Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

[Portuguese] - Uma Marcha De Reis (Livro #2 O Anel Do Feiticeiro)

"“O ANEL DO FEITICEIRO reúne todos os ingredientes para um sucesso instantâneo: tramas, intrigas, mistério, bravos cavaleiros e florescentes relacionamentos repletos de corações partidos, decepções e traições. O livro manterá o leitor entretido por horas e agradará a pessoas de todas as idades. Recomendado para fazer parte da biblioteca permanente de todos os leitores do gênero de fantasia.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos. UMA MARCHA DE REIS nos leva um passo adiante na jornada épica de Thor à sua maturidade, quando ele começa a discernir mais sobre quem ele é, quais são seus poderes, quando ele embarca para se tornar um guerreiro. Depois de escapar do calabouço, Thor fica horrorizado ao saber de outra tentativa de assassinato ao Rei MacGil. Quando MacGil morre, o reino entra em um caos total. Como todos competem pelo trono, na Corte do Rei abundam mais do que nunca: os dramas familiares, as lutas pelo poder, ambição, inveja, violência e traições. Um herdeiro deve ser escolhido de entre os filhos e a antiga Espada do Destino, a fonte de toda a sua energia, dará a chance de ser erguida por alguém novo. Mas tudo isso pode ser derrubado: a arma do crime é recuperada e o cerco se fecha em torno do assassino. Simultaneamente, os MacGils enfrentam uma nova ameaça por parte dos McClouds, que se preparam para atacar novamente no Anel. Thor luta para reconquistar o amor de Gwendolyn, porém talvez não haja tempo: ele recebe a ordem de empacotar suas coisas, e preparar-se com seus camaradas para O Centenar: cem dias esgotantes do inferno ao qual devem sobreviver todos os membros da Legião. A Legião terá de atravessar o desfiladeiro mais além da proteção do Anel, entrar na selva, navegar pelo Mar Tartúvio, até a Ilha da Névoa — da qual dizem que é patrulhada por um dragão — para sua iniciação à maturidade. Poderão eles regressar? O Anel sobreviverá durante sua ausência? E Thor finalmente aprenderá o segredo de seu destino? Com sua ambientação em um mundo sofisticado e sua caracterização de época, UMA MARCHA DE REIS é um conto épico sobre amigos e amantes, rivais e pretendentes, sobre cavaleiros e dragões, intrigas e maquinações políticas, sobre atingir a maioridade, corações partidos, mentira, ambição, e traição. É uma história de honra e coragem, de destinos, de feitiçaria. É uma fantasia que nos leva a um mundo que nunca esqueceremos e que vai interessar a todas as idades e gêneros."

Morgan Rice (Author), Gabriel Vasconcelos (Narrator)

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[German] - Sagenhaftes Mittelalter

"Für die einen ist es die romantische Zeit der Ritter und Burgfräulein, für die anderen eine dunkle Epoche voller Armut und Krankheit. Doch wie war das Mittelalter wirklich? Dieses Hörbuch erzählt von Bauern, Handwerkern und Königen, aber auch von Macht, Kultur und Entdeckungen. Begleite Siegfried, Karl den Großen und Hildegard von Bingen bei ihren spannendsten Erlebnissen und lausche den alten Sagen des Mittelalters."

Ralph Erdenberger (Author), Peter Kaempf (Narrator)

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Vincent in Wonderland: A dark enemy threatens Wonderland, but Alice won’t face it alone.

"11-year-old Vincent van Gogh discovers a curious new world through a tunnel on the moor. A mysterious white rabbit introduces Vincent to Alice, and their quest begins—defeat the dreaded Jabberwock before it consumes all of Wonderland. A slithy tove, an ill-tempered caterpillar, and the Cheshire cat meet them along the path as their adventures take them through fields dancing with flowers, tangled forests, and looking-glass pools. But all is not what it seems in Wonderland, and Vincent may not have—and may not want—what it takes to succeed. Destroying the Jabberwock may cost more than he’s willing to give."

C.E. White (Author), David Pickering (Narrator)

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Fing

"The jaw-achingly funny children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Meet the Meeks! Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn’t enough. She wants more, more, MORE! When Myrtle declares she wants a FING, there’s only one problem… What is a FING? Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a FING? An explosively funny, totally surreal Tall Story about two perfectly nice parents and their unbelievably monstrous daughter from the phenomenal bestselling author David Walliams."

David Walliams, Morgana Robinson (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Nitin Ganatra, Sophie Thompson, Stephen Mangan (Narrator)

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Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex written by Sam Copeland, read by Rhashan Stone. 'The modern masterpiece' - Daily Telegraph When dad's business takes a sudden turn for the worse, the McGuffin family face the terrible prospect of having to sell their house and move in with Aunt Brenda and her seventeen cats (and wooden leg). Only Charlie and best friends Flora, Mohsen and Wogan can save the day. If they can break into the fortress-like offices of Van Der Gruyne Industries and recover the McGuffins' stolen gold, maybe Charlie won't have to move away after all. Trouble is, the pressure is getting to Charlie, making it harder for him to control when he changes into an animal - and harder still to change back. Can Charlie's friends help him master his powers once and for all, or will he end up stuck as a pigeon forever . . . ? The second book in this middle grade series perfect for David Walliams fans is a hilarious blend of humour and heart, brilliantly illustrated by Sarah Horne. 'So good you'll cluck with laughter' - Pamela Butchart"

Sam Copeland (Author), Rhashan Stone (Narrator)

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The Little Town of Marrowville

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Little Town of Marrowville written and read by John Robertson. In a town surrounded by deadly mist, and filled with oddities, two young siblings become orphans. And that's the best thing that's happened to them all day. Howard Howard was a Wrecker (a brute and bully by profession) who was brutal and bullish to his children - Aubrey and Aubrey's Sister. Howard Howard deserved to be turned into mince, and thanks to a mysterious duo called The Grinders, that's exactly what happened to Howard Howard. Hunted by the police and their father's gang of Wreckers, the siblings find some new friends to help keep them safe: a talented burglar named Charlie (who has no bones, but a great moustache) and a sword-wielding assassin named Calo (who has a sword, duh.) In a town already revelling in its own chaos and with new dangers around every corner, Aubrey's Sister and Aubrey stumble into a world of secrets, myths and monsters."

John Robertson (Author), John Robertson (Narrator)

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The Serendipity of Flightless Things

"This middle grade, magical-realism novel from the author of The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel is about an Irish girl who is sent to a mysterious town in Virginia to live with her long-lost mother, and is Alice Hoffman's Nightbird meets Claire Legrand's The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls! Amidst the 1971 Troubles between the Irish Republican Army and Northern Ireland, twelve-year-old Finn lives in a world of her own of fairy tales. Raised by her grandmother, Nuala, who is the village storyteller, Finn spends her days playing make-believe in the forest, weaving tall tales to tell her friend Darcy, longing to go to the island of Inis Eala to meet the swans there, and waiting for her father to return from the war. She's long since stopped believing in happy endings and miracles, preferring to believe instead in serendipity, or 'happy mistakes.' While Nuala revels in the safety and routine of their quiet village life, spunky Finn craves adventure . . . something that comes to her more quickly than expected. When Darcy becomes lost at sea and Nuala suddenly passes away, Finn is shipped off to the affluent town of Starlight Valley, Virginia, to live with her long-lost mother, Aoife, and half-sister, Posy-Kate. Finn is initially excited to get to know her newfound family, but she can't help but notice that things are a bit unusual. The town is encircled by thorn trees, and even stranger is Aoife's house, where the walls are covered with swan feathers and decorated with swan heads--and Aoife's shoes appear to be made out of swan bills. Finn tries to ignore the sinking feeling that something isn't right, but she starts to believe that what's happening isn't random. Instead, it's taken directly from one of her grandmother's famous folktales, The Children of Lir, where a scorned mother turns all of her children into swans. But Finn stopped believing in those stories a long time ago . . . could they actually be true?"

Fiadhnait Moser (Author), Heather O'Neill (Narrator)

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The Butterfly Circus

"A spellbinding, timeless and beautifully told adventure about two sisters and their journey to find each other again. Sisters Tansy and Belle are the stars of the grand finale of a circus show; a dazzling and perfectly timed trapeze act where they soar through the air like shimmering butterflies. One night, desperate to impress her older sister, Tansy attempts a spectacular jump and falls. Now terrified of heights, all Tansy can do is watch from below while Belle shines above. But when Belle mysteriously vanishes and Tansy’s shadow miraculously comes to life, Tansy discovers that the courage she needs to rescue her sister may have been inside her all along."

Francesca Armour-Chelu (Author), Becky Wright (Narrator)

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Pearl

"Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Molly Idle dazzles with an original mermaid tale about how small, persistent actions can achieve great things. Sometimes the tiniest light can shine the brightest! Like the other mermaids of the deep, Pearl longs to care for the endless beaches, coral reefs, and towering kelp forests of her vast ocean world. So when her mother asks her to tend to a mere grain of sand, Pearl is heartbroken. It takes all her patience and determination to discover how even the littlest mermaid can transform the world. Caldecott Honor-winning author and artist Molly Idle has masterfully crafted a modern classic in this mesmerizing tale about the immense power of small actions."

Molly Idle (Author), Kella Kennedy, Kim Mai Guest (Narrator)

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The Little Human

"Three Steps from a Mermaid's Heart Amaya longs to swim in the sea and on her tenth birthday she finally gets her wish. Unfortunately, as these stories often go, getting her wish may be more than Amaya's heart can handle. The Little Human is a modern story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Fans of classic fairytales and strong female characters will enjoy this imaginative adventure that centers science, curiosity, and every person's right to choose their own destiny."

Marti Dumas (Author), Meghan Crawford (Narrator)

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The Doomspell (The Doomspell Trilogy Book 1)

"The first volume in Cliff McNish's bestselling debut trilogy. In a blaze of light, rush of wind and scrabble of claws, Rachel and Eric are ripped through the wall and hurtled on to another world. Like thousands of other children before them, they have been snatched away by the Witch. But this time the Witch has met her match. Rachel discovers that she has extraordinary gifts: she can transform herself into a feather, or fly on an owl's back, just as the Witch can. The Witch is excited she has found someone to use for her own evil purposes. But for the Witch's victims, Rachel is their only hope. Read by Siân Phillips Music by Peter Rinne with Andrew Butler Abridged by Patricia Saunders Original text © Cliff McNish 2000 © Doomspell Books 2019"

Cliff McNish (Author), Siân Phillips (Narrator)

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The Wizard's Promise (The Doomspell Trilogy Book 3)

"The final volume in Cliff McNish's bestselling debut trilogy. The magic of all children has been released. Throughout the skies of Earth they swoop, crossing continents, changing shape, diving to the ocean depths and playing the deadly new spell-games. Rachel bides her time, watching the skies for what she knows will happen - the invasion of the Witches. But when it comes it is not in the way anyone expects, and there is also a new enemy - the huge, terrifying Gridda-breed. To confront them will require all of Rachel's and her brother Eric's skill and courage, as they embark on a journey that takes them to Ool, home of the Witches - a world where mountains move and breathe, the sun never pierces the clouds and the snows are alive. Read by Siân Phillips Music by Peter Rinne with Andrew Butler Abridged by Patricia Saunders Original text © Cliff McNish 2003 © Doomspell Books 2019"

Cliff McNish (Author), Siân Phillips (Narrator)

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