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MAY BIRD AND THE EVER AFTER by Jodi Lynn Anderson read by Bernadette Dunne After a mysterious letter guides her to the world of the dead, May Bird must find the courage to discover why she has been sent to Ever After. “This superior entry in the fantasy genre is an exciting listening experience.”—Booklist “Dunne’s narration enhances the story with quirky inflections.”—School Library Journal 7 CDs • 978-0-3072-8345-0 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL: 5-10 • LL: 810 • 8 hrs. 52 mins. MEASLE AND THE WRATHMONK by Ian Ogilvy; read by Nickolas Grace Measle lives in a horrible house, with Basil, his mean guardian. His life gets worse when he is on the wrong end of one of Basil’s evil spells. Measle joins up with Basil’s other victims and suddenly he’s a hero...with a plan! “Suspenseful [and] well-written.”—VOYA “Nickolas Grace does a fine job of voicing the disparate characters, from stuffy Lady Grant to jovial book salesman William, and Basil’s overthe-top hissing monologues are perfect.” —School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-0-307-24609-7 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 3-8 • LL: 900 • 4 hrs. 15 mins. MILLICENT MIN, GIRL GENIUS by Lisa Yee; read by Keiko Agena Millie, 11, who has skipped five grades, is facing the worst summer—ever. But when she meets Emily, things start to look up. “[Agena] imbues the character with a freshness that makes this production great fun!” —Booklist “This audiobook is delightful in every way...Narrator Keiko Agena fully inhabits the heroine, making it a pleasure to spend time with both of them.”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6755-1 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.7 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 800 • 5 hrs. 30 mins. MIMUS by Lilli Thal; read by Maxwell Caulfield Two kingdoms have been at war for many years, but an end appears to be in sight—until 12-year-old Prince Florin is captured by evil King Theodo. Now Florin and Mimus, an enigmatic and unpredictable court jester, must escape and bring an end to the fighting. ★“Caulfield cleverly creates a myriad of unique characters whose conversations jump into our ears…A page-turner for the ears!” —Booklist, starred review “Maxwell Caulfield brings this world and all it’s characters alive with animation”—AudioFile AudioFile Earphones Award YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 10 CDs • 978-0-7393-4865-9 • $70.00 Grade: RL: 6.0 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 900 • 12 hrs. 28 mins. MIRACLE ON 49TH STREET by Mike Lupica; read by Michele Santopietro Josh has it all—a World Championship ring, an MVP award, and the adoration of millions. What he doesn’t have is family. Until 12-yearold Molly claims to be his daughter. “This is an entertaining work. The strong female character and the basketball tie-in will expand its appeal.”—School Library Journal “An enjoyable read with interesting peeks into the world of professional basketball. It will appeal to young teen sports enthusiasts as well as kids just looking for a good story.”—VOYA 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3882-7 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 790 • 6 hrs. 4 mins. See pages 51 and 61 for more titles by Mike Lupica THE MISADVENTURES OF BENJAMIN BARTHOLOMEW PIFF You Wish, Book One by Jason Lethcoe; read by Roy Dotrice No child had ever successfully executed a birthday wish. Until Benjamin Bartholomew Piff. On his eleventh birthday Benjamin sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to disrupt the balance between the magical realm of wishes and that of curses. “Roy Dotrice’s clear, strong voice...keeps the story moving along. Harry Potter fans will enjoy this fantasy tale.” —School Library Journal “Dotrice sets a brisk clip that increases as the mission speeds to its climax.”—AudioFile 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-5151-2 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 6.2 • IL: 3-6 • LL: NA • 4 hrs. 2 mins. THE MISADVENTURES OF MAUDE MARCH by Audrey Couloumbis; read by Lee Adams When Sallie March and her sister Maude are orphaned for the second time, they decide to run away for the wilds of the frontier. “Narrator Lee Adams draws listeners in…This audio journey through the Wild West is not to be missed.”—School Library Journal “Adams keeps listeners saddled up for this entertaining ride…having lots of fun with the dialect and inflection.”—Publishers Weekly 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-3610-6 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 810 • 8 hrs. 11 mins. See page 59 for SAY YES MISSING MAY by Cynthia Rylant read by Frances McDormand NEWBERY MEDAL After the death of the beloved aunt who has raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer in search of the strength to go on living. ★“Full of nuance and heart, this fine audio production sets the standard for audio productions of the printed word.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “With a simple delivery, honoring the quiet integrity of Rylant’s character, McDormand engages the reader in Summer’s struggle.” —AudioFile 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6725-4 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 980 • 1 hr. 58 mins. Visit our website: www.booksontape.com Mildred D. Taylor’s award-winning stories of the Logan family ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY by Mildred D.Taylor; read by Lynne Thigpen NEWBERY MEDAL An African-American family faces brutal prejudice and discrimination in the 1930s. “Listening to [Thigpen’s] eloquent reading brings an already powerful story vividly to life.” —AudioFile ALSC Notable Children’s Recording AudioFile Earphones Award 6 CDs • 978-0-8072-1608-8 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 6.9 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 920 • 7 hrs. 26 mins. THE LAND by Mildred D.Taylor read by Ruben Santiago-Hudson CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE Paul, the son of a white father and a black mother, finds himself caught between two worlds as he pursues his dream of owning land. “Ruben Santiago-Hudson brings the Southern dialects alive for listeners and unfolds this rich story with astute understanding and compassion.”—AudioFile AudioFile Earphones Award Booklist Editors’ Choice—Media Scott O’Dell Award YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 9 CDs • 978-0-8072-1768-9 • $65.00 Grade: RL: 8.9 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 760 • 10 hrs. 56 mins. THE MONSTROUS MEMOIRS OF A MIGHTY McFEARLESS by Ahmet Zappa read by Katherine Kellgren Join the monsterminating world of 11-yearold Minverva McFearless and her brother, Max, as they have a grand adventure rescuing their father from a multitude of monsters. “Katherine Kellgren is a zany, zesty, and zealous narrator, delivering each line with mirth and hilarity. Zappa’s surprise ending track is a delight, summarizing the book into one brilliant, hilarious song.” —School Library Journal BONUS FEATURE—Original music by the Author 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-4820-8 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 6.5 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 1010 • 5 hrs. 6 mins. MONTMORENCY Thief, Liar, Gentleman? by Eleanor Updale; read by Stephen Fry In Victorian London, a thief uses the knowledge he gains in prison and from the scientific lectures he attends to create a new life. He adopts a dual existence as a wealthy gentleman and his servant. “Fry’s inestimable wit comes through in his reading…Through his tones, he makes the characters sound humorous, maudlin, or suspenseful…Dickens for children.”—Booklist “Fry does a remarkable job mimicking the various London accents—from sewer rat to society gent and all sorts in between—in this superbly suspenseful story.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss 4 CDs • 978-0-3075-8265-2 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 7.4 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 1100 • 5 hrs. 12 mins. Middle Grade CD Library 55
Middle Grade CD Library 56 THE MOSTLY TRUE ADVENTURES OF HOMER P. FIGG by Rodman Philbrick; read by William Dufris NEWBER HONOR Homer’s older brother has been illegally sold to the Union Army, and it’s up to Homer to save him. Along the way he encounters strange but real people of the era. “The engaging protagonist and mixture of humor and adventure make this a strong choice.”—School Library Journal “Slavery, injustice, and Civil War battles suggest serious historical fiction. But Philbrick handles these subjects with a measure of folksy humor, which is greatly enhanced by Dufris’s exquisite sense of timing and irony.” —AudioFile AudioFile Earphones Award 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7234-0 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 950 • 5 hrs. 1 min. See pages 53, 63, and 70 for more titles by Rodman Philbrick MOXY MAXWELL COLLECTION by Peggy Gifford; read by Clea Lewis In these two stories, Moxy has a summer reading assignment and Moxy must write 12 thank you notes. Includes: Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little and Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Writing Thank You Notes. “The youthful-voiced Clea Lewis hits just the right notes…Reluctant children (and their nagging parents) will enjoy Moxy’s struggles and triumphs.”—AudioFile 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6347-8 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 880 • 2 hrs. 43 mins. MOXY MAXWELL DOES NOT LOVE PRACTICING THE PIANO BUT SHE DOES LOVE BEING IN RECITALS by Peggy Gifford; read by Clea Lewis Moxy is set to make her piano debut. Between costume fittings and putting on makeup, Moxy can’t worry about the actual performance. But soon it’s upon her, and Moxy’s not sure she can go on. ★“This is a solid addition to a popular series, sure to attract new fans.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review 2 CDs • 978-0-3075-8193-8 • $24.00 Guide: RL: 5.3 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 810 • 1 hrs. 48 mins. MUSEUM OF THIEVES by Lian Tanner; read by Claudia Black Goldie like every child in Jewel is forced to obey the Blessed Guardians. But when Goldie runs away to the Museum of Dunt she discovers a terrible secret. A plan that threatens the lives of everyone Goldie loves. ★“This thrilling adventure is enhanced by Claudia Black’s impeccable reading.” —Booklist, starred review ★“Claudia Black’s narration is fantastic. She gives the characters distinct voices and uses tone variation and pacing expertly to enhance the mood of each scene. A Winner!” —School Library Journal, starred review 6 CDs • 978-0-3077-1083-3 • $34.00 Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 640 • 6 hrs. 48 mins. See pages 2 for CITY OF LIES MY LIFE WITH THE LINCOLNS by Gayle Brandeis read by Emily Janice Card Mina believes that she and her family are the Lincolns reincarnated. Soon after Mina’s dad takes her to hear speeches by Martin Luther King, Jr. he is bringing the freedom movement to their small town, with consequences for everyone. “Card’s vocal interpretations are distinctive and authentic.”—Booklist “Emily Janice Card provides exceptional narration….An excellent choice for social studies classes studying the Civil Rights Movement.”—School Library Journal 6 CDs • 978-0-3077-1038-3 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 840 • 6 hrs. 36 mins. MY ONE HUNDRED ADVENTURES by Polly Horvath read by Tai Alexandra Ricci Jane is 12 years old and adventures seem to find Jane—a thrilling hot-air balloon ride, the appearances of a slew of possible fathers, and new friends. Jane discovers that it’s not what happens to you that matters, but what you learn. 4 starred reviews: ★“Honest, childlike core”—Booklist ★“quietly captivating”—Publishers Weekly ★“luminescent”—School Library Journal ★“witty, wise and wonderful”—Kirkus Reviews 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-7164-0 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: NA • 5 hrs. 29 mins. NORTHWARD TO THE MOON by Polly Horvath; read by Becca Battoe Jane and her family moved to Canada ...but not for long. When her stepfather Ned is fired from his job, the family packs up for a new adventure. Along the way Jane reevaluates her relationship with Ned. ★“A dramatic montage of dark and light moments.”—Publisher’s Weekly, starred review “Battoe’s youthful narration allows listeners to see everything from Jane’s perspective, and her gift of timing and inflection produce many laugh-out-loud moments. A delightful story.”—School Library Journal “Battoe’s youthful voice suits young Jane. She reads slowly and clearly, allowing the humor to emerge throughout her narration.”—Booklist 4 CDs • 978-0-3077-0641-6 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 750 • 4 hrs. 47 mins. See pages 49, 58, 61, and 62 for more titles by Polly Horvath. THE MYSTERY OF THE THIRD LUCRETIA by Susan Runholt; read by Krista Sutton Lucas and Kari saw a man copying a famous Rembrandt painting in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Now in the British National Gallery of Art, they see him copying another Rembrandt. Soon these two teens embark on an action-packed adventure. ★“A clever, well-structured mystery that seamlessly folds art history into its exciting premise.”—Booklist, starred review “Kari is a creative, imaginative teen, and Krista Sutton tells her story with emotion and enthusiasm.”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6749-0 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 920 • 6 hrs. 10 mins. See page 59 for RESCUING SENECA CRANE NICKY DEUCE Welcome to the Family by Steven R. Schirripa & Charles Fleming read by Joe Grifasi Nicholas must spend his summer with relatives in Brooklyn, where he learns about his Italian American heritage and the importance of family. “With a relaxed reading style and a perfect sense of timing, Grifasi allows the characters to evolve and the fun story to unfold naturally.”—Booklist 3 CDs • 978-0-3072-8274-3 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 3.4 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 540 • 3 hrs. 15 mins. NATE THE GREAT COLLECTED STORIES VOLUME I by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat read by John Lavelle Includes: Nate the Great, Nate the Great Goes Undercover, Nate the Great and the Phony Clue, Nate the Great and the Missing Key, Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail, Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt, Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas*, and Nate the Great and the Monster Mess. *coauthor Craig Sharmat “The crisp, clipped narrative is both a clever parody of the hard-boiled detective story genre and a boon to beginning readers.”—Booklist 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6430-7 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: 1-3 • LL: NA • 1 hr. 48 mins. See page 10 for VOLUME 2 THE NIGHT KITCHEN RADIO THEATRE: VOLUME ONE The Emperor’s New Clothes Pinocchio by TNK Workshop, Inc. read by a full cast CAST INCLUDES DEBRA WINGER The Emperor’s New Clothes is a Danish fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen in 1837. Pinocchio, written in 1883, is by Italian author Carlo Collodi. “These radio dramas deliver journeys into the imagination that will enchant audiences young and old.”—AudioFile BONUS FEATURE—Educational Commentary by Children’s Book Critic, Historian, and Author, Leonard S. Marcus 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-3798-1 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 2.7 • IL: PreK-3 • LL: 650 • 2 hrs. 10 mins.
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