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BETTY MACDONALD’S MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE read by Karen White MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house and smells like cookies. She was even married to a pirate once. Most of all, she knows everything about children. She can even cure them of any ailment. “White perfectly captures the voices of the children as well as the desperation of the parents… This recording will find a large audience in public libraries and elementary school libraries.”—School Library Journal 3 CDs • 978-0-3072-0738-8 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 1070 • 2 hrs. 57 mins. HELLO, MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has a way with children, good and bad. This time she must deal with a bully, a slowpoke, a crybaby and a show-off. She has positive cures for Answer-Backers, Never-Want-to-Go-to-Bedders, and other boys and girls with strange habits. “Listeners will be amused by the cures. White narrates the story with excellent pacing.” —School Library Journal 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-5095-9 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 930 • 3 hrs. 4 mins. MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE’S MAGIC The children love Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, because she is lots of fun. Parents love her because she can cure children of bad habits. The treatments are unusual, but they work! “Karen White is a fine narrator…White is as no-nonsense as Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle herself.” —AudioFile 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-5517-6 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 1070 • 3 hrs. 26 mins. MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE’S FARM Ms. Piggle-Wiggle has left her upside-down town house and has moved to a farm in the country. With the help of her cows and pigs and horses, she’s still curing girls and boys of their bad habits. 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-3098-2 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 840 • 3 hrs. 5 mins. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE by Betty MacDonald & Anne MacDonald Canham Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is back with a brandnew bundle of wonderfully magical cures for any bad habit. And while Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is working her magic, the kids are working some of their own, planning a birthday bash! “A delightful and humorous listening experience that will appeal as much to children today as the original Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle stories did to another generation 50 years ago.” —School Library Journal 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6152-8 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 5.4 • IL: 2-5 • LL: 870 • 3 hrs. 38 mins. ANN M. MARTIN’S AND LAURA GODWIN’S DOLLHOUSE ADVENTURES read by Lynn Redgrave THE DOLL PEOPLE The 100-year-old Doll family—beautifully crafted china dolls—meet their new neighbors, the Funcrafts, a doll family made of plastic. “Veteran actress Lynn Redgrave’s narration gives the illusion of the story being read by an entire cast.”—School Library Journal 3 CDs • 978-0-7393-6434-5 • $30.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 570 • 3 hrs. 51 mins. THE MEANEST DOLL IN THE WORLD When Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft accidentally hitch a ride to Kate’s school in her backpack, they find themselves in a wholly unfamiliar world where they meet an evil princess doll, Mean Mimi. “Redgrave does an admirable job of voicing the various characters and imbuing Mimi with a sly, sneering intonation.” —School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-0-8072-2005-4 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 5.0 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 570 • 3 hrs. 55 mins. THE RUNAWAY DOLLS When Annabelle Doll and Tiffany Funcraft’s new friend, Till May, is at risk of being sent back to England, Annabelle and Tiffany run away to keep the family together. “Lynn Redgrave narrates with a measured cadence that allows the story to gently unfold, and her distinct vocalizations for each of the dolls make it easy to follow the plot.” —AudioFile 4 CDs • 978-0-7393-7181-7 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.4 • IL: 3-6 • LL: 730 • 4 hrs. 57 mins. See pages 47, 48, 51, and 57 for more titles by Ann M. Martin Visit our website: www.booksontape.com MEGAN MCDONALD’S STINK read by Nancy Cartwright STINK: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING KID Stink is the shortest one in his family and the shortest second grader in his class. “Will keep listeners glued to their headphones...Appropriate for group or individual listening.”—School Library Journal Capitol Choices: AudioBooks Too Good to Miss 1 CD • 978-0-3072-0669-5 • $20.00 Grade: RL: 3.0 • IL: 1-5 • LL: 480 • 41 mins. STINK AND THE INCREDIBLE SUPER-GALACTIC JAWBREAKER When Stink buys a mammoth jawbreaker that doesn’t break his jaw, he writes a letter of complaint—and receives a ten-pound box of 21,280 jawbreakers for his trouble! “Not only a boisterously entertaining audiobook, but a delightful educational tool as well.” —Publishers Weekly “Nancy Cartwright shines as narrator. Her intensity…What a delightfully painless way to bone up on letter-writing skills!”—AudioFile 1 CD • 978-0-7393-3589-5 • $20.00 Grade: RL: 3.0 • IL: 1-5 • LL: 580 • 41 mins. STINK AND THE WORLD’S WORST SUPER-STINKY SNEAKERS STINK AND THE GREAT GUINEA PIG EXPRESS by Megan McDonald read by Nancy Cartwright Two great titles on one audio join Stink on a class field trip to the science museum where he discovers that his very own nose has amazing sniffing abilities. Soon the new junior olfactory wiz is engrossed in toilet water, corpse flowers, and all things smelly. Then join Stink as he jumps aboard the Great Guinea Pig Express. “Stink is a delightful protagonist, comical and bright.”—School Library Journal “Cartwright (best known as the voice of Bart Simpson energizes the stories with her quick reading pace…kids who love Stink will be delighted with the audio version of two humorous chapter books.”—Booklist 2 CDs • 978-0-7393-6387-4 • $24.00 Grade: RL: 3.0 • IL: 1-5 • LL: 610 • 1 hr. 37 mins. STINK: SOLAR SYSTEM SUPERHERO When Stink learns that Pluto has flunked out of the Milky Way for being too shrimpy, he takes a stand for the sake of little planets (and little people) everywhere. “Nancy Cartwright does a nice job of pacing the story and gives the major characters unique and suitable voices. Fans of the series as well as newcomers will enjoy this zany tale.” —School Library Journal “The funny words (“double freaky-deaky”) and silly scenarios, make for a fast read about the triumph of the little guy and the wonders of the universe.”—Booklist 1 CD • 978-0-3077-3850-9 • $15.00 Grade: RL: 3.4 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 530 • 58 mins. Series Collections 95
Series Collections 96 HILARY MCKAY’S STORIES OF THE CASSON FAMILY SAFFY’S ANGEL read by Julia Sawalha Saffy learns she was adopted and this changes the relationship with her eccentric family. “This splendid book is superbly narrated, and is sure to entertain listeners.”—AudioFile ALSC Notable Children’s Recording AudioFile Earphones Award Booklist Editors’ Choice—Media Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award 4 CDs • 978-1-4000-8986-4 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 6.5 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 630 • 4 hrs. 43 mins. INDIGO’S STAR read by Helen Lederer Indigo returns to school after missing an entire term due to illness and dreads having to deal with the school bullies again. “Lederer’s narration is lilting and flows well.” —School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-1-4000-9485-1 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.9 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 740 • 4 hrs. 36 mins. PERMANENT ROSE read by Sophie Aldred Rose enters into a life of petty crime and a trip to London to visit with her father leads to a startling revelation. “Sophie Aldred’s narration is engaging and energetic.”—School Library Journal 4 CDs • 978-0-3072-8464-8 • $38.00 Grade: RL: 4.7 • IL: 3-7 • LL: 820 • 4 hrs. 28 mins. KAI MEYER’S THE DARK REFLECTIONS TRILOGY THE WATER MIRROR read by Toby Longworth Merle and Juniper are orphans apprenticed to a magical mirror maker. When they stumble across a plot to capture the Venetians’ only protection, they are thrown into a wild adventure. “Reader Toby Longworth invigorates this peculiar tale…Longworth shines.”—AudioFile “Longworth is a masterful storyteller.” —Booklist 5 CDs • 978-0-3072-8570-6 • $45.00 Grade: RL: 5.7 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 840 • 6 hrs. 3 mins. THE STONE LIGHT read by Simon Vance Merle and Serafin continue their battle to save Venice from the Egyptians. Merle—and the Flowing Queen within her—are traveling to Hell to seek the help of Lord Light. “The landscapes and creatures the characters encounter are jaw dropping.”—Booklist 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-4849-9 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.7 • IL: 6-12 • LL: 840 • 8 hrs. 24 mins. EOIN MCNAMEE CITY OF TIME read by Kirby Heyborne THE NAVIGATOR One day the world around Owen shifts oddly—time flows backward, and the world and family he knew disappear. Time must be set right, and Owen has a terrifying role to play. “Kirby Heyborne’s fine performance draws the listener into this time-travel tale that presents a new and unusual twist.”—AudioFile AudioFile Earphones Award 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-4852-9 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 9-12 • LL: 820 • 8 hrs. 51 mins. CITY OF TIME Cati summons Owen and Dr. Diamond and alerts them that time is running out and people fear the world will soon come to an end. To discover what’s gone wrong, Cati, Owen and the Doctor must take an astonishing journey to the City of Time. “The swift action sweeps the reader along.” —Booklist 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-6480-2 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.6 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 740 • 8 hrs. 10 mins. THE FROST CHILD Twice the Harsh have tried to destroy time, and twice, Owen and the Resisters stopped them. The Harsh and their fleet are hunting down the Navigator, eager for revenge. “The action is intense and mysteries are cleverly solved as McNamee skillfully weaves multiple plot strands together. The large cast of characters and ingenious contraptions are as intriguing as ever. The conclusion is wholly satisfying.”—Booklist 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-8040-6 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 5.2 • IL: 4-9 • LL: 750 • 8 hrs. 50 mins. Phone Toll Free 800.733.3000 FAX Toll Free 800.940.7046 SARAH MLYNOWSKI’S MAGIC IN MANHATTAN SERIES read by Ariadne Meyers BRAS & BROOMSTICKS When Rachel learns that her beautiful younger sister is a witch, she feels like she could use a little magic herself! “Mlynowski has a real ear for dialogue, and she displays a keen understanding of teen mores.” —Booklist “[Meyers’] voice will invite teen listeners to relate to the ensuing trials and tribulations.” —AudioFile YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 7 CDs • 978-0-3072-0684-8 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 3.8 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 640 • 8 hrs. 11 mins. FROGS & FRENCH KISSES Rachel has finally accepted the outrageously unfair fact that her younger sister, Miri, has magical powers. But now the whole witchcraft thing is spiraling out of control. Suddenly the fate of everything is in Rachel’s hands—her family, the world, senior prom. “Just as sweet and funny as its predecessor.” —Booklist 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-7943-1 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 3.6 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 610 • 8 hrs. 14 mins. PARTIES & POTIONS Everyone’s preparing for a magical party called a Samsorta, the debutante ball for witches. And it wouldn’t be a ball without warlocks. There’s definitely more magic in Manhattan when Rachel starts sophomore year at JFK High. “Ariadne Meyers gives each character a distinct voice and personality. She does a superb job.”—School Library Journal 8 CDs • 978-0-7393-7949-3 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 3.0 • IL: 7-12 • LL: NA • 10 hrs. 8 mins. SPELLS & SLEEPING BAGS No Manhattan for her this summer— Rachel’s spending her vacation at Camp Wood Lake. But she’s having some serious issues. Good thing Rachel’s a witch. “Swiftly paced and convincingly narrated with doses of humor and familial poignancy, listeners will be thoroughly engaged... This fun listen will leave fans wanting more of Rachel.” —School Library Journal “The youthfulness of Ariadne Myers’ voice will invite teen listeners to relate to the ensuing trials and tribulations.”—AudioFile 7 CDs • 978-0-7393-7946-2 • $55.00 Grade: RL: 3.5 • IL: 7-12 • LL: 580 • 8 hrs. 43 mins. See page 71 for GIMME A CALL
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