SLJ's Multimedia Buyers' Directory: Language Arts 1

Video

And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon. video. 24:10 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9665-4. $49.95.

K-Gr 3–By Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel. Every night Dish and Spoon run away. And every night they return…until tonight!

Angelina Ballerina: Angelina in the Wings. video. 48 min. Prod. by Grand Slam Children's Films. Dist. by HIT Entertainment. video: $14.99; also avail. DVD: $16.99.

PreS-Gr 3–From the books by Katherine Holabird and Helen Craig. Follows the adventures of a little mouse who dreams of becoming a prima ballerina.

Angelina Ballerina: Rose Fairy Princess. video. 48 min. Prod. by Grand Slam Children's Films. Dist. by HIT Entertainment. video: $14.99; also avail. DVD: $16.99.

PreS-Gr 3–From the books by Katherine Holabird, illustrated by Helen Craig.

Best of James (Thomas & Friends Series). video. 46 min. Anchor Bay Entertainment. #AB1262. $12.98; also avail. DVD: $19.98.

PreS–George Carlin tells eight stories about James, a red engine who is proud of his ability to haul all kinds of cargo and passengers.

Beyond the Page: Freedom River. video. 18 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Disney Educational Prods. ISBN 0-89625-824-6. $99.

Gr 1-4–Animated adaptation of Doreen Rappaport and Bryan Collier's book. Based on the true story of ex-slave John Parker who risked his freedom and his life to help others escape slavery via the Underground Railroad. Go beyond the page with an Internet chat with the author and illustrator, and see a live-action video field trip about the Underground Railroad.

Beyond the Page: Honk! video. 17 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide, book. Disney Educational Prods. ISBN 0-89625-823-8. $99.

Gr 1-4 –Animated video adaptation of book by Pamela Duncan Edwards, illustrated by Henry Cole. Mimi the swan loves ballet, but drives her friends crazy with her relentless practicing. Mimi's perseverance pays off when she performs on stage. Go beyond the page with an Internet chat with the author and illustrator, and a video field trip to a ballet studio.

Beyond the Page: Web Files. video. 18 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide, book. Disney Educational Prods. ISBN 0-89625-825-4. $99.

Gr 1-4–Animated adaptation of book by Margie Palatini, illustrated by Richard Egielski. Ducktective Web uses wordplay, puns, parody, and silly send-ups of nursery rhymes as he quacks the case of the pilfered pack of purple almost-pickled peppers. Go beyond the page with an Internet chat with the author and a video field trip to meet a real detective.

The Chinese Violin (Talespinners Series). video. 8:21 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. $139.

K-Gr 4–In this animated short, a young girl emigrates from China to Canada with her father. Told from her perspective, this tale underscores the challenges of immigration and cross-cultural differences. Their only link with home is a Chinese violin.

Christopher Changes His Name (Talespinners Series). video. 6:23 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. $139.

K-Gr 4–Christopher hates his name—it's just too common! When Aunt Gail from Trinidad tells him a story about a larger-than-life character called Tiger, Christopher changes his name to Tiger.

But then he finds a better name…. Book by Itah Sadu.

Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room! (Talespinners Series). video. 7 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. $139.

K-Gr 4 –Christopher's room is filthy. His fish rise up from their scummy bowl in protest and enlist the help of a fastidious cockroach. Book by Itah Sadu.

Crackers. video. 12 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9669-7. $49.95.

K-Gr 3 –By Becky Bloom. Crackers can't find a job. The problem is, he likes mice. Employers expect cats to chase mice. Fortunately for Crackers, the manager of the Squeak & Company Cheese Shop is a different kind of mouse.

Fables of Bah ya Bah. video. 60 min. Prod. by Star Animation. Dist. by Fine Media Group. ISBN 0-9716826-1-5. $19.99.

K-Gr 5 –Six animated short stories adapted from international folklore: "The Old Man and the Pirate," "The Ooh and the Aye," "The Lofty Palm," "Mind Over Matter," "The Cage," and "The Young Boy of the Tribe." Each story concludes with a moral or value. At the end of each story a musical piece reinforces the lessons.

Five Creatures. video. 7 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. ISBN 0-78820-988-4. $60.

PreS-Gr 2–Three people and two cats form a cozy quintet in Emily Jenkins' first picture book. The book is based on a venn-diagram of the author's own family, and playfully charts comparisons between five family members' talents and tastes.

Friends of Kwan Ming (Talespinners Series). video. 7:03 min. (closed captioned). National Film Board of Canada. $139.

K-Gr 4 –Kwan Ming befriends three men on the voyage from China to the New World. When they arrive in their new home, he lets his friends claim the only three jobs available: tailor, shoemaker, and baker. Kwan finds work as a houseboy for the meanest man in town, who sets three impossible conditions. Kwan's generosity of spirit pays off when his friends come to his aid.

From Far Away (Talespinners Series). video. 6:39 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. $139.

K-Gr 4–Saoussan, a young girl, struggles to adjust to a new world after being uprooted from her wartorn homeland. She has come to seek a quieter and safer life in Canada, and she must cope with a new language and culture. Based on an original story by Robert Munsch and Saoussan Askar.

The Gift of the Little People. video. 20 min. Prod. by Wreckless Abandon Pictures. Dist. by Lucerne Media. $99.

Gr 3-6–Clay animation depicts a Mohegan Indian legend about a time when the earth was pure and magical creatures populated the forests.

Glasses. video. 22:32 min (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. $150 (Rental: $50).

Gr 1-6–Milo is always losing his lunchbox, messing up in class, and humiliating himself on the playground. He's like to be invincible like his comic book hero, Captain Cosmo, but for a shy near-sighted kid, the humiliations of Grade One know no bounds! He lives in a lonely, blurry world and is blind to his one true friend, Gwenny. A visit to the eye doctor brings things into focus. Full of newfound confidence, he loses sight of who his friends really are until a crushing accident reminds him.

The Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog! video. 8 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9673-5. $49.95.

K-Gr 3–By Cynthia Rylant. Gracie Rose is out of her yard, and no one in town can catch her. How can a quiet little dog cause such a noisy uproar?

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? video. 8 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. ISBN 0-78820-981-7. $60.

PreS-Gr 1–Few words pack a lot of punch in this story about bedtime rituals.

The Hungry Squid. video. 14:31 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. $129 (Rental: $50).

Gr 1-8–Animals of all kinds, including a giant squid, seem to have a voracious appetite for Dorothy's homework. On top of that, she finds she has a credibility problem. The latest bit of animated lunacy from Oscar-winner John Weldon (Special Delivery).

I Love You Like Crazy Cakes. video. 8 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. ISBN 0-78820-978-7. $60.

PreS-Gr 3–Based on the author's trip to China to adopt a baby girl, this is the story of a mother's love and a baby's smile as they become each other's family.

Imogene's Antlers. video. 12:30 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9677-8. $49.95.

K-Gr 3–By David Small. Imogene wakes up to discover she has grown antlers. One morning, after a good night's sleep, Imogene's problem appears to be resolved…or is it?

The Journey. video. with tchr's. guide. Live Oak Media. ISBN 0-87499-950-2. $37.95.

PreS-Gr 4–A glimpse into Amish culture and life in Chicago, the story follows an Amish girl who takes a trip with her mother and an adult friend, and through diary entries contrasts the wonders she experiences in the big city against her simple home life.

A Kid's Video Guide to "Bridge to Terabithia (All About the Book! Series). video. 22 min. Tim Podell Prods. ISBN 1-58543-053-6. $50.

Gr 3-8–Focuses on a panel of middle school students as they discuss the book's major characters, themes, and how the book has affected their lives.

A Kid's Video Guide to "Bud, Not Buddy" (All About the Book! Series). video. 22 min. Tim Podell Prods. ISBN 1-58543-052-8. $50.

Gr 3-8–Focuses on a panel of middle school students as they discuss the book's major characters, its themes, and how the book has affected their lives.

A Kid's Video Guide to "Holes" (All About the Book! Series). video. 22 min. Tim Podell Prods. ISBN 1-58543-054-4. $50.

Gr 3-6–Middle school students talk about the book's major characters, themes, and how the book has affected their lives.

A Kid's Video Guide to "Julie of the Wolves" (All About the Book! Series). video. 22 min. Tim Podell Prods. ISBN 1-58543-055-2. $50.

Gr 3-8–Middle school students talk about the book's major characters, themes, and how the book has affected their lives.

A Kid's Video Guide to "Shiloh" (All About the Book! Series). video. 22 min. Tim Podell Prods. ISBN 1-58543-056-0. $50.

Gr 3-6–A panel of middle school students talk about the book's major characters, themes, and how the book has affected their lives.

A Kid's Video Guide to "Tuck Everlasting" (All About the Book! Series). video. 22 min. Tim Podell Prods. ISBN 1-58543-058-7. $50.

Gr 3-8 –Middle school students talk about the book's major characters, themes, and how the book has affected their lives.

Lights for Gita. video. 7:34 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. $139.

K-Gr 4–Eight year old Gita can't wait to celebrate Divali, the Hindu festival of lights, in her new home. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration here is impossible! Or is it? Book by Rachna Gilmore.

Ludovic: Magic in the Air (Four Seasons in the Life of Ludovic Series). video. 12:14 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's .guide. National Film Board of Canada. $129 (Rental: $50).

PreS-Gr 3–It's autumn and Ludovic is playing in the park. A teddy bear a little older than himself comes toward him, knocks him down, and runs away. When Ludovic falls victim to the bully again, he is rescued by a little girl teddy bear. By Co Hoedeman.

The Magic of Anansi (Talespinners Series). video. 6:51 min. (closed captioned). National Film Board of Canada. $139.

K-Gr 4–This traditional Afro-Caribbean tale tells the story of Anansi the spider, who grew tired of being looked down on by all the other animals. When Anansi asks Tiger how he can win the respect of the larger beasts, Tiger proposes a deal that leads to surprising results. In the end, Anansi discovers that gaining respect at the expense of others does nothing for his own self-respect. Based on a story adapted by Mary Withers.

Milo's Hat Trick. video. 10 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9672-7. $49.95.

K-Gr 3 –By Jon Agee. In the city, there are lots of people with hats. But there is only one guy with a bear in his hat. That's Milo the Magician. All Milo has to do is whistle and the bear jumps out, astonishing the crowd at the Rialto Theatre.

Molly and the Magic Wishbone. video. 12 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9671-9. $49.95.

K-Gr 3–By Barbar McClintock. When Molly finds a magic bone in her fish at dinner, her brothers and sisters want to know what she will wish for. Molly decides to wait until she knows exactly what she wants.

The Other Dog. video. 12 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9676-X. $49.95.

K-Gr 3–By Madeleine L'Engle. Touche L'Engle-Franklin is a dog. His mistress went away for several days, and came back with another dog, or was it?

Roses Sing on New Song (Talespinners Series). video. 7:04 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. $139.

K-Gr 4–Maylin's father has found success in the New World as the owner of a restaurant, thanks to his daughter's culinary talents. When a dignitary arrives from China, her father brings one of her dishes, claiming that he prepared it with his sons. The guest loves the dish so much, he asks the men to duplicate it. Maylin is brought forward to serve up another helping—but also serves notice that she's ready to stand up for herself.

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon. video. 7 min. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-9674-3. $49.95.

K-Gr 3–By Patty Lovell. Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buckteeth and a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud. When a bully picks on her at school, she knows what to do.

Tall Tales and Legends (Series). 5 videos. 15 min. ea. with tchr's. guide, e-guides. Prod. by Cosmic Prods. Dist. by Film Ideas. $175 ea. Includes: Paul Bunyon; Johnny Appleseed; Annie Oakley; Casey Jones; John Henry. Gr 1-6 –Miss Michelle shares her love of the stories and books she has found at the library. Each video features a diverse audience of youngsters eager to learn more about these literary characters.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. video. 7 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. $60.

PreS-Gr 2–The poem about the silly old lady with the ever-expanding stomach who swallowed everything from a fly to a cat to a cow to a horse.

The Tin Forest (Reading Rainbow Series). video. 30 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Great Plains National/WNED. Dist. by Great Plains National. #126. $49.95.

K-Gr 4–Follows the dreams of a sad and lonely old man, who gradually and creatively transforms his surroundings from gloomy and lonely to lush and full. Deeply affected by the events of September 11^th, LeVar spends the day with the students of P.S. 234, just blocks away from Ground Zero. The students share with LeVar how they have endured their situation better than anyone would have imagined.

Waiting for Wings. video. 7 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Weston Woods. ISBN 0-78820-989-2. $60.

PreS-Gr 3–Butterflies bloom as delicately as flowers in this story of beginnings, middles, and ends.

Audio

Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig. 1 cassette. 15 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1418-2. $10.

K-Gr 2–By Stephen Krensky. Young Abe Lincoln is all dressed up in his best suit and on his way to deliver an important speech. But as he walks along, he finds a pig stuck in a mudhole. Abe hates to see any animal suffer, but if he helps the pig, his clothes will get muddy. Based on an old folk tale.

Abraham Lincoln: Letters from a Slave Girl (Dear Mr. President Series). 2 cassettes. Live Oak Media. ISBN 0-87499-948-0. $18.95; w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-983-9: $25.95.

Gr 4-7–Fictionalized letters between a 12-year-old slave girl living on a South Carolina plantation and President Lincoln.

Agapanthus Hum and Major Bark. 1 cassette. 15 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1499-9. $10.

Gr 1-3–By Joy Cowley. Agapanthus gets a wiggly little dog for a pet. When she decides to take him to the dog show, she gets a big surprise.

All-American Girl. 4 cassettes. approx. 6:45 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0902-3. $32.

Gr 6 Up–Meg Cabot (The Princess Diaries) is back with her first novel for young adults.

American Tall Tales. 1 cassettes or 2 CDs. 2:25 hrs. Audio Bookshelf. ISBN 1-883332-77-X. cassette: $17.95, CD: $24.95.

Gr 4-7–By Mary Pope Osborne. Davy Crockett, Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and other larger-than-life American characters come alive.

And Sometimes Why. 3 cassettes. 3:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1721-1. $28.

Gr 5-8–Jack and Christy are almost in high school. Always a tomboy, Chris is suddenly turning into a beauty and all the boys are falling for her, including Jack. But does he really love her, or is he just afraid of losing her to another boy?

And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon. 1 cassette. 24:10 min. with hardcover book. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-6882-0. $27.95.

K-Gr 3 –By Janet Stevens and Susan Crummel Stevens. Every night Dish and Spoon run away. And every night they return…until tonight!

Anne of Green Gables (Story Theatre for Young Readers Series). 2 cassettes. 2:15 hrs. Prod. by Monterey Sound Works. Dist. by Monterey Media. ISBN 1-56994-533-0. $16.95.

Gr 4-6–Full cast adaptation.

Avalon Web of Magic 1: Circles in the Stream. 4 CDs. approx. 3:45 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0905-8. $33.

Gr 5 Up–By Shelly Roberts; read by Mandy Moore.

Bambi. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 52 min. Audio Bookshelf. ISBN 1-883332-78-8. cassette: $13.95, CD: $15.95.

K-Gr 4–Felix Salten's Bambi adapted by Janet Schulman.

Bandit's Moon. 2 cassettes. 3 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0736-4. $19.

Gr 3-6 –By Sid Fleischman. Annyrose travels to find her missing brother in golddigging territory and comes face-to-face with the legendary bandit, Joaquín Murieta. But instead of an enemy, she finds a friend in Joaquín.

The Big Carrot (Maggie and the Ferocious Beast Series). 1 cassette. 15 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1414-X. $10.

Gr 2-3–Stars of their very own Nickelodeon® television show, Maggie and the Ferocious Beast, along with their friend Hamilton Hocks, find themselves in an adventure where cooperation is a must.

Blues of Flats Brown. 1 cassette. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-941-3: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-940-5: $16.95; w/4 paperbacks & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-942-1: $37.95.

PreS-Gr 4–Flats and Caleb, blues-pickin' junkyard dogs, play street corners and small clubs from Memphis to New York City but can't seem to get away from their mean owner who keeps trying to drag them back home.

Boom Town. 1 cassette. 30 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9589-9. $10.

Gr 1-3–Sonia Levitin's sequel to Nine for California. The family has reunited with Pa in Californy. Amanda decides to bake a gooseberry pie. When the pie becomes a favorite of the local miners, Amanda's pie-selling business takes off.

The Breadwinner. 2 cassettes. approx. 3:15 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0974-0. $23.

Gr 5-8–Parvana is forbidden by the Taliban government to earn money as a girl, so she must transform herself into a boy and become the breadwinner. By Deborah Ellis.

Breaking Point. 4 cassettes. 5:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0812-4. $32.

Gr 6-10–Paul is new to Gate School, and when a star student and athlete invites Paul to join his elite circle, Paul must decide how far he'll go to be one of the gang. By Alex Flinn; read by Jason Harris.

The Call of the Wild (unabr.)(Classic Literature on CDs Series). 3 CDs. 3 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-221-5. $45.

Gr 4-12–Jack London's story of a dog in the Yukon gold rush.

Calling on Dragons (The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Series). 4 cassettes. 6 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0636-9. $32; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0792-6: $37.

Gr 5-9–The third book in The Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede; read by a full cast.

The Chicken Sisters. 1 cassette. 9:11 min. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-891-3: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-890-5: $16.95; w/4 paperback books & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-892-1: $37.95.

PreS-Gr 3–Three chicken sisters unwittingly outsmart a wolf in this twist on the big bad wolf tale.

Christina's Ghost. 2 cassettes. Live Oak Media. ISBN 0-87499-947-2: $18.95; w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-937-5: $39.95.

Gr 4-7–Christina and her Uncle forge a reluctant but touching relationship when the young girl spends the summer in his isolated mansion—and get caught up on a ghost hunt that may be linked to murders that took place in the house 30 years earlier.

Classic Poe (unabr.).(Classic Literature on CDs Series). 2 CDs. 2:30 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-232-0. $37.

Gr 5-12–Includes The Raven, The Bells, Annabel Lee, Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Cask of Ammontillado, MS. Found in a Bottle, The Pit and the Pendulum. Crackers. 1 cassette. 12 min. with hardcover book. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-6886-3. $26.90.

K-Gr 3–Crackers can't find a job because he likes mice and employers expect cats to chase mice. Fortunately for Crackers, the manager of the Squeak & Company Cheese Shop is a different kind of mouse.

The Crane's Story: Tales of Love from Japan. 1 CD. 54:06 min. Koto World. #KW006. $15.

Gr 5 Up–Three folktales from Japan told by Elizabeth Falconer and accompanied by Japanese koto music.

Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory (Carry Along Books & Cassette Favorites Series). 1 cassette. 17 min. with paperback book. Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0-618-21618-9. $9.95.

PreS-Gr 2–By H.A. Rey.

Different Just Like Me. 1 cassette. 30 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9030-7. $10.

Gr 1-3–By Lori Mitchell. In a week, April and her mother will take a train to her grandmother's house. As the days go by, April encounters people who are different sizes and shapes, and have different needs. At her grandmother's, April will see many flowers, each one as different as the people she has seen during the week.

Double Fudge (Fudge Series). 3 cassettes or 4 CDs. approx. 3 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0944-9. $23.

Gr 4-6–Fudge is back and he's discovered money in a big way. Written and read by Judy Blume.

The Dragonling. 1 cassette. 1 hr. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9447-7. $10.

Gr 2-4–Darek is envious when his older brother returns from a quest wearing dragon claws for a necklace. His brother has killed a Great Blue, the largest and most feared of all dragons. Only Darek knows that the slain beast has a newborn dragonling. Darek decides to return the dragonling to its home—a terrifying valley filled with deadly beasts.

Dragons and Kings. 1 cassette. 1:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9451-5. $10.

Gr 3-6–Darek, his pet dragon, and friends have returned from the Mountains of Krad to find their village under the control of Zarnak, a wicked tyrant. Zarnak forces Darek and his friends to lead him in a war against Krad. Darek fights to stop Zarnak and restore peace.

Drive-By. 1 cassette. 1:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0739-9. $12.

Gr 3-6 –Jimmy is dead—the victim of gang violence. He was accused of skimming drug-money. Jimmy's brother, Tito, knows how Jimmy felt about gangs. How could Jimmy have been involved with these criminals? Tito must find the missing money before the gang comes after him.

The Edge on the Sword. 6 cassettes. 7:45 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1457-3. $54.

Gr 7-10–The daughter of King Alfred, 15-year-old Aethelflaed, is faced with changing surroundings. Her people will soon be at war with the Danish Hordes. With the help of her tough new bodyguard, Aethelflaed learns to fight and goes on to become Lady of the Mercians.

Eight Cousins. 6 cassettes. 8 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1987-7. $54.

Gr 6-9–By Louisa May Alcott.

Everything on a Waffle. 2 cassettes. 3:15 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0715-2. $23.

Gr 3-5–2002 Newbery Honor book by Polly Horvath; read by Kathleen McInerney.

Facing the Future (Left Behind™ the Kids #4). 3 cassettes. 3:15 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1991-5. $28.

Gr 6-9 –Ever since the Rapture, four teenagers have been focusing on Christ's return. When they hear one man's eyewitness account of the nightmares he has seen, they are also driven to discover the identity of the Antichrist.

Fair Weather. 3 cassettes. approx. 3:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/ Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0952-X. $30.

Gr 4-6 –Amidst the wonders of the 1893 Chicago's World Fair, Rosie discovers herself and the world. By Richard Peck.

Feathers in the Wind and Other Jewish Tales. 1 CD. 65 min. Susan Stone, Storyteller. $15.

K-Gr 6 –Eight Jewish mystical and folk tales are enhanced by original musical accompaniment. Told in English sprinkled with some Hebrew and Yiddish.

Feather Boy. 4 cassettes. 5:27 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0725-X. $32.

Gr 5-9 –Robert Nobel's search for the truth about the boarded-up Chance House begins in the topfloor flat with a few small feathers. By Nicky Singer; read by Philip Franks.

Fireman Small (Carry Along Book & Cassette Favorites Series). 1 cassette. 17 min. with paperback book. Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0-618-21619-7. $9.95.

PreS-Gr 2 –By Wong Herbert Yee.

Five Creatures. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 7 min. Weston Woods. cassette, ISBN 1-55592-827-7: $7.95; w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-147-7: $24.95. CD, ISBN 1-55592-894-3: $12.95; w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-148-5: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 2–Three people and two cats form a cozy quintet in Emily Jenkins' picture book based on a venn-diagram of her own family. It playfully charts comparisons between five family members' varied talents and tastes.

Forged by Fire. 3 cassettes. 3:45 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0892-1. $34.

Gr 4-6–By Sharon Draper. At the age of nine, Gerald learns that his mama is being released from prison and wants him back. Suddenly, he must live with her and an abusive stepfather. When Gerald learns a terrible secret about his stepfather and his half-sister, he has to find the courage to do what's right.

The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs. 3 cassettes. 3:45 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1427-1. $28.

Gr 3-6–Cynthia DeFelice continues the story of Allie Nicholas, a sixth-grader with the ability to see ghosts. After helping the ghost of a young girl solve a murder, Allie is approached by another spirit to do the same for him. Allie learns that ghosts are not always what they seem to be.

Going to Grandma's (Raggedy Ann & Andy Series). 1 cassette. 15 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0204-4. $10.

Gr 1-3 –When Marcella decides to visit her grandma, Raggedy Ann and Andy get to go along. That means they'll be flying in an airplane!

Gracie's Girl. 4 cassettes. 5 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1468-9. $37.

Gr 5-8–Bess Cunningham has never been popular, but now she's got a new style with plenty of unique clothes. She couldn't care less about the volunteer work her parents do at a soup kitchen until she meets Grace, a homeless woman. Grace helps Bess realize there are more important things in life than trying to win friends.

Granny's Wonderful Chair. 3 cassettes. 3:18 hrs. Audio Book Contractors. ISBN 1-55685-674-1. $24.95.

Gr 1-4–By Frances Browne. Includes "The Christmas Cuckoo," "The Lords of the White and Grey Castles," "The Greedy Shepherd," "The Story of Fairyfoot," "The Story of Childe Charity," etc.

The Great Brain. 3 cassettes. 4:39 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0735-7. $30; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0859-0: $35.

Gr 3-5–The Great Brain has a knack for thinking up schemes that will always find a way to turn it to his advantage. By John D. Fitzgerald; read by Ron McLarty.

The Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog! 1 cassette. 8 min. with hardcover book. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-6890-1. $26.90.

K-Gr 3–Gracie Rose is out of her yard, and no one in town can catch her. How can a quiet little dog cause such a noisy uproar?

The Hardy Boys #1: The Tower Treasure. 2 cassettes. approx. 3:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0767-5. $23.

Gr 4-6–After a dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stashed "in the tower," the Hardy boys make an astonishing discovery. By Franklin W. Dixon; read by Bill Irwin.

The Hardy Boys #2: The House on the Cliff. 2 cassettes. approx. 3:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0770-5. $23.

Gr 4-6–Mr. Hardy disappears and it's up to the Hardy boys to discover the truth. By Franklin W. Dixon; ready by Bill Irwin.

Harper & Moon. 5 cassettes. 6 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9660-7. $45.

Gr 5-8–In the days prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, two boys, Harper and Moon, become friends. When a blustery snowstorm hits Eastern Washington, Moon is missing. Harper risks his own life to search for his friend. But he finds their mutual friend, Olinger, dead, in a snowbank—and Moon is there. Their friendship is put to the test.

Hello, Claudia! 3 cassettes. 3:45 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-2227-4. $28.

Gr 2-4–By Barbara Brooks Wallace. Claudia and Janice are best friends and have been in the same class at school. When Janice moves away, Claudia must start fourth grade without her and look for ways they can still stay close.

Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move. 1 cassette. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-965-0: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-964-2: $16.95; w/4 paperback books & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-966-9: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 3–Henry is a big help to his cousin Annie when he realizes she has the moving day jitters.

Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers. 1 cassette. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-957-X: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-956-1: $16.95; w/4 paperback books & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-958-8: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 3–Henry and his dog Mudge become spies.

Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan. 1 cassette. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-969-3: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-968-5: $16.95; w/4 paperback books & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-970-7: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 3–Henry's father helps him participate in a snowman-building contest.

Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night. 1 cassette. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-961-8: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-960-X: $16.95; w/4 paperback books & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-962-6: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 3–Mudge and Henry and his parents are off on a camping trip.

Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night. 1 cassette. 15 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9978-9. $10.

K-Gr 2–Henry, his parents, and his dog Mudge are go camping at Bear Lake. They will cook on a campfire, sleep in a tent—but will they see a bear?

Hoot. 4 cassettes. approx. 6:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0923-6. $32.

Gr 6 Up–Roy, the new kid in town, is intrigued by a boy he sees running away from the school bus with no books and no shoes. Roy is determined to uncover the mystery. By Carl Hiaasen.

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? 1 cassette or 1 CD. 4:04 min. Weston Woods. cassette, ISBN 1-55592-958-3: $7.95; w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-099-3: $24.95. CD, ISBN 1-55592-938-9: $12.95; w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-138-8: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 1 –Story about bedtime rituals.

I Love You Like Crazy Cakes. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 7:42 min. Weston Woods. cassette, ISBN 1-55592-962-1: $7.95, w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-095-0: $24.95. CD, ISBN 1-55592-936-2: $12.95, w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-135-3: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 3 –Based on the author's trip to China to adopt a baby girl, this is the story of a mother's love and a baby's smile as they become each other's family.

Imogene's Antlers. 1 cassette. 12:30 min. with hardcover book. Spoken Arts. $26.90.

K-Gr 3 –By David Small. Imogene wakes up one morning to discover she has grown antlers. One morning, after a good night's sleep, Imogene's problem appears to be resolved…or is it?

In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen (The Cobble Street Cousins Series). 1 cassette. 30 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9584-8. $10.

Gr 2-4–By Cynthia Rylant. Lily, Rosie, and Tess are spending the summer with Aunt Lucy and decide to start a cookie company. Soon they have baked dozens of cookies and have made some wonderful new friends, including a shy man who has a crush on Aunt Lucy! Now the cousins are cooking up plans to get them together.

In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall. 1 cassette. 16:35 min. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-895-6: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-894-8: $16.95; w/4 paperback books & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-896-4: $37.95.

PreS-Gr 4–This collection of poetry honoring African-American fathers melds a variety of visual images with poems by such writers as Angela Johnson and Davida Adedjouma.

It's Justin Time, Amber Brown. 1 cassette. 16:49 min. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-907-3: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-906-5: $16.95; w/4 paperback books & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-908-1: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 2–This easy-reader goes back to when Amber is turning seven and wants nothing more than a watch. Her best friend, Justin, has no regard for keeping time, much to Amber's dismay.

Jake Drake (Bully Buster Series). 1 cassette. 1 hr. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-4025-0929-4. $10.

Gr 2-4–By Andrew Clement. Fourth-grader Jake Drake has always been a bully magnet. When a new kid named Link comes to Jake's class, Jake finds out that he's a Superbully!

Jake Drake Know-It All. 1 cassette. 1:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0931-6. $10.

Gr 1-3–By Andrew Clements. Third-grader Jake Drake has always been good with computers. The local computer store is sponsoring his elementary school's science fair, and the grand prize is a new computer. Jake needs an idea and a partner.

Jeremy: The Tale of and Honest Bunny. 1 cassette. 1:15 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0786-0. $14.

Gr 2-4–By Jan Karon. Putting the finishing touches on her latest creation, Lydia sews the last silver button on the handsome blue suit coat—and names the bunny Jeremy. After she tells him that he is an honest bunny, he comes to life.

John Coltrane's Giant Steps. 1 cassette. with hardcover book. Live Oak Media. ISBN 0-87499-973-1. $25.95.

PreS-Gr 4–Jazz great John Coltrane's classic "Giant Steps" serves as the backdrop to this treatment with the printed page as the stage, and sheets of color to match Coltrane's "sheets of sound."

The Journey. 1 cassette. with hardcover book. Live Oak Media. ISBN 0-87499-923-5. $25.95.

PreS-Gr 3–A young Amish girl, her mother, and a friend take a trip from their farm home to Chicago. The experience is recalled through diary entries that contrast the child's reactions to the wonders of the city against related images from home.

Judy Moody Gets Famous. 1 cassette. 1:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-2020-4. $10.

K-Gr 3–Judy wants to be famous after seeing her classmate Jessica in the newspaper for winning the spelling bee. After several hilarious attempts at stardom, Judy is finally contented with the satisfaction of helping others.

Junebug and the Reverend. 3 cassettes. 4:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-5025-9. $28.

Gr 4-6–Eleven-year-old Junebug and his mother have moved from the dangerous projects to a safe apartment complex.

But not all the changes are easy for the young boy.

Junie B. Jones Collection: Books 1-4. 2 cassettes. 2:46 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0683-0. $23; also avail. w/paperbacks & tchr's. guide.

K-Gr 4–Junie B. is headed for first grade with four more adventures: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business, Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying.

Junie B. Jones Collection: Books 17-20. 2 cassettes. approx. 2:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0965-1. $23; also avail. w/paperback books.

K-Gr 4–Junie B. back is headed for first grade with four more adventures: Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl, Junie B. Jones, First Grader (at last!), Junie B. Jones, First Grader: Boss of Lunch, Junie B. Jones, First Grader: Toothless Wonder. By Barbara Park; read by Lana Quintal.

Kidnapped (Adventure Theatre Series). 2 cassettes. 2 hrs. Prod. by Monterey SoundWorks. Dist. by Monterey Media. ISBN 1-56994-536-5. $16.95.

Gr 5-7–Hoodwinked by a villainous Uncle and swept into slavery aboard a ship bound for the Americas, a young man embarks on a great adventures.

Lioness Rampant (Song of the Lioness Quartet Series). 3 cassettes. approx. 5 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0611-3. $30.

Gr 5-8–The fourth and final volume in the Song of the Lioness quartet. By Tamora Pierce; read by Trini Alvarado.

Lord of the Deep. 3 cassettes. 4:15 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9361-6. $28.

Gr 5-8 –By Graham Salisbury. Off the island of Hawaii, 13-year-old Mikey is a deckhand on his step-dad's charter fishing boat. Mikey works hard and diligently. But the charter guests' disrespect and rudeness is pushing him to take a stand.

Lord of the Nutcracker Men. 5 cassettes. 6:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9788-3. $45.

Gr 5-8–By Iain Lawrence. Johnny's toymaker father has volunteered in the British Army during WWI. His spirits are high as he completes basic training, but his tone becomes grim once he reaches the front. To ease his son's worries, Johnny's dad carves him little figurines that reflect his experiences in the war. Comprised of letters from his father, followed by Johnny's feelings.

Love, Ruby Lavender. 3 cassettes. 3:58 min. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0718-7. $30.

Gr 3-5–A timeless story about life and death and the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. By Deborah Wiles; read by Judith Ivey.

Magic Tree House® Collection: Vol. 4. 2 cassettes. 2:35 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0705-5. $23.

K-Gr 4–Jack and Annie are back with four adventures:Vacation Under the Volcano, Day of the Dragon King, Viking Ships at Sunrise, Hour of the Olympics. Written and read by Mary Pope Osborne.

Magic Tree House® Collection: Vol. 5. 2 cassettes. 2:49 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tapes/ Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0805-1. $23; also avail. w/paperback books.

K-Gr 4–Jack and Annie return with four more adventures: Tonight on the Titanic, Buffalo Before Breakfast, Tigers at Twilight, Dingoes at Dinnertime. Written and read by Mary Pope Osbourne.

Magic Tree House® Collection: Vol. 6. 2 cassettes. approx. 2:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0914-7. $23; also avail. w/paperback books.

K-Gr 4–Jack and Annie are have four more adventures: Civil War on Sunday, Revolutionary War on Wednesday, Twister on Tuesday, Earthquake in the Early Morning. Written and read by Mary Pope Osburne.

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (Adventure Theatre Series). 2 cassettes. 2:17 hrs. Prod. by Monterey SoundWorks. Dist. Monterey Media. ISBN 1-56994-534-9. $16.95.

Gr 5-9–Full-cast adaptation.

The Million Dollar Kick. 3 cassettes. 3:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-5509-9. $28.

Gr 4-6–By Dan Gutman. Whisper Nelson hates sports. So when she wins a chance to kick a goal past a professional soccer star for a $1 million prize, she is torn. If she tries it, she could humiliate herself and end up looking like a total failure…but what if she wins?

Milo's Hat Trick. 1 cassette. 10 min. with hardcover book. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-6889-8. $26.90.

K-Gr 3–By Jon Agee. Milo the Magician has a bear in his hat. All Milo has to do is whistle and the bear will jump out, astonishing the crowd at the Rialto Theatre.

Minnie and Moo and the Musk of Zorro. 1 cassette. 19:50 min. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-919-7: $29.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-918-9: $16.95; w/4 paperbacks & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-920-0: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 4–It's Zorro del Moo and her sidekick Dolores del Zorro del Minnie to the rescue when the bovine buddies masquerade to set things right on the farm.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish. 1 cassette. 15 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9011-0. $10.

Gr 1-3–Mr. Putter buys some fish at the store. Tabby is happy. But soon Tabby is so twitchy that Mr. Putter calls Mrs. Teaberry who has a very relaxing solution to Tabby's problem.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane. 1 cassette. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1420-4. $10.

Gr 1-3–Mr. Putter has always loved planes. And he still loves to play with toys—even though he's pretty old. While visiting the toy store with his cat, he decides to buy a remote-controlled biplane. Listen as Mr. Putter and Tabby take off for an exciting adventure.

Molly and the Magic Wishbone. 1 cassette. 12 min. with hardcover book. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-6888-X. $26.95.

K-Gr 3–By Barbara McClintock. When Molly finds a magic bone in her fish at dinner, her brothers and sisters want to know what she will wish for. Molly decides to wait until she knows exactly what she wants.

More Adventures of the Great Brain. 3 cassettes. 3:24 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0746-2. $30; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0860-4: $35.

Gr 3-5–J. D. idolizes his older brother Tom, a.k.a. The Great Brain, a silver-tongued con artist with a genius for making a profit. By John D. Fitzgerald; read by Ron McLarty.

Mossflower. 9 cassettes. 11:45 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0652-X. $87.

Gr 5 Up–Brian Jacques' prequel to Redwall.

Nancy Drew #1: The Secret of the Old Clock. 2 cassettes. approx . 3:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0755-1. $23.

Gr 4-6–Nancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will. By Caroline Keene; read by Laura Linney.

Nancy Drew #2: The Hidden Staircase. 2 cassettes. approx. 3:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0758-6. $23.

Gr 4-6 –Nancy Drew is out to solve the mysterious happenings at an old stone mansion. By Caroline Keene; read by Laura Linney.

Odysseus and the Tale of Troy (unabr.) (Unabridged Classic Literature on CDs Series). 5 CDs. 6:19 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-298-3. $55.

Gr 4-8–A retelling of stories fromThe Illiad and The Odyssey.

Oliver. 1 cassette. 10:46 min. with paperback book. Live Oak Media. ISBN 0-87499-902-2. $16.95; w/4 paperbacks & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-904-9: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 2 –Oliver has always wanted to be a dancing elephant, but what will he do when he finds out the circus has enough elephants?

The 101 Dalmatians. 3 cassettes. 4:33 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0673-3. $30; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0791-8: $35.

Gr 3-5 –The original story by Dodie Smith read by Martin Jarvis.

The Other Dog. 1 cassette. 12 min. with hardcover book. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-6893-6. $26.90.

K-Gr 3–By Madeleine L'Engle. Touche L'Engle-Franklin is a dog. His mistress went away for several days, and came back with another dog, or was it?

Picture of Hollis Wood. 3 cassettes. approx. 3:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0920-1. $30.

Gr 4-6 –Hollis Wood, a 12-year-old foster child, is usually on the run—this time she's taking Josie, an elderly artist, with her. By Patricia Reilly Giff.

The Prince and the Pauper (Story Theatre for Young Readers Series). 2 cassettes. 2:15 hrs. Prod. by Monterey SoundWorks. Dist. by Monterey Media. ISBN 1-56994-537-3. $16.95.

Gr 4-6–A sheltered Prince learns that life is not what he had thought, while an uneducated Pauper nervously prepares to rule a country in the wake of the King's passing.

Princess in Love (The Princess Diaries Series). 3 cassettes. 5:04 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0712-8. $30.

Gr 5-9–Princess Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo is back again, and being a princess in love is not the fairy-tale it's supposed to be…or is it? By Meg Cabot; read by Anne Hathaway.

The Pumpkin Book. 1 cassette. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-945-6: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-944-8: $16.95; w/4 paperbacks & tchr's. guide: ISBN 0-87499-946-4 $37.95.

PreS-Gr 3–Gail Gibbons describes the pumpkin—how it's planted, grown, harvested, and its cultural significance.

Pure Dead Magic. 4 cassettes. 5:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1024-1. $37.

Gr 5-8–By Debi Gliori. Signor Strega-Borgia is missing, and Signora Strega-Borgia is busy at witch school. Their three children are in the care of a too-perfect nanny.

Soon, the older two children find themselves trying to rescue Damp, the youngest, locate their father, and avoid a gangster in a bunny suit.

Rackety Packety House and the Story of Prince Fairy Foot. 2 cassettes. approx. 2 hrs. Audio Book Contractors. ISBN 1-55685-717-9. $20.95.

Gr 2-4–By Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The Rag and Bone Shop. 2 cassettes. 3 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1028-4. $19.

Gr 6-9–By Robert Cormier. A seven-year-old girl has been murdered. The police call in a master interrogator to question 12-year-old Jason. Although Jason is innocent, as the questioning becomes more subtle and probing, the goal shifts from finding justice to gaining a confession at any cost.

Remembering Mog. 3 cassettes. 4 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1436-0. $28.

Gr 5-7–Annie's older sister, Mog, was killed by a robber the night before her graduation. As her own graduation approaches, Annie is torn between excitement for her future and guilt that she will now move into a life her sister never had a chance to know.

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Toomai of the Elephants (unabr.) (Classic Literature on CDs Series). 1 CD. 70 min. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-316-5. $32.

Gr 2-5–By Rudyard Kipling.

Rowan and the Travelers. 3 cassettes. 4 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9989-4. $28.

Gr 3-6 –The Travelers usually come to Rin every few years. So it seems strange when they decide to visit two years in a row. After they arrive, a mysterious spell begins trapping the people of Rin in a deep sleep. Rowan must figure out what's happening.

Rowan of Rin. 3 cassettes. 4 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9983-5. $28.

Gr 3-6–The mountain stream that provides water for the village of Rin has stopped flowing. Six villagers and a terrified boy named Rowan must climb to the top and figure out what happened. Legend tells of a fierce dragon that lives at the mountain's peak.

Run the Blockade. 3 cassette. 3:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1333-X. $28.

Gr 5-8–By G. Clifton Wisler. When his father dies at sea, 14-year-old Henry must provide for the family. He takes a post as lookout on a British steam-powered blockade runner during the American Civil War.

Sabriel. 7 cassettes. 10:40 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0563-X. $45; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0794-9: $51.

Gr 5-8 –Sabriel enters the Old Kingdom, where the dead refuse to stay dead, to find her father. By Garth Nix; read by Tim Curry.

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. 1 cassette. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1984-2. $12.

Gr 2-4–Sadako was born in Hiroshima shortly before the atomic bomb was dropped. She had dreams of becoming the fastest runner in the school, until the atomic-bomb sickness began to affect her.

Saffy's Angel. 3 cassettes. 4:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0824-8. $30.

Gr 4-6–After Saffy that she is adopted, she sets out on an adventurous search for her angel, who is the key to her past. By Hilary McKay; read by Julie Sawlha.

Sands of Time: A Hermux Tantamog Adventure™. 4 cassettes. approx. 5:45 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0884-1. $32.

Gr all levels –Hermux Tantamoq is out to discover the royal library of an ancient kingdom of cats. By Michael Hoeye; read by Campbell Scott.

Saving Sweetness. 1 cassette. 12:49 min. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-899-9: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-898-0: $16.95; w/4 paperbacks & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-900-6: $33.95.

PreS-Gr 4–A resourceful little orphan convinces the sheriff to rescue her from mean Mrs. Sump and adopt her in this tale read by Tom Bodett.

Say Yes. 3 cassettes. 4:08 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0818-3. $30.

Gr 4-7–The story of a preteen on her own bravely making choices for the first time in her life. By Audrey Columbis; read by Ariadne Meyers.

School Day Adventure (Raggedy Ann & Andy Series). 1 cassette. 15 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0200-1. $10.

K-Gr 1–Marcella's kindergarten class is having show-and-tell. When the students leave for lunch, Raggedy Ann & Andy join Mac the toy truck for a drive around the school. But they get lost, and lunch is almost over!

The School Story. 2 cassettes. 3:17 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0676-8. $23.

Gr 4-6 –Twelve-year-old Natalie is determined to get her book. By Andrew Clements; read by Spencer Kayden.

The Scream Museum. 3 cassettes. 3:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1811-0. $28.

Gr 5-8–By Paul Zindel. P.C. Hawke and his partner are on their toughest case yet. Their friend Tom has been accused of murdering a biologist at the Museum of Natural History. They uncover a strange artifact and a huge arachnid at the heart of the mystery.

Secret Heart. 3 cassettes. approx. 3:45 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0946-5. $30.

Gr 5-8–A tattered circus comes to town and Joey's world will never be the same again. By David Almond.

Sheila Rae, the Brave. 1 cassette. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-953-7: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-952-9: $16.95; w/4 paperbacks & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-954-5: $33.95.

PreS-Gr 3–The challenge of facing fears head on is humorously conveyed when Sheila Rae, a fearless and boastful mouse, decides to take a new route home from school, and wanders into unfamiliar territory.

A Single Shard. 3 cassettes. 3:11 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0702-0. $30.

Gr 5 Up–2002 Newbery Award-winning tale of an orphan named Tree-ear whose courage and perseverance lead to great rewards. By Linda Sue Park; read by Graeme Malcolm.

Son of the Mob. 4 cassettes. approx. 5:45 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0971-6. $32.

Gr 4-6–A reluctant high school mafia prince falls for a girl whose father is an FBI agent. By Gordon Korman.

The Spy Wore Shades. 4 cassettes. 5:15 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1453-0. $37.

Gr 4-6–Sequel to Silverwing. Shade, a silverwing bat, is searching for his father when he discovers a huge glass building. Scores of bats are living there, safe from danger from owls and free to enjoy the daylight. But this safety comes with a price.

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon. 1 cassette. 7 min. with hardcover book. Spoken Arts. ISBN 0-8045-6891-X. $25.95.

K-Gr 3–Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buckteeth and a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud. When a bully picks on her at school, she knows what to do.

Star Wars®: Attack of the Clones Junior Novelization. 3 cassettes. 4:15 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0857-4. $30; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0857-4: $35.

Gr 3 Up–Anakin Skywalker is 19 and facing temptations of love, violence, betrayal, honor, and the dark side of the Force. By Patricia C. Wrede; read by Jonathan Davies.

Star Wars® Jedi Quest #1: The Way of the Apprentice. 2 cassettes. 3:16 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0830-2. $23.

Gr 3-7–Traces the emergence and education of Anakin Skywalker. By Jude Watson; read by Jonathan Davis.

A Step from Heaven. 3 cassettes. 3:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0722-5. $30.

Gr 5 Up–2002 Michael L. Printz Award-winning story of Korean born Young Ju Park and her family's assimilation into American culture. By An Na; read by Jina Oh.

The Stray Dog. 1 cassette. with hardcover book. Live Oak Media. ISBN 0-87499-927-8. $25.95.

PreS-Gr 2–This Caldecott Honor book follows a family who chances upon a scruffy stray dog during a weekend picnic and resolves to give him a good home.

The Summer of Riley. 3 cassettes. 4 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-8975-9. $28.

Gr 4-6–By Eve Bunting. When 11-year-old William goes to the pound, he picks out Riley, a yellow lab. When Riley chases a neighbor's aging horse, the animal control officer takes him away. Now William must find a way to keep his dog from being destroyed.

Sunswing. 7 cassettes. 9 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0754-2. $61.

Gr 5-9 –Shade, a young silverwing bat, is searching for his father when he discovers a huge glass building. Scores of bats are living there, safe from danger from owls and free to enjoy the daylight. But this safety comes with a price.

Syndney, Invincible. 3 cassettes. 3:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-2239-8. $28.

Gr 5-8 –Sequel to Colby Rodowsky's Sydney, Herself. Sydney is starting her junior year at Hawthorne Hills High School, and everything seems to be going so well. But life has a funny way of taking a different turn when you least expect it.

The Tailor of Gloucester. 1 cassette. 30 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-2734-6. $10.

Gr 2-4–By Beatrix Potter.

Taking Charge. 1 cassette. 30 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9590-2. $10.

K-Gr 3 –By Sonia Levitin. When Grandma back in Missouri takes ill, and Mama leaves California to take care of her, it's up to Amanda to look after the family. Soon Baby Nathan proves to be more trouble than Amanda ever imagined—what should she do?

The Tale of Samuel Whiskers—Or, The Roly-Poly Pudding. 1 cassette. 30 min. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1653-3. $10.

K-Gr 2–By Beatrix Potter. Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit can's keep track of her three kittens—Moppet, Mittens, and Tom. On baking day, Tom is missing. She will need the help of John Joiner and his saw to find Tom, and discover what is making the roly-poly sounds coming from the attic.

Talking to Dragons (The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Series). 4 cassettes. 5:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0639-3. $32.

Gr 5-9–The fourth and final volume in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. By Patricia C. Wrede; read by a full cast.

Then Again, Maybe I Won't. 2 cassettes. 3:05 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0720-9. $23; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0796-9: $28.

Gr 6-9–This Judy Blume classic has been reissued with new cover art and a new narrator, Justin Long.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 7 min. Weston Woods. cassette, ISBN 1-55592-828-5: $7.95, w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-145-0: $24.95. CD, ISBN 1-55592-895-1: $12.95, w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-146-9: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 2–Everyone's favorite poem about an old lady with the ever-expanding stomach who swallowed everything from a fly to a cat to a cow to a horse.

The Thief Lord. 6 cassettes. approx. 9 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0977-5. $40.

Gr 5-9–Prosper and Bo are orphans on the run from their cruel aunt and uncle. They meet a mysterious 13-year-old boy who calls himself the "Thief Lord." By Cornelia Funke.

Thomas Jefferson: Letters from a Philadelphia Bookworm (Dear Mr. President Series). 2 cassettes. Live Oak Media. ISBN 0-87499-949-9. $18.95; w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-989-8: $25.95.

Gr 4-7 –Fictionalized letters between a 12-year-old girl living in Philadelphia and President Jefferson present their respective lives and explore the issues and events of the early 1800s.

Three Days. 3 cassettes. 4:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0939-1. $28.

Gr 4-7–In this thriller by Donna Jo Napoli, Jackie and her dad are enjoying a trip in Italy when suddenly her dad collapses at the wheel of their rental car. Now, Jackie is in a car with two strangers who don't speak English, and it doesn't look like they are headed for help. Jackie struggles to understand who these people are.

The Time Machine (Adventure Theatre Series). 2 cassettes. 1:48 hrs. Prod. by Monterey SoundWorks. Dist. by Monterey Media. ISBN 1-56994-535-7. $16.95.

Gr 5 Up–H.G. Wells' timeless adventure.

Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamog Adventure™. 4 cassettes. 5:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0874-7. $32.

Gr all levels –Hermux Tantamoq, watchmaker, is caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse that pits him against an eccentric cosmetics tycoon and a sinister plastic surgeon. By Michael Hoeye; read by Cambell Scott.

Treasure Island (unabr.). (Classic Literature on CDs Series). 5 CDs. 6 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-361-0. $50.

Gr 5-12–Robert Louis Stevenson's classic.

26 Fairmount Avenue: Books 1-4. 3 cassettes. 3:57 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape. ISBN 0-8072-0552-4. $30.

K-Gr 4 –Tomie dePaola brings his childhood memories to audio in this collection of the first four books from his series.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Adventure Theatre Series). 2 cassettes. 2:51 hrs. Prod. by Monterey SoundWorks. Dist. by Monterey Media. ISBN 1-56994-532-2. $16.95.

Gr 5 Up–Full cast adaptation of Jules Verne's classic.

Tyler on Prime Time. 2 cassettes. 3:25 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0697-0. $23.

Gr 4-6–Tyler Stewart discovers the road to fame is paved with some surprises. By Steve Atinsky; read by Max Casella.

Unanana and the Elephant—Stories and Songs by Regi Carpenter. 1 CD. 67 min. Soaring Stories. #4. $15 (+ $3 s/h).

K-Gr 6–A collection of world stories and songs for families with children. The CD is interspersed with African drumming and song, chants, rhymes and raps. The stories and songs progress from lively and danceable to a comforting, calm African lullaby.

Waiting for Wings. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 7 min. Weston Woods. cassette, ISBN 1-55592-826-9: $7.95, w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-151-5: $24.95. CD, ISBN 1-55592-893-5: $12.95, w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-151-5: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 3–Butterflies bloom as delicately as flowers in this story of beginnings, middles, and ends.

A Week in the Woods. 3 cassettes. approx. 4:15 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0962-7. $30.

Gr 4-6–Mark Chelmsley IV puts his (and his teacher Mr. Maxwell's) survival skills to the test when he runs off into the woods on a school camping trip. By Andrew Clements.

What a Trip, Amber Brown. 1 cassette. 16:37 min. Live Oak Media. w/hardcover book, ISBN 0-87499-911-1: $25.95; w/paperback book, ISBN 0-87499-910-3: $16.95; w/4 paperbacks & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-87499-912-X: $29.95.

PreS-Gr 2–Almost second graders Amber Brown and best friend Justin Daniels are headed for a family vacation in the "Poke a nose."

What Would Joey Do? (Joey Pigza Trilogy). 3 cassettes. approx. 4 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0949-X. $30.

Gr 4-8 –Joey discovers that settling down isn't working because the people around him keep winding him up. Written and read by Jack Gantos.

Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? 1 cassette or 1 CD. 22 min. Weston Woods. cassette, ISBN 1-55592-824-2: $7.95, w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-158-2: $24.95, w/paperback book, ISBN 1-55592-154-X: $12.95. CD, ISBN 1-55592-930-3: $12.95, w/hardcover book, ISBN 1-55592-159-0: $29.95, w/paperback book, ISBN 1-55592-153-1: $18.95.

Gr 2-6–In the days of Colonial America, Samuel Adams liked to wander around Boston talking to people about how much he didn't like England. "Why don't you get a horse?" his cousin John would ask. But Sam wasn't interested—until John told him that he should ride a horse for the good of his country.

Windcatcher. 2 cassettes. 2:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-1981-8. $22.

Gr 3-5–By Avi. Tony has just learned to sail, and he loves exploring the tiny islands that lie just off the Connecticut coast. One day, he sees two people diving nearby, and finds that they will do almost anything to keep him from seeing what they have found.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond. 4 cassettes. approx. 6:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0749-7. $32; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0862-0: $37.

Gr 4-7–Kit Tyler's friendship with the old woman, known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond, leads to her being accused of witchcraft. By Elizabeth George Speare.

The Wizard's Dilemma (Wizardy Series). 8 cassettes. 10:30 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-1238-4. $71.

Gr 5-8–By Diane Duane. Nita is practicing magic again, but this time it's personal—her mother has cancer. And her best friend and wizard partner Kit is not speaking to her. Can Nita face her arch enemy to save her mom?

The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Song of the Lioness Quartet Series). 4 cassettes. 5:31 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0608-3. $32; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0797-7: $37.

Gr 5-8–In the third story in the quartet, Alanna of Trebond heads out to seek adventure in the desert of Tortall. By Tamora Pierce; read by Trini Alvarado.

Zazoo. 4 cassettes. approx. 6:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0840-X. $32.

Gr 6-10–One morning, a boy on a bicycle rides into Zazoo's small village and many stories begin to unfold. By Richard Mosher.

Video

Ambrose Bierce's Civil War Series (Set). 2 videos. 62 min. Prod. by Center for Understanding Media. Dist. by Monterey Media. ISBN 1-56994-123-8. $34.95 set. Includes: Occurrence at Owl Creek; Parker Adderson, Philosopher. Gr 7 Up–An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge begins on an isolated bridge and envelops a journey through the mind and dreams of a man facing death. Parker Addison, Philosopher is a confessed spy whose philosophizing about his fate forces his executioner to confront his own mortality—and take a hard look at the death that awaits every soldier, and every human being.

The Cazalets (Masterpiece Theatre Series). 3 videos. 6 hrs. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-854-7. $39.95.

Gr 9 Up–A family portrait based on Elizabeth Jane Howard's family epic. Birth, death, marriage, adultery, dementia, intrigue, and war play roles in the lives of three generations united by blood and splintered by war.

Edgar Allan Poe's Ligeia (Globalstage Theatre Adventures Series). video. 1:30 hrs. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Globalstage. ISBN 1-892045-12-5. $30.

Gr 6-12–An adaption of Poe's short story. A distraught widower remarries while still in mourning. Wanting to "replace" his dead Ligeia, he brings home a new wife who looks like the first one, but has a different personality.

An Enemy of the People (Globalstage Theatre Adventures Series). video. 2 hrs. (closed captioned). Globalstage. ISBN 1-892045-10-9. $30.

Gr 6-12– Based on the 1895 script by Henrik Ibsen, this video examines the responsibility of a citizen to stand up against industrial and corporate corruption.

History of American Literature (Series). 4 videos. range: 20-30 min. with tchr's. guide, blackline masters. CLEARVUE/eav. price unavail.

Gr 7-12–Writers, works, themes, events, and ideas are discussed in the historical and cultural context of each time period.

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: A Great Deliverance (Mystery! Series). 2 videos. 3 hrs. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-932-2. $29.95.

Gr 9 Up–The gruesome murder of a country farmer is a puzzling case, but it's Inspector Lynley's new partner, Sgt. Barbara Havers who's proving indecipherable. Based on the mystery by Elizabeth George.

The Jungle (Great Books Series). video. 26 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-268-7. $39.95.

Gr 7-12–Upton Sinclair's groundbreaking expose of Chicago's meatpacking industry was a horror story of unsanitary conditions, food poisoning, and child labor abuse. Learn what led Sinclair into this turn-of-the-century "urban jungle" and how his book prompted Congress to pass the first food safety laws.

The Murder of Stephen Lawrence (Masterpiece Theatre Series). video. 2 hrs. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-931-4. $19.95.

Gr 9 Up–After the racially motivated killing of their son in London in 1993, Neville and Doreen Lawrence embarked on a frustrating quest for answers and convictions. The mishandling of his case led to the examination of a floundering justice system and a culture that had long-tolerated racism and violence.

My Uncle Silas (Masterpiece Theatre Series). video. 2 hrs. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-855-5. $19.95.

Gr 9 Up–When his 10-year-old nephew comes to spend the summer in the English countryside, Silas proves that life is an adventure for the young…and young at heart.

Reading Frenzy: Teens Reveal the Thrill of Reading. video. 25 min. Blue Canyon Prods. #BCV108. $19.95 (+ $4 s/h).

Gr 7-12–Interviews with teens who read independently sharing their enthusiasm and their favorite books.

The Right Stuff (Great Books Series). video. 26 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. ISBN 1-58738-269-5. $39.95.

Gr 7-12–It all started with a lonely astronaut perched on top of a 16-story rocket full of boiling oxygen. Writer Tom Wolfe wanted to know what "makes a man willing to sit up on top of an enormous Roman candle." See what Wolfe learned when he looked at the lives of America's first astronauts—John Glenn, Alan Shepard, and Gordon Cooper.

The Road from Coorain (Masterpiece Theatre Series). video. 2 hrs. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-879-2. $19.95.

Gr 7 Up–Australia is the setting for this portrait of a young woman who transcends personal tragedy and her mother's invisible shackles to achieve more than she ever dreamed possible.

Shakespeare's Soliloquies. video. 35 min. Prod. by Monterey Movie Co. Dist. by Monterey Media. ISBN 1-56994-190-4. $24.95.

Gr 7 Up–Join a troupe of actors in various stages of rehearsal, presenting some of the bard's most poignant speeches.

Audio

The Adventures of Don Quixote de La Mancha. 25 cassettes. 37:35 hrs. Audio Book Contractors. $161.80 (Rental: $53.90).

Gr 6 Up–By Miguel de Cervantes.

Angel of Mercy. 3 cassettes. 4:15 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-5287-1. $28.

Gr 7 Up –After finishing high school, Heather joins a missionary group on a hospital mercy ship bound for Africa. She is unprepared for the disease, famine, and terrible misery of the refugee camps.

At the Crossing Places (Arthur Trilogy Series). 6 cassettes. approx. 8 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0548-6. $40.

Gr 7 Up–The second volume in The Arthur Trilogy by Kevin Crossley-Holland.

Audiodrama 101, Vol. 8: Something Old, Something New. 6 cassettes. 60 min. ea. Prod. by Lend-a-Hand Society. Dist. by Klarity Multimedia. ISBN 1-892077-08-6. $14.95.

Gr 7-12–Full cast recording of 15 short stories by authors such as Conrad Aiken, F. Scott Fitzgerald, O. Henry, Ring Lardner.

The Big Burn. 4 cassettes. 5:56 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0815-9. $32.

Gr 7 Up–A drama ripped from one of the biggest wildfires of the century. By Jeannette Ingold; read by Boyd Gaines.

Billy Budd. 3 cassettes. 3:21 hrs. Audio Book Contractors. ISBN 1-55685-706-3. $24.95 (Rental: $9.95).

Gr 8 Up–By Herman Melville.

Catalyst. 4 cassettes. approx. 6 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0940-6. $32.

Gr 7 Up–Meet Kate Malone—excellent student, minister's daughter, ace long-distance runner—whose world spins out of control. By Laurie Halse Anderson.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (unabr.). (Classic Literature on CDs Series). 2 CDs. 2:30 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-245-2. $36.

Gr 9-12–Robert Louis Stevenson's story of the two natures of man.

Frankenstein (unabr.). 8 CDs. 7:11 hrs. Commuters Library. ISBN 1-58472-174-X. $79.

Gr 7 Up–By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly.

From Off-Island: Vineyard Summers. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 50 min. Barbara Lipke. Cassette: $10, CD: $15.

Gr 6 Up–Barbara Lipke grew up summers on Martha's Vineyard in an era when innocent adventure was an everyday occurance. These are her personal stories.

A Girl of the Limberlost. 8 cassettes. approx. 12 hrs. Audio Book Contractors. ISBN 1-55685-681-4. $53.95.

Gr 7 Up–By Gene Stratton-Porter.

Harley, Like a Person. 7 cassettes. 9 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 0-7887-9402-7. $61.

Gr 7-10–Harley Columbia is angry and confused. The man who calls himself her father is a drunken jerk. He and Harley don't look alike, and her mother refuses to talk about the past. Harley decides she must find out the truth about her birth.

Head Games. 5 cassettes. 6:15 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-2226-6. $45.

Gr 9 Up–Jenna Blake is home from college for the holidays. A childhood friend has suddenly erupted in a murderous rage. When other teens follow suit, the authorities blame the violence on video games and movies. But Jenna believes something far more sinister is at work.

Heart of Darkness (unabr.). (Classic Literature on CDs Series). 3 CDs. 3:45 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-258-4. $45.

Gr 9-12–Joseph Conrad's classic.

Huckleberry Finn (unabr.). 9 CDs. 10:19 hrs. Communters Library. ISBN 1-58472-160-X. $88.

Gr 7 Up–By Mark Twain.

Huckleberry Finn (unabr.). (Classic Literature on CDs Series). 8 CDs. 10:19 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-261-4. $85.

Gr 6-12–Mark Twain's classic.

Lirael: Daughter of Clayr. 9 cassettes. 14:44 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0564-8. $53; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0858-2: $60.

Gr 7 Up–Lirael must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil that threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death. By Garth Nix; read by Tim Curry.

Make Lemonade (Make Lemonade Trilogy). 3 cassettes. 3:34 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0689-X. $30; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-1793-4: $35.

Gr 7 Up–14-year-old LaVaughn and 17-year-old Jolly become something akin to a temporary family and make progress toward a better life. By Virginia Euwer Wolff; read by Heather Alicia Simms.

Perseus Bayou: The Search for the Cajun Medusa (Great Stories Series). cassette. 75 min. George Mason University. $12.98.

Gr 5 Up–To save the Bayou and his Mamon from the evil Polydectes, Percy must journey into the dark heart of the swamp to find the snake-headed Medusa. This classic Greek myth, reset in post-Civil War Louisiana, is filled with supernatural adventures, romance, heroic deeds, and original Cajun music.

The Red Badge of Courage (unabr.). (Classic Literature on CDs Series). 5 CDs. 5 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-313-0. $52.

Gr 6-12–Stephen Cran's classic.

The Rivals. 3 cassettes. 3:21 hrs. Audio Book Contractors. ISBN 1-55685-720-9. $24.95.

Gr 7 Up–By Richard Sheridan.

The Scarlet Letter (unabr.). 8 CDs. 9:32 hrs. Commuters Library. ISBN 1-58472-175-8. $79.

Gr 7 Up–By Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Seek. 2 cassettes. approx. 3 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0821-3. $23.

Gr 7 Up –Describes Rob's search for his father through the labyrinth of the airwaves. By Paul Fleishman; read by a full cast.

A Separate Peace. 4 cassettes or 5 CDs. 6 hrs. Audio Bookshelf. ISBN 1-883332-49-4. cassette: $34.95, CD: $44.95.

Gr 11-12–By John Knowles. The looming cloud of WWII threatens the peaceful environment of an exclusive prep school in New Hampshire.

The Seven Songs of Merlin. 6 cassettes. approx. 10 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0959-7. $40.

Gr 7 Up–Young Merlin must master the Seven Songs of Wisdome in order to save his ailing mother. By T.A. Barron.

Shakespeare's Major Plays in Story Form (Classic Literature on CDs Series). 2 CDs. 5:20 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-358-0. $60.

Gr 7-12–Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Taming of the Shrew, King Lear, Merchant of Venice, Mid Summer's Night Dream, The Tempest in story form.

Shakespeare's Sonnets (unabr.). 3 CDs. 2:21 hrs. Commuters Library. ISBN 1-58472-170-7. $34.

Gr 7 Up–By William Shakespeare.

Silver on the Tree (The Dark is Rising Series). 6 cassettes. 9:27 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0679-2. $40; w/paperback & tchr's. guide, ISBN 0-8072-0795-0: $45.

Gr 6 Up–The final volume in Susan Cooper's fantasy sequence; read by Alex Jennings.

The Three Sisters. 2 cassettes. 2:37 hrs. Audio Book Contractors. ISBN 1-55685-683-0. $20.95 (Rental: $8.95).

Gr 9 Up–By Anton Chekhov.

The Time Machine (unabr.). (Classic Literature on CDs Series). 3 CDs. 3:15 hrs. with book. In Audio. ISBN 1-58472-338-6. $45.

Gr 9-12–H.G.Wells's science fiction classic.

Tom Sawyer (unabr.). 8 CDs. 8:10 hrs. Commuters Library. ISBN 1-58472-159-6. $79.

Gr 7 Up–By Mark Twain.

Troy. 6 cassettes. 10:06 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0599-0. $40.

Gr 7 Up –Based on the siege of Troy with modern nuances. By Adèle Geras; read by Miriam Margolyes.

True Believer (Make Lemonade Trilogy). 3 cassettes. 4:30 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0692-X. $30.

Gr 7 Up–LaVaughn returns in this 2001 National Book Award-winning sequel to Make Lemonade. By Virginia Euwer Wolff; read by Heather Alicia Simms.

Whale Talk. 4 cassettes. 6:31 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Books on Tape/Listening Library. ISBN 0-8072-0709-8. $32.

Gr 7 Up–A cast of characters—adults, children, and teenagers—fight for dignity in a world where tragedy and comedy dance side by side. By Chris Crutcher, read by Brian Corrigan.

When Dad Killed Mom. 4 cassettes. 6 hrs. Recorded Books. ISBN 1-4025-0946-4. $40.

Gr 7 Up–By Julius Lester. Jenna and Jeremy are forced to put their lives back together after their father kills their mother.

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