Here are two audio books that I reviewed recently for
AudioFile Magazine. Both are historical fiction, picture books for older readers/listeners and are based on real events.
Flowers for Sarajevo by John McCutcheon is a child-centered look at living in a war-torn city. Though difficult to do, John McCutcheon coaxes optimism from misery.
Read the full review for Flowers for Sarajevo at AudioFile Magazine.
Read an excerpt here: [
http://peachtree-online.com/…/Flowers-for-Sarajevo-Excerpt.…]
The Cellist of Venice by Kim Maerkl with music by Bach, is
a brief historical fiction audio book. Music and narration are combined to tell a magical, melancholy, musical, and mysterious story.
My full review of The Cellist of Venice is available from AudioFile in print or online.
Don't forget to check out
Audiobook SYNC free audio books all summer! There are two titles available every Thursday. One is a classic and one is a modern YA book with a similar theme to the classic. Books are free and yours to keep! Spread the word!
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