Written by Robert Newton Peck - Performed by Amon Purinton - Unabridged Fiction - 2 LIBRARY EDITION COMPACT DISCS - 1.5 hours

Publisher, Audio Bookshelf (January 2001)

NOTE: LIBRARY EDITIONS are packaged in a sturdy, durable outer vinyl case that stands up to years of repeated use designed for library and rental circulation. Albums are shelvable, space-efficient, with at-a-glance spine titles.

"Young actor Amon Purinton touches the hearts and the funny bones of listeners in this unabridged reading. The child narrator for this version makes the story more personal." --School Library Journal

"Perfect typecasting with the youthful Purinton makes Soup a treasure." --Booklist

"Audiences of all ages will identify with Soup. Adults will feel nostalgic, young people will feel like part of the gang and may seek other titles in the series." --AudioFile

Third-grader Rob and his friend Soup are the source of nonstop mischief. Set in rural Vermont in the 1920's, Soup sets the stage for some funny and poignant episodes for kids growing up - bullies at school, a very proper church matron is put in her place by the two and a local junk dealer catches them trying to cheat him. The old barrel and the chicken coop mishap is a favorite scene. Some things never change and mischief is one of them. Otherwise, it is interesting for young listeners to hear of the differences between today and growing up poor on a Vermont farm.