Wednesday, March 25, 2009

 

MARCH ON! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World by Christine King Farris, read by Lynn Whitfield

Making the remarkable day in 1963 fresh again for young listeners, Christine Farris shares intimate details of her brother, Martin Luther King, Jr. Whitfield's narration creates an immediate connection to her memoir.


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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

 

THEN by Morris Gleitzman, read by the author

A moral, honest, and exciting story of children during the Holocaust. Gleitzman's narration combines hopeful innocence tempered by the sound of a child who has seen too much for his years.


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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

 

FAIREST by Gail Carson Levine, performed by Sarah Naughton and a Full Cast

Set in a land where beautiful singing is highly prized, the story offers a combination of singing and speaking roles for a rich cast of characters. Sarah Naughton and the supporting full cast bring this story to new musical and audio heights. Perfect for ages 10 and up.


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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

 

BROOKLYN BRIDGE by Karen Hesse, read by Fred Berman

This moving story of Russian immigrants is set in 1903 Brooklyn. Fred Berman's strong Brooklyn accent and use of Yiddish inflection will transport listeners right into 14-year-old Joseph's neighborhood, making this a great listen for kids 10 and up.


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