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THE JAGUAR STONES BOOK ONE: MIDDLEWORLD by J&P Voelkel; read by Scott Brick Max’s parents are archaeologists and he’s excited to join them on a dig. Upon arrival he learns his parents have disappeared at a remote Mayan temple. As Max searches for them he’ll unlock ancient secrets. “Scott Brick does a nice job of capturing the breathless action of the story and Max’s varied and changing emotions. With a winning combination of appealing characters, a solid story, and excellent narration, this audiobook will appeal to fans of fantasy and high adventure.”—School Library Journal “Scott Brick’s excellent narration makes this a good entry point for a series that throws a 14year-old Boston boy into the wilds of a fictional Central American country.”—AudioFile 9 CDs • 978-0-3077-1199-1 • $65.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 750 • approx. 10 hrs. See page 10 for THE END OF THE WORLD CLUB JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER by Bruce Coville; performed by the Author and the Words Take Wing Repertory Company ® When Jeremy Thatcher follows the strange instructions given to him by the Elves’ Magic Shop, he soon finds himself raising a tiny, mischief-loving dragon named Tiamat. “The richness of Coville’s story and this aural production combine to create a gem.” —Publishers Weekly 2 CDs • 978-0-3075-8274-4 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.9 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 710 • 2 hrs. 36 mins. See page 88 for more titles by Bruce Coville JIM THORPE ORIGINAL ALL-AMERICAN by Joseph Bruchac READ BY THE AUTHOR Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes but his life wasn’t easy. Born on the Sac and Fox Reservation in 1887, he encountered family tragedy and was sent to Indian boarding schools. Finally at Pennsylvania’s Carlisle Indian School, the now-legendary coach Pop Warner welcomed him onto the football and track teams. “Bruchac’s sympathetic narration creates a character of humility, dignity, and respect. Young listeners should find JIM THORPE inspiring.”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6229-7 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.8 • IL: 4-8 • LL: 950 • 6 hrs. 26 mins. The Youngest Templar Trilogy KEEPER OF THE GRAIL by Michael P. Spradlin; read by Paul Boehmer Tristan is offered a life of adventure when he becomes a squire during the Third Crusade. then he must return the Holy Grail to England. Along the way he teams up with a young Robin Hood and a girl assassin who help him transport this most sacred relic out of a war-torn Holy Land. “The boyish anticipation that Boehmer gives Tristan, the hero of the story, is palpable.” —AudioFile “A fast-paced historical adventure with a touch of fantasy...an exciting journey. ” —School Library Journal 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6784-1 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 830 • 7 hrs. 17 mins. TRAIL OF FATE by Michael P. Spradlin read by Paul Boehmer Tristan and his friends are being pursued by the villainous Templar Sir Hugh. They must reach safety in England, but when Tristan falls for the leader of the Cathars he is torn between aiding her or fleeing to protect the Holy Grail. “The action and intrigue start right from the first (page) in this riveting sequel...Covering both action sequences and intrigue with the same brisk pacing…it will undoubtedly appeal to the sword and sorcery set.” —School Library Journal 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6795-7 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 740 • 7 hrs. 17 mins. ORPHAN OF DESTINY by Michael P. Spradlin; read by Paul Boehmer Tristan and his friends, have returned home, but things are not the same: Tristan’s beloved St. Alban’s has been burned to the ground, and Sherwood Forest, suffers in poverty. Tristan battles Sir Hugh for a final time and discovers his fate. ★“Paul Boehmer’s use of accents and different voices helps listeners easily distinguish the characters. The story includes just the right amount of action, history, and suspense to keep listeners on edge and help them understand the time period. This trilogy has something for everyone…light romance, humor, and plenty of action.” —School Library Journal, starred review 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6799-5 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 790 • 7 hrs. 47 mins. THE KID WHO ONLY HIT HOMERS by Matt Christopher a multi-cast performance When Sylvester meets George Baruth, he goes from a terrible hitter to the boy who only hits homers! But how will he answer the difficult questions that go with his new talent, and how long will this amazing hitting streak last? “A good choice to keep kids in the backseat tuned-in.”—AudioFile 2 CDs • 978-0-3077-1075-8 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 650 • 1 hr. 40 mins. Visit our website: www.booksontape.com KING OF THE WIND by Marguerite Henry read by David McCallum NEWBERY MEDAL The adventures of Sham and Agba take young listeners from the sands of the Sahara to the royal courts of France and, finally, to the green pastures and stately homes of England. “The classic horse story that has enraptured children for 50 years will thrill listeners anew as David McCallum reads.”—BookPage 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6686-8 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 6.5 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 830 • 3 hrs. 19 mins. LANG LANG’S STORY: PLAYING WITH FLYING KEYS by Lang Lang with Michael French read by Andrew Pang Lang Lang began playing piano when he was three years old in Shenyang, China. Lang Lang recounts the difficult, often thrilling events of his early days, and shares his perspective on his rapidly changing homeland. “Andrew Pang tells Lang Lang’s story with a delivery that expresses the pianist’s enthusiastic love of music.”—AudioFile “This is the story of a young man determined to make something of himself, not only for his own sake, but also for the sake of his family.” —School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6424-6 • $38.00 Grade RL: 6.4 •: IL: 4-9 • LL: 900 • 4 hrs. 58 mins. THE LAST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE by Rodman Philbrick; read by Jeremy Davies In a world where most people are plugged into brain-drain entertainment systems, Spaz, an epileptic teenager, is the rare person who can see life as it really is. When he meets an old man, Ryter, he learns about Earth and its past. Then Spaz sets off with Ryter to bring back human intelligence to Earth. “Davies gives a stunning performance of this remarkable novel…The production involves the listeners in this post-apocalyptic world…” —KLIATT YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-8089-5• $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 740 • 4 hrs. 25 mins. See pages 56, 63, and 70 for more titles by Rodman Philbrick THE LIBERATION OF GABRIEL KING by K. L. Going; read by Robert Keefe Gabriel, a white boy being bullied, and Frita, an African American girl facing prejudice, decide to overcome their many fears together. “Robert Keefe narrates with a dry, humorous, yet upbeat tone, making for a relaxing ambiance reflecting the setting of a summer’s day.”—School Library Journal AudioFile Earphones Award 3 CDs • 978-0-3072-4616-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 4-10 • LL: 750 • 3 hrs. 3 min. See pages 70 and 76 for more titles by K. L. Going Middle Grade CD Library 53
Middle Grade CD Library 54 LINCOLN: A PHOTOBIOGRAPHY by Russell Freedman; read by Robert Petkoff NEWBERY MEDAL This biography examines Lincoln’s childhood, marriage, family life, and early business ventures. It offers extensive research on his presidency and assassination. “Russell Freedman succeeds in making Lincoln an intriguing, recognizable human being— ambitious but modest, folksy, sensible and witty, a doting parent, a determined and compassionate leader.”—Publishers Weekly BONUS FEATURE: Exclusive Author Interview and Interactive Photo Journal. 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-7257-9 • $24.00 • NON-FICTION Grades: RL: 4.7 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 1110 • 2 hrs. 29 mins. See pages 63 and 79 for more titles by Russell Freedman LITTLE GOLDEN TREASURY by Gertrude Crampton, Janette Sebring Lowrey and Kathryn Jackson read by Susan Gregory and Skip Hinnant Four of the most popular Little Golden Books in one audiobook collection. Includes: The Poky Little Puppy, Scuffy the Tugboat, Tawny Scrawny Lion, and The Saggy Baggy Elephant. “This set of four favorite nursery stories is a lot of fun to listen to.” —AudioFile 1 CD • 978-0-7393-3565-9 • $20.00 Grade: RL: 3.0 • IL: PreK-3 • LL: NA • 35 mins. LIZZIE BRIGHT AND THE BUCKMINSTER BOY by Gary D. Schmidt; read by Sam Freed NEWBERY HONOR MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR When Turner Buckminster meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a girl from an island community founded by former slaves, it opens up a whole new world to him. “Flashes of humor, temper, and an aching melancholy…Freed’s narration of this title that should be in all libraries.” —School Library Journal “Freed superbly conveys Tucker’s innocence and naïveté as he faces prejudice...Very fine!” —AudioFile VOYA A+ Audiobook YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 6 CDs • 978-0-3072-8185-2 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 1000 • 6 hrs. 49 mins. See page 70 for FIRST BOY and page 11 for OKAY FOR NOW LONDON CALLING by Edward Bloor; read by Robertson Dean Martin Conway is sleeping his life away, until a long-dead English boy visits him with an urgent question. As Martin follows the boy through the streets of London in 1940, he slowly starts to believe—in the boy, in time travel, in himself. “Superbly narrated by Robertson Dean, Bloor’s novel will interest young adult readers with its deft blend of history and science fiction.” —School Library Journal “Dean’s resonant tones have a haunting quality for a tale that has otherworldly elements.” —AudioFile 6 CD s• 978-0-7393-3788-2 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 2.8 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 640 • 7 hrs. 30 mins. THE LOUD SILENCE OF FRANCINE GREEN by Karen Cushman; read by Anaka Shockley Francine doesn’t speak up much. But when outspoken Sophie Bowman transfers to her school, Francine finds herself thinking about new things. Francine soon discovers that she has something to say, and the determination to say it. “Shockley uses cadence and slang to place us firmly in a specific historical period while depicting young people whom today’s youth can recognize.”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3793-6 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 750 • 5 hrs. 36 mins. See pages 43 and 59 for more titles by Karen Cushman LOVE, AUBREY by Suzanne LaFleur; read by Becca Battoe A tragic accident has turned eleven-year-old Aubrey’s world upside down. With the support of her grandmother and new friends, Aubrey gradually finds the words to express feelings that once seemed impossible to describe, and begins to heal. “An honest and realistic portrayl of grief.” —Kirkus Reviews “Becca Battoe’s childlike matter-of fact delivery allows young listeners to empathize with Aubrey’s situation without being overwhelmed by it.”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-8224-0 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 3.7 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 570 • 6 hrs. See page 3 for EIGHT KEYS LOVE, RUBY LAVENDER by Deborah Wiles; read by Judith Ivey When her grandmother goes to Hawaii for the summer, nine-year-old Ruby learns to survive on her own in Mississippi by writing letters. “Judith Ivey’s long, leisurely vowels are filled with the sultriness of summer, the longing for connection, the generations-old belief that life goes on, even after a tragic loss.”—AudioFile ALSC Notable Children’s Recording AudioFile Earphones Award Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss 4 CDs • 978-1-4000-8997-0 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 6.2 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 570 • 3 hrs. 58 mins. See pages 9, 44, and 49 for more titles by Deborah Wiles THE MANNY FILES by Christian Burch; read by Daryl Anderson The latest Dalinger family nanny turns out to be a man who makes creative lunches and wears costumes. This story resounds with a number of important themes. “Portrays loving family relationships, but also shows how to deal with bullies through selfacceptance and an understanding of human nature.”—Publishers Weekly “Narrator Daryl Anderson successfully conveys Manny’s delightful silliness, Lulu’s difficult personality, and Keats’s growing sense of self.” —School Library Journal 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3623-6 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 5-9 • LL: NA • 6 hrs. 9 mins. THE MARVELOUS EFFECT The Marvelous World, Book One by Troy CLE; read by Malcolm-Jamal Warner Louis Proof is an ordinary urban teen. But, he is about to become a CLE—a Celestial-Like Entity. He will be strong, difficult to harm, and able to race faster than he ever imagined. He will need all of his new talents because CEs— Celestial Entities—are coming to Earth with a plot that could destroy the world. “The talented Malcolm-Jamal Warner narrates ...listeners are sure to get wrapped up in the events and action of the novel.” —School Library Journal 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-5100-0 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 680 • 8 hrs. 9 mins. OLIVION’S FAVORITES Marvelous World Book Two by Troy CLE; read by Laz Alonso Louis and Cyndi fight a Midlandian war to find their destinies, and discover The Olivion. “Action moves at an almost dizzying pace as the youngsters travel through Midlandia.” —School Library Journal “Laz Alonso provides a high energy narration of this fast-paced fantasy, seamlessly moving from one character to another and giving each one a unique voice.”—AudioFile 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-6779-7 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 650 • 8 hrs. 33 mins. MARY POPPINS by P. L.Travers; read by Sophie Thompson Quicker than she can close her umbrella, Mary Poppins takes charge of the Banks children and changes their lives forever. “Every sinuous syllable slides by, slinky and sibilant. It all adds up to a fine production of a perennial classic.”—The Horn Book “Sophie Thompson is truly star quality in her reading…Children and adults of all ages will enjoy this performance.”—AudioFile ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 3 CDs • 978-0-3072-4637-0 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 6.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 830 • 3 hrs. 49 mins. MATILDA BONE by Karen Cushman; read by Janet McTeer Orphaned Matilda is not pleased when she must become an assistant to the Bonesetter. A religious, well-educated girl, Matilda is surprised when she begins seeing the world around her in a different way. “A delightful tale is enhanced by the audio format!”—AudioFile “Janet McTeer provides a splendid voice for Matilda.”—School Library Journal ALSC Notable Children’s Recording AudioFile Earphones Award Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss BONUS FEATURE—Afterword read by the Author 4 CDs • 978-0-3075-8199-0 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 6.1 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 850 • 4 hrs. 1 min. See pages 43 and 59 for more titles by Karen Cushman
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