Armstrong, William H. Sounder.ARMSTRONG, William H. Sounder. Read by Avery Brooks Avery Franklin Brooks (born October 2, 1948 in Evansville, Indiana) is an accomplished stage and television actor and jazz and opera singer. Brooks is best known for his television roles as Benjamin Sisko on , and as Hawk on and its spinoff A Man Called Hawk. , 2 tapes. 2.5 hrs. HarperAudio. 1969/2005. 0-06-085270-4. $17.95. Plastic; plot, author, reader notes. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. * Brooks brings all the power, majesty, and soulful soul·ful adj. Full of or expressing deep feeling; profoundly emotional. soul  ful·ly adv. expression of his
magnificent voice to this production of the moving Newbery Medal winner.
A family of black sharecroppers has little but devoted parents, love,
and a wonderful dog named Sounder. When the father is taken away for
stealing a ham, the oldest son must help the family survive. Those are
the bare facts of the story, simply told--so much so that the dog is the
only character with a name. But the power of the narrative cannot be
denied, and Brooks magnifies it with his expressive and at times
heartbreaking heart·break·ing adj. 1. Causing overwhelming grief or distress. 2. Producing a strong emotional reaction: heartbreaking loveliness. reading. The immense strength of the father shines through Avery's reading of his portion of the story in deep, resonant tones. The mother's steadfast love and strength in adversity come through in words and actions. The boy's bewilderment be·wil·der·ment n. 1. The condition of being confused or disoriented. 2. A situation of perplexity or confusion; a tangle: a bewilderment of lies and half-truths. Noun 1. , confusion, and anger are expressed in a voice that grows stronger and deeper as time passes. Perfectly matched, story and narrator NARRATOR. A pleader who draws narrs serviens narrator, a sergeant at law. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 37. Obsolete. combine to craft an unforgettable production. Melody Moxley, Admin. Svcs. Mgr., Rowan PL, Salisbury, NC J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. *--The asterisk highlights exceptional books. |
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