The Castle Corona CD [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Sharon Creech (Author), Jennifer Wiltsie (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 2007 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Long ago and far away . . .

There was a castle. But not just any castle. This was a castle that glittered and sparkled and rose majestically above the banks of the winding Winono River: the Castle Corona.

And in this castle lived a family. But not just any family. This was the family of King Guido: rich and royal and . . . spoiled. And King Guido was so spoiled that neither jewels nor gold nor splendid finery could please him, for what he longed for most was . . . a nap and a gown that didn't itch.

Far below this grand, glittering castle lived two peasants. But not just any peasants. These peasants, though poor and pitiful, were plucky and proud. And in possession of a stolen pouch. But not just any pouch. A pouch whose very contents had the power to unlock secrets and transform lives . . .

And oh, there is an author. But not just any author. Sharon Creech is a Newbery Medal-winning author whose tantalizing tale will not only dazzle and delight but also entertain and excite.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

King Guido and his family live in Castle Corona, and peasant orphans Pia and Enzio reside in the village below. The orphans find a stolen pouch that eventually links them to the spoiled and somewhat silly royal family. Wiltsie reads this comic fairy tale using British and American dialects to denote characters, clearly defining each through changes in pitch and accent. Wiltsie’s reading initially feels a trifle slow as some descriptive passages wax long. As the story continues, listeners should adjust to the pace and become enveloped in the characters’ interlacing stories. Brief musical interludes open and close each disc, sometimes continuing as the reading begins. All in all, this is an able production of a popular author’s work. Grades 4-7. --Sally Miculek

About the Author

Sharon Creech is the author of the Newbery Medal winner Walk Two Moons and the Newbery Honor Book The Wanderer. Her other work includes the novels Hate That Cat, The Castle Corona, Replay, Heartbeat, Granny Torrelli Makes Soup, Ruby Holler, Love That Dog, Bloomability, Absolutely Normal Chaos, Chasing Redbird, and Pleasing the Ghost, as well as three picture books: A Fine, Fine School; Fishing in the Air; and Who's That Baby? Ms. Creech and her husband live in upstate New York.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: HarperFestival; Unabridged edition (October 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006135533X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061355332
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,601,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Why Castle Corona, March 2, 2009

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This review is from: The Castle Corona CD (Audio CD)

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