Thursday, July 30, 2009

The Graveyard Book - Audiobook


This YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults as well as Newbery Medal winner is written and read by Neil Gaiman.  Having the author read the book is a real treat because no one is better equipped to express the tone of the story.  From the very beginning, the music blends with the reading to set the tone.  Gaiman's tone while reading enhance the storyline and perfectly creates the suspense in this haunting tale.  In addition, his voice and accent, inflection, and intonation are simply easy and pleasing to listen to.

Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village - Audiobook


This ALSC Notable Children's Recording written by Laura Amy Schlitz tells the story of medieval times through a series of mini-plays.  Each play is told from a different point of view.  The sound recording begins with the forward read by the author and continues with narrator Christina Moore and a full cast to read the different parts.  This audiobook is a delight to listen to and truly brings each character to life.  It's a great way to teach this time period and to truly make history come alive.