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By the Great Horn Spoon

by Sid Fleischman

One of Newbery Medalist Sid Fleischman's most beloved books, this rip-snortin' saga of a young man and his butler bound for California during the great Gold Rush was just made to be read by a full cast. Our collection of coots, codgers, geezers, and outlaws will have you laughing out loud—when you're not holding your breath in suspense!

The Entertainer and the Dybbuk

by Sid Fleischman

After World War II, sergeant Freddie T. Birch’s ventriloquist act takes a radical turn when he is possessed by the ghost of Avrom Amos, a twelve-year-old Jewish boy killed by the Nazis.

Though Freddie is deeply annoyed by the little invader, he finds that working together his act goes from third rate to top notch.

Unfortunately for Freddie, Avrom has other things in mind besides just making people laugh. He’s on a quest for revenge, and despite the sometimes hilarious havoc it wreaks on Freddie’s personal life, the dybbuk plans to track down his Nazi murderer and bring him to justice.

Gilbert & Sullivan Set Me Free

by Kathleen Karr

Based on a true incident, this moving novel tells the story of a production of Gilbert & Sullivan's “Pirates of Penzance”—as performed by the inmates of a women's prison in 1914! Infused with music, beautifully researched and filled with fascinating characters, this is great teen listening.

The Kite Rider (Temporarily Out of Stock - more coming soon)

by Geraldine McCaughrean

PLEASE NOTE: This title is currently on backorder. Expect a 3-4 week delay in shipping. We apologize for the inconvenience.

A soaring story that will sweep listeners from the docks of China to the court of Kublai Khan as young Haoyou learns to ride the winds strapped to a great scarlet kite in the traveling circus of the Great Miao.

But other winds swirl about Haoyou, winds of revenge and deceit and greed. And no matter how high he flies, there is always greedy Uncle Bo, holding him like an anchor, waiting to drag him down.

A breathtaking historical novel from two time Whitbread Prize winner Geraldine McCaughrean.

One-Handed Catch (Temporarily Out of Stock - more coming soon)

by M.J. Auch

It’s the Fourth of July, 1946, and eleven year old Norm Schmidt is as excited about it as any kid, especially with America swept up in the joyous optimism that followed the end of World War II. But before the celebrating can begin, there’s work to be done in his father’s butcher shop, and in a careless moment Norm suffers a tragic accident that could put an end to all his dreams.

But like the country he is part of, Norm is a fighter—the kind of kid who won’t let a simple thing like losing a hand keep him from trying to do the things he loves.

In this inspiring story—based closely on the childhood of her own husband—author MJ Auch reminds us what guts and grit mean, and how even a kid with only one hand can still grab life by the throat.

A 2008 BOOKLIST EDITOR'S CHOICE AUDIO BOOK!

A 2009 AUDIE AWARD FINALIST

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Stop the Train!

by Geraldine McCaughrean

From the author of The Kite Rider comes another great historical novel—this time set in the American west, where the residents of a new settlement struggle against nature and the railroad to keep their town alive. Pulse-pounding adventure, moments of gut-bustin’ humor, and a deeply moving sense of community.