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THE TEACHER'S FUNERAL

A master of middle-grade historical fiction, Peck packs this book with history, quirky characters, humor, and poignancy. In turn-of-the-century Indiana, 15-year-old Russell dreams of escaping the dreary boredom of the one-room schoolhouse by jumping a train to the Dakotas. To his horror, his bossy, no-nonsense older sister has become the town's new teacher, and she is determined to see him finish high school. In a seamless performance, Dylan Baker becomes Russell. He convincingly brings each character to life, turning a great story into an even greater listening experience. This book is so laugh-out-loud funny that its depth sneaks up almost by surprise. E.S. 2005 ALA Notable Recording © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine

Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2004

Duration: 5 hrs

Publisher: Listening Library

Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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    A FAMILY AFFAIR

    Reader Michael Prichard delivers a convincing rendition of Archie Goodwin, the burly right hand of the portly Nero Wolfe, world-renowned gourmand and detective. Prichard preserves the 1970s setting and 1950s origins of the story, bringing listeners a well-paced narration of murder and politics--a combination of elements that usually guarantees an exciting listen. This audio entertainment is as well formed and fragrant as one of Wolfe's hothouse orchids (the stout sleuth cultivates them by the hundreds in his town house greenhouse) as Goodwin walks us through an explosive murder investigation and political wheeling and dealing in a tough yet intelligent read.

    Pub Date: Jan. 15, 2006

    Duration: 5 hrs, 30 mins

    Publisher: Audio Partners

    Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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      A NECKLACE OF RAINDROPS

      AND OTHER STORIES

      This collection of eight short stories contains gentle tales of fantasy and magic--not the magic of wizards and wands, but of wishing mats and enormous cats and gifts brought by the winds. In a lovely English accent, Lizza Aiken quietly narrates these stories in which magic and good fortune often come to those who deserve it. Although her pitch changes little, she registers a range of emotions--from the sadness of a girl whose necklace of raindrops has been stolen to the joy of a child who moves from a hard life and a ramshackle trailer to a happy home amid the clouds. A NECKLACE OF RAINDROPS would make a soothing choice for a family car trip after a long day.

      Ages 6+

      Pub Date: Jan. 5, 2016

      Duration: 1 hr, 45 mins

      DD ISBN: 9781101915721

      Publisher: Listening Library

      Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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