Cassette Books 2000 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington 2000 Young Adults Nonfiction AIDS and HIV: Risky Business RC 47995 by Daniel Jussim read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Victims of the HIV virus speak out about their experiences with a top killer of young American adults. Discusses the prevention and treatment of AIDS and HIV. Offers practical advice on protecting oneself from contracting the disease. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Art Attack: A Short Cultural History of the Avant-Garde RC 47790 by Marc Aronson read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes An account of various twentieth-century art movements including dance, music, and painting that shocked the mainstream establishment at the time with their newness and innovation. Includes pop art, surrealism, cubism, jazz, rock and roll, and ballet, as well as individual portraits of various artists. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Baseball: A History of the National Pastime RC 47727 by Mark Stewart read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Focuses on baseball's evolution, momentous events, and key personalities such as Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, and Greg Maddux. Examines how social, financial, and organizational issues influence this sport and why, with its century and a half of traditions, baseball remains an important part of American culture. For high school and older readers. 1998. The Beautiful Days of My Youth: My Six Months in Auschwitz and Plaszow RC 48364 by Ana Novac read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes In 1944, a Jewish-Hungarian teenager, Ana Novac, was plucked off a train and incarcerated. In two concentration camps she secretly kept this journal, describing daily life and how she managed to survive with the help of her "camp sisters." Violence and strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997. But What If I Don't Want to Go to College? A Guide to Success through Alternative Education RC 48568 by Harlow G. Unger read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Describes the lucrative career opportunities and demands for various trades and skills that do not require a four-year degree. Discusses advantages and disadvantages, requirements, and future prospects for ten types of alternative education. Includes rsum and interview advice as well as resource lists. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Career Smarts: Jobs with a Future RC 47596 by Martin Yate read by Gary Tipton 4 cassettes Discusses how to find a suitable career that is in demand as well as one of personal interest. Includes a job description, earning potential, and educational requirements for 175 professional jobs. Gives a brief summary of what a typical day entails. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Careers for Computer Buffs RC 47821 compiled by Andrew Kaplan read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Profiles fourteen individuals who work with computers in various ways, including software development, hardware research, and engineering. Each discusses his or her job and offers advice on pursuing a computer-related career. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados and Other Multilingual Types RC 47820 by H. Ned Seelye and J. Laurence Day read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette A career guide for people who speak and write in more than one language. Discusses job opportunities in teaching, information services, business, government, and volunteer work. Describes job requirements, salaries, and sources of further information. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1992. Careers for Kids at Heart and Others Who Adore Children RC 48140 by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Description of the numerous career opportunities that entail working with children. Includes school settings, infant and toddler care, and health- and safety-oriented jobs as well as practical considerations. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Careers for Outdoor Types RC 49094 by Andrew Kaplan read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Profiles fourteen individuals whose jobs involve working outdoors, including a naturalist, a recreation director, a rancher, and others employed in agriculture. Discusses how to get started, what the work entails, and the pros and cons of each career. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. Careers for the Curious RC 48110 edited by Russell Shorto read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Presents interviews with fourteen professionals in fields that demand an inquiring mind and keen investigative skills, including an inventor, an editor, an ethnomusicologist, and a philosopher. They describe how they got started, what their work involves, and things they like and dislike about their jobs. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Careers for Wordsmiths RC 47819 by Andrew Kaplan read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Profiles fourteen workers in jobs that rely on language skills; includes writer, editor, teacher, lexicographer, and press agent. Each worker discusses his or her work and offers advice on pursuing a language-related career. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. Careers in Child Care RC 47715 by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler read by Patricia McDermott 2 cassettes A practical guide to planning, entering, and advancing in a variety of child-care careers, including home care, teaching, health care, social work, and recreation. Presents profiles of practitioners and discusses job preparation, salaries, and future demand in the job market. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II: 101 More Stories of Life, Love, and Learning RC 47252 compiled by Jack Canfield and others read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Poems, stories, and anecdotes written by teenagers are arranged by theme including relationships, friends and family, growing up, and making a difference. Sequel to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (RC 44853). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1998. Coping with Diabetes RC 47119 by Pat Kelly read by Patricia McDermott 1 cassette Describes different types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed. Explains the role of diet, exercise, medication, and monitoring techniques in treating the disease. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Coping with Migraines and Other Headaches RC 47095 by Andrea Votava read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Provides a definition and discussion of headaches--types, causes, cures, and self-help techniques for alleviating them. Explores alternative as well as traditional approaches. Includes a glossary and a list of relevant organizations and web sites for further research. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Coping with PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) RC 46903 by Barbara Moe read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Explains puberty, ovulation, and menstruation as well as the physical and emotional aspects of PMS. Includes sources for additional information and recipes and lifestyle changes to facilitate self-improvement. Also provides a glossary. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Dreamer's Companion: A Young Person's Guide to Understanding Dreams and Using Them Creatively RC 47894 by Stephen Phillip Policoff read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Introduction to the science and mythology of dreaming, including theories of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and others. Explains causes and interpretations of childhood nightmares and the role of neurochemicals. Offers suggestions such as keeping diaries and joining discussion groups to make creative use of dreams. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Earth-Shattering Poems RC 46532 edited by Liz Rosenberg read by Peggy Gilleland 1 cassette An international selection of more than forty poets presented in chronological order. Includes Sappho of ancient Greece, Charles Baudelaire of France, Pablo Neruda of Chile, and J.E. Wei of Taiwan. Editor chose poems that "shook" her. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Empires Lost and Won: The Spanish Heritage in the Southwest RC 45995 by Albert Marrin read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Beginning with Spain during the late Middle Ages, the author provides a vivid description of the Spanish culture, including the lives of conquistadors and soldiers. Using primary sources, he describes the perils of crossing the Atlantic, encounters with Native Americans, and conquest of the new land by Europeans. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Global Warming: Opposing Viewpoints RC 48081 edited by Tamara L. Roleff and others read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes The opposing viewpoints in this volume concern the environment. Scientists debate the causes and effects of global warming, whether it poses a serious threat to human life, and how to preserve the rain forests that are endangered by slowly rising temperatures. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Great Careers for People Interested in Math and Computers RC 47588 by Peter Richardson and Bob Richardson read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Career advice for students with talent in mathematics and computers. Highlights job options such as an audio engineer, a research analyst, and a computer programmer. For senior high and older readers. 1993. Half and Half: Writers on Growing Up Biracial and Bicultural RC 47296 edited by Claudine Chiawei O'Hearn read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Eighteen writers recount their experiences growing up in two cultures. Garrett Hongo describes the boredom of living in a homogeneous suburb where his children's friends all have the same worldview. Roxane Farmanfarmaian recalls being "rootless"--half-Mormon and half-Muslim--in Europe. Includes brief author biographies. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Handbook of the Former Soviet Union RC 48347 by Michael G. Kort read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes A history and description of the fifteen nations that arose out of the former Soviet Union, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, and the states of the Baltic, Transcaucasus, and Central Asian regions. Includes a chronology of the post-soviet era and a brief encyclopedia describing major leaders and geographic features. For senior high and older readers. 1997. hip hop america RC 48179 by Nelson George read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Survey of African American rap music. Chronicles the twenty- year rise of hip-hop from the streets of New York City and describes its importance in the multinational industry of the 1990s. Highlights the major players and some of the effects of rap on society. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Hit Me with Music: How to Start, Manage, Record, and Perform with Your Own Rock Band RC 43650 by Stephanie Powell read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Handbook on organizing and managing one's own rock music group. Powell offers both creative and technical tips on all phases of the music business: using public address systems; mixing live music; utilizing recording studios; promoting a band; negotiating contracts; and avoiding the perils of the business. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. How the New Technology Works: A Guide to High-Tech Concepts RC 47726 by Robert J. Cone and Patricia Barnes-Svarney read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Explains the concepts and operating principles behind seventeen high-tech devices and systems that affect daily life. Covers electromagnetism, communications, and measurement concepts, discussing their development, applications, and future prospects. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. How to Get a Job If You're a Teenager RC 47766 by Cindy Pervola and Debby Hobgood read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to apply for, completing applications, preparing for the interview (including choosing what to wear), and the interview itself. What to expect on the first day and the proper way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. In My Own Time: Almost an Autobiography RC 47422 by Nina Bawden read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Memoir of a novelist. Recounts her childhood evacuation from London in World War II; her years at Oxford, where she knew Richard Burton and Margaret Thatcher; and her later life. Relates stories of her family, including the struggles of her schizophrenic son, who committed suicide. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. In the Land of the Taj Mahal: The World of the Fabulous Mughals RC 47521 by Ed Rothfarb read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Traces the history of the three-hundred-year Mughal dynasty in northern India. Describes the Mughals' arrival in the fifteenth century led by Babur, who conquered and remained to rule. Examines the development of Islam during the interchange of cultures, as the Mughals interacted with the local Hindu traditions. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Latinos in Bisbol: The Hispanic Experience in the Americas RC 48060 by James D. Cockcroft read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Explores the history of Hispanic baseball players in both the United States and Latin America. Reflects on the experience of being discriminated against in North America, while highlighting the achievements of individual athletes. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Learning Highway: Smart Students and the Net RC 47413 by Trevor Owen and Ron Owston read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Emphasizes how high school and undergraduate students can use the Internet for learning. Covers how to express search needs online, the multiple functions of web-based browsers, research strategies on the web, and practical examples of Internet projects. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Life in War-Torn Bosnia RC 47182 by Diane Yancey read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Describes ancient feuds between Serbs, Croats, and Muslims that exploded into civil war in the former country of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Examines the history of the region and its different cultures, religions, and multiple wars. Depicts everyday struggles including those unique to children. Violence. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Light in the Skull: An Odyssey of Medical Discovery RC 47100 by Ronald Glasser read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes A historical survey of medical research examines a broad sample of infectious diseases and the scientists who studied them. Discusses the fact that initial observations are often refuted in favor of prevailing beliefs. For senior high readers. 1997. Madam Secretary: The Story of Madeleine Albright RC 47911 by Jeremy Byman read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Provides an account of Albright's life, from her childhood in Czechoslovakia to adulthood in the United States. Traces Albright's career as she becomes interested in politics, earns a political science degree, raises a family, gets involved in the Democratic Party, and is appointed secretary of state. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. 101 Things You Don't Know about Science and No One Else Does Either RC 47284 by James Trefil read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes The author, an educator and National Public Radio commentator, presents short essays on scientific topics. He considers questions being researched in the 1990s such as: Is the climate getting warmer? Can humans live forever? What causes cancer? He then summarizes the progress that has been made. For senior high and older readers. 1996. 1001 Things Everyone Should Know about the Universe RC 46891 by William A. Gutsch read by Lou Harpeneau 3 cassettes Facts and comments about the solar system, including chapters on the sun, the moon, stars, black holes, and the search for extraterrestrial life. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Our Country's Founders: A Book of Advice for Young People RC 47574 edited by William J. Bennett read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Adapted for young adults, excerpts from Our Sacred Honor (RC 46472) illustrate the timeless principles and virtues espoused by the founding fathers of the United States. Included are the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, a time line of the American Revolution, and brief biographies. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Romania RC 48405 by Mark Sanborne read by Jeremy Gage 1 cassette Describes the history, culture, and future of the eastern European country. Explains the relationship of its geographical location as a crossroads for trade to its long history of invasions. Analyzes the coup against the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989 and the mass adoption of orphans. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. The Science of Jurassic Park and The Lost World RC 47940 by Rob DeSalle and David Lindley read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes An examination of scientific theories that were explored in the popular Jurassic Park (RC 32018) and The Lost World (RC 41160). Investigates the feasibility of producing a dinosaur using samples of DNA. Reconstructs social behavior of the prehistoric creatures. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Science of The X-Files RC 48475 by Jeanne Cavelos read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Describes episodes from the television show and movie The X- Files and explains the science behind the script. Includes phenomena like UFOs and aliens, technology including robots and implants, and unusual disorders such as a contaminated tattoo that causes the wearer to kill. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Science, Spread, and Therapy of HIV Disease: Everything You Need to Know but Had No Idea Who to Ask RC 46966 by Michael A. DiSpezio read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes In question-and-answer format, the book explains what the AIDS virus is and how to treat it. Includes tests for each segment and a list of Internet sites that provide further information. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Soccer: A History of the World's Most Popular Game RC 47811 by Mark Stewart read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Presents soccer's timeline, memorable events, and stars, including Stanley Matthews of England, Pel of Brazil, Roger Milla of Cameroon, and Alexi Lalas of the United States. Explores the sport's origins, global appeal, and social and political implications. For high school and older readers. 1998. Straight Talk about Death and Dying RC 48747 by Robert DiGiulio and Rachel Kranz read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Discusses attitudes toward death in the United States. Uses three case studies about teenagers coping with death to provide self-help tips. Explains Dr. Elisabeth Kbler-Ross's five-stage theory of coming to terms with dying. Includes advice on obtaining further information. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love RC 48899 by Earl A. Grollman read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Discusses ways to cope after the death of a loved one. Examines the different stages of grieving and how to resume one's own life. Includes samples of exercises to assist in expressing emotions. For senior high and older readers. 1993. Thomas Merton: Poet, Prophet, Priest RC 47557 by Jennifer Fisher Bryant read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Portrait of a troubled youth's spiritual journey from a life of dissolute pleasure to the ascetic seclusion of a Trappist monastery. Describes his difficult childhood, his conversion to Catholicism, his monastic life, and his years as a writer and social activist. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. To the Young Scientist: Reflections on Doing and Living Science RC 47630 by Alfred B. Bortz read by Liz Solar 1 cassette Scientists working in various fields present their viewpoints on scientific careers, their personal interests, and why they chose a particular discipline. Includes an anthropologist, an astronomer, chemists, engineers, and geneticists. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Tourette Syndrome RC 47777 by Elaine Landau read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Describes the neurological disorder that is characterized by tics--involuntary movements or sounds. Discusses coping with the syndrome, which becomes apparent in childhood and can range from mild to severe. Profiles of people living with Tourette Syndrome include an athlete, a surgeon, and a musician. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Vincent van Gogh: Artist RC 46876 by Peter Tyson read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette A biography of the Dutch painter born in 1853. Covers his childhood and early career choices before deciding to be an artist at age twenty-seven. Includes information on his psychological problems and bouts of melancholia. Describes van Gogh's affinity for southern France, where he produced many paintings and where he committed suicide at age thirty- seven. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. What Do You Stand For? A Kid's Guide to Building Character RC 47579 by Barbara A. Lewis read by Randy Davidson 4 cassettes Advice on developing character traits such as a positive attitude, imagination, courage, citizenship, endurance, and empathy. Includes teen profiles, self inventories, and character dilemmas to ponder. Provides suggested readings and activities and a list of web sites. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Where's Your Head? Psychology for Teenagers RC 47878 by Dale Carlson and Hannah Carlson read by Liz Solar 2 cassettes The authors discuss what psychology is and how young people can use it to understand their own adolescence. Discusses the major theories of psychology and their founders, mental illness, different forms of therapy, and how to cope with growing up. Revised edition of book originally published in 1977. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Whitewater Rafting: An Introductory Guide RC 46615 by Cecil Kuhne read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette A description of the thrills of whitewater rafting. Includes the equipment, technique, and safety basics of the sport. Also describes the anatomy of a river and environmental protection information. Glossary and nationwide list of rivers to explore. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. You Don't Have to Be Blind to See RC 46869 by Jim Stovall read by John Polk 2 cassettes The author, blind before the age of thirty as a result of juvenile macular degeneration, encourages others to achieve through their dreams. Using examples from his own life, Stovall suggests that people can succeed by changing the way they think. He recommends that once a path is decided, people should find mentors to help them along the way. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Young People and Chronic Illness: True Stories, Help, and Hope RC 47998 by Kelly Huegel read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes First-person accounts of young people who have accepted their chronic diseases and maintained a positive outlook. Includes practical advice for dealing with school, friends, and family while coping with cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, and other conditions. Lists organizations and web sites after each narrative. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Fiction The Adrian Mole Diaries: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13-3/4; The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole RC 46651 by Sue Townsend read by George Holmes 2 cassettes British teenager records his worries about being short, his parents, his dog, choosing a career, and daily events in England in the 1980s. Originally published as two separate volumes in 1982 and 1985. For junior and senior high readers. 1985. Armageddon Summer RC 48366 by Jane Yolen and Bruce Coville read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Marina and Jed both have parents who belong to a religious cult. When the congregation is led to a mountaintop to wait for the violent end of the world, the two teenagers go along. Once there, they have to question their own beliefs. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Backfield Package RC 47768 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Four football players at Hillcrest High make a pact to stick together and play at the same college as a "backfield package." But only Joe Mitchell, the quarterback, is recruited by a big-name school and must decide whether to keep his promise or explore all the options. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. The Beetle and Me: A Love Story RC 49078 by Karen Romano Young read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette At fifteen, Daisy, who is as obsessed with cars as the rest of her family, convinces her reluctant father to let her try to restore his purple 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. While she struggles to work on the car, Daisy experiences her first relationships with boys. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Billion Dollar Boy: A Jupiter Novel RC 47145 by Charles Sheffield read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Bored and spoiled fifteen-year-old Shelby Cheever leaves his pampered existence on Earth for the disciplined rigors of survival in outer space. Shelby takes a cruise trip to the asteroid mines. But when he accidentally boards a ship to open space, his real adventures begin. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Book of Night with Moon RC 47393 by Diane Duane read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes In this feline universe, the cat civilization has its own language, Ailurin, and its unique codes of conduct. A team composed of Rhiow--a black female, Saash--a tortoiseshell, and Urruah--a young tabby tomcat, is assigned to patrol Grand Central Station. Maintaining order in the magical gateways leads the cats into confrontations with their adversaries. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Brave New World RC 47108 by Aldous Huxley read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes (Reissue) A satire set in a future technocratic society in which people are rigidly classified by the state and kept happy by a government-administered drug. When two bureaucrats, Lenina and Bernard, travel to a "savage" reservation, they "rescue" a woman and her adult son, abandoned long ago, and return them to civilization. For senior high and older readers. 1946. Camouflage RC 47059 by Gloria D. Miklowitz read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette When fourteen-year-old Kyle Klinger joins his father in rural Michigan for the summer, his dad offers him a smoke, a beer, and even a gun. Then Kyle learns that the local gun club is really a militia with plans to destroy the government, and he has to decide whether to go along or turn his dad in. Some strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Catcher in the Rye RC 47480 by J.D. Salinger read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes (Reissue) As Christmas vacation begins, Holden Caulfield recounts his feelings and reactions to flunking out of Pencey, his third prep school. Instead of heading straight home, he wanders around New York City. This account of his adventures conveys his dismay at the adult world. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1945. Confess-o-rama RC 47163 by Ron Koertge read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Tony Candelaria is the new kid in school after his mother is widowed for the fourth time. He becomes involved with a group of nonconformists, including radical artist Jordan. Then Tony begins calling a hot-line to discuss his problems. Things seem to improve until he learns who is on the other end of the phone line. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Corrupting Dr. Nice RC 46788 by John Kessel read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes In the year 2063, Dr. Owen Vannice, "Dr. Nice," a wealthy paleontologist, brings a baby dinosaur back from a trip to the Cretaceous period. On his way home, he stops in A.D. 40 Jerusalem where he meets August Faison and his beautiful daughter Genevieve. They attempt to steal the reptile and to swindle Dr. Nice out of his money. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Court Duel: The Crown and Court Duet, Book 2 RC 47241 by Sherwood Smith read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Now that King Galdran has been defeated, Count Branaric has become part of the royal court. His sister Countess Meliara prefers to stay at their castle and return it to its former glory. Meliara will eventually go to court, and there she will find herself in a different kind of battle. Sequel to Crown Duel (RC 47240). For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Crown Duel: The Crown and Court Duet, Book 1 RC 47240 by Sherwood Smith read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Siblings Count Branaric and Countess Meliara promise their dying father they will defend their country from the evil ruler Galdran and keep the covenant they have with the mysterious Hill Folk. But this means war, and the country is ill equipped for such an undertaking. Prequel to Court Duel (RC 47241). For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Dark Lord of Derkholm RC 48321 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes For forty years Mr. Chesney, supported by a demon, has imposed his tour groups ("pilgrim parties") on the worn-out kings, dragons, elves, and farmers of the community. This year an unusual wizard, Derk, becomes the Dark Lord and involves his whole family--even the griffins--in stopping Mr. Chesney. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Deadliest Game: Tom Clancy's Net Force RC 48589 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 2025. The most popular war game on the Internet is becoming reality, and people are getting hurt. Net Force explorers Megan O'Malley and Leif Anderson know how to play the game, so they are assigned to track down the culprits who are changing the rules. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Detour for Emmy RC 44303 by Marilyn Reynolds read by Jeanne Evans 2 cassettes Emmy enters Hamilton High and begins planning for college and her future despite her unsupportive alcoholic mother. When Emmy's first relationship leads to pregnancy, her life must take a detour, but she's still determined to reach her goals. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. A Different Life RC 47924 by Lois Keith read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Libby Starling is a typical fifteen-year-old--worried about friends, exams, and boys--until she becomes seriously ill. With a supportive family, Libby eventually accepts her inability to walk. She becomes involved in her rehabilitation, socializes with friends, and goes on her first date. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Dinosaur Summer RC 48135 by Greg Bear read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes 1947. Fifteen-year-old Peter is accompanying his father to Venezuela to return the last of the captive dinosaurs to their natural habitat. Members of a dinosaur circus join them on their arduous journey through jungles and across rivers. When they arrive, they are stranded with the beasts. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Don't Die, My Love RC 47452 by Lurlene McDaniel read by June Carter 1 cassette High school juniors Julie and Luke have known each other for years and are in love. Luke is the star football player and Julie's father is his coach. Julie is waiting to see where Luke gets a football scholarship so she can apply to the same school. Then Luke is diagnosed with cancer. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Edge RC 47207 by Michael Cadnum read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Zach Madison is a high school dropout. His parents' divorce and his best friend's move to Seattle cause an anger in Zach that he can't control. After his father is paralyzed by a shooting, Zach rushes to his side. When the shooter later gets off, Zach heads home to get his gun. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff RC 47033 by Walter Dean Myers read by Chuck Young 1 cassette (Reissue) When Francis moves to 116th Street, he does not know anybody. Within a year, though, he makes the best friends of his life, gets a cool nickname, lands in jail because of modern science, experiences the death of a friend, and falls in and out of love. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1975. For the Love of Venice RC 47874 by Donna Jo Napoli read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old Percy and his family spend the summer in Venice, Italy, where his father is designing a seawall to prevent flooding. There Percy meets beautiful Graziella, who, with her radical political friends, tries to keep tourists from overrunning the city. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Game Plan RC 47419 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette When Barton High School's football coach is hospitalized right before the final game of the season, the only one who can replace him is his student manager, Beano Hatton. Beano accepts the responsibility, knowing how much he has learned from the coach in three years. After devising a game plan, Beano's major hurdle is convincing the team to believe in him. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Get a Life RC 47589 by Laura Peyton Roberts read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Eight students at Clearwater Crossing High are assigned to a carnival booth to help raise funds for a schoolmate with leukemia. Although they come from diverse backgrounds and have different interests, they become close friends. Despite religious differences, Leah and Miguel even fall in love. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. A Girl Named Summer RC 48246 by Julie Garwood read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Summer Matthews feels left out when she has to watch her little brother and grandfather all summer. At bingo, however, she meets David Marshall, her brother's swimming coach. Everything looks up until Summer lies about being a jogger, and David enters them into a race. For junior and senior high readers. 1986. Haunted Sister RC 47712 by Lael Littke read by Jill Fox 1 cassette After a car accident, fifteen-year-old Janine hovers above her body and speaks with her grandfather and her twin, Lenore--both dead for several years. When Janine is brought back to life, she realizes Lenore is inhabiting her body with her. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Heat RC 47397 by Michael Cadnum read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Bonnie, who wants a medical career in the blindness field, attends a private high school where she excels in diving. During practice, Bonnie receives a head injury that scares her more than she admits. Her world is further shaken when her divorced, arrogant, attorney father is arrested for defrauding clients. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Higher Education: A Jupiter Novel RC 47133 by Charles Sheffield and Jerry Pournelle read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Rick Luban is expelled from school at age sixteen for playing a practical joke. With a bad home life and limited options, Rick accepts his teacher's advice and applies for a job with a company mining asteroids in outer space. The training program changes more than his attitude. For senior high and older readers. 1996. How I Spent My Last Night on Earth RC 48068 by Todd Strasser read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Senior Allegra ("Legs") arrives to find her high school in commotion: an announcement on the Internet says the earth will be struck by an asteroid tonight! As the excitement mounts, surfer Andros Bliss--the guy Legs fantasizes about-- notices her. She decides to spend her last hours with him. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Leaving Home: Stories RC 47071 selected by Hazel Rochman and Darlene Z. McCampbell read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Sixteen coming-of-age stories that evoke the intense emotional experience of leaving home. "On the Rainy River," set in 1968 Minnesota, recounts a young man's wrenching inner struggle over the decision to report for military service in Vietnam or to flee for sanctuary in Canada. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Lord of the Flies RC 48388 by William Golding read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes (Reissue) With horrifying implications, a group of English boys are wrecked on a desert island and have to establish their own system of government. For senior high and older readers. 1954. Love among the Walnuts RC 48361 by Jean Ferris read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Sandy, raised in isolation by his wealthy parents, must fight off his greedy uncles, who manage to incapacitate the elderly couple--and Sandy's pet chicken. Nurse Sunnie Stone helps Sandy move them into a high-class rest home, Walnut Manor. Then Sandy and Sunnie together confront the uncles. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Love of Friends RC 47200 by Nancy Bond read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Sixteen-year-old Charlotte Paige is excited about flying to London to visit eighteen-year-old Oliver Shattuck. When she arrives, Oliver tells her they are going to Scotland to see a friend of his late great-uncle. Along the way they encounter another American, Ariadne, who is pregnant. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Mine Eyes Have Seen RC 47690 by Ann Rinaldi read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Annie Brown, fifteen, travels to Maryland to help her father, John Brown, prepare for his raid on the U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859. Annie's struggle to get along with her difficult father and to understand his obsession with freeing the slaves provides a view of the lives of both father and daughter. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Misty: The Wildflowers RC 48794 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Collectively they consider themselves members of OWP, Orphans with Parents. Californians Misty, Star, Jade, and Cathy (Cat) are meeting with Dr. Marlowe, their therapist. At their first meeting, Misty relates how her parents' divorce affects her. Prequel to Star (RC 48795). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Murdered, My Sweet RC 46886 by Joan Lowery Nixon read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Jenny's mother is the famous mystery writer, Madeline Jakes. Madeline and her fans believe she could solve real crimes too, but Jenny has her doubts. And when they are confronted with a double murder at an elderly cousin's reunion, it's Jenny who must solve the crime. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. No Strange Fire RC 46710 by Ted Wojtasik read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes In the middle of the night, six Amish barns are set ablaze in Big Valley, Pennsylvania. When Jacob Hostetler's car is found abandoned nearby, he becomes the prime suspect. Jacob is an Amish youth who had a crisis of faith and moved away. His family believes him innocent, but no one can find Jacob to question him. For senior high and older readers. 1996. O Pioneers! RC 47646 by Willa Cather read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes (Reissue) Hanover, Nebraska. Since her Swedish father's early death, Alexandra Bergson has been in charge of the homestead as well as her younger brothers. Their fortunes rise and fall with the weather and the crops. Under Alexandra's guidance, the family eventually prospers. In middle age, when her old flame, Carl Linstrum, returns to Hanover, Alexandra has a chance for personal happiness. For senior high and older readers. 1913. Petey RC 47984 by Ben Mikaelsen read by Randy Wieck 1 cassette In 1920 Petey Roy Corbin is born with cerebral palsy but misdiagnosed as retarded and abandoned in an insane asylum. Although neglected, over the years Petey makes a few friends. As an elderly man in a nursing home, Petey befriends teenager Trevor Ladd, who makes life more enjoyable. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Point of Hopes RC 48211 by Melissa Scott and Lisa A. Barnett read by John Polk 4 cassettes The Midsummer Fair is approaching in Astreiant, and a large number of children start disappearing. In addition, the position of the stars in heaven seems to be heralding a change in the reigning monarch. Pointsman Nicholas Rathe believes there is a connection. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Prisoner of Time RC 47098 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In this sequel to Out of Time (RC 46221), sixteen-year-old Devonny Stratton is being forced to marry a titled Englishman in the nineteenth century. She escapes this fate by time-travelling to the 1990s. Reluctantly assisting her is the brother of the twentieth-century girl who helped Devonny's brother, Strat, in the prequel. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Putting Up Roots: A Jupiter Novel RC 47167 by Charles Sheffield read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Joshua, his autistic cousin Dawn, and a group of teenagers are sent to Solferino twenty-seven light years away as part of a colonization effort by Foodlines. Josh is learning about his new environment, adjusting to new companions, and coping with his responsibility for Dawn, whose special gifts become more apparent on Solferino. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Rebounder RC 47713 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Hamilton High's basketball coach, Doug Fulton, fantasizes each year that a superb player will transfer to his school. This year he thinks his dream has come true when he spots tall, athletic Chris Patton. But Chris denies being a basketball player until Coach Fulton learns the disturbing truth from Chris's former school. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Revelation of Saint Bruce RC 47710 by Tres Seymour read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette A senior in high school, Bruce is such a straight arrow that his four close friends call him Saint Bruce. When his moral code gets his buddies suspended for drinking, Bruce is no longer sure about what is right or wrong. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Rough Waters RC 47054 by S.L. Rottman read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes After their parents die in a car crash, Scott, fifteen, and Gregg, seventeen, are shocked to learn their guardian is an unknown uncle who doesn't seem thrilled to get them. The boys move to his small Colorado town where they are immediately immersed in their young uncle's white-water- rafting business. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Running Wild RC 47567 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Pete Holman, always in trouble, is released from police custody to Coach Wilson on the condition that Pete join the football team. Pete reluctantly agrees, knowing his incorrigible friends will mock him. But, learning he is a natural receiver, he discovers purpose and friendship in being part of the team. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Snake-Stone RC 48384 by Berlie Doherty read by David Cutler 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old James is a championship diver who may have a chance to make an Olympic team. But he suddenly sets another goal. James, adopted, wants to find his birth mother. His only clues are a scrap of paper and a snake- shaped stone. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Star: The Wildflowers, Book 2 RC 48795 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette In their second therapy session, Star, another OWP (Orphans with Parents), reveals to Dr. Marlowe her troubled childhood involving a mother who is constantly drunk and a father who left home shortly after her baby brother was born. Sequel to Misty (RC 48794). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. 1999. Starry, Starry Night: Three Holiday Stories RC 47854 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Three short stories taking place at Christmas time. In "Christmas Child" a teenager confronts the death of her newborn sister. In "Last Dance" Brenda is confused by a cancer patient's love for her. In "Kathy's Life" Ellie learns to reject high school pettiness. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Stay True: Short Stories for Strong Girls RC 47636 edited by Marilyn Singer read by Mary Ann Nichols 2 cassettes Eleven short stories featuring adolescent girls and the dilemmas of growing up. In the title story, Molly regrets that her best friend has become boy-crazy and cool. In "Building Bridges," Bebe tries to explain to her grandmother why she wants to be an engineer. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Sunshine Rider: The First Vegetarian Western RC 47374 by Ric Lynden Hardman read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes Teenager Wylie Jackson is allowed to go on his first cattle drive as an assistant cook. Due to a series of mishaps, Wylie steals a horse, becomes a vegetarian, and decides to learn doctoring. But with a reward for his return, Wylie cannot escape justice forever. Includes frontier recipes. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Swallowing Stones RC 46596 by Joyce McDonald read by Jeanne Evans 1 cassette On the fourth of July and his seventeenth birthday, Michael fires his new rifle into the air, unintentionally killing a man who is a mile away, repairing his roof. Then in alternate chapters, Michael and the dead man's daughter, Jenna, recount their reactions to the death and how it changes their lives. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Tailchaser's Song RC 47092 by Tad Williams read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Young Fritti Tailchaser, an apricot-orange cat, enjoys the company of Hushpad, an attractive female. When Hushpad suddenly disappears, Tailchaser sets out on a long journey, facing unexpected dangers in order to find her. For junior and senior high readers. 1985. The Thief RC 47183 by Megan Whalen Turner read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Gen, who boasts he can steal anything, is in the king's prison. He is offered a chance of freedom by joining the king's scholar in trying to recover the legendary Hamiathes's Gift Stone. Gen accepts the offer but endures many psychological and physical dangers. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery Honor Book 1997. 1996. Time Machines: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Written RC 47370 edited by Bill Adler read by Gary Roan 3 cassettes Anthology of twenty-two time travel short stories. Personal favorites of the editor, ranging from Edgar Allan Poe's "Three Sundays in a Week" written in 1850 to Derryl Murphy's "What Goes Around" from 1997. For senior high and older readers. 1998. True North: A Novel of the Underground Railroad RC 47692 by Kathryn Lasky read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Narrative alternating between Bostonian Lucy Bradford and Afrika, a Virginia slave, tells how the lives of the two fourteen-year-olds were affected by the Underground Railroad. Lucy recounts her family's preparation for a wedding and her special relationship with her grandfather, while Afrika describes her difficult journey north. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Victor: A Novel Based on the Life of the Savage of Aveyron RC 48057 by Mordicai Gerstein read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes A fictional account of the capture of a wild boy in France in 1800 and attempts to civilize him. His filthy appearance, lack of clothes, and inability to speak indicate years of bare subsistence in the woods. The youth's resistance to change adds to his guardians' frustrations. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Virtual Vandals: Tom Clancy's Net Force RC 48551 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette 2025. Matt Hunter and his friends are Net Force explorers, helping protect citizens against online crime. The group goes into action when teenage gangsters open fire at a virtual baseball game and the senior Net Force leaders can't find them. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1999. The Voice on the Radio RC 47855 by Caroline B. Cooney read by June Carter 1 cassette In this sequel to Whatever Happened to Janie? (RC 38978), Janie's boyfriend, Reeve, becomes a campus radio disc jockey in Boston. In a moment of weakness, he broadcasts the story of her kidnapping. Old wounds reopen when Janie and her family learn of his betrayal. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. What Child Is This? A Christmas Story RC 47105 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Matt and eight-year-old Katie have both had enough of foster homes. Matt, however, dreads facing Katie's disappointment when her Christmas wish of being adopted doesn't come true. Meanwhile his classmate Liz, who appears to have the perfect family, is dismayed by her parents' hypocrisy during the holidays. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. What Girls Learn RC 46944 by Karin Cook read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Sisters Tilden and Elizabeth are used to their beautiful, romantic mother, Frances, moving them around Atlanta. When the girls are eleven and twelve, however, Frances relocates the family to her fiance's Long Island home. The siblings, especially Tilden, have a hard time adjusting to life in a strange place. Then Frances is diagnosed with cancer. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Zebra and Other Stories RC 47106 by Chaim Potok read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Six short stories titled for the teenager portrayed. In "Zebra"--a nickname--a seriously injured boy meets a one- armed artist who teaches him more than art. In "Nava," a girl realizes that just saying no to a student drug dealer is not the end of the problem. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.