LANDON SNOW AND THE AUCTOR'S RIDDLE

Cameron Beierle assumes the personality of 11-year-old Landon Snow with convincing, youthful tones and vivid clarity. When Landon visits his grandparents in Button Up, Minnesota, part of his trip includes visiting the local library. But when the heavy library door whooshes closed behind him and his sneakers slap softly against the polished floor, Beierle captures Landon's amazement and wonder with a true-to-life gasp, setting the stage for this enchanting tale of a magical kingdom ruled by The Shadows. The narrator's polished performance and clever vocal characterizations, combined with fanciful wordplay and the masterful sounds effects of a creaking bookcase, a horse that talks, and other delightful characters, will enchant young listeners. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/ SEP 07]