and #39: Dark Day in the Deep Sea. Jack and Annie continue their quest to save Merlin with the secrets of happiness. In these two adventures they travel back to the Renaissance and off to a deserted island in the middle of the ocean. ★“In her compelling, enthusiastic storytelling style, Osborne gives voice to Jack and Annie.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6394-2 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 555 • 2 hrs. 35 mins. MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 40 & 41 Includes: # 40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin and # 41: Moonlight on the Magic Flute. “Osborne’s unhurried pacing and mellifluous voice are well-suited for young listeners’ ears.” —Booklist “Young fans of the print editions will enthusiastically welcome the audio version.” —School Library Journal 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-7409-2 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 530 • 2 hrs. 35 mins. MAGIC TREE HOUSE ® Books 42 & 43 Includes: #42: A Good Night for Ghosts and #43: Leprechaun in Late Winter. Jack and Annie discover the world of jazz when they meet a young Louis Armstrong! Then Jack and Annie go on an adventure with Lady Gregory, who helped the Irish people. 3 CDs • 978-0-3077-0629-4 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 3.6 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 490 • approx. 3 hrs. ADALINE FALLING STAR read by Elaina Erika Davis Set in the American Wilderness of the 1840s, Adaline is sent to live with her father, famous scout Kit Carson, after her mother dies. When she flees her cruel relatives, everything she ever knew about love and loyalty is put to the test. “[Elaina Erika Davis’s] child-like tone adds authenticity to the first-person narration.” —Booklist 3 CDs • 978-0-3075-8251-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 720 • 2 hrs. 41 mins. wwBARBARA PARKww THE GRADUATION OF JAKE MOON read by Fred Savage Jake thought Alzheimer’s disease was no big deal, but he was wrong. All of a sudden, it’s as if Jake is the grown-up, and his grandfather is the child. “Narrator Fred Savage ably captures the full dimensions of Jake’s dilemma…”—The Horn Book 2 CDs • 978-0-3075-8348-2 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 6.3 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 680 • 2 hrs. 20 mins. THE JUNIE B. JONES SERIES read by Lana Quintal Books 1-4 Includes: #1 Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, #2 Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, #3 Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, and #4 Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peaky Spying. 3 CDs • 978-0-8072-1167-0 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 410 • 2 hrs. 46 mins. Books 5-8 Includes: #5 Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake, #6 Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim’s Birthday, #7 Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren, and #8 Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed. 3 CDs • 978-0-8072-2011-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 360 • 3 hrs. 3 mins. Books 9-12 Includes: #9 Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook, #10 Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal, #11 Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy, and #12 Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy. 3 CDs • 978-1-4000-8623-8 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 370 • 2 hrs. 37 mins. Books 13-16 Includes: #13 Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl, #14 Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime, #15 Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket, and #16 Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day. 3 CDs • 978-1-4000-8987-1 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 350 • 3 hrs. 36 mins. Books 17-20 Includes: #17 Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl, #18 Junie B., First Grader (at last!), #19 Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch, and #20 Junie B., First Grader: Toothless Wonder. 3 CDs • 978-0-8072-1609-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 290 • 3 hrs. 36 mins. Books 21-24 Includes: #21 Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants, #22 Junie B., First Grader: One-Man Band, #23 Junie B., First Grader: Shipwrecked, and #24 Junie B., First Grader: Boo...and I MEAN it! 3 CDs • 978-1-4000-9504-9 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 340 • 3 hrs. 35 mins. Books 25-26 Includes: #25 Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells (P.S. So Does May) and #26 Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-Ha-Ha! 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-3801-8 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: 1-3 • LL: 380 • 2 hrs. 31 mins. Featured Author Collections 33
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