THE SEARCH FOR WONDLA

Outstanding. When a narrator can evoke empathy for a cast of unlikely characters, there’s something special happening. And something remarkable is taking place in DiTerlizzi’s story. Eva Nine, who was raised by a robot Muthr underground, suddenly faces a quest to find more of her kind above ground in a hostile world. Teri Hatcher brings to life the myriad of distinctive creatures who journey with Eva. Listeners will relish the ethereal voice of Otto the Water Bear, the warmly protective Rovender, and the flat-voiced Muthr. As narrator, Hatcher is elegant in her elocution, and she paces the story carefully—inviting the listener to assimilate the rich details of character and action. While this production stands alone, the illustrations and interactive opportunities on the book’s Web site create a twenty-first-century reading package. A.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2010]