Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Twisted Christmas Trilogy Boxed Set (Complete Series, The: Books 1-3): A Dark Fantasy Boxed Set

"ONE VICTORIAN CITY. ONE MAGICAL UPRISING. ONE BOY CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE. A dark Victorian fantasy adventure you won’t be able to put down. Fate has never been kind to twelve-year-old Toby. Not when he was abandoned on the steps of a workhouse as a baby. Nor when he escaped into the magical underworld that hides in London’s shadows. But when the futures of thousands of lives come to rest in his hands, Toby quickly realises that perhaps fate had a good reason. Perhaps it was preparing him. As the peacekeeper between both worlds, human and magic, can he find the inner strength to become a hero or does fate have darker intentions? This complete set contains all three books in The Twisted Christmas Trilogy about a young boy, an old man and a spellbinding troupe of magical performers, written by bestselling author Daniel Parsons. Over 16 hours of magic, mischief and cinematic creatures.   This Boxed Set Includes Book One: The Winter Freak Show Book Two: Face of a Traitor Book Three: The Wrath of Oberon   What Readers Are Saying About the Series ★★★★★ “A Christmas tale with a dark but magical twist which I thought was great.” ★★★★★ “A delightful combination of Charles Dickens, The Santa Clause, and The Polar Express.” ★★★★★ “I'm 70 and enjoyed it as much as I would have at 10.” ★★★★★ “I wished I'd read it slower to enjoy it longer - it really is THAT good.”   The Twisted Christmas Trilogy is a fast-paced thrill-ride loaded with heart-warming charm, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skulduggery Pleasant and A Series of Unfortunate Events. Pick up The Twisted Christmas Trilogy to discover this white-knuckle adventure today!"

Daniel Parsons (Author), Wink Taylor (Narrator)

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Never After: The Stolen Slippers

"Discover a new middle-grade fantasy saga from Melissa de la Cruz, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Descendants series, with Never After: The Stolen Slippers, where real life and fairy tales collide! Tossed back into the not-so-familiar fairy-tale world of Never After, Filomena Jefferson-Cho and her friends set off on another adventure . . . this time in search of Cinderella’s glass slipper. Or rather, glass slippers. It turns out the classic story of Cinderella is full of lies—starting with how Cinderella herself is far from the innocent heroine everyone thinks she is. She is manipulative and cunning—willing to do anything to be the princess of Eastphalia. The real heroines of her story are her “wicked” stepsisters, Hortense and Beatrice, who aren’t actually wicked at all! With the help of the dashing Jack Stalker, adorable Alastair, and glamorous Gretel, Filomena must track down the slippers, which may be the key to a certain mysterious prophecy . . . And when Filomena and Beatrice get tossed into the Beast’s dungeon, all hope seems to be lost. Will the conniving Cinderella shatter everyone’s hopes for a true un-twisted ending? Or will Filomena and her friends secure the happily ever after Cinderella’s stepsisters deserve? A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press"

Melissa De La Cruz (Author), Imani Jade Powers (Narrator)

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The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess

"There's trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken's shenanigans? The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort's royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help protecting her very cute sea goats from being eaten by a very greedy kraken. But the princesses and the Goat Avenger quickly realize that fighting underwater can be tough for land dwellers, and only the mermaid Princess Posy can save the day. Can the masked heroes help her learn that being a princess means more than just being nice-it means speaking up? An ode to using your voice (along with a kelp-tree swing or two), this newest installment in the New York Times best-selling series is a splish-splashing good time."

Dean Hale, Shannon Hale (Author), Julia Whelan (Narrator)

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Llama on Holiday

"Laugh-out-loud funny and a wonderful story about finding your voice. I loved it! – David Walliams ‘Anarchically silly fun!' – Guardian Sidesplitting middle grade comedy, with serious heart (and one very funny llama). Illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the official illustrator for World Book Day 2022. Yasmin is starting secondary school soon – and her talking toy best friend Levi is well excited about it! They’ll get to continue their Guardian Llama missions to help kids with their problems, just like how Levi helped Yasmin find her voice. Secretly though, Yasmin is worried that people will think she’s weird for carrying a toy llama around, and maybe it isn’t the best idea for Levi to come with her . . . But with a family seaside holiday promising lots of beachside thrills to distract her, Yasmin is ready to have fun with Levi and her (human) best friend Ezra. Except something’s up with Yasmin’s cousin Omar and soon, finding out what – turns out to be one of Yasmin and Levi’s toughest missions yet. Another hilarious adventure full of drama and dodgems – and along the way, Yasmin learns she’s not the only one who’s worried about being weird!"

Annabelle Sami (Author), Ambreen Razia (Narrator)

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The Exposed (Animorphs #27)

"The Animorphs have one true ally in their battle against the Yeerks: the sentient androids known as the Chee. So when theydiscover that the Chee -- including their friend Erek -- are in trouble, they have no choice but to help.But the Chee's problem is much deeper than anything the kids could have imagined. It's hidden in the ocean. So far down thatno human has ever travelled there and survived. The Animorphs realize what will happen if Visser Three discovers the valuablesecrets of the Chee. One of which is the existence of the Animorphs..."

K. A. Applegate (Author), Emily Ellet (Narrator)

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The Experiment (Animorphs #28)

"The Yeerks have decided to try a little experiment. They've decided that if they can develop a way to make people more 'willing'to be infested, they can speed up Earth's invasion. So the Yeerks try to invent a substance that will take away the human ability tomake a decision. A substance that will eliminate free will.Now the Animorphs are not only faced with trying to slow down the Yeerks' invasion, but they also have to put an end to thegenetic testing on a small group of humans. This time there's only one chance to stop the Yeerks. And if anything goes wrong, it'sall over..."

K. A. Applegate (Author), Adam Verner (Narrator)

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A Comb of Wishes

"Set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellow’s spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callender’s Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidicker’s Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Ever since her mother’s death, Kela feels every bit as broken as the shards of glass, known as “mermaid’s tears,” that sparkle on the Caribbean beaches of St. Rita. So when Kela and her friend Lissy stumble across an ancient-looking comb in a coral cave, with all she’s already lost, Kela can’t help but bring home her very own found treasure.  Far away, deep in the cold ocean, the mermaid Ophidia can feel that her comb has been taken. And despite her hatred of all humans, her magic requires that she make a bargain: the comb in exchange for a wish. But what Kela wants most is for her mother to be alive. And a wish that big will exact an even bigger price… Don’t miss the novel that Newbery-winning author Kelly Barnhill calls “one of the most promising works of fiction in a long time”!"

Lisa Stringfellow (Author), Bahni Turpin (Narrator)

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The Supernatural Society

""Monsters have never been so much fun." -Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series "Frightening and fun!" -Neil Patrick Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Magic Misfits Readers will be scared silly in this spooky and hilarious middle grade series starter about a town chock-full of monsters and the kids who must unravel centuries of secrets to save it. Will Hunter thought his life couldn't get any worse: - His parents just got divorced, - His best (and only) friend now is his dog, Fitz, - And his mom moved them from New York City to the middle-of-nowhere town called East Emerson. But Will was wrong-things are about to get way worse. Because East Emerson is filled with a whole lot of monsters, and he's the only person who can see them. When all the town pets (including Fitz) go missing, Will suspects there's something sinister going on. So he joins forces with outcast Ivy and super-smart Linus to uncover the ancient secrets of East Emerson. Besides, nothing bad could happen when three sixth graders team up against monsters, magic, myths, and mad science . . . right? Read all the books in The Supernatural Society series! The Supernatural Society Curse of the Werewolves"

Rex Ogle (Author), Timothy Andrés Pabon (Narrator)

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The Mapmakers

"Brought to you by Puffin. Return to the spellbinding world of Cordelia Hatmaker in this soaring magical sequel to The Hatmakers. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter. Ever since Cordelia discovered the hidden map in her father's precious telescope, she's been searching the streets of London by starlight and trying to uncover its secrets. She's sure that her missing father is out there somewhere, and that if she follows his map, she'll finally discover the truth about his disappearance. She never expects to stumble upon a secret society of Mapmakers - or to learn that magic isn't limited to the few Maker families, but is instead is all around, if you just know where to look . . . But danger is lurking around every corner, and Cordelia must convince the rival Maker families to work together for once - not only to bring her father home, but to save the very essence of magic itself . . . A gorgeous adventure from exceptional new storytelling talent, Tamzin Merchant. Praise for The Hatmakers 'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle 'Imaginative' The Times 'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James 'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll 'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' Kirkus 'A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail' The Bookseller © Tamzin Merchant 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Tamzin Merchant (Author), Tamzin Merchant (Narrator)

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Five Fantastic Love Monster Stories

"Five fantastic, heart-tingling stories featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies! Brilliantly read by David Walliams and Sarah Hadland. It can be tough being the only monster in Cutesville, but – with a little encouragement from his friends – Love Monster is always ready to step out of his comfort zone and into adventure! Featuring an instantly charming main character, who will appeal to adults and children alike, this fun-filled collection brings together five fantastic stories: Love Monster Love Monster and the Perfect Present Love Monster and the Last Chocolate Love Monster and the Scary Something Love Monster and the Extremely Big Wave"

Rachel Bright (Author), David Walliams, Sarah Hadland (Narrator)

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Classics for Kids

"Children of all ages will adore this audiobook collection of some of the most notable stories in history. Listen to tales from the Grimm brothers, journey through the jungle with Mowgli in The Jungle Book, embrace youth with Wendy in Peter Pan, and run across pastures in Black Beauty."

J. M. Barrie, The Brothers Grimm (Author), George Newbern, Gildart Jackson, Jeff Harding, Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Асино лето

"Девочка с непривычным для многих именем Прасковья (окружающие зовут её Асей) приезжает в детский оздоровительный лагерь и встречается там… с гномами и другими необыкновенными персонажами. К сожалению, по косвенной вине Аси один мальчик может лишиться возможности ходить. Врачи бессильны, и надо что-то делать! Есть трудный, но чудодейственный способ ему помочь. Несмотря на сложность задачи, Ася самоотверженно пытается её решить. На помощь девочке приходят и сказочные существа, и ребята. Прослушайте аудиоверсию повести, которая учит любить, дружить, быть преданным, ответственным, уметь жертвовать собой ради других. Вы в очередной раз убедитесь, что даже самые трудные, самые, казалось бы, невероятные дела можно осилить всем вместе, стоит только начать! Книга Тамары Михеевой отмечена национальной премией в области детской литературы «Заветная мечта». Исполняет Татьяна Манетина. Производство студии MDM-Vision. Генеральный продюсер Андрей Лобзов. Режиссёр Виктория Козельцева. Продюсер постпродакшн Наталья Табачная. Использована композиция «Call to Adventure» Кевина Маклеода (Kevin MacLeod) с сайта: www.incompetech.com"

тамара михеева (Author), татьяна манетина (Narrator)

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