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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Series Collections<br />
86<br />
offer series collections to listeners who can’t stop with just one.<br />
TONY ABBOTT’S<br />
THE SECRETS OF DROON<br />
read by Oliver Wyman<br />
THE SECRETS OF DROON<br />
Books 1-3<br />
When Eric, Julie, and Neal take their first<br />
step down into the land of Droon, they know<br />
that magic and adventure await them! Includes:<br />
#1 The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet,<br />
#2 Journey to the Volcano Palace, and #3 The<br />
Mysterious Island.<br />
“Wyman takes his creative talents to a new level.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-307-20693-0 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 2-5 • LL: NA • 3 hrs. 16 mins.<br />
THE SECRETS OF DROON<br />
Books 4-6<br />
Listen as Neal is turned into a bug; Jaffa City<br />
is put under a spell of ice and snow; and Droon<br />
is attacked by a mean old giant. Includes: #4<br />
City in the Clouds, #5 The Great Ice Battle, and<br />
#6 The Sleeping Giant of Goll.<br />
“The plots are fast moving and they fit neatly<br />
together…This series will serve as a stepping<br />
stone for <strong>young</strong> fantasy fans.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-307-24605-9 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 2-5 • LL: NA • 3 hrs. 31 mins.<br />
See page 58 for THE POSTCARD and<br />
page 49 for FIREGIRL<br />
ANNIE AUERBACH’S AND TERRY COLLINS’<br />
SPONGEBOB <br />
SQUAREPANTS<br />
read by Mr. Lawrence<br />
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS<br />
CHAPTER BOOKS: Books 1-8<br />
Welcome to Bikini Bottom, the home of<br />
SpongeBob SquarePants. Join in the hilarious<br />
events of these mischievous friends. Includes:<br />
Tea at the Treedome, Naughty Nautical<br />
Neighbors, Hall Monitor, The World’s Greatest<br />
Valentine, SpongeBob Superstar, Sandy’s Rocket,<br />
SpongeBob NaturePants, and SpongeBob<br />
AirPants: The Lost Episode.<br />
“The narration is so like the TV show, yet listeners<br />
have the luxury of being able to expand<br />
the visualization with their own imaginative<br />
powers.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
4 CDs • 978-1-4000-9137-9 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 1-5 • LL: NA • 4 hrs. 35 mins.<br />
Lloyd Alexander, winner of the Newbery<br />
Medal and two National Book Awards,<br />
was a best-selling author of fantasy for<br />
children and teens. Fantasy, he often<br />
said, was a powerful way of talking<br />
about real-world injustice.<br />
THE BOOK OF THREE, BOOK 1<br />
Taran and companions are on a dangerous<br />
mission to save their beloved land.<br />
“James Langton enables the listener to enter<br />
this fantastical world.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
AudioFile Best in Kids’ Audio<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
VOYA A+ Audiobook<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-5076-8 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.5 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 770 • 5 hrs. 5 mins.<br />
THE BLACK CAULDRON, BOOK 2<br />
NEWBERY HONOR<br />
Taran faces danger as he seeks the Black<br />
Cauldron, the chief implement of the evil<br />
powers of Arawn, lord of the Land of Death.<br />
“Wondrous magic and a very arrogant <strong>young</strong><br />
nobleman punctuate this gripping tale.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>Children’s Literature<br />
VOYA A+ Audiobook<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-7393-5077-5 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.5 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 770 • 5 hrs. 26 mins.<br />
A HOUSE CALLED AWFUL END<br />
When Eddie Dickens’s parents get sick he<br />
goes to stay with relatives at their home.<br />
“Narrator Martin Rayner seizes on the absurd<br />
in his reading, giving uniquely appropriate<br />
voices to the major characters...”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
2 CDs • 978-0-8072-1999-7 • $24.00<br />
Grade: RL: 7.2 • IL: 3-12 • LL: 980 • 2 hrs. 28 mins.<br />
DREADFUL ACTS<br />
Eddie Dickens narrowly avoids being blown<br />
up, trampled by horses, and arrested<strong>—</strong>only to<br />
find himself falling into the hands of a gang of<br />
escaped convicts.<br />
“Martin Rayner keeps Ardagh’s sprightly work<br />
lively as he delivers puns, author asides, and<br />
jokes aplenty.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-8072-2004-7 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 6.7 • IL: 3-12 • LL: 910 • 2 hrs. 30 mins.<br />
LLOYD ALEXANDER’S<br />
THE CHRONICLES OF PRYDAIN<br />
read by James Langton<br />
“James Langton deftly creates distinctive<br />
characters and engages the audience.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>School Library Journal<br />
PHILIP ARDAGH’S<br />
THE CASTLE OF LLYR, BOOK 3<br />
Princess Eilonwy faces great challenges<br />
because she possesses magical powers sought by<br />
Achren, an evil enchantress.<br />
“Narrator James Langton presents a memorable<br />
narration.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
VOYA A+ Audiobook<br />
4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6156-6 • $38.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.5 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 770 • 4 hrs. 33 mins.<br />
TARAN WANDERER, BOOK 4<br />
In a quest to learn who he truly is, Taran<br />
travels to Prydain to uncover secrets.<br />
“James Langton’s narration is outstanding…<br />
With tempo and lilt, he beckons the listener<br />
into the mists and mountains of the Welsh<br />
countryside.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
AudioFile Earphones Award<br />
VOYA A+ Audiobook<br />
5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6157-3 • $45.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.5 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 820 • 6 hrs. 29 mins.<br />
THE HIGH KING, BOOK 5<br />
NEWBERY MEDAL<br />
The Sword of Dyrnwyn, has fallen into the<br />
hands of Arawn-Death-Lord. Taran and Prince<br />
Gwydion lead an army against him.<br />
“Langton’s presentation of each character has a<br />
depth that brings heightened compassion.”<br />
<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
VOYA A+ Audiobook<br />
6 CDs • 978-0-7393-6158-0 • $50.00<br />
Grade: RL: 5.5 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 900 • 7 hrs. 24 mins.<br />
THE EDDIE DICKENS TRILOGY<br />
read by Martin Rayner<br />
Phone Toll Free 800.733.3000 FAX Toll Free 800.940.7046<br />
TERRIBLE TIMES<br />
Eddie finds himself en route to North<br />
America aboard a clipper ship along with a<br />
cargo hold full of left shoes, the famous<br />
Dog’s Bone Diamond, and terrible traveling<br />
companions.<br />
“Rayner takes the characters and convoluted<br />
story line in stride.”<strong>—</strong>AudioFile<br />
3 CDs • 978-0-8072-2009-2 • $30.00<br />
Grade: RL: 6.9 • IL: 3-12 • LL: 1070 • 3 hrs. 36 mins.