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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FALL <strong>2011</strong> NEW RELEASES <strong>—</strong> YOUNG ADULT<br />
INHERITANCE<br />
by Christopher Paolini; read by Gerard Doyle<br />
The highly anticipated conclusion to the<br />
worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle.<br />
Not so very long ago, Eragon<strong>—</strong>Shadeslayer,<br />
Dragon Rider<strong>—</strong>was nothing more than a poor farm<br />
boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in<br />
the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests<br />
on their shoulders. But can they topple the evil king<br />
and restore justice to Alagaësia?<br />
Praise for Narrator Gerard Doyle:<br />
“Gerard Doyle’s performance takes the excitement<br />
and high fantasy of the story to dragon-soaring<br />
heights…Doyle handles Paolini’s fantasy language<br />
with ease and style, reminding the listener that some books improve when<br />
matched with a sympathetic, talented narrator.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
“In a crystal clear British accent, the talented Doyle tackles the tricky prose<strong>—</strong><br />
packed with words of Paolini’s invention<strong>—</strong>with ear-pleasing confidence and<br />
grace.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
22 CDs • 978-0-7393-7250-0 • $60.00 • On Sale: Nov.<br />
<br />
Interest Level: Grades 7-12 • approx. 28 hrs.<br />
See page 99 for more The Inheritance Cycle<br />
UNLEASHED<br />
Wolf Springs Chronicles<br />
by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié; reader tba<br />
The New York Times bestselling authors of the<br />
Wicked series have created an entirely new<br />
trilogy that harnesses the passion of Twilight.<br />
Katelyn is an outsider who’s drawn into a paranormal<br />
world of feuding werewolf clans. The myths<br />
and legends of terrifying historical werewolves are<br />
gathered into the histories of three major werewolf<br />
clans at war with each other. A war that Katelyn is<br />
destined to end.<br />
Praise for Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié:<br />
“Writing is taut and evocative...”<strong>—</strong>Booklist<br />
“I thoroughly hope we see more collaborations from Nancy Holder and<br />
Debbie Viguié in the future.”<strong>—</strong>The Book Bag<br />
8 CDs • 978-0-3079-4217-3 • $40.00 • On Sale: Dec.<br />
<br />
Interest Level: Grades 7-12 • approx. 9 hrs.<br />
THE DEATH CURE<br />
by James Dashner; read by Mark Deakins<br />
New York Times bestseller James Dashner delivers<br />
an exciting dystopian world full of action in<br />
the final book of the Maze Runner Trilogy.<br />
WICKED says the time for lies is over and that<br />
they must rely on the Gladers, with full memories<br />
restored. But WICKED doesn’t know Thomas has<br />
remembered far more than they think and he<br />
knows he can’t trust WICKED. The truth is more<br />
dangerous than Thomas could ever imagine.<br />
Praise for Narrator Mark Deakins:<br />
“Deakins shows his skill by providing each of the<br />
speakers with a distinctive accent. Listeners will be eagerly awaiting the conclusion<br />
to this trilogy.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
“Mark Deakins turns James Dashner’s thrilling and suspenseful novel into a<br />
nail-biting audiobook. Fans of the first title will not be disappointed and will<br />
eagerly await the conclusion to the trilogy.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
10 CDs • 978-0-3077-0697-3 • $48.00 • On Sale: Oct.<br />
<br />
Interest Level: Grades 7-12 • approx. 11 hrs. 30 mins.<br />
See page 74 for more James Dashner<br />
“Each Listening Library audiobook is a production of excellence,<br />
containing sounds that transport listeners into a rich literary<br />
experience and give every reader a precious gift; the natural<br />
human connection with the voice of the storyteller.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Mary Burkey, Teacher-Librarian and Past Chair of Odyssey<br />
Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production Committee<br />
FOX AND PHOENIX<br />
by Beth Bernobich; reader tba<br />
Featuring ghost dragons, magic phones, royal<br />
intrigue, and a treacherous journey.<br />
In Lóng City, the old king is dying. When the<br />
terrifying king of the ghost dragons orders Kai to<br />
notify the absent princess about her father’s illness,<br />
he does not refuse. Kai and his best friend, work<br />
together to bring the princess home and, they<br />
hope, save the king’s life.<br />
Advance Praise for FOX AND PHOENIX:<br />
“One cool, lively, exciting book set in a unique new<br />
world<strong>—</strong>more, please!”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Tamora Pierce, bestselling fantasy author<br />
7 CDs • 978-0-3079-4170-1 • $37.00 • On Sale: Oct.<br />
<br />
Interest Level: Grades 7-12 • approx. 8 hrs.<br />
MASTIFF<br />
The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 3<br />
by Tamora Pierce; read by Susan Danaker<br />
This final book will satisfy Tamora Pierce’s<br />
legion of fans as well as new listeners.<br />
Beka Cooper is a full-fledged Dog now, but it<br />
hasn’t made her job with the law-enforcing<br />
Provost’s Guard any easier. In this adventure she’ll<br />
need all her resources, from her bare-knuckled<br />
fighting skills to her suspiciously intelligent cat.<br />
Praise for The Legend of Beka Cooper:<br />
“The heavy dialect makes it easier to listen to<br />
the book than to read it. Pierce fans will eagerly<br />
await the next installment.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
15 CDs • 978-0-3079-4174-9 • $63.00 • On Sale: Oct.<br />
<br />
Interest Level: Grades 7-12 • approx. 18 hrs.<br />
See page 36 for more Beka Cooper titles<br />
NOTHING<br />
by Janne Teller; translated from the Dutch<br />
Edition by Martin Aitken; reader tba<br />
This is a provocative existential novel.<br />
Pierre has decided there is no meaning to life, so<br />
he climbs a tree, and stays there. Pierre’s friends set<br />
out to build a heap of meaning. But when each person<br />
cannot give up what is most meaningful, they<br />
begin to decide for one another what each must<br />
give up. As each demand becomes more extreme,<br />
things start taking a very morbid twist.<br />
Praise for NOTHING:<br />
★“Indelible, elusive, and timeless, this uncompromising<br />
novel has all the marks of a classic.”<strong>—</strong>Booklist, starred review<br />
★“Quietly and without fanfare, the students’ adventure develops into one that<br />
rivals Lord of the Flies for horror.”<strong>—</strong>Kirkus Reviews, starred review<br />
Printz Honor<br />
Batchelder Honor<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-3079-4238-8 • $27.00 • On Sale: Sept.<br />
Interest Level: Grades 9-12 • approx. 3 hrs. 30 mins.<br />
ALMOST PERFECT<br />
by Brian Katcher; reader tba<br />
This Stonewall Award Winner is a compulsive<br />
listen and one-of-a-kind love story.<br />
Logan feels alone and unloved until a new student,<br />
Sage, arrives at his school. As Logan discovers<br />
more about Sage’s past he realizes that there’s more<br />
to her than he ever expected. Enraged, frightened,<br />
and feeling betrayed, Logan lashes out at Sage and<br />
disowns her. Can they rebuild their friendship?<br />
Praise for ALMOST PERFECT:<br />
★“Katcher flawlessly channels the worried and confused<br />
voice of a straight teenage boy in this honest and uncompromising take<br />
on transgender love.”<strong>—</strong>Kirkus Reviews, starred review<br />
“A remarkably ‘clean’ book dealing with sexuality and identity...it is a first<br />
purchase for all high school collections, and could easily be given to <strong>middle</strong><br />
school readers.”<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
Stonewall Children’s and Young Adult Book Award<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-3079-4229-6 • $30.00 • On Sale: Sept.<br />
Interest Level: Grades 9-12 • approx. 6 hrs. 5