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CHANGE-UP Mystery at the World Series Teen reporters Stevie and Susan are covering baseball’s World Series. During an interview with a new hot pitcher they discover he’s hiding something. Let the investigation begin! “This book is an enjoyable trifecta of sports, mystery and journalism for young readers.” —VOYA “The author narrates in a resonant New York voice that perfectly recreates the sports broadcasting environment…A perfect choice for sports fans.”—School Library Journal 6 CDs • 978-0-7393-8101-4 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 770 • 6 hrs. 33 mins. COVER-UP Mystery at the Super Bowl Steve and Susan Carol know that the entire offensive line of the California Dreams football team have failed their drug tests and that the Dreams’ owner is trying to cover up the test results. These two teens just need to figure out how to prove it. “The fast moving action and frequent sports talk make this a good choice for football fans and reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6235-8 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 820 • 6 hrs. 3 mins. LAST SHOT A Final Four Mystery EDGAR AWARD Stevie Thomas wins a writing contest earning him a press pass to the Final Four tournament. There he gets drawn into a mystery beyond the games on the court. “Feinstein’s narration captures the tempo of a basketball tournament from the staccato pace of noted announcer Dick Vitale to the frenzy of activity surrounding the basketball court.” —VOYA BONUS FEATURE—Author Interview 5 CDs • 978-0-3072-0671-8 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 760 • 5 hrs. 36 mins. THE CONCH BEARER read by Alan Cumming In India, a healer invites 12-year-old Anand to join him on a quest to return a magical conch to its rightful home in the Himalayan mountains. “Reader Alan Cumming’s voice echoes with this mysterious energy and the noisy streets of India...both story and reader are pungent with the spiced tea and the spiked lightning of Anand’s fantasy...”—AudioFile 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6464-2 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 790 • 6 hrs. 29 mins. JOHN FEINSTEIN’S FINAL FOUR MYSTERIES read by the author CHITRA BANERJEE DIVAKARUNI’S VANISHING ACT Mystery at the U.S. Open Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson are reunited to cover the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament and to solve the mystery behind the disappearance of a young Russian phenom. “Charming protagonists and “insider” tennis lore make this a fun listen.”—AudioFile “[Feinstein’s]vocal steadiness and sports knowledge will keep listeners attuned. The audio should find a ready audience among sports fans, especially those familiar with Feinstein’s novels.”—Booklist 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-3791-2 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 760 • 5 hrs. 53 mins. THE RIVALRY Mystery at the Army-Navy Game Teen sportswriters Stevie and Susan Carol are thrilled to be covering “America’s Game.” Army and Navy have a rivalry like no other. Stevie and Susan Carol have been getting to know the players and coaches, but nothing is as it seems. “Fun for those who like the focus on the background of sports rather than the actual game.”—Kirkus “Sports fans, especially college football followers, will enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at the famous game.”—Booklist 5 CDs • 978-0-3077-4587-3 • $35.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 800 • 5 hrs. 25 mins. BROTHERHOOD OF THE CONCH SERIES THE MIRROR OF FIRE AND DREAMING read by James Langton Set in contemporary India as well as in the past, this story continues the adventures of Anand and his efforts to become a full fledged member of The Brotherhood of the Conch. “Langton delivers a superior performance… An imaginative, engaging addition to fantasy collections.”—School Library Journal ★“Fans of The Conch Bearer will be every bit as riveted to this sequel.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-6466-6 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 4-7 • LL: 900 • 8 hrs. 10 mins. JOHN D. FITZGERALD’S THE GREAT BRAIN SERIES read by Ron McLarty THE GREAT BRAIN Ten-year-old Tom D. Fitzgerald is known to everyone as The Great Brain. J.D., The Great Brain’s always-admiring younger brother, tells his story. “The strength of his narration comes from his storyteller’s ability to build each adventure with suspense, warmth, humor, youthful indignation, and the matter-of-fact tone that Tom maintains through each crisis.” —AudioFile 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-4899-4 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 840 • 4 hrs. 39 mins. MORE ADVENTURES OF THE GREAT BRAIN J.D. idolizes his older brother Tom, a.k.a. The Great Brain, a silver-tongued con artist with a genius for making a profit. No matter what the situation, The Great Brain will always find a way to turn it to his advantage. “McLarty’s performance has a forthright, innocent tone...”—AudioFile ★“[THE GREAT BRAIN] emerges as possibly the youngest, and certainly one of the most engaging con men in print.” —School Library Journal, starred review 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6685-1 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 4.8 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 850 • 3 hrs. 53 mins. LOUISE FITZHUGH’S HARRIET M. WELSCH HARRIET THE SPY read by Anne Bobby Harriet M. Welsch writes everything she sees in her notebook. But her life is turned upside down when her classmates find her secret spy notebook and read it aloud. “Louise Fitzhugh’s novel comes to life in this superbly narrated recording. This recording of one of the best children’s books ever written will be an excellent addition to any school or public library collection.” —School Library Journal ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 6 CDs • 978-0-8072-1780-1 • $50.00 Grade: RL: 4.5 • IL: 5-8 • LL: 760 • 6 hrs. 56 mins. HARRIET SPIES AGAIN read by Helen Ericson EDGAR AWARD—BEST JUVENILE MYSTERY Harriet is up to her old spying tricks when her beloved nanny, Ole Golly, returns without her husband, and Harriet’s friend, Sport, announces he has a crush on a schoolmate. “Helen Ericson has perfectly captured the voice and pacing of Fitzhugh’s original novel in a seamless rendering …fresh and enjoyable.” —School Library Journal ALSC Notable Children’s Recording YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 4 CDs • 978-0-8072-2015-3 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 5-8 LL: 700 • 4 hrs. 33 mins. Series Collections 91
Series Collections 92 CHARLIE HIGSON’S YOUNG BOND SERIES read by Nathaniel Parker “Highly entertaining. . .young-adult beach reading from which the young adult can actually learn something.” —The New York Times Book Review SILVERFIN Young James Bond has just started boarding school in the 1930s. His first adventure is set in a remote castle in the Highlands of Scotland where mysterious things are starting to happen. “British actor Parker’s crisp delivery and quick pacing will hold readers rapt.” —Publishers Weekly ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 7 CDs • 978-0-3072-8575-1 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.9 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 900 • 8 hrs. 30 mins. BLOOD FEVER Summer vacation begins and James Bond is looking forward to the school trip to Sardinia. Soon, James discovers that the seemingly peaceful island harbors strange secrets. James learns that the Millennaria is still active. “A high seas adventure, a land chase, gladiator fights, and Mediterranean festivals make BLOOD FEVER a satisfying listen for middle school students.”—School Library Journal 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-4870-3 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 900 • 8 hrs. 43 mins. DOUBLE OR DIE A professor is kidnapped at gunpoint. A letter filled with cryptic codes and clues arrives at Eton. Young James Bond has only 48 hours to crack these codes and clues to save the professor from the dark forces that threaten to destroy them both. 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-6193-1 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.9 • IL: 5-9 • LL: 900 • 8 hrs. 33 mins. “Higson doesn’t skimp on the action, gripping the listener at every suspenseful turn. Nathaniel Parker’s narration is nothing short of outstanding...[his] global potpourri keeps Bond’s daring adventures right on track.”—AudioFile BRUCE HALE’S CHET GECKO MYSTERIES read by Jon Cryer CHET GECKO, PRIVATE EYE Volume 1 Chet Gecko must find a classmate’s missing brother and unravel the mystery of why Principal Zero is so mean. Includes: The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse and The Mystery of Mr. Nice. “Jon Cryer flawlessly personifies Chet Gecko, private eye…”—AudioFile “Jon Cryer does a fine job of voice inflection to portray each character. Teachers will want to use this for listening pleasure as well as to teach the mystery genre.”—School Library Journal ALSC Notable Children’s Recording 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6436-9 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 3-5 • LL: 430 • 2 hrs. 33 mins. CHET GECKO, PRIVATE EYE Volume 2 In these hilarious mysteries, Chet Gecko must save his school from zombies, and figure out who’s stealing from the cafeteria. Includes: The Big Nap and Farewell, My Lunchbag. “[Cryer] ably creates different voices for each character, going from sinister sibilance to dopey good humor.”—School Library Journal “A hilarious and appealing performance for all ages…These are two great stories for the whole family.”—AudioFile 3 CDs • 978-0-8072-1782-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 3-5 • LL: 520 • 3 hrs. 8 mins. WILL HOBBS’ ADVENTURES OF JASON HAWTHORN read by Boyd Gaines JASON’S GOLD When news of the discovery of gold in Canada’s Yukon hits fifteen-year-old Jason, he embarks on a 5,000-mile journey to strike it rich. “[Gaines] steady, but excited voice adds extra suspense to each dramatic event.” —School Library Journal 5 CDs • 978-0-7393-6709-4 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.1 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 860 • 5 hrs. 41 mins. DOWN THE YUKON When a race to Nome is announced with a $20,000 prize, Jason and the girl he loves, set out on the journey together in their canoe. “Boyd Gaines’ narration is appropriately lively, as is the occasional background music that complements this daring tale…”—Booklist 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-6717-9 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 790 • 4 hrs. 56 mins. See page 50 for GHOST CANOE CATHERINE JINK’S GENIUS SERIES read by Justine Eyre EVIL GENIUS Cadel Piggott, who has a genius IQ, and is studying for his World Domination degree at the Axis Institute, which was founded by criminal mastermind Dr. Phineas Darkkon. When Cadel falls for the brilliant Kay-Lee, he begins to question the moral implications of his studies. ★“Jinks’s whiplash-inducing suspense writing will gratify fans of Anthony Horowitz’s hightech spy scenarios.”—Booklist, starred review ★“Jinks sets up a compelling world of lies, deceit, and betrayal that will have lovers of mystery or computer-based investigation on the edge as they devour this page-turner.” —School Library Journal, starred review 13 CDs • 978-0-7393-5082-9 • $85.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 720 • 16 hrs. 41 mins. GENIUS SQUAD Cadel needs round-the-clock surveillance now that the Axis Institute for World Domination has been blown up; Dr. Phineas Darkkon has died; and Prosper English is in jail. But nobody wants Cadel. Finally he is taken in by the Genius Squad. ★“[T]his sequel [is] as gripping, devilish and wonderfully dark as its predecessor.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Eyre brings energy and nuance to her reading of this sequel to Evil Genius.”—Booklist 13 CDs • 978-0-7393-7126-8 • $75.00 Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 720 • 15 hrs. 44 mins. THE GENIUS WARS After abandoning a life of deception Cadel has a new life. But when his best friend is attacked, it’s up to him to save her. Soon Cadel’s back in the depths of the criminal activity he thought he left behind. ★“Cyber-espionage takes both front seats in this conclusion to the outstanding Genius series…the climax is taut, absorbing and tantalizingly ambiguous.”—Kirkus, starred review “Consistently entertaining…Eyre maintains a consistent pace and fluid expressiveness. Plot and character foibles lend themselves well to audio, and Eyre never resorts to stereotypes.” —Booklist 10 CDs • 978-0-3077-4615-3 • $70.00 Grade: RL: 5.3 • IL: 5-12 • LL: 750 • 11 hrs. 55 mins. See pages 13 and 76 for more titles by Catherine Jinks
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