Where I'd Like to Be.Frances O'Roark Dowell. Read by Denise Wilbanks. 2003. 3 tapes. 4 hrs. Listening Library, Random House Audio. 0-8072-1573-2. $25.00. Cardboard; author, reader, content notes. J When new children come to the East Tennessee East Tennessee is a name given to approximately the eastern third of the state of Tennessee. Unlike the names given to regions or portions of many of U.S. states, the term East Tennessee can be precisely defined. Children's Home children's home n → centro de acogida para niños children's home n → foyer m d'accueil (pour enfants) children's home n , fellow foster child/orphan Maddie tells her best story right off the hat ("When I was just a baby, a ghost saved my life.') so people will think she's special. And that's just what she does when the captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. Murphy comes to live at the home. Maddie is fascinated by Murphy's stories of her exotic parents--explorers who tragically died. Maddie is so enamored en·am·or tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island. with Murphy that she even shares her precious "Book of Houses" (a scrapbook A Macintosh disk file that holds frequently used text and graphics objects, such as a company letterhead. Contrast with "clipboard," which is reserved memory that holds data only for the current session. featuring Maddie's ideas of a perfect home). With the help of several other children and a generous benefactor, the girls build a fort that serves as a sharing place for stories, memories, and future plans, including a sad revelation about Murphy's true past. This poignant recounting of the lives of various foster children is read well by actress Wilbanks. Utilizing a variety of twangs and drawls, Wilbanks sets apart the pragmatic Maddie, the wispier Murphy, and other quirky characters. This heartfelt and heart-tugging story is highly recommended. Belle Ammon, Director, Missoula P.L., Missoula, MT |
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