spring/summer 2011 recent releases — young & middle grade
spring/summer 2011 recent releases — young & middle grade
spring/summer 2011 recent releases — young & middle grade
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Middle Grade CD Library<br />
46<br />
Classic Stories<br />
by Dr. Seuss<br />
THE CAT IN THE HAT AND<br />
OTHER DR. SEUSS FAVORITES<br />
by Dr. Seuss; read by various artists<br />
An all-star cast of readers<strong>—</strong>Billy Crystal,<br />
Kelsey Grammer, Dustin Hoffman, Walter<br />
Matthau, John Cleese, and others<strong>—</strong>come<br />
together to read nine favorite stories by Dr.<br />
Seuss. Includes: The Cat in the Hat, Horton<br />
Hears a Who, How the Grinch Stole Christmas,<br />
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?, The<br />
Lorax, Yertle the Turtle, Gertrude McFuzz-The<br />
Big Brag, Horton Hatches the Egg, and The Cat<br />
in the Hat Comes Back.<br />
“Never has there been a more refreshing take<br />
on the Dr. Seuss stories than is presented in<br />
this collection.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
2 CDs • 978-0-307-24670-7 • $24.00<br />
Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: K-3 • LL: NA • 1 hr. 59 mins.<br />
GREEN EGGS AND HAM AND<br />
OTHER SERVINGS OF DR. SEUSS<br />
by Dr. Seuss; read by various artists<br />
Nine favorite stories including Green Eggs<br />
and Ham, I’m Not Going to Get Up Today, Dr.<br />
Seuss’s ABC, Oh, the Things You Can Think!,<br />
Oh Say Can You Say?, I Can Read with My Eyes<br />
Shut, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish,<br />
Fox in Socks, and Hop on Pop.<br />
Fantastic performances by Jason Alexander,<br />
Michael McKean, and David Hyde Pierce will<br />
keep children laughing.<br />
“Dr. Seuss would delight in this presentation<br />
of his work…Playful musical interludes and<br />
sound effects add just the right emphasis and<br />
zaniness. An outstanding total package.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
2 CDs • 978-0-3072-4672-1 • $24.00<br />
Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: K-3 • LL: NA • 2 hrs.<br />
See page 2 for more Dr. Seuss<br />
THE CALL OF THE WILD<br />
by Jack London; read by Jeff Daniels<br />
One of the most popular American novels<br />
ever. This gripping story follows the adventures<br />
of the loyal dog Buck, who is stolen from his<br />
comfortable family home and forced into the<br />
harsh life of an Alaskan sled dog.<br />
“Daniels sets an exciting pace and never wavers;<br />
…Those familiar with the classic story will discover<br />
a fresh enjoyment, and new listeners will<br />
be equally pleased with this audio.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“Daniels reads the tale with compassion and<br />
empathy for Buck’s plight, giving a pitchperfect<br />
performance.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
★“Jeff Daniels voicing is outstanding, but it is<br />
the excitement, drama, and emotion that he<br />
brings to this classic that brings the book alive.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Sound Commentary, starred review<br />
ALSC Notable Children’s Recording<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-3077-1028-4 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 7.1 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 1170 • 3 hrs. 10 mins.<br />
CAPTAIN NOBODY<br />
by Dean Pitchford<br />
READ BY THE AUTHOR<br />
Living in the shadow of his brother, Newt has<br />
never felt special. When his brother is knocked<br />
into a coma, Newt transforms into a hero. But<br />
will he be able to save the one person he cares<br />
about most?<br />
“Author Dean Pitchford is certainly an impressive<br />
narrator…Listeners will hear humor,<br />
disgruntlement, and even fidgeting<strong>—</strong>thanks to<br />
skilled vocalizations.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
“The audio format makes this a good choice for<br />
reluctant readers.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-8031-4 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 750 • 4 hrs. 34 mins.<br />
See page 44 for THE BIG ONE-OH<br />
THE CASE OF THE CASE OF<br />
MISTAKEN IDENTITY<br />
Brixton Brothers, Book 1<br />
by Mac Barnett; read by Arte Johnson<br />
Steve Brixton must solve a mystery. He uses<br />
skills he’s learned from reading mysteries to<br />
navigate this story of intrigue and crime.<br />
“Arte Johnson’s gravelly voice adds to the<br />
tongue-in-cheek humor of the mystery. This<br />
odd mix of improbable events and some humor<br />
might appeal to reluctant readers.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
“Arte Johnson is spot-on as narrator. His serious,<br />
straightforward delivery adds just the right<br />
leavening to this funny and entertaining<br />
story.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-3077-1042-0 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL 3-6 • LL: 590 • 2 hrs. 55 mins.<br />
THE GHOSTWRITER SECRET<br />
Brixton Brothers, Book 2<br />
by Mac Barnett; read by Arte Johnson<br />
When Steve opens his own agency he gets a<br />
call to solve the case of the Fairview Diamond.<br />
But it turns into an even bigger case when the<br />
author of Steve’s beloved Bailey Brothers series<br />
is kidnapped!<br />
“Barnett has written a fun, adventure-filled<br />
book. This is a great choice for slow or reluctant<br />
readers.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-3077-1046-8 • $25.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 690 • 3 hrs. 20 mins.<br />
See page 3 for BOOK 3 IT HAPPENED ON<br />
A TRAIN<br />
THE CAY<br />
by Theodore Taylor<br />
read by Michael Boatman<br />
During World War II, a white boy, Philip,<br />
and an old black man, Timothy, are stranded<br />
on a Caribbean island, where Philip must overcome<br />
his prejudice.<br />
“Michael Boatman is a fabulous narrator…The<br />
lilting calypso intonation Boatman gives to<br />
Timothy transports the listener. An interview<br />
with the author provides insight into the story<br />
and completes the recording.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
“An excellent purchase for <strong>middle</strong> and high<br />
school libraries.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
ALSC Notable Children’s Recording<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
BONUS FEATURE<strong>—</strong>Author Interview<br />
3 CDs • 978-1-4000-9908-5 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 860 • 2 hrs. 59 mins.<br />
Phone Toll Free 800.733.3000 FAX Toll Free 800.940.7046<br />
CENTURY #1: RING OF FIRE<br />
by Pierdomenico Baccalario<br />
read by Carrington MacDuffie<br />
Harvey from New York, Mistral from Paris,<br />
and Sheng from Shanghai are forced to share a<br />
room with Elettra in Rome as a result of a hotel<br />
mix-up. The kids meet a man who gives them<br />
a briefcase. The briefcase contains clues that<br />
take the kids in search of the Ring of Fire, an<br />
ancient powerful object.<br />
“The plot is masterful, with cliffhangers galore,<br />
a fair amount of violence and an ending that<br />
both satisfies and whets the appetite for more.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Kirkus Reviews<br />
“Carrington MacDuffie modulates the flow of<br />
events, speeding up as Elettra and her new<br />
friends scramble to keep ahead of those who<br />
are also pursuing the Ring of Fire and slowing<br />
down to recount key story details.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
7 CDs • 978-0-3075-8246-1 • $50.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.3 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 660 • 8 hrs. 18 mins.<br />
CENTURY #2: STAR OF STONE<br />
by Pierdomenico Baccalario<br />
read by Carrington MacDuffie<br />
Harvey from New York, Elettra from Rome,<br />
Mistral from Paris, and Sheng from Shanghai<br />
reunite in New York City. They search for the<br />
Star of Stone, but a new set of villains will do<br />
anything to stop them.<br />
“The back story is skillfully integrated, the plot<br />
is ultra-suspenseful...and the ending is both<br />
exciting and satisfying.”<strong>—</strong>Kirkus Reviews<br />
“Listeners will be intrigued by the Manhattan<br />
setting, the clues and codes, and the sense of<br />
danger and urgency that follows the characters<br />
through their adventures.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
7 CDs • 978-0-3077-4578-1 • $37.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.4 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 660 • 8 hrs. 25 mins.<br />
CHASING REDBIRD<br />
by Sharon Creech, read by Jenna Lamia<br />
When thirteen-year-old Zinnia discovers an<br />
old trail in the woods behind her house, she<br />
decides to resurrect it. She believes the only<br />
way to understand her family, her aunt Jessie’s<br />
death, and herself, is to find out where it leads.<br />
“Creech crams her novel full of wonderful<br />
characters, proficient dialogue, bracing<br />
descriptions, and a merry use of language.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Kirkus Reviews<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-8544-9 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 860 • 5 hrs. 9 mins.<br />
See pages 44, 51, and 52 for more titles by<br />
Sharon Creech<br />
CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN<br />
by Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr. &<br />
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey; read by Dana Ivey<br />
The hilarious adventures of the Gilbreth<br />
family come to life in this sparkling audiobook.<br />
“Dana Ivey dramatizes the episodes by adding<br />
appropriate emotional inflections, especially<br />
for the children…Listeners will enjoy this<br />
entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable<br />
reading.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-3072-4636-3 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 890 • 6 hrs. 4 mins.