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Engage inquisitive and creative teen minds with these stellar audiobook productions of popular young adult novels. 47 by Walter Mosley; read by Ossie Davis Set on a plantation, 47 (a slave boy) is growing up under the eye of a brutal slave master. “Ossie Davis narrates with authority… imparting dignity and vivacity to each of the characters.”—School Library Journal “Actor Davis is an ingenious match for this thought-provoking novel.”—KLIATT 5 CDs • 978-0-3072-0662-6 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 860 • 6 hrs. 18 mins. See page 83 for FORTUNATE SON ACCELERATION by Graham McNamee; read by Scott Brick EDGAR® AWARD—BEST YOUNG ADULT MYSTERY Seventeen-year-old Duncan finds the diary of a serial killer and sets out to stop him. “Narrator Scott Brick’s rich, full-bodied voice portrays Duncan’s condescending tone, builds tension…and conveys the claustrophobia inherent in a subterranean world.”—VOYA “Brick reads…with ease, truly becoming Duncan.”—School Library Journal “The creepy, morgue-like setting and the friendship among the teenaged boys are welldrawn, with a fair amount of humor to balance the chills.”—Kirkus Reviews YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 5 CDs • 978-0-3072-0733-3 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.4 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 670 • 5 hrs. 30 mins. ACCIDENTS OF NATURE by Harriet McBryde Johnson read by Jenna Lamia A teen with cerebral palsy finds a new way of thinking about her identity. “A major benefit to the audio rendition…is experiencing the discrepancy between the palsied speech of disabled protagonist Jean and her eloquent inner thoughts.” —Publishers Weekly “Lamia does a credible job of duplicating the halting, stumbling speech of CP.” —School Library Journal KLIATT Editors’ Choice—Audiobooks YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3562-8 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 690 • 5 hrs. 41 mins. ALL UNQUIET THINGS by Anna Jarzab; read by Mike Chamberlain, and Allyson Ryan Neily and Audrey are suspicious of their friend Carly’s death. They team up to dig into their shared past with Carly and her involvement with their prep school’s dark goings-on. “The novel is read with smooth efficiency by Chamberlain and Ryan…This engaging production will hook readers to the nail-biting conclusion.”—Booklist “The dual narrators offer a well-rounded picture…listeners will be fully immersed in the mystery as it unfolds.”—School Library Journal 9 CDs • 978-0-3077-0633-1 • $60.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 9-12 • LL: 780 • 10 hrs. 38 mins. AMARYLLIS by Craig Crist-Evans; read by Daniel Passer Two brothers communicate through letters while one is in Vietnam and the other fights personal battles at home. ★“This is a powerful tale of family, forgiveness, and acceptance of what life throws in our paths but ultimately...this is the finest depiction of war we’ve yet seen for young readers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “The narrative is plain and powerful, whether it’s about the close bond between the brothers, the horror of the jungle warfare, or the memory of the perfect wave.”—Booklist 4 CDs • 978-1-4000-9501-8 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.5 • IL: 9-12 • LL: 900 • 4 hrs. 5 mins. ANDROMEDA KLEIN by Frank Portman; read by Deirdre Lovejoy Andromeda Klein has an unexciting life until her Tarot readings predict events with bizarre accuracy. As Andromeda tries to figure it out, she finds herself in a whole world of creepy. ★“With impish prose and ridiculously researched detail, Portman fully fleshes a oneof-a-kind character.”—Booklist, starred review ★“Lovejoy’s excellent narration makes this an entertaining listen. Lovejoy presents Andromeda with just the right mix of sarcasm and self.”—School Library Journal, starred review 12 CDs • 978-0-7393-6294-5 • $70.00 Grade: RL: NA • IL: 7-12 • LL: 7.5 • 14 hrs. 25 mins. See page 72 for KING DORK ANNIE ON MY MIND by Nancy Garden; read by Rebecca Lowman Liza and Annie meet and experience an instant kinship. This friendship blossoms into love. Despite pressures from family and school, both Liza and Annie promise to be true to each other and their feelings. “With quietly distinct voices and subtle pacing that matches perfectly the unfolding of the young romance, this audiobook will stand the test of time. Listeners will be swept up by and find themselves fully immersed in the story.” —School Library Journal 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6745-2 • $55.00 Grades: RL: 6.0 • IL: 9-12 • LL: 1000 • 7 hrs. 18 mins. ANTSY DOES TIME by Neal Shusterman READ BY THE AUTHOR Antsy Bonano hatches another crazy scheme: fueled by friendship and sympathy, Antsy signs a month of his life over to his “dying” classmate. When a family member suffers a heart attack after donating two years of his life, Antsy wonders if he has tempted fate by playing God. ★“Featuring a terrific supporting cast.” —Booklist, starred review “[Schusterman’s] slight Brooklyn accent and excellent timing give a strong picture of Antsy.” —AudioFile 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-7241-8 • $50.00 Grades: RL: 5.8 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 890 • 6 hrs. 31 mins. See page 76 for THE SCHWA WAS HERE ANNE FRANK: THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL The Definitive Edition by Anne Frank; read by Selma Blair GRAMMY® NOMINATION This is Anne Frank complete diary is exactly as Anne Frank wrote it. Contains entries that were cut from previous editions by her father. “Blair narrates with a bright blend of optimism, exasperation, sarcasm, and gathering dread—lit up by occasional flashes of self-awareness, from comic to painful—that truly reflects Anne’s mercurial personality…An excellent addition to audio collections.”—Booklist “Blair uses an appropriate tone and age and listeners will feel as though Anne truly is speaking to them. The text comes alive with Blair’s reading.”—Sound Commentary 8 CDs • 978-0-7393-6816-9 • $40.00 Grade: RL: NA • IL: 6-12 • LL: 1080 • 9 hrs. 55 mins. ANNE FRANK’S TALES FROM THE SECRET ANNEX by Anne Frank; read by Kathe Mazur This touching, funny, and heartbreaking audiobook completes the portrait of this remarkable and talented young author. ★“Kathe Mazur enchants listeners with her skillful narration…Mazur’s voice portrays a young girl on the verge of womanhood…This would make a wonderful companion piece for students reading the diary for the first time as well as a listening treat for devotees of the better known work.” —School Library Journal, starred review “Kathe Mazur’s engaging delivery captures Anne’s charm and energy.”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-3077-3783-0 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.9 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 950 • 5 hrs. 28 mins. THE ASTONISHING ADVENTURES OF FANBOY AND GOTH GIRL by Barry Lyga; read by Scott Brick Fanboy is having a terrible year, until he finds a kindred soul in Kyra, a.k.a. Goth Girl. ★“Scott Brick’s narration makes the tension palpable.”—Booklist, starred review “Brick provides fitting voices for both the teen and adult characters…Here’s a prose novel that includes lots of descriptive detail about graphic novels, an essentially visual medium, rendered into an aural performance with huge success.”—School Library Journal 8 CDs • 978-0-7393-4861-1 • $60.00 Grade: RL: 4.3 • IL: 9-12 • LL: 710 • 9 hrs. 58 mins. Young Adult CD Library 65
Young Adult CD Library 66 BANG! by Sharon G. Flake read by Dominic Hoffman Mann is recovering from the death of his brother, who was killed by gun violence. Now his father has a plan that will teach Mann to survive on the tough streets, but the plan could have tragic consequences. “[Hoffman’s] convincing manner of speaking authentically reflects Mann and other innercity characters.”—Booklist “Narrator Dominic Hoffman beautifully illustrates the grief and hopelessness of the family, as well as the moments of joy that temporarily bring everyone out of their pain.”—AudioFile BONUS FEATURE—Interview and poem read by the Author 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3124-8 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 3.6 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 590 • 6 hrs. 5 mins. See page 45 for more titles by Sharon Flake BEFORE I DIE by Jenny Downham; read by Charlotte Parry Tessa has just months to live, so she compiles a To Do Before I Die list. Tessa tastes new experiences that make her feel alive while her failing body struggles to keep up. ★“British narrator Parry infuses Tessa with humor, candor, and a freshness...Both the print and audio version are outstanding.” —Booklist, starred review “Lucid language makes a painful journey bearable, beautiful and transcendent.” —Kirkus Reviews Booklist Editors’ Choice—Media YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6290-7 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 3.8 • IL: 9-12 • LL: 580 • 7 hrs. 10 mins. BEFORE I FALL by Lauren Oliver; read by Sarah Drew High school senior Sam lives a charmed life until she dies in a car crash. But Sam doesn’t really die. Instead, she relives the day of her death, until she discovers that the way to save herself might be to save someone else. ★“Sarah Drew narrates Lauren Oliver’s powerful debut novel, bringing Sam’s voice to life with brilliant execution. The story will instantly capture listeners, and the outstanding narration makes it potentially one of the best audiobooks of the year. A must-have for public libraries and high school collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review ★”Drew nails Sam’s voice, allowing the teen’s insecurity to peek through the polished surface.”—Booklist, starred review 10 CDs • 978-0-3077-4685-6 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 860 • 12 hrs. 26 mins. See page 13 for DELIRIUM BEST FOOT FORWARD by Joan Bauer; read by Kathe Mazur The companion novel to the acclaimed Rules of the Road finds Jenna navigating through the challenges of her junior year. “Kathe Mazur is just the right voice for Jenna, allowing her independence and vulnerability to shine through.”—School Library Journal YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults BONUS FEATURE—Author Interview 4 CDs • 978-0-307-24629-5 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.2 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 640 • 4 hrs. 35 mins. See pages 60, 72, and 75 for more titles by Joan Bauer THE BEST OF EDGAR ALLAN POE by Edgar Allan Poe; read by Edward Blake A collection of 13 stories from one of the most influential American writers. Includes: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado,The Masque of the Red Death, The Raven, Annabel Lee, Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, Ulalume, The Black Cat, The Bells, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Purloined Letter, & The Gold Bug. “These stories unfold naturally while riveting the attention of the listener…”—Booklist 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3784-4 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 9.1 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 1350 • 5 hrs. 10 mins. BIRD by Angela Johnson; read by Chantale Hosein, Karnahl Palmer, and Matthew Pavich Devastated by the loss of a second father, Bird follows her stepfather and helps two boys cope with their own difficulties. “[In BIRD] the lives of three emotionally damaged children intersect…the performances of the talented young actors pull it all together into a moving story.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2 CDs • 978-1-4000-9926-9 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 4.2 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 710 • 2 hrs. 24 mins. See page 70 for THE FIRST PART LAST BLACK BOX by Julie Schumacher; read by Lynde Houck Elena will do anything to help her sister and get their lives back to normal—even when the responsibility becomes too much to bear. ★“[A] standout novel.”—Publishers Weekly “Houck’s narrative complements Schumacher’s spare writing with nuanced emotions.”— AudioFile ★“Houck narrates, perfectly capturing Elena’s voice…the blend of a good story and a strong narrative voice makes this an exceptional listen.”—School Library Journal, starred review BONUS FEATURE: Author Note Read by the Author 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-8595-1 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.1 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 600 • 3 hrs. 54 mins. THE BLACK TATTOO by Sam Enthoven; read by John Lee When Charlie wakes up with a mysterious tattoo on his back and the ability to fight like a kung-fu master, he thinks he has acquired superpowers. He soon learns that his powers come from a demon who is using Charlie in his evil master plan. “Sterling narration by John Lee yanks teen listeners immediately into this powerful story.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 11 CDs • 978-0-7393-3781-3 • $75.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 800 • 13 hrs. 57 mins. BOG CHILD by Siobhan Dowd; read by Sile Bermingham Fergus finds the body of a child who looks like she’s been murdered. Fergus tries to make sense of the mad world around him—his brother in prison, his parents arguing, and he’s been blackmailed. Then a little voice comes to him in his dreams and the mystery of the bog child unfurls. ★“A strong story that is rich in language, setting, and theme.”—Booklist, starred review ★“With nuance and conviction, Sile Bermingham successfully interweaves the stories of past and present, with their haunting themes of devotion, love, and sacrifice…a must-purchase.” —School Library Journal, starred review 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-8540-1 • $45.00 Grade:RL: 3.6 •IL: 6-12 • LL: 530 • 8 hrs. 43 mins. See Page 77 for SOLACE OF THE ROAD THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak; read by Allan Corduner MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR A powerful tale set in Germany during WWII. Liesel shares her stolen books with neighbors during bombing raids and with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. ★“Corduner uses considerable zeal and a talent for accents to navigate Zusak’s compelling, challenging novel.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★“Thanks to narrator Allan Corduner’s moving interpretation, the horrors and impact of Hitler are readily discerned through the eyes of resolute Liesel.”—Booklist, starred review ALSC Notable Children’s Recording Booklist Editors’ Choice—Media 11 CDs • 978-0-7393-3800-1 • $75.00 Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 730 • 13 hrs. 57 mins. See page 72 for I AM THE MESSENGER THE BOXER AND THE SPY by Robert B. Parker; read by Scott Brick When a student’s body washes up on the shore of a quiet beach town—an apparent suicide—something just doesn’t add up. “Brick’s smooth tones perfectly match the punchy dialogue of this mystery and comingof-age story…ideal for reluctant listeners and…novice mystery fans.”—Booklist 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7304-0 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 3.7 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 500 • 4 hrs. 12 mins. See page 68 for CHASING THE BEAR
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