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Catalog of Locally Recorded Digital Talking Books

July 2017

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The Michigan Bureau of Services for Talking Book Library (BTBL) is Blind Persons (BSBP), Braille and committed to providing library materials in alternate formats to people with Most of the books recorded in Michigan blindness, low vision, physical are available for download from BARD impairments, or reading disabilities (Braille and Audio Reading Download) at according to the standards of the Library http://nlsbard.loc.gov/ of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped BARD membership is available to all (NLS). individuals who are patrons of the Michigan BTBL. Eligible users may register at the BARD website and COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT download books to a flash drive to be played on an NLS digital player. iOS, Materials are selected for inclusion in the Android, and Kindle apps are also Michigan BTBL local collection based on available for listening on mobile devices. subject matter, quality of writing and For assistance with BARD, please call a editing, interest to Michigan patrons, and Reader Advisor at 1800992-9012. at the discretion of the BTBL Reader Advisory Librarians. To search BARD for the books in this catalog, be sure to uncheck the box next Michigan BTBL focuses on recording the to “Display only books produced by or following published materials: specially acquired by the National Library • Books about Michigan and the Great Service for the Blind and Physically Lakes region Handicapped.” Search the collection using • Books by Michigan authors (e.g. born the full DBC number or keywords from the title or author name. in or live in Michigan) • Michigan Notable Books selected by the Library of Michigan CONTENTS • Michigan Historical Society’s Michigan Adult Fiction ...... History magazine 3 • Reference materials sponsored by Adult Mysteries ...... State of Michigan departments 7 Adult Non-Fiction ...... If you know of a Michigan-related book 12 that you would like to recommend for Biographies/Memoirs ...... recording, please contact Betsie Branch 20 by email at [email protected] or Cookbooks ...... call 1800992-9012. 31 True Crime ...... BOOKS ON BARD 32

2 Children’s Books ...... by Steve Amick 34 read by Karen Glaser MICHIGAN HISTORY MAGAZINE In 1944, Wink Dutton is surprised to learn that his friend's wife, Sal, is The Historical Society of Michigan’s earning extra money as a publication presents stories about photographer's model posing for Michigan’s past (people, places, and magazine pin-up photos. Wink becomes events) and the impact the Great Lakes involved in the magazine and Sal. Some State has made on the nation and the strong language and descriptions of world. sex. A 2010 Michigan Notable book. 2009. Back issues of Michigan History magazine are available in digital audio format Once Upon a River starting with the Sept/Oct 2014 issue. DBC11083 (11h 52m) Please call a Reader Advisor at 1800992- by Bonnie Jo Campbell 9012 to receive back issues or to read by JoAnn Dashner subscribe to receive future issues of Margo Crane, a beautiful and uncanny Michigan History magazine. markswoman, takes to the Stark River after being complicit in the death of her father and embarks on an odyssey in ADULT FICTION search of her vanished mother. Unrated. A 2012 Michigan Notable South of Superior book. 2011. DBC03386 (14h 2m) by Ellen Airgood A Christmas Carol: Radio Adaptation read by Karen Glaser DBL8424 (50m) Moving to Michigan's Upper Peninsula by Charles Dickens to care for an aging family friend, read by Various Madeline Stone becomes involved in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol the lives of the small community and adapted for radio by Anthony Palermo, two octogenarian sisters who teach her presented by Our Town Players, South valuable lessons about love and Haven, Michigan, on November 29th, goodwill. A 2012 Michigan Notable 2014, sponsored by SuperHits 103.7 book. 2011. COSY FM.

Nothing But a Smile World of A Few Minutes Ago : Stories DBC03391 (13h 5m) DBC05938 (5h 55m)

3 by Jack Driscoll their lives of passion, madness, read by Andy Head exploration, and danger at the Ten stories from the point of view of beginning of the Great War. In Revenge, characters aged 14 to 77 provide a love causes the course of a man's life to consistently deep understanding of be savagely and irrevocably altered. each character's internal world and Nordstrom, in The Man Who Gave up emotional struggles. Set against the his Name, is unable to relinquish his quiet, powerful northern Michigan consuming obsessions with women, landscape, they share a sense of dancing, and food. Explicit descriptions longing, amplified by the beautiful but of sex, violence, and strong language. often unforgiving surroundings. Some 1978. strong language and some descriptions of sex. A 2013 Michigan Notable book. The King’s Daughter 2012. DBC05945 (16h 13m) by Daniel Hendrix Old Bones and Northern Memories read by Nicholas Colovos (Northwoods Reader, Book 7) Four Irish fishermen journey from DBC03373 (6h 0m) Ireland to America in search of a new by Cully Gage life during the mid-nineteenth century. read by Michael P. Donovan They settle on Beaver Island, a remote Humorous stories of the Upper wilderness island in Lake Michigan, but Peninsula of Michigan. 1991. their peaceful home becomes a battleground of religious conflict and Tioga Tales social unrest when a colony of Mormon (Northwoods Reader, Book 8) settlers take control of the island, and DBC03371 (6h 30m) James Strang declares himself King of by Cully Gage the Mormons. 2013. read by Michael P. Donovan Humorous stories of the Upper Eden Springs Peninsula of Michigan. 1993. DBC05917 (2h 12m) by Laura Kasischke Legends of the Fall read by Sonya Schryer Norris DBC05954 (9h 34m) Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1923. When a by Jim Harrison suspicious death is discovered at the read by Michael P. Donovan House of David religious colony, King Three short novels. Legends of the Fall Benjamin and his closest followers is an epic tale of three brothers and attempt to cover it up. Contains some

4 descriptions of sex. A 2011 Michigan DBC03414 (9h 34m) Notable book. 2010. by Donald Lystra read by Michael P. Donovan Mind of Winter Michigan, 1957. A bookish loner named DBC11053 (6h 17m) Danny DeWitt befriends Amber Dwyer, by Laura Kasischke a pregnant teenager who has been read by Sonya Schryer Norris abandoned by her boyfriend and The relationship between a mother and rejected by her family and community. her adopted daughter from Siberia is Contains some strong language, under threat when the teenage descriptions of sex, and violence. A daughter's behavior suddenly changes. 2010 Michigan Notable book. 2009. Some strong language and some violence. 2014. Spirits and Wine DBC11062 (10h 43m) Ford Road by Susan Newhof DBC03429 (7h 37m) read by Marion Contompasis by Amy Kenyon A newly married couple buys an old read by Sonya Schryer Norris house in a small lakeshore town in After the death of her mother, Kay West Michigan. They find it haunted by returns to her childhood town and the dramatic secrets of its past reunites with her high school inhabitants and the influence of the sweetheart. The investigation of her Spanish influenza epidemic of 1918-19. family's history leads to the discovery 2014. of family secrets. Some strong language and descriptions of sex. 2012. The Adventures of Captain McCargo DBC05905 (10h 2m) The Art Student's War by William Ratigan DBC03390 (28h 20m) read by Karen Glaser by Brad Leithauser Adventues of a Scots-Irish sailing read by Karen Glaser captain on the Great Lakes.1956. Detroit, 1943. Eighteen-year-old art student, Bianca Paradiso, draws portraits of wounded soldiers and faces personal and family conflicts. A 2010 Michigan Notable book. 2009.

Season of Water and Ice

5 Souviens outraged. Adding to the angst, two DBC03387 (6h 19m) women assist a pair of POWs to escape by Barbara Darling Saxena and are tried for treason. 2004. read by Lili Krezel Dr. Dakota Graham, a busy family Cottonwood Fall practice doctor, has inherited more (Cottonwood, Book 2) from her ancestors than her brains and DBC03417 (17h 15m) beauty. Dakota also has actual by Gary Slaughter memories from her ancestor's read by Michael P. Donovan experiences in the 1934 Hotel Kerns The fall adventures of Danny and Jase fire in Lansing, Michigan. Her research include run-ins with vengeful German will have unexpected consequences POWs, the arrival of charismatic twin that may destroy her family and sisters, and participation in the 1944 threaten her future. 2013. Dewey-Roosevelt Presidential race where both candidates vie for their The Charm Bracelet support. 2006. DBC11094 (11h 3m) by Viola Shipman Cottonwood Winter : A Christmas Story read by Karen Glaser (Cottonwood, Book 3) Each charm of Lolly's keepsake bracelet DBC11162 (16h 55m) is a marker for a family memory that by Gary Slaughter she fears will go unknown by her read by Fred Campbell daughter and granddaughter. With the Those on the home front are preparing memory of each charm, the story of for Christmas while coping with Lolly's summers in northern Michigan shortages and the casualties of war. and the importance of family is Jase and Danny's adventures include revealed. A 2017 Michigan Notable the disappearance of B.R. Santa, the book. 2016. threat of an elite German espionage agent, and mysterious grapevine Cottonwood Summer Christmas wreaths. 2008. (Cottonwood, Book 1) DBC00116 (20h 40m) Cottonwood Spring by Gary Slaughter (Cottonwood, Book 4) read by Nicholas Colovos DBC11060 (18h 16m) When the army builds a German by Gary Slaughter prisoner of war camp on the outskirts read by Michael P. Donovan of a small Michigan town, citizens are

6 The last days of World War II have a short stories set in and around Detroit, profound impact on America as which portrays common themes witnessed by the citizens of Riverton, relevant to the region and the city, Michigan. Two young heroes, Jase and including hardship, racial tension, and Danny, are obsessed with protecting hope. Unrated. A 2010 Michigan their neighborhood, hometown, and Notable book. 2009. country from the bad guys--often with amusing results. 2009. ADULT MYSTERIES Wish DBC00117 (9h 45 m) Death in the Choir Loft by Jake Smith DBC05927 (5h 50m) read by Andy Paris by Richard L. Baldwin The story of a nine-year-old boy with read by Marion Contompasis cancer whose dying wish is to see his Roland Spencer, a well-known bass dad play in a major league baseball singer in the Holy Living Waters Church game. For high school and adult. choir, dies following a rehearsal for The Commercial audiobook. 2014. Messiah. The choir director and organist, Belle Franklin is the last Hornstein's Boy person to see him alive, landing her at DBC05955 (18h 15m) the top of the suspect list. To prove her by Robert Traver innocence and find the real killer, the read by Michael P. Donovan budding detective must solve the case. Walt Dressler, small town lawyer and 2013. ex-D.A., is contacted by an old friend to run for state senator, but Walt's The Chocolate Cat Caper idealism leads him into a grueling (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 1) campaign and a battle with the most DBC05879 (5h 54m) powerful newspaper in the state. Some by JoAnna Carl strong language. 1962. read by Lili Krezel After accepting a job supplying Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit chocolate from her aunt's luxury DBC11086 (6h 29m) chocolate business to a party for by Michael Zadoorian unpopular defense attorney Clemintine read by Keith Kurek Ripley, Lee McKinney takes on a new Interesting and quirky characters job as detective when someone adds abound in this engaging collection of

7 cyanide to a chocolate confection eaten producer's talk is a bunch of sweet by the hostess. 2002. nothings, and she grows even more suspicious when she stumbles upon a The Chocolate Bear Burglary dead body. 2004. (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 2) DBC05880 (6h 11m) The Chocolate Mouse Trap by JoAnna Carl (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 5) read by Lili Krezel DBC05883 (5h 55m) Lee attempts to discover who stole the by JoAnna Carl valuable, antique chocolate molds. read by Lili Krezel 2002. Chocolate-shop manager Lee McKinney has had enough of party planner Julie The Chocolate Frog Frame-Up Singletree's cutesy e-mails. Then (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 3) somebody actually kills the woman, DBC05881 (5h 55m) putting everyone on her mailing list on by JoAnna Carl edge. As their connections to the read by Lili Krezel murder emerge, so do more attacks. For the Fourth of July, Lee McKinney Lee smells a rat, and it's not made of and her aunt debut their latest chocolate. If she doesn't want to be confections, chocolate frogs, at TenHuis permanently deleted, it's up to her to Chocolade. The first customer to buy a trap it. 2005. croaker is the town crank. But when he later disappears and police suspect foul The Chocolate Bridal Bash play, it's a chocolate clue that leads Lee (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 6) to the killer. 2003. DBC03341 (6h 6m) by JoAnna Carl The Chocolate Puppy Puzzle read by Lili Krezel (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 4) Determined to smooth things over with DBC05882 (5h 35m) her mother before her impending by JoAnna Carl nuptials, bride-to-be Lee McKinney read by Lili Krezel vows to solve the decades-old mystery Hollywood comes to Michigan when a surrounding the apparent suicide of her film producer decides to turn a local mother's fiance. 2006. author's romance novel into a The Chocolate Jewel Case blockbuster. Although the movie (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 7) mogul's chocolate Labrador is DBC03342 (5h 45m) charming, Lee McKinney thinks the by JoAnna Carl

8 read by Lili Krezel Lee McKinney Woodyard must figure Newlyweds, Lee and Joe, deal with a out the truth behind the Warner Pier new chocolate offering, seven Pirates before someone else turns up houseguests, and murder. 2007. dead. 2011.

The Chocolate Snowman Murders Frozen Moon (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 8) (Jenny-Dog, Book 1) DBC05884 (5h 51m) DBC03339 (9h 44m) by JoAnna Carl by D.M. Greenwald read by Lili Krezel read by Nicholas Colovos As treasurer of WinterFest, Lee Wisconsin search and rescue team, McKinney Woodyard copes with a Travis and his dogs Buck and Jenny- multitude of problems, especially when Dog, are called in to locate a young girl the guest juror of the art show arrives missing in a Vermont blizzard. Includes drunk, and Lee's husband finds the some strong language. 2013. visiting dignitary's murdered remains the next day. 2008. Cody (Jenny-Dog, Book 2) The Chocolate Cupid Killings DBC03431 (7h 34m) (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 9) by D.M. Greenwald DBC05885 (5h 33m) read by Nicholas Colovos by JoAnna Carl Two thousand miles apart and only one read by Lili Krezel day after an exhaustive winter rescue, Aunt Nettie becomes the unlikely Joshua Paul Travis and his estranged suspect in the death of a private wife, Kristian, separately recount and detective, and it's up to Lee to find the relive their romance, their breakup, and real killer - whose bitter heart is the harrowing, wildfire, search-and- definitely not made of chocolate. 2009. rescue operation near Cody, Wyoming that changed their lives. Strong The Chocolate Pirate Plot language. 2014. (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 10) DBC05886 (5h 45m) Wichita Mountain Manhunt by JoAnna Carl (Jenny-Dog, Book 3) read by Lili Krezel DBC05925 (9h 52m) When a body washes up on shore after by D.M. Greenwald a band of pirates begins terrorizing read by Nicholas Colovos Lake Michigan, chocolate shop owner

9 Joshua Travis and his dog team are Alex McKnight and his occasional asked to help find a Girl Scout abducted partner, Leon Prudell, agree to help his in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma. old minor league teammate find an old Violence and strong language. 2015. flame whom he had walked away from nearly thirty years before. Violence, A Cold Day in Paradise strong language, and some descriptions (Alex McKnight, Book 1) of sex. 2001. DBC11055 (9hr 30m) by Steve Hamilton North of Nowhere read by Nicholas Colovos (Alex McKnight, Book 4) As ex-Detroit cop Alex McKnight DBC11104 (8h 43m) searches for the killer of a bookmaker, by Steve Hamilton he begins to receive a series of read by Nicholas Colovos mysterious and ominous messages, When depressed private detective Alex seemingly from a man imprisoned for McKnight joins a poker game and is life for the murder of Alex's former robbed at gunpoint, he finds himself partner. Violence and strong language. compelled to catch the thief. Violence 1998. and strong language. 2002.

Winter of the Wolf Moon Blood is the Sky (Alex McKnight, Book 2) (Alex McKnight, Book 5) DBC11102 (8h 54m) DBC11105 (9h 50m) by Steve Hamilton by Steve Hamilton read by Nicholas Colovos read by Nicholas Colovos Alex McKnight, an ex-cop living in self- Investigating the disappearance of a proclaimed exile in Michigan's Upper hunting group in the woods of northern Peninsula, searches for a missing Ontario, Alex McKnight is deep in the woman who had come to him for help. wilderness, lacking food and weapons, Violence and strong language. 2000. and at the mercy of a killer who could prevent everyone's return. Violence and strong language. 2003. The Hunting Wind And So To Sleep (Alex McKnight, Book 3) DBC05949 (8h 15m) DBC11103 (9h 50m) by Evelyn Allen Harper by Steve Hamilton read by Marion Contompasis read by Nicholas Colovos The restless leg syndrome that kept Michigan real estate agent Molly Allen

10 awake much of the night sent her on Detroit, 1911. Will Anderson seeks night-time walks through her justice for the death of his best friend neighborhood, making her a possible while battling the Detroit criminal witness to the two vicious murders in underworld, a corrupt police McGuire's Alley. The police want to department, and his own personal know what she heard. The murderer demons. A 2012 Michigan Notable wants her dead. 2010. book. Some violence. 2011.

Footsteps in the Dark Detroit Breakdown DBC11081 (10h 51m) (Will Anderson, Book 3) by Georgette Heyer DBC00129 (14h 45m) read by JoAnn Dashner by D.E. Johnson When a murder victim is discovered in read by Nicholas Colovos the alleged haunted halls of the Priory, Will Anderson fakes an illness and is the recent inheritors, a sibling trio, admitted to the Eloise Insane Asylum, begin to fear that the ghostly rumors outside of Detroit, in order to about their rundown estate are true. investigate the murders of patients. Some strong language and some Some violence and strong language. violence. 1932. 2012.

The Detroit Electric Scheme Detroit Shuffle (Will Anderson, Book 1) (Will Anderson, Book 4) DBC00005 (13h 11m) DBC03336 (14h 30m) by D.E. Johnson by D.E. Johnson read by Nicholas Colovos read by Nicholas Colovos Set in 1910 Detroit, Will Anderson is Will Anderson and Elizabeth Hume get being framed for a murder he did not caught up in the political turmoil over commit. He attempts to find the killer women’s suffrage in Michigan. Contains while protecting the woman he loves. A some violence and strong language. 2011 Michigan Notable book. 2010. 2013. Full Moon Friday Motor City Shakedown (Jordan Daily News, Book 3) (Will Anderson, Book 2) DBC03340 (9h 35m) DBC00128 (14h 20m) by Sue Merrell by D.E. Johnson read by Jamila Jones read by Nicholas Colovos City editor Josie Braun and the staff of a suburban Chicago daily newspaper

11 cope with a series of weird happenings on a full moon Friday the 13th. A school The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, bus disappears, a body falls out of Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an nowhere, and a movie preview America at War becomes scarier than the flick. Contains DBC05953 (13h 55m) some sex, violence, and strong by A.J. Baime language. 2014. read by Michael P. Donovan Narrative of how Ford Motor Company Faithful Unto Death went from making automobiles to DBC05903 (14h 58m) producing the airplanes that would by Becky Thacker mean the difference between winning read by Karen Glaser and losing World War II. A 2015 Benzonia, Michigan, 1894. Anna Michigan Notable book. 2014. Spencer Thacker is the daughter of missionaries, a faithful wife, and A Place for Summer : A Narrative mother of five, and pious to a fault, but History of Tiger Stadium when she is suddenly stricken with a DBC05890 (20h 4m) mysterious ailment that soon proves by Richard Bak fatal, questions arise as to the true read by Michael P. Donovan cause of her illness. 2011. Narrative history of Tiger Stadium in Detroit that includes history of the stadium owners, the games, and the ADULT NON-FICTION teams that played there from its beginnings in the 1850s through the Pandora's Locks : The Opening of the Tiger's 1997 baseball season. A 1999 Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Michigan Notable Book. 1998. DBC03364 (21h 25m) by Jeff Alexander Michigan Eco-Traveler : A Guide to read by Michael P. Donovan Sustainable Adventures in the Great Describes the impact that the opening Lakes State of the Great Lakes has had on the DBC11044 (4h 57m) environment, water conditions, and by Sally Barber quality of life in the Great Lakes states, read by Tracey Dolinar including the high cost of tolerating Due to environmental pressures on the dumping deep-sea ballast and exotic state's recreational resources, a critical species into the lakes. A 2010 Michigan need exists for conservation and eco- Notable book. 2009. friendly travel. This book presents the

12 best eco-conscience venues across collar Motor City rock 'n' roll bands that Michigan and offers travelers helpful exemplified the Detroit rock sound: The tips for evaluating the sustainability of MC5, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Mitch their own favorite recreational spots. Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, SRC, the 2014. Bob Seger System, Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes, and Grand Funk From Death to Life : Discovering Life Railroad. Some strong language. A 2006 Through Failure & Pain Michigan Notable book. 2005. DBC00120 (8h 18m) by Rufus Bradley, Sr. Mackinac Island : Inside, Up Close, and read by Tracey Dolinar Personal Pastor Rufus Bradley, Sr. of Saginaw, DBC05906 (8h 17m) Michigan, writes about his church by Dennis O. Cawthorne leadership experience. He encourages read by Michael P. Donovan the revival of church communities by History of the social, economic, and providing resources and support to political scene on Mackinac Island. pastors of small churches. 2013. 2014.

Michigan Curiosities : Quirky Employing Generation Why? : Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Understanding, Managing, and Offbeat Stuff Motivating Your New Workforce DBC03420 (6h 56m) DBC11048 (8h 16m) by Colleen Burcar by Eric Chester read by Adrienne Thelen read by Marion Contompasis Michigan Curiosities is a guidebook to Guide to working with Generation Y the Great Lakes State's most offbeat (born between 1980 and 1994). people, places, and things including Examines their attitudes, values, and humorous state facts and amusing beliefs. and how to successfully stories. 2012. incorporate these well-educated, techno-savvy, and adaptable young Grit, Noise & Revolution : The Birth of people into the workforce. Includes Detroit Rock 'n' Roll twelve common traits and tendencies of DBC05930 (13h 57m) Generation Why. 2002. by David A. Carson read by Tracey Dolinar Jupiter : The Ghost Ship Survey of 1960s and 70s Detroit music DBC00110 (3h 18m) and some of the garage-inspired, blue- by Julian Chitta

13 read by Betsie Bush the Civil War. A 2012 Michigan Notable History of the Great Lakes dry cargo book. 2011. ship, Jupiter, including stories of the crew members. 2012. Everyday Klansfolk: White Protestant Life and the KKK in 1920s Michigan On This Day : African-American Life in DBC03409 (13h 19m) Detroit by Craig Fox DBC05916 (11h 56m) read by Andy Andersen by Ken Coleman Exploration of the origins of the Ku read by Jamila Jones Klux Klan's strong influence and Detroit-based author and former popularity throughout Michigan during Michigan Chronicle editor presents a the 1920s, demonstrates how the KKK's day-by-day history of African- membership was bolstered by ordinary Americans in Detroit, Michigan, from citizens. A 2012 Michigan Notable book. the 1800s to the present. 2013. Some violence. 2011.

Strings Attached Building Your Own Theology, Vol. 1 : DBC11052 (2h 28m) Introduction (2nd ed.) by Diane DeCillis DBC11161 (4h 58m) read by Marion Contompasis by Richard S. Gilbert Poems that consider threads of read by Sonya Schryer Norris emotional attachment and separation Unitarian Universalist adult education against a backdrop of art, food, and workbook for identifying and Lebanese culture. Some descriptions of developing an individual theology sex, some violence, and some strong based on their religious beliefs and language. A 2015 Michigan Notable values. 2000. Book. 2014. Exceptions Journal: Vol. 1, Spring 2015 Michigan and the Civil War: A Great DBC03423 (2h 36m) and Bloody Sacrifice by University of Michigan DBC03406 (6h 34m) read by Zach Reilly and Savannah Smith by Jack Dempsey Edited by Michigan State University read by Andy Andersen students, Exceptions Journal showcases Describes Michigan's role in the the perspectives of visually impaired preservation of the Union, leading and blind individuals through creative characters, battles, and events during writing and art. Some strong language. 2015.

14 Collection of articles written for the You Must Be Born Again Michigan Electric Cooperative (Essentials of a Consecrated Life, Book 1) Association's Michigan Country Lines DBC11069 (1h 42m) magazine. 2005. by Tom Harmon read by Trevor Nicholus Collins Great Lakes Passenger Ship Disasters Discusses the gospel from John, chapter DBC11067 (5h 53m) three. 2008. by Wayne Louis Kadar read by Marion Contompasis Lord, Teach Us to Pray Explores 15 historic and tragic tales of (Essentials of a Consecrated Life, Book 2) passenger ship disasters on the Great DBC11070 (1h 53m) Lakes. 2005. by Tom Harmon read by Trevor Nicholus Collins 29 Missing : The True and Tragic Story Focuses on faith and prayer. 2009. of the Disappearance of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald By the Word of God DBC05921 (1h 48m) (Essentials of a Consecrated Life, Book 3) by Andrew Kantar DBC11071 (1h 48m) read by Michael P. Donovan by Tom Harmon Recounts the sinking of the freighter read by Trevor Nicholus Collins the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald in the icy Presents the importance of knowing waters of Lake Superior in 1975 and God's Word. 2010. describes subsequent expeditions to the wreck site to uncover clues to her Right at Home mysterious disappearance. For high DBC03418 (6h 47m) school and adult. A 1999 Michigan by Jim Hough Notable Book. 1998. read by Michael P. Donovan Collection of articles written for the District of Columbia : A Bicentennial Michigan Electric Cooperative History Association's Michigan Country Lines DBC03372 (10h 30m) magazine. 1994. by David L. Lewis read by Michael P. Donovan View from the Top Social and cultural history of the DBC03419 (8h 32m) District of Columbia's neighborhoods. by Jim Hough Its narrative of cycles of planning, read by Michael P. Donovan development, deterioration,

15 preservation, restoration and Pure Michigan Official State Travel redevelopment is set against the Guide Fall/Winter 2014 backdrop of the city's demographic DBC03410 (1h 11m) evolution. 1976. Pure Michigan Official State Travel Guide Spring/Summer 2014 A History of Ann Arbor DBC03337 (2h 44m) DBC11045 (5h 24m) by Michigan Economic Development by Jonathan L. Marwil Corporation read by David Erdody read by Courtney Maki History of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and the Official state of Michigan travel guide impact of the University of Michigan in issued as a supplement to Midwest shaping the town's history. 1987. Living in partnership with Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Our People, Our Journey : The Little 2014. River Band of Ottawa Indians DBC03362 (14h 5m) Tenants and Landlords Resource Guide by James M. McClurken DBC03360 (3h 5m) read by Michael P. Donovan by Michigan State University College of History of the Little River Band of Law read by Michael P. Donovan Ottawa Indians, a Michigan tribe that Guide to tenant and landlord rights and has survived to the present day despite responsibilities in rental relationships the expansionist and assimilationist in Michigan. 2009. policies that nearly robbed it of an identity in the late nineteenth century. What Every Driver Must Know (2012) A 2010 Michigan Notable book. 2009. DBC03404 (6h 20m) by Michigan Department of State Pick : Choose to Create a Life You Love read by Nicholas Colovos DBC05926 (4h 24m) State of Michigan guide to driver’s by Sherene McHenry licenses, teens and driving, common read by Betsie Bush traffic rules, signs and signals, what to With awareness, acceptance, action, do in emergencies, and much more. and accountability, McHenry provides 2012. readers with advice for developing the mindset and skills they need to build What Every Driver Must Know (2014) the life they desire. 2012. DBC03412 (3h 51m) by Michigan Department of State read by Michael P. Donovan

16 State of Michigan guide to driver’s by Loreen Niewenhuis licenses, common traffic rules, signs read by Lili Krezel and signals, and much more. The Loreen Niewenhuis' second walking material has been condensed from past adventure includes hiking stretches of editions and focuses safe driving topics. the shorelines of all five Great Lakes. 2014. Her journey raises important questions about preserving wild places and Grand Traverse : The Civil War Era protecting the fragile ecosystems of the DBC03363 (20h 41m) Great Lakes. 2013. by John C. Mitchell read by Michael P. Donovan A 1000-Mile Great Lakes Island An account of life in the Grand Traverse Adventure : One Woman’s Epic Journey Bay and Leelanau Peninsula region of Exploring the Diverse Islands of the Michigan before and during the Civil Five Great Lakes (1000-Mile Walk, Book War. The book explores settlement 3) patterns, economic development, social DBC05893 (7h 47m) and political events, the experiences of by Loreen Niewenhuis the region’s men who joined the Union read by Lili Krezel army, and the effects of their absence From hiking the rugged wilderness of on their families and communities. Isle Royale in Lake Superior, to strolling 2011. the metropolis on Montreal Island, Niewenhuis explores islands A 1000-mile Walk on the Beach : One throughout the Great Lakes basin. Woman's Trek of the Perimeter of 2015. Lake Michigan (1000-Mile Walk, Book 1) DBC05891 (6h 47m) Keepers of Valor : Lakes of Vengeance, by Loreen Niewenhuis Lakeboats, Lifesavers & Lighthouses read by Lili Krezel DBC05937 (11h 31m) Loreen Niewenhuis' solo walking by Wes Oleszewski adventure provides a ground-level view read by Andy Andersen of issues facing Lake Michigan. 2011. Factual historical narrative includes sagas of the obscure and thrilling A 1000-Mile Great Lakes Walk : One events of several Great Lakes ships and Woman’s Trek Along the Shorelines of the people who served on them. A 2000 All Five Great Lakes (1000-Mile Walk, Michigan Notable book. 2000. Book 2) DBC05892 (7h 9m)

17 How to Survive the Worst That Can Peninsula. A 2014 Michigan Notable Happen : A Parent's Step by Step Guide book. Some descriptions of sex and to Healing After the Loss of a Child strong language. 2013. DBC05950 (3h 8m) by Sandy Peckinpah The Big House : Fielding H. Yost and read by Dana Feldpausch the Building of Michigan Stadium Forward by Melissa Gilbert, this is a DBC03366 (14h 56m) practical, inspirational guide to coping by Robert M. Soderstrom with the many facets of bereavement read by Michael P. Donovan after the death of a child. 2014. The story of Fielding H. Yost, college football in the 1920's, and the building Making Waves : Michigan’s Boat- of Michigan stadium, which resulted Building Industry, 1865–2000 from the very successful 1922-26 DBC03434 (11h 41m) University of Michigan football seasons. by Scott M. Peters 2005. read by Lili Krezel By the late 19th Century, Michigan's Fishtown : Leland Michigan's Historic rich heritage in boat building had Fishery emerged and became the industry’s DBC03367 (5h 55m) hub, producing some of the fastest and by Laurie Kay Sommers most innovative boats ever created. read by Michael P. Donovan Michigan entrepreneurs like Historical portrait of Leland, Michigan's Christopher Columbus Smith, John L. commercial fishing neighborhood, Hacker and Gar Wood established some based on oral narratives, interviews, of the top boat brands and brought boat and accounts from contemporary ownership within reach for American journalism. A 2013 Michigan Notable consumers of all income ranges. A 2016 book. 2012. Michigan Notable book. 2015. Sixty to Zero: An Inside Look at the The Way North : Collected Upper Collapse of General Motors and the Peninsula New Works Detroit Auto Industry DBC03411 (10h 32m) DBC03403 (9h 2m) by Ron Riekki by Alex Taylor, III read by Nicholas Colovos read by Nicholas Colovos A collection of previously unpublished Extensively researched book details the poems and stories that provide numerous mistakes General Motors and snapshots of life in Michigan's Upper its competitors made that resulted in a

18 crisis for automobile manufacturers. A downs of dating. It empowers women 2011 Michigan Notable book. 2010. as they learn that dating doesn't have to be a daunting experience. 2013. Trout Magic DBC03357 (7h 41m) The Legacy of the Civil War by Robert Traver DBC03376 (3h 12m) read by Michael P. Donovan by Robert Penn Warren A collection of essays and anecdotes read by Michael P. Donovan about equipment and techniques, An exploration of the effects of the Civil satisfactions and frustrations, and the War on American History and on social context of fly fishing for trout in American thought about American rivers of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. History. 1961. Contains some strong language. 1974. High Heat : The Secret History of the The A.A. Service Manual Combined Fastball and the Improbable Search for With Twelve Concepts for World the Fastest Pitcher of All Time Service [2014-2015 edition] DBC03407 (10h) DBC03430 (16h 39m) by Tim Wendel by Bill W. read by Andy Andersen read by Jamila Jones History of the fastball in baseball from The 2014-2015 edition of the its early development to the present Alcoholics Anonymous Service Manual form while exploring its impact on the including the Twelve Concepts for game and the pitchers who have been World Service explains the Conference blessed (or cursed) with its gift. Some structure and its year-round strong language. 2010. importance and includes the Conference Charter and General Service Summer of '68 : The Season that Board Bylaws.2014. Changed Baseball, and America, Forever Warning Signs : What Every Woman DBC11085 (10h 54m) Should Know : A Dating Guide by Tim Wendel DBC05920 (3h) read by Michael P. Donovan by Danielle E. Ward In a year shaped by national tragedy, read by Danielle E. Ward baseball was shaped by amazing Through relatable stories and pitching--culminating in a victory by a examples, Warning Signs takes readers Detroit Tigers team that faced off on a journey that explores the ups and against Bob Gibson's St. Louis

19 Cardinals, the 1967 World Series by Eugene E. Bleil defending champions. Unrated. A 2013 read by Michael P. Donovan Michigan Notable book. 2012. The moving account of Tech Sgt. Eugene E. Bleil as a prisoner of war of Understanding Birth : A the Japanese military during World Comprehensive Guide ; Understanding War II while the U.S. Army Air Corps Mother & Baby Care : A Guide to the defended the Philippine Islands. First Two Weeks ; Understanding Violence and some strong language. Breastfeeding : Your Guide to a 2011. Healthy Start DBC03424 (6h 8m) Surprised to be Standing : A Spiritual read by Jamila Jones Journey Three booklets that cover pregnancy, DBC03370 (7h 30m) childbirth, labor and delivery, by Steve E. Brown postpartum care, and breastfeeding. read by Michael P. Donovan Included in the text are website links to The author explores living with related videos on these topics. 2013 Gaucher's disease from the age of five, and 2014. becoming a pioneer in promoting disability culture, and his unexpected healing journey. 2011. BIOGRAPHIES/MEMOIRS Metisse Detroitland : A Collection of Movers, DBC11080 (7h 27m) Shakers, Lost Souls, and History by Yvonne M. Combs Makers from Detroit's Past read by Marion Contompasis DBC03377 (13h 54m) An inspirational true-story of one by Richard Bak child's courage to survive war, read by Michael P. Donovan discrimination, abuse, rape, family Welcome to Detroitland, where award- chaos, fire, and flood. Some violence winning journalist Richard Bak brings and strong language. 2007. to life episodes from roughly a century of Detroit's colorful history. 2011. Bad River DBC03416 (3h 34m) Consigned to Death Six Times : by Ezra E. Devereaux Surviving Bataan, the Death March, read by Michael P. Donovan and Life as a POW Devereaux family history in Gratiot DBC03358 (10h 52m) County, Michigan. 1980.

20 read by Sonya Schryer Norris The Indians of Hungry Hollow Elly Peterson's story is a missing DBC03361 (7h 40m) chapter in the political history of by Bill Dunlop Michigan, as well as the United States. A read by Michael P. Donovan biography of a woman who helped An inspiring story of family struggle throw open the doors to broader and survival in the early 20th century, participation and power for women in this memoir recounts Dunlop's the Republican Party and American experiences as an Ottawa youth politics. A 2012 Michigan Notable book. growing up in a Native American 2011. community in Petoskey, Michigan. A 2005 Michigan Notable book. 2004. I'll See You Again, Lady Liberty : The True Story of a German prisoner of The Boy Governor : Stevens T. Mason War in America and the Birth of Michigan Politics DBC03399 (4h 46m) DBC03402 (10h 30m) by Ernst W. Floeter by Don Faber read by Nicholas Colovos read by Nicholas Colovos Memoir of an anti-Nazi German who The complete story of Stevens T. became a prisoner of war in the United Mason, Michigan's first governor and States during World War II. He returns dominant political figure in the state's to the United States to live near early development. A 2013 Michigan Lansing, Michigan. 2014. Notable book. 2012. Wounded Warrior : The Rise and Fall Travelin' Man : Across the Sahara and of Michigan Governor John Swainson Beyond DBC05932 (13h 7m) DBC05931 (16h 22m) by Lawrence M. Glazer by Dennis D. Feeheley read by Andy Andersen read by Michael P. Donovan Political biography exploring the Journalist travels through the Sahara remarkable highs and the tragic lows of Desert and encounters adventure. John Swainson, Michigan's 42nd 2014. Governor (1961-1962), including his indictment in 1975 on federal charges Elly Peterson : "Mother" of the of bribery and perjury. A 2011 Moderates Michigan Notable book. Some strong DBC03435 (10h 4m) language. 2010. by Sara Fitzgerald

21 A Governor's Story : The Fight for Jobs and America's Economic Future DBC03394 (12h 40m) A Call from the Country by Jennifer Granholm DBC03392 (9h 35m) read by Karen Glaser by Kensinger Jones Recounts the former Michigan read by Karen Glaser governor’s struggles to solve the Ken and Alice Jones leave their busy problems of unemployment and budget city life to live off the land in rural deficits with the auto industry collapse Michigan.1989. and global financial crisis. 2011. The People's Lawyer : The Life and What They Were Thinking : Reflections Times of Frank J. Kelley, the Nation's on Michigan Difference-Makers Longest-Serving Attorney General DBC05902 (12h 36m) DBC05951 (10h 46m) by Bill Haney by Frank J. Kelley read by Michael P. Donovan read by Michael P. Donovan The author provides personal stories of The nation's longest-serving attorney influential Michigan people, including general, Frank J. Kelley of Michigan, Elmore Leonard, Ernie Harwell, Jack tells the story of a life that spanned two Kevorkian, Denise Ilitch, Milo centuries and a career that helped Radulovich, J.P. McCarthy, Sue Marx, Joe transform consumer protection and Dumars, George Pierrot, Ed Cole, public interest law. A 2016 Michigan Jennifer Granholm, Carl Oglesby, and Notable book. 2015. Ron Monchak. 2014. From Soupy to Nuts! A History of Al Kaline : The Biography of a Tigers Detroit Television Icon DBC05952 (9h 10m) DBC03380 (10h 47m) by Tim Kiska by Jim Hawkins read by Michael P. Donovan read by Michael P. Donovan From Soupy to Nuts! is a snapshot of Biography of Albert William "Al" Kaline Detroit television history – from Sonny (born December 19, 1934) a former Eliot, Bozo the Clown, Bill Kennedy, Lou Major League Baseball right fielder. A Gordon and Gil Maddox to Al member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Ackerman, Sir Graves Ghastly, Dick the Kaline played his entire 22-year Bruiser and Mr. Belvedere. 2005. baseball career with the Detroit Tigers. 2010.

22 Thrift Store Saints : Meeting Jesus 25 together to obtain government- Cents at a Time provided food aid for needy mothers DBC11144 (3h 47m) and children through the Focus:HOPE by Jane Knuth program. The program grew to take on read by Betsie Bush issues of poverty and racism in Detroit, Knuth’s Catholic upbringing had not Michigan during the late 1960s. 2015. prepared her for the soul-stirring encounters she experienced while Hank Greenberg : The Hero Who Didn't volunteering and serving the poor and Want to Be One needy at the St. Vincent DePaul thrift DBC03383 (5h 58m) store in inner-city Kalamazoo, by Mark Kurlansky Michigan. 2010. read by Andy Andersen Profiles the Jewish-American baseball I'll Take You There : Mavis Staples, the player who, in 1934, risked his chance Staple Singers, and the March Up to beat Babe Ruth's home run record by Freedom's Highway sitting out a game on Yom Kippur, and DBC03421 (9h 15m) describes his impact on Jewish- by Greg Kot American history. A 2012 Michigan read by Danielle E. Ward Notable book. 2011. Recounts the life and achievements of Mavis Staples, the lead singer of the Nekkid Staple Singers, revealing how her DBC03401 (9h 55m) family fused diverse musical genres to by Frank M. Lee transcend racism and oppression read by Nicholas Colovos through song. Also discusses her Memoir of a boy's struggle with polio in collaborations with fellow artists and rural Tennessee in the mid-20th her impact on civil rights culture. Some century. 2013. strong language. 2014. Michigan's Columbus: The Life of Hope for the City : A Catholic Priest, a Douglass Houghton Suburban Housewife and Their DBC03379 (7h 49m) Desperate Effort to Save Detroit by Steve Lehto DBC05956 (13h 47m) read by Michael P. Donovan by Jack Kresnak In-depth biography of the tragically read by Tracey Dolinar short life of Michigan's first State Father Bill Cunningham and suburban Geologist. A 2010 Michigan Notable housewife Eleanor Josaitis worked book. 2009.

23 by Frank Maleckas Bootstrapper : From Broke to Badass read by Michael P. Donovan on a Northern Michigan Farm The true story of the 307th DBC00113 (7h 2m) Bombardment Group that was one of by Mardi Jo Link the USAAF groups assigned to Strategic read by Sonya Schryer Norris Air Command, deployed to Okinawa Memoir of a Michigan author who, after during the Korean War, and awarded ending her nineteen-year marriage, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit staves off a perpetually empty bank Citation for its air strikes against enemy account, saves her century-old forces in Korea. 2000. farmhouse from foreclosure with the help of her three young sons, and R.E. Olds : Auto Industry Pioneer reclaims her life. A 2014 Michigan DBC11059 (20h 25m) Notable book. 2013. by George Smith May read by Michael P. Donovan Annie's Ghosts : A Journey Into a Biography of Ransom Eli Olds and his Family Secret contribution to automobile history in DBC03378 (17h 43m) Lansing, Michigan, in the 19th and 20th by Steve Luxenberg centuries. 1977. read by Michael P. Donovan Traces the author's surprise discovery The Soulful Divas that his late mother had a sister who DBC05919 (15h 21m) was sent away under mysterious by David Nathan circumstances and never mentioned by read by Danielle E. Ward the family again, his efforts to research Personal Portraits of over a dozen his long-lost aunt's story and divine divas, from Nina Simone, Aretha whereabouts, and his struggles to Franklin, and Diana Ross to Patti understand the secrecy of her LaBelle, Whitney Houston, and Janet existence. A 2010 Michigan Notable Jackson. 1999. book and Great Michigan Read selection for 2013-14. 2009. The Fast Times of Albert Champion : From Record-Setting Racer to Dashing One 11 Millionth of a War : The True Tycoon, an Untold Story of Speed, Story of a 307th Bomb Group Success, and Betrayal Navigator Who Survived Two Ships DBC05957 (16h 43m) That "Did Not Return" by Peter Joffre Nye DBC05924 (7h 48m) read by Nicholas Colovos

24 Biography of Flint, Michigan's AC Delco and Champion Spark Plug founder gives Splitting Wood a glimpse into the advent of modern DBC03356 (10h 4m) transportation in the Jazz Age through by Tom Rademacher the story of a man who lived in the fast read by Michael P. Donovan lane. 2014. A selection of ninety-eight short columns written for the Grand Rapids The Sweetness of Freedom : Stories of Press, 1988-2009. Subjects include Immigrants incidents in the everyday lives of DBC03338 (10h 43m) ordinary people, their accomplishments by Stephen Ostrander and losses, moments of joy, humor, and read by Pacita Rudder tragedy. 2009. Demonstrating the ethnic diversity of the Michigan experience, this book Roses and Revolutions : The Selected draws on the compelling testimonies Writings of Dudley Randall and family artifacts of Michigan DBC03415 (8h 24m) immigrants from around the world, by Dudley Randall including Germany, Poland, Korea, read by Michael P. Donovan Vietnam, and Tanzania, as they left Collection of essays, poems, and stories their homeland to create better lives for of long-time Detroit resident Dudley their families in Michigan. A 2011 Randall who was the founder of Michigan Notable book. 2010. Broadside Press, which published many well-known Black poets. A 2010 More than Petticoats : Remarkable Michigan Notable book. 2009. Michigan Women DBC05904 (4h 40m) by Julia Pferdehirt Escape : The True Story of a World War read by Jamila Jones II P.O.W. the Germans Couldn't Hold Profiles of twelve historical women DBC03365 (10h 25m) from Michigan including Magdelaine la by John M. Roberts Framboise, Sojourner Truth, Laura read by Michael P. Donovan Smith Haviland, Julia Wheelock John "Jack" Roberts was drafted at age Freeman, Sara Emma Edmonds, Anna 18 into the U.S. Army during World War Howard Shaw, Rebecca Shelley, Ana II, trained in artillery, and transported Clemenc, Marguerite Lofft de Angeli, to Belgium where he was captured by Gwen Frostic, Rosa Parks, Nancy German forces at the Battle of the Harkness Love. 2007. Bulge. 2003.

25 industry. A 2014 Michigan Notable You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know : A book. 2013. True Story of Family, Face-Blindness, and Forgiveness Women and the Lakes: Untold Great DBC05948 (8h 50m) Lakes Maritime Tales by Heather Sellers DBC05942 (5h 15m) read by Sonya Schryer Norris by Frederick Stonehouse Author describes her struggles growing read by Adair Whalen up with prosopagnosia--face Maritime history relating true tales of blindness--and a schizophrenic mother. women working on and around the She details her process of achieving a Great Lakes. A 2001 Michigan Notable diagnosis as an adult and learning to book. 2001. live with her disability. A 2011 Michigan Notable Book. 2010. Enslaved by Ducks DBC00111 (11h 10m) Scarred for Life by Bob Tarte DBC00112 (4h 18m) read by Mark Simonis by Tina Smith Michigan author moves with his wife read by Jamila Jones from the suburbs to the country and Memoir recounting the author's acquires an unruly menagerie, experiences and struggles as a including Stanley Sue, a gender- homeless child in a large city in the switching African grey parrot; Hector, a 1980s. Contains explicit descriptions of grumpy Muscovy duck who likes sitting sex, violence, and strong language. on shoulders; Howard, an amorous 2014. dove; and Chloe, a mallard who learned to limp. 2003. I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford Orlando M. Poe : Civil War General and DBC00118 (13h 36m) Great Lakes Engineer by Richard Snow DBC03384 (16h 6m) read by Andy Andersen by Paul Taylor This in depth account of Henry Ford read by Michael P. Donovan and his invention of the Model-T vividly A comprehensive biography of Orlando shows Ford using his innate mechanical M. Poe who led an illustrious career as abilities, hard work, and radical the supervisor for the design and imagination to transform American construction of numerous Great Lakes lighthouses and designed and

26 constructed the largest shipping lock in read by Michael P. Donovan the world at Sault Ste. Marie. A 2010 The author tells stories from his 14 Michigan Notable book. 2009. years of experience as District Attorney in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ja : Hard Times, Good People the 1950s. 1992. DBC11133 (9h 43m) by Kurt D. Thelen Always A New Chapter : Stories & read by Nicholas Colovos Essays from Wyoming High School Dennis and Joni, two neighboring DBC03427 (12h 58m) German farm children, grow up by Various together in depression-era, rural read by Tracey Dolinar Michigan. 2016. Inspired by Sonia Nazario’s book, Enrique’s Journey (DB62628) students When Boppa was a Boy at Wyoming High School in Wyoming, DBC05923 (6h 42m) Michigan reflect on the immigrant by Kurt D. Thelen experience and education in America read by Nicholas Colovos through their own stories and essays. The author’s perspective as a grade For senior high and older readers. school-aged boy growing up on a 2014. typical Midwestern dairy farm during the transitional time period of the mid- 1900’s. 2013. Jessica : The Autobiography of an Infant Kalamazoo Gals : A Story of DBC03368 (13h 45m) Extraordinary Women & Gibson's by Jeffrey Von Glahn 'Banner' Guitars of WWII read by Michael P. Donovan DBC11146 (9h 23m) Jessica, 23, was unable to express her by John Thomas own wants and needs and suffered read by Lili Krezel from incapacitating attacks of panic and The hidden musical and social history terror. This case study of of the women who built Gibson guitars psychotherapy details her treatment in Kalamazoo, Michigan, during World and recovery. 2006. War II. Some strong language. 2012. Chrysler, Ford, Durant and Sloan : Small Town D.A. Founding Giants of the American DBC05889 (11h 2m) Automotive Industry by Robert Traver DBC11058 (11h 22m)

27 by H. Eugene Weiss The celebrity cosmetic surgery blogger read by Michael P. Donovan describes his misfit youth as a nerdy Biographies of the leaders of the Big Korean-American student with a Three automobile manufacturers in misshapen jaw whose life-changing Detroit, Michigan--Ford, General surgery led him to become a successful Motors, and Chrysler--with an plastic surgeon. Some strong language. emphasis on their contributions to 2011. production, product design, marketing, and business organization. 2003. Foundation for Living : The Story of Charles Stewart Mott and Flint Damn Near White : An African DBC11057 (12h 31m) American Family's Rise from Slavery to by Clarence H. Young Bittersweet Success read by Michael P. Donovan DBC05944 (6h 45m) Biography of Charles Stewart Mott and by Carolyn Marie Wilkins his contribution to automobile history read by Danielle E. Ward with General Motors in Flint, Michigan, The author uncovers and explores her in the early 20th century. 1963. family history including issues of class and racial identity. 2010. Hard Stuff : The Autobiography of A Child of the Sea, and Life Among the Coleman Young Mormons DBC03382 (17h 27m) DBC05918 (5h 20m) by Coleman Young by Elizabeth Whitney Williams read by Michael P. Donovan read by Sonya Schryer Norris Autobiography of Detroit Mayor (1973- Memoir of Elizabeth Whitney Williams, 1993) Coleman Young. 1994. an early lighthouse keeper in Michigan, tells of her growing up among the Discovering the Peoples of Michigan Mormans of Beaver Island during the Reader 19th century and John Strang's rule DBC11038 (4h 13m) over this Mormon community. 1905. by Lewis Walker read by Adrienne Thelen In Stitches : A Memoir Discovering the Peoples of Michigan DBC03393 (9h 40m) series examines the rich multicultural by Anthony Youn heritage of the Great Lakes State and read by Karen Glaser reveals the unique contributions that different and often unrecognized

28 communities have made to Michigan's DBC11098 (2h 47m) historical and social identity. This volume provides brief synopses for the Belgians in Michigan first twenty-four books in the series DBC11099 (3h 23m) and is meant to be used as an overview and teaching tool for the series. 2008. Chaldeans in Michigan DBC11158 (2h 42m) Ethnicity in Michigan : Issues and People Copts in Michigan DBC11036 (2h 19m) DBC11157 (2h 24m) by Jack Glazier read by Adrienne Thelen Danes and Icelanders in Michigan As the introductory volume in the DBC11138 (2h 53m) Discovering the Peoples of Michigan series, this book outlines the processes Dutch in Michigan of migration, as well as the rich DBC05934 (1h 26m) relationship between ethnic groups and the trajectories of historical and social French Canadians in Michigan change in Michigan. A 2002 Michigan DBC11115 (2h 3m) Notable Book. 2001. French in Michigan Additional Titles in the Discovering the DBC11156 (2h 42m) Peoples of Michigan series: Germans in Michigan African Americans in Michigan DBC11154 (1h 51m) DBC05936 (2h 16m) Greeks in Michigan Albanians in Michigan DBC11136 (2h 9m) DBC11050 (2h 6m) Hmong Americans in Michigan Amish in Michigan DBC11155 (2h 58m) DBC05935 (1h 58m) Irish in Michigan Arab Americans in Michigan DBC11041 (3h 4m) DBC11097 (2h 28m) Italians in Michigan Asian Indians in Michigan DBC11049 (1h 53m)

29 Jews in Michigan Rose Water & Orange Blossoms : Fresh DBC11042 (3h 4m) and Classic Recipes From My Lebanese Kitchen Latinos in Michigan DBC11112 (6h 43m) DBC11051 (2h 38m) by Maureen Abood read by Lili Krezel Maltese in Michigan With an ingredient-focused approach DBC11135 (2h 4m) that makes the most of every season's bounty, the author presents more than Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in 100 recipes inspired by her childhood Michigan growing up as a Lebanese-American in DBC05933 (3h 1m) Michigan. A 2016 Michigan Notable Book. 2015. Poles in Michigan DBC11114 (1h 59m) Country Bible Church Heritage Cookbook Scandinavians in Michigan DBL8394 (4h 47m) DBC11120 (2h 36m) by Country Bible Church read by Betsie Bush Scots in Michigan Recipes collected by the congregation DBC11037 (2h 21m) of the Country Bible Church in Michigan. 2014. Serbians in Michigan DBC11137 (2h 56m) Wheat Belly Cookbook : 150 Recipes to Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and South Slavs in Michigan Find Your Path Back to Health DBC11116 (2h 28m) DBC03375 (15h 45m) by William Davis Swedes in Michigan read by Michael P. Donovan DBC11121 (3h 29m) Advocates for a wheat-free diet and presents guidelines for converting the Yankees in Michigan pantry and kitchen to wheatlessness. DBC11043 (5h 20m) Includes 150 recipes for preparing common dishes without wheat including breakfasts, appetizers, COOKBOOKS snacks, main dishes, desserts, and 30 baked goods. Companion to Wheat DBC03408 (7h 49m) Belly (DB75896). 2013. by Arnie Bernstein read by Andy Andersen Sweetie-licious Pies : Eat Pie, Love Life The author explores the origins and DBC05929 (3h 25m) events leading up to the school by Linda Hundt bombing on May 18, 1927, in Bath read by Lili Krezel Michigan, the terrible destruction at the Michigan-based bakery business offers school, and how the stunned recipes and stories behind 52 of their community struggled to cope in the signature pies. A 2014 Michigan immediate aftermath. A 2010 Michigan Notable book. 2013. Notable book. 2009.

Season to Taste Michigan's Strychnine Saint : The DBL8302 (5h 24m) Curious Case of Mrs. Mary McKnight by Virginia Newell DBC11056 (5h 23m) read by Karen Glaser by Tobin T. Buhk Memoir of Virginia Newell who tells of read by Lili Krezel her family history and experience as a True crime event in 1903, Kalkaska caterer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2010. County, Michigan. Describes the deaths of the Murphy family members, while Vitamix Creations Recipes neighbors whisper about a curse and DBC00108 (8h 7m) physicians fear a contagious disease. by Vita-Mix Corporation Some violence. 2014. read by Lili Krezel Collection of over 300 recipes to be The Shocking Story of Helmuth prepared in the Vitamix blender Schmidt : Michigan's Original Lonely including fruit smoothies, milkshakes, Hearts Killer frozen cocktails, soups, spreads, sauces, DBC05895 (6h 45m) breads, breakfasts, desserts, and salad by Tobin Buhk dressings; also includes manufacturer's read by Tracey Dolinar Care and Use Manual. 2010. True crime account of 1910s Detroit- area killer Helmuth Schmidt who lured women to their deaths through TRUE CRIME personals ads in east coast newspapers. Some violence. 2013. Bath Massacre : America's First School Bombing

31 Blood on the Mitten : Infamous When the body of Eric McGinnis, a Michigan Murders 1700s to Present black teenage boy from Benton Harbor, DBC11119 (4h 50m) Michigan, is found in the river that by Tom Carr separates St. Joseph and Benton read by Lili Krezel Harbor, relations between the two Blood on the Mitten presents 57 crimes communities grow increasingly of passion, necessity, or calculated evil strained as longheld racial from Michigan's history. Violence. misperceptions and attitudes surface. 2016. Some strong language and violence. 1998. The Sweater Letter DBC03359 (13h 5m) Shortcut : The Seeberville Murders and by Dave Distel the Dark Side of the American Dream read by Michael P. Donovan DBC03355 (22h 59m) True crime story of a ruthless husband by Steve Lehto who tried to get away with murder in read by Michael P. Donovan Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and the A study of violent events of the 1913- relentless police sergeant who was 1914 Michigan Copper Country miners' determined to bring him to justice. strike, especially the shooting deaths of 2002. two strikers in Seeberville on August 14, 1913, and the related legal The Purple Gang : organized crime in proceedings. 2011. Detroit, 1910-1945 DBC03405 (6h 20m) Isadore's Secret : Sin, Murder, and by Paul R. Kavieff Confession in a Northern Michigan read by Andy Andersen Town Detailed history of Detroit's Prohibition DBC03395 (13h 29m) era mobsters, the Purple Gang. Includes by Mardi Link violence and strong language. 2000. read by Karen Glaser A gripping account of the mysterious The Other Side of the River : A Story of disappearance of a young nun in a Two Towns, a Death, and America's northern Michigan town and the Dilemma national controversy that followed DBC11141 (12h 48m) when she turned up dead and buried in by Alex Kotlowitz the basement of the church. A 2010 read by Michael P. Donovan Michigan Notable Book selection. 2009.

32 When Evil Came to Good Hart Historic true crime in Ann Arbor, DBC11074 (7h) Michigan. Some descriptions of by Mardi Link violence. 2011. read by Lydia Hiller The true crime, cold-case file of the Wicked Ottawa County, Michigan murders of a wealthy Detroit-area (Wicked Michigan Series) family in their northern Michigan cabin DBC05897 (4h) in 1968. Violence. 2008. by Amberrose Hammond read by Jamila Jones Wicked Takes the Witness Stand : A Ottawa County, Michigan, true crime Tale of Murder and Twisted Deceit in tales of sin, scandal, and crime Northern Michigan including jilted lovers, Ku Klux Klan DBC05922 (17h 24m) members, and gangsters. Some by Mardi Link violence. 2011. read by Nicholas Colovos Gaylord, Michigan. An account of a Wicked Washtenaw County : Strange 1986 unsolved murder, vindictive Tales of the Grisly and Unexplained prosecution, and a psychotic key (Wicked Michigan Series) witness whose testimony led to the DBC00127 (4h 57m) wrongful imprisonment of five innocent by James Thomas Mann men. Violence and strong language. read by Nicholas Colovos 2015. True crime account of unexplained murders and vicious crimes in Murder in Battle Creek : The Washtenaw County, Michigan. 2010. Mysterious Death of Daisy Zick DBC03400 (4h 37m) by Blaine L. Pardoe CHILDREN’S BOOKS read by Caitlin Wolfe Michigan's 1963 unsolved crime of the Prairie Evers murder of Daisy Zick. Some DBC00119 (3h 16m) descriptions of violence. 2013. by Ellen Airgood read by Tayler Conklin Wicked Ann Arbor After having been home-schooled by (Wicked Michigan Series) her grandmother, Prairie Evers moves DBC05896 (3h 24m) with her family to rural New York by James Thomas Mann where she begins attending public read by Andrew Head school. She eases the difficult transition

33 by raising chickens and helping her (Heroes A2Z, Book 3) new friend, Ivy. For grades 3-6. 2012. DBC05900 (55m) by David Anthony Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard read by Lydia Hiller Band Three young heroes in Traverse City, DBC00122 (17m) Michigan, are attacked by walking by Kwame Alexander cherry tree monsters. For grades 2-4. read by Kwame Alexander 2007. Acoustic Rooster forms a jazz band to compete in the annual Barnyard Talent Digging for Dinos Show. Includes glossary, notes on the (Heroes A2Z, Book 4) characters and songs, and jazz timeline. DBC05901 (55m) A 2014 Michigan Reads! selection. For by David Anthony grades K-3. 2011. read by Lydia Hiller Three young heroes in Traverse City, Alien Ice Cream Michigan, take a trip to the beach and (Heroes A2Z, Book 1) do some digging, only to discover some DBC05898 (47m) terrifying dinosaurs. For grades 2-4. by David Anthony 2008. read by Lydia Hiller Three young heroes in Traverse City, Easter Egg Haunt Michigan, discover ice cream monsters (Heroes A2Z, Book 5) created by mysterious aliens who have DBC03422 (59m) plans to take over the world. For grades by David Anthony 2-4. 2007. read by Mark Simonis Three young heroes in Traverse City, Bowling Over Halloween Michigan, try to save the local Easter (Heroes A2Z, Book 2) egg hunt from ghosts and chocolate DBC05899 (52m) bunny monsters. For grades 2-4. 2008. by David Anthony read by Lydia Hiller Fowl Mouthwash Three young heroes in Traverse City, (Heroes A2Z, Book 6) Michigan, confront the Halloween fudge DBC03343 (41m) monster that is trying to take over the by David Anthony town. For grades 2-4. 2007. read by Sami George Three young heroes in Traverse City, Cherry Bomb Squad Michigan, discover a mouthwash that

34 makes everyone think they are Joey Down Under chickens. For grades 2-4. 2008. (Heroes A2Z, Book 10) DBC03347 (1h 5m) Guitar Rocket Star by David Anthony (Heroes A2Z, Book 7) read by Paige Conway DBC03344 (55m) Three young heroes from Traverse City, by David Anthony Michigan, visit Mackinac Island for read by Sarah Matthews Australian days. They meet kangaroos, In Traverse City, Michigan, a battle of koalas, and a kid named Joey who is a the bands turns into a real war. It's rock bossy Aussie from down under. For versus roll as mullets try to steal the grades 2-4. 2009. show. One wrong note, and everything could be out of tune. For grades 2-4. Kung Fu Kitties 2008. (Heroes A2Z, Book 11) DBC03348 (1h 10m) Holiday Holdup by David Anthony (Heroes A2Z, Book 8) read by Melissa Mercieca DBC03345 (1h 3m) Three young heroes from Traverse City, by David Anthony Michigan, track down the missing milk read by Laura Chall when famous felines Chuck Morris, Three young heroes try to save Moose Lee, and Lucy Mew prowl into Christmas from candy bandits who are town. For grades 2-4. 2009. stealing presents from under the Christmas trees of Traverse City, Lost Puppy Love Michigan. For grades 2-4. 2009. (Heroes A2Z, Book 12) DBC03349 (1h 1m) Ivy League All-Stars by David Anthony (Heroes A2Z, Book 9) read by Dan Inglese DBC03346 (1h 2m) In Traverse City, Michigan, people by David Anthony become pets when they drink a lost read by Katie Maggart puppy's Love Potion #K9. For grades 2- Three young heroes in Traverse City, 4. 2011. Michigan, team up in a little league championship baseball game against Monkey Monster Truck evil plant monsters. For grades 2-4. (Heroes A2Z, Book 13) 2009. DBC03350 (1h 10m) by David Anthony

35 read by Beau Bielski by Colin Bergel Three young heroes from Traverse City, read by Danielle E. Ward Michigan, attend a monster truck rally A young girl learns how her father will that turns into a real barrel of monkeys. receive his birthday card while he For grades 2-4. 2012. works on a freighter carrying coal on Lake Michigan. A 2001 Michigan Nursery Rhyme Crime Notable book. For grades K-3. 2000. (Heroes A2Z, Book 14) DBC03351 (1h 10m) Miss Colfax's Light by David Anthony DBC11088 (16m) read by Jamila Jones by Aimee Bissonette Three young heroes battle nursery read by Danielle E. Ward rhyme characters that have escaped The story of Harriet Colfax who became from books and turned to crime in the lighthouse keeper for the Michigan Traverse City, Michigan. For grades 2-4. City Lighthouse off Lake Michigan at 2013. age 37 and kept the light burning for 43 years, through storms, harsh winters, M is for Mitten : A Michigan Alphabet and changes in technology. Includes DBC11092 (21m) excerpts from her actual log. For grades by Annie Appleford 2-4. 2016. read by Danielle E. Ward Alphabet book representing the state of The Misadventures of Mistletoe Mouse Michigan from "apple blossom" to DBC11047 (1hr 33m) "Detroit Zoo." A 2000 Michigan Notable by Susan Bourrie book. For preschool to grade 2. 1999. read by Taylor Villarreal Mistletoe Mouse and Molly Dolly have Michigan : The Wolverine State adventures while solving Christmas- DBC05914 (2h 5m) time troubles. For grades 2-4. 2016. by Rachel Barenblat read by Marion Contompasis When Lighthouses are Dark : A Story of History, geography, people, politics and a Lake Superior Island government, economy, and social life DBC11039 (6h 47m) and customs of Michigan. For grades 5- by Ethel C. Brill 8. 2002. read by Betsie Bush The story of four children stranded on a Mail by the Pail Lake Superior island who take refuge in DBC11089 (12m)

36 a deserted lighthouse hoping to survive understand her experience in the the winter. For grades 4-7. 1921. colored car and also deal with the more subtle injustices that her family faces in Michigan Detroit. For grades 4-7. A 2014 DBC05915 (40m) Michigan Notable book. 2013. by Capstone Press Geography Department Just Call Me Joe Joe read by Marion Contompasis (Joe Joe in the City, Book 1) History, geography, and people of DBC00123 (24m) Michigan. For grades 4-7. 1996. by Jean Alicia Elster read by Danielle E. Ward Bernida : A Michigan Sailing Legend Reading a library book about the old DBC05940 (14m) Negro Baseball Leagues and the by Al Declercq talented men who played in them gives read by Derek Bry Joe Joe the strength and self-esteem to In 1925 a sailboat named Bernida wins do something difficult. For grades 4-7. the inaugural Port Huron to Mackinac 2001. Race. After years of neglect and with new owners, the sailboat re-enters the I Have a Dream, Too! race in 2012. For grades 2-4. A 2015 (Joe Joe in the City, Book 2) Michigan Notable book. 2014. DBC00124 (25m) by Jean Alicia Elster Pink Tiara Cookies for Three read by Danielle E. Ward DBC00101 (13m) As he reads about Mary McLeod by Maria Dismondy Bethune, Joe Joe learns to hold onto his read by Danielle E. Ward dream of going to college and works to Sami struggles and succeeds in make it happen, despite the teasing of including a new friend into her group. his friends. For grades 4-7. 2002. Includes a note to families about bullying. For grades 2-4. 2011. I'll Fly My Own Plane (Joe Joe in the City, Book 3) Colored Car DBC00125 (27m) DBC00114 (4h 5m) by Jean Alicia Elster by Jean Alicia Elster read by Danielle E. Ward read by Danielle E. Ward Joe Joe is tempted to earn "easy money" Riding the train from Michigan to drug running like his friend Tyrone, but Tennessee, Patsy must find a way to reading about the Tuskegee Airmen

37 helps him decide what he should do. Leonardo's Horse For grades 4-7. 2002. DBC11090 (22m) by Jean Fritz I'll Do the Right Thing read by Danielle E. Ward (Joe Joe in the City, Book 4) The story behind the American Horse at DBC00126 (26m) the Frederik Meijer Gardens. An artistic by Jean Alicia Elster idea envisioned but never finished by read by Danielle E. Ward Leonardo da Vinci, the horse was When Joe Joe's friend Tyrone wants subsequently completed by a pair of him to join his gang at school, Joe Joe American artists in 1999. One bronzed finds that listening to his grandmother statue remains in Milan, Italy, and the and learning about the statesman Ralph other resides in Grand Rapids. A 2002 J. Bunche help him decide what to do. Michigan Notable book. For grades 3-6. For grades 4-7. 2003. 2001.

Miss Martin is a Martian Living on Sisu : The 1913 Union Copper DBC11082 (14m) Strike Tragedy by Colleen M. Fisher DBC03389 (6h 9m) read by JoAnn Dashner by Deborah K. Frontiera Melvin Baxter is convinced that his new read by Karen Glaser teacher, Miss Martin, is a Martian. For Presented in fictional journal entries, grades 4-7. A 2010 Michigan Notable 12-year-old Emma Niemi relates the book. 2011. events surrounding the copper mining strike of 1913 in Houghton and The Outdoor Museum : The Magic of Keweenaw Counties of Michigan's Michigan's Marshall M. Fredericks Upper Peninsula and the Italian Hall DBC00121 (1h) fire on Christmas Eve. For junior and by Marcy Heller Fisher senior high readers. 2009. read by Tonia Bickford Abby and her mother spend a day Barnyard Song looking at the sculptures of Marshall DBC11101 (6m) Fredericks around Detroit. Includes by Rhonda Gowler Greene information about the sculptor, his read by Catherine G. Lancaster work, the sculptural process, and a list When the barn yard animals catch the of sculptures in the Great Lakes region. flu, the farmer takes care of them until For grades 3-6. 2001. their usual voices return. A 2004

38 Michigan Reads! selection. For Do Unto Otters : A Book About preschool to grade 2. 1997. Manners DBC05894 (11m) Step Up! : A Mackinac Island Tale by Laurie Keller DBC05970 (9m) read by Sonya Schryer Norris by Cathe Hahn Mr. Rabbit wonders if he will be able to read by Megan Cochrane get along with his new otter neighbors During a day trip to Michigan's until he is reminded of the golden rule. Mackinac Island, Cooper and Robyn A 2015 Michigan Reads selection. For hear about the day on which John, preschool to grade 2. 2007. Wayne, and Duke, horses that are always hitched in the same order to My Detroit Garden pull a wagon, were mixed up by a new DBC05963 (6m) stable boy. For grades 2-4. 2005. by Keri Middaugh read by Katelyn Wilson Big Chickens A little girl moves to Detroit and misses DBC00104 (9m) her vegetable garden. She plants a few by Leslie Helakoski seedlings in a nearby vacant lot to help read by Danielle E. Ward her feel at home in the city and While trying to escape from a wolf, four discovers the joys of urban gardening. frightened chickens keep getting Includes a Detroit fact page and family themselves into the very predicaments gardening activity. For grades K-3. they are trying to avoid. A 2007 2012. Michigan Reads! selection. For preschool-grade 2. 2006. Stolen Treasures at Pictured Rocks (National Park Mystery, Book 1) Woolbur DBC11122 (2h 24m) DBC11079 (9m) by Mary Morgan by Leslie Helakoski read by Taylor Villarreal read by Sheryl Mase Ben and Bekka explore Pictured Rocks Woolbur, a sheep with a mind of his National Lakeshore Park in Michigan own, never seems to follow the flock, and discover thieves stealing artifacts despite his parents' reminders about from sunken ships. For grades 3-6. how he should behave. A 2013 2011. Michigan Reads! selection. For grades K-3. 2008. The Face at Mount Rushmore (National Park Mystery, Book 2)

39 DBC11123 (2h 30m) teach the fierce North Wind how to live by Mary Morgan peacefully with his brothers, allowing read by Taylor Villarreal the formerly uninhabitable land of Ben and Bekka visit Mount Rushmore Michigane to be settled. For grades 2-4. National Memorial Park in South 2006. Dakota over 4th of July and solve the mystery of a suspicious mine explosion. Babushka Baba Yaga For grades 3-6. 2013. DBC03385 (17m) by Patricia Polacco Spies in Disguise at Gettysburg read by Marion Contompasis (National Park Mystery, Book 3) The villagers are afraid of her, so the DBC11124 (3h 35m) legendary Baba Yaga disguises herself by Mary Morgan as an old woman in order to know the read by Taylor Villarreal joys of being a grandmother. For grades Ben and Bekka attend a Civil War K-3. 1993. reenactment at Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania and end The Bee Tree up uncovering a plot to ruin the event. DBC03425 (12m) For grades 3-6. 2013. by Patricia Polacco read by Sue Dixon Our Walk in the Woods To teach his granddaughter the value of DBC11065 (7m) books, a grandfather leads a growing by Charity Nebbe crowd in search of the tree where the read by Katharyn Head bees keep their honey. For grades K-3. As a young girl and her dog stroll 1993. through the woods at the beginning of spring. They each have a very different The Blessing Cup perspective on their walk together. For DBC03413 (24m) preschool-grade 2. 2008. by Patricia Polacco read by Marion Contompasis A single china cup from a tea set left Legend of Michigan behind when Jews were forced to leave DBC11078 (25m) Russia helps hold a family together by Trinka Hakes Noble through generations of living in read by JoAnn Dashner America, reminding them of the most An old warrior and a young boy travel important things in life. For grades 3-6. through the frigid cold of the north to 2013.

40 Kay Lamity, Trisha and Richie's new Boat Ride with Lillian Two Blossom housekeeper, shows them how special DBC05909 (7m) it is to give Christmas gifts that come by Patricia Polacco from the heart. For grades 2-4. 2013. read by Danielle E. Ward A mysterious Indian woman takes Ginger and Petunia William and Mabel on a strange boat DBC00107 (20m) ride and answers their questions about by Patricia Polacco the wind, the rain, and the changing read by Danielle E. Ward nature of the sky. For grades K-3. 1988. When her beloved Ginger, a piano- playing socialite, makes a last-minute A Christmas Tapestry trip to London not knowing her DBC03426 (29m) housesitter has cancelled, Petunia the by Patricia Polacco pig does more than fend for herself, she read by Sue Dixon becomes Ginger. For preschool-grade 2. A tapestry that is being used to cover a 2007. hole in a church wall at Christmas brings together an elderly couple who G is for Goat were separated during World War II. DBC05910 (4m) For grades 3-6. 2002. by Patricia Polacco read by Danielle E. Ward Clara and Davie : The True Story of A rhyming celebration of goats and Young Clara Barton Founder of the their antics, from A to Z. For preschool American Red Cross to grade 2. 2003. DBC05958 (20m) by Patricia Polacco The Graves Family read by Keana Thomas DBC03432 (33m) Depicts the life of a young Clara Barton, by Patricia Polacco the founder of the American Red Cross, read by Sue Dixon and her relationship with her brother. When the spooky Graves family moves For grades 2-4. 2014. to town and tries to fit in with the "normal" residents of Union City, Gifts of the Heart everyone is in for a few surprises. For DBC05959 (23m) grades K-3. 2003. by Patricia Polacco read by Jacquese Steele January's Sparrow DBC00106 (45m)

41 by Patricia Polacco contest to see whose hobby is more read by Danielle E. Ward challenging. For grades K-3. 2006. After a fellow slave is beaten to death, Sadie and her family flee the plantation Something About Hensley's for freedom through the Underground DBC03433 (20m) Railroad. A 2010 Michigan Notable by Patricia Polacco book. For grades 4-7. 2009. read by Sue Dixon Hensley's, a neighborhood general Mrs. Mack store, always seems to have what Molly, DBC05966 (36m) Kate, and their mother need. For grades by Patricia Polacco K-3. 2006. read by Taylor Villarreal The author remembers the summer Thunder Cake when she was ten years old and staying DBC05913 (9m) with her father in Michigan where she by Patricia Polacco took riding lessons and became best read by Danielle E. Ward friends with a perfect horse. For grades A grandmother helps her 2-4. 1998. granddaughter get over her fear of thunderstorms by helping her bake a Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece thunder cake. For grades K-3. 1990. DBC05962 (16m) by Patricia Polacco Welcome Comfort read by Jennifer English DBC05908 (14m) Because she is afraid to read an essay by Patricia Polacco aloud in English class, young Patricia is read by Danielle E. Ward invited to take Mr. Wayne's drama class Welcome Comfort, a lonely foster child, where she paints sets, participates in is assured by his friend, the school fun exercises, and memorizes every custodian, that there is a Santa Claus, part in the play. For grades 2-4. 2014. but he does not discover the truth until one Christmas Eve. For grades K-3. Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare 1999. DBC05912 (20m) by Patricia Polacco When Lightning Comes in a Jar read by Danielle E. Ward DBC05911 (16m) Richie and his younger sister Trisha by Patricia Polacco face off in an ice hockey and dance read by Danielle E. Ward

42 A young girl describes the family in Traverse City, Michigan. For grades reunion at her grandmother's house, 4-7. 2000. from the food and baseball and photos to the flickering fireflies on the lawn. Poltergeists of Petoskey For grades K-3. 2002. (Michigan Chillers, Book 3) DBC11075 (2h 16m) Apple Cider Making Days by Johnathan Rand DBC00100 (10m) read by Max King by Ann Purmell After moving into a one hundred year read by Danielle E. Ward old home in Petoskey, Michigan, twins Alex and Abigail join the whole family Alex and Adrian discover that the place in processing and selling apples and is haunted by a poltergeist. Together apple cider at their grandfather's farm. they try to rid their home of the terrible For grades K-3. 2002. ghost, but the ghost has other ideas. For grades 4-7. 1999. Mayhem on Mackinac Island (Michigan Chillers, Book 1) Gargoyles of Gaylord DBC11087 (2h 55m) (Michigan Chillers, Book 5) by Johnathan Rand DBC11117 (2h 27m) read by Alyse VanAcker by Johnathan Rand A brother and sister on vacation on read by Alyse VanAcker Mackinac Island discover a fantasy After gargoyles escape their dark world and must defeat an evil sorcerer underground world, two kids and their in order to escape. For grades 4-7. neighbor must find them and put them 2000. back. For grades 4-7. 2000.

Terror Stalks Traverse City Strange Spirits of St. Ignace (Michigan Chillers, Book 2) (Michigan Chillers, Book 6) DBC03369 (1h 59m) DBC11113 (2h 30m) by Johnathan Rand by Johnathan Rand read by Derek Bry read by Derek Bry When Matt receives a magic kit for When three siblings become lost in the Christmas, he is surprised that it really forest in St. Ignace, Michigan, they has powers. By accident, he creates a discover spirits from another realm. snow monster that causes great terror For grades 4-7. 2000.

43 Dinosaurs Destroy Detroit (Michigan Chillers, Book 13) (Michigan Chillers, Book 8) DBC05974 (2h 10m) DBC11118 (2h 15m) by Johnathan Rand by Johnathan Rand read by Megan Cochrane read by Derek Bry After ghouls escape their prison within Discovering a strange "window" the earth beneath Grand Rapids, through time, Nick and Summer visit Michigan, a group of kids must find a the time of the dinosaurs and bring way to put them back. For grades 4-7. back a dinosaur egg as proof, but soon 2007. other dinosaurs find their way through the time portal and begin to wreak Bionic Bats of Bay City havoc on Detroit, Michigan. For grades (Michigan Chillers, Book 14) 4-7. 2001. DBC11072 (2h 6m) by Johnathan Rand Sinister Spiders of Saginaw read by Max King (Michigan Chillers, Book 9) What started as a friendly game of hide DBC03381 (2hr 26m) and seek in Bay City, Michigan, turns by Johnathan Rand into a flight from vicious bionic bats in read by Taylor Villarreal one long night of horror! For grades 4- A girl who has an intense fear of spiders 7. 2011. realizes that Saginaw is about to be invaded by giant man-eating spiders. Calumet Copper Creatures Now she and her friend need to defeat (Michigan Chillers, Book 15) them, but it is more complicated than DBC11073 (2h 15m) she expects. For grades 4-7. 2001. by Johnathan Rand read by Max King AuSable Alligators After accidentally stumbling into an (Michigan Chillers, Book 12) abandoned mine in Calumet, Michigan, DBC05973 (2h 2m) Mikayla and her brother, Calvin, are by Johnathan Rand shocked to discover the hideous copper read by Derek Bry creatures that are searching for their Alligators are in the Au Sable River in next victims. For grades 4-7. 2011. Michigan, and two kids must find out why, before someone gets hurt. For The Far-Flung Adventures of Homer grades 4-7. 2005. the Hummer DBC11063 (16m) Gruesome Ghouls of Grand Rapids by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds

44 read by Katharyn Head away, her grandfather tells her a story Homer the hummingbird makes his about the night the vegetables left the yearly migration and has many garden. A 2010 Michigan Reads! encounters along the way. The story selection. For preschool-grade 2. 2007. incorporates facts about hummingbirds. For grades 2-4. 2005. Brewster the Rooster DBC00105 (9m) Rascal Makes Mischief on Mackinac by Devin Scillian Island read by Danielle E. Ward DBC05969 (13m) When Brewster, a prize-winning by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds rooster, suddenly begins crowing at the read by Lee Cleaveland most unexpected times, the family tries During a family vacation, curious young to figure out what is causing his Ben and his mischievous dog Rascal problem. For preschool-grade 2. 2007. explore the historic places on Mackinac Island, Michigan. For grades 2-4. 2006. Memoirs of a Goldfish DBC00115 (7m) Professor Tuesday's Awesome by Devin Scillian Adventures in History read by Devin Scillian (Professor Tuesday, Books 1-3) A goldfish gives a personal account of DBC05939 (8h 56m) his experiences while swimming by Jeffery L. Schatzer around his bowl as it slowly fills with read by Whitney Bunn fish and other accessories. A 2011 The students from Miss Pepper's class Michigan Reads! selection. For go back in time with Professor preschool to grade 2. 2010. Tuesday's teleporter to learn about the history of Michigan. Includes books 1-3: Raccoon Tune Chief Pontiac's War, Migrating to DBC00103 (5m) Michigan, and The Underground by Nancy Shaw Railroad. For grades 4-7. 2009-2011. read by Danielle E. Ward A family of raccoons prowls around a The Runaway Garden neighborhood making a ruckus looking DBC00102 (8m) for supper. A 2008 Michigan Reads! by Jeffery L. Schatzer selection. For preschool-grade 2. 2003. read by Danielle E. Ward When a young girl gets tired of working To Keep the South Manitou Light in the garden and threatens to run DBC11046 (2h 56m)

45 by Anna Egan Smucker Michigan work together to survive. For read by Adrienne Thelen grades 4-7. 1966. Hoping that they will be allowed to continue to live and work at the Mani & Pitouee : The True Legend of lighthouse after her grandfather's death Sleeping Bear Dunes in 1871, twelve-year-old Jessie bravely DBC05961 (14m) helps her mother take care of the by Paul H. Sutherland lighthouse on South Manitou Island in read by Taylor Alexis Blair Lake Michigan. For grades 3-6. 2005. The tale of little bear Karuna, his otter friends Mani & Pitouee, and how a The Juice Box Bully : Empowering Kids playful cherry-spitting contest helped to Stand Up for Others the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the DBC11066 (14m) Manitou Islands of northern Michigan by Robert Sornson get their names. For grades 2-4. 2005. read by Katharyn Head A new student tries to be a bully at his Holly Wild : Bamboozled on Beaver new school, but his efforts are thwarted Island (Holly Wild, Book 1) by the classroom's anti-bullying DBC05876 (2h 42m) Promise. Includes notes to adults about by Lori Taylor teaching children to speak up against read by Danielle E. Ward bullying. For grades 4-7. 2011. Ten-year old explorer, Holly Wild, Bear Has a Story to Tell travels with her friends to Michigan's DBC05941 (6m) Beaver Island to attend Museum Week, by Philip C. Stead enter an art show, learn about reptiles read by Kelly Potts and amphibians, and attempt to Bear, with the help of his animal prevent commercial development on friends, remembers the story he had the island. For grades 2-4. 2011. hoped to tell before the onset of winter. For preschool to grade 2. A 2013 Holly Wild : Let Sleeping Bear Dunes Michigan Notable book. 2012. Lie (Holly Wild, Book 2) DBC05877 (2h 57m) Whistle Up the Bay by Lori Taylor DBC03428 (6h 1m) read by Danielle E. Ward by Nancy Stone Ten-year old explorer, Holly Wild, read by Karen Glaser travels with her friends to Michigan's Based on a true story, three orphaned Sleeping Bear Dunes National boys in the wilderness of northern Lakeshore where she faces her fears

46 while trying to solve the park's water people, animals, and wildlife that problem. For grades 2-4. 2012. abound. At the end of the day, Megizzewas and the rest of the Holly Wild : Packing for the Porkies Michigan world say goodnight. For (Holly Wild, Book 3) grades K-3. 2015. DBC05946 (3h 55m) by Lori Taylor The Legend of Mackinac Island read by Danielle E. Ward DBC11091 (14m) Ten-year old explorer, Holly Wild, by Kathy-jo Wargin travels with her team to the Upper read by Danielle E. Ward Peninsula and Michigan's largest state Retells the story of the great turtle park, the Porcupine Mountains. Holly Makinauk that enlists the aid of other learns about teamwork and survival in animals to help create the special place the wilderness and encounters the known as Mackinac Island. A 1999 forest folk legend Bigfoot. For grades 2- Michigan Notable book. For grades 2-4. 4. 2013. 1999.

Legend of the Lady's Slipper Holly Wild : Questpedition for da DBC11076 (20m) Yooper Stone (Holly Wild, Book 4) by Kathy-jo Wargin DBC05947 (3h 12m) read by JoAnn Dashner by Lori Taylor One winter, when the people of her read by Danielle E. Ward village become terribly ill, Running Explorer Holly Wild and her team are Flower braves the snow and freezing followed by secrets, legends, and a cold to race to the village on the other mysterious story teller as they travel side of the forest for medicine. Based east across Michigan's U.P. Holly is on a on an Ojibwe legend. For grades 2-4. quest for the stone that will help her 2001. face the rocky changes awaiting her in middle school. For grades 2-4. 2015. Legend of the Loon DBC11077 (20m) Flight of Megizzewas by Kathy-jo Wargin DBC05967 (6m) read by JoAnn Dashner by Karen Trolenberg After being shown the wonders of read by Bonnie Bairley nature by Grandmother Lom, two An eagle named Megizzewas flies over children venture out in her boat alone, the Michigan landscape, greeting the find themselves in danger, and are

47 rescued by a mysterious bird. For both seeking home and family when grades 2-4. 2000. they meet at a cheese-eating contest in Wisconsin. For grades 2-4. 2006. Mitt, the Michigan Mouse (Mitt & Minn, Book 1) Mitt and Minn's Illinois Adventure DBC03396 (1h 57m) (Mitt & Minn, Book 4) by Kathy-jo Wargin DBC00109 (2h 5m) read by Marion Contompasis by Kathy-jo Wargin A white-footed mouse lives in a mitten read by Marion Contompasis that is his only reminder of the family Brother and sister white-footed mice he once had. When it is stolen, Mitt sets experience exciting and scary out for the city to find the owner of the adventures as they desperately search dog that took his home. For grades 2-4. Illinois for their parents. For grades 2- 2006. 4. 2007

The Michigan Reader for Boys and Girls Minn from Minnesota DBC11068 (44m) (Mitt & Minn, Book 2) by Kathy-jo Wargin DBC03397 (1h 48m) read by Sadie Pappas by Kathy-jo Wargin Collection of stories, poems, and games read by Marion Contompasis about Michigan for beginning readers. When a white-footed mouse is snatched 2001. from the Minnesota cabin she shares with an elderly animal rescuer, she Moose on the Loose endures many dangerous adventures DBC11084 (6m) and narrow escapes as she tries to find by Kathy-jo Wargin her way back home. For grades 2-4. read by Sheryl Mase 2006. Through rhyming text, a boy plays with and tries to keep up with a moose on Mitt and Minn at the Wisconsin Cheese the loose in his house. For preschool- Jamboree (Mitt & Minn, Book 3) grade 2. A 2012 Michigan Reads! DBC03398 (2h 4m) selection. 2009. by Kathy-jo Wargin read by Marion Contompasis Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum Two white-footed mice, one from DBC11096 (6m) Michigan and one from Minnesota, are by Lisa Wheeler

48 read by Catherine G. Lancaster Waiting for the Owl's Call After a variety of animals get stuck in DBC11064 (13m) bubble gum melting in the road, they by Gloria Whelan must survive encounters with a big read by Katharyn Head blue truck and a burly black bear. A A young Turkoman girl spends her days 2017 Michigan Reads selection. For hand-making rugs while wishing she preschool to grade 2. 2004. could attend school. Includes author's note about exploitation of children in Mackinac Bridge : The Story of the the carpet-making industry in Middle Five-Mile Poem Eastern countries. For grades 4-7. DBC05960 (19m) 2009. by Gloria Whelan read by Joseph Meier They Loved to Laugh Although it will mean that their father DBC03388 (8h 30m) can no longer make a living running a by Kathryn Worth ferry boat, thirteen-year-old Mark and read by Karen Glaser his brother Luke are excited about the Sixteen-year-old orphan Martitia building of a five-mile bridge across the Howland has been transplanted into a Straits of Mackinac in Michigan in 1957. Quaker farm family of five intimidating sons and one disapproving daughter. As For grades 2-4. A 2007 Michigan Martitia runs their gauntlet, she suffers Notable book. 2006. their teasing but finally begins to bloom. For junior and senior high readers. 1942.

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HOW TO ORDER

To order digital talking books from this catalog: Complete the order form, fold pages in half, secure with tape, and mail back to the Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library.

Or place the order by telephone by calling the Lansing location at 1-800-992-9012.

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 DBC00005  DBC00116  DBC03339  DBC03359

 DBC00100  DBC00117  DBC03340  DBC03360

 DBC00101  DBC00118  DBC03341  DBC03361

 DBC00102  DBC00119  DBC03342  DBC03362

 DBC00103  DBC00120  DBC03343  DBC03363

 DBC00104  DBC00121  DBC03344  DBC03364

 DBC00105  DBC00122  DBC03345  DBC03365

 DBC00106  DBC00123  DBC03346  DBC03366

 DBC00107  DBC00124  DBC03347  DBC03367

 DBC00108  DBC00125  DBC03348  DBC03368

 DBC00109  DBC00126  DBC03349  DBC03369

 DBC00110  DBC00127  DBC03350  DBC03370

 DBC00111  DBC00128  DBC03351  DBC03371

 DBC00112  DBC00129  DBC03355  DBC03372

 DBC00113  DBC03336  DBC03356  DBC03373

 DBC00114  DBC03337  DBC03357  DBC03375

 DBC00115  DBC03338  DBC03358  DBC03376  DBC03377  DBC03405  DBC03433  DBC05904

 DBC03378  DBC03406  DBC03434  DBC05905

 DBC03379  DBC03407  DBC03435  DBC05906

 DBC03380  DBC03408  DBC05876  DBC05908

 DBC03381  DBC03409  DBC05877  DBC05909

 DBC03382  DBC03410  DBC05879  DBC05910

 DBC03383  DBC03411  DBC05880  DBC05911

 DBC03384  DBC03412  DBC05881  DBC05912

 DBC03385  DBC03413  DBC05882  DBC05913

 DBC03386  DBC03414  DBC05883  DBC05914

 DBC03387  DBC03415  DBC05884  DBC05915

 DBC03388  DBC03416  DBC05885  DBC05916

 DBC03389  DBC03417  DBC05886  DBC05917

 DBC03390  DBC03418  DBC05889  DBC05918

 DBC03391  DBC03419  DBC05890  DBC05919

 DBC03392  DBC03420  DBC05891  DBC05920

 DBC03393  DBC03421  DBC05892  DBC05921

 DBC03394  DBC03422  DBC05893  DBC05922

 DBC03395  DBC03423  DBC05894  DBC05923

 DBC03396  DBC03424  DBC05895  DBC05924

 DBC03397  DBC03425  DBC05896  DBC05925

 DBC03398  DBC03426  DBC05897  DBC05926

 DBC03399  DBC03427  DBC05898  DBC05927

 DBC03400  DBC03428  DBC05899  DBC05929

 DBC03401  DBC03429  DBC05900  DBC05930

 DBC03402  DBC03430  DBC05901  DBC05931

 DBC03403  DBC03431  DBC05902  DBC05932

 DBC03404  DBC03432  DBC05903  DBC05933  DBC05934  DBC05963  DBC11059  DBC11088

 DBC05935  DBC05966  DBC11060  DBC11089

 DBC05936  DBC05967  DBC11062  DBC11090

 DBC05937  DBC05969  DBC11063  DBC11091

 DBC05938  DBC05970  DBC11064  DBC11092

 DBC05939  DBC05973  DBC11065  DBC11094

 DBC05940  DBC05974  DBC11066  DBC11096

 DBC05941  DBC11036  DBC11067  DBC11097

 DBC05942  DBC11037  DBC11068  DBC11098

 DBC05944  DBC11038  DBC11069  DBC11099

 DBC05945  DBC11039  DBC11070  DBC11101

 DBC05946  DBC11041  DBC11071  DBC11102

 DBC05947  DBC11042  DBC11072  DBC11103

 DBC05948  DBC11043  DBC11073  DBC11104

 DBC05949  DBC11044  DBC11074  DBC11105

 DBC05950  DBC11045  DBC11075  DBC11112

 DBC05951  DBC11046  DBC11076  DBC11113

 DBC05952  DBC11047  DBC11077  DBC11114

 DBC05953  DBC11048  DBC11078  DBC11115

 DBC05954  DBC11049  DBC11079  DBC11116

 DBC05955  DBC11050  DBC11080  DBC11117

 DBC05956  DBC11051  DBC11081  DBC11118

 DBC05957  DBC11052  DBC11082  DBC11119

 DBC05958  DBC11053  DBC11083  DBC11120

 DBC05959  DBC11055  DBC11084  DBC11121

 DBC05960  DBC11056  DBC11085  DBC11122

 DBC05961  DBC11057  DBC11086  DBC11123

 DBC05962  DBC11058  DBC11087  DBC11124  DBC11133  DBC11141  DBC11156  DBL8302

 DBC11135  DBC11144  DBC11157  DBL8394

 DBC11136  DBC11146  DBC11158  DBL8424

 DBC11137  DBC11154  DBC11161

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    Bureau of Services for Blind Persons  Braille and Talking Book Library  702 W Kalamazoo St  PO Box 30007  Lansing, MI 48915  OTHER QUESTIONS? Please, contact your local service center:   Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, Braille and Talking Book Library  1-800-992-9012 Counties served: Alcona, Allegan, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Emmet, Gladwin, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Saint Joseph, Van Buren   Washtenaw Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled @ AADL  1-734-327-4224 Counties served: Washtenaw   Great Lakes Talking Books  1-800-562-8985 Counties served: Alger, Alpena, Baraga, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft   Oakland Talking Book Service @ RHPL  1-800-774-4542 Counties served: Oakland   Genesee District Talking Book Center  1-866-732-1120 Counties served: Genesee   Kent District Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped  1-616-647-3988 Counties served: Ionia, Kent, Montcalm   Traverse Area District Library and Talking Book Library  1-877-931-8558 Counties served: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford   St. Clair County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped  1-800-272-8570 Counties served: Huron, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola   Muskegon Area District Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped  1-231-737-6310, 1-877-569-4801 (in Ottawa) Counties served: Muskegon, Ottawa   Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped @ CMPL  1-586-286-1580 Counties served: Macomb   Braille and Talking Books @ Taylor Community Library  1-734-287-4840 Counties served: Wayne   Detroit Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped  1-313-481-1702 Serving cities of Detroit and Highland ParkBSBP Braille and Talking Book Library  702 W Kalamazoo St.  P.O. Box 30007  Lansing, MI 48909                     How to Reach the BSBP Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL):    By Phone: 517-373-5614  By Fax: 517-373-5865  1-800-992-9012 (toll-  1-800-726-7323 (toll- free) free)    By E-Mail: [email protected]   On the Web: http://www.michigan.gov/btbl  Online Catalog: http://www.michigan.gov/ordertalkingbooks  BARD: https://nlsbard.loc.gov (to download digital books) 

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