All Ears! podcast is a family channel of focused audio programs for listeners and librarians. Weekly postings will feature a variety of podcasts including 4-minute 'sound reviews,' highlighted excerpts from award-winning audiobooks, author and narrator commentary and various "extras."
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
THIS FULL HOUSE by Virginia Euwer Wolff, read by Heather Alicia Simms
In this powerful conclusion to Wolff's Make Lemonade trilogy, Heather Simms uses extraordinary rhythm to project the free-verse form of the book. And, she excels at the up-and-down emotions of 17-year-old LaVaughn, who imagines a life for herself in medicine, and then discovers a secret that threatens her future. Great for young adult listeners.
Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 2:46