Classics Series and Popular Authors

The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond Narrators include Patrick Stewart, Lynn Red- Stephen Fry narrates the story of a small bear Family grave, and Kenneth Branagh. Start with The finding a family. Ages 6+ Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, read by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Michael York. Ages 7+ Carroll Alvin Ho by Lenore Look Beloved narrator Jim Dale reads this classic Listening Alvin has a lot of fears, but his tale of fantasy and nonsense. Ages 8+ bravery and sense of humor make Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian for a fun listen. Ages 6+ Fleming His Dark Materials Trilogy by Philip Pullman The 007 author penned this The action-packed cerebral fantasy series, story about a magical car— starting with The Golden Compass, is told by perfect for a road trip. Ages 8+ the author and a full cast. Ages 10+ Grimm’s Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling Released May 2016, featuring classic tales All books are narrated by master performer voiced by award-winning narrators. Ages 5+ Jim Dale. Audio is a great way to introduce The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling young kids to the series. Ages 7+ This recording of Kipling’s jungle adventure Judy Blume Got a trip on the horizon? stories was released April 2016. Ages 5+ Blume narrates all of her The Collected Stories of Winnie We have lots of Fudge books. Ages 7+ -the-Pooh by A. A. Milne Beverly Cleary A full cast including Stephen audiobooks that will Many of Clearly’s classic works are available, Fry and Judi Dench is sure to please the whole family! read by the likes of Stockard Channing, B. D. be a crowd pleaser. Ages 4+ Wong, and Neil Patrick Harris. Ages 7+ The 101 Dalmations by Dodie Smith Roald Dahl Anglophiles young and old will love the tale Want to hear Monty Python’s Eric Idle as Wil- of Cruella De Vil and all those dogs. Ages 5+ ly Wonka? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White is one of many of Dahl’s works available. Ag- White narrates his tale of friendship. Ages 7+ es 5+ Historical Fiction General Fiction Fantasy and Sci Fi

A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park The Strange Case of Origami Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and An orphan in 12th century Korea dreams of Yoda by Tom Angleberger Ridley Pearson becoming a master potter. Ages 10+ Is origami Yoda finger puppet Dave Barry’s humor, Peter Pan’s magic, The Madman of Piney Woods by Christopher magic? Or is it just Dwight? swashbuckling adventure, and Jim Dale’s Paul Curtis Ages 8+ narration make for a great listen. Ages 10+ In 1901, residents of two Canadian towns The Worst Class Trip Ever by Dave Barry Flunked by Jen Calonita still feel the impact of slavery, the U.S. Civil An 8th grade field trip brims with intrigue, After Gilly gets caught stealing for War, and the Irish potato famine. Ages 8+ awkward romance, and hilarity. Ages 10+ her family, she is sent to Fairy Tale Reform School, where all the One Crazy Summer by Rita Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech Williams-Garcia teachers are villains. Ages 9+ On a road trip with grandparents, Sal thinks The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo Three sisters reunite with their about her mother and why she left. Ages 9+ mother to learn about civil rights One little mouse longs for adventure, Wonder by R. J. Palacio and the Black Panthers. Ages 9+ heroism, and a feeling he belongs. Ages 7+ In this heartwarming story, Auggie proves The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Mystery that his facial deformity does not define him. Ages 8+ Gaiman narrates his own book about a normal boy being raised by ghosts. Ages 10+ Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald Clementine by Sara Pennypacker A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd A grandfather’s dying words set in motion a Clementine has a talent for hairstyles, pi- search for treasure and an art mystery with geons, and trouble. Ages 5+ Midnight Gulch once had magic, and Felicity is sure she can bring the magic back. Ages 8+ links to WWII. Ages 8+ The Lightning Queen by Laura Resau The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan Nooks and Crannies by Jessica Lawson Teo’s quiet life in rural Mexico is charged Tabitha Crum and her trusty mouse with excitement when he befriends the When their Egyptologist father Pemberley tackle the mysteries surrounding Gypsy Queen of Lightning. Ages 10+ disappears, Carter and Sadie discover the magic of ancient a countess and her odd mansion. Ages 9+ The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Egypt is alive and well. Ages 10+ The Great Cake Mystery by Island by Dana Alison Levy Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Alexander McCall Smith Four adopted brothers, two Before Precious becomes the dads, two cats, and one dog on Alan Cumming narrates this steampunk first female private detective a summer adventure to save a reimagining of WWI with massive machines in Botswana, she solves a lighthouse. Ages 12+ and genetically engineered beasts. Ages 12+ mystery of stolen school snacks. Ages 7+