As PW
's starred book review put it, Kress's rousing adventure is a “wonderful blend of whimsy and moral,†involving a sixth-grade heroine, Alex, who lives with her uncle, and a teacher descended from a famous pirate and heir to his treasure. Alex is convinced the treasure map is hidden in the stately manor run by the vicious old ladies of the Daughters of the Founding Fathers Preservation Society. Returning home victorious, Alex discovers her beloved uncle has been killed and her teacher kidnapped. Lane's expressive narration never overpowers the story's simple, observational prose style. He brings to life the many colorful characters by giving them distinctive voices, such as the Extremely Ginormous Octopus whose large, booming, throaty voice would fill a canyon; the refined, aristocratic Charles, a mad scientist; and the snarling bearded gentleman. Listeners will eagerly stay tuned to this fantastical quest. Ages 10-up. Simultaneous release with the Weinstein hardcover (Reviews, July 16). (Sept.)
Details
Reviewed on: 11/26/2007
Genre: Audio
Analog Audio Cassette - 978-1-4233-4751-4
Compact Disc - 978-1-5012-7033-8
Compact Disc - 978-1-4233-4753-8
Hardcover - 320 pages - 978-1-60286-005-6
MP3 CD - 978-1-5012-8760-2
MP3 CD - 978-1-4233-4754-5
MP3 CD - 978-1-4233-4755-2
Open Ebook - 978-1-60286-042-1
Other - 978-1-60286-047-6
Other - 978-1-60286-045-2
Paperback - 308 pages - 978-1-60286-025-4
Paperback - 404 pages - 978-0-545-99063-9
Peanut Press/Palm Reader - 978-1-60286-046-9
Pre-Recorded Audio Player - 978-1-4418-0316-0
