Recent and Recommended Books November 2010

In response to patron requests for an easy way to learn about new books available from the recording studio at the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library (BTBL), we are pleased to launch this quarterly enewsletter that will share information about the studio as well as listings of recently completed digital titles. We will provide short profiles of studio staff and volunteers in each issue, and give you descriptions of fiction and nonfiction titles completed in the studio with ordering information so you can easily request these locally produced books.

In this first issue, you will learn some of the history of the studio and be introduced to our studio staff. Many titles will be featured as well as a longer list of other books completed during the past few months.

If you want to continue to receive these quarterly email newsletters from the Perkins Library, you don’t have to do anything. They will continue to come to your email inbox. If you don’t want to receive these emails about new studio releases, there will be a link at the end of the newsletter where you can opt out or unsubscribe from future emails. We hope you will be interested in continuing to receive these enewsletters and find many new and interesting local interest titles you will want to listen to in the future.

The book order number for locally produced titles begins with the letters DBM for Digital Book-Massachusetts. When you order any titles from the studio, please use the DBM number to expedite receiving the books you wish to read. Enjoy this newsletter and we hope many of the locally produced titles available from the Perkins Library. Feel free to contact the Library to order books or to make any adjustments in your reader profile at 617-972-7240 or 1-800-852-3133; or by email at library@perkins.org.

Kim Charlson, Director
Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library

Recording Studio History

The Clive W. Lacy Recording Studio at the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library was named in honor of its initial benefactor, who was often frustrated by the limitations of the BTBL's collection. Thanks to Mr. Lacy's commitment to expanding the scope of the library's collection, Perkins now has a professional recording studio environment that produces materials by and about New England area authors and subjects for readers with a broad array of needs and interests.

Planning and research for the studio began in 1987. Pat Kirk, then the BTBL Director, and Kim Charlson, the current BTBL Director, oversaw the project. Within a year, two reel-to-reel recording booths were installed in the Howe building.

The entire BTBL library, including the studio, relocated in 1999 to a newly renovated building on the west side of the Perkins campus. By 2002, a careful transition from reel-to-reel analog systems had been completed and the studio was producing all digital recordings onto cassettes. In early 2010, the process of producing new books and converting all cassette titles to the new digital cartridge format was fully implemented. There are now over 200 Perkins Library titles available in this exciting new format with more coming every day!

For its first twenty years, the studio produced books and other materials exclusively for the BTBL collection. In 2008, the program expanded to include fee-for-service custom recording services, when MAB Community Services and BTBL consolidated their recording operations into one program at Perkins.

Robert Pierson, formerly the studio manager at MAB for 10 years, was appointed Recording Studio Director at Perkins and now oversees all its operations. Robert has a Masters degree in Business Administration from City College of New York.

Todd Smith joined the studio team in January, 2010, as the Studio’s Digital Recording Specialist. A primary part of his job is converting the nearly 1,000 titles previously produced for cassette into the new digital format, and he also masters newly completed recordings to the digital cartridge format. He has a bachelor’s degree in Contemporary Writing and Production from the Berklee School of Music and a degree in Broadcasting from the University of Miami.

Non-Fiction Books

26 Miles to Boston: The Boston Marathon Experience from Hopkinton to Copley Square by Michael Connelly
DBM 1129
A wide-angled view of the most storied race on the planet, this mile-by-mile account features commentary by the greatest runners of the course, lively historical anecdotes, perspectives of spectators and officials, and the author's own experience running the 1996 centennial race just six months after heart surgery. Narrated by Bart Morse.

A Poet's Journey Towards September 11 by Sheila Handler     
DBM 780
A poet from Provincetown, Massachusetts lends her lyric skill to remembering and understanding the universal tragedy of September 11, 2001. Narrated by Caroline Evans.

A Strong West Wind: a Memoir by Gail Caldwell
DBM 914
Pulitzer Prize winning book critic Caldwell recalls growing up in the Texas Panhandle, and her adventures through the 1950s, '60s and '70s as she joined many in her generation to search for meaning and truth.  Narrated by Julia Terry.

A Walk on the Beach: Tales of Wisdom From an Unconventional Woman by Joan Anderson
DBM 846
Sequel to "An Unfinished Marriage" (DBM 849).  Soon after arriving on Cape Cod to spend a year by herself, the author met a wise woman who helped her to find self-renewal. Joan Erikson collaborated with her husband, Erik, a pioneering psychoanalyst, wrote several books on stages of life, and lived to be 95. She and Joan Anderson became friends, and explored questions of aging and exuberance in life. Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

A Year by the Sea: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman by Joan Anderson
DBM 848
Over the years, the author had been a loving mother and wife. When her sons grew up and left home, she realized that her marriage had stagnated. Then her husband was offered an excellent job out-of-state, and she chose to retreat to a cottage on Cape Cod. During the ensuing year, she discovered new resources and possibilities for herself. Here she records her experiences and insights.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Adapt My World: Homemade Adaptations for People with Disabilities by J. Rose Plaxen
DBM 976
A compendium of clever, inexpensive, easy-to-do things to make life easier for physically or learning challenged people. While the book was written with children in mind, adults will find many useful tips here as well. For example, bathtub strips can be applied to a folding chair seat to prevent slipping. Narrated by Ric Corn.

All Souls: a Family Story from Southie by Michael Patrick MacDonald
DBM 666
The author grew up in "the best place in the world" - the projects of South Boston. Tragic and comic events fill this story of a proud, poor family surviving in a world of gangs, crime, and prejudice. Some strong language and some violence.  Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

Always Something Doing: Boston's Infamous Scollay Square by David Kruh
DBM 900
Scollay Square was the home of Boston vaudeville and burlesque theaters, and much more, until it was demolished in 1961 to make room for Government Center. Historian Kruh shares tales and historical facts about "Good Old Scollay Square."  Narrated by Bart Morse.

An Unfinished Marriage by Joan Anderson
DBM 849
Sequel to "A Year by the Sea" (DBM 848). The author assesses her marriage at midlife, and shares the new journey that she and her husband have begun together.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Around the World on Two Wheels: Annie Londonderry's Extraordinary Ride by Peter Zheutlin
DBM 1035
Annie Kopchovsky was not your usual Victorian woman! In 1894, when two wealthy merchants bet that a woman could not ride a bike around the world, enterprising Annie took them up on it. Leaving her husband and children at home in Boston, she changed her name, and circled the globe in fifteen months, lecturing and selling advertising en route to fund her liberating adventure. Narrated by Karen Gallagher.

The Autobiography of an Ex-colored Man by James Weldon Johnson
DBM 856
First published in the United States in 1912, this classic fictional autobiography presents a frank description of being black in turn-of-the-century New York. The author was the first black executive secretary of the NAACP. He anticipates the social realism of the Harlem Renaissance, and analyzes a black man's self-denial. Some violence. Read by Fred Griffeth.

Boston A to Z by Thomas H. O'Connor
DBM 775
Pre-eminent Boston historian O'Connor takes readers on a tour of his hometown, past and present. In a series of essays, he introduces readers to the city's life, culture, and history -- including famous characters, storied places, and local lore. Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

Boston's Abolitionists by Kerri Greenidge
DBM 984
After slavery was outlawed in Massachusetts in 1786, a strong community of free African Americans became established on Boston's Beacon Hill. During the ensuing 70 years, members of this community, and a few concerned white Bostonians, helped to lead the nationwide fight against slavery. Narrated by Ric Corn.

Boston Catholics: a History of the Church and its People by Thomas H. O'Connor
DBM 1048
A leading Boston historian and talented yarnspinner colorfully recounts the story of the Catholic Church in Boston. Beginning with the first public mass, held in 1788, and concluding with Cardinal Law's participation in Pope Paul II's 1998 visit to Cuba, he explores the interplay between Boston culture and the Catholic church over the years.  Narrated by Lois Fontana.

The Boston Massacre by Robert J.Allison
DBM 1022
March, 1770. Revolution had been brewing in Boston for some time. Bostonians greatly resented recently imposed taxes, and the two British regiments posted in the city to enforce tax collection. On the 5th of the month, a crowd clashed with British troops, and five colonists were killed. Patriot politicians called this the "Boston Massacre," and it became the precursor of the American Revolution.  Narrated by Aine Cryts.

Broadway Down East: an Informal Account of the Plays, Players and Playhouses of Boston from Puritan Times to the Present by Elliot Norton
DBM 897
A wealth of anecdotes and information about Sarah Bernhardt, John Barrymore, Helen Hayes, the Old Howard, the Majestic, and much more fill this colorful history of Boston theatre from its beginnings to the late 1970s. Norton, "dean of American theatre critics," was the 20th century's leading drama reviewer and theatre expert in Boston and perhaps the entire United States. The book is drawn from a series of lectures he presented. Narrated by Fred Griffeth.

Burning Up the Air: Jerry Williams, Talk Radio, and the Life in Between by Steve Elman
DBM 1008
Jerry Williams pioneered talk radio, first putting listeners on the air in 1957 at Boston's WMEX. By the mid-1980s, he was ralliying listeners to repeal a seat belt law and to defeat Michael Dukakis. He became known as the "Dean of Talk Radio."  Some strong language.  Narrated by Bart Morse.

Callgirl: Confessions of an Ivy League Lady of Pleasure by Jeanette Angell
DBM 951
The author had just earned a doctorate in social anthropology and was lecturing part-time when her boyfriend took all of her money and left her. She had to find more work. She passed up low-paying jobs for a more lucrative one as an escort. Here, she explains how she made that decision, and describes what happens to escorts behind closed doors. Contains explicit descriptions of sex.  Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way we Think and Feel by Jean Kilbourne.
DBM 1050
Originally published as "Deadly Persuasion." Kilbourne takes a long, hard look at advertising - its clear success, its impact on how we value ourselves, and its message that products bring happiness. She is especially concerned by the influence advertising has on young people. Narrated by Karen Gallagher.

City River of Voices by Denise Bergman, editor
DBM 1033
A city is many people, each with a different voice. Bergman presents one city - Cambridge, Massachusetts - in this anthology of its modern, urban poetry written by women and men who have lived or worked there.  Narrated by Marilyn Rae Beyer.

Clearing Land: Legacies of the American Farm by Jane Brox
DBM 964
The family farm has been a mainstay of North American life for centuries. It is still a part of our national identity, although very few of us live close to the soil now. How did the family farm evolve from small plots at Plymouth Plantation? What impact has it had on United States history? Will it survive marginalization by industrial agriculture? A granddaughter of New England farmers explores these questions. Read by Yvonne Fuller.

Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Complete and Updated by John Adams
DBM 1115
Drafted by John Adams, Samuel Adams, and James Bowdoin in 1780, the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts remains the world's oldest functioning written constitution still in continuous effect. Amendments have been added over the years, most recently in 2000. Narrated by Bart Morse.

Daniel Webster by Henry Cabot Lodge
DBM 924
A biography of the famous statesman from Massachusetts, written when memories of him were fresh and new. Daniel Webster served as a United States Congressman for four terms, a United States Senator for two, and twice as United States Secretary of State. He was renowned for his skill as an orator. Narrated by Bart Morse.

The Death of an American Jewish Community: a Tragedy of Good Intentions by Hillel Levine
DBM 1072
In the mid-1960s, Jewish communities thrived in the Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury areas of Boston. The authors, a rabbi and a journalist, celebrate these communities and condemn their rapid demise at the hands of realtors, bankers and politicians.  Narrated by Greg Massing.

Diary of a Red Sox Season: 2007 by Johnny Pesky
DBM 1019
Johnny Pesky, highly-respected former player, coach, and manager of the Boston Red Sox, celebrates the team and its stellar 2007 season. Beginning with the signing of Daisuke Matsuzaka in December of 2006, Pesky traces the team's entire 2007 year, and shares a wealth of game commentary and insider information. Narrated by Dan Wallace.

The "Down East" Reader: Selections from the Magazine of Maine edited by Nathan C. Fuller
DBM 891
A collection of stories, articles, and reminiscences from "Down East" magazine provides colorful glimpses of life in Maine. Contributors include Mary Ellen Chase, Thomas H. Eames, Margaret H. Shea, and Richard H. Hallet. Narrated by Lois Fontana.

Farm to Factory: Women's Letters, 1830-1860 edited by Thomas Dublin
DBM 1049
Many young women left their homes to work in the mills and factories of New England during the 1800s. In this collection of letters, details of their lives, interests, and hopes provide a first-hand record of that time and place in American history.  Narrated by Ann Eldridge.

The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy by Rick Beyer
DBM 991
One small event can change the course of history. For example, did you know that the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock because they ran out of beer? It is true! Did you know that, if it weren't for two actors, many of Shakespeare's plays would probably have been lost forever? Here is a collection of 100 surprising, true stories from the past two thousand years. Narrated by Jay Rose.

The Hardscrabble Chronicles by Laurie Bogart Morrow
DBM 864
From 1923 to 1953, "Field and Stream" columnist Corey Ford wrote colorful stories about his village, which he called "Hardscrabble" to hide its identity. Now, author Morrow continues the tradition with a collection of warm, sentimental tales about Hardscrabble and its inhabitants -- courageous dogs, grouse hunting, the Old Home Week Parade, and more.  Narrated by Lois Fontana.

Haunted island: True Ghost Stories from Martha's Vineyard by Holly Mascott Nadler
DBM 622
The author has compiled chilling accounts from Martha's Vineyard residents of their firsthand encounters with the supernatural.  Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

The Hazards of Good Breeding by Jessica Shattuck
DBM 916
When Caroline Dunlap returns after her college graduation, she finds that her Boston Brahmin home is less protected than she remembers. Her parents are divorced and her mother is dating. When the reason for her father's firing of housekeeper Rosita becomes clear, the Dunlap world is shaken further. Contains strong language and descriptions of sex.  Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

Henry's Cape Cod by Dorothy Ellis Weston
DBM 813
A whimsical account of the Ellis family's life on Cape Cod in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Henry A. Ellis, the author's father, was born in 1879 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. He went on to become a lawyer (once defending a cat in court), and served as State Representative. Narrated by Lois Fontana.

Here and Nowhere Else: Late Seasons of a Farm and its Family by Jane Brox
DBM 688
The author grew up on her family's farm near the Merrimack River in Massachusetts. She describes life on the farm with her family, both when she was young, and later, after she returned as a mature writer. Her thoughtful, joyful, lyrical descriptions portray a waning rural lifestyle and one family's efforts to adapt.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

History of the Lexington Battlegreen by Thomas P. Sileo
DBM 755
In 1708, a triangle of ground was purchased by the Town of Lexington as common land, It was used as a pasture, a hayfield, the site of a cattle show, and then on April 19, 1775 as the stage for one of America's greatest moments, the Battle of Lexington. The author reviews the Battlegreen's history from 1708 to the present day. Narrated by Lois Fontana.

The House of Belonging by David Whyte
DBM 1067
First published in 1997, White's fourth book of poetry features direct, clear poems in which he explores self discovery and shares his own search. Narrated by Marilyn Rae Beyer.

Jackie Oh! by Kitty Kelley
DBM 1002
Educated at the best schools, Jacqueline Bouvier married Boston's John Fitzgerald Kennedy and became the youngest First Lady in United States history. She remodeled the White House and established herself as the epitome of American elegance and good taste in the 1960s. After her husband's tragic death, Jacqueline married Aristotle Onassis, one of the wealthiest men in the world, and rebuilt her life. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Narrated by Julia Terry.

Life Happens: and Other Unavoidable Truths by Connie Schultz
DBM 934
Schultz won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2005. Many of her insightful, often funny columns are collected here. She discusses life today - love, social issues, politics, and more.  Read by Yvonne Fuller.

Loyal to the Sky: Notes from an Activist by Marisa Handler
DBM 1092
Born in apartheid South Africa, Marisa Handler emigrated to America as a 12-year-old, where she soon discovered that injustice was world-wide. Combining the personal memoir of a globe-trotting career with astute political reporting, this is a highly personal insider's perspective on the international justice movement. Narrated by Tricia Rosenthal.

The Man in the Booth in the Midtown Tunnel by Doug Holder
DBM 1142
An acclaimed Boston-area poet writes about characters who have captured his interest over the years -- a colonial dame with purple hair, a postal worker ready to be returned to his sender, J. Edgar Hoover's secret love -- in this skillfull collection of short, free form poems.   Narrated by the author.

Mrs. Jack: a Biography of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Louise Hall Tharp
DBM 741
When Isabella Stewart of New York became Mrs. Jack Gardner of Boston, she began a career that kept Victorian Boston astonished. With her husband and art critic Bernard Berenson, she assembled a Venetian palace filled with great art, which she left to the public. She walked a lion on a leash, and amazed Bostonians in many ways.  Narrated by Julia Terry.

Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand by James Barron
DBM 1052
Each Steinway and Sons piano is a masterpiece of design and construction. Follow the story of one of these instruments, from raw wood to debut performance. A wealth of history, music fact, biography, and business lore color the story, first published as a series of articles in "The New York Times." Narrated by Rocky Tomascoff.

Thoughts on Blindness: One Spouse's Perspective on Losing Vision and Living Life by Becky LeBlanc
DBM 930
Through poetry and prose, one woman reflects on her husband's blindness from Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). Basic information about blindness is included.  Narrated by Bette Lavery.

Mark It With a Stone by Joseph Horn
DBM 985
The 1939 German invasion of Radom, Poland forced twelve-year-old Joseph Horn to begin a terrible odyssey. First, he was sent to a slave-labor munitions factory, and later to three concentration camps (Blizyn, Auschwitz, and Bergen-Belsen). His family perished. Many years later, he bears witness to the horrific crimes he experienced. Contains extreme violence and strong language.  Narrated by Jay Rose.

More Spit Than Polish: at Tolman Pond -- an Unlikely Summer Resort in the Wilds of Nelson, New Hampshire, Another "Little Town that Time Forgot."  by F. B. Tolman
DBM 762
In certain New York and Boston circles, families have chosen for generations to vacation in Nelson, New Hampshire. Here is the story of a zany family who transformed their rundown Nelson farm into a beautiful, informal vacation spot. Colorful characters, both local folk and the summer people who rescued the old village from economic decay, fill this sympathetic and very amusing account.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

The Naked Quaker: True Crimes and Controversies From the Courts of Colonial New England by Diane Rapaport
DBM 1034
Rapaport opens a window on colonial life in New England by using early court records to discover individual stories. These notorious thieves, daring dissidents, romantic rivals and other folks encounter problems much like some reported in newspapers today. Narrated by Marilyn Rae Beyer.

Nightwork: a History of Hacks and Pranks at MIT by T. F. Peterson
DBM 1016
"Hacking" in pre-computer MIT lingo meant "nondestructive mischief," unconventional solving of a technical problem, or jsut a diversion from studying. The tradition continues. Hacks often make statements, are philosophical, or just provide good-natured fun. The MIT Museum's Institute Historian shares his fascinating and often hilarious review of MIT hacks.  Narrated by Jay Rose.

Norman Rockwell at home in Vermont: the Arlington years, 1939-53 by Stuart Murray
DBM 689
The story of Norman Rockwell's dynamic years (1939-1953) in the Vermont village where he painted storytelling pictures about everyday life, including "The Four Freedoms" and "Saying Grace." Neighbors and models share recollections about Rockwell, his family, and the community they shared. Includes a list of area museums and a bibliography.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

The Outermost House: a Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod by Henry Beston
DBM 598
This classic of American nature writing chronicles a solitary year spent on a Cape Cod beach.  Narrated by Julia Terry.

Patriot Reign: Bill Belichick, the Coaches, and the Players Who Built a Champion by Michael Holley
DBM 874
When Bill Belichick became head coach of the losing Boston Patriots football team, he turned the team into an NFL dynasty, winning three Lombardi trophies in four years, and the 2005 Super Bowl. The author spent two years with Belichick, his staff, and his players to learn what makes a champion. He explains how the coach prepares for opponents, evaluates talent, and runs the draft. Some strong language.  Narrated by Caroline Evans.

Reading the Forested Landscape: a Natural History of New England by Tom Wessels
DBM 1065
Central New England abounds in forest areas. The author provides a guide to understanding how the landscape there has evolved over the centuries, and how it continues to change. Narrated by Jeff Ferrannini.

Route 128: Lessons From Boston's High-tech Community by Susan Rosegrant
DBM 669
A history of the development of the nation's first and best-known center of high-tech industrial innovation. Provides an incisive analysis of the "Massachusetts Miracle" of the 1980s and its decline. Offers advice for future collaborations between business, government, and academe.  Narrated by Julia Terry.

Sally Wister's Journal: a True Narrative: Being a Quaker Maiden's Account of Her Experiences with Officers of the Continental Army, 1777-1778 by Sally Wister
DBM 643
In 1775, the British invaded Philadelphia. Sixteen-year-old Sally Wister was sent to the countryside to avoid harm. During her time there, she kept a journal. This lively diary is a vivid and delightful historical record of a young girl's life during a perilous and all-important time in American history.  Narrated by Julia Terry.

The Same Ax, Twice: Restoration and Renewal in a Throwaway Age by Howard Mansfield
DBM 954
Many people take pleasure in restoring old things. New Hampshire journalist Mansfield considers the importance of reclaiming things from the past for our personal renewal.  Narrated by Bart Morse.

Save Our Wetlands: an Audubon Book by Ron Hirschi
DBM 520
Wetlands, rivers, and streams are intimately tied to surrounding lands. Environmental damage done over the years threatens the welfare of all these areas. Hirschi describes the animal and plant life of New England wetlands, their roles in the balance of nature, environmental challenges to their existence, and solutions people can implement to save them.  Narrated by Caroline Evans.

Senior Year: A Father, a Son and High School Baseball by Dan Shaughnessy
DBM 1081
Written by award-winning Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy, the author offers personal reflections related to his son Sam's senior year of high school in Newton, MA. How can he best assist Sam in readying himself for college and life in the larger world while supporting him with his present day sports goals, especially baseball? Sports becomes the metaphor for connection, learning and growth from generation to generation. Narrated by Jim Kirkaldy.

The Song of Songs: Love Poems From the Bible translated by Marcia Lee Falk
DBM 695
Marcia Falk, a respected poet and scholar, has translated the "Song of Songs" from the original Hebrew.  Narrated by George Potter & Caroline Evans.

Sudden Sea: the Great Hurricane of 1938 by R. A. Scotti
DBM 823
New Englanders were not familiar with hurricanes in 1938 -- until September 21, when a maverick storm rushed up the Atlantic seacoast.  The fastest hurricane on record, it reached New England ahead of the warnings, and struck with such intensity that seismographs in Alaska registered the impact. Winds reached 186 miles per hour. Walls of water fifty feet high swept homes out to sea. Newspaper stories and first-hand accounts describe what for many was the most terrifying day of their lives.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Sister Jennie's Shaker Desserts: Authentic Recipes for Easy Use by Modern Cooks by Arthur Tolve
DBM 734
Co-author, James Bissland III. For many years, Sister Jennie M. Wells gathered taste-tempting recipes for authentic Shaker treats. The recipes have been tested and edited for easy use by today's cooks.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Theology: How a Boy Wonder Led the Red Sox to the Promised Land by John Franscella
DBM 1099
How could the 32-year-old General Manager of the Red Sox walk away from the team just a year after finally winning another World Series? Why did he return a year later? The astonishing career of Theo Epstein, one of baseball's most intriguing characters is explored in a revealing account. Narrated by Bart Morse.

Unquiet Diplomacy by Paul Cellucci
DBM 896
On September 11, 2001, former Massachusetts governor Paul Cellucci had been ambassador to Canada for only six months. In the ensuing years, he worked tirelessly to stabilize the U.S.-Canadian border. Here he remembers that challenging time, and addresses the issues which continue to unite and divide the two countries.  Narrated by Bart Morse.

Van Gogh in Poems by Carol Dine
DBM 1122
Inspired by the artist's work, and illustrated with reproductions of his art, the poems in this elegant collection are taut and closely observed. Written in Van Gogh's voice, they capture his genius and also his tattered soul.  Narrated by Rocky Tomascoff.

Vision Junkie: Essays and Other Writings From the Parallel World of the Legally Blind by Seymour Rob Robins
DBM 1026
The author, a successful design artist who went on to study visual perception, lost his vision to Macular Degeneration late in life. In this collection of humorous, wise stories, he remembers his frustrations and victories over low vision. Foreword by Dr. Joan W. Miller, Chief of Ophthalmology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.    Narrated by Ann Eldridge.

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations edited by Bob Blaisdell
DBM 1057
A hallmark of Abraham Lincoln's appearances as a lawyer and, later, as a politician was his gift for clever analogy and succinct comment. Here are 400 of his astute and often humorous observations, arranged by subject. Narrated by Mark Angney.

The Worcester Account by Samuel Nathaniel Behrman
DBM 855
Notable playwright and scriptwriter, Samuel Nathaniel Behrman, was born and came of age in Worcester, Massachusetts. He fondly remembers those years in immigrant America, and shares stories about Ida the matchmaker, famous rabbi Ramaz, and many other colorful personalities. Many of these stories were first published in "The New Yorker" magazine.  Narrated by Jay Rose. 

The World War II Trivia Quiz Book by Gerard Del Rey
DBM 707
Questions and answers about World War II range from "What was Hitler's profession before becoming a dictator?" to "Who was Collette Nirouet?" and "How close to the United States did the German military come during WWII?" On average, each answer is a short paragraph long. Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Fiction books

The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand
DBM 838
Adrienne Dealey finds a summer job at Nantucket's hottest restaurant. She and the establishment's co-owner, Thatcher Smith, share an instant attraction. But the Blue Bistro's chef, Fiona, has a mysterious hold on Thatcher. And why is this successful restaurant in its final season? Adrienne must decide whether or not to open her heart for the first time. Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

Bound by Sally Gunning
DBM 1056
Colonial Massachusetts. Indentured servant Alice Cole runs away from her abusive master to Cape Cod and finds refuge with widow Lyddie Berry. When legal troubles mount, Lyddie and lawyer Ebenezer Freeman fight for Alice's freedom. Sequel to The Widow's War (BR 16684). Some violence and some descriptions of sex. Narrated by Polly Slavet.

Bump in the Night by J.D.Robb (Nora Roberts)
DBM 905   
Four short paranormal romances: "Haunted in Death" by J.D. Robb; "Poppy's Coin" by Mary Blayney; "The Passenger" by Ruth Ryan Langan; and "Mellow Lemon Yellow" by Mary Kay McComas. Contains descriptions of sex, strong language. Narrated by Lois Fontana.

Cape Cod Stories: Tales From Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard edited by John Miller
DBM 657
The rustic beauty and history of the Cape and its islands is captured in this anthology of excellent writing. Includes works by Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, John Cheever, Helen Keller, Kurt Vonnegut, Henry David Thoreau, Herman Melville, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and many other authors.  Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

Cattery Row: A Theda Krakow Mystery by Clea Simon
DBM 987
Show cats in Boston are being stolen. When a cat-breeder is found dead, Beantown-Cambridge journalist Theda Krakow and her feline friend, Musetta, tackle the case. Narrated by Bette Lavery.

The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Carol Matthews
DBM 1010
Whenever there is a crisis, four best friends meet at a London cafe called Chocolate Heaven. Lucy, Autumn, Nadia, and Chantal come from very different worlds, but have plenty to discuss - a gambling husband, cheating boyfriend, flirting boss. And they all love chocolate. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

The Cranefly Orchid Murders by Cynthia Riggs
DBM 1070
Martha's Vineyard is the beloved home of 92-year-old Victoria Trumbull. When a developer buys a large section of unspoiled land there, she hunts for an endangered orchid on the property in hopes of halting his plans. Instead, she finds a corpse. A bevy of colorful characters become involved as she and a young friend solve the mystery. Narrated by Debby Perugini.

Crazy Fortunes by Beth Gannon
DBM 1074
Lila Westcliff is engaged to a wonderful, loving man, and her future appears luminous. However... Lila visits Boston, runs into her former lover, Jake, and begins to question her choice. When Jake pursues her, Lila must make a difficult decision.  Narrated by Yvonne Fuller.

Dead as a Dodo by Jane Langton
DBM 771
Homer Kelly has temporarily left Concord, Massachusetts to work as a visiting lecturer at Oxford University. While in England, he lends his skills to solving the mystery of the death of a young priest who left a cryptic note saying, "The answer is no." Kelly also addresses a much deeper, philosophical mystery.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.    

The Death of Colonel Mann by Cynthia Peale
DBM 1082
The most despised man in Victorian Boston, the publisher of the town’s most scurrilous scandal sheet, has been shot in the heart. Addington Ames discovers the body while trying to spare his young cousin from public disgrace, and now he finds himself at the center of a sensational murder inquiry. Contains violence. Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Eldernapped by George Freedman
DBM 1027
Harry and Naomi Levine's "Senior Seminar" tour of Padua turns out to be quite a bit more exciting than the ads had promised! They discover that another tour member, spunky octogenarian Emily Thorndike, is about to be kidnapped. Then Naomi decides to get involved, and the real adventure begins. Narrated by Ric Corn.

Everyman's Rules for Scientific Living by Carrie Tiffany
DBM 915
Australia during the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II. A government Better Farming Train, loaded with animals, wheat, and  eccentric experts, crosses the beautiful, harsh landscape, bringing assistance to people living on the land. Aboard the train, Robert Pettergree and Jean Finnegan fall in love. They soon settle in an impoverished area, hoping to make their farm bloom by following scientific rules. Explicit descriptions of sex.  Narrated by Lois Fontana.

The Family Man by Elinor Lipman
DBM 1029
Henry Archer's well-ordered and prosperous life as a successful gay lawyer on Manhattan's Upper West Side is hilariously upended when a long lost stepdaughter re-enters his life. Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

Good and Dead: a Homer Kelly Mystery by Jane Langton
DBM 583
Thoreau scholar and ex-lieutenant detective for Middlesex County, Homer Kelly has another mystery on his hands in Concord, Massachusetts. Why are so many of his fellow parishioners dying? Sorting murder from untimely death by natural causes, he discovers that several pillars of the community have something to hide. Some strong language. Narrated by Julia Terry.

Heartbreak Hill: The Boston Marathon Thriller by Tom Lonergan
DBM 981
Thousands of people are in Boston for the Marathon. In the shadow of the 2001 World Trade Center disaster, domestic terrorists threaten a race-day bloodbath. Detective Mike Quinn is assigned to protect a rock 'n roll diva and to help to find the terrorists.  Contains strong language and violence.  Narrated by Jim Kirkaldy.

Hedwig and Berti by Frieda Arkin
DBM 933
Imposing Hedwig Kessler and her diminutive husband Berti flee Germany during the rise of the Nazis. In London, Hedwig gives birth to a cranky baby girl who grows into an equally cranky, albeit famously gifted, musician. Hedwig and Berti relocate to New York, where they build a new life. Eventually, the family reunites, and a major secret is revealed. Poignancy and humor meld in this wry story of an endearing family. Narrated by Ric Corn.

"Hyannis Boat" and Other Stories by W.D. Wetherell
DBM 682
Nine stories by the award-winning author. "Hyannis Boat" is set in the last moments of World War II. Another story follows an old woman on a tour-bus visit to Calvin Coolidge's Vermont home. His characters are ordinary people made singular by the force of their longing. A sense of wonder and regret pervades these stories. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language.   Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Into Love and Out Again: Stories by Elinor Lipman
DBM 684
In these stories, the author explores extraordinary moments in ordinary life with wisdom and humor. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

Last Night at the Lobster: A Novel by Stewart O'Nan
DBM 1105
With his Red Lobster in a run-down Connecticut mall about to close and Christmas just a few shopping days away, an overburdened restaurant manager navigates a very tricky last shift in this frank and funny novel about what a man does when he discovers that his best might not be good enough. Some strong language. Narrated by Julia Terry.

Murder at the Altar: A Historical Novel by Terry Phillips
DBM 1089
It is Christmas eve morning in 1933. Internal dissensions within the Armenian Church have led to the unthinkable. This historical thriller centers on the murder of the highest level representative of this denomination within the US: The Armenian Archbishop. Contains some violence. Narrated by Bart Morse.

My Only Story by Monica Wood
DBM 1004
Rita Rosario, a thirtysomething divorcee, and John Reed, a lonely stranger who needs her help, begin to fall in love, When he reveals his story to her, Rita is determined to reconnect him with his young, orphaned niece. But family members intervene, and John begins to grow away from Rita. Meanwhile, Rita's sister comes to stay with her. A compelling family story. Read by Yvonne Fuller.

New Fiction From New England edited by Deborah Navas
DBM 687
Nationally known writers including Elinor Lipman and Peter Meinke have contributed to this distinctive collection of short fiction. Tales of fantasy, adventure, symbolism, and realism reflect the beauty and harshness of life in New England. All of the stories have appeared in "Yankee" magazine. Some violence.  Narrated by Julia Terry.

No Way Home by Andrew Coburn
DBM 808
A brutal double murder shocks both rich and poor residents of Bensington, a Boston suburb. Handsome widower, Police Chief James Morgan, has been busy sexually servicing the dissatisfied wives of the town's wealthiest citizens. Now, he is expected to solve the murders -- and some people in town question his competence. Contains strong language.  Narrated by Caroline Evans.

Project X by Jim Shepard
DBM 911
Edwin Hanratty is miserable in junior high school. His teachers find him a bother; his fellow students bully him. His one friend, Flake, a fellow misfit, suffers too. Then they consider revenge. A story of adolescence that is, in turns, funny and chilling. A valuable warning to parents. Contains some descriptions of sex, some violence.
Narrated by Jeff Ferrannini.

Redemption by Nancy Geary
DBM 935
Very few things can upset the residents of Manchester-by-the-Sea, who still send their children to Boston's most prestigious schools. However, murder at a wedding is one of them. Star state prosecutor Frances Pratt must solve this mystery involving the death of her beautiful cousin. Some violence, some strong language, some descriptions of sex.  Narrated by Bette Lavery.

Revenge of the Wrought-iron Flamingos by Donna Andrews
DBM 779
Meg Langslow has returned to her Virginia hometown for a Revolutionary War reenactment and to sell her wrought-iron artwork.  But all sorts of distractions demand her attention - from keeping peace with the mother of the man she loves, to saving her brother's computer invention from a con man, to persuading her father to stop scaring the tourists, to solving a murder.  Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Sammy's Hill: a Novel by Kristin Gore
DBM 835
Young Samantha Joyce has a busy life, working 70 hours a week as a health care analyst for a U.S. Senator. But she is dedicated and idealistic. She also has a few foibles... Then she falls in love with Aaron Driver, speechwriter for a rival senator. Sammy always speaks her mind, and soon is caught  in a hilarious mix  -- a romantic triangle, a showdown over health care reform, and a presidential election campaign.  Narrated by Caroline Evans.

Seasons by Judith Beth Cohen
DBM 821
In the 1960s, northern New England was the scene of a collision between members of the new counterculture and traditional local farmers. The author's fictionalized memoir depicts her own coming-of-age story, and also the movement's, in this tale of ideaistic young people trying to build a new society in rural America.  Explicit descriptions of sex.  Narrated by Caroline Evans.

Side Effects by Michael Palmer
DBM 723
Kate Bennett, a bright hospital pathologist with a loving husband and a solid future, is suddenly threatened by a strange, puzzling illness. It kills two women, then endangers Kate's close friend. Soon it will threaten Kate's marriage and her life. She has uncovered a horrifying secret that important people are determined to protect - a terrifying medical discovery. Contains strong language. Narrated by
Caroline Evans.

The Spirit of the Place by Samuel Shem
DBM 1124
Called back to America after his mother's death, Dr. Orville Rose learns that he has been left a fortune, but it comes with a catch: he must live in his mother's house in a small town on the Hudson River continuously for a year and thirteen days. Written by the author of the classic 'The House of God', this is a novel about mothers and sons, ghosts and bullies, doctors and patients, illness and healing. Narrated by Dan Wallace.

Trading Faces by Michaeline Della Fera
DBM 888
Cecce De Lucca is a P.I. with a passion for justice ... and a passion for food. When her mother, Sophia, her best friend, Ginny, and Cecce go to a health spa in Arizona for relaxation, they encounter murder instead. Some strong language.  Narrated by Julia Terry.

The Tree Sitter by Suzanne Matson
DBM 1009
Julie Prince, an outstanding student at Wellesley College, falls in love with Neil, an environmental activist. She follows him to Oregon, where she joins tree-sitters trying to protect the old-growth forest from destruction. Then Neil turns to violent protest. Will Julie follow him again? Contains some strong language.  Narrated by Caroline Evans.

The Wicked Flea by Susan Conant
DBM 791
In Massachusetts, Holly Winters is writing a cookbook; but a failed relationship has her down. Even her two dogs, Rowdy and Kimi, can't cheer her up much. Her friend Cici tries to help by taking her to a park full of gorgeous dogs. When one of the owners is murdered, Holly tackles the mystery.  Narrated by Caroline Evans.

Children’s books

A Little Maid of Old Maine by Alice Turner Curtis
DBM 1138
Anna and Rebecca Weston, two brave sisters, come to the rescue of a little settlement on the Maine coast during the Revolutionary War. Based on true events, this historical novel is part of the classic series of "Little Maid" books that were originally published in the 1920s. For ages 7 to 12. Narrated by Susan Halliday.

A Pocket Full of Kisses by Audrey Penn
DBM 961
Sequel to "The Kissing Hand" (RCM 998). Chester Raccoon is worried that his mother does not have enough love for both him and his new baby brother. For Preschool - Grade 2.  Narrated by Julia Terry.

Across the Puddingstone Dam by Melissa Wiley
DBM 1077
Eleven-year-old Charlotte Tucker is very pleased that a school for young ladies is opening near her Tide Mill Lane home. Life at home is happy. But a dam is being built between Roxbury and Boston, and the project may force the Tucker family to move. For Grades 4-7.  Narrated by Elizabeth Richter.

Anne Frank by Josephine Poole
DBM 980
Anne Frank was a young girl caught in the Nazi persecution of Jews. She kept a diary when she and her family hid from the Nazis which has become famous. What was Anne's life like before then, when she was still living at home and going to school? And what happened to her later? Here is the story, followed by a family chronology. For grades 3-6 and older readers.  Narrated by Ric Corn.

Arthur and the Recess Rookie by Marc Brown
DBM 708
Francine always picks George last for her team -- she thinks that being athletic is the only way to be good at sports. When Arthur and George's team loses the kickball game, it seems that Francine is right. How can George prove he is a valuable player, too? For grades 2-4.  Read by Fred Griffeth.

Arthur Lost and Found: an Arthur Adventure by Marc Brown
DBM 701
Arthur and Buster take the bus downtown together for the first time, to go to Arthur's swimming lesson. During the ride, they fall asleep and miss their stop, winding up on the other side of town. Then they spend all of their money on a snack. Will Arthur and Buster be able to put their heads together and find their way home? For grades 2-4. Read by Fred Griffeth.

Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies
DBM 923
A bunch of fuzzy bats visit the seaside at night, and have a grand old time. For preschool-grade 2.  Read by Fred Griffeth.

Becoming Little Women: A Novel about Louisa May at Fruitlands by Jeannine Atkins
DBM 1040
Louisa May Alcott is ten when her father decides to move the family to Fruitlands, an experimental communal farm in Massachusetts. Here, everyone eats only vegetarian meals, wears linen clothes, and lives simply. During the next six months, they endure starvation, freezing temperatures, and other hardships, until the family finally returns to town. The experience deeply affects Louisa. Based on Louisa May's diary, letters, and biographies. For Grades 4-7. Narrated by Aine Cryts

Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan
DBM 788
Coretta Scott King Award. Blackbird is voted the most beautiful bird in the forest. The other birds are envious, and ask Blackbird to paint their feathers with a little black. When Blackbird warns them that beauty comes from within, they persist. So, Blackbird does paint them. This tale comes from the Ila-speaking people of Zambia. For preschool-grade 2.  Read by Fred Griffeth.

Buster Makes the Grade by Marc Brown
DBM 700
Chapter book. Buster must get a B on his next test or repeat the third grade; so, Arthur and his friends rally to help him study. But Buster can't seem to stay awake or resist playing on the playground. Will Buster be able to pass the test and join his friends in the fourth grade? For Grades 2-4. Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Corduroy's Valentine's Day by Don Freeman
DBM 937
Valentine's Day is coming, and Corduroy and his friends are making cards. What will be waiting for Corduroy when he gets home from delivering the cards? For Preschool - Grade 2.  Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

The Courage of Boston's Children by various authors
DBM 929
In honor of Max Warburg, a boy who battled illness bravely, a public school curriculum was begun in Boston to discuss courage. Sixth-grade students from throughout the city wrote about courage in their own lives. 35 award-winning essays are collected here, along with a history of the curriculum. For grades 6-9 and older readers.  Narrated by Ric Corn.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal by Jeff Kinney
DBM 1012
Bestseller. Based on the popular Web comic. In this fictional diary, Greg Heffley records his life as a seventh-grader. He and his best friend, Rowley, fend off bullies and hope just to survive. Then Rowley becomes popular, and Greg must take drastic measures to rescue their friendship. For grades 5-8 and older readers. Narrated by Ric Corn.

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
DBM 950
Vashti starts with one dot, and becomes an artist! For Preschool - Grade 2. Narrated by Jeff Ferrannini.

Escapade Johnson and the Phantom of the Science Fair by Michael Sullivan
DBM 1133
The ho-hum annual fifth grade science fair in Escapade's small town is transformed by carnivorous gerbils, NASCAR rats, lipstick-wearing rabbits, and the shocking unmasking of the Phantom of the Science Fair. Grades 2-6. Narrated by Michael Sullivan.

Fair and Square by Nan Holcomb
DBM 747
Tired of others letting him win at games, Kevin, a physically disabled boy, learns how to win fair and square when he competes against a computer. For kindergarten-grade 3.   Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Flamingos on the Roof by Calef Brown
DBM 1005
29 nonsense poems full of words that are fun to say. Come to the Soggy Circus, meet Tiny Baby Sphinx, and visit Weatherbee's Diner. For grades 2-4.  Read by Yvonne Fuller.

First Daughter: Extreme American Makeover by Mitali Perkins
DBM 1087
Sameera, adopted from Pakistan as a child, is undergoing a makeover, as her dad's presidential campaign is heating up. 'Sammy' is about to experience an exciting transformation to celebrity status, though watch out handlers; she is coming at it with a lot of her own ideas and her own blog. For grades 6-9. Narrated by Aine Cryts.

Four Little Old Men: a (Mostly) True Tale From a Small Cajun Town by Burton P. Brodt
DBM 1015
Four little old Cajun men, Bubby, Dumbo, Cap Hebert, and Rigger Moritz, start playing cards together. When Spring arrives, they get restless and decide to find a better place to play. Here is what they do. For Kindergarten - grade 3.  Narrated by Jay Rose.

The Great, Great, Great Chicken War by David de la Garza
DBM 1127
Triggered by a young boy's desire to make sense of war, this simply written and beautifully illustrated  picture book offers a child's-eye view of the absurdity of conflicts that quickly escalate into full blown wars. Produced by one family, it can be used by others to jumpstart discussions about the roots of conflct and the opportunities for solutions.  Narrated by Jay Rose.

Honk! : The Story of a Prima Swanerina by Pamela Duncan Edwards
DBM 818
Honk is a swan who loves ballet. When she manages to join the other dancers in a performance of Swan Lake, Honk wins acclaim. For preschool-grade 2.  Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

I Want To Be a Veterinarian by Stephanie Maze
DBM 873
Describes how veterinary science began, what it entails, and where it is headed. The authors also explain how one can get started in this career. For grades 4-7.  Narrated by Bart Morse

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
DBM 998
When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him. For preschool - grade 2.  Read by Yvonne Fuller.

Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George at the Baseball Game by Laura Driscoll
DBM 962
Curious George and the man with the yellow hat attend a baseball game to cheer on the Mudville Miners. For Kindergarten - Grade 3.  Narrated by Ana Maria Quintana.

Morgy Makes his Move by Maggie Lewis
DBM 1062
Third-grader Morgy MacDougal-MacDuff and his family have moved from California to Puckett Corner, Massachusetts. He learns to understand the strange accent, is picked on by a bully, tries to learn to play hockey, finds out that his mother is expecting twins, and helps to raise money for new equipment for the playground. And he has adventures involving a blizzard, a blackout, and a fire! For grades 2-4.  Narrated by Jeff Ferrannini.

My Bent Tree by Kathy Brodsky
DBM 1038
Told in verse. Walking in the woods, a little girl meets a pine tree that is bent. They become friends and the little girl visits the tree often. After years go by, the tree tells her that there are plans to chop down the woods to make room for a mall! The girl works hard with others to save the woods, and they do, by making a park near the mall. Her dear friend, the bent tree, thrives there. Includes discussion questions. For Grades 1-3 and older readers.  Narrated by John Deming.

The Prince of Fenway Park by Julianne Baggott
DBM 1093
Why has it been 86 years since the Red Sox won the World Series? Twelve-year-old Oscar Egg, who has had his own run of rotten luck, is sure the team was cursed? Really truly cursed. He is determined to break the Curse, and set free the other Cursed Creatures trapped deep below the field. Recommended for Grades 3-6. Narrated by Marilyn Rae Beyer.              

The St. Patrick's Day Shillelagh by Janet Nolan
DBM 1128
Forced to leave his beloved Ireland during the time of the potato famine, young Fergus cuts a branch of a blackthorne and carves it into a shillelagh, a walking stick, during his sea voyage to America. His shillelagh is passed down from generation to generation, and his story is shared on every St. Patrick's Day.  Narrated by Jay Rose.

The Sapphire Knight by Michael Sullivan
DBM 1125
An old man spins an enthralling tale of magic and romance for his young listener on the heath. Is he just a one-eyed storyteller or truly the Sapphire Knight? Grades 2 - 4.  Narrated by Sam Silverman.

The Star Maiden: an Ojibway Tale by Barbara Juster Esbensen
DBM 853
This version of an Ojibway tale is based on records made by an Ojibway chief in 1850. Tribes were at peace, and life was happy. One night, a bright light appeared in the sky.  She was a wandering star, seeking a home. She attempted to find a place to settle with the Ojibway. When she finally found the right spot, she invited her sisters to join her. For kindergarten-grade 3. Narrated by Beverly Tobiason.

Stopping to Home by Lea Wait
DBM 909
1806, Wiscasset seaport in Maine. Eleven-year-old Abigail Chambers and her brother, Seth, are alone. Their father has been lost at sea, and their mother has died of smallpox. Seth finds temporar employment working for the young Widow Chase. Then Abbie has an idea that may provide a solution for them all. For grades 5-8.  Read by Yvonne Fuller.

Three Across: The Great Transatlantic Air Race of 1927 by Norman H. Finkelstein
DBM 1110
In 1919, hotel owner Raymond Orteig offered an enormous prize for what seemed then like an impossible feat: flying nonstop from New York to Paris. For years the prize went unclaimed but three serious contenders emerged in 1927, including an unknown pilot named Charles Lindbergh. Together, as this enthralling volume reveals, these daring aviators changed the history of flight. Grades 3-6. Narrated by Yvonne Fuller.

The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
DBM 1017
Caldecott Medal winner. A very new and different version of the story of the three little pigs. Be delighted and surprised! For kindergarten - grade 3. Narrated by Jay Rose and Ric Corn, Yvonne Fuller nd Fred Griffeth.

Thunder From the Clear Sky by Marcia Sewall
DBM 735
Two peoples, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags, meet at New Plymouth. Eventually, their beliefs and cultures clash. Misunderstandings turn good intentions into betrayal, and finally, all-out war destroys the Native American way of life in New England. For grades 3-6.  Narrated by Caroline Evans.

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