The Book Whisperer

All students should learn not only to read, but also to love reading. The author, a sixth-grade language arts teacher, shares her success at motivating students to become voracious, involved readers. Hillary Huber and Sean Runnette both bring their own interpretation to the text. Runnette's deep, assured voice is both informative and accessible. Huber, who narrates the bulk of the book, has a brighter tone that focuses on motivating listeners to implement the book's suggestions. She is clear and emotive, and complements Runnett's more professorial tone. There are some dry patches in the book, but Huber and Runnette do an effective job of making it as engaging as they can. R.I.G. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine