06199cam a2200385 4500 273300455 TxAuBib 20161001120000.0 ||||||s2015||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9780553552263 0553552260 4b7bd327-0f4c-4320-b954-859c69b93cf0 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 1771256 OverDrive (Product ID) 1771256 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Hoffman, Alice. Nightbird [Libby]. Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, 2015. Format: OverDrive OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, Filesize: 130MB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 130MB. Fantasy. Juvenile Fiction. Jenna Lamia's performance conveys the mystery and beauty in this tale about a young girl who must balance her family secret with trying to discover the monster that lives in her small town. Lamia'a portrayal of Twig is spot-on, with high tones that capture the 12-year-old's curiosity and a softened voice and deliberate pacing that convey her ability to temper her open-mindedness with logic. Other characters are also effectively represented as Lamia's stirring range of voices highlights their personalities and relationships with one another--especially the heartfelt bonds between Twig, her brother, and her mother. Lamia's narration brings out the haunting qualities of the story without becoming frightening, making this a suitable and engaging listening experience for older children. M.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine. AudioFile Magazine. HTML:January 19, 2015 Once again, Hoffman (Green Angel) works her magic to transport readers to a realm where enchantment intermingles with everyday realities. Sidwell, Mass., is famous for its apples, “so sweet people come from as far as New York City during the apple festival,” and the mysterious winged monster rumored to reside there. Twelve-year-old Twig Fowler leads an isolated existence in an ancient farmhouse with her mother, a skillful baker. The two of them rarely venture into town because no one must discover their family secret: that Twig’s older brother (whose very existence they’ve kept secret) has been afflicted with a 200-year-old curse. Twig remains friendless until she meets new neighbor Julia Hall and her older sister, who might be able to help reverse the spell plaguing the Fowler family. The book’s evocative setting and distinctive characters will immediately hook readers, and the history of Twig’s family, uncovered bit by bit, will keep them engaged. The risks Twig takes in reaching out to the Hall sisters bring gratifying rewards and unexpected connections to others in the community. Ages 10–up. Agent: Tina Wexler, ICM.. Publisher's Weekly. HTML:April 27, 2015 Set in a realm where enchantment intermingles with everyday realities, Hoffman’s story centers on 12-year-old Twig Fowler, her baker mother, and her older brother, who all keep to themselves in their farmhouse in Sidwell, Mass. Twig’s mother is said to have supernatural cooking skills, but the real magic is the curse that hits the males of the Fowler family—they grow wings. Twig’s brother, James, flies at night, befriends birds, and no one in town knows he exists because the family fears their reaction. Twig remains friendless until she meets new neighbor Julia Hall and her older sister, who might be able to help reverse the spell plaguing the Fowler family. Reader Lamia has perfected the character of Twig, who sounds shy and youthful as the story unfolds. The adult characters come alive as well, each with such a distinct voice that it’s easy to forget there’s only one person performing. Between Hoffman’s lovely prose and Lamia’s terrific performance, this is a delightful audiobook that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Ages 10–up. A Random/Lamb hardcover.. Publisher's Weekly. HTML:Bestselling author Alice Hoffman's bewitching Nightbird is perfect for ages 10-13: love and friendship empower a lonely girl to embrace her uniqueness and discover her strengths. Twig lives in Sidwell, where people whisper that fairy tales are real. After all, her town is rumored to hide a monster. And two hundred years ago, a witch placed a curse on Twig's family that was meant to last forever. But this summer, everything will change when the red moon rises. It's time to break the spell. What Other Authors Are Saying "I love the way Alice Hoffman creates the most ordinary people and then turns their lives magical. . . . [Nightbird] is like reentering a wonderful dream that you vaguely remember." —Lois Lowry, two-time Newbery Medal–winning author of The Giver "Hoffman reminds us that there are secrets everywhere . . . Nightbird soars." —The New York Times "Alice Hoffman has a gift for melding magic and realism in a way that makes nearly anything seem possible." —Shelf Awareness, Starred "The mix of romance and magic is irresistible." —Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition.. Media Type: Audiobook. Earphones Award. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2016-09-30 23:00:02. Lamia, Jenna. http://nh.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=4b7bd327-0f4c-4320-b954-859c69b93cf0 http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1191-1/1771256-Nightbird.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) http://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=4B7BD327-0F4C-4320-B954-859C69B93CF0&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1191-1/1771256-Nightbird.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) http://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=4B7BD327-0F4C-4320-B954-859C69B93CF0&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen)