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CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG by Ian Fleming; read by Andrew Sachs Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the name of the flying, drive-by-itself automobile that takes the Pott family on a fun series of adventures. “Andrew Sachs is the perfect reader for this production...This production is ideal for road trips and will keep the entire family laughing.” —AudioFile 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-5078-2 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 6.6 • IL: 3-7 • LL: NA • 2 hrs. 15 mins. CHOCOLATE FEVER by Robert Kimmel Smith read by Lionel Wilson Henry Green was a boy who loved chocolate, but one day he found that strange things were happening to him. “It’s all quite preposterous and lots of laughs.”—Publishers Weekly “Some of the character voices are exaggerated stereotypes emphasizing the humor of the book...Good for individuals and small groups to enhance reading skills.” —School Library Journal 1 CD • 978-0-7393-4912-0 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 680 • 1 hr. 15 mins. THE CHOCOLATE TOUCH by Patrick Catling; read by Francis O’Leary John Midas loves chocolate. He loves it so much that he’ll eat it any hour of any day. But one day, John finds out that there might just be such a thing as too much chocolate. “This is a dream come true. An entertaining and humorous tale of a boy who gets much too much of a good thing.”—Children’s Literature 1 CDs • 978-0-7393-6447-5 • $20.00/$23.00C Grade: RL: 3.0 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 770 • 1 hr. 18 mins. A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens READ BY JIM DALE Listeners of all ages will be enthralled with Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. “Revel in the story of Scrooge, some choice spirits, and the lushness of Dickensian prose, winningly articulated by Harry Potter narrator Jim Dale.”—AudioFile Audie Award: Classics AudioFile Earphones Award YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 3 CDs • 978-1-4000-8606-1 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 6.8 • IL: All Ages • LL: 920 • 2 hrs. 59 mins. See page 84 and 85 for more classics by Charles Dickens A CHRISTMAS STORY by Jean Shepherd read by Dick Cavett and a full cast A beloved, bestselling classic of humorous and nostalgic Americana. An affectionate, wacky, and realistic portrayal of an American family’s typical Christmas joys and travails in small-town Depression-era Indiana. “Cavett’s reading is superb, as are the sound effects.”—Publishers Weekly 3 CDs • 978-1-4159-0522-7 • $28.00 Grade: RL: NA • IL: 7-Adult • LL: NA • 3 hrs. 36 mins. Available at a 10% discount.* COLIBRÍ by Ann Cameron; read by Jacqui Kim A twelve-year-old Mayan girl endures an abusive life, always wishing she could return to her parents. ★“Kim’s understated narration celebrates the lyrical prose and extends the story’s suspense... A fine performance of a Booklist Editors’ Choice selection.”—Booklist, starred review “This is a powerful recording.”—AudioFile “Native vocabulary and colloquial expressions are well pronounced, bringing all the characters to life.”—School Library Journal Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 4 CDs • 978-1-4000-8993-2 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 6.2 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 730 • 4 hrs. 46 mins. THE COLLECTED STORIES OF WINNIE-THE-POOH by A. A. Milne; read by Stephen Fry, Judi Dench and a full cast The Bear and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood have delighted generations since Winnie-the-Pooh was first published in 1926. Includes: Winnie-The-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Settle in to enjoy the adventures of Christopher Robin and his friends just as A.A. Milne might have shared them with his own family…A rich experience, indeed!” —AudioFile ★ Adults and kids can sit back and be entertained with this delightful production.” —Booklist 4 CDs • 978-0-3077-0610-2 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 810 • 4 hrs. 28 mins. THE COMING OF THE DRAGON by Rebecca Barnhouse; read by Robin Sachs When Rune washed up onshore as a baby, people wanted to send him back to the sea. Luckily King Beowulf disagreed. 16 years later, people still fear he’ll bring a curse on the kingdom. Then someone awakens a dragon. “A great bridge book to use in a classroom either before or after broaching the Beowulf story. An author’s note clearly indicates which bits of the novel have been fabricated and which are drawn directly from the poem.” —Booklist “An adventure-filled coming-of-age tale.” —School Library Journal 7 CDs • 978-0-3077-3806-6 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.7 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 840 • 8 hrs. 4 mins. See page 44 for THE BOOK OF THE MAIDSERVANT Visit our website: www.booksontape.com A CORNER OF THE UNIVERSE by Ann M. Martin; read by Judith Ivey NEWBERY HONOR Hattie’s world is turned upside down with the arrival of an uncle whose existence her family has denied for years. Hattie then experiences a summer that expands her world in the most unpredictable ways. “Ivey’s performance is so in the moment...she seems to move the production beyond the book.”—Booklist ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 4 CDs • 978-0-8072-1776-4 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 750 • 4 hrs. 30 mins. See pages 48, 51, 57, and 95 for more titles by Ann M. Martin COUNTING ON GRACE by Elizabeth Winthrop read by Lili Gamache It’s 1910. Grace and Arthur are good students but must leave school to work in the mill. Together they write a letter to the Child Labor Board and soon the famous reformer Lewis Hine appears and changes their future. “Gamache’s skilled narration deftly moves between charming French Canadian and American accents.”—Booklist “A stunning production.”—AudioFile AudioFile Earphones Award BONUS FEATURE—Author Interview 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-4864-2 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 760 • 5 hrs. 45 mins. See page 106 for more titles by Elizabeth Winthrop A CROOKED KIND OF PERFECT by Linda Urban; read by Tai Alexandra Ricci Zoe has perfect piano dreams. All she needs is a baby grand so she can start her lessons. But when her dad buys an organ instead of a piano, Zoe’s dreams hit a sour note. “Ricci has a slight throaty rasp and a deadpan quality that well suits the personality of… 10-year-old aspiring pianist Zoe Elias.” —Publishers Weekly “Ricci taps into Zoe’s emotional turmoil.” —Booklist ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6144-3 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 3.9 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 730 • 3 hrs. 17 mins. See page 3 for HOUND DOG TRUE THE CROSSROADS by Chris Grabenstein; read by J. J. Myers Zack and his family are unaware their new house has a dark history. Fifty years ago, a crazed killer caused an accident at the crossroads and died when his car hit a tree. His evil spirit has inhabited the tree ever since. The spirit has decided his spree isn’t over. “Myers brings these ghostly characters to life with spine-tingling effect…Myers continues the satisfying oral tradition of ghost stories with this fun, creepy selection.”—AudioFile ★“An absorbing psychological thriller...as well as a rip-roaring ghost story.” —Booklist, starred review AudioFile Earphones Award 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6704-9 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 3.7 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 620 • 5 hrs. 47 mins. Middle Grade CD Library 47
Middle Grade CD Library 48 THE DAY MY MOTHER LEFT by James Prosek; read by Joel Johnstone When Jeremy was young, his mother walked out on his family. As Jeremy struggles to handle his father’s depression and his sister’s distance, he finds solace in painting and fishing. “Joel Johnstone’s artful narration brings the characters fully alive in this harrowing account of a family in crisis…An ideal choice for listeners whose families are in flux.”—Booklist BONUS FEATURE—Author Interview 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-4866-6 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.0 • IL: 7-12 • LL: NA • 4 hrs. 31 mins. THE DEATH COLLECTOR by Justin Richards; read by Steven Pacey An ordinary pickpocketing incident in Victorian London unites three teens against a madman bent on reanimating the dead, both humans and dinosaurs. One of each is already terrorizing the streets of London. “Steven Pacey leads listeners on a breathless romp through Victorian London.” —School Library Journal “[Pacey’s] portrayal of the megalomaniac sends shivers down the spine, and his rendition of Liz copying Eddie’s cockney accent brings humor to this gothic adventure.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-3564-2 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.5 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 800 • 7 hrs. 29 mins. See page 67 for THE CHAOS CODE THE DEATH-DEFYING PEPPER ROUX by Geraldine McCaughrean read by Anton Lesser Pepper Roux’s fourteenth birthday is the day he’s supposed to die. Everyone seems resigned to it—even Pepper. But at the last minute, Pepper embarks on a journey to outrun his fate. “Lesser’s and McCaughrean’s considerable talents combine to create an even greater whole, and listeners are whisked along, breathless and marveling, on Pepper’s grand adventure.” —AudioFile “Lesser provides fantastic narration of McCaughrean’s tale, giving the characters distinct voices and bringing them to life while complementing the classic, lyrical feel of the text. Filled with humor and hope, this is a winner.”—School Library Journal AudioFile Earphones Award AudioFile Best Audiobook of the Year 6 CDs • 978-0-3077-1211-0 • $39.00 Grade: RL: 6.4 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 920 • 6 hrs. 44 mins. See page 9 for THE GLORIOUS ADVENTURES OF THE SUNSHINE QUEEN THE DEVIL’S BREATH Danger Zone #1 by David Gilman; read by David Thorn Max’s life is turned upside down when an assassin attempts to kill him. After escaping, Max learns that his father is missing. Whoever is behind the disappearance of Max’s dad is determined to get rid of Max too. “Nonstop action and a wide array of wellvoiced characters make for pleasurable listening.”—AudioFile ★“David Thorn reads with perfect timing and expression…his narration is excellent …reluctant readers will be lining up for this one.”—School Library Journal, starred review 9 CDs • 978-0-7393-7272-2 • $55.00 Grade: RL : 6.3 • IL: 5-9 • LL: NA • 11 hrs. 23 mins. A DOG FOR LIFE by L. S. Matthews; read by Brian Butler You’ve maybe heard the story about how John Hawkins “ran away with his pet dog.” But the truth is that John and Mouse, the pet dog, left to save Tom. “Brian Butler’s distinctive baritone and sure, fully voiced performance enhance the story...” —School Library Journal “The format lends itself to audio, and Butler’s British accent fits nicely with the setting.” —Booklist 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-3799-8 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 3-8 • LL: 910 • 3 hrs. 48 mins. See page 50 for FISH A DOG’S LIFE The Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin; read by Wendy Dillon Squirrel the dog is forced to make her own way in the world after her mother and her brother are taken away from her. However, Squirrel makes two friends, who, in very different ways, define her fate. “Wendy Dillon makes certain that listeners will feel the relief and slow-emerging joy Squirrel experiences.”—Publishers Weekly “The nuances in her voice create images that range from carefree to bittersweet. Squirrel’s life story is told with acceptance and a poignant grace.”—AudioFile AudioFile Earphones Award 4 CDs • 978-0-3072-8347-4 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 870 • 4 hrs. 20 mins. See pages 47, 51, 57, and 95 for more titles by Ann M. Martin DOLPHIN SONG by Lauren St. John; read by Adjoa Andoh Martine and her grandmother are enjoying a beautiful walk along the beach when they find a dying dolphin. Martine uses her gift of healing to help it back to the ocean. Thus begins the start of a brand new adventure for Martine. “Adjoa Andoh’s full-throttled delivery…is a standout in a consistently fine recording.” —Publishers Weekly 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6331-7 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 6.2 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 980 • 6 hrs. 25 mins. See page 63 for THE WHITE GIRAFFE Phone Toll Free 800.733.3000 FAX Toll Free 800.940.7046 DOMINIC by William Steig read by Peter Thomas Dominic is an adventurous dog who leaves home traveling the road and letting the world take him where it may. Along the way Dominic encounters many lively characters and helps those less-fortunate. “Peter Thomas’s delivery, laden with portent, will delight the youngest listeners, those as innocent, generous and unsuspecting as Dominic himself.”—AudioFile Christopher Award: Books for Young People National Book Award Finalist 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-8082-6 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 900 • 2 hrs. 43 mins. THE DOOR IN THE WALL by Marguerite de Angeli read by Roger Rees NEWBERY MEDAL A crippled boy in 14th century England proves his courage. “This reading by British actor Roger Rees evokes the medieval atmosphere of [this] Newbery award-winning tale.” —School Library Journal “The unabridged production is simple, elegant, robust and finely crafted in every way...Well-conceived, well-produced, wellperformed.”—AudioFile 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6449-9 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 6.5 • IL: 4-6 • LL: 990 • 2 hrs. 36 mins. THE DOOR OF NO RETURN by Sarah Mussi; read by Dominic Hoffman Zac’s grandfather has always told him he’s the descendant of African kings, whose treasure was stolen when his ancestors were sold into slavery. Zac never believed this tale until his grandfather is murdered. Now Zac must uncover the truth about the past and save his own life by going to Gana. “Hoffman keeps suspense taut as Zac faces eerie memories, fights British government officials, and flees to Ghana to discover his royal link and understand the horrors of the early slave trade. Jamaican and British accents and slang make Zac’s street life vivid.”—AudioFile “In a dramatic reading, Hoffman constructs and maintains a range of voices…This audio is an engaging possibility for listeners who might find a 400-page book too overwhelming.” —Booklist 9 CDs • 978-0-7393-6735-3 • $60.00 Grade RL: 5.2 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 710 • 10 hrs. 48 mins. DRAGONSDALE by Salamanda Drake read by Jill Shilling Dragonsdale is the place you can find a group of young girls busy grooming beautiful dragons to get them ready for competition. This stable is run by Cara’s father, but Cara is strictly forbidden to fly. Yet she cannot resist the lure of the magical fire-breathing creatures, and so she trains in secret to compete. “Narrator Shilling is a wonderful storyteller who speaks in a measured pace and clear tones...This will have great appeal for young fantasy fans, especially girls.”—Booklist 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-5098-0 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.7 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 900 • 5 hrs. 50 mins.
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