Friday, January 27, 2012

 

THE EXQUISITE CORPSE ADVENTURE, a project of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance, read by Phil Gigante

Twenty well-known children’s authors (including Katherine Paterson and Jon Scieszka) collaborate on a fantastical serial tale of 11-year-old twins Joe and Nancy thwart evil aliens and put together a top-secret robot. Enjoy each improbable adventure.


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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

 

GUYS READ: THRILLER by Jon Scieszka [Ed.] read by Bronson Pinchot, Ramon de Ocampo, Steve West, Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Ten thrilling short stories are included here from authors including: M.T. Anderson, Walter Dean Myers, and James Patterson An equally impressive cast of narrators make this a must listen. Perfect for the most reluctant of readers--especially boys.


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M IS FOR MAMA'S BOY by Michael Buckley Read by JOHNNY HELLER

The N.E.R.D.S. (National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society) are back! And Johnny Heller is masterful as narrator yet again. The group of fifth-grade nerds, each with a unique superpower, engage in hilarious spy craft hi-jinx. In this adventure, they battle a former team member, Simon, who jumped ship and has his own plan to take over the world. Heller’s boyish voice is great for the story, and his characterizations are superb.


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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

 

THE FOX INHERITANCE by Mary E. Pearson, read by Matt Brown

In this stunning sequel to THE ADORATION OF JENNA FOX, It's 260 years since the accident that killed Kara and Locke and that nearly killed Jenna. This is science fiction even for those who aren’t sci-fi fans. humans, robots, and other futuristic life forms are part of this world that Matt Brown brings alive for listeners.


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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

 

THE UNFORGOTTEN COAT by Frank Cottrell Boyce, read by Sarah Coomes

Sarah Coomes’s musical Liverpool accent and her reading rhythms are lulling. These make fine contrast to the plot surprises that sixth-grader Julie encounters when she agrees to be a “Good Guide” to the two Mongolian immigrants who are new to her school. Coomes’s convincing first-person narration voices Julie’s enchantment at the boys and their mysterious past and curious present.


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Thursday, December 22, 2011

 

GHETTO COWBOY by G. Neri, read by JD Jackson

This inspiring story is based on actual urban cowboys and illustrates unique alternatives to bad choices. When Colt's mom can no longer handle him, she sends him to his dad in Philadelphia.JD Jackson is great portraying the street-talking Colt, and other rich & colorful characters around the city stables.


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Thursday, December 1, 2011

 

THE CAT WHO LIKED RAIN by Henning Mankell, read by Stanley McGeagh

Swedish author Henning Mankell, who created the Kurt Wallander series, has written a bittersweet story about Lukas, who receives a kitten for his 7th birthday. Narrator McGeagh is masterful, making this a great choice for listeners ages 8 and up.


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