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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS Now a Major Motion Picture! by John Boyne; read by Michael Maloney A stunning allegorical tale set during the Holocaust. “Maloney characterizes a temperamental, naïve, and caring youngster. He is equally good portraying a snarling sinister soldier; Bruno’s angry, conflicted father; and the terrified prisoners.”—Booklist “Haunting music between chapters adds to the suspense. A unique addition to Holocaust literature.”—School Library Journal BONUS FEATURE—Author Interview with Editor David Fickling 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-3774-5 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.8 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 1080 • 4 hrs. 58 mins. See page 10 for NOAH BARLEY WATER RUNS AWAY THE BOY WHO DARED by Susan Campbell Bartoletti read by David Ackroyd Bartoletti has taken one episode from her Newbery Honor Book, Hitler Youth, and created a thought-provoking novel. 16-year-old Helmuth Hubner is tried to treason when he tries to expose the truth about Germany. ★“gripping…an important title for the Holocaust curriculum.” —Booklist, starred review “Ackroyd convincingly conveys Helmuth’s courage as he dares to speak out for the truth.”—AudioFile 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7407-8 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 760 • 4 hrs. 12 mins. See page 51 for HITLER YOUTH BREAD AND ROSES, TOO by Katherine Paterson; read by Lorna Raver When the mill workers of Lawrence, Massachusetts go on strike, 11-year-old Rosa’s life is changed forever. As her mother and sister take to the streets to march, Rosa gains a new understanding of the American Dream. “Lorna Raver has a voice that’s rich and layered.”—AudioFile “Raver’s narration…enables listeners to better understand and empathize with the workers’ plight.”—Booklist 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-3594-9 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 810 • 6 hrs. 50 mins. BRENDAN BUCKLEY’S UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING IN IT by Sundee T. Frazier; read by Mirron Willis CORETTA SCOTT KING/JOHN STEPTOE NEW TALENT AWARD Ten-year-old Brendan Buckley has found something totally top-secret: the grandpa he’s never met lives nearby! Brendan sets out to find the reason behind Ed’s absence. “Frazier writes affectingly about what being biracial means in a 21st century America.” —School Library Journal “Mirron Willis voices Brendan’s emotions with a childlike intonation.”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-7912-7 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.0 • IL: 3-5 • LL: 630 • 5 hrs. 18 mins. See page 11 for THE OTHER HALF OF MY HEART THE BREADWINNER by Deborah Ellis; read by Rita Wolf Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in Kabul during the Taliban rule. When Parvana’s father is arrested, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner. “Rita Wolf creates a lively, engaging young Parvana, through whose eyes we witness Taliban oppression.”—AudioFile “Wolf reads Ellis’ heartfelt look at an Afghanistan girl’s life under the Taliban with dignity and crystal clear diction.” —School Library Journal YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6688-2 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 6.1 • IL: 5-7 • LL: 630 • 3 hrs. PARVANA’S JOURNEY by Deborah Ellis; read by Meera Simhan The Taliban is still in control but Kabul is in ruins. Parvana’s father has died, and the rest of her family could be anywhere. Thirteenyear-old Parvana sets out, disguised as a boy, to find them. ★“This sequel to The Breadwinner easily stands alone…listeners are left with a horrifyingly realistic picture of the effect of war on children.”—School Library Journal, starred review “Narrator Meera Simhan has a youthful voice. Her excellent reading captures Parvana’s strength and seriousness and the relationships of the young characters.”—Sound Commentary 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-8580-7 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 640 • 3 hrs. 49 mins. MUD CITY by Deborah Ellis; read by Meera Simhan Fourteen-year-old Shauzia dreams of a new life in France, while she lives in a terrible Afghan refugee camp. Shauzia dresses like a boy to escape the camp, but her journey becomes a struggle to survive. “Middle-school readers will be caught up in the cause and in the elemental survival adventure, especially because Shauzia is no sweet waif; she’s mean, insolent, and rebellious.”—Booklist “Narrator Meera Simhan’s reading is very true to the gritty young girl’s attitude and personality…young listeners will have a much fuller understanding of the conditions in Afghanistan.”—Sound Commentary 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-8583-8 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 740 • 3 hrs. 5 mins. THE BROKEN BIKE BOY AND THE QUEEN OF 33RD STREET by Sharon Flake; read by Bahni Turpin Queen doesn’t like her new neighbor— broken bike riding Leroy. But ultimately, Queen learns important life lessons from Leroy—that words and friendship do matter. “There is magic in this recording...So gifted is Turpin at manipulating her voice to create believable characters…that listeners may wonder if this is a full-cast recording.”—Booklist “Bahni Turpin makes the story come alive with unique voices for each character.” —School Library Journal 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-4872-7 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 540 • 2 hrs. 32 mins. See page 66 for BANG! THE CALDER GAME by Blue Balliett; read by Deirdre Lovejoy Calder Pillay travels with his father to England and is surprised to discover an Alexander Calder sculpture. Calder is strangely drawn to the sculpture, while other people definitely are not. Both the boy and the sculpture seem to be out of place…and then they disappear! ★“What’s fascinating is how [Balliett] weaves in the kids’ attraction to puzzles, words, and found objects.”—Booklist, starred review ★“Balliett outdoes herself with this ambitious novel.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6802-2 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.8 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 830 • 6 hrs. 17 mins. CHASING VERMEER by Blue Balliett; read by Ellen Reilly EDGAR ® AWARD—BEST JUVENILE MYSTERY Unexplainable things have happened in Calder and Petra’s neighborhood, including the disappearance of a valuable Vermeer painting. The two soon find themselves at the center of an international art scandal. “Going beyond a simple mystery, this story explores the meaning of art and the nature of coincidence. Ellen Reilly shines as narrator.” —AudioFile 4 CDs • 978-0-3072-0676-3 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 770 • 4 hrs. 47 mins. See page 63 for THE WRIGHT 3 CALL IT COURAGE by Armstrong Sperry read by Lou Diamond Phillips NEWBERY MEDAL On the verge of manhood, Mafatu sets out to sea with only his faithful dog and albatross for a guide. “A classic example of the power of audio to enhance a beautifully told story.”—AudioFile “Whether this author is telling of clipper ships, of the days of the covered wagon, of the South Sea Islands, he writes always with imagination and integrity…The story reads aloud well and will be useful to storytellers.” —The New York Times AudioFile Earphones Award 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6132-0 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 5.8 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 830 • 1 hr. 58 mins. See page 42 for a list of all our Newbery Award Winners. Middle Grade CD Library 45
Middle Grade CD Library 46 Classic Stories by Dr. Seuss THE CAT IN THE HAT AND OTHER DR. SEUSS FAVORITES by Dr. Seuss; read by various artists An all-star cast of readers—Billy Crystal, Kelsey Grammer, Dustin Hoffman, Walter Matthau, John Cleese, and others—come together to read nine favorite stories by Dr. Seuss. Includes: The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?, The Lorax, Yertle the Turtle, Gertrude McFuzz-The Big Brag, Horton Hatches the Egg, and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. “Never has there been a more refreshing take on the Dr. Seuss stories than is presented in this collection.”—School Library Journal 2 CDs • 978-0-307-24670-7 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: K-3 • LL: NA • 1 hr. 59 mins. GREEN EGGS AND HAM AND OTHER SERVINGS OF DR. SEUSS by Dr. Seuss; read by various artists Nine favorite stories including Green Eggs and Ham, I’m Not Going to Get Up Today, Dr. Seuss’s ABC, Oh, the Things You Can Think!, Oh Say Can You Say?, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Fox in Socks, and Hop on Pop. Fantastic performances by Jason Alexander, Michael McKean, and David Hyde Pierce will keep children laughing. “Dr. Seuss would delight in this presentation of his work…Playful musical interludes and sound effects add just the right emphasis and zaniness. An outstanding total package.” —AudioFile AudioFile Earphones Award 2 CDs • 978-0-3072-4672-1 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: K-3 • LL: NA • 2 hrs. See page 2 for more Dr. Seuss THE CALL OF THE WILD by Jack London; read by Jeff Daniels One of the most popular American novels ever. This gripping story follows the adventures of the loyal dog Buck, who is stolen from his comfortable family home and forced into the harsh life of an Alaskan sled dog. “Daniels sets an exciting pace and never wavers; …Those familiar with the classic story will discover a fresh enjoyment, and new listeners will be equally pleased with this audio.”—Booklist “Daniels reads the tale with compassion and empathy for Buck’s plight, giving a pitchperfect performance.”—School Library Journal ★“Jeff Daniels voicing is outstanding, but it is the excitement, drama, and emotion that he brings to this classic that brings the book alive.” —Sound Commentary, starred review ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 3 CDs • 978-0-3077-1028-4 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 7.1 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 1170 • 3 hrs. 10 mins. CAPTAIN NOBODY by Dean Pitchford READ BY THE AUTHOR Living in the shadow of his brother, Newt has never felt special. When his brother is knocked into a coma, Newt transforms into a hero. But will he be able to save the one person he cares about most? “Author Dean Pitchford is certainly an impressive narrator…Listeners will hear humor, disgruntlement, and even fidgeting—thanks to skilled vocalizations.”—AudioFile “The audio format makes this a good choice for reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-8031-4 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 750 • 4 hrs. 34 mins. See page 44 for THE BIG ONE-OH THE CASE OF THE CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY Brixton Brothers, Book 1 by Mac Barnett; read by Arte Johnson Steve Brixton must solve a mystery. He uses skills he’s learned from reading mysteries to navigate this story of intrigue and crime. “Arte Johnson’s gravelly voice adds to the tongue-in-cheek humor of the mystery. This odd mix of improbable events and some humor might appeal to reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal “Arte Johnson is spot-on as narrator. His serious, straightforward delivery adds just the right leavening to this funny and entertaining story.”—AudioFile 3 CDs • 978-0-3077-1042-0 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL 3-6 • LL: 590 • 2 hrs. 55 mins. THE GHOSTWRITER SECRET Brixton Brothers, Book 2 by Mac Barnett; read by Arte Johnson When Steve opens his own agency he gets a call to solve the case of the Fairview Diamond. But it turns into an even bigger case when the author of Steve’s beloved Bailey Brothers series is kidnapped! “Barnett has written a fun, adventure-filled book. This is a great choice for slow or reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal 3 CDs • 978-0-3077-1046-8 • $25.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 690 • 3 hrs. 20 mins. See page 3 for BOOK 3 IT HAPPENED ON A TRAIN THE CAY by Theodore Taylor read by Michael Boatman During World War II, a white boy, Philip, and an old black man, Timothy, are stranded on a Caribbean island, where Philip must overcome his prejudice. “Michael Boatman is a fabulous narrator…The lilting calypso intonation Boatman gives to Timothy transports the listener. An interview with the author provides insight into the story and completes the recording.”—AudioFile “An excellent purchase for middle and high school libraries.”—School Library Journal ALSC Notable Children’s Recording AudioFile Earphones Award BONUS FEATURE—Author Interview 3 CDs • 978-1-4000-9908-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 860 • 2 hrs. 59 mins. Phone Toll Free 800.733.3000 FAX Toll Free 800.940.7046 CENTURY #1: RING OF FIRE by Pierdomenico Baccalario read by Carrington MacDuffie Harvey from New York, Mistral from Paris, and Sheng from Shanghai are forced to share a room with Elettra in Rome as a result of a hotel mix-up. The kids meet a man who gives them a briefcase. The briefcase contains clues that take the kids in search of the Ring of Fire, an ancient powerful object. “The plot is masterful, with cliffhangers galore, a fair amount of violence and an ending that both satisfies and whets the appetite for more.” —Kirkus Reviews “Carrington MacDuffie modulates the flow of events, speeding up as Elettra and her new friends scramble to keep ahead of those who are also pursuing the Ring of Fire and slowing down to recount key story details.”—AudioFile 7 CDs • 978-0-3075-8246-1 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.3 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 660 • 8 hrs. 18 mins. CENTURY #2: STAR OF STONE by Pierdomenico Baccalario read by Carrington MacDuffie Harvey from New York, Elettra from Rome, Mistral from Paris, and Sheng from Shanghai reunite in New York City. They search for the Star of Stone, but a new set of villains will do anything to stop them. “The back story is skillfully integrated, the plot is ultra-suspenseful...and the ending is both exciting and satisfying.”—Kirkus Reviews “Listeners will be intrigued by the Manhattan setting, the clues and codes, and the sense of danger and urgency that follows the characters through their adventures.” —School Library Journal 7 CDs • 978-0-3077-4578-1 • $37.00 Grade: RL: 4.4 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 660 • 8 hrs. 25 mins. CHASING REDBIRD by Sharon Creech, read by Jenna Lamia When thirteen-year-old Zinnia discovers an old trail in the woods behind her house, she decides to resurrect it. She believes the only way to understand her family, her aunt Jessie’s death, and herself, is to find out where it leads. “Creech crams her novel full of wonderful characters, proficient dialogue, bracing descriptions, and a merry use of language.” —Kirkus Reviews 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-8544-9 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 860 • 5 hrs. 9 mins. See pages 44, 51, and 52 for more titles by Sharon Creech CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN by Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr. & Ernestine Gilbreth Carey; read by Dana Ivey The hilarious adventures of the Gilbreth family come to life in this sparkling audiobook. “Dana Ivey dramatizes the episodes by adding appropriate emotional inflections, especially for the children…Listeners will enjoy this entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable reading.”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-3072-4636-3 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 890 • 6 hrs. 4 mins.
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