Showing 1–11 of 11 titles
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Daughter of the White Rose
Set in medieval England during the reign of King Edward IV, this historical fiction narrative follows a common girl’s friendship with the young prince born on the same day as her. The full-cast narration enhances the story as the listener becomes immersed in the world of royalty, intrigue, and betrayal.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781430144823
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Freedom over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives, and Dreams Brought to Life
Poems about the lives and dreams of eleven slaves are performed in a straightforward yet resonant style by Patricia Floyd, Kevin Free, and Jenny Sterlin.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781501956652
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Kent State
Kent State uses alternating voices to convey the experiences behind the shootings at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. Original music by Jim Pearce and vivid sound effects combine with the narration to create an immersive, thought-provoking, and immediate experience for any listener.
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Overground Railroad
A soundscape painted with the bustle of a train, chatter of passengers, and the poetic voice of Shayna Small moves listeners through a train journey North amidst the Great Migration.
- Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781430144250
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The Peach Rebellion
This story of childhood friends coming of age in the years following The Great Depression is brought to life by dual narrators who fully embody the young heroines. This recording captures issues of class, young love, and adolescence with the talents of two skilled performers.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593584996
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Stella by Starlight
Heather Alicia Simms' warm voice and gospel singing make the conflict believable between African Americans and their white neighbors in the 1930's South.
- History, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781442380394
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Three Strike Summer
From dried-up farmland to the peach orchards of California, Gloria Mae and her family are barely surviving the Great Depression. This novel reveals challenges faced by 1930’s crop pickers and the heart of a young girl set on playing baseball. A single narrator (the author) adeptly delivers multiple characters and emotional tension using no bells and whistles, just powerful pacing and believable Oklahoma accents.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781797148182
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Unbound: A Novel in Verse
Bahni Turpin's lyrical interpretation of righteous Grace and her cruel Missus are the heart of this poetic tale of an enslaved family who seeks freedom in the Great Dismal Swamp.- History, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781338050950
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The War I Finally Won
Jayne Entwistle's accomplished narration connects the listener to Ada's journey as she struggles with growing up in England during World War II.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525493631
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The Way Back
Corduner’s narration dazzles in this tale, inspired by Jewish folklore, giving each character a highly distinctive voice, and switching between English, Hebrew, and Yiddish with ease.
- Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593286135
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We Are Not Free
Narrated by a full cast, the unique personalities of 14 characters are fully realized in this gripping and powerful tale of the Japanese American experience during World War II.
- History, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9780358343561