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THE RED BLAZER GIRLS Ring of Rocamadour by Michael Beil; read by Tai Alexandra Ricci A mystery-scavenger hunt featuring three regular 12-year-old girlfriends who get excited when figuring out quadratic equations and applying the Pythagorean theorem. ★“A familiar heroine—the girl detective—gets a fresh look (red blazer!) in this delightful debut.”—Booklist, starred review “Ricci skillfully narrates and speaks in tones familiar to preteen girls.”—Booklist ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-7960-8 • $50.00 Grade: RL: NA • IL: 3-6 • LL: 720 • 6 hrs. 55 mins. THE RED BLAZER GIRLS The Vanishing Violin by Michael Beil; read by Tai Alexandra Ricci The discovery of the Ring of Rocamadour has secured the the Red Blazer Girls’ reputation as Super-Sleuths, bringing many job requests and some unwanted attention from crooks. The girls follow a trail of cryptic clues involving logic and literature to trace a rare violin gone missing. “Tai Alexandra Ricci easily slides the scale of accents…while capturing the curiosity, snappy banter, and sarcasm of teen speak. Beil successfully blends humor, mystery, adventure, and first love to make this second mystery even better than the first.”—School Library Journal “Ricci expertly maintains character voices consistent with the first title….puzzles and riddles are read aloud, aiding rather than detracting from the story line.”—Booklist 6 CDs • 978-0-3077-1054-3 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.4 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 730 • 7 hrs. 26 mins. See page 11 for THE MISTAKEN MASTERPIECE RESCUING SENECA CRANE by Susan Runholt; read by Kristy Sutton Kari goes to Edinburgh with her mother and best friend. There they meet Seneca, a pianoplaying prodigy. But things go terribly wrong, and Seneca ends up kidnapped. “Kari’s spirited first-person voice, and the colorful, well-developed characters make for an enjoyable, nuanced mystery.”—Booklist “Reluctant readers will enjoy the pacing, which neither rushes the mystery nor drags out the clues.”—School Library Journal 6 CDs • 978-0-3075-7977-5 • $50.00 Guide: RL: 5.6 • IL: 5-12 • LL: NA • 6 hrs. 35 mins. See page 56 for THE MYSTERY OF THE THIRD LUCRETIA REVOLUTION IS NOT A DINNER PARTY by Ying Chang Compestine read by Jodi Long When Comarade Li, one of Mao’s political officers, moves into a room in her apartment, nine-year-old Ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. “Jodi Long’s sensitive vocal interpretation of this gracefully written story allows listeners to celebrate Ling’s small triumphs and share in her woes.”—Booklist “[Long] powerfully communicates Ling’s inner strength and determination.” —School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6161-0 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 740 • 4 hrs. 45 mins. RODZINA by Karen Cushman read by Becky Ann Baker An immigrant orphan in 19th century Chicago, Rodzina is sent out West on an orphan train. Rodzina is strong-willed and knows how to take care of herself, but she isn’t prepared for the challenges she meets on the way to her new home. “...Baker beautifully conveys orphan Rodzina’s dread and defiance.”—Booklist “Becky Ann Baker narrates this poignant tale set in the late 1800s with clarity and charm…This is a painstaking account of a slice of American history not often represented.” —AudioFile ALSC Notable Children’s Recording KLIATT Editors’ Choice—Audiobooks 4 CDs • 978-0-8072-1616-3 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.9 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 740 • 4 hrs. 47 mins. See pages 43 and 54 for more titles by Karen Cushman RUNEMARKS by Joanne Harris; read by Sile Bermingham Chaos, faeries, and goblins no longer exist in Maddy’s world. But Maddy believes that a small bit of magic has survived. She is told that the mark on her hand is a destiny that will require her to learn magic. “Bermingham’s sense of timing and drama immerse the listener so completely in Maddy’s journey that time disappears until this fantastic tale is complete.”—AudioFile ★“[Harris] creates a glorious and complex world...”—Publishers Weekly, starred review 14 CDs • 978-0-7393-6286-0 • $65.00 Grade: RL: 6.5 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 930 • 17 hrs. 1 min. RUNNING OUT OF TIME by Margaret Peterson Haddix read by Kimberly Schraf Jessie is sent on a journey outside the world she knows to save the children of 1840 Clifton, only to realize it is 1996 and the life she has known is a reconstructed tourist site. “Kimberly Schraf has the voice of a favorite teacher, promising wonders and enchantments as she reads Jessie’s riveting story.”—AudioFile ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-7226-5 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 6.4 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 730 • 5 hrs. 23 mins. Visit our website: www.booksontape.com SAY YES by Audrey Couloumbis read by Ariadne Meyers The unforgettable story of a preteen on her own, bravely making choices for the first time. “Narrator Meyers expertly portrays Casey’s multifaceted personality.”—The Horn Book “The combination of compelling story and fabulous delivery results in a winning audiobook.”—AudioFile 4 CDs • 978-0-3075-8272-0 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 510 • 4 hrs. 45 mins. See page 55 for THE MISADVENTURES OF MAUDE MARCH THE SECRET GARDEN by Frances Hodgson Burnett read by Finola Hughes When Mary discovers an overgrown garden, she works to restore it. Then Mary discovers, her cousin Colin, who believes he’s an incurable invalid. Mary hopes the secret garden will work its magic on Colin, too. “The strength of [Burnett’s] characterizations pulls [listeners] into the story…as vital to the maturation of young readers as Tom Sawyer and Little Women.”—School Library Journal 7 CDs • 978-0-3077-4612-2 • $37.00 Grade: RL: 6.3 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 570 • 8 hrs. 23 mins. THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF GIRLS by Frances O’Roark Dowell read by Michele Santopietro Kate and Marylin have always been best friends. But lately it’s starting to feel as though they don’t know each other at all. “While this audiobook will be most appealing to a female audience, guys may gain valuable insights from this accurate look into the minds and hearts of middle school girls.” —School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-1-4000-8985-7 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 870 • 4 hrs. 48 mins. See pages 62 and 68 for more titles by Frances O’Roark Dowell SECRETS OF A CIVIL WAR SUBMARINE Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley by Sally M.Walker; read by J. R. Horne SIBERT AWARD ENHANCED CD INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS In February 1864, the Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley succeeded in sinking the USS Housatonic. However the submarine never returned to port, and was not found until 1995. ★“...an enthralling listening (and viewing) experience for history and archaeology buffs of all ages and for anyone who loves a good mystery.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “This winner of the Sibert Award for children’s nonfiction translates beautifully to audio with the help of the deep, commanding voice of J. R. Horne.”—AudioFile 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-4871-0 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 8.2 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 1060 • 2 hrs. 34 mins. Middle Grade CD Library 59 “
Middle Grade CD Library 60 THE SEVEN WONDERS OF SASSAFRAS SPRINGS by Betty G. Birney; read by Joseph Butler In the summer of 1923, Eben McAllister longs to escape the boring small farming community of Sassafras Springs and do some exploring of his own. Pa, tired of Eben’s moping, challenges him to find Seven Wonders in Sassafras Springs in seven days. “Joseph Butler’s excellent narration aptly portrays the novel’s down-home narrative style. The tall-tale tone of each story will engage listeners.”—School Library Journal 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-3633-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 790 • 3 hrs. 37 mins. SHADOW OF A BULL by Maia Wojciechowska read by Francisco Rivela NEWBERY MEDAL Manolo Olivar, son of the greatest bullfighter in Spain, struggles to retain his pride, self-respect and independence. “Will strike a responsive chord with young listeners.”—School Library Journal “Rivela reads with an intimacy perfect for young Manolo’s darkly pained tone.” —AudioFile ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6440-6 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.8 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 740 • 3 hrs. 33 mins. THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER by Elizabeth George Speare read by Greg Schaffert NEWBERY HONOR Alone in the Maine wilderness, 12-year-old Matt is left to guard the new homestead while his father travels to collect the rest of the family. As winter approaches, Matt must decide whether to wait for his father’s return or start a new life with the Beaver tribe. “Schaffert’s fine, crystal clear narration brings the story to life.”—School Library Journal “Matt joins other memorable characters, Kit, Julie, and Karana, finding his inner strength and values in a changing world in this wellwritten and fast-reading story.” —Horn Book Magazine Scott O’Dell Award 3 CDs • 978-1-4000-8498-2 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 6.1 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 770 • 3 hrs. 9 mins. See page 63 for THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND THE SLAVE DANCER by Paula Fox; read by Peter MacNicol NEWBERY MEDAL A 13-year-old boy is kidnapped and brought aboard a slave ship, where he plays music that will entice the slaves to exercise. ★“A story that movingly and realistically presents one of the most gruesome chapters of history...”—Booklist, starred review AudioFile Earphones Award 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6432-1 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.9 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 970 • 4 hrs. 2 mins. SIMON BLOOM, THE GRAVITY KEEPER by Michael Reisman read by Nicholas Hormann Simon Bloom ‘s life changes forever when he finds a special book that enables him to control the laws of physics. He can cancel gravity and decrease friction. When two thugs come after Simon, he must use the formulas to save himself and the book. “This is great escapist fare for those smart middle-grade readers who are fascinated by science, magic, and adventure.”—Booklist “Makes scientific concepts interesting and accessible.”—Publishers Weekly 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6218-1 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 4-8 • LL: 690 • 7 hrs. 22 mins. SIMON BLOOM THE OCTOPUS EFFECT by Michael Reisman read by Nicholas Hormann Simon and company enter a mysterious undersea realm to find Sirabetta before she can restore her powers and get revenge. “Hormann meets the challenge of a large cast of characters and multiple settings with an abundance of accents that differentiate and add color...Hormann embraces the story’s inventive spirit, leading listeners through adventure and intrigue.”—AudioFile 8 CDs • 978-0-7393-7983-7 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 4-8 • LL: 690 • 9 hrs. 26 mins. SPELLBINDER by Helen Stringer READ BY THE AUTHOR 12-year-old Belladonna sees ghosts, which is a good thing. After her parents are killed, their ghosts live with her—until they vanish along with every other ghost in the world. Belladonna must uncover what’s become of the spirits. “A fast-paced plot and intricate world pull the listener along, but it’s Bella’s love for her parents and her need to keep them with her that linger.”—Booklist “It is rare that an author is as entertaining a writer as narrator, yet Helen Stringer captivates in this reading of her first novel, Spellbinder.”—Sound Commentary “Helen Stringer’s British accent provides the perfect backdrop to Belladonna’s English hometown…the pacing is perfectly varied to match the dramatic and emotional highs and lows of the plot.”—School Library Journal 7 CDs • 978-0-3077-4574-3 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.5 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 840 • 9 hrs. See page 4 for THE MIDNIGHT GATE Phone Toll Free 800.733.3000 FAX Toll Free 800.940.7046 STAND TALL by Joan Bauer; read by Ron McLarty Tree’s the tallest seventh grader in school, and people expect big things. But he’s not good at basketball, he looks old, and his parents’ divorce is all too new. Tree struggles to stand tall despite his problems. “[McLarty] renders the voices of adolescents and adults, male and female, solidly and naturally...worthy of Bauer’s fine novel.”—KLIATT 4 CDs • 978-0-8072-1772-6 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 3.9 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 520 • 4 hrs. 9 mins. See pages 66, 72, and 75 for more Joan Bauer titles THE STEPS by Rachel Cohn; read by Caitlin Greer When Annabel sees how happy her father is with his new family she needs to figure out whether she can share him. “Caitlin Greer brings adolescent enthusiasm and stuck-up attitude to spare to her skillfull characterization of 12-year-old Annabel...” —Publishers Weekly “The narrative is fast, sometimes laugh-outloud funny, and reveals insight into families and individuals.”—School Library Journal 3 CDs • 978-0-3075-8256-0 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 860 • 3 hrs. 6 mins. STORMBREAKER by Anthony Horowitz read by Nathaniel Parker They told Alex that his uncle died in an accident. He knows his uncle was killed while on a top-secret mission. Now, Alex must outsmart the people who want him dead. ★“[Listeners] will cheer for Alex Rider, the 14year old hero of British author Horowitz’s spy thriller.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-3590-1 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 670 • 4 hrs. 37 mins. THE STORY OF CIRRUS FLUX by Matthew Skelton; read by Jon Smith London, 1783. Merciless villains are conniving to steal the world’s most divine power, which they believe orphan Cirrus Flux has inherited. Cirrus must trust some unlikely allies to thwart his foes and survive a terrifying showdown. “This breathless adventure will satisfy most listeners.”—School Library Journal “Jon Smith appropriately paces the narration right to the story’s climactic conclusion.” —AudioFile 6 CDs • 978-0-3077-0637-9 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 6.0 • IL: 3-6 • LL: NA • 6 hrs. 38 mins. See page 69 for ENDYMION SPRING
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