Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Rama

"In the classic style of the great epic storytellers, Newbery Honor-winning author Jamake Highwater breathes new life into the ancient literary traditions of India. With non-stop action, powerful superheroes, and evil monsters, Rama is an exciting introduction to the richness of The Ramayana."

Jamake Highwater (Author), George Guidall (Narrator)

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The Dark Lord of Derkholm

"A humorous fantasy adventure from the Godmother of fantasy, Diana Wynne Jones. Winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children’s Literature in 1999. A humorous fantasy from Diana Wynne Jones. In a world next door to ours, the tourist industry is devastating the population by its desire to experience all the fantasy clichés – Dark Lords, impoverished villages, dragons etc. The Head of the University resolves to shut the tours down; the only problem being the ruthless tour-master – and his all-powerful demons. To save them all, the incompetent wizard Derk is appointed as Dark Lord in the hope that he will ruin the tours, and sure enough proceeds to fail at everything due to his general uselessness. But can failing at everything lead to a win this time?"

Diana Wynne Jones (Author), Jonathan Broadbent (Narrator)

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The Boy and the Samurai

"“‘I hate Samurais, I hate Samurais,’ I muttered to myself as I made my way back to the little temple. The words made a chant that I could not keep in step with. ‘I hate Samurais … I hate Samurais,’ I kept singing until I was home. Suddenly I realized that I was whole, that I hadn’t lost my head, that Saru was still Saru …”—from The Boy and the Samurai   With feudal wars raging through the Japanese countryside, it is no place for children, particularly homeless orphans like six-year-old Saru, who grow up fast and hard in the cold city. When begging does not fill his stomach, stealing and cunning do the trick. The only warmth Saru knows is from a kindly priest who allows him to sleep under his little Shinto shrine in the winter, and Neko, his adopted kitten. Living day-by-day, Saru gives little thought to the future or the course his life might take.   But Saru’s fortunes change overnight when he meets a Samurai soldier in need of something only he—and his street skills—can provide.   “Readers will be rapidly absorbed by Haugaard’s chronicle of far-reaching friendship and tragedy …”—Booklist"

Erik Christian Haugaard (Author), George Guidall (Narrator)

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[German] - Pimpi und Waldhase: Der Zauberlöwenzahn

"War heute nicht etwas Besonderes? Aber ja, Pimpi und Waldhase wollten einen Ausflug zur anderen Seite des Waldes machen. Das war nicht ungefährlich, doch es sollte dort Zauberlöwenzahn wachsen. Außer der Hasenzauberin Ulla, die dort wohnte, hatte ihn noch nie jemand zu Gesicht bekommen. Die beiden Freunde aber waren neugierig und wollten unbedingt wissen, was es damit auf sich hatte. Vielleicht verlieh der Zauberlöwenzahn ihnen geheimnisvolle Kräfte? Oder es gingen damit sogar Wünsche in Erfüllung? Doch halt: Im dunklen Teil des Waldes lauerte der Fuchs. Sie brauchten einen guten Plan, um unbeschadet an seinem Bau vorbeizukommen. Sie überlegten sich, wie sie das anstellen konnten, und spürten ein ängstliches Kribbeln im Bauch. Aber schließlich hatten sie eine gute Idee, ja, so könnte es klappen ... Märchenhafte spannende, aber auch lustige Geschichte mit tollen Liedern zum Mitsingen für die ganz jungen Hörer!"

Vivien Sand (Author), Elmar Gunsch (Narrator)

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[German] - Die schönsten Märchen aus Italien

"Inhalt: Die beiden Fürstenkinder von Monteleone, Von den sieben Brüdern, die Zaubergaben hatten, Vom Räuber, der einen Hexenkopf hatte, Der Herrgott, St. Peter und der Schmied, Die jüngste klügste Kaufmannstochter, Von der schönen Wirtstochter, Der Teufel heiratet drei Schwestern, Der böse Schulmeister und die wandernde Königstochter, Die vier kunstreichen Brüder, Von den Zwillingsbrüdern."

Laura Gonzenbach (Author), Jürgen Fritsche (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Érase una vez la Vida

"¿Cuánto dura la vida? ¿De dónde viene? ¿Qué es la vida? Una corriente de energía que recorre todo el universo. Que es la vida ¿Un viento que sopla donde quiere? ¿Una oleada de generosidad que promete alegría, paz y felicidad? Escucha el cuento de hadas de la Vida, como la ciencia del don gratuito de uno mismo. ¡Hay más alegría en dar que en recibir, dijo un cierto Jesús de Nazaret! Érase una vez un cuento de hadas ..."

Andrea Marinelli, Jean Claude Mandatville, Suor Nikodema Babula (Author), Nora Roitberg (Narrator)

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The Yellow Fairy Book: How to Tell a True Princess

"From 1889 to 1910, Scottish author and journalist Andrew Lang collected more than four hundred fairy tales from sources throughout the world. Organized into twelve volumes, he distinguished each by the color of the book cover. The books were immensely popular and helped change the public notion that fairy tales were unsuitable for young readers. Included in this audiobook is 'How to Tell a True Princess' from The Yellow Fairy Book. Originally written by Hans Christian Anderson under the title 'The Princess and the Pea,' this is the story of a prince and his quest to find a true princess. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization."

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Robin Eller (Narrator)

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The Orange Fairy Book: The Frog and the Lion Fairy

"From 1889 to 1910, Scottish author and journalist Andrew Lang collected more than four hundred fairy tales from sources throughout the world. Organized into twelve volumes, he distinguished each by the color of the book cover. The books were immensely popular and helped change the public notion that fairy tales were unsuitable for young readers. Included in this audiobook is 'The Frog and the Lion Fairy' from The Orange Fairy Book. Originally written by Madame d'Aulnoy, this is the story of a queen who is kidnapped by the wicked Fairy Lioness. She fears that her husband, the king, will never know of what becomes of her. The one day, she rescues a small frog who is much more than he seems … Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization."

Madame D’Aulnoy (Author), Luke Daniels (Narrator)

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Spook's: Alice: Book 12

"A lot of dark stuff happened when I was young that I‘ve never even told to my dearest friend, Tom Ward. Dark and scary things I hoped I had left behind for ever . . . Over the years, Alice has fought evil side by side with the Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward. But now Alice is alone – in the realm of the dark. And the creatures she has helped to banish there, now have the chance to take their revenge. Alice must seek the final weapon needed to destroy the Fiend for good. If she fails, the world will fall into despair and darkness. If she succeeds, it means facing her own death at the hands of her dearest friend. But can she prevent the darkness from overtaking her over completely . . . ? The penultimate instalment of the Wardstone Chronicles follows Alice, Thomas Ward’s loyal companion, to the most terrifying place of all."

Joseph Delaney (Author), Annie Hemingway (Narrator)

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[French] - Il etait une fois la Vie

"Combien de temps dure la vie? D'où vient-il? Où achetez-vous? Qu'est-ce que la vie? Un courant d'énergie qui traverse tout l'univers? Un vent qui souffle là où il veut? Un élan de générosité qui promet la joie, la paix et le bonheur? Écoutez le conte de fées de la Vie comm la science du don gratuit de soi. Il y a plus de joie à donner qu'à recevoir, a déclaré un certain Jésus de Nazareth! Il était une fois un conte de fées..."

Andrea Marinelli, Jean Claude Mandatville, Suor Nikodema Babula (Author), Ada Touré, Marie-France Fieschi (Narrator)

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[Italian] - La favola della vita

"Quanto dura la vita? Da dove viene? Dove si acquista? Che cos’è la Vita? Una corrente di energia che percorre tutto l’universo. Che cos’è la vita? Un vento che soffia dove vuole? Uno slancio di generosità che promette gioia, pace e felicità? Ascolta la favola della vita, come SCIENZA DELLA GRATUITA’. C’è più gioia a dare che a ricevere, diceva un certo Gesù di Nazareth! C’era una volta una favola…"

Andrea Marinelli, Sr. Nikodema Babula (Author), Francesca Zucchero (Narrator)

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Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1, #2, and #3: #1: Professor Gargoyle, #2: The Slither Sisters,

"Strange things are happening at Lovecraft Middle School. Rats are leaping from lockers. Students are disappearing.  The school library is a labyrinth of secret corridors. And the science teacher is acting very peculiar - in fact, he just might be a monster-in-disguise.  Twelve-year-old Robert Arthur knew that seventh grade was going to be weird, but this is ridiculous!   Professor Gargoyle (Volume I in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series) is full of bizarre beasts, strange mysteries, and nonstop adventure. You won't believe your ears! This second novel in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series begins right where Professor Gargoyle ended. Seventh-grader Robert Arthur has discovered that two of his classmates are actually sinister snake-women in disguise. Even worse, his new middle school is full of "gates" to a terrifying alternate dimension - a haunted mansion full of strange spirits and monstrous beasts. For Robert to protect his teachers and classmates, he'll need to return to this haunted dimension with his best friends Glenn and Karina. Can they uncover the secrets of Lovecraft Middle School before it's too late?   DON'T BE FOOLED by his friendly smile, his perfect manners, or his shiny red apple. Student council president Howard Mergler is actually a sinister bug-monster in disguise-and he's summoning swarms of roaches, wasps, fleas, and head lice into the corridors of Lovecraft Middle School!  Twelve-year-old Robert Arthur is the only student who can stop him--but he'll need help from his best friends: the school bully, the school ghost, and an extremely courageous two-headed rat.   Teacher's Pest, the third novel in the Lovecraft Middle School series, begins right where Professor Gargoyle and The Slither Sisters ended-with more action, more adventure, and more outrageous monsters!"

Charles Gilman (Author), Kristoffer Tabori (Narrator)

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