Run time: 480 min. Creator: Chris Hoban Edition: Unabridged Publication date: 2006-01-30 List Price: $56.00 Price: $56.00
Review Caught in the Crossfire / Bolinda Publishing:Set in a northern town where right-wingers are determined to stir up hatred and racial prejudice, six teenagers' lives are woven together by a series of shocking and tragic events. A British Muslim brother and sister, two Irish brothers who take different sides, and two lads out looking for trouble: all of them get caught in the crossfire. Inspired by the Oldham riots and the events of September 11th, this is a chilling account of current events in Britain, but written with humor and understanding.
Run time: 201 min. Creator: Dina Sherman Publication date: 2005-06 Price: $30.00
Review The Report Card / Listening Library:True or False?Fifth grader Nora Rose Rowley is really a genius. True. But don't tell anyone. Nora always gets average grades so she can forgo the pressure-cooker gifted program or Brainiac Academy. But when Nora gets one hundred percent fed up over testing and the fuss everyone makes about grades, she brings home a terrible report card just to prove a point. Pretty soon her teachers, parents, and the principal are launching a massive effort to find out what's wrong. But can Nora convince them that tests alone are a stupid way to measure intelligence?.
Creator: Ilyana Kadushin Publication date: 2005-12 List Price: $75.00 Price: $24.99
Review Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) / Listening Library:About three things I was absolutely positive:First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him–and I didn’t know how dominant that part might be–that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him. “I’D NEVER GIVEN MUCH THOUGHT TO HOW I WOULD DIE– I’d had reason enough in the last few months –but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this. Surely it was a good way to die, in the place of something else, someone I loved. Noble, even. That ought to count for something. [+]
”When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret. What Bella doesn’t realize is the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back. Deeply seductive and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight will have readers riveted right until the very last page is turned. The book that started the phenomenon is now available in a deluxe collector's edition! Featuring a ribbon bookmark, cloth cover, ragged edges, new chapter opener designs, and a beautiful protective slipcase, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike. Bella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Bella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Bella, the person Edward holds most dear. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.
Creator: Kate Simses Edition: Unabridged Publication date: 2005-10-25 List Price: $25.00 Price: $25.00
Review The Power of Five: W.I.T.C.H. Book 1 (W.I.T.C.H.) / Imagination Studio:
Edition: Unabridged Publication date: 2008-01-01 List Price: $39.95 Price: $24.95
Review Cobra King Of Kathmandu (Children Of The Lamp) / Scholastic Audio Books:In the third book of the bestselling Children of the Lamp series, djinn twins, John and Philippa Gaunt, are on the trail of another magical mystery. As they travel from New York to London to Nepal and India on a whirlwind adventure, the twins try to help their friend and fellow djinn, Buck, find out who murdered his friend using the venomous snakebite of the king cobra. All too soon, John and Philippa find themselves caught up in the lethal world of the Cult of the Nine Cobras, only to discover that they themselves are a target of the creepy cobra cult. NARRATED by Ron Keith.
Creator: Bruce Coville Edition: 1 Publication date: 2008-08-01 List Price: $39.95 Price: $24.90
Review Dark Whispers: The Unicorn Chronicles: Book Three (The Unicorn Chronicles) (The Unicorn Chronicles) / Full Cast Audio:In the much-anticipated third volume of the Unicorn Chronicles, Cara Diana Hunter journeys to the Valley of the Centaurs in quest of a mysterious lost story that could hold the key to the survival of the unicorns. But the price for that story may prove to be more than her heart can bear.
Publication date: 2006
Review Class Trip to the Cave of Doom [UNABRIDGED] (Audio CD) (The Dragon Slayers Academy Series, Book 3 of The Dragon Slayers Academy):Parents Choice Award winner Kate McMullan crafts a playful fantasy. Although hes not much to look at, Wiglaf is a star at Dragon Slayers Academy. He has killed two dragons. Sure, he killed them accidentallybut theyre dead. Now Wiglaf must enter the Cave of Doom to find the treasure one fiery beast left behind.
Edition: Com/Bklt Publication date: 2005-03-21 Dewey code: 468 List Price: $24.95 Price: $24.95
Review Arroz Con Leche (Rice Pudding) CD & book / Audio-Forum:A delightful collection of 12 Spanish games accompanied by songs that can be played and sung in Spanish or English. Most of the games are hundreds of years old, but are still among the most popular in Spain and Latin America, such as the round "Arroz con leche" (rice pudding) and "La vibora de la mar," a tug-of-war game. The bilingual booklet of lyrics and music includes cultural notes. Originally produced in 1995, reissued on CD in 2005. 1 CD and 30-p. booklet. Product No. SSP310D.
Publication date: 1995-08 List Price: $16.95 Price: $24.99
Review Noah's Journey Through the Eyes of the Animals (Parable) / Toy Box Productions:Children can join Corky Kangaroo and his wife Carla as they tell the story of why Noah and his family were chosen by God to save themselves and two of every animal. The animals tell the story of Noah's Ark, the great flood and why God put his rainbow in the sky. Includes a fully-illustrated book.
Creator: Christopher Myers Publication date: 2007-12-30 List Price: $28.95 Price: $24.95
Review Jazz / Live Oak Media:From bebop to New Orleans, from ragtime to boogie, and every style in between, this collection of Walter Dean Myers's energetic and engaging poems, accompanied by Christopher Myers's bright and exhilarating paintings, celebrates different styles of the American art form, jazz. Jazz takes readers on a musical journey from jazz's beginnings to the present day. Includes time line and jazz glossary.
Creator: Peter Hardy Edition: Unabridged Publication date: 2007-01-30 List Price: $56.00 Price: $24.99
Review The Gathering / Bolinda Audio:Nathan has an eerie feeling about his new hometown of Cheshunt and wonders about the strange things he sees around the town, and, while researching the town's past, he learns the truth about the evil spell that holds everyone in Cheshunt in its thrall. Reprint. AB. PW.
Creator: Simon Vance Edition: Library ed. Publication date: 2005-01-01 List Price: $49.99 Price: $28.56
Review Black Beauty (Unabridged Classics in Audio) / Tantor Media:Black Beauty is a well-born colt living in a pleasant meadow with an elegant carriage horse. But fortune changes and he experiences both gentle and cruel masters as he travels through Victorian London.
Publication date: 2001-10 List Price: $24.95 Price: $24.95
Review Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Family Classics) / In Audio:Unabridged on 5 CD's; Shrinkwrapped and shelf Ready; Narrated by Ralph Cosham.
Publication date: 2008-10-28 List Price: $24.95 Price: $24.95
Review Cuentos para todo el ano (AUDIO)(3CDs)(Serie Cuentos para todo el ano) (Cuentos Para Todo El Ano / Stories the Year Round) / Alfaguara:Includes readings and songs for the following 12 titles: Rosa alada / La sorpresa de Mama Coneja / Despues de la tormenta /Como nacio el arco iris / No quiero derretirme! / La hamaca de la vaca/ No fui yo / La pinata vacia / La jaula dorada / El papalote / Pavo para la Cena de Gracias? No, gracias! / El susto de los fantasmas
Creator: Grace Kelly Edition: Unabridged Publication date: 2006-06-30 List Price: $37.00 Price: $95.34
Review What I Call Life / Full Cast Audio:When Cal Lavender’s mother has an “unfortunate episode” at the library, Cal is taken to a group care home run by a strange old woman called “The Knitting Lady. ” Cal is clear that this is not her real life, just a temporary detour. But even detours can take you where you need to be. A charming, funny, and insightful first novel.
Creator: Focus Publication date: 2007-04-10 Dewey code: 808 List Price: $39.97 Price: $24.99
Review A Maze of Mysteries travel visor pack (Adventures in Odyssey) / Tyndale Entertainment:A hundred dollars has disappeared from the cash register at Whit's End! Who took it? Was it Connie? Or Eugene?! Even worse, someone in Odyssey has lost her faith! Can Harlow Doyle, the new private investigator in town, help her find it? And what's the secret behind the skeleton found in a secret room at Whit's End?Unique packaging-the travel visor has large mesh and zippered pockets for convenient organization and storage. Fits on most vehicles' sun visors with its adjustable, universal attachment system. Adventures in Odyssey presents exciting entertainment that brings moral and biblical principles to life. Set in the small town of Odyssey, the stories range from comedy to suspense, from romance to mystery. The show's memorable, fun characters and situations are designed to ignite the imaginations of kids (ages 6 and up) while captivating the attention of the entire family. For 20 years, Adventures in Odyssey has been written and produced by award-winning professionals. Each half-hour audio drama utilizes original music and film-quality sound design. Recorded in Los Angles, the voice talent on Adventures in Odyssey has been featured in such films as Toy Story, Monsters Inc. , The Land Before Time, and Charlotte's Web.
Creator: Erik Singer Edition: Unabridged Publication date: 2008-06-24 List Price: $44.00 Price: $24.99
Review The Magician (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel) / Listening Library (Audio):After fleeing Ojai, Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty emerge in Paris, the City of Lights. Home for Nicholas Flamel. Only this homecoming is anything but sweet. Perenell is still locked up back in Alcatraz and Paris is teeming with enemies. Nicollo Machiavelli, immortal author and celebrated art collector, is working for Dee. He’s after them, and time is running out for Nicholas and Perenell. For every day spent without the Book of Abraham the Mage, they age one year—their magic becoming weaker and their bodies more frail. For Flamel, the Prophesy is becoming more and more clear. It’s time for Sophie to learn the second elemental magic: Fire Magic. And there’s only one man who can teach it to her: Flamel’s old student, the Comte de Saint-Germain—alchemist, magician, and rock star. [+]
Josh and Sophie Newman are the world’s only hope—if they don’t turn on each other first. From the Hardcover edition.
Creator: Steve Cox Publication date: 2000-08-31 Dewey code: 782.281723 List Price: $28.00 Price: $24.93
Review Carol, Gaily Carol: Christmas Songs for Children (Songbooks) / A & C Black Publishers Ltd:A timeless collection of Christmas songs for children. Each stage of the Christmas story is told in a popular selection of songs - including much-loved favourites such as Little donkey and Infant holy as well as traditional carols from around the world. Piano or guitar accompaniments and simple ideas for adding recorders and percussion instruments are also provided.
Publication date: 2008-10-28 List Price: $24.95 Price: $24.95
Review Stories the Year 'Round (AUDIO)(2CDs)(Serie Stories the Year 'Round) (Cuentos Para Todo El Ano / Stories the Year Round) / Alfaguara:Includes readings of the following 12 titles: A Rose with Wings / A Surprise for Mother Rabbit /After the Storm / How the Rainbow Came To Be / I Don't Want to Melt! / In the Cow's Backyard / It Wasn't Me / The Empty Pinata / The Golden Cage The Kite / Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner? No, Thanks! / What Are Ghosts Afraid Of?
Creator: Lulu Delacre Publication date: 2006-03-06 List Price: $9.99 Price: $9.99
Review Los Zapaticos De Rosa/rosa's Little Shoes / Lectorum Pubns Inc (J):
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