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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MAY BIRD AND THE EVER AFTER<br />
by Jodi Lynn Anderson<br />
read by Bernadette Dunne<br />
After a mysterious letter guides her to the<br />
world of the dead, May Bird must find the<br />
courage to discover why she has been sent to<br />
Ever After.<br />
“This superior entry in the fantasy genre is an<br />
exciting listening experience.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“Dunne’s narration enhances the story with<br />
quirky inflections.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
7 CDs • 978-0-3072-8345-0 • $55.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL: 5-10 • LL: 810 • 8 hrs. 52 mins.<br />
MEASLE AND THE WRATHMONK<br />
by Ian Ogilvy; read by Nickolas Grace<br />
Measle lives in a horrible house, with Basil,<br />
his mean guardian. His life gets worse when he<br />
is on the wrong end of one of Basil’s evil spells.<br />
Measle joins up with Basil’s other victims and<br />
suddenly he’s a hero...with a plan!<br />
“Suspenseful [and] well-written.”<strong>—</strong>VOYA<br />
“Nickolas Grace does a fine job of voicing the<br />
disparate characters, from stuffy Lady Grant to<br />
jovial book salesman William, and Basil’s overthe-top<br />
hissing monologues are perfect.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-307-24609-7 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 3-8 • LL: 900 • 4 hrs. 15 mins.<br />
MILLICENT MIN, GIRL GENIUS<br />
by Lisa Yee; read by Keiko Agena<br />
Millie, 11, who has skipped five <strong>grade</strong>s, is<br />
facing the worst <strong>summer</strong><strong>—</strong>ever. But when she<br />
meets Emily, things start to look up.<br />
“[Agena] imbues the character with a freshness<br />
that makes this production great fun!”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“This audiobook is delightful in every<br />
way...Narrator Keiko Agena fully inhabits the<br />
heroine, making it a pleasure to spend time<br />
with both of them.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6755-1 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.7 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 800 • 5 hrs. 30 mins.<br />
MIMUS<br />
by Lilli Thal; read by Maxwell Caulfield<br />
Two kingdoms have been at war for many<br />
years, but an end appears to be in sight<strong>—</strong>until<br />
12-year-old Prince Florin is captured by evil<br />
King Theodo. Now Florin and Mimus, an<br />
enigmatic and unpredictable court jester, must<br />
escape and bring an end to the fighting.<br />
★“Caulfield cleverly creates a myriad of unique<br />
characters whose conversations jump into our<br />
ears…A page-turner for the ears!”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Booklist, starred review<br />
“Maxwell Caulfield brings this world and all it’s<br />
characters alive with animation”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults<br />
10 CDs • 978-0-7393-4865-9 • $70.00<br />
Grade: RL: 6.0 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 900 • 12 hrs. 28 mins.<br />
MIRACLE ON 49TH STREET<br />
by Mike Lupica; read by Michele Santopietro<br />
Josh has it all<strong>—</strong>a World Championship ring,<br />
an MVP award, and the adoration of millions.<br />
What he doesn’t have is family. Until 12-yearold<br />
Molly claims to be his daughter.<br />
“This is an entertaining work. The strong<br />
female character and the basketball tie-in will<br />
expand its appeal.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
“An enjoyable read with interesting peeks into<br />
the world of professional basketball. It will<br />
appeal to <strong>young</strong> teen sports enthusiasts as well<br />
as kids just looking for a good story.”<strong>—</strong>VOYA<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3882-7 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 790 • 6 hrs. 4 mins.<br />
See pages 51 and 61 for more titles by<br />
Mike Lupica<br />
THE MISADVENTURES OF<br />
BENJAMIN BARTHOLOMEW PIFF<br />
You Wish, Book One<br />
by Jason Lethcoe; read by Roy Dotrice<br />
No child had ever successfully executed a<br />
birthday wish. Until Benjamin Bartholomew<br />
Piff. On his eleventh birthday Benjamin sets in<br />
motion a chain of events that threatens to disrupt<br />
the balance between the magical realm of<br />
wishes and that of curses.<br />
“Roy Dotrice’s clear, strong voice...keeps the<br />
story moving along. Harry Potter fans will<br />
enjoy this fantasy tale.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
“Dotrice sets a brisk clip that increases as the<br />
mission speeds to its climax.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-5151-2 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 6.2 • IL: 3-6 • LL: NA • 4 hrs. 2 mins.<br />
THE MISADVENTURES OF<br />
MAUDE MARCH<br />
by Audrey Couloumbis; read by Lee Adams<br />
When Sallie March and her sister Maude are<br />
orphaned for the second time, they decide to<br />
run away for the wilds of the frontier.<br />
“Narrator Lee Adams draws listeners in…This<br />
audio journey through the Wild West is not to<br />
be missed.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
“Adams keeps listeners saddled up for this<br />
entertaining ride…having lots of fun with the<br />
dialect and inflection.”<strong>—</strong>Publishers Weekly<br />
7 CDs • 978-0-7393-3610-6 • $55.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 810 • 8 hrs. 11 mins.<br />
See page 59 for SAY YES<br />
MISSING MAY<br />
by Cynthia Rylant<br />
read by Frances McDormand<br />
NEWBERY MEDAL<br />
After the death of the beloved aunt who has<br />
raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her<br />
uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer in<br />
search of the strength to go on living.<br />
★“Full of nuance and heart, this fine audio<br />
production sets the standard for audio<br />
productions of the printed word.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Publishers Weekly, starred review<br />
“With a simple delivery, honoring the quiet<br />
integrity of Rylant’s character, McDormand<br />
engages the reader in Summer’s struggle.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6725-4 • $24.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 980 • 1 hr. 58 mins.<br />
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Mildred D. Taylor’s award-winning<br />
stories of the Logan family<br />
ROLL OF THUNDER,<br />
HEAR MY CRY<br />
by Mildred D.Taylor; read by Lynne Thigpen<br />
NEWBERY MEDAL<br />
An African-American family faces brutal<br />
prejudice and discrimination in the 1930s.<br />
“Listening to [Thigpen’s] eloquent reading<br />
brings an already powerful story vividly to life.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
ALSC Notable Children’s Recording<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
6 CDs • 978-0-8072-1608-8 • $50.00<br />
Grade: RL: 6.9 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 920 • 7 hrs. 26 mins.<br />
THE LAND<br />
by Mildred D.Taylor<br />
read by Ruben Santiago-Hudson<br />
CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD<br />
LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE<br />
Paul, the son of a white father and a black<br />
mother, finds himself caught between two<br />
worlds as he pursues his dream of owning land.<br />
“Ruben Santiago-Hudson brings the Southern<br />
dialects alive for listeners and unfolds<br />
this rich story with astute understanding and<br />
compassion.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
Booklist Editors’ Choice<strong>—</strong>Media<br />
Scott O’Dell Award<br />
YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults<br />
9 CDs • 978-0-8072-1768-9 • $65.00<br />
Grade: RL: 8.9 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 760 • 10 hrs. 56 mins.<br />
THE MONSTROUS MEMOIRS OF<br />
A MIGHTY McFEARLESS<br />
by Ahmet Zappa<br />
read by Katherine Kellgren<br />
Join the monsterminating world of 11-yearold<br />
Minverva McFearless and her brother,<br />
Max, as they have a grand adventure rescuing<br />
their father from a multitude of monsters.<br />
“Katherine Kellgren is a zany, zesty, and zealous<br />
narrator, delivering each line with mirth and<br />
hilarity. Zappa’s surprise ending track is a<br />
delight, summarizing the book into one<br />
brilliant, hilarious song.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
BONUS FEATURE<strong>—</strong>Original music by the Author<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-4820-8 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 6.5 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 1010 • 5 hrs. 6 mins.<br />
MONTMORENCY<br />
Thief, Liar, Gentleman?<br />
by Eleanor Updale; read by Stephen Fry<br />
In Victorian London, a thief uses the<br />
knowledge he gains in prison and from the<br />
scientific lectures he attends to create a new<br />
life. He adopts a dual existence as a wealthy<br />
gentleman and his servant.<br />
“Fry’s inestimable wit comes through in his<br />
reading…Through his tones, he makes the<br />
characters sound humorous, maudlin, or<br />
suspenseful…Dickens for children.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“Fry does a remarkable job mimicking the various<br />
London accents<strong>—</strong>from sewer rat to society<br />
gent and all sorts in between<strong>—</strong>in this<br />
superbly suspenseful story.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults<br />
Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-3075-8265-2 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 7.4 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 1100 • 5 hrs. 12 mins.<br />
Middle Grade CD Library<br />
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