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 />
58<br />
ORACLES OF DELPHI KEEP<br />
by Victoria Laurie; read by Susan Duerden<br />
Ian and Theodosia find a box with a prophesy:<br />
three thousand years ago a Greek oracle<br />
wrote of a quest on which the fate of the world<br />
depends and it names them.<br />
“Fans of Nimmo’s Charlie Bone series will<br />
likely enjoy the adventures of another group of<br />
children with special powers.”<strong>—</strong>VOYA<br />
“[Susan Duerden] adapts her voice by using<br />
dialects, accents, and different tonal ranges that<br />
distinguish the variety of characters. Duerden’s<br />
performance will leave listeners spellbound.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Audiofile<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
13 CDs • 978-0-7393-8143-4 • $75.00<br />
Grade: RL: 6.7 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 960 • 16 hrs. 45 mins.<br />
THE PEPINS AND<br />
THEIR PROBLEMS<br />
by Polly Horvath; read by Julie Halston<br />
Whether it’s waking up to find toads in their<br />
shoes, becoming trapped on the roof, or searching<br />
for cheese when their cow makes only<br />
lemonade, the Pepin family always seems to get<br />
into the most bizarre scrapes.<br />
“Julie Halston’s relaxed, conversational style<br />
perfectly suits the text.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“The Pepin family’s ridiculous vignettes will<br />
be enjoyed by elementary-age listeners while<br />
the book’s impressive vocabulary will be<br />
appreciated by teachers and parents.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
3 CDs • 978-1-4000-9490-5 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.8 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 920 • 3 hrs. 36 mins.<br />
See pages 49, 56, 61, and 62 for more titles by<br />
Polly Horvath<br />
PETER PAN<br />
by J. M. Barrie READ BY JIM DALE<br />
Wendy, John, and Michael Darling follow<br />
Peter Pan to a world where pirates and fairies<br />
live and children can fly.<br />
“This retelling will appeal to adults and<br />
children alike and is perfectly suited for family<br />
listening.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
“Master storyteller Jim Dale transports listeners<br />
into Barrie’s world…Dale breathes life into<br />
every character.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
“Dale conveys the children’s excitement during<br />
their adventurous encounters with pirates,<br />
mermaids, redskins, and others.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3780-6 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 7.2 • IL: 1-5 • LL: 920 • 5 hrs. 14 mins.<br />
PIPPI LONGSTOCKING<br />
by Astrid Lindgren; read by Esther Benson<br />
Nine-year-old carrot-top Pippi lives with a<br />
monkey and a horse<strong>—</strong>and no rules!<br />
“Everyone’s favorite irrepressible and<br />
independent girl leaps from the speakers as<br />
Esther Benson spares no effort to channel<br />
the fun and spunk of Pippi...A must for all<br />
children.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
“Full of the kind of hilarity that appeals to<br />
children.”<strong>—</strong>The Horn Book<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-3072-4569-4 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 870 • 2 hrs. 37 mins.<br />
PORCH LIES<br />
by Patricia C. McKissack<br />
read by Pamela D’Pella,Adrenele O, and<br />
Mirron Willis<br />
Grab a glass of lemonade, head to the porch,<br />
and listen to these great stories. Meet a trickster<br />
who spins a whopper at the State Liar’s contest.<br />
Watch an old lady slickster outsmart Frank and<br />
Jesse James. And come face to face with<br />
a man who may have died up to 27 times!<br />
“The narrators’ rich accents and leisurely<br />
deliveries perfectly evoke the atmosphere of a<br />
steamy hot evening on the front porch.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“Listeners and their children will enjoy Patricia<br />
McKissack’s stories so much.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6167-2 • $24.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 790 • 4 hrs. 23 mins.<br />
THE POSTCARD<br />
by Tony Abbott; read by Lincoln Hoppe<br />
After his grandmother passes away, a teen<br />
boy joins his father to help clean out her house.<br />
Although the boy never knew his grandmother,<br />
he uncovers some clues about her past.<br />
These clues lead him on a strange and exciting<br />
adventure through balmy Florida.<br />
“[THE POSTCARD] is so enticing…Jason<br />
(paired nicely with a neighbor girl as sidekick)<br />
is a hero worth rooting for.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“Tweens and their parents or grandparents may<br />
find this mystery ideal for shared listening.<br />
Narrator Lincoln Hoppe nimbly portrays a<br />
dichotomy of characters…”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
Edgar Allen Poe Award<br />
6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6364-5 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.0 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 630 • 7 hrs. 27 mins.<br />
See pages 49 and 86 for more titles by<br />
Tony Abbott<br />
POWERLESS<br />
by Matthew Cody; read by Gary Dikeos<br />
When twelve-year-old Daniel moves to a<br />
new town, he learns his new friends each have<br />
special powers but the moment they turn thirteen,<br />
their abilities disappear. Can a “powerless”<br />
regular-kid become a hero too?<br />
“Dikeos’ pleasant tenor voice is nicely suited to<br />
this debut novel, quickly engaging listeners in<br />
the intriguing story.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“Gary Dikeos’ pacing and tone convey the<br />
excitement of this celebration of comic books<br />
and the true meaning of a hero from the tale’s<br />
beginning through the inevitable battle<br />
between good and evil in the final chapters. A<br />
good choice for reluctant readers.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
6 CDs • 978-0-3077-3857-8 • $39.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 800 • 7 hrs. 4 mins.<br />
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THE PROBLEM WITH<br />
THE PUDDLES<br />
by Kate Feiffer; read by Halley Feiffer<br />
When Baby’s parents couldn’t agree on what<br />
dog to get, they got two, both named Sally.<br />
While rushing back to the city from their<br />
country house, the Puddles leave the Sallys<br />
behind. Will the Puddles agree to go back?<br />
What will become of the Sallys?<br />
“The kid-friendly humor…the full cast of<br />
eccentric characters…should readily win fans<br />
for the Puddle family.”<strong>—</strong>Publishers Weekly<br />
“This adventure will have listeners laughing<br />
out loud.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-7393-8129-8 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.4 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 710 • 3 hrs. 4 mins.<br />
PUDDLEJUMPERS<br />
by Mark Jean & Christopher C. Carlson<br />
read by Sean Kenin<br />
Ernie Banks is a troubled teen. As a last<br />
chance effort, Ernie is sent to work on a farm.<br />
While there, Ernie learns of the “Quilt Baby”<br />
kidnapping and is determined to solve this<br />
case. He soon begins a journey into a world of<br />
dark secrets, magic puddles, and the underground<br />
kingdom of the Puddlejumpers.<br />
“Narrator Sean Kenin will have listeners rooting<br />
for Ernie to uncover his long-lost human<br />
family. Give a Puddlejumper cry of “hootyhoo!”<br />
for this sparkling listen.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
“This tale by Mark Jean and Christopher<br />
Carlson comes alive through the nearly flawless<br />
narration of Sean Kenin…Kenin’s vocal inflections<br />
and pacing provide a suspenseful and fulfilling<br />
listening experience.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6339-3 • $55.00<br />
Grade: RL: 6.0 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 900 • 6 hrs. 37 mins.<br />
RASCAL<br />
by Sterling North; read by Jim Weiss<br />
NEWBERY HONOR<br />
Virtually everywhere Sterling goes, Rascal is<br />
there, and life is filled with one adventure after<br />
another. In this delightful memoir, Sterling<br />
North irresistibly recalls his year with Rascal<strong>—</strong><br />
a very mischievous and resourceful raccoon.<br />
“The audio rendering of this beloved animal<br />
story will please the tale’s admirers and win fans<br />
new to the timeless adventure.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
ALSC Notable Children’s Recording<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-3599-4 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 7.1 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 1140 • 4 hrs. 41 mins.<br />
RED GLASS<br />
by Laura Resau; read by Emma Bering<br />
Crossing into Arizona from Mexico, six-yearold<br />
Pedro and his parents faced such harsh conditions<br />
that he is the only survivor. Pedro<br />
comes to live with Sophie but when Pedro’s<br />
family makes contact, he faces a hard decision.<br />
“Emma Bering juggles fast-changing accents<br />
and ages easily.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
“This engaging and heartbreaking story is a<br />
good choice for audio: full of adventure, tense<br />
situations, and lingering questions.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
7 CDs • 978-0-7393-7978-3 • $50.00<br />
Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 800 • 7 hrs. 56 mins.<br />
See page 52 for THE INDIGO NOTEBOOK