TROUBLE IN THE BARKER'S CLASS

The Barker twins have a new student in their class, and her transition does not proceed smoothly. The new student is rude, and the old students are rude in return. Listeners will be able to discern de Paola's intimacy with his story. He reads with the comfort and smoothness of an author who knows his material. For the young girls' parts, he raises his voice at the ends of sentences, making the sentences sounds like questions. As the twins' brother, he sounds protective and caring. This is a good way to help young people understand the importance of befriending new students. A.G.H. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/ JUL 04]