Gr 2-6-An enjoyable collection of stories by Hans Christian Andersen are read by finalists in the 2004 Voice of the Year competition. The contestants were required too have no formal drama training or professional acting experience. The backgrounds of the male and female readers ranged from business communications, classroom teacher, student, and legal director to stand-up comedian. The range of reading techniques here is fascinating and will hold listeners' attention. For example, Eleanor Buchan employs very proper British pronunciations in her reading of "Thumbelina," with a minimal amount of variety in pace or pitch to differentiate characters. Paul Rew, on the other hand, differentiates each character by the pitch and timber of his voice in "The Flying Trunk." "The Brave Tin Soldier," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Butterfly," "The Flea and the Professor," "The Metal Pig," "The Storks," "The Silver Shilling," and "The Nightingale" round out this collection. Each unabridged story opens with a piano selection that sets the tone for the tale. Sound effects, including rain and cannons, are used appropriately. An outstanding recording of terrific stories, wonderfully told.-Stephanie Bange, Wilmington-Stroop Branch, Dayton Metro Library, OH Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
5
1
Thumbelina and other Fairy Tales
Thumbelina and other Fairy Tales
FREE
with a B&N Audiobooks Subscription
Or Pay
$11.04
$12.00
12.0
In Stock
Editorial Reviews
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940174937536 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Naxos Audiobooks |
| Publication date: | 03/01/2006 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged Selections |
| Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
Videos
From the B&N Reads Blog