Books from the Wolfner Library
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Adult
“Jawbone Holler” by Mace Thornton (DBC29303)
Narrated by Tom Steever (10 hours, 20 minutes)
Perry Adams has hit rock bottom, fed by the demons of too much alcohol and not enough patience. Hard knocks are driving his decision to skedaddle. Perry is the bane of his Indiana hometown and his only choice is to pack a saddlebag. The great-great-grandson of a pirate, Perry desires a fresh start far from the clutches of his abusive father. Adult. Some strong language. Some violence.
“A Month of Doomsdays” by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone (DBC29309)
Narrated by Rick Wallis (9 hours, 56 minutes)
Former lawman Ty Brannigan tries to rope in some skittish cattle rustlers at his family ranch and uncovers a nest of scheming bank robbers. Looks like he's going to need a bigger rope. Adult. Violence.
“Coldiron” by J.S. Perry (DBC30976)
Narrated by Anne Rottmann (10 hours, 42 minutes)
Fulton Missouri residents Sarah and Ruth discover the story of Samantha Coldiron's flight from the man trying to kill her, and a series of mishaps in a quest for life-saving salt at the end of the Civil War led to a cache of gold that's never been recovered, as far as they know. Adult. Some violence.
“The Rose of Washington Square: A Novel of Rose O’Neill, Creator of the Kewpie Doll” by Pat Wahler (DBC32943)
Narrated by Laramie Thompson (11 hours, 34 minutes)
Self-taught artist Rose O'Neill leaves the Midwest for New York in 1893, determined to become an illustrator in a field dominated by males.
Mindful of her duty to the impoverished family she left behind, Rose's obligations require her to yield to the men who hold the reins of her career; as well as the men she grows to love. Adult.
“Skywalks: Robert Gordon’s untold story of Hallmark’s Kansas City Disaster” by R. Eli Paul. (DBC32947)
Narrated by Carol Scott (10 hours, 57 minutes)
In 1981 the suspended walkways or skywalks in Kansas City's Hyatt Regency hotel fell and killed 114 people. Representing the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against those who designed, built, inspected, owned, and managed the hotel, Gordon was tenacious in uncovering damaging facts. But when the case was settled out from under Gordon, he turned to another medium to get the truth out: a quixotic book project that consumed the rest of his life. Adult. Some violence.
“Historic Tales of St. Louis” by Mark Zeman (DBC32979)
Narrated by Jackie Goldammer (6 hours, 21 minutes)
St. Louis may be known as the Gateway to the West, but its history holds many stories buried through time that show a different side. Discover which Hollywood leading man and heartthrob originated the custom of leaving a chocolate on a hotel pillow. Learn which high school was named after a senator who was nearly beaten to death on the senate floor. Puzzle over the lavish dinner party held in a sewer, and be amazed to find a masterpiece hidden in the ceiling of a U-Haul building. Adult.
Youth
“Imaginary Fiends” by Izzy B. (DBC30981)
Narrated by Donna White (9 minutes)
Since the day he was imagined, Mr. Thrumpkin and Harry were the best of friends, but now, Mr. Thrumpkin could only watch as Harry slowly slipped away. Mr. Thrumpkin does what all imaginary friends do when they're no longer needed. He goes to the streets... to the back alleys... to the place where imaginary friends become imaginary fiends. Does Mr. Thrumpkin have what it takes to be an Imaginary Fiend, or will he remember his vow to be a forever friend and not a fiend? For preschool to grade 2
“Aurora Plays the Part” by Tessa Roehl (DBC33005)
Narrated by Lesley LePage (1 hour, 21 minutes)
Princess Aurora doesn't even know she's a princess! She's lived her entire life in a cottage in the forest with her Aunts. She is thankful for her
animal friends and the birds that sing with her, but she longs for some adventure. When she meets a young girl who is part of a traveling troupe of actors, Aurora’s whole world opens up. For grades 2-4
“Ghosts” by Raina Telgemeier (DBC33015)
Narrated by Audie Cline (2 hours, 32 minutes)
Catrina's family is moving to Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bah a de la Luna. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister's sake -- and her own. For grades 4-7
“Troubling Tonsils” by Aaron Reynolds (DBC33025)
Narrated by Anne Seigfried Kovar (51 minutes)
Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you're ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Charlie Marmot and the particular pickle he found himself in. For grades 2-4
“A Tour of the Human Body” by Jennifer Berne (DBC33037)
Narrated by Kurt Parsons (29 minutes)
From our eyes to our toes, kids will find out what makes the human body tick in this engaging STEM nonfiction book. They'll discover that our hearts beat 100,000 times a day, which equals 36 MILLION times a year. And that our tongue's 8,000 taste buds can detect only 5 flavors. And that we have 60,000 miles of blood vessels, enough to circle the world more than twice! For grades K-3
“Alohalani… Welcomes Change” by Tricia Orscheln (DBC33058)
Narrated by Tricia Orscheln (19 minutes)
"Lani," who is making a big move from her hometown in Missouri to the beautiful island of Kauai. This change causes Lani to experience some anxiety along the way, and she must learn how best to manage that feeling. Along with learning about the language and culture of Kauai, children reading this book will learn a mindfulness technique that they, and their parents, can implement to manage anxiety in everyday life. For grades K-3