Tuesday, September 30, 2008

 

SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT: PLAYING WITH FIRE by Derek Landy, read by Rupert Degas



Skeleton sleuth Skulduggery Pleasant and 13-year-old partner Valkyrie Cain are back to save the world a second time, and Degas's brilliant narration is better than ever. Reviewed by Brian Price

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

 

AMERICA AMERICA by Ethan Canin, read by Robertson Dean



This Nixon-era coming-of-age novel examines the timeless elements of political responsibility and leadership. Dean narrates the complex story with precision and thoughtfulness. Reviewed by Leslie Fine

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

 

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE AND OTHER STORIES by Maurice Sendak, read by Tammy Grimes



Hear the wild things "roar their terrible roars" with this dynamic and enthusiastic performance by Tammy Grimes. These classic tales soar to a new height. Ages 4-6 Reviewed by Lilia Murray

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Tuesday, September 09, 2008

 

ELIJAH OF BUXTON by Christopher Paul Curtis, read by Mirron Willis



Based on true events of 1859, this Newbery Honor book follows the story of Elijah, an 11-year-old freeborn black boy living in Buxton, Canada. Narrator Willis delivers an authentic dialect in this rich and compelling story. Reviewed by Lizette Hannegan

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Tuesday, September 02, 2008

 

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER by Mark Twain, two versions read by William Dufris and Patrick Fraley



Two audio versions of Twain's classic tale offer unique approaches: one, low-key version narrated by William Dufris, and the second, livelier version narrated by Patrick Fraley. Which one do you like better? Reviewed by Bob Grundfest

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