Wednesday, August 27, 2008
THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN by Sherman Alexie, read by Sheman Alexie
In this 2007 National Book Award winner, Alexie's rhythmic reading beautifully captures the daily exhilarations, ironies, and difficulties of adolescence as young Arnold Spirit struggles with his status as a "part-time" Indian on the Spokane Indian reservation. Reviewed by Liz Hannegan
Young Adult Young Adult • 5 hrs.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis, read by Michael York
The land of Narnia is the setting for this classic tale of the struggle between good and evil. Our soundreview highlights the involving tale of four children and their encounters with beasts and beauties. Michael York's rich English voice carries listeners off to this fabled story land.
Children Ages 8+ • 4 hrs.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
THE WEDNESDAY WARS by Gary D. Schmidt, read by Joel Johnstone
Holling Hoodhood starts his seventh-grade year at odds with his teacher, Mrs. Baker. compounded by the Wednesday afternoons he must spend clapping erasers or dissecting Shakespeare plays. Johnstone’s even voice and pacing finely delivers the humor and the poignant lost chances for understanding.
Young Adult Young Adult • 7.5. hrs.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
TALES FROM THE ODYSSEY AUDIO COLLECTION, Vol 1 by Mary Pope Osborne, read by James Simmons
The One-Eyed Giant, The Land of the Dead, and Sirens and Sea Monsters are among the six familiar stories Simmons turns into a phenomenal production using incredible verbal range and attention to detail. Great for listeners Ages 8 and up, this Volume 1 collection is just under two hours.
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