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TREE GIRL by Ben Mikaelsen; read by Amber Sealey In her remote Guatemalan village, 14-yearold Gabriela is known as Tree Girl for her habit of fleeing to the forest. When guerrilla warfare comes to the area, her life is changed forever. Gabriela’s search for her sister and for a safe haven becomes a search for self. “…an instructive and satisfying survival story.”—School Library Journal “Ben Mikaelsen’s simple, direct language and Sealey’s passionless voice produce a muchneeded disconnect between the listener and the atrocities described.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7265-4 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.7 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 880 • 4 hrs. 37 mins. See pages 71 and 75 for more titles by Ben Mikaelsen TROPICAL SECRETS by Margarita Engle; Multi-cast Performance Daniel has escaped Nazi Germany with a dream of finding his parents. When the refugee ship Daniel is on ends up in Cuba, Daniel finds the island works its magic on him. Yet even in Cuba, the Nazi darkness is never far away. . . ★“Everyone will be captivated by the eloquent poems & compelling characters.” —School Library Journal, starred review “The story is told in brief verses with one reader for each and each reader well-suited to his character.”—Sound Commentary BONUS FEATURE: Historical Note Read by the Author 2 CDs • 978-0-3075-8303-1 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 6.1 • IL: 7-12 • LL: NA • 1 hr. 31 mins. See pages 75 and 78 for more Margarita Engle titles TROY by Adèle Geras; read by Miriam Margolyes A breathtaking retelling of the siege of Troy. “Margolyes is an unquestionable master here... She makes it possible for listeners to follow this multilayered saga with an astute performance. Brilliant.”—AudioFile “A spectacular audio experience.” —The Horn Book Audie Award Winner AudioFile Earphones Award Booklist Editors’ Choice—Media Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 8 CDs • 978-0-7393-6757-5 • $60.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 670 • 10 hrs. 6 mins. UNDER THE BASEBALL MOON by John H. Ritter; read by Dan Woren Andy Ramos, a skateboarding trumpeter, has dreams of making it big in the music business. But when he crosses paths with Glory Martinez, a softball pitcher who has dreams of her own, the fusion of their athletic and musical skills changes everything. ★“Ritter melds style to content beautifully, telling his story in a hip, street-smart argot that perfectly matches Andy’s trumpet improvisations.”—Booklist, starred review BONUS FEATURE—Author Interview 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-4874-1 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 750 • 6 hrs. 41 mins. VALIANT A Modern Tale of Faerie by Holly Black; read by Renée Raudman When 17-year-old Valerie Russell runs away to New York City, she takes up with a gang of squatters who live in the city’s subway system. Then Val finds herself bound into service by a troll named Ravus. “Raudman’s expert reading…[gives] equal weight and credibility to characters who are definitely human…and those who are from another world entirely.”—Publishers Weekly “[Renée Raudman’s] even pacing, clarity, and character distinctions are crucial to help listeners navigate the complexity of the murders and fey politics.”—AudioFile 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-3598-7 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 9-12 • LL: 820 • 7 hrs. 5 mins. See pages 5, 14, 80, and 87 for more titles by Holly Black WAIT FOR ME by An Na; read by Kim Mai Guest Mina is anxious to escape her strict household after high school, but her sister will be left behind alone. “[Kim Mai Guest’s] spot-on reading conveys Mina’s conflicting emotions…listeners will relate to the eternal teenage conflict: trying to please parents while finding one’s own identity.”—Publishers Weekly “An Na’s poetic style is brought to life by the versatile Kim Mai Guest in this story of a Korean-American family in crisis.” —AudioFile BONUS FEATURE—Author Interview 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-3583-3 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.3 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 670 • 4 hrs. 21 mins. See page 78 for A STEP FROM HEAVEN THE WAR TO END ALL WARS: WORLD WAR I by Russell Freedman, read by Zach McLarty Freedman shows the tangled relationships of many nations, the introduction of modern weaponry, and the top-level military decisions that all contributed to the “Great War”. ★“An important addition to history curriculum.”—Booklist, starred review “...McLarty delivers a straight narration that is consistently energetic and well paced throughout.”—AudioFile 3 CDs • 978-0-3077-3854-7 • $28.00 Grade: RL: 9.1 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 1220 • 3 hrs. 29 mins. See pages 54 and 63 for more titles by Russell Freedman Phone Toll Free 800.733.3000 FAX Toll Free 800.940.7046 WAVES by Sharon Dogar; read by James Clamp When Hal’s family decides to leave Charley, their comatose daughter, behind in a hospital while they spend the summer vacationing, Hal finds it hard to shake his sister’s presence. “Clamp engages listeners.”—Booklist “James Clamp helps listeners negotiate waves of turbulent emotions and shifts from past to present, place to place, and viewpoint to viewpoint.”—AudioFile 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-4862-8 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 790 • 7 hrs. 57 mins. WHALE TALK by Chris Crutcher; read by Brian Corrigan MARGARET A. EDWARDS AWARD T. J. Jones has always shunned organized sports, but when his English teacher asks him to start a swim team he brings together a group of students who don’t quite fit. “When the author and the narrator BOTH have strong voices, the listener wins, big time...Brian Corrigan does a first-class job...” —AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 6 CDs • 978-0-8072-1778-8 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 6.3 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 1000 • 7 hrs. 12 mins. See page 72 for KING OF THE MILD FRONTIER WHAT JAMIE SAW by Carolyn Coman read by Bronson Pinchot NEWBERY HONOR When Jamie and his family escape an abusive situation, they must learn to trust again. “Narrator Pinchot provides a chilling performance…”—School Library Journal “Carolyn Coman depicts with visceral clarity the reactions of both Jamie and his mother, capturing their jitteriness and the love that carries them through.”—Booklist 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6751-3• $24.00 Grade: RL: 6.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 1010 • 1 hr. 39 mins. WHISPERING TO WITCHES by Anna Dale; read by John Curless Joe can’t imagine the excitement and magical intrigue that await him when he falls headfirst into an evil plot to rid England of witches. “Curless’s skillful, fully-voiced narration… is pure auditory delight…perfect family listening.”—School Library Journal “Superb vocal acrobatics.”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-3075-8271-3 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 850 • 6 hrs. 12 mins. THE WILD GIRLS by Pat Murphy; read by Coleen Marlo Joan and Sarah have become friends. They soon start writing their own stories and when one wins first place in a student contest, they find themselves recruited for a writing class. “Murphy evokes her setting with skill and plays out themes of creativity and self-expression with grace and intensity.” —School Library Journal 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-5988-4 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.1 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 630 • 6 hrs. 58 mins. Young Adult CD Library 79
Young Adult CD Library 80 WHITE CAT: The Curse Workers, Book 1 by Holly Black; read by Jesse Eisenberg Cassel comes from a family of con artists. When Cassel begins to have strange dreams, he searches for answers and realizes his brothers have been conning him. Cassel’s going to create a trap to con a bunch of conmen. ★“Jesse Eisenberg embraces Cassel, navigating the teenage posturing with its anger and fear…This is Black’s most interesting work to date and is highly recommended for all YA collections.”—Sound Commentary, starred review “Eisenberg’s skills at increasing tension allow listeners to suspend disbelief and immerse themselves in this smart and fresh approach to the paranormal genre.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 6 CDs • 978-0-3077-1183-0 • $40.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 700 • 6 hrs. 41 mins. See page 14 for RED GLOVE WILDWOOD DANCING by Juliet Marillier; read by Kim Mai Guest Cross into the Wildwood, and enter a land of magic, daring, betrayal...and true love. “Romantic fantasy rich in detail, magical creatures and strong female characters…lush novel.”—Publishers Weekly “The power of the story and Guest’s ability to reveal the characters’ underlying personalities in their voices make this an enjoyable listening experience.”—School Library Journal YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 11 CDs • 978-0-7393-7940-0 • $75.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 770 • 12 hrs. 54 mins. See page 68 for CYBELE’S SECRET WILLOW by Julia Hoban; read by Kim J. Ulrich Sixteen year-old Willow’s parents died in a horrible car accident. Willow was driving. Now Willow is blocking the pain by cutting herself. “In this novel that is in part a love story, Hoban takes readers on an intense journey that allows them to see a cutter’s painful reality.” —School Library Journal “Kim J. Ulrich is adept at giving voice to a teenager in crisis and describing the emotional complexities of cutting.”—AudioFile 8 CDs • 978-0-7393-8647-7 • $65.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL 7-12 • LL: 730 • 9 hrs. 59 mins. THE WISH HOUSE by Celia Rees read by Christopher Cazenove When Richard discovers a bohemian family has moved into an abandoned house, he spends all his time with their eccentric clan. “Smoothly sophisticated, [Cazenove] creates identifiable characters with vocal personas that reflect their unique, sometimes quirky, personalities.”—School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-4863-5 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 10-12 • LL: NA • 3 hrs. 59 mins. See page 75 for PIRATES! WITCH CHILD by Celia Rees; read by Jennifer Ehle In 1659, 14-year-old Mary Newbury keeps a journal of her voyage from England to the New World and her experiences living as a witch in a community of Puritans near Salem, MA. “Ehle’s soft British accent suits the characters, and her serious vocal tones help convey the constant danger facing the young witch.” —Booklist “Ehle’s clear accent and pronunciation are vital to the success of the production.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6759-9 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 6.0 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 760 • 5 hrs. 38 mins. WORMWOOD by G. P. Taylor; read by Davina Porter A meteor strikes London and it’s not long before corrupt individuals start taking advantage of the disaster. Nothing seems certain to those who dwell there. If only they knew an angel fell along with the meteor. “Porter’s lyrical voice is in perfect balance with the dark and gruesome tale that takes place in 18th-century London.” —School Library Journal 9 CDs • 978-0-3072-0654-1 • $65.00 Grade: RL: 6.3 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 920 • 9 hrs. 45 mins. See page 77 for SHADOWMANCER WOULD YOU by Marthe Jocelyn; read by Renée Raudman When her sister, Claire, is hit by a car, Natalie’s world changes in a heartbeat. Over the next four days, moment by moment, she must wait to learn if Claire will ever recover. ★“…the narrative eloquently conveys how quickly ‘normal’ life can change into something surreal.”—The Horn Book, starred review “Renée Raudman portrays the pre-accident Nat with a youthful-sounding voice full of exuberance, innocence, humor, and teenage angst.”—AudioFile “Listeners will be changed once they complete the path with Natalie, clearly feeling how quickly life itself can change.” —Sound Commentary Best Audiobook 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-8009-3 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.1 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 640 • 3 hrs. 41 mins. THE WRONG HANDS by Nigel Richardson; read by Euan Morton Graham Sinclair was born with a secret. He finds his life suddenly, thrillingly complicated—and his secret harder and harder to conceal. “Narrator Euan Morton…brings to life the fear, frustration, and shame that Graham has had to endure.”—School Library Journal “[Morton] draws the listener into this surreal mystery…Morton shines a little light on the goings-on.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-3608-3 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 5-9 • LL: NA • 7 hrs. 6 mins. Visit our website: www.booksontape.com THE YEAR NICK McGOWAN CAME TO STAY by Rebecca Sparrow read by Tamara Lovatt-Smith Rachel is devastated when her dad invites Nick McGowan, the cutest boy at school, to live with them. Nick finds Rachel spoiled and Rachel dismisses Nick as lazy. But a secret from Nick’s past draws them together. “Much of the novel’s humor comes from the feisty dialogue between Rachel and friend Zoe, and Lovatt-Smith nails the banter with great comic timing.”—Booklist 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6322-5 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 760 • 3 hrs. 41 mins. YOUR OWN, SYLVIA A Verse Portrait of Sylvia Plath by Stephanie Hemphill Multi-cast Performance MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR In 1963 a young American poet died by her own hand, and passed into a myth that has since imprinted itself on the hearts and minds of millions. She was, and is, Sylvia Plath. ★“Completely compelling: every word, every line, worth listening.” —The Horn Book, starred review ★“A must for any young-adult reader of poetry or Plath.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review “An intense listening experience that brings this gifted poet to life.”—School Library Journal “This exquisitely rendered audiobook is sure to transcend young adults’ general indifference to biography and poetry.” —Sound Commentary best Audiobook 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-8087-1 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 6.4 • IL: 9-12 • LL: NA • 4 hrs. 52 mins. ZAZOO by Richard Mosher; read by Joanna Wyatt Zazoo, a Vietnamese orphan raised in rural France has had an idyllic childhood, but an encounter with a boy on a bicycle leads her to question her past. “[A] fine audio rendition by Joanna Wyatt, a master of using her clear and delicate voice to create a totally believable, lovable, and engaging heroine.”—School Library Journal “Joanna Wyatt manages impeccably…this audiobook is a heart-stealer.”—AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 7 CDs • 978-0-3075-8263-8 • $60.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 680 • 8 hrs. 30 mins. ZEN AND THE ART OF FAKING IT by Jordan Sonnenblick read by Mike Chamberlain When eighth-grader San Lee enters a new school he devises a plan to be totally different. When he answers too many questions on Buddhism, San has his answer: he’s a Zen Master. And just when he thinks everyone is on to him…everyone starts to believe him. “This is a good choice for getting religion onto fiction shelves in an appealing way.”—Booklist ★”The breezy and natural writing style captures eighth-grade dilogue perfectly.” —School Library Jornal, starred review YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-7155-8 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 840 • 5 hrs. 35 mins.
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