Cassette Books 1999 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington 1999 Young Adults Nonfiction African-American Voices RC 44756 edited by Michele Stepto read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Excerpts from the works of Langston Hughes, Frederick Douglass, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others selected to illustrate the heritage and tradition of African American literature. For high school and older readers. 1995. Attention Deficit Disorder RC 46827 by Wendy Moragne read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's description of attention deficit disorder. She discusses the impact this condition has on young people and on those around them and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Beauty Lab: How Science Is Changing the Way We Look RC 45578 by Mildred Leinweber Dawson read by Jill Fox 1 cassette The author describes how the human body works and how to take care of it. Discusses how good health combined with the results of medical and cosmetic research can help maintain the natural beauty of teeth, hair, and skin. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition RC 46747 by Stuart A. Vyse read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Vyse examines the psychology of superstition and offers ways to teach rational thinking about paranormal phenomena, astrology, and X-files. He contends that unscientific thinking can be avoided. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America RC 46824 by Sara M. Evans read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Traces the role of women in the United States, highlighting the contributions of individuals of Native American, African, and European ancestry. Portrays the daily life and struggles of women, as well as their achievements, in the context of historical developments from the earliest continental settlements through the 1980s. For senior high and older readers. 1989. Christopher Reeve: Actor and Activist RC 45904 by Margaret L. Finn read by Brian Conn 1 cassette From his youth, Reeve participated in several artistic endeavors, but soon decided on an acting career. Finn describes Reeve's childhood, early years as an actor, and the equestrian event that changed his life dramatically. The author also covers Reeve's role as an activist for persons with spinal cord injuries. For senior high and older readers. 1997. College Planning for Dummies RC 46561 by Pat Ordovensky read by Butch Hoover 3 cassettes A guide to preparing for college. Topics include finding the right institution, visiting the campus, being interviewed for admission, paying tuition and other costs, and ten common mistakes in planning for higher education. Chapters stand alone or can be read in sequence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Computers and Society RC 46620 edited by Paul A. Winters read by Michael Consoli 2 cassettes Discusses issues that society in the 1990s faces due to the prevalence of computers. Presents views on censorship, access, privacy, and education. Includes a bibliography and a list of organizations involved in technology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Coping with Compulsive Eating RC 46192 by Carolyn Simpson read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Defines compulsive eating and describes causes and available treatments. Suggests that this disorder, often seen in adolescents, may be caused by stress and that professional help is needed to identify and "deflate" stress factors in everyday life. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Creole Folktales RC 46047 by Patrick Chamoiseau read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Dating from the colonial period in the West Indies, these Creole folk stories reflect an enslaved peoples' persistent struggle for survival and freedom. In "A Pumpkin Seed," an impoverished old woman is magically rewarded for nursing an injured bird back to health. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1988. Diabetes RC 46828 by Elizabeth Ferber read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Illustrates the impact of Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes on the lives of nine young people and describes how they cope with the illness. Suggests ways for adolescents with diabetes to maintain physical and emotional health. Includes a glossary and a list of interested organizations. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Euthanasia RC 44771 by Sunni Bloyd read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Explores facts, issues, and points of view on mercy killing. Weighs legal and medical considerations, recounting actual cases involving the question of euthanasia. Discusses the effects of changing attitudes and medical technologies on the right-to-die controversy. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Exploring Careers in Cyberspace RC 47162 by Michael Fulton read by John Rayburn 1 cassette Describes types of jobs available such as programmers, writers, producers, designers, and sales representatives. Explains what skills are needed and how to obtain these through education, internships, and experimenting. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Finding the Lost Cities RC 46956 by Rebecca Stefoff read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Describes twelve lost cities on five continents in the order of their rediscovery in modern times: Petra, Nineveh, Hattusha, Cop n, Chaco Canyon, Angkor, Troy, Zimbabwe, Knossos, Gournia, Machu Picchu, and Ur. Provides the history of each site, biographical sketches of the finders and archaeologists who worked there, and theories about why the city disappeared. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Future of the Internet RC 46540 edited by Charles P. Cozic read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Essays expressing various perspectives on the Internet and its implications for the future. Selections discuss the Internet relative to education, commerce, privacy, and other key areas. Views on the global network range from the optimistic to the highly critical. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Genetic Engineering: Progress or Peril? RC 45743 by Linda Tagliaferro read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Explores the science and technology of genetic research and its practical applications for medicine and agriculture. Discusses transgenic engineering of plants and animals, patenting of new life-forms, and issues of ethics and regulatory controls. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment RC 46512 by Lesley Grant read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields, including engineering, science, enforcement, law, and health. Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the educational requirements of each profession. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law RC 46257 by Anne Marie Males read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Discusses careers available in government and law, including police officer, law librarian, forensic technician, and foreign service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training needed, and related fields. Includes sample application letters and interview tips. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology RC 46256 by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays, duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resum‚. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Food RC 45579 by Helen Mason read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in the food industry, including restauranteur, food wholesaler, baker, chef, and milk inspector. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in the Past RC 45590 by Victoria Vincent read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in fields that deal with the past, including museum coordinator, petroleum geologist, comic store manager, history professor, and antique dealer. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Travel and Tourism RC 45566 by Donna Sharon and Jo Anne Sommers read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in the field of travel and tourism, including festival organizer, meeting and convention planner, travel agent, guest services manager, and travel writer. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs RC 46550 by Jim Lang read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs include a hot air balloonist, a jewelry designer, tree nursery owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities and tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Hear: Solutions, Skills, and Sources for People with Hearing Loss RC 45557 by Anne Pope read by Chris Shields 1 cassette After explaining how the ear works and what can cause hearing loss, Pope discusses coping strategies for individuals, their families, and their friends. She also offers information on hearing aids, the cochlear implant, and other devices to improve hearing. Includes interviews with several hearing-impaired persons. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Helen Keller: Humanitarian RC 46249 by Lois P. Nicholson read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Help! My Heart Is Breaking! How to Get through the Hurt RC 46213 by Meg Schneider read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette The author directs this book at those whose boyfriends broke up with them and those who want to break up. She gives tips on how to endure this event constructively and on how to troubleshoot future relationships. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: Artist RC 46563 by Jennifer Fisher Bryant read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Presents biographical details and the artistic development of the French painter and poster designer. Suffering from broken legs as a teenager, Henri was forced to limit his physical activities, but he continued to draw. As an adult, he enjoyed the nighttime entertainments of Paris and often used them as the subject of his painting. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Hep-Cats, Narcs, and Pipe Dreams: A History of America's Romance with Illegal Drugs RC 46515 by Jill Jonnes read by Kerry Cundiff 4 cassettes A history of drug use in America, tracing three major drug epidemics of the twentieth century. The author concludes that analyzing supply and demand is crucial to understanding the problem, and that a subculture of drug use permeates American society. She also suggests ways to eradicate the problem. For senior high and older readers. 1996. How Do Astronauts Scratch an Itch? An Imponderables Book RC 46618 by David Feldman read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Collection of questions and answers exploring "the mysteries of everyday life." Experts in wide-ranging fields comment on topics such as why lizards don't sunburn, why onions make you cry, why potato chips are curved, and the purpose of the small buttons atop baseball caps. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. How Rude! The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out RC 46516 by Alex J. Packer read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Advice on dealing with various social situations. Discusses Internet courtesy and handling special situations such as funerals and religious rites, family and school expectations, and other scenarios. Question-and-answer segments and charts summarize the counsel. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. In the Huddle with--Steve Young RC 46226 by Matt Christopher read by John Polk 1 cassette In this biography of Steve Young, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, the author emphasizes that the athlete had to struggle throughout his career to be number one. Through hard work and determination, Young eventually became the starting quarterback while earning a law degree in the off season. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Information Superhighway RC 45390 by Martin and Kathlyn Gay read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces issues of government control, trade and business, education, and privacy. Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement, and obscenity on the Internet are presented briefly. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Latino Voices RC 46930 edited by Frances R. Aparicio read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Hispanic Americans express their feelings about home, family, religion, work, and their identity in poems, short biographical pieces, and selections from novels. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Leaning into the Wind: Women Write from the Heart of the West RC 45965 edited by Linda Hasselstrom and others read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes An anthology of memories, reflections, and poems about the hardships and the joys of living on the Great Plains as experienced by 125 women from six Western states. All are true accounts from the lives of ranchers, teachers, journalists, truck drivers, veterinarians, and women in other occupations. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Leon's Story RC 45810 by Leon Walter Tillage read by Chuck Young 1 cassette An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's son growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he experienced--the worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. Finally he tells how the freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Little X: Growing Up in the Nation of Islam RC 46937 by Sonsyrea Tate read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Autobiography of an African American woman who was raised as a Muslim during the 1960s and 1970s. After being insulated by the Nation of Islam as a child, Sonsyrea is shocked when she has to transfer to a public school. She also describes everyday life for women and children in a culture that is outside the mainstream. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Love Poems RC 46502 by Nikki Giovanni read by Robin Miles 1 cassette Fifty-four poems by an award-winning African American writer celebrating love in its many manifestations: for a lover, for a friend, for a member of the family, in the abstract, and in the concrete. Grouped in three sections: "I Hope It's Love," "And Yeah . . . These Are Love Poems," and "I Take Master Card (Charge Your Love to Me)." For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Mammoth Book of Fairy Tales RC 43791 edited by Mike Ashley read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Anthology of fifty-six tales. Includes both classic fairy tales and modern fantasies arranged alphabetically by title. Old favorites like "Beauty and the Beast," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Sleeping Beauty" appear with newer stories by Joan Aiken, Robin McKinley, and Jane Yolen. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Our Fascinating Earth RC 44786 by Philip and Nancy R. Seff read by Marilyn Gleason 3 cassettes A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific facts and information on natural wonders. Each of the nine chapters covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions, the Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers, carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Popularity Has Its Ups and Downs RC 46608 by Meg F. Schneider read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Explains the meaning of popularity and suggests ways to cope with this issue in school and social situations. Discusses the concept of self-confidence and how to achieve it. The author also stresses the value of true friendship and the importance of learning to deal with rejection and change. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. Prohibition: Thirteen Years That Changed America RC 45687 by Edward Behr read by John Rayburn 2 cassettes Reviews the history of drinking in America from colonial times and chronicles the Prohibition era from 1920 to 1933. The author contends that thirteen years of legal Prohibition actually fueled organized crime and entrenched corruption. He also compares the 1920s debate about alcoholism with the 1990s struggle against drug abuse. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Rainforests RC 46885 edited by Charles P. Cozic read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Argues that the depletion of the world's tropical rainforests has caused irreversible ecological damage. Explores the loss of biodiversity, drastic climatic changes, and the uprooting of indigenous populations. Describes the debate about the severity of these problems, especially in British Columbia and the Amazon. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul RC 46564 by David Ritz read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. The Reader's Companion to Alaska RC 46207 edited by Alan Ryan read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Twenty-eight mostly autobiographical essays by various authors describe Alaska. Beginning with John Muir's first sighting of Glacier Bay in 1879, the stories move chronologically to the 1990s. They provide glimpses of the threat civilization poses to the forty-ninth state. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Reading between the Bones: The Pioneers of Dinosaur Paleontology RC 45783 by Susan Clinton read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Profiles eight pioneers in the study of dinosaurs and explains how scientific knowledge is cumulative. Clinton notes that dinosaurs were unknown until 1824 when Georges Cuvier identified the first dinosaur bone, describing it as belonging to a whale- sized lizard. Now three hundred kinds of dinosaurs are known to vertebrate paleontologists. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Rolling Stone Book of Women in Rock: Trouble Girls RC 46361 edited by Barbara O'Dair read by Barbara Pinolini 5 cassettes Fifty-six essays profiling hundreds of female blues, jazz, gospel, country, and rock singers. Describes each music movement and includes discographies and a bibliography. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Sex Ed RC 46408 by Miriam Stoppard read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette A medical doctor discusses puberty and the "facts of life," with an emphasis on the value of real friendship. Mentions heterosexuality and homosexuality and advocates responsible behavior. Lists support groups and other helpful organizations. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Smithsonian Book of the First Ladies: Their Lives, Times, and Issues RC 45486 edited by Edith P. Mayo read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Brief biographies of forty-three American first ladies, describing their accomplishments as well as problems they encountered. Includes historical information and social issues that influenced women in each era, such as temperance, suffrage, and education. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. The Teenager's Guide to the Real World RC 46205 by Marshall Brain read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes The author encourages teens to find an enjoyable career. He explains why peer pressure declines after high school graduation. Combines motivational messages with no-nonsense advice, such as "money really matters" and "adults rule the world," and mentions basic "facts of life." For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality RC 46094 by Michael J. Basso read by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes A recognized sex educator explains human anatomy, diseases, pregnancy, birth control, and sexuality to help young adults make educated decisions. The author encourages teens to be responsible and to accept the consequences of their actions, while stressing his conviction that abstinence is the best policy. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Virtual Reality: Computers Mimic the Physical World RC 47209 by Sean M. Grady read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Examines the concept of virtual reality--its history and implications for the future. Discusses virtual reality's role, as well as its drawbacks, in business, medicine, science, the military, and the entertainment industries. Includes a glossary. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Fiction Acorna: The Unicorn Girl RC 45684 by Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Three prospectors find a baby alien traveling through space in a pod. She has a little horn in her forehead and possesses abilities to heal and to purify water and air. Her caretakers name her Acorna. To flee scientists who want to experiment on her, they travel to the outlaw planet Kezdet where more evil awaits. For senior high and older readers. 1997. An Acquaintance with Darkness RC 46604 by Ann Rinaldi read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Washington, D.C., 1865. Emily Pigbush, orphaned at fourteen, goes to live with her Uncle Valentine, a physician. She is shocked to discover that he and his colleagues rob graves in order to study anatomy. Even more frightening is her realization that the family of her best friend, Annie Surratt, is involved in the assassination of President Lincoln. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Adrian Mole: The Lost Years RC 46669 by Sue Townsend read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Intermittent diary entries covering ages eighteen to twenty-five record a British youth's attempts to find the right job and a place to live. Adrian fancies himself an author, but his novel, written all in consonants, is rejected by publishers. Companion to The Adrian Mole Diaries (RC 46651). Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. After the War RC 45683 by Carol Matas read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette The sole survivor of her Jewish family, fifteen-year-old Ruth is liberated from Buchenwald at the end of World War II. Finding that her Polish home has been taken over by others, Ruth joins a band of refugees intent on emigrating to Palestine. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Archangel RC 46536 by Sharon Shinn read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes At the next Gloria, the song festival in praise of the god Jovah, Gabriel is to become the archangel, and his wife, the angelica. That means he has only six months before the ceremony to find and wed the mortal woman Rachel, who is foreordained to be his wife. It has never occurred to Gabriel that she might refuse to marry him. For senior high readers. 1996. Between a Rock and a Hard Place RC 42881 by Alden R. Carter read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette A few years ago Mark's brother and a friend took the same canoe trip that Mark's father and uncle completed long ago. Now Mark and his cousin Randy are going, and they are both unhappy with the idea. But as the trip turns nightmarish, the two boys find strength in their new friendship. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Blood and Chocolate RC 45584 by Annette Curtis Klause read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes A beautiful teenage werewolf, Vivian, is attracted to a normal human, Aiden, but Aiden's rejection of Vivian's dual nature almost kills her. Vivian is then forced to come to terms with her position in the pack and to accept her destiny. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. For senior high readers. 1997. Bone Dance RC 46258 by Martha Brooks read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old Alexandra Sinclair unexpectedly inherits some land in Manitoba from her unknown father. Lonny LaFreniŠre believes the property should be his and resents that his stepfather sold the family heritage. At first leery of each other, both Native American teenagers find something they need on Medicine Bluff. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Both Sides of Time RC 46220 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Annie wants romance from her boyfriend, Sean, but he's only interested in cars. While visiting his apartment at the crumbling Stratton mansion, Annie wanders through the building, sad that it is to be demolished. Suddenly, she is pulled back a century to 1895 and meets Strat, young heir to the mansion. The period is romantic but not kind to women or immigrant groups, and a murder threatens Annie and her new friends. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The China Garden RC 45811 by Liz Berry read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Claire knows that she and her mother, Frances, share some psychic ability, but it isn't until they travel to her mother's childhood home, Ravensmere, that Claire realizes what this means for her future. Claire falls in love with Mark and would leave to be with him, but the ancient estate claims her as its guardian. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Cockatrice Boys RC 45350 by Joan Aiken read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Large, evil monsters destroy most of England, forcing humans to live underground. The Cockatrice Boys--a brave group of volunteers who command an armored train--rush to bring food to Manchester and determine to end the occupation. Dakin, a drummer boy, and his cousin Sauna, who can see the future, play important roles in the fight. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. The Crying for a Vision RC 45301 by Walter Wangerin read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Moves Walking, a Lakota youth born of a woman and a celestial star, must sacrifice his life for his people. He battles the evil Fire Thunder while trying to show his tribe that all creatures are interconnected with Mother Earth and must be respected. Some violence. For high school and older readers. 1994. The Cure for Death by Lightning RC 45971 by Gail Anderson-Dargatz read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Fifteen-year-old Beth Weeks lives an arduous life on her family's Canadian farm in 1941. As she struggles with wartime privations, an abusive father, and paranoid fears, Beth finds succor in a deep, complex relationship with her half-Indian girlfriend. Strong language and descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Dairy Queen Days RC 46155 by Robert Inman read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Sixteen-year-old Trout Moseley's world is upended when his mother is institutionalized in Atlanta and his preacher father is transferred to his hometown of Moseley, Georgia. There, Trout learns of his family's legacy as town founders and chief employers while he struggles to come to terms with his new life. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Dancing on the Edge RC 45669 by Han Nolan read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Miracle, thirteen, lives in her grandmother Gigi's world of seances and fabricated family stories. Feeling isolated and unreal, Miracle tries to melt away by dancing among lit candles and accidentally sets herself on fire. In a mental hospital, Miracle receives the counseling she needs to believe in reality. Some violence. For senior high readers. National Book Award 1997. Danger Zone RC 47185 by David Klass read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Jim Doyle from Minnesota is selected to be in an international junior basketball tournament in Italy. At the training camp, his teammates shun him because of his racial identity and social inexperience. But in Rome, when the team encounters discrimination and death threats, Jim proves his loyalty. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Doing Time: Notes from the Undergrad RC 46694 by Rob Thomas read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Nine students describe the community-service requirement at Robert E. Lee High School and relate how their volunteer time has changed their lives. One learns what confidential is supposed to mean, another begins to understand his heritage, and a food worker finds out where Gramma gets her groceries for Thanksgiving. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Elsewhere RC 46165 by Will Shetterly read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Teenage runaway Ron Starbuck searches for his brother Tony in Bordertown. There magic and science clash while humans and elves mingle in a dangerous street society. Ron lands a job in Elsewhere, a bookstore crossing Faerie and World, but becomes involved with halfie Mooner, who betrays him. Then an elf turns Ron into a wolfboy. Prequel to Nevernever (RC 46166). Some violence. For senior high readers. 1991. Escape from Egypt RC 45792 by Sonia Levitin read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes The Biblical story of Exodus told through the eyes of Jesse, a Hebrew slave, and Jennat, an Egyptian-Syrian slave. When Jennat joins the flight from Egypt, Jesse must decide whether to follow his heart. The journey through the desert is described as both a physical and spiritual quest, in which beliefs in God are strengthened. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Far North RC 45784 by Will Hobbs read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette A plane goes down in the Canadian wilderness, stranding two fifteen-year-old boys and an Indian elder. Before he dies, the elder teaches the boys survival skills that may sustain them in their struggle against hunger, predators, and the severe northern winter. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Flyers RC 46678 by Daniel Hayes read by John Polk 2 cassettes Best friends Gabe and Bo are making a science fiction film, Green Guy Gets Therapy, as a summer project. While filming, Gabe and his friends notice strange events, especially at a neighbor's supposedly empty house. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. For Mike RC 46962 by Shelley Sykes read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Jeff's best friend Mike has been missing for almost three weeks when Jeff begins to have a disturbing dream. A disheveled Mike tells Jeff to get another friend, Kirby, and come find him. Afraid to tell even Kirby, Jeff tries to decide what it means. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Fortunate Fall RC 46719 by Raphael Carter read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In twenty-third-century Russia, the world is linked by virtual reality. The Internet is used as an instrument of thought control. Maya is a human camera, a reporter who transmits her feelings and thoughts as well as the news. She investigates an old atrocity and finds herself fighting the censors. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Free Fall RC 46250 by Joyce Sweeney read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Four teenage boys sneak away from home to explore a deep cave. They become lost and soon realize that their survival depends on controlling their fears and pulling together. In a last ditch effort to escape, one boy risks a perilous underwater swim to safety. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Genuine Half-Moon Kid RC 45870 by Michael Williams read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Jay Watson, a South African teenager, was deserted by his grandfather ten years ago. When the older man dies, Jay journeys with nine-year-old Levi Bam and a few other friends to find the wooden box that contains Jay's inheritance. Along the way, the group meets an odd assortment of the dead man's acquaintances. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Giant Bones RC 46757 by Peter S. Beagle read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Six short stories in which magic is part of daily life. In "The Last Song of Sirit Byar," a traveling minstrel, knowing the power of songs, reserves one to be used only when he is ready to die. "Lal and Soukyan" brings back characters from The Innkeeper's Song (RC 39098). For senior high and older readers. 1997. Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories RC 44748 by Francesca Lia Block read by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette Stories about unconventional teenage girls, their dysfunctional relationships, and their extravagant fantasies. In the title story, two girls imagine having their own magazine and interviewing a flamboyant rock star. Strong language and descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The House across the Cove RC 43285 by Barbara Hall read by June Carter 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Tyler Crane is spending a troubled summer alone at the lake following his father's suicide. When Tyler becomes curious about the empty house across the water, he and his new girlfriend, Abby, investigate and stumble upon a criminal plot that puts both of their lives in jeopardy. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. I Love You, I Hate You, Get Lost RC 45753 by Ellen Conford read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Seven humorous stories reflecting the ups and downs of life as a teenager. In the title story, Dana has to take her little brother, Zach, on a romantic cruise with her boyfriend. In "Body Wave," a teen getting a permanent rambles on and on to her hairdresser about how she ended up with the date she has for a major dance. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. I'll Be Seeing You RC 45581 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Carley Mattea is in the hospital yet again when Kyle Westin is admitted. Kyle has been temporarily blinded by a chemistry experiment gone awry, so he cannot tell that Carley's face has been disfigured by cancer. Kyle falls in love with the Carley he knows, but she is determined that he will never see her after he recovers. For senior high and older readers. 1996. In a Crooked Little House RC 45149 by A.G. Cascone read by John Lescault 1 cassette Iggy Boy is killing people at Huntington Prep, but no one suspects him. In fact, most are glad to hear of one of his victims, cruel Mr. Spegman. Meanwhile, two students start a relationship, not realizing it will anger Iggy Boy. Violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. In the Middle of the Night RC 42721 by Robert Cormier read by John Lescault 1 cassette Twenty-five years ago, young John Paul was an usher in the old Globe Theater. During a show for orphans, the balcony collapsed, killing and injuring children. John Paul was questioned about the incident and has been receiving harassing phone calls ever since. He has tried to shield his family, but now his sixteen-year-old son, Denny, is targeted by one of the survivors. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Jo's Girls: Tomboy Tales of High Adventure, True Grit, and Real Life RC 46097 edited by Christian McEwen read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes The author has gathered nearly forty short stories and memoirs that feature the exuberance and high spirit of girls who do not adhere to expected standards of conduct. Includes works by Toni Morrison, Carson McCullers, Alice Munro, and Simone de Beauvoir. The title honors Jo March, the tomboy of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Journal of Callie Wade RC 43653 by Dawn Miller read by Anne Mullen 2 cassettes The fictional diary of an eighteen-year-old Missouri farm girl, describing her family's trek to California by wagon train in 1859. Her journal conveys the sorrow of leaving home and childhood friends, the perils and privations of the trail, and the hope and courage that sustained the pioneers. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Joy School RC 45179 by Elizabeth Berg read by Gillian Wilson 2 cassettes In this sequel to Durable Goods (RC 37047), Katie has moved to a new town with her still-aloof father. As she turns thirteen, Katie learns many lessons. Taylor Sinn, a pretty delinquent, may not be as good a friend as Cynthia, a wallflower. Katie thinks she is in love, but Jimmy is ten years older and married. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Land Girls RC 45776 by Angela Huth read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes British urban residents Prue, Agatha, and Stella sign up to be "land girls"--substitute farm workers--during World War II. They work long hours learning animal husbandry and crop cultivation from farmers John and Faith Lawrence and their ailing son, Joe. The three women become lifelong friends but resume very different lives after the war. For senior high and older readers. 1994. The Last Warrior RC 46572 by Suzanne Pierson Ellison read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette When his Apache band surrenders to the army, fourteen-year-old Solito is placed in a Florida school and adopted by a kindly Quaker couple. After killing an intruder in defense of his new family, Solito returns to Arizona to discover his identity and clear his name. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Lifeguard RC 46347 by Mary Morris read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Ten stories about ordinary people who confront crisis and experience an epiphany. In the title work, a teenage lifeguard basks in the adulation of the bathers on his beach. When a girl stops breathing and he is unable to help, a woman intervenes to save the day and transform his life. For high school and older readers. 1997. The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre RC 46641 by W.W. Jacobs read by John Horton 2 cassettes Collection of eighteen supernatural tales set in England in the early 1900s. Some stories feature seamen and dockhands from the South Devon Wharf, where Jacobs's father worked. Others reflect ordinary English homes where strange events unfold. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. My Father's Scar RC 44798 by Michael Cart read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Andy Logan had been different from other children. He was obese and brilliant and a disappointment to his abusive, alcoholic father. With the help of a few people he can call friends, Andy begins to mature and to appreciate his differences, mentally and sexually. In college, Andy acknowledges his homosexuality. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Nevernever RC 46166 by Will Shetterly read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Ron is still under the elf's spell that turned him into Wolfboy. He wonders about interspecies dating while struggling to return to his human form. His search for a missing elf leads him to strange discoveries about Leda--his enchantress--and about himself. Sequel to Elsewhere (RC 46165). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 1993. Night Terrors: Stories of Shadow and Substance RC 46459 edited by Lois Duncan read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Eleven short stories of terror and fright written by popular young adult authors. In "The Bogey Man," a boy discovers too late that his grandmother wasn't lying about the dangers of the basement. In "The Beautiful Thing," a teenager longs for the power and the thrill of borrowing his friend's gun. Includes an afterword by each author. For senior high and older readers. 1996. No Easy Answers: Short Stories about Teenagers Making Tough Choices RC 46734 edited by Donald R. Gallo read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Short stories by different authors portray teenagers facing moral dilemmas--about pregnancy, sex, peer pressure, and illegal activities. Not all of the young people make good decisions, but all face the consequences of their actions. Each story concludes with notes about the author. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Novels and Stories RC 45243 by Zora Neale Hurston read by Gail Nelson 7 cassettes Four novels and nine short stories by the noted Harlem Renaissance novelist, folklorist, and anthropologist. Includes Jonah's Gourd Vine, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Moses, Man of the Mountain, and Seraph on the Suwanee. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Out of Time RC 46221 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In this sequel to Both Sides of Time (RC 46220), 1990s Annie Lockwood once again travels through time to see the friends she made in 1895. She learns that the young man she loves, Strat, has been institutionalized because of his claim that he had seen Annie. Now she is his only chance for escape. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Outsider RC 45170 by Frank Roderus read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Leon Brown feels he has already been to hell and back when he arrives in Kazumal, Arizona, to take possession of the more than seventeen thousand acres of land he bought after the Civil War. Then he discovers his neighbors are none too happy to have a black man in their midst. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1988. Peeling the Onion RC 45969 by Wendy Orr read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette After winning a karate championship, seventeen-year-old Anna is hurt in a serious car accident. Before the full extent of her neck and ankle injuries is diagnosed, she endures intense physical pain. Her emotional trauma, from all the changes in her life, is even deeper. Some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. People of the Mist: The First North Americans, Volume 9 RC 46758 by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Sequel to People of the Silence (RC 44626) set in the Algonquin nation of the Chesapeake Bay area about A.D. 1300. Red Knot's murder on the eve of her marriage causes a rift among the clans, rather than the alliance the ceremony would have created. Panther, a reclusive old Indian, must solve the mystery. Descriptions of sex and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Prince and the Pilgrim RC 46092 by Mary Stewart read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Prince Alexander is heading to Camelot to seek justice for the murder of his father years before. The beautiful young Alice is just returning from a Holy Quest to Jerusalem with her father. Their meeting forms a crossroad for their lives. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Rats Saw God RC 46176 by Rob Thomas read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Steve York changes from an "A" student to a druggie in danger of failing his senior year. His guidance counselor requires that he write a one-hundred-page paper to receive his diploma on time. In the course of writing, Steve begins to view his life in a different light. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Rifle RC 42723 by Gary Paulsen read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette In 1768 gunsmith Cornish McManus crafts a "sweet" rifle, the masterpiece of his life's work. The story tracks the gun's ownership through more than two hundred years, including the Revolutionary War period. In 1993 a new owner displays the weapon over his mantel, where it accidentally discharges with tragic consequences. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Rose Daughter RC 46201 by Robin McKinley read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In this version of Beauty and the Beast, Beauty can make things grow, especially roses. Her talents and gifts help her father and sisters survive bankruptcy, and help her to love the Beast. Ultimately Beauty must decide if she should restore the Beast to his human form. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Roughnecks RC 46690 by Thomas Cochran read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette High school senior Travis Cody feels responsible for his football team's one loss of the season. But he has a chance to redeem himself in the big championship game. On the day of the playoff, Travis finds the confidence to overcome his fears and look forward to the future. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Roverandom RC 47216 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Elias 1 cassette A young and foolish dog is turned into a toy after biting a sorcerer. As a plaything, Roverandom is owned by a little boy named Two. After many adventures, Roverandom manages to be turned back into a real dog. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. The Same Place but Different RC 45414 by Perry Nodelman read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Johnny Nesbit discovers that his baby sister, Andrea, has been kidnapped by the Strangers and replaced with a changeling. Johnny's parents believe that Andrea is autistic now that her behavior has changed, but Johnny knows the truth. Johnny will have to battle many strange creatures to rescue Andrea. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Satellite Down RC 46820 by Rob Thomas read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes High school senior Patrick Sheridan has been chosen to be the next reporter for Classroom Direct, a television news show. Patrick moves to Los Angeles with high hopes of becoming a professional reporter only to discover that he was hired strictly for his good looks. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Shade's Children RC 46607 by Garth Nix read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes In a future world, four teenagers with different psychic skills form a bond while trying to defeat the gory rule of the Overlords. Encouraged and trained by Shade, their mysterious leader, Drum, Ella, Ninde, and Gold-Eye confront hideous monsters who would rather capture them for their body parts than kill them. Violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Solitaire Mystery RC 46384 by Jostein Gaarder read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Hans Thomas and his philosophizing father drive from Norway to Greece to bring back Hans's mother, who had left home eight years earlier to "find herself." Along the way, a dwarf gives Hans a magnifying glass to read a tiny book that contains a fairytale about Hans's family history. Some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1996. Someone like You RC 47366 by Sarah Dessen read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Quiet Halley has always been grateful to be popular Scarlett's best friend. But at sixteen, Scarlett's world crumbles when the boy she loves is killed and she realizes she is pregnant. While trying to help Scarlett, Halley also works to resolve a dispute with her own mother, a therapist, over a new relationship with a somewhat wild boy. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Soulfire RC 46491 by Lorri Hewett read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette Teenager Todd Williams's older brother Marcus runs with a gang in their Denver neighborhood. When their cousin Ezekiel tries to stop another cousin, Tommy, from joining Marcus's gang, both are shot. Hoping to avoid following in his brother's footsteps, Todd learns to rely on himself. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Spice Box RC 45614 by Grace Livingston Hill read by Chris Shields 2 cassettes Immediately following her sister's funeral, Janice Whitmore leaves her home of five years to escape her evil brother-in-law. Found unconscious in a snowstorm, she is nursed back to health by Dr. Howard Sterling. But Janice will have to evade her nemesis three more times before she finds happiness. For high school and older readers. 1943. The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 RC 45857 by Philip Pullman read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Sequel to The Golden Compass (RC 44343). Lyra and her daemon are joined in Ci'gazze by twelve-year-old Will, who is searching for his long-lost explorer father. Will proves his mettle--losing two fingers in a fight--and now bears the magical Subtle Knife. Lyra and Will assist in each other's quests. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Sweet Fifteen RC 43655 by Diane Gonzales Bertrand read by Jeanne Evans 2 cassettes Stefanie Bonilla should celebrate her quincea¤era soon, but her father died recently, and her mother doesn't understand that Stefanie doesn't want a party for her fifteenth birthday. Rita, the seamstress making Stefanie's dress, helps Stefanie and her family come to grips with their loss. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. These Are the Rules RC 46949 by Paul Many read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Colm, who will be a senior next year, is spending the summer at his family's lakeside cottage with his mother and twin siblings. His father is staying in town now that he has left Colm's mother. Colm expects to be bored, yet he learns to drive, attempts to swim across the lake, and finds himself pondering the mystery of girls. For senior high readers. 1997. Thirteen Miles from Suncrest RC 45433 by Donald Davis read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes On his tenth birthday in 1910, Medford Henry McGee of Close Creek, North Carolina, is given a diary by his father, who believes it is time for Med to start "riting out his life." For three years, Med spends Sunday afternoons recording his childish view of family events until a tragedy forces Med to take on grown-up responsibilities. For senior high and older readers. 1994. Too Soon for Jeff RC 46373 by Marilyn Reynolds read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Jeff Browning, seventeen, and Christy Calderon, sixteen, have been dating for seventeen months. Jeff feels tied down and plans to break up with Christy, but his plans are thwarted when Christy announces she is four months pregnant. Jeff wants her to have an abortion, but she refuses. As they are forced to work out feelings about being parents, they learn some valuable lessons. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Traveling with the Dead RC 46023 by Barbara Hambly read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Pre-World War I Europe. Ex-British agent John Asher of Those Who Hunt the Night (RC 31645) pursues a vampire, Ysidro, and an Austrian spy across Europe. John does not know that his young bride, Lydia, is following him, hoping to help. And Lydia seeks the aid of the vampire. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Tusk and Stone RC 45695 by Malcolm Bosse read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Seventh-century India is a tumultuous place. Arjun, a boy approaching manhood, tells how his caravan is attacked and he avoids death only to find himself sold into the army. He then develops a special bond with Gandiva, the elephant he is trained to handle. As a soldier, Arjun gains fame, but the glory does not last long. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman RC 46671 by Louise Plummer read by Nona Pipes 1 cassette Six-foot-tall Kate has cataracts and wears thick glasses. Her brother's friend is staying with Kate's family for Christmas, and she has always had a crush on him. But he brought along a beautiful college woman. Kate isn't sure she should try to compete for Richard with the new woman, not to mention Kate's flirtatious friend. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter RC 46437 by S.P. Somtow read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When a part-Jewish, part-Lakota boy and a half-mortal, half-vampire girl fall for each other, decisions have to be made--fast. On Halloween, they'll both turn sixteen and Rebecca's father is planning her devivification party to make her a vampire forever. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Whirligig RC 46874 by Paul Fleischman read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Brent Bishop tries to kill himself by driving drunk but causes the death of a teenage girl instead. The dead girl's mother asks him, as restitution, to make four whirligigs with her daughter's face on them and to place them in the four corners of the country. During his summer of travel, Bishop finds that someone in each region takes comfort from the sight of his whirligig. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Winners and Losers RC 44782 by Stephen Hoffius read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Daryl, the coach's son, and Curt run track for their high school. During the first meet of the year, Daryl has a brief heart stoppage and collapses, which allows Curt to beat him for the first time. Determined to regain his previous form and his father's attention, Daryl resumes his track career in spite of possibly tragic consequences. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Winter Rose RC 45377 by Patricia A. McKillip read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes When attractive Corbet Lynn arrives to reclaim his family home, villagers recall rumors about his grandfather's murder and a family curse. Two sisters, Laurel and Rois, are captivated by him, but only Rois sees his connection to another world. Then Corbet disappears, and Laurel withers missing him. Rois saves Laurel's life and unlocks mysteries. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Working Days: Short Stories about Teenagers at Work RC 47201 edited by Anne Mazer read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Fifteen short stories about teenagers at work in a variety of jobs. In "The Baseball Glove," Manny works in a farm field until the "immigration people" show up. In "The Pill Factory," Meredith endures a hot summer on an assembly line in order to earn money for college. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Zel RC 45229 by Donna Jo Napoli read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Desperately desiring a child, a barren woman sells her soul for Zel, the infant daughter of neighbors. When the maturing Zel becomes the object of a nobleman's affections, the jealous mother locks Zel away in a tower. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.