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Starred Review" "...Gilbert delivers an extraordinary narration. She aptly voices the myriad emotions experienced by this grief stricken boy, varying his tone and pitch, often heartbreakingly. Equally, she succeeds in creating believable and fully fleshed-out characters by clearly differentiating among their voices, respecting gender and age and using authentic native dialect. Spot-on pacing of this thoughtful story solidly establishes a sense of time, allowing the listener to walk every step of this journey with Thomas until its beautifully hopeful end. Death and suicide are topics often tiptoed around, especially with young children. This affecting production may help to initiate important conversations." Booklist

Starred Review "Narrator Tara Sands's distinct intonations are engaging. Her unique narrative style complements the author's humorous writing style. The interwoven plotlines are brought together expertly to create a fun page turner." School Library Journal

"Tavia Gilbert performs this first-person narration with an enthusiastic high pitch—which is perfect for the eccentric young heroine who lives on an island in Maine and takes a lobster boat to school." AudioFile Magazine

"Narrator Tavia Gilbert has the vocal spunk and enthusiasm to keep up with self-proclaimed "motor mouth" Piper Green. ... Young listeners will listen and relisten as Piper navigates luck and friendship on Peek-a-Boo Island." AudioFile Magazine

"Tara Sands's distinctive narration shows a deep understanding of Sammy Keyes, the multidimensional heroine of this series.... New listeners will join in easily, and Sammy's fans will love seeing how she's changing and growing." AudioFile

In her third adventure, Piper finds a whistle in the Fairy Tree. But what she really wants is a pony! Could the unusual whistle be magical after all?

"Sammy is back in action in Edgar winner Van Draanen's thirteenth series title. Sands' joyful reading is so perfectly reminiscent of an adolescent that listeners will feel they are listening to Sammy read her detective journal aloud. " Booklist

"...Young triumphs in the role of:Nolan. The jazzy music and sound effects further add to the performance. This story will be enjoyed by anyone who has fantasized about exacting justice. " AudioFile

The big mystery in this fourth book in the series is Who is Shredderman?

Andy Russell seems like a typical fourth grader, but in a short period of time his problems have become anything but!

"Oliver Wyman's repertoire includes a plethora of familiar school personalities. He shifts effortlessly from the intimidating principal to the goody-two-shoes to the zany student to the high-strung substitute teacher... Adler's story and Wyman's narration especially shine at the Russell home as Andy's parents show compassion for his situation at school and for the neighborhood family they are helping."-AudioFile

When Andy and his friend Tamika travel to the city for a weekend with Tamika's aunt, they arrive in time to rescue hamsters parachuting down from Aunt Mandy's building! Andy resolves to uncover who's behind the troublesome incident, but first he must endure trips to fancy restaurants, museums and the ballet, made more unpleasant by annoying Jason, a young friend of Aunt Mandy's, who she's invited along. The big-city fun he was expecting turns into some surprising discoveries for Andy in this engaging mystery.

"Sands deftly portrays a multifaceted teenage girl: awkward with the opposite sex, full of bravado when she competes with the other girls on the expedition, and contrite when faced with the seriousness of what might have happened. This is a fun, fast-paced mystery." -- AudioFile Magazine

".... Life with Sammy and her friends is never dull, and narrator Tara Sands ramps up the energy in this fun and engaging reading."--AudioFile

The tenth mystery in the popular Sammy Keyes series offers more spirit and adventure than ever!