Cassette Books 2001 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2002 Young Adults Nonfiction AIDS: An All-About Guide for Young Adults RC 49988 by Alvin Silverstein and others read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette A concise account of the AIDS virus, similar to the authors' previous title, AIDS: Deadly Threat (RC 25945). Includes a definition and research update on the disease, as well as information about the history, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the illness. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Before the Storm: American Indians before the Europeans RC 49390 by Allison Lassieur read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Based on archaeologic and ethnographic evidence, an account of the people living in North America prior to 1492. Presented by geographic area, describes what is known about the lives of the inhabitants, including their villages, foods, and societies. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Beginner's Guide to Art RC 48873 edited by Brigitte Govignon read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Designed to help the reader understand and appreciate art. Covers developments in architecture, sculpture, and painting from 30,000 B.C. to 1995. Includes brief biographies of major figures in the evolution of Western forms of expression. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty: Everything You Need to Look Pretty, Natural, Sexy, and Awesome RC 51013 by Bobbi Brown and Annemarie Iverson read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Noted makeup artist provides instructions on choosing and applying cosmetics. Addresses common teen issues including blemishes and braces. Includes sections on hair care, body type, self image, and beauty tips for various ethnic types. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. Bosnia: Fractured Region RC 49354 by Eric Black read by Dan Bloom 1 cassette Examines the history and culture of the former country of Yugoslavia in order to make sense of the 1990s conflicts there, some of which involved "ethnic cleansing." Discusses opposing viewpoints among its residents and assesses future prospects for the area. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Bowman's Store: A Journey to Myself RC 47175 by Joseph Bruchac read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes An autobiography detailing the author's earliest childhood memories through age twenty-eight, when his grandfather Bowman died in 1970. Bowman raised Bruchac without ever admitting his Abenaki heritage, yet in these reminiscences Bruchac traces the evidence of Native American customs in his grandfather's behavior. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Bulgaria RC 48602 by Steven Otfinoski read by Mary Ann Nichols 1 cassette Examines the Eastern European country's history, politics, and culture as well as its problems and potential. Describes the change from a Communist satellite to a free nation. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Careers for Bookworms and Other Literary Types RC 49693 by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Examines occupations for book lovers that involve a lot of reading. Includes careers in libraries, book publishing, magazines and newspapers, education, research, movies, and more. Briefly discusses qualifications and duties for each job. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Careers for Crafty People and Other Dexterous Types RC 50798 by Mark Rowh read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Explores the world of craftsmen and artisans whose livelihoods involve creating hand-forged objects from wood, metal, glass, fabrics, or in the graphic arts. Offers suggestions on pursuing a career outside of the mainstream. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Careers for Sports Fans RC 49611 by Andrew Kaplan read by Jack Fox 1 cassette The author interviews fourteen people who work in sports- related fields in order to determine what their jobs entail. Includes a teacher, a coach, a lawyer, a scout, and an official, as well as professional players. For senior high readers. 1991. Careers for Sports Nuts and Other Athletic Types RC 49092 by William Ray Heitzmann read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Describes careers in the sports fields for those who are not professional athletes but love the thrill of the game. Includes the roles of coaches and managers, officials and communicators, medical personnel, and others involved before the team even starts to play. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships RC 47124 by Ruth Bell read by Kerry Cundiff 5 cassettes Expanded third edition discusses sexual and emotional change during the adolescent years. Topics include sexually transmitted diseases, homosexuality, birth control, eating disorders, substance abuse, and living with violence. Teenagers are quoted throughout the book. Explicit descriptions of sex. For high school and older readers. 1998. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul III: More Stories of Life, Love, and Learning RC 50351 edited by Jack Canfield and others read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II (RC 47252), the authors present additional stories and anecdotes written by teenagers. The inspirational themes include relationships, friends and family, and overcoming obstacles. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. Coping with Teen Suicide RC 50643 by James M. Murphy read by Carol Dines 1 cassette A psychiatrist and minister offers a teen suicide-prevention guide for teenagers, parents, and teachers. The author explains some of the causes and consequences, and suggests ways of dealing with problems such as stress, depression, and "mistaken thinking." For senior high and older readers. 1999. Cyber Crimes RC 50668 by Gina De Angelis read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette Discusses high-tech crimes by hackers, crackers, and phone phreaks using computers to engage in fraud, embezzlement, espionage, cybersex, and child pornography. Explains how to minimize one's vulnerability to such offenses and how to maximize personal privacy and security. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Czech Republic RC 48407 by Steven Otfinoski read by Connie Crawford 1 cassette Introduces the land and people of the eastern European country, its culture, and history, including its release from the Iron Curtain in 1989. Discusses economic problems and possible solutions. Includes a chronology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Death and Dying: Opposing Viewpoints RC 49583 edited by Paul A. Winters read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Examines a range of perspectives and opinions on topics related to the end of life. Presents opposing outlooks on such issues as physician-assisted suicide, near-death experiences, and grief. Challenges readers to confront and understand conflicting points of view. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Dixie Chicks: Down-Home and Backstage RC 51290 by James L. Dickerson read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Traces the singing careers of sisters Martie and Emily Erwin and cohort Natalie Maines from their early days in Dallas to the award-winning achievements of their country-western band. Discusses the group's original members and the later merchandising success of the Dixie Chicks. For senior high and older readers. 2000. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times RC 51201 by Richard Carlson read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes This companion to Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (RC 45257) and others in the series for adults, advises teens on controlling stress in their lives. Includes one hundred tips on coping with such things as breakups, bad hair days, and peer pressure. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2000. Electro Shock! Groundbreakers of Synth Music RC 50113 by Greg Rule read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes This survey of synthesizer music offers profiles of seventeen performers, compiled from Keyboard magazine, and discusses the electronic instruments used. Presents interviews with Nine Inch Nails, Mark Snow of the X-Files, and Depeche Mode, among others. Includes a listening guide. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Everything You Need to Know When Someone You Know Has Been Killed RC 49164 by Jay Schleifer read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Discusses death, especially the violent death of a young person, and the process of grieving. Offers suggestions on how to mourn as well as how to help others handle their emotions. For senior high readers. 1998. A Field Guide for the Sight-Impaired Reader: A Comprehensive Resource for Students, Teachers, and Librarians RC 50149 by Andrew Leibs read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Identifies resources available to the visually impaired student to facilitate reading. Lists appropriate agencies and publishers as well as producers of technology that assist the reader, including Internet addresses. For senior high and older readers. 1999. The Forgotten Heroes: The Story of the Buffalo Soldiers RC 50051 by Clinton Cox read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Relates the history of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry--the "Buffalo Soldiers"--from 1867 to 1898. The units, composed of emancipated slaves, were used to subjugate and remove Native Americans onto reservations and for other hazardous duties in the American west. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Haiti: Land of Inequality RC 50901 by Mary C. Turck read by Ted Stoddard 1 cassette Examines the history of Haiti's ethnic conflicts and their continuing effects on its people. Chronicles important milestones and describes Haitian leaders. Discusses geography, religion, language, economics, and class divisions in terms of the nation's social problems. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. High-Tech Harvest: A Look at Genetically Engineered Foods RC 49433 by Elizabeth L. Marshall read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Explores the realm of genetically engineered foods and the social, environmental, economic, and ethical issues associated with the technology. Describes the process of gene transfers in both plants and animals. Discusses opposition viewpoints and the prospects for alleviating world hunger with this new type of food. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Hockey Now! RC 50607 by Mike Leonetti read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Brief biographies of seventy top National Hockey League players, including goalies Patrick Roy and Grant Fuhr, forwards Eric Lindros and Mark Messier, and wingers Brett Hull and Jaromir Jagr among others. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. How to Write a Letter RC 48512 by Patricia Dragisic read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Describes the basic structure of personal and business letters, with examples of each type. Includes such diverse topics as grammar, salutations, and using electronic mail; presents some famous letters from the past. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Hungary RC 48412 by Raymond Hill read by Mary Ann Nichols 2 cassettes Presents the history, economy, and geography of this Eastern European country. Also includes the cultural revival in its capital, Budapest. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Jewel: Pieces of a Dream RC 49095 by Kristen Kemp read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Biography of songwriter-singer Jewel, who grew up in Alaska with no running water, electricity, or heat. Describes her early singing career, her struggles with dyslexia, and her parents' divorce. Jewel's determination to succeed led her to a famous boarding school for the arts and then to California. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. A Kind of Grace: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Female Athlete RC 48895 by Jackie Joyner-Kersee read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Heptathlon champion recalls her poor childhood with a loving family in Illinois, her years playing basketball at UCLA, and her career in track and field that led to an Olympic medal in 1996. She describes overcoming numerous injuries and health problems. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Lasting Echoes: An Oral History of Native American People RC 46838 by Joseph Bruchac read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Presents American history from the Native American viewpoint from the arrival of European colonists through the 1990s. Written by an Abenaki Indian who quotes from primary sources such as journals, letters, and speeches for documentation. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide: Or Even Starts Talking about It RC 49770 by Earl A. Grollman and Max Malikow read by Candy Shannon 1 cassette Grief counselors present a thorough discussion of suicide specifically for teenagers. Examines survivors' feelings and how to cope with those reactions, why people commit suicide and how to help someone suicidal, religious issues, and popular misconceptions. Lists additional resources. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Lyme Disease RC 49603 by Scott Veggeberg read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lyme disease, which is caused by a bite from a deer tick. Notes that patients can be easily cured with antibiotics, but in rare cases might develop a long-term illness such as rheumatoid arthritis. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Many Lives of Andrew Carnegie RC 49872 by Milton Meltzer read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The rags-to-riches story of Andrew Carnegie, who rose from an impoverished Scottish immigrant to become the wealthiest man in the world after he sold his business interests to J.P. Morgan in 1900. In retirement, Carnegie became known for establishing libraries throughout the world. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Mars: Uncovering the Secrets of the Red Planet RC 48758 by Paul Raeburn read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes A National Geographic chronicle of Mars exploration. Focuses on the Viking missions of the 1970s, whose primary goal was the search for life, and on the July 4, 1997, Pathfinder landing on Mars's surface. Explains the design, engineering, and results of the projects. Discusses plans for future missions. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Norton Book of American Autobiography RC 48490 edited by Jay Parini read by MaryBeth Wise 6 cassettes Presents more than sixty American autobiographies and memoirs from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries. Includes Mary Rowlandson's account of being captured by Indians, Frederick Douglass's narrative of his life as a slave, and Mark Twain's recollection of his childhood on the Mississippi. For senior high and older readers. 1999. The Pacific Rim: East Asia at the Dawn of a New Century RC 50174 by Elaine Pascoe read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Brief summaries of the historical, economic, and political importance of the countries that make up East Asia-- principally China and Taiwan, Japan, and both Koreas, as well as mainland Southeast Asia and several island nations. Discusses their relevance to the United States and others in the West. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Physics in the Twentieth Century RC 51220 by Curt Suplee read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Describes advances in physics over the last century. Includes chapters on the electromagnetic spectrum, quantum mechanics, atomic structures, chaos and order, and the evolution of the universe. Chronicles the research that resulted in the creation of new technology. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Poland RC 48408 by Steven Otfinoski read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette The history, culture, and prospects for the future of the eastern European country of Poland. Discusses its seven geographical regions and recalls its "golden age." Describes the systems of democracy, Nazism, and communism embraced at various times over the years. Includes a brief chronology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Pop Goes Latin! RC 49901 by Nancy Krulik read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Traces the life of eleven Latino singers including Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Inglesias, and Christina Aguilera. Analyzes the changes in society and the music industry that led to acceptance of Spanish-language entertainers. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Punic Wars RC 49722 by Don Nardo read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Describes the three wars between Rome and Carthage during the third and second centuries B.C., which took a devastating toll on resources and manpower and ended in total annihilation of one of the powers. Includes Hannibal's crossing of the Alps in 218 B.C. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Real World Math: Money and Other Numbers in Your Life RC 49046 by Donna Guthrie and Jan Stiles read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Do I need a savings account? Can I buy whatever I want with my own credit card? Can I afford my own car? How much should I tip the waiter? The authors answer these and many more questions about handling money. Includes discussions of balancing a checkbook and cost-effective shopping. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. A Resource Book for Senior Girl Scouts RC 50039 by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Guidebook for Girl Scouts fourteen years and older. Explains the organization and offers suggestions for community service projects. Includes advice on physical and emotional health, career choices, and skills for living. For senior high readers. 1995. Russia RC 48604 by Michael Kort read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Introduces the history of Russia, including its political upheavals and economic development and the impact of its transition to a free-market system on its people and future. Also contains a chronology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. A Season on the Reservation: My Sojourn with the White Mountain Apache RC 50198 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Inspired by General Colin Powell, ex-basketball star Abdul- Jabbar volunteers to assist in coaching a high school team on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. Over time he learns about the Native American culture and the problems facing many of the young people he encounters. For senior high and older readers. 2000. Sexually Transmitted Diseases RC 50772 by Christine Perdan Curran read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Examines the history, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases--both bacterial and viral--as well as other contagious problems such as lice, scabies, and fungi. Includes information on syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, AIDS, and hepatitis. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. The Space between Our Footsteps: Poems and Paintings from the Middle East RC 50238 selected by Naomi Shihab Nye read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette Anthology of more than one hundred twentieth-century poems from twenty countries, some written in English and many translated into free verse. Subjects include affection for children and family, patriotic feelings, and grief over exile. Contains brief biographical notes on the contributors. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Straight Talk about Teenage Suicide RC 48666 by Bernard Frankel and Rachel Kranz read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Explores the "rising epidemic" of teenage suicide from social, family, and personal perspectives. Discusses circumstances and motives that incline young people to consider ending their lives. Offers advice for getting help. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Suicide: Tragic Choice RC 50486 by Karen Zeinert read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Surveys the issue of suicide, including its history, causes, and psychology. Includes information about the right-to-die debate, assisted suicide, and survivors of the deceased. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Tall Mexican: The Life of Hank Aguirre, All-Star Pitcher, Businessman, Humanitarian RC 49549 by Robert E. Copley read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Authorized biography of the Detroit Tigers' all-star pitcher. Recalls Aguirre's childhood in a large Mexican American family in California and how, after his baseball career ended, he founded Mexican Industries in Detroit in order to help other Hispanics succeed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Through the Eyes of Your Ancestors RC 48705 by Maureen A. Taylor read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Step-by-step instructions on compiling a family history for a school project or just as a hobby. Includes suggestions on conducting personal interviews, visiting genealogical libraries, researching on the Internet, and keeping records. Also provides tips on accessing and using specific resources. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. The Travellers' Guide to Mars: Don't Leave Earth without It RC 49723 by Michael Pauls and Dana Facaros read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Since more families are considering Mars for their vacations, the authors have developed a humorous yet factual guide to educate tourists (and others) about the Red Planet. Describes Martian geography, the history of Mars in myth and popular culture, and its space-age exploration. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Ukraine RC 48410 by Steven Otfinoski read by Norm Thibeault 1 cassette Discusses the history, culture, and geography of the former Soviet republic. Describes the establishment of a new republic in 1991, the continued effects of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear plant explosion, the renewal of religious traditions, and the economy. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. The Watergate Scandal in American History RC 48511 by David K. Fremon read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Summarizes a "third-rate burglary attempt" at the Watergate hotel on June 17, 1972, that eventually caused President Richard Nixon to resign. Discusses the events and people that led to the near impeachment and its effect on the country. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. What Have You Lost? Poems RC 50773 selected by Naomi Shihab Nye read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Selections from 140 contemporary poets expressing their thoughts and observations in free verse on the theme of loss--of objects, people, places, or concepts. Many of the poems are first-time publications. Biographical notes on the contributors are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Working in Law and Justice RC 50171 by Mary L. Davis read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Profiles of twelve Colorado residents employed in legal and judicial fields; includes a 9-1-1 operator, deputy sheriff, bail-bonding agent, private investigator, forensic scientist, security firm owner, paralegal, law librarian, lawyer, district court judge, court administrator, and court reporter. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. World Religions: An Introduction for Students RC 48693 by Jeaneane Fowler and others read by Margaret Strom 5 cassettes Five British professors outline the tenets, rites, and traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, emphasizing the view that these religions are relevant to life in the late twentieth century. Summarizes basic information to enable believers and nonbelievers to engage in conversation about the spiritual realm. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Fiction Adem's Cross RC 49747 by Alice Mead read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Kosovo, 1993. Fourteen-year-old Adem tries to understand the violent feud that has developed between his Muslim countrymen and their Serb neighbors. But after his sister is killed, his father is imprisoned, and Adem is tortured, he looks for an escape from the country. Some violence. For senior high readers. 1996. Angel of Mercy RC 50608 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Before she begins college, Heather Barlow volunteers to serve on a hospital mercy ship to Africa. There she falls in love with Scottish seminary and medical student Ian McCollum. But when Ian's plane crashes during a rescue mission, Heather's faith in God is tested. For senior high readers. 1999. At All Costs RC 49898 by John Gilstrap read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes When the feds raid the body shop where Jake works, he and his family must flee before the agents realize he's their most-wanted fugitive. Fourteen years ago Jake and Carolyn were falsely accused of detonating a fatal explosion. Violence and strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1998. A Beautiful Place on Yonge Street RC 49028 by Don Trembath read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Harper Winslow, from A Fly Named Alfred (RC 49027), is sent to a camp for writers by his controlling parents. There he meets carefree Sunny Taylor, who is home-schooled by easygoing parents. When Sunny decides to attend a faraway art school, Harper is devastated. For senior high readers. 1998. The Beduins' Gazelle RC 48021 by Frances Temple read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette North African desert, 1302. Halima has been betrothed to Atiyah since birth. After Atiyah is forced to go off to college, Halima becomes lost in a sandstorm and is rescued by a rival Beduin group. Hearing of her capture, Atiyah races against time to find her. Companion to The Ramsay Scallop (RC 39908). For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Burger Wuss RC 50325 by M.T. Anderson read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Anthony, nice guy and doormat, seeks revenge after he sees his girlfriend, Diana, kissing cool guy Turner at a party. Anthony takes a job at the fast food restaurant where Turner is a supervisor and concocts a scheme involving rivalry with their competitor, Burger Queen. For senior high readers. 1999. The Call of the Wild RC 49486 by Jack London read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette (Reissue) Buck, a St. Bernard mix, is stolen and trained to be a sled dog in the Alaskan gold fields. Abused by both men and dogs, Buck learns to fight ruthlessly until he finds a master, John Thornton, whom he loves and respects. For senior high and older readers. 1903. Cat: The Wildflowers, Book 4 RC 48806 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette As the OWPs (Orphans with Parents) continue their sessions with Dr. Marlowe, Cat explains how she has been treated by her parents, her discovery that she is adopted, and why she has become so withdrawn from the outside world. Sequel to Jade (RC 48805). Some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Cecil in Space RC 49364 by Sid Hite read by Dan Bloom 1 cassette Cecil Rowe, seventeen, lives in a one-horse town and has just flunked his driver's test. Worse yet, his best friend Isaac is accused of defacing the courthouse sign. Cecil has a crush on the local beauty queen and doesn't realize that Isaac's sister, Isabel, is the girl for him. For senior high readers. 1999. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen RC 49701 by Dyan Sheldon read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes When sixteen-year-old Lola, deemed the "drama queen" by her mother, moves to New Jersey, the girl is appalled by suburbia. Lola immediately runs into conflict with Carla, the reigning debutante, especially when Lola beats her out for the lead in the school play. For senior high readers. 1999. Crooked RC 49876 by Laura McNeal and Tom McNeal read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Clara, fourteen, worries about her crooked nose and about earning enough money for horse camp. Then she is deserted by both her mother and her best friend. Clara's sole comfort, a budding romance with classmate Amos, is threatened by two menacing brothers. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Dancer RC 50041 by Lorri Hewett read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette After ten years of ballet, Stephanie shows talent but is undistinguished. Her doubts about having a career as a black dancer are made worse by her parents' insistence that she plan for college. A retired black ballerina and her nephew give Stephanie encouragement. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Deep Dream of the Rain Forest RC 50681 by Malcolm Bosse read by Chris Parente 1 cassette In 1920 Borneo a young Iban tribesman's dream instructs him to find a life-changing big fish with the help of a shunned girl. They kidnap a fifteen-year-old English boy from his inspector uncle's crew, thinking his mother's locket is magical. A deep friendship develops. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Dinoverse RC 50463 by Scott Ciencin read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Thirteen-year-old nerd Bertram Phillips invents a science project that accidently transports him and three other students back sixty-seven million years to the late Cretaceous age. Bertram, Mike, Candayce, and Janine have been transformed into different types of dinosaurs. Returning home is another problem. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Don't Let Me Die! RC 49843 by Lindsay Caldwell read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes After an automobile accident, high school student Lucy St. Cloud struggles with the realization that she may never walk again. Then she is jilted by her boyfriend and subjected to painful rehabilitation therapy, but finds diversion in chatting with someone she met online. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 1998. Don't Look and It Won't Hurt RC 50004 by Richard Peck read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Carol Peterson, middle daughter of a single mother, gets the responsibilities while her older sister enjoys freedom and popularity. But Carol's difficulties also mature her so she is better able to help and understand her family. Basis for the movie Gas Food Lodging. For junior and senior high readers. 1972 The Dragonriders of Pern: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The White Dragon RC 49811 by Anne McCaffrey read by J.P. Linton 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) It has been years since the dreaded "threads" descended on Pern, and the inhabitants, busy with daily pursuits, no longer worry about the danger. Now, with only a few dragons left who can take to the skies and destroy the threads, they suddenly begin falling again. For senior high and older readers. 1988. Dragonshadow RC 50394 by Barbara Hambly read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Although Jenny Waynest returned to human form and married Lord John Aversin at the end of Dragonsbane (RC 26667), she retained some magical powers. Those abilities prove useful when dragons begin stalking the homeland--first an illusionary dragon, then a real one. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Dreams of Gold RC 50464 by Maynard F. Thomson read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes When her lover and skating partner, Clay, suffers a career- ending injury, Maggie returns to her childhood coach in her mother's homeland of Japan. Training for the Olympics, Maggie vows to beat the woman responsible for Clay's accident. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Dust Devils RC 49479 by Robert Laxalt read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Ira Hamilton wins an Arabian colt at the rodeo with the help of his Paiute friend, Cricket. When rustlers steal the horse, Ira tracks them across the desert, almost dying from thirst, flash floods, and a bullet. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Elske RC 49894 by Cynthia Voigt read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes In this companion to Jackaroo (RC 23883) and others, young Elske escapes being a sacrificial virgin by fleeing the violent Volkaric, who enslaved her grandmother years earlier. Elske joins the defiant Beriel, who plans to fight her evil brother, to become Queen of the Kingdom. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Eric: A Discworld Novel RC 50953 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Eric, fourteen, is an inept sorcerer with three aspirations: to be immortal, to rule the world, and to have a beautiful girl love him. Hoping to have his desires granted, Eric conjures up the wizard Rincewind and soon wishes he had never been born. For senior high and older readers. 1990. The Exchange Student RC 51212 by Kate Gilmore read by Erin Jones 1 cassette 2094. Daria, sixteen, is a licensed breeder of endangered species. Her family is hosting Fen, a seven-foot alien from Chela, where there have been no animals for centuries. Daria hopes Fen will share her interest in animals, and Fen does-- but for a very special reason. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Extreme Elvin RC 49379 by Chris Lynch read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Overweight and suffering from hemorrhoids, fourteen-year-old Elvin Bishop, last seen in Slot Machine (RC 43380), enters high school with his friends Frankie and Mikie. Elvin meets two girls at a dance and suddenly becomes popular. But he has to choose which one he wants to know better. For senior high readers. 1999. The Face of Apollo: Book of the Gods, Volume 1 RC 49937 by Fred Saberhagen read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes In a battle between ancient classical gods, Apollo is killed and a young woman, Sal, carries off his face. Just before she dies, Sal entrusts her treasure to fifteen-year-old Jeremy Redthorn, a farm laborer. Soon Jeremy's life is transformed. Prequel to Ariadne's Web (RC 49938). For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Falcon RC 49391 by Jackie French Koller read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Luke Carver, seventeen, keeps a journal for English class. Through his entries it becomes apparent that Luke is a daredevil who has already injured one eye by his risk-taking actions. When he suffers another mishap, Luke hurts his good eye. A psychologist helps him to understand his behavior. For senior high readers. 1998. A Fly Named Alfred RC 49027 by Don Trembath read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Harper Winslow, last seen in The Tuesday Cafe (RC 49026), authors a popular, humorous column in his high school's paper under the pseudonym Alfred. When a bully insists that he name the author or be beaten up, Harper struggles to avoid detection while continuing to write. For senior high readers. 1997. The Girl Death Left Behind RC 49146 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Jill Fox 1 cassette When fourteen-year-old Beth's entire family is killed in a car accident, she has to live with her aunt and uncle and spoiled cousin Terri in another state. Beth misses her family and friends terribly, but with help she learns to cope while never forgetting. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Greengage Summer RC 49067 by Rumer Godden read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Thirteen-year-old Cecil, sixteen-year-old Joss, their younger siblings, and their mother arrive in France for a summer holiday. When their mother is hospitalized, the children are left on their own. Eliot, a mysterious Englishman, takes them under his wing, and the girls fall in love--until the police arrive. For senior high and older readers. 1958. The Heavenly Village RC 50299 by Cynthia Rylant read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Seven tales of recently deceased persons who are not quite ready to give up Earth and enter Heaven. God places these embodied spirits in the Heavenly Village, a wayside where they can "finish their stories" before ascending to perfect happiness. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. Helm RC 48929 by Steven Gould read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes For colonists to survive on Agatsu, once each generation someone must be imprinted with Earth's scientific knowledge contained in the Glass Helm. Dulan de Laal selects his oldest son to be that person. But his youngest son, Leland, climbs the needle and dons the helmet--without knowing the consequences. For senior high and older readers. 1998. How I Created My Perfect Prom Date RC 49290 by Todd Strasser read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette This companion to How I Changed My Life (RC 43121) has been made into the movie Next to You. Nicole needs a prom date and decides to transform her grungy neighbor, Chase, into a hunk. Previously titled Girl Gives Birth to Own Prom Date. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Into the Garden: The Wildflowers, Book 5 RC 49508 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Cat (RC 48806) Cat confides to her therapy group that Geraldine, her mother and half-sister, forbids Cat to socialize with them. When Geraldine passes unexpectedly, Cat and the other girls keep her death a secret. Some explicit descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Jade: The Wildflowers, Book 3 RC 48805 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette In this session with therapist Dr. Marlowe, Jade, a member of the OWP (Orphans with Parents), relates her story. She has become the contested trophy in a bitter divorce battle. Sequel to Star (RC 48795). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Jamie: The Elliott Cousins, Book 1 RC 48598 by Jean Thesman read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Jamie Elliott cannot wait to see her cousins Meredith and Teresa at the annual family reunion at the lake. Jamie has a big problem with her boyfriend Rick: he is emotionally abusive and she's afraid he's stalking her. Prequel to Meredith (RC 48599). For senior high readers. 1998. Jason's Gold RC 50201 by Will Hobbs read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette When fifteen-year-old wanderer Jason Hawthorn decides to join the Klondike gold rush, he learns that his older brothers beat him to it. Jason spends a difficult year trying to find them, befriending writer Jack London and others along the way. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Keeping the Moon RC 49367 by Sarah Dessen read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes When Colie's overweight mother, Kiki Sparks, became a fitness guru, Colie shed her excess weight too. But taunting classmates continue to shatter Colie's self-esteem, so she spends her fifteenth summer with her odd Aunt Mira and makes her first real friends. For junior and senior high readers. Some strong language. 1999. Lefty Carmichael Has a Fit RC 50407 by Don Trembath read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Lefty suffers a seizure and learns he has epilepsy. If he remembers to take his medication, Lefty can probably stop the convulsions, but he remains anxious, feels odd from the drug, and doesn't like people knowing about his condition. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Lessons of the Game RC 49077 by Diane Gonzales Bertrand read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Student teacher Kaylene Morales is happily surprised that an old acquaintance, Alex Garrison, is a coach at her assigned school. The two begin dating, but football season consumes most of Alex's time and creates problems in their relationship. Kaylene has to decide whether to accept his lifestyle. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Love Alters Not RC 49813 by Flora Kidd read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Madeleine Stewart, twenty-three, is always willing to help someone. When an elderly uncle in Scotland begs her roommate Fiona to come to work as his housekeeper, Fiona convinces Madeleine to take her place. Madeleine's impersonation is eventually discovered, but by then she has no wish to leave Scotland. For senior high and older readers. 1967. Loves Me, Loves Me Not RC 49076 by Anil£ Bernardo read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Florida high school sophomore Maggie Castillo has two dreams: to become the girlfriend of popular Zach and to get a job in the medical field. When she is hired to help an elderly woman recover from a broken leg, Maggie is thrilled to learn the woman is Zach's grandmother. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Meredith: The Elliott Cousins, Book 2 RC 48599 by Jean Thesman read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette After Meredith sees her boyfriend kissing one of her best friends, she feels betrayed. Her cousins Teresa and Jamie convince her it's not the end of the world--until the same girl makes a play for her new love interest, the boy next door. Sequel to Jamie (RC 48598). For senior high readers. 1998. Necking with Louise RC 50229 by Rick Book read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Eric Anderson, a Saskatchewan farm boy growing up in the 1960s, describes his life in seven interconnected stories. In the title piece he finds a new girlfriend; in "Sun Dogs" he almost freezes to death after his horse breaks a leg during a blizzard. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 1999. Night Hoops RC 50476 by Carl Deuker read by Chris Parente 1 cassette Nick Abbot works hard in his backyard basketball court to make the high school varsity team. Neighbor Trent Dawson--a tough kid and dirty player--makes Nick's life miserable until they both realize that teamwork and friendship mean the difference between success and failure. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Nobody Else Has to Know RC 50659 by Ingrid Tomey read by John Polk 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Webb talks his doting grandfather into letting him drive and then crashes the car, seriously injuring a little girl. Later his grandfather claims to have been the driver, and Webb, not remembering the accident, at first believes him. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Oy, Joy! RC 49449 by Lucy Frank read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Ninth grader Joy has never been on a date when elderly Uncle Max moves into her family's crowded New York apartment. His attempts to find her a boyfriend backfire, and Joy realizes that it is Uncle Max who is in need of matchmaking. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Painting the Black RC 49130 by Carl Deuker read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes When senior Ryan Ward befriends newcomer Josh Daniels, Ryan has no idea that Josh is a star athlete and will soon be the school hero. But after Ryan prevents Josh from assaulting a female student, he faces a moral dilemma--should he turn Josh in? For senior high readers. 1997. People of the Masks: The First North Americans, Volume 10 RC 49546 by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Sequel to People of the Mist (RC 46758). The early Iroquoian people occupy northeastern North America around A.D. 1000. A young boy seer called False Face Child is befriended by Wren, a slightly older girl, when his enemy Jumping Badger seeks his death. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Queen of Attolia RC 51067 by Megan Whalen Turner read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Thief (RC 47183), the Queen of Attolia captures Eugenides, the official thief of Eddis. Although her severe punishment nearly breaks his spirit, he continues to love her throughout the ensuing political and military intrigues. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Rachel LeMoyne RC 49016 by Eileen Charbonneau read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Rachel LeMoyne, part Choctaw and raised by Presbyterian missionaries, travels to Ireland to deliver corn during the great famine. There she meets millwright Darragh Ronan and takes him to America as her husband. Back home, additional problems force them to flee along the Oregon Trail. For senior high readers. 1998. Reach for Tomorrow RC 50724 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Katie O'Roark is thrilled to land a summer job at a camp for children with medical problems, which she once attended-- until she discovers that her old boyfriend, Josh Martel, is also working there. But when Josh has a terrible accident, Katie prays for help. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Romance Reader RC 47453 by Pearl Abraham read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Rachel, the oldest child in a strict Chassidic family, longs to experience the real world--like the one in the romance novels she sneaks into the house. As she grows up, she dares to try new things, embarrassing her family. Seeking freedom, Rachel, at seventeen, agrees to an arranged marriage. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Safe at Second RC 49426 by Scott Johnson read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes High school junior Paulie's talented best friend Todd is being courted by pro baseball teams and plans to make avid baseball fan Paulie his personal assistant. When a line drive destroys Todd's eye, everyone thinks his baseball days are over--except Paulie. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Scarlet Pimpernel RC 47449 by Baroness Orczy read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Europe, 1792. With the republican mob in frenzy, French aristocrats are being guillotined indiscriminately. A group of British adventurers, led by the mysterious "Scarlet Pimpernel," are spiriting innocent victims out of Paris. French agent Chauvelin arrives in England to discover the leader's true identity and enlists the help of a clever French beauty married to the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney. For senior high and older readers. 1905. Slam! RC 49501 by Walter Dean Myers read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette When Harlem basketball talent Greg "Slam" Harris transfers to a magnet high school in the Bronx, everyone expects him to do well and go on to college. But Slam is feeling pressure in school and at home, then discovers that his best friend is dealing drugs. For senior high readers. 1996. Snow RC 50614 by Catherine Farnes read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Stephanie, a visually impaired albino sixteen-year-old, moves to Colorado when her divorced parents reunite. Several Christian students who attend church with her recently converted father help her adjust to her new school. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Snowfall RC 47889 by K.M. Peyton read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Victorian England. Facing an arranged marriage to her vicar grandfather's curate, orphaned sixteen-year-old Charlotte jumps at the chance to visit the Swiss Alps with her brother's Oxford friends. Instead of returning home, Charlotte moves to an English estate and begins an adventurous life filled with romance. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Soldier's Heart: A Novel of the Civil War RC 48672 by Gary Paulsen read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette When the war starts, fifteen-year-old Charley Goddard is eager to join up with the Minnesota Volunteers. The physical and mental agonies of combat change his attitude. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Spiders in the Hairdo: Modern Urban Legends RC 49805 retold by David Holt and Bill Mooney read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Modern day folktales usually attributed to a friend of a friend and believed to be true. Includes the case of the dog from Mexico that turns out to be a rat, spiders in the beehive hairdo, and alligators in the sewers. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace RC 50064 by Terry Brooks read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are responsible for the safety of Queen Amidala, whose planet is under attack by the Trade Federation. Their mission brings them to Tatooine, where they meet Anakin Skywalker, a young slave with extraordinary instincts, who dreams of becoming a Jedi knight. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Star Wars: Rogue Planet RC 50588 by Greg Bear read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Obi-Wan Kenobi accepts the task of training twelve-year-old Anakin Skywalker, the former slave who many Jedi believe will bring balance to the Force. Obi-Wan and Anakin travel to the planet Zonama Sekot, where Anakin faces his dark destiny. A Star Wars novel. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. Starman Jones RC 48635 by Robert A. Heinlein read by Michael Skinner 2 cassettes (Reissue) Bored with his routine life on Earthport, Max Jones signs up to be an assistant chartsman on a star freighter. He finds the adventure he is seeking, but learns that danger is never far behind. For senior high and older readers. 1953. Stone Cold RC 49638 by Pete Hautman read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Life is good for sixteen-year-old Dennis Doyle--he has a profitable landscaping business, a loyal girlfriend, and bright prospects. Then he develops a talent for high-stakes poker, begins to drift away from his family and friends, and eventually finds himself risking the biggest stake of all-- his own future. For senior high readers. 1998. Stonewall's Gold RC 49455 by Robert J. Mrazek read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Shenandoah Valley, Virginia; 1864. After fifteen-year-old Jamie Lockhart kills a Confederate intruder, he discovers a map leading to a cache of gold. As Jamie and his friends race to find the treasure, they must outwit other, more sinister seekers of the fortune. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Summer Promise RC 50281 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Christy Miller, a farm girl from Wisconsin, is spending the summer in California with her wealthy aunt and uncle. But dealing with the fast beach crowd leads to moral dilemmas that are only resolved when she meets a group of Christian teens. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Surprise Endings RC 50284 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Sophomore Christy Miller hopes to make the cheerleading squad at her new school, but she faces a jealous classmate, financial problems, and complications between the two guys she's interested in. She makes a surprising decision based on her faith in God. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Sword Song RC 49394 by Rosemary Sutcliff read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Banished from his Norse village for an accidental killing, sixteen-year-old Bjarni Sigurdson becomes a Viking mercenary. In the course of his bloody exploits through England, Ireland, and Scotland, he discovers a wise mentor who directs his life in positive ways. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Teresa: The Elliott Cousins, Book 3 RC 48600 by Jean Thesman read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Teresa's cousins Meredith and Jamie talk about their boyfriends, but Teresa's mother won't let her date. When the girls meet an artist, Ian, at the family reunion, Teresa decides to see him back in the city; maybe he can win over her mother. Sequel to Meredith (RC 48599). For senior high readers. 1998. The Things I Did Last Summer RC 46786 by Erika Tamar read by Don Emmick 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old Andrew has agreed to spend the summer with his father's pregnant young wife at the beach. He gets a job with the local paper, but the best part is meeting Susan--an older girl who works as an au pair. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Three Wishes RC 48087 by Barbara Delinsky read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Bree Miller, hit by a jeep, recovers after a near-death experience. She remembers being granted three wishes. After the third comes to pass, however, she will die. Tom Gates, the reclusive author who was driving the car that struck Bree, helps her through recuperation. When they fall in love, Bree's wishes begin to come true. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Thunderwoman: A Mythic Novel of the Pueblos RC 50604 by Nancy Wood read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes In this allegory blending history and mythology, generations of Pueblo Indians portray life from their creation and prehistory through the mid-twentieth century. Bloody massacres follow the arrival of Spanish conquistadores and others. Cultural crises escalate, culminating in the 1947 atomic bomb tests in the desert. For senior high and older readers. 1999. To Visit the Queen RC 50654 by Diane Duane read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Book of Night with Moon (RC 47393), feline wizards Rhiow, Arhu, and Urruah are sent into the London underground to foil a plot by the evil Lone Power, who plans to assassinate Queen Victoria and start a nuclear war. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas RC 49476 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes 2010. When top secret intelligence appears on the Internet, FBI Net Force chief Alex Michaels is summoned before a hostile Senate committee. Then Michaels and his Net Force sleuths pursue a trail of evidence that leads back home. Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force (RC 47916). Strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Tom Clancy's Net Force: Night Moves RC 50399 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes April 2011. A train is derailed in Pakistan, a Union Jack appears on computer screens universally, and computer experts--including a Net Force agent--are suffering strokes. A British scientist and a Russian operative may be the culprits. Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas (RC 49476). Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Tom Clancy's Net Force: Shadow of Honor RC 50386 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes 2025. Net Force Explorer Andy Moore, whose father was killed years ago in the South African War, believes his dad was a hero. When a rival classmate reveals a scandalous secret about Andy's father, bad things begin happening in their school. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. The Tuesday Cafe RC 49026 by Don Trembath read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Troubled fifteen-year-old Harper Winslow's preoccupied mother enrolls him in a night-school writing class. Harper is surprised to find acceptance among the disadvantaged adults there. With the help of a school counselor, he gains real-world insights about life. Prequel to A Fly Named Alfred (RC 49027). For senior high readers. 1996. Tune In Anytime RC 49695 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Sophie Olivette feels as if she is living in a soap opera when her father comes home with her sister's college roommate and announces that they are getting married. Her self-absorbed mom is of little help, so Sophie seeks solace with the stolid family of a classmate. For senior high readers. 1999. Two Suns in the Sky RC 50366 by Miriam Bat-Ami read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes A World War II refugee love story told in two voices: Adam Bornstein, a Yugoslavian Jew living in a refugee camp in Oswego, New York, and Christine Cook, a Catholic from Oswego. Both teenagers wish love could be enough to solve all their differences. For junior and senior high readers. Scott O'Dell Award. 1999. Uncle Bill: A Tale of Two Kids and a Cowboy RC 50214 by Will James read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Ten-year-old Kip and his sister Scootie, eleven, spend the summer with their cowboy Uncle Bill at the Five Barb Ranch. The city kids, who have a lot to learn about horses and cattle, pester their uncle with questions all day long. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1932. A Whisper and a Wish RC 50282 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette When her family relocates to California, fifteen-year-old Christy Miller faces new dreams and disappointments as she decides what price she's willing to pay for making new friends. Her newfound religious faith sustains her in tough times. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Wildside RC 49194 by Steven Gould read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Charlie Newell, eighteen, inherits an unusual ranch. The back door of the barn opens into an alternate world containing extinct animals and mineral deposits. Charlie entrusts his secret to four friends, and together they begin mining gold. All is well until the government discovers their secret. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Yours Forever RC 50283 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Christy Miller expects her friend Todd to reciprocate her romantic feelings when she sees him during Christmas vacation. But after many misunderstandings with friends and family, she begins to grasp the implications of "forever" in the context of her faith. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.