CROW CALL

With her father, newly returned from the war, Lizzie heads off on her first hunting trip. Lois Lowry shares a personal memory that has universal appeal. The gentle plot revolves around the moments in which Lizzie and her dad get to know each other again as well as Lizzie’s quest to carry out the crow call. Julia Fein’s voice is gentle and pure—perfect for a girl on a special expedition. Lizzie's hesitancy and spontaneity shine as Fein narrates at a leisurely pace yet enunciates with crystal clarity. Listeners can’t help but imagine they’re in the woods with Lizzie, her dad, and the crows on their early morning of discovery. A.R. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2011]