| The Man Who Was Poe Contributor(s): Avi (Author), Case, David (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0981489036 ISBN-13: 9780981489032 Publisher: Audio Bookshelf OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - General - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.5" W x 6.1" (0.50 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A mystery of uncertainties and distrust envelops young Edmund as he desperately searches for his missing mother in the murky streets of Providence, Rhode Island in 1848. His aunt, who went in search of her, is now dead. And now his sister has disappeared How can he find them when facts are woven into fiction, when people are not who they say they are? Acclaimed author Avi has penned a novel of great intrigue, bringing alive this New England seacoast town in the mid-1800s, haunting the listener with a tale of things which are not what they seem to be. Or are they? |
Contributor Bio(s): Case, David: - Frederick Davidson (1932-2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile's Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings. Avi: -Avi is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including the 2003 Newbery Medal winner Crispin: The Cross of Lead. Along with his two Newbery Honors, he has won many other awards for his fiction. He lives with his family in Denver. |