Meet the Gecko (Shredderman) (Audio CD)

by Wendelin Van Draanen (Author), Brian Biggs (Illustrator), Daniel Young (Narrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 3–6—Nolan Byrd is Shredderman, a 12-year-old super cyber-hero whose secret identity is known only to his parents, his teacher, and himself. When his favorite TV star, Chase Morton, aka The Gecko, comes to town to shoot back-to-back episodes, Nolan gets the chance to meet him. The boys quickly bond over PlayStation, and Nolan soon becomes involved in helping Chase expose a sleazy paparazzo, The Mole, who uses the photos he takes to slander celebrities in the tabloids. Nolan uses his techno savvy to publicize The Mole's slimy antics, and ultimately bring him to justice. Read by Daniel Young, this third installment (Knopf, 2005) of Wendelin Van Draanen's popular series gets simple treatment in its translation to audiobook. Music and sound effects are at a minimum, used only during the introduction and at the end of each disc. Young's voice matches the age of the main character appropriately, though he tends to shout through the narration rather than use vocal nuance. Nevertheless, fans of Shredderman will enjoy tuning in to hear the exploits of everyone's favorite preteen Internet superhero.—Jennifer Verbrugge, Dakota County Library, Galaxie Branch, Apple Valley, MN
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From AudioFile
When the narrator truly sounds the age of the main character, the listening experience takes on a whole new dimension. Daniel Young could be Nolan, the boy who doubles as the cyberhero Shredderman. YoungÕs youthful voice brings an immediate intimacy to the action as he narrates at a fast clip. His characters are seen from a boyÕs perspective--classmates are animated; bully Bubba Bixby speaks in a slow monotone; NolanÕs dad is exuberant and boyish; his mother, mercurial. As this third episode unfolds, Nolan is treated by his father, a newspaper reporter, to a birthday visit with his favorite TV superhero, The Gecko, and his sidekick, Sticky. Can the new friends join forces Òin the battle for truth and justiceÓ to rid the newspaper world of an untrustworthy reporter? A.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Live Oak Media; Unabridged edition (November 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430101067
• ISBN-13: 978-1430101062
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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