Young Adult Fiction

47 by Mosley, Walter. Narrated by Davis, Ossie. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: In his first book for young adults, bestselling author Walter Mosley deftly weaves historical and speculative fiction into a powerful narrative about the nature of freedom. 47 is a young slave boy living under the watchful eye of a brutal slave master. His life seems doomed, until he meets a mysterious runaway slave, Tall John. The two become inseparable, and 47 soon finds himself swept up in an otherworldly battle and a personal struggle for his own liberation. Deeply compelling, 47 is a rewarding narrative that will introduce a new generation of readers to one of the most important writers in America.“The late actor Ossie Davis narrates with authority…imparting dignity and vivacity to each of the characters.”—School Library Journal“Actor Davis is an ingenious match for this thought-provoking novel.”—KLIATT... Show More View Details | Order Now

Accidents of Nature by Johnson, Harriet McBryde. Narrated by Lamia, Jenna. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. From the Publisher: "Seventeen-year-old Jean has cerebral palsy and gets around in a wheelchair, but she’s always believed she’s just the same as everyone else. She goes to normal school and has normal friends. She’s never really known another disabled person before she arrives at Camp Courage. But there Jean meets Sara, who welcomes her to “Crip Camp” and nicknames her Spazzo. Sara has radical theories about how people fit into society. She’s full of rage and revolution against pitying insults and the lack of respect for people with disabilities. As Jean joins a community unlike any she has ever imagined, she comes to question her old beliefs and look at the world in a new light. The camp session is only ten days long, but that may be all it takes to change a life forever.YALSA Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults“A major benefit to the audio rendition…is experiencing the discrepancy between the palsied speech of disabled protagonist Jean and her eloquent inner thoughts.”—Publishers Weekly"... Show More View Details | Order Now

Alanna: The First Adventure Song of the Lioness (Listening Library) by Pierce, Tamora. Narrated by Alvarado, Trini. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: Becoming a legend is not easy, as young Alana of Trebond discovers when she disguises herself as a boy and begins training to be a knight. Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, this audiobook is a rousing introduction to the intensely satisfying story of Alanna.... Show More View Details | Order Now

All-American Girl by Cabot, Meg. Narrated by Meyers, Ari. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: Samantha Madison is just your average disenfranchised sophomore gal living in DC when, in an inadvertent moment sandwiched between cookie buying and CD-perusing, she puts a stop to an attempt on the life of the president. Before she can say "MTV2" she's appointed Teen Ambassador to the UN and has caught the eye of the very cute First Son.Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults (American Library Association)Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award“Listeners will be left hoping to hear more from both Samantha and Ariadne Meyers.”—AudioFile... Show More View Details | Order Now

The Amber Spyglass His Dark Materials (Listening Library) by Pullman, Philip. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2006. From the Publisher: The Amber Spyglass brings the intrigue of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife to a heart-stopping end, marking the final volume of His Dark Materials as the most powerful of the trilogy. Along with the return of Lyra and other familiar characters from the first two books come a host of new characters: the Mulefa, mysterious wheeled creatures with the power to see Dust; Gallivespian Lord Roke, a hand-high spymaster to Lord Asriel; and Metatron, a fierce and mighty angel. So too come startling revelations: the painful price Lyra must pay to walk through the land of the dead, the haunting power of Dr. Malone's amber spyglass, and the names of who will live—and who will die—for love. And all the while, war rages with the Kingdom of Heaven, a brutal battle that—in its shocking outcome—will uncover the secret of Dust. ... Show More View Details | Order Now

Amulet of Samarkand Bartimaeus Trilogy (Listening Library) by Stroud, Jonathan. Narrated by Jones, Simon Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: Sometimes life in the Hatcher household is enough to make twelve-year-old Peter think about running away. His worst problem is still his younger brother, Fudge, who hasn't changed a bit since his crazy capers in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. If you ask Peter, Fudge is just an older — and bigger — pain. Then Peter learns that his mom is going to have a baby and the whole family is moving to Princeton for a year. It will be bad enough starting sixth grade in a strange place and going to the same school as Fudge. But Peter can imagine something even worse. How will he ever survive if the new baby is a carbon copy of Fudge?... Show More View Details | Order Now

Annie on My Mind by Garden, Nancy. Narrated by Lowman, Rebecca. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2009. From the Publisher: "This groundbreaking book, first published in 1982, is the story of two teenage girls whose friendship blossoms into love and who, despite pressures from family and school that threaten their relationship, promise to be true to each other and their feelings.“Departs from the fact-packed preachiness of the problem novel to become instead a compelling story of two real and intriguing women. There have been many books for teenagers, fiction and nonfiction, that give lots of useful and accurate information about homosexuality; here’s one that tells what it feels like, one that has, finally, romance.”—School Library Journal, starred review "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Answer Me, Answer Me by Brown, Irene Bennett. Narrated by Klein, Laurie. Publication: Spokane Valley, WA, [Boulder, Colo Books in Motion, 2009. From the Publisher: "Eighteen-year-old Bryn Kinney knows nothing about her family. She doesn't even know for sure that the woman who raised her-the woman she called Gram-was really her grandmother. When Gram dies, Bryn learns some startling news: someone has been sending her money since she was a baby. It was money Gram and she really could have used, but Gram just put it away. Now it is Bryn's to use to trace her past. An excellent portrayal of a young woman's search for her true identity, a compelling story with just the right elements of mystery and romance."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Blume, Judy. Narrated by Hamilton, Laura. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. View Details | Order Now

Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy & Goth Girl: A Novel by Lyga, Barry. Narrated by Brick, Scott. Publication: [New York] Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: A creative teen uses comic books to cope with being bullied and misunderstood. Fanboy has never had it good, but this year is turning out to be the worst. The bullies have made him their favorite target, his best friend is becoming popular, and his mother and the step-fascist are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby. But Fanboy has a secret: a graphic novel that he is convinced will lead to publication, fame, and—most important of all—a way out of the little town he lives in. When Fanboy meets Kyra, a.k.a. Goth Girl, he finds an outrageous, cynical girl who shares his love of comics as well as his hatred for jocks and bullies. Fanboy can’t resist someone who actually seems to understand him, and soon he finds himself willing to heed her advice—to ignore or crush anyone who stands in his way. “A darkly comic, realistic, contemporary story of bullying and a teen's private escape in artistic pursuits.”—Booklist, starred review... Show More View Details | Order Now

Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing: [Traitor to the Nation] by Anderson, M. T. Narrated by James, Peter Francis. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.] Books on Tape, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Aurora County All-Stars by Wiles, Deborah. Narrated by Jackson, Kate Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: "A heartwarming novel that’s ripe with memorable characters and delightful Southern details. House Jackson, age twelve, star pitcher and team captain of the Aurora County All-Stars, has a secret. For the past year, while sidelined with a broken elbow, he has spent every afternoon at the bedside of a mysterious old man the other kids call Mean-Man Boyd—and he doesn’t want anyone to know. Now House is finally ready to play ball again, but his team’s biggest (and ONLY) game of the year might be canceled, thanks to the very girl who caused his broken elbow. It’s almost too much to bear. But in the standoff that ensues, House finds a courage he didn’t know he possessed—and discovers that just about everyone in Aurora County, Mississippi, has a secret."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Avalon High by Cabot, Meg. Narrated by Wiseman, Debra. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2006. From the Publisher: Who is Will Wagner, and how is that Ellie, the new girl at Avalon High, feels as if she’s known him all her life, when she’s only just met him? A long-ago legend comes to new life in this tale of a love triangle, a medieval sword, and a totally awesome pool raft. Avalon High seems like a typical high school, attended by typical students: There’s Lance, the jock, Jennifer, the cheerleader. And Will, senior class president, quarterback, and all-around good guy. But not everybody at Avalon High is who they appear to be…not even, as new student Ellie is about to discover, herself. What part does she play in the drama that is unfolding? What if the bizarre chain of events and coincidences she has pieced together means – as with the court of King Arthur – tragedy is fast approaching Avalon High? Worst of all, what if there’s nothing she can do about it? ... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bang! by Flake, Sharon. Narrated by Hoffman, Dominic. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: "Mann lost his younger brother, Jason, two years ago—an innocent bystander in a shooting on his own porch. These murders are a frequent occurrence in Mann’s neighborhood. They’re so common, in fact, that he and his best friend, Kee-lee, keep a running tally of all the deceased, since no one else seems to be paying attention. Even that is not enough. More and more, Mann escapes reality through painting and horseback riding, but eventually turns to fighting, cheap thrills, and much worse. In a last-ditch effort, Mann’s father does the one thing he thinks will teach his son how to survive. Drawing from an ancient African tradition, he abandons Mann and Kee-lee in the woods, leaving them to navigate their way home, alone. What seems like a good idea quickly turns tragic when a father’s good intentions force his son down a destructive path. Could anything be worse than losing one son? Another wrong turn and it will all be over for Mann as well. Bang! This realistic portrait of inner-city life is both sober and transcendent. Through its honesty, readers are compelled to open their eyes to what’s happening in their own homes and in the world around them. “Flake’s novel takes an unflinching look at violence. [Hoffman’s] convincing manner of speaking authentically reflects Mann and other inner-city characters.”—Booklist"... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bargain by Brown, Irene Bennett. Narrated by Jorgensen, Janean. Publication: Spokane Valley, WA, [Boulder, Colo Books in Motion, 2009. From the Publisher: "Clare Hobb is weary of the strict boundaries her uncles impose at the family conclave, Hobb’s Mills. She’s in love with Larkin Wade, a handsome farmer her uncles disdain. During one of many trysts  between Clare and Larkin, they find her beloved, brain-damaged father, Frank, vainly attempting to aid his brother, Samuel, who has been fatally injured in a wagon runaway accident. It’s a festering sore with her uncles that the mentally deficient brother they could do without survives, while Samuel, strong family leader has passed. Guilt that she might have helped prevent the accident brings Clare to painfully end her romance with Larkin, pledge full attention to her family, and be the buffer between her father and her extended family’s continuing ill-treatment of him. But nothing seems to be enough and when her uncles will have her father committed to an institution Clare knows it’s time to take her parents and siblings from Hobb’s Mills for good.Would a new life in Kansas where Larkin has gone ahead be the answer? Will he wait? Is it possible, ever, to bargain true love away?"... Show More View Details | Order Now

Basket of Flowers: a Tale for the Young by Schmid, Christoph von. Narrated by Gavin, Marguerite. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Wrongfully accused of theft, a gardener and his young daughter maintain their innocence throughout their trial and conviction. James encourages Mary with lessons from nature and the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in preparation for what is to come. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Before I Die: A Novel by Downham, Jenny. Narrated by Parry, Charlotte. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: "It’s really going to happen.They said it would, but this is quicker than anyone thought. Everyone has to die. We all know it. With only a few months of life left, sixteen-year-old Tessa knows it better than most. She’s made a list, though—ten things she wants to do before she dies. Number one is sex. Starting tonight. But getting what you want isn’t easy. And getting what you want doesn’t always give you what you need. And sometimes the most unexpected things become important. Uplifting, life-affirming, joyous—this extraordinary novel celebrates what it is to be alive by confronting what it’s really like to die. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Before the Lark by Brown, Irene Bennett. Narrated by Jorgensen, Janean. Publication: Spokane Valley, WA, [Boulder, Colo Books in Motion, 2009. From the Publisher: "Though twelve-year-old Jocey Royal no longer goes to school, she reads. And out of her books comes dreams. Her dreams are her life, because she has a harelip and is convinced that no one will ever be her friend, that everyone will always chase her and make fun of her, as the children at school did before she quit. She wishes she never had to see another person. Jocey lives with her grandmother, a washerwoman, in Kansas City, Missouri. It is 1888, and Kansas, just to the north of them, is still pioneer country. Jocey’s father once bought a farm there, but since the death of her mother he has become a drifter. They have not seen him in several years. Then, gradually, Jocey develops an idea. She loves the idea of the farm. There, no one would ever see her. Her life would be free from torment. Eventually she talks Gram into going with her to Kansas. But life on a farm is not what Jocey thought it would be. The work is hard – that she expected. But there are neighbors and traveling salesmen who cannot be avoided. There are problems with Gram, who is determined to be an invalid, though she is not one. Jocey wonders if she made the right decision, until she begins to discover that even with her harelip she can have friends, if she will open herself to others. And maybe the harelip itself can be helped."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Before We Were Free by Alvarez, Julia. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2006. From the Publisher: Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo’s dictatorship. Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind. >From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s struggle to be free. ... Show More View Details | Order Now

Birdland by Mack, Tracy. Narrated by Graham, Dion. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Amid the sparkle and hum of a New York City winter, Jed and his best friend, Flyer, are filming a documentary of their neighborhood. In the process, Jed confronts painful memories of his older brother, Zeke, a poet who loved jazzman Charlie “Bird” Parker and who died, leaving behind his CDs, a notebook, and a lot of unanswered questions. When Jed encounters a mysterious homeless girl he thinks holds the key to connecting him to Zeke, it could be his only way to unlock his deepest sorrow and discover how to be—who to be—on his own."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Black Tattoo by Enthoven, Sam. Narrated by Lee, John. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: A knockout fantasy that combines the heart-stopping action of superhero comics and the creepy creatures of the best fantasy. Fourteen-year-old Londoner, Charlie, thinks he's been given superpowers, but in fact he has been possessed by a demon. The adventure brings Charlie—as well as his friend, Jack, and Esme, a girl trained from birth to fight the demon—from the streets of London into Hell itself, as they prepare for a battle with ultimate stakes.... Show More View Details | Order Now

Blood Fever: A James Bond Adventure Young Bond by Higson, Charles. Narrated by Parker, Nathaniel. Publication: [New York] Listening Library, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy by Meyer, L. A. Narrated by Kellgren, Katherine. Publication: [Roseland, N.J.] Listen and Live Audio, Inc., 2007. From the Publisher: "Life as a ship's boy aboard HMS Dolphin is a dream come true for Jacky Faber. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for survival on the streets of eighteenth-century London. Instead, Jacky is becoming a skilled and respected sailor as the crew pursues pirates on the high seas. There's only one problem: Jacky is a girl. And she will have to use every bit of her spirit, wit, and courage to keep the crew from discovering her secret. This could be the adventure of her life--if only she doesn't get caught..."... Show More View Details | Order Now

The Book Thief by Zusak, Markus. Narrated by Corduner, Allan. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: An incredible young adult novel about how a young girl’s love of books helps a community survive World War II and the Holocaust. It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. Set during World War II in Germany, this groundbreaking novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist—books. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. “Zusak has created a work that deserves the attention of a sophisticated teen and adult readers…a mesmerizing and original story.”—School Library Journal, starred review “A tour de force to be not just read but inhabited.”—The Horn Book, starred review... Show More View Details | Order Now

Born Confused by Desai Hidier, Tanuja. Narrated by Gavin, Marguerite. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by Boyne, John. Narrated by Maloney, Michael. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: Guaranteed to spark discussion and debate—this is a tale of two young boys experiencing the Holocaust from different perspectives and getting caught up in terrible events entirely beyond their control. When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence running alongside stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people he can see in the distance. But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different from his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences. Bonus Feature—Author Interview with Editor, David Fickling... Show More View Details | Order Now

The Boyfriend List: (15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs, and Me, Ruby Oliver) by Lockhart, E. Narrated by Siegfried, Mandy. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: Ruby Oliver is 15 and loves to make lists about the difficulties of teen life.“Mandy Siegfried’s performance is drama queen perfection…Siegfried’s reading really brings the teen scene to life.”—KLIATT“Via Siegfried’s sharp delivery and expert teen inflection, one can almost envision the…I can’t-believe-this-humiliating-thing-is-happening-to-me attitude.”—Publishers Weekly... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bread and Roses, Too by Paterson, Katherine. Narrated by Raver, Lorna. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: The highly anticipated new work of historical fiction from Katherine Paterson, winner of the prestigious 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Rosa Serutti has a great deal to worry about. Ever since Papa died in a mill accident, Mamma has ceased to sing around their cramped tenement apartment. But when a strike against the corrupt mill owners is declared, Mamma goes out singing union songs and marching with the strikers. What will happen to Rosa and Little Ricci? They are sent to Barre, Vermont, with other children to live safely until the strike is over. On the train, a strange boy begs her to pretend that he is her brother so that he can stay in Barre long enough to find money to go to New York. Alone and far from home, she agrees to protect him… even though she suspects that he is hiding some terrible secret. “Katherine Paterson is a brilliant psychologist who gets right under the skin of the vulnerable young people she creates, whether in historical or exotic settings, or in the grim reality of the USA today. With a deft aesthetic touch she avoids simple solutions, building instead on the inner strength and courage of her main characters.”—The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Jury... Show More View Details | Order Now

Breaking Dawn by Meyer, Stephenie. Narrated by Kadushin, Ilyana.; Walters, Matt. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. From the Publisher: "Twilight tempted the imagination. New Moon made readers thirsty for more. Eclipse turned the saga into a worldwide phenomenon. And now, the book that everyone has been waiting for.... BREAKING DAWN, the final book in the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga, will take your breath away. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Breathing Dead: a Zombie Tale by Esmonde, A. M. Narrated by Rees, Paul. Publication: [Roseland, N.J.], [Boulder, Colo Listen and Live Audio, Inc., 2009. From the Publisher: "Is it too late? The world is overrun by the infectious walking dead seeking living flesh... The Breathing Dead, a zombie tale, follows Karen, Jane, Sam and House fighting for survival in Farmore. In world where being dead no longer means the end, time is running out for the human race... A.M. Esmonde was born in 1977. At a young age Esmonde appeared in many amateur plays and notably assisted in the production of the film ""15: The Life and Death of Philip Knight."" He is an avid fan of all genres of film, books, music and art. Although he has written many short stories and screenplays, ""The Breathing Dead"" is his first young adult adventure horror novelette. A.M. continues to expand ""The Breathing Dead"" universe, creating ""The Breathing Dead Tales"" book series which will include further zombie, vampire and werewolf novels, audiobooks and films. A.M. is the founder of the MADAZZ Film Company. As well as producing ""The Breathing Dead Tales"" film trailers he has co-directed/produced 2009's short film ""Revamped: A Vampire Tale"" based on ""The Breathing Dead: A Vampire Tale"" novel. He lives in Wales, UK, with his wife and two children. Paul Rees has been involved in radio for over 25 years and during that time has interviewed many well known personalities. He currently presents and co-produces both an arts and music-based program which is broadcast worldwide via the Internet. Paul has voiced numerous corporate video productions as well as having presented to camera. He has also worked on other audio productions which he has both produced and presented, including commercials for radio, vocal presentation for drama and specialist audio applications. Paul is one of the most listened to voices in the UK. Music on this audiobook is provided by Kevin MacLeod."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Breathing Underwater by Flinn, Alex. Narrated by Cryer, Jon Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2009. From the Publisher: "Intelligent, popular, handsome, and wealthy, sixteen-year-old Nick Andreas is pretty much perfect—on the outside, at least. What no one knows—not even his best friend—is the terror that Nick faces every time he is alone with his abusive father. Then he and Caitlin fall in love, and Nick thinks his problems are over. Caitlin is the one person who he can confide in. But when things start to spiral out of control, Nick must face the fact that he’s gotten more from his father than green eyes and money."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Brian's Hunt by Paulsen, Gary. Narrated by McClarty, Ron. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. From the Publisher: "Listeners of Hatchet, The River, Brian’s Winter, and Brian’s Return know that Brian Robeson is at home in the Canadian wilderness. He has stood up to the challenge of surviving alone in the woods. He prefers being on his own in the natural world to civilization. When Brian finds a dog one night, a dog that is wounded and whimpering, he senses danger. The dog is badly hurt, and as Brian cares for it, he worries about his Cree friends who live north of his camp. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he sets out to learn what happened. He sets out on the hunt."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Brian's Return by Paulsen, Gary. Narrated by Coyote, Peter. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: "As millions of readers of Hatchet, The River, and Brian's Winter know, Brian Robeson survived alone in the wilderness by finding solutions to extraordinary challenges. But now that's he's back in civilization, he can't find a way to make sense of high school life. He feels disconnected, more isolated than he did alone in the North. The only answer is to return-to ""go back in""-for only in the wilderness can Brian discover his true path in life, and where he belongs. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life Library Ed. by Reinhardt, Dana. Narrated by Siegfried, Mandy. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2006. From the Publisher: Simone’s starting her junior year in high school. Her mom’s a lawyer for the ACLU, her dad’s a political cartoonist, so she’s grown up standing outside the organic food coop asking people to sign petitions for worthy causes. She’s got a terrific younger brother and amazing friends. And she’s got a secret crush on a really smart and funny guy–who spends all of his time with another girl. Then her birth mother contacts her. Simone’s always known she was adopted, but she never wanted to know anything about it. She’s happy with her family just as it is, thank you. She learns who her birth mother was–a 16-year-old girl named Rivka. Who is Rivka? Why has she contacted Simone? Why now? The answers lead Simone to deeper feelings of anguish and love than she has ever known, and to question everything she once took for granted about faith, life, the afterlife, and what it means to be a daughter. ... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bucking the Sarge by Curtis, Christopher Paul. Narrated by Boatman, Michael Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: "Luther T. Farrell has got to get out of Flint, Michigan. As his best friend, Sparky, says, “Flint’s nothing but the Titanic.” And as Luther’s mother, aka the Sarge, says, “Take my advice and stay off the sucker path.” The Sarge milked the system to build an empire of slum housing and group homes. Luther’s just one of the many people trapped in the Sarge’s Evil Empire—but he’s about to bust out. If Luther wins the science fair this year, he’ll be on track for college and a future as America’s best-known and best-loved philosopher. All he’s got to do is beat his archrival, Shayla Patrick, the beautiful daughter of Flint’s finest undertaker—and the love of Luther’s life. Sparky’s escape plans involve a pit bull named Poofy and the world’s scariest rat. Oh, and Luther. Add to the mix Chester X, Luther’s mysterious roommate; Dontay Gaddy, a lawyer whose toll-free number is 1-800-SUE-EM-ALL; and Darnell Dixon, the Sarge’s go-to guy, who knows how to break all the rules. Listeners will root for Luther and Sparky every step of the way. “Boatman tackles Luther’s lively first-person narrative with captivating energy.”—Booklist, starred review “Both urban and suburban listeners will conect with the teen appropriate dialogue.”—School Library Journal ALSC Notable Children’s Recording Capitol Choices: Audio Books Too Good to Miss"... Show More View Details | Order Now

Carpe Diem by Cornwell, Autumn. Narrated by Houck, Lynde. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. From the Publisher: "A witty coming-of-age travel adventure about a teen and her grandmother backpacking through Southeast Asia together for a summer.“I’ve got my entire life planned out for the next ten years—including my Ph.D. and Pulitzer Prize,” claims sixteen-year-old overachiever Vassar Spore, the daughter of overachiever parents, who named her after an elite women’s college. Vassar expects her sophomore summer to include both AP and AAP (Advanced Advanced Placement) classes. Surprise! Enter a world-traveling relative who sends her plans into a tailspin when she blackmails Vassar’s parents into forcing their only child to backpack with her through Southeast Asia. On a journey from Malaysia to Cambodia to the remote jungles of Laos, Vassar is faced with things she isn’t prepared for—adventure, danger, a Malaysian cowboy-slash-bodyguard her own age—and in learning to “live in the moment” uncovers a family secret that turns her world upside-down. Vassar Spore can plan on one thing: She’ll never be the same again."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Catalyst by Anderson, Laurie Halse. Narrated by Mathis, Samantha. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: "Meet Kate Malone—straight-A science and math geek, minister’s daughter, ace long-distance runner, girlfriend (to Mitchell “Early Decision Harvard” Pangborn III), unwilling family caretaker, and emotional avoidance champion. Kate manages her life by organizing it, as logically as the periodic table. She can handle it all—or so she thinks. Then things happen like a string of chemical reactions: first, the Malones’ neighbors get burned out of their own home and move in. Because her father is a Good Man of God (and a Not Very Thoughtful Parent), Kate has to share her room with her nemesis, Teri Litch, and Teri’s troublemaking but adorable little brother. The days are ticking down and she’s still waiting to hear from the only college she’s applied to: MIT. Kate’s life is less and less under control—and then, something happens that truly blows it all apart. “Her timing impeccable, Mathis depicts Kate in all her compulsiveness.”—AudioFile YALSA Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults"... Show More View Details | Order Now

Cheaper By the Dozen by Gilbreth, Frank B.; Carey, Ernestine Gilbreth. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: Count 'em—a dozen carrot topped, freckle-faced kids. Dad, a jovial optimist, successful inventor and efficiency expert is fond of doing his work at home. Mom, a psychologist, is busy putting everything she knows into practice. Listen along and discover the strange things that happen when Dad's experiments run awry…how Frank Jr. gets left behind at a roadside restaurant…how the whole clan has their tonsils out en masse…experience a first date with Dad in the backseat, or treeing a peeping Tom...You can be sure they're not only cheaper, they're funnier by the dozen.“Narrator Ivey gives an energetic, appealing reading…[A] good choice for any age.”—KLIATT... Show More View Details | Order Now

City of Ember by DuPrau, Jeanne. Narrated by Dillon, Wendy. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2006. From the Publisher: The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever! This stunning debut novel offers refreshingly clear writing and fascinating, original characters. ... Show More View Details | Order Now

Colibri by Cameron, Ann. Narrated by Kim, Jacqui. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. From the Publisher: "When Tzunún was little, her mother nicknamed her Colibrí, Spanish for “hummingbird.” At age four, Colibrí is kidnapped from her parents in Guatemala City and ever since she’s traveled with Uncle, the ex-soldier and wandering beggar, who renamed her Rosa. Uncle told Rosa that he looked for her parents, but never found them. Colibrí endures an abusive life, always wishing she could return to her parents.YALSA Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults“[Narrator] Kim…gives us a clear portrait of a child gradually gathering the strength to take her destiny into her own hands.”—The Horn Book“Native vocabulary and colloquial expressions are well pronounced, bringing all the characters to life.”—School Library Journal"... Show More View Details | Order Now

Count Karlstein by Pullman, Philip. Narrated by Thurley, Jo. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: Can you hear the distant howling of hounds and the thunder of ghostly hooves? It's All Souls' Eve and Zamiel the Demon Huntsman has come to claim his prey! He's headed straight for Castle Karlstein, where the evil count has hatched an evil plan; he'll sacrifice his two young nieces to save himself. Can Lucy and Charlotte outwit their uncle and his oily henchmen to escape their dreadful fate? From the award-winning author of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife comes a spooky, funny thriller just right for those middle-grade readers looking for horror - and humor. ... Show More View Details | Order Now

Cupid: [A Tale of Love and Desire] by Lester, Julius. Narrated by Henderson, Stephen Publication: [New York] Listening Library, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady Bloody Jack Adventure by Meyer, L. A. Publication: [Roseland, N.J.], [Boulder, Colo Listen and Live Audio, Inc., 2008. From the Publisher: "Bloody Jack is back and this time, she’s facing a situation far worse than a ship full of murderous pirates. Curse of the Blue Tattoo, L.A. Meyer’s sequel to the enormously popular Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary ""Jacky"" Faber, Ship’s Boy is just as bawdy and entertaining as the original. Left in Boston by the H.M.S. Dolphin crew when they discover her true sex, Jacky Faber finds herself navigating entirely new waters. It turns out that bloodthirsty buccaneers have nothing on the young ladies at the Lawson Peabody School! As Jacky observes, ""…they’re like any bunch of thirty or so cats thrown in a sack and shaken up good. They’re mean in ways that boys never even thought of being."" It isn’t long before Jacky shows her true colors by being arrested for ""exposing a Female Part"" (her knee) while jigging in the streets and is ""busted down"" to serving girl instead of student. Jacky soldiers on, getting herself into scrapes that her darling beau midshipman Jaimy Fletcher couldn’t even begin to imagine, including uncovering a shady minister’s evil secret and fixing a horse race with voodoo. And where in the world is seafaring Jaimy? As her letters to him continue to go unanswered, Jacky grows more and more worried. Still, at book’s end she takes an assignment as ""lady’s companion"" to the captain’s wife aboard a whaler headed for London. Astute readers will notice that the whaler’s crabby captain has a peg leg and won’t be surprised if in the next Bloody Jack Adventure, Jacky ends up hunting the great white whale!"... Show More View Details | Order Now

Cut by McCormick, Patricia. Narrated by Lewis, Clea. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: Fifteen-year-old Callie is so withdrawn that she's not speaking to anyone, including her therapist at the residential treatment facility where her parents and doctor send her after discovering that she cuts herself. Her story unfolds primarily through dramatic monologues, gradually revealing the family turmoil that led to her self-destructive behavior. Callie's efforts to understand herself and her family illuminate her process of recovery honestly and with hope.Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults (American Library Association)“[Clea] Lewis meets the challenge of tearful scenes. Lewis never sounds phony, though and conveys the hope in McCormick’s ending, which suggests Callie’s eventual recovery.”—Publishers Weekly... Show More View Details | Order Now

Dairy Queen: A Novel by Murdock, Catherine Gilbert. Narrated by Moore, Natalie. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: This is the summer that fifteen-year-old D. J. Schwenk, expert at cows and football, learns an awful lot about love and life.A farmgirl who loves football—a football playing farmer who loves the Food Network—a mother who loves her career—a nerd who loves cheerleading—and an all-star athlete who loves dentistry…D.J. describes them all in her modest, funny, and honest voice.D.J. Schwenk, a 16-year-old living on her family’s farm in Wisconsin, comes from a family of football stars. Football is so important in her family that even the cows are named after famous football players. The Schwenks may excel in football but they definitely don’t excel in communication. D.J. recognizes that her family does not discuss important issues and decides she must search for the strength to look for greener pastures in her own life. When she finds the courage to do what really makes her happy, she discovers passions in the people she loves and learns to appreciate each more fully.“Moore creates the perfect persona for this one-of-a-kind character, a bright blend of innocence and sarcasm wrapped in a flat Midwestern accent…Moore leaves listeners feeling as if they’ve spent the summer watching a good friend arc into adulthood, as a wobbly but as full of possibility as a forward pass.”—The Horn Book “Moore does an excellent job of mastering a natural, Midwestern accent that whisks listeners right to Wisconsin. She’s wholly believable as a teenager struggling with attitudes about first love, friendship, gender and sexuality, self-confidence—and sports.”—Publishers Weekly“Natalie Moore does an outstanding job creating such a likable D.J. that listeners will hang on every word.”—AudioFile... Show More View Details | Order Now

Dangerous Days of Daniel X by Patterson, James.; Ledwidge, Michael. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2008. From the Publisher: "Daniel has that power.Daniel’s secret abilities—like being able to manipulate objects and animals with his mind or to recreate himself in any shape he chooses— have helped him survive. But Daniel doesn’t have a normal life. He is the protector of the earth, the Alien Hunter, with a mission beyond what anyone could imagine.From the day that his parents were brutally murdered in front of his very eyes, Daniel has used his unique gifts to hunt down their assassin. Finally, with the help of The List bequeathed to him in his parents’ dying breath, he has located the killer.Now, on his own, he vows to take on his father’s mission—and to have vengeance in the process."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Dark Water Rising by Hale, Marian. Narrated by Hoye, Stephen. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. View Details | Order Now

Day My Mother Left Me by Prosek, James. Narrated by Johnstone, Joel. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: Best-selling author and artist James Prosek explores the emotional repercussions of a mother’s abandonment on all members of a family. When Jeremy was young, his mother walked out on his family. Jeremy, his father, and his sister each reacted differently to this painful change in their family structure. As Jeremy struggled to handle his father's depression, his sister's distance, and eventually, the role of his new stepmother, he found solace in painting and fishing. When little else could explain his mother's abandonment, he began to understand it in terms of nature—in the ways human needs and desires align with those of other animals. “One of America’s more gifted young writers—and this deeply felt story reaffirms his great promise.”—Tom Brokaw... Show More View Details | Order Now

Dead & the Gone by Pfeffer, Susan Beth. Narrated by Dean, Robertson. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. From the Publisher: "Susan Beth Pfeffer’s Life as We Knew It enthralled and devastated readers with its brutal but hopeful look at an apocalyptic event--an asteroid hitting the moon, setting off a tailspin of horrific climate changes. Now this harrowing companion novel examines the same events as they unfold in New York City, revealed through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Puerto Rican Alex Morales. When Alex's parents disappear in the aftermath of tidal waves, he must care for his two younger sisters, even as Manhattan becomes a deadly wasteland, and food and aid dwindle.With haunting themes of family, faith, personal change, and courage, this powerful new novel explores how a young man takes on unimaginable responsibilities."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Dealing With Dragons Enchanted Forest Chronicles (Listening Library) by Wrede, Patricia C. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007. From the Publisher: Princess Cimerone and the dragon Kazul share a spirited adventure with an extraordinary cast of characters in this first book in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles series.Princess Cimorene wants more out of life than to be the wife of a boring, proper prince. Tired of her sedate existence, she takes up fencing, cooking, Latin, even magic. But each endeavor is ended with the admonition that "princesses just don't do that." Faced with marriage, she decides it's time to find some adventures of her own and runs away, ending up as the dragon Kazul's "princess," and finding adventure, danger, and challenges galore.“This spirited reading…is a nice departure from the single narrator format used by most books on tape...[A] truly entertaining listen.”—School Library Journal... Show More View Details | Order Now

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