PIPER GREEN AND THE FAIRY TREE: TOO MUCH GOOD LUCK

Narrator Tavia Gilbert has the vocal spunk and enthusiasm to keep up with self-proclaimed "motor mouth" Piper Green. With her child-friendly, high-pitched voice, Gilbert is tuned in to Piper and sounds equally excited about each of Piper's various pieces of good luck--from her newly painted lime-green bedroom to a perfect strawberry and a freshly lost tooth. Gilbert's voice turns grumbling and mournful when Piper's luck starts to turn, especially upon the arrival of a new student in her class. Gilbert maintains a brisk pace throughout and is also believable as an exasperated mother, advice-giving neighbor, and authoritative teacher. Young listeners will listen and relisten as Piper navigates luck and friendship on Peek-a-Boo Island. A.R. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2016]