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 />
56<br />
THE MOSTLY TRUE ADVENTURES<br />
OF HOMER P. FIGG<br />
by Rodman Philbrick; read by William Dufris<br />
NEWBER HONOR<br />
Homer’s older brother has been illegally sold<br />
to the Union Army, and it’s up to Homer to<br />
save him. Along the way he encounters strange<br />
but real people of the era.<br />
“The engaging protagonist and mixture of<br />
humor and adventure make this a strong<br />
choice.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
“Slavery, injustice, and Civil War battles suggest<br />
serious historical fiction. But Philbrick<br />
handles these subjects with a measure of folksy<br />
humor, which is greatly enhanced by Dufris’s<br />
exquisite sense of timing and irony.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7234-0 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 950 • 5 hrs. 1 min.<br />
See pages 53, 63, and 70 for more titles by<br />
Rodman Philbrick<br />
MOXY MAXWELL COLLECTION<br />
by Peggy Gifford; read by Clea Lewis<br />
In these two stories, Moxy has a <strong>summer</strong><br />
reading assignment and Moxy must write 12<br />
thank you notes. Includes: Moxy Maxwell Does<br />
Not Love Stuart Little and Moxy Maxwell Does<br />
Not Love Writing Thank You Notes.<br />
“The youthful-voiced Clea Lewis hits just the<br />
right notes…Reluctant children (and their<br />
nagging parents) will enjoy Moxy’s struggles<br />
and triumphs.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6347-8 • $24.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 880 • 2 hrs. 43 mins.<br />
MOXY MAXWELL DOES NOT<br />
LOVE PRACTICING THE PIANO<br />
BUT SHE DOES LOVE BEING<br />
IN RECITALS<br />
by Peggy Gifford; read by Clea Lewis<br />
Moxy is set to make her piano debut.<br />
Between costume fittings and putting on<br />
makeup, Moxy can’t worry about the actual<br />
performance. But soon it’s upon her, and<br />
Moxy’s not sure she can go on.<br />
★“This is a solid addition to a popular series,<br />
sure to attract new fans.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Kirkus Reviews, starred review<br />
2 CDs • 978-0-3075-8193-8 • $24.00<br />
Guide: RL: 5.3 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 810 • 1 hrs. 48 mins.<br />
MUSEUM OF THIEVES<br />
by Lian Tanner; read by Claudia Black<br />
Goldie like every child in Jewel is forced to<br />
obey the Blessed Guardians. But when Goldie<br />
runs away to the Museum of Dunt she discovers<br />
a terrible secret. A plan that threatens the<br />
lives of everyone Goldie loves.<br />
★“This thrilling adventure is enhanced by<br />
Claudia Black’s impeccable reading.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Booklist, starred review<br />
★“Claudia Black’s narration is fantastic. She<br />
gives the characters distinct voices and uses<br />
tone variation and pacing expertly to enhance<br />
the mood of each scene. A Winner!”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal, starred review<br />
6 CDs • 978-0-3077-1083-3 • $34.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 640 • 6 hrs. 48 mins.<br />
See pages 2 for CITY OF LIES<br />
MY LIFE WITH THE LINCOLNS<br />
by Gayle Brandeis<br />
read by Emily Janice Card<br />
Mina believes that she and her family are the<br />
Lincolns reincarnated. Soon after Mina’s dad<br />
takes her to hear speeches by Martin Luther<br />
King, Jr. he is bringing the freedom movement<br />
to their small town, with consequences for<br />
everyone.<br />
“Card’s vocal interpretations are distinctive and<br />
authentic.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“Emily Janice Card provides exceptional narration….An<br />
excellent choice for social studies<br />
classes studying the Civil Rights<br />
Movement.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
6 CDs • 978-0-3077-1038-3 • $50.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 840 • 6 hrs. 36 mins.<br />
MY ONE HUNDRED<br />
ADVENTURES<br />
by Polly Horvath<br />
read by Tai Alexandra Ricci<br />
Jane is 12 years old and adventures seem to<br />
find Jane<strong>—</strong>a thrilling hot-air balloon ride, the<br />
appearances of a slew of possible fathers, and<br />
new friends. Jane discovers that it’s not what<br />
happens to you that matters, but what you<br />
learn.<br />
4 starred reviews:<br />
★“Honest, childlike core”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
★“quietly captivating”<strong>—</strong>Publishers Weekly<br />
★“luminescent”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
★“witty, wise and wonderful”<strong>—</strong>Kirkus Reviews<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-7393-7164-0 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: NA • 5 hrs. 29 mins.<br />
NORTHWARD TO THE MOON<br />
by Polly Horvath; read by Becca Battoe<br />
Jane and her family moved to Canada<br />
...but not for long. When her stepfather Ned is<br />
fired from his job, the family packs up for a<br />
new adventure. Along the way Jane reevaluates<br />
her relationship with Ned.<br />
★“A dramatic montage of dark and light<br />
moments.”<strong>—</strong>Publisher’s Weekly, starred review<br />
“Battoe’s youthful narration allows listeners to<br />
see everything from Jane’s perspective, and her<br />
gift of timing and inflection produce many<br />
laugh-out-loud moments. A delightful<br />
story.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
“Battoe’s youthful voice suits <strong>young</strong> Jane. She<br />
reads slowly and clearly, allowing the humor to<br />
emerge throughout her narration.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-3077-0641-6 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.6 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 750 • 4 hrs. 47 mins.<br />
See pages 49, 58, 61, and 62 for more titles by<br />
Polly Horvath.<br />
THE MYSTERY OF THE<br />
THIRD LUCRETIA<br />
by Susan Runholt; read by Krista Sutton<br />
Lucas and Kari saw a man copying a famous<br />
Rembrandt painting in the Minneapolis<br />
Institute of Art. Now in the British National<br />
Gallery of Art, they see him copying another<br />
Rembrandt. Soon these two teens embark on<br />
an action-packed adventure.<br />
★“A clever, well-structured mystery that<br />
seamlessly folds art history into its exciting<br />
premise.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist, starred review<br />
“Kari is a creative, imaginative teen, and Krista<br />
Sutton tells her story with emotion and enthusiasm.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6749-0 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 920 • 6 hrs. 10 mins.<br />
See page 59 for RESCUING SENECA CRANE<br />
NICKY DEUCE<br />
Welcome to the Family<br />
by Steven R. Schirripa & Charles Fleming<br />
read by Joe Grifasi<br />
Nicholas must spend his <strong>summer</strong> with<br />
relatives in Brooklyn, where he learns about his<br />
Italian American heritage and the importance<br />
of family.<br />
“With a relaxed reading style and a perfect<br />
sense of timing, Grifasi allows the characters<br />
to evolve and the fun story to unfold<br />
naturally.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-3072-8274-3 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 3.4 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 540 • 3 hrs. 15 mins.<br />
NATE THE GREAT<br />
COLLECTED STORIES VOLUME I<br />
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat<br />
read by John Lavelle<br />
Includes: Nate the Great, Nate the Great Goes<br />
Undercover, Nate the Great and the Phony Clue,<br />
Nate the Great and the Missing Key, Nate the<br />
Great and the Snowy Trail, Nate the Great and<br />
the Halloween Hunt, Nate the Great and the<br />
Crunchy Christmas*, and Nate the Great and the<br />
Monster Mess.<br />
*coauthor Craig Sharmat<br />
“The crisp, clipped narrative is both a clever<br />
parody of the hard-boiled detective story genre<br />
and a boon to beginning readers.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6430-7 • $24.00<br />
Grade: RL: 2.0 • IL: 1-3 • LL: NA • 1 hr. 48 mins.<br />
See page 10 for VOLUME 2<br />
THE NIGHT KITCHEN RADIO<br />
THEATRE: VOLUME ONE<br />
The Emperor’s New Clothes<br />
Pinocchio<br />
by TNK Workshop, Inc.<br />
read by a full cast<br />
CAST INCLUDES<br />
DEBRA WINGER<br />
The Emperor’s New Clothes is a Danish fairy<br />
tale written by Hans Christian Andersen in<br />
1837. Pinocchio, written in 1883, is by Italian<br />
author Carlo Collodi.<br />
“These radio dramas deliver journeys into the<br />
imagination that will enchant audiences <strong>young</strong><br />
and old.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
BONUS FEATURE<strong>—</strong>Educational Commentary by Children’s<br />
Book Critic, Historian, and Author, Leonard S. Marcus<br />
2 CDs • 978-0-7393-3798-1 • $24.00<br />
Grade: RL: 2.7 • IL: PreK-3 • LL: 650 • 2 hrs. 10 mins.