The Black Arrow.Robert Louis Stevenson. 1888/2003. Read by Ron Keith. 7 tapes. 9.5 hrs. Recorded Books. #97548. 1-4025-6353-1. $63.00. Vinyl vinyl /vi·nyl/ (vi´nil) the univalent group CH2dbondCH—. vinyl chloride a vinyl group to which an atom of chlorine is attached; the monomer which polymerizes to polyvinyl chloride; it is toxic ; plot, reader notes. SA This classic tale takes place in England in the 15th century during the War of the Roses. Young Dick Shelton must decide whose side he will fight on, a decision made easier when he discovers that his guardian has betrayed him. Falling in love with Joanna Joanna, in the Bible Joanna, in the New Testament. 1 Wife of Herod's steward Chuza. She was a follower of Jesus and was one who found the tomb empty. 2 Ancestor of St. Joseph. and risking his life to rescue her gets him into one frightening situation after another. Keith's performance meshes well with the story; each of the many characters' voices rings true and is distinct enough to recognize throughout the recording. Keith manages to bring both the excitement and drama of battle and the warmth of young love to life without overdoing either. It does take some listening to figure out who is who and what is going on. but in the end the listener is rewarded for his/her patience. Though the audience for this might be small, older teens hooked hooked adverb Addicted on swashbuckling swash·buck·le intr.v. swash·buck·led, swash·buck·ling, swash·buck·les To act as a swashbuckler, as in a movie or play. [Back-formation from swashbuckler. stories will enjoy this. Sue Rosenzweig, Consultant, Lincoln, RI S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians This is a list of people who have practised as a librarian and are well-known, either for their contributions to the library profession or primarily in some other field. 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. |
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