Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Following in the tradition of J. K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, Kimmy Schmidt is an exciting new voice in middle-grade fantasy adventure. This debut will change the way boys and girls everywhere see the world -- and each other! Penn dreads the day that he will start to become a monster, but it's inevitable. The youngest of his tribe in Greemulax, he knows that as boys become men, they turn into powerful, hairy blue creatures called Grabagorns, and that their solemn vow is to never again be weak. Legend has it that dragons all but destroyed Greemulax years ago during a terrible time known as the Great Scorch. Not one of the tight-knit community's girls or women survived, and the men, ruled by Grabagorn Prime, have lived in mourning and anger ever since. But when one of Penn's dragon traps catches a real live girl named Kristy, he starts to question everything he thought was true. Together, Penn and Kristy set off on an adventure that will take them to a tugboat in a tree and through a treacherous lake of pudding, toward a candy forest guarded by dragons that might hold the answers they seek. The more time they spend with each other, however, the faster Penn transforms into the monster he fears, and the more Kristy seems to fade away into nothing. Can they reach their destination before it's too late?

Kimmy Schmidt (Author), Ellie Kemper (Narrator)

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The Infinity Year of Avalon James

A young girl and her best friend hope to receive magical powers the year they turn ten in this enchanting middle-grade novel. Avalon James and Atticus Brightwell have a secret-one that they aren't allowed to discuss with anyone. This secret is shared between two best friends. When you and your best friend turn ten years old magical things are said to happen. You both will receive some kind of magical power. It can be a power you can call on time and time again. Or it can be a power that comes once when you need it most. It's your Infinity Year and the possibilities are endless. After a year of bullying at school and watching her family be torn apart, Avalon is depending on her magical ability appearing soon to help. The clock is ticking toward her eleventh birthday, which would be the end of her powers, and Avalon's hopes are running high. Will she and Atticus get the powers they so desperately want and need?

Dana Middleton (Author), Caitlin Kelly (Narrator)

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Freya's Child

What would a parent do to save their child? Fight the dead? Defy the gods? Helen Gunn moves to the Wirral Peninsula, England, with her estranged husband, Robert and their three year old daughter, Charlotte to try and save the marriage. Within days of moving into their new home, Charlotte begins talking to an invisible friend and strange shadows roam the house threatening the families safety. Soon, Helen must face a parent's worst nightmare in order to save her daughter's soul. Einaar had never questioned the old gods. He came to England with his young family to try and start a new life, farming the land and living in peace, but when an illness sweeps through his village, killing without mercy and his child is blamed, he must save his daughter from his own people and the sacrifice they demand. An archaeological dig has unearthed a forgotten Norse village. There is no record of this village ever existing. Why was it utterly destroyed? A long lost secret has been unearthed. The gods have awoken. A supernatural, historical thriller moving between present day and the 10th century, when Vikings walked these lands.

P.J. Roscoe (Author), P.J. Roscoe (Narrator)

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Aladdin

Disney Press (Author), Emily O'brien (Narrator)

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A Fiery Friendship

Lions, and tigers, and bears, not quite! This "fast-paced series opener" (Kirkus Reviews) tells the origin story of the world's most iconic Good Witch, Glinda, as she embarks on a brave adventure in Oz against the Wicked Witches. On her Declaration Day, a day meant for celebration and happiness, Glinda's peaceful life in Oz is shattered when her mother is imprisoned for practicing forbidden Magic. As she is ripped from her home by a fearsome bounty hunter sent by Aphidina, the Witch of the South, Glinda soon uncovers a startling truth: the Oz she's always known is not good and right-it's a world governed by the wickedest of the wicked, overrun with tyranny, corruption, and dark power. And Glinda's mother? She is actually a high-ranking member of a secret society whose mission is to overthrow the four Wicked Witches and set the stage for the return of the rightful ruler of Oz. With the help of a feisty, purple-haired girl named Locasta, Glinda sets across the unforgiving landscape to rescue her mother. They are soon joined by Ben, a revolutionary New Yorker, and a mysterious girl called Shade. Armed with their individual gifts, these unlikely heroes mount an epic attack on Aphidina to free Glinda's mother…and save the future of Oz from the Wickeds before it's too late.

Lisa Fiedler (Author), Jorjeana Marie (Narrator)

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Krampus and the Thief of Christmas: A Christmas Novel

Krampus Night is coming, bringing dark fairy tales, waking legends, and a magical battle for the heart of Christmas. Gabrielle Greene has just been crowned the worst girl who ever lived, and she doesn’t know it yet, but she’s leaped to the top of Krampus’ naughty list. Krampus, the mysterious sinister Winter King. Krampus, the warden of Christmas who comes calling once a year seeking wicked children to haul back to his snowy lands. When Gabrielle’s younger brother vanishes, she sets out searching for him but soon finds herself hurtling into a shadowy otherworld. A place of terrible trolls, murky forests, coal-black mountains, Christmas charms, and fearsome beasts. Can Gabrielle rescue her brother from the fiendish Krampus? Will she become The Thief of Christmas? As the clock ticks Gabrielle discovers her decisions have created terrible consequences, consequences that she must face if she’s going to stand a chance of saving Christmas. Krampus & The Thief of Christmas is a magical adventure of spine-tingling thrills, yuletide fun and festive delights.

Eldritch Black (Author), Hannibal Hills (Narrator)

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El club de las cincuenta palabras

Una novela que muestra como los sueños y la fantasía ayudan a un niño a superar la ausencia de su madre. El club de las cincuenta palabras es un grupo de mujeres extranjeras que se reúnen en el sótano de una casa en un pueblo del Levante español, a orillas del Mediterráneo. Los vecinos creen que son brujas porque hablan en inglés y leen libros en otros idiomas y de autores desconocidos en la España de los años 50. David, hijo de Alice, la anfitriona, presencia estas reuniones mientras juega con un tren de madera. Cada cumpleaños su madre le regala un nuevo vagón de color diferente. Un día en el sótano se produce un extraño fenómeno: una inundación de agua salada. Nadie entiende qué ha pasado; los fontaneros lo achacan al poder de las brujas. David aprovecha la inundación para colarse en una gruta donde ve un maravilloso jardín, lleno de corales, peces de colores luminosos, medusas, distintas tonalidades de azul marino… Su madre le tiene prohibido acercarse, pero él se muere por explorarlo porque sabe que su familia tiene un vínculo con el mar. Años después, el vínculo que une a David con el océano le permite creer que va a estar protegido y se aventura a dar la vuelta al mundo, convirtiéndose en una leyenda. La crítica ha dicho: 'Es una preciosa historia. Tierra y dura. Su mensaje es muy importante.' Letras en vena 'La autora con una narrativa sencilla y directa nos introduce en un 'mundo mágico'.' Algunos libros buenos 'Es una novela mágica, fantástica y evocadora de una época, la infancia, que no volverá.' Propera parada cultura 'Un final que deja una reflexión importante sobre la verdad.' La Petita Llibreria 'Bonito, emotivo, con las dosis justas de fantasía.' Libros que voy leyendo 'Una bonita, entretenida y tierna novela para disfrutar de lo etéreo y lo mundano.' ¡Qué bello es leer! 'La novela es un gran regalo que nos hace la escritora para surcar nuestros océanos con emoción y valor.' Carmen en su tinta 'Es una lectura adictiva, en la que la realidad y la fantasía se mezclan de forma única.' Vorágine interna 'Una novela que alumbra con una nueva luz el modo en que concebimos la realidad.' Silencio se lee 'Me ha parecido una lectura deliciosa, con esa delgada frontera entre la fantasía y la realidad. Me gusta el suave lirismo de Ana B. Nieto y su forma casi mágica de ver el mundo.' Elia Barceló

Ana B. Nieto (Author), David Brau, Jordi Brau, Laura Monedero (Narrator)

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Spill the Beans (Whatever After #13)

The enchanting New York Times and USA Today bestselling series continues with installment number 13! The moment Jonah has long anticipated arrives: Abby and Jonah fall into the story of Jack and the Beanstalk! Magical beanstalks and golden eggs may sound appealing, but can the siblings escape from the terrible giant? Plenty of magical hijinks await in this 13th installment of the New York Times bestselling series that redefines 'happily ever after.'

Sarah Mlynowski (Author), Emily Eiden (Narrator)

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A Crystal of Time

In this fifth instalment in Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling fantasy series, The School for Good and Evil, Sophie, Agatha, and their friends must find a way to overthrow the sinister evil that twists lies into the truth and seeks to rewrite their story. A false king has claimed the throne of Camelot, sentenced Tedros to death, and forced Sophie to be his queen. Only Agatha manages to escape. Now Agatha and the students at the School for Good and Evil must find a way to restore Tedros to his throne and save Camelot . . . before all of their fairy tales come to a lethal end.

Soman Chainani (Author), Polly Lee (Narrator)

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Superman: Dawnbreaker

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Superman: Dawnbreaker written by Matt de la Pena and read by Andrew Eiden. The blockbuster DC Icons series that began with Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman, Marie Lu's Batman, and Sarah J. Maas's Catwoman continues with the story of the world's first super hero - SUPERMAN - from award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author MATT DE LA PEÑA. Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger, better than everyone around him. He knows drawing attention to himself could be dangerous but lately it's difficult to stay in the shadows. A dark secret is lurking in Smallville and he's not the only one hiding something. With his best friend, Lana Lang, at his side, Clark is determined to discover what evil lies below the surface of their small town. But there are secrets in Clark's past that threaten to destroy the future Man of Steel. Before he can save the world, he must save Smallville.

Matt De La Peña (Author), , Andrew Eiden (Narrator)

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Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles

Fourteen-year-old Ronan Boyle is the youngest and lowliest recruit to the secret Garda, an Irish police force that handles the misdeeds of numerous magical creatures. Ronan's parents are in jail, but Ronan is convinced that they were framed by the wee people. So, despite his small size, poor eyesight, and social awkwardness, he's determined to learn all he can in the Garda in order to prove his parents' innocence. To show he's got what it takes, he'll have to confront a fiery leprechaun, a sinister harpy, and a whole world of monsters hidden in plain sight next to real-life Ireland. Fast paced, action packed, and completely hilarious, this is the start to an exciting new middle-grade series by actor and writer Thomas Lennon.

Thomas Lennon (Author), Thomas Lennon (Narrator)

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Ladybird Favourite Stories

Penguin presents the audio CD edition of Ladybird Favourite Stories read by Daniel Weyman. This gorgeous Ladybird treasury of eight classic, traditional tales is guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Each favourite fairy tale or story has been sensitively retold for modern readers and the lively mix of adventurous heroes, dastardly creatures and classic characters is perfect for young children everywhere. The content includes Jack and the Beanstalk, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs, Sly Fox and Red Hen, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, The Pied Piper of Hamelin and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

Rhiannon Fielding (Author), Daniel Weyman (Narrator)

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