Wednesday, April 29, 2009
THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH by Norton Juster, read by David Hyde Pierce
Young Milo is unenthusiastic about life, until one day when he comes home from school and finds a mysterious gift—a tollbooth that becomes his portal to strange lands. David Hyde Pierce transports listeners on Milo's adventures and through the wordplay of this classic story. 
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
SHADOWS IN THE TWILIGHT by Henning Mankell, read by Francis Greenslade
The Swedish author of the Inspector Wallender mysteries turns to a young audience in this unusual coming-of-age story. Twelve-year-old Joel Yule has miraculously escaped injury after being run over by a bus, and he sets about showing his gratitude. Greenslade perfectly conveys Joel's fantasy life, creating a richly rewarding listening experience. Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 2:55 Download the excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.7 MBRead AudioFile's full review and bibliographic info here.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
SWINDLE by Gordon Korman, read by Jonathan Todd Ross
This author has mapped out the terrain of "boy fiction," and narrator Ross draws out the cliffhangers, double crosses, and humor. Perfect for family listening. Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 2:32 Download the excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.5 MBRead AudioFile's full review and bibliographic info here.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
IT'S TIME TO SLEEP, MY LOVE & ON THE NIGHT YOU WERE BORN by Nancy Tillman and Eric Metaxas, read by Orlagh Cassidy
With this production, children can shut their eyes and imagine a world that revolves around them, where bears dance at news of their birth, where the moon smiles at them and the night wind whispers their name. Orlagh Cassidy's narration and the music by Sally Taylor (daughter of Carly Simon and James Taylor) make this into a treat to help little ones off to sleep. Destined to be a family favorite. Ages 4+ Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 2:19 Download the excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.4 MBRead AudioFile's full review and bibliographic info here.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
THE SEER OF SHADOWS by Avi, read by Steven Boyer
Set in New York City in 1872, this historical is novel about photographer's apprentice 14-year-old Horace Carpetine. Narrator Boyer reinforces the atmosphere of magical mystery and otherworldliness that lures the listener through this tale. Listen to the excerpt now (no download required). Time 2:59 Download the excerpt as an mp3 file. Size: 1.8 MBRead AudioFile's full review and bibliographic info here.
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