Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Set in a fantasy realm that's not so different from our own day and age, Disney and Pixar's Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers, Barley and Ian, who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left in a world that now prefers cars and gadgets to winged steeds and enchanted staffs. Along the way, they will have to battle angry sprites, traverse a bottomless pit, and face unexpected dangers.

Disney (Author), Joniece Abbott-Pratt (Narrator)

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Onward: The Search for the Phoenix Gem: An In-Questigation

A magical all-new story based on Disney and Pixar’s film Onward! Sadalia Brushthorn is an ordinary teenage elf. She goes to school, hangs out with her friends, and dreams of becoming a journalist. But the problem is, nothing exciting ever seems to happen in her town of New Mushroomton. Sadalia wonders if she’ll ever get the chance to write a true investigative story. Then one day something mysterious, monumental, and shockingly magical erupts at her high school, sending everything into chaos. And the whole event centers on two elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot. Sadalia thinks this is her chance to finally write a real story. But there are so many questions: What caused this event? How are Ian and Barley involved? And why were they searching for a magical object known as the Phoenix Gem? It’s up to Sadalia to set out on her own in-questigation, to follow the Lightfoot brothers’ epic quest and discover the truth about the events that transformed her town and her entire world.

Steve Behling (Author), Joniece Abbott-Pratt (Narrator)

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Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and empowering middle-grade superhero series about a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! I close my eyes, trying to push the power bubbling in me back down . . . Hairbands snap as my hair shoots out like superfine arrows, tearing through everything in its path. Onyeka has a lot of hair - the kind that makes strangers stop in the street. She's always felt insecure about her vibrant curls, until she makes an important discovery: she can control her hair with her mind! Her mother quickly whisks her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari - children with superpowers - are trained. But Onyeka and her new friends at the Academy soon have to put their powers to the test as they find themselves caught up in an epic battle . . . one that puts the future of all Solari at risk. Praise for Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: 'Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'Brilliant characters, action-packed plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs 'An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency 'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tọlá Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain 'A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy 'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

Tolá Okogwu (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Oona

Meet a brave little mermaid searching for a very special treasure in this heart-warming and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and digging deep for determination! Meet Oona. She’s a little mermaid who loves special treasure and big adventures – and often ends up in big trouble! But with her best friend Otto by her side, Oona is on the hunt for the grandest treasure of all – and she’s about to find out it’s not what she thought it was… A wonderfully watery tale of friendship, creativity and digging deep for determination, Oona is about to be your new best friend! From the New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and featuring the extraordinary illustrative talents of Raissa Figueroa.

Kelly Dipucchio (Author), Imani Parks (Narrator)

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Oona and the Shark

Oona is one determined little mermaid, but she faces her biggest challenge yet in trying to make friends with Stanley the shark. Whatever will she do? A fun-filled and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and perseverance. Oona loves to share her inventions with her friends. They’re big and bold and loud – just like her! But there’s one underwater creature who doesn’t seem to enjoy Oona’s company, or her creations. And that’s Stanley the shark! Oona’s latest hopping, chopping and popping inventions just make him angry. Oona may not know what Stanley likes, but she does know what he doesn’t. And maybe that’s a good place to start. Because mermaids never stop trying . . . not when there’s a friend out there to make. From the New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and featuring the extraordinary illustrative talents of Raissa Figueroa, the dynamic partnership behind Oona.

Kelly Dipucchio (Author), Imani Parks (Narrator)

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Opal: A Raven Cycle Story

Maggie Stiefvater (Author), Will Patton (Narrator)

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Ophelia and the Marvellous Boy

This is the story of Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard who doesn't believe in anything. She is still grieving for her dead mother when her father takes a job in a museum, in a city where it always snows. On her first day in the museum Ophelia discovers a boy locked away in a long forgotten room. He is a prisoner of Her Majesty the Snow Queen, and he has been waiting for Ophelia's help.

Karen Foxlee (Author), Katy Sobey (Narrator)

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Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy

A luminous retelling of the Snow Queen, this is the story of unlikely heroine Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard who doesn't believe in anything that can't be proven by science. She and her sister Alice are still grieving for their dead mother when their father takes a job in a strange museum in a city where it always snows. On her very first day in the museum Ophelia discovers a boy locked away in a long forgotten room. He is a prisoner of Her Majesty the Snow Queen. And he has been waiting for Ophelia's help. As Ophelia embarks on an incredible journey to rescue the boy everything that she believes will be tested. Along the way she learns more and more about the boy's own remarkable journey to reach her and save the world. A story within a story, this a modern day fairytale is about the power of friendship, courage and love, and never ever giving up.

Karen Foxlee (Author), Jayne Entwistle (Narrator)

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Opie Jones and the Superhero Slug

Dr Dolittle meets Kid Normal in a hilarious middle grade superhero series that tells you what your pets are really thinking, from Bafta-nominated comedian Nat Luurtsema In her second hilarious adventure, animal mindreader Opie Jones is off to Scotland to join her dad on the set of his Scottish medical TV show, Highland Docs, accompanied by friends Jackson and Cillian, as well as Margot, the cat with attitude, and Opie’s super-keen new sidekick, Slug (an actual slug). But before they get the chance to try out their acting skills, dastardly villain Varling and his band of brainwashers are back with an evil new plan! Can Opie and the gang (plus a showbiz pig) save the day? Perfect for 8+ fans of Charlie Changes into a Chicken, My Brother is a Superhero, Frank Cottrell Boyce and David Baddiel

Nat Luurtsema (Author), Olivia Forrest (Narrator)

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Opie Jones Talks to Animals

Dr Dolittle meets Kid Normal in a hilarious middle grade superhero series from comedian Nat Luurtsema. Perfect for fans of David Baddiel, My Brother is a Superhero and Lightning Girl 10-year-old Opie Jones is Very Ordinary. In fact nothing remarkable has ever happened to her, if you don’t count the cat that gives her funny looks from next door (which she doesn’t). So she is naturally very surprised when she is recruited to join The Resistance – a team of superheroes who can read minds, and have a dastardly brainwashing villain to defeat. HOWEVER it turns out Opie can’t read human minds, she can read ANIMAL ones. The other members of the Resistance are very disappointed. And a whole world of animal chat and demands is opening up to her. She’s still a superhero, just one on her hands and knees in the mud, chatting to a pedantic worm. But when the brainwashing villain is out to get Opie and her friends, it might just be that listening to all the creatures great and small is what makes Opie Jones the right person to save the world.

Nat Luurtsema (Author), Olivia Forrest (Narrator)

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Opstandeling, Pion, Koning (Over Kronen en Glorie—Boek 4): Digitally narrated using a synthesized vo

This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration. “Morgan Rice komt met wat wederom een briljante serie belooft te zijn, en sleurt ons mee in een fantasy over heldhaftigheid, eer, moed, magie en vertrouwen in je lotsbestemming. Morgan is er weer in geslaagd om sterke personages neer te zetten voor wie we op elke pagina willen juichen… Aanbevolen voor de permanente collectie van alle lezers die houden van een goedgeschreven fantasy.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (over Opkomst van de Draken) OPSTANDELING, PION, KONING is boek #4 in Morgan Rice’ bestverkopende epische fantasy serie OVER KRONEN EN GLORIE, die begint met SLAAF, KRIJGER, KONINGIN (Boek #1). De 17-jarige Ceres, een beeldschoon, arm meisje uit de stad Delos, ontwaakt in gevangenschap. Haar leger is verwoest, haar mensen zijn gevangen genomen, en het verzet is in de kiem gesmoord. Op de één of andere manier moet ze het verraad achter zich laten en verder gaan. Zal haar volk ooit zegevieren? Denkend dat Ceres nog leeft, zeilt Thanos naar het Eiland der Gevangenen. Maar daar wacht hem een onaangename verrassing. Tijdens zijn gevaarlijke reis wordt hij gekweld door de gedachte aan Stephania en hun kind, en hij voelt zich verscheurd. Maar terwijl hij worstelt om naar Delos terug te keren en zijn liefdes te vinden, wordt hij wederom geconfronteerd met verraad. Dit keer zo erg dat zijn leven nooit meer hetzelfde zal zijn. Stephania is gekwetst, maar ze laat zich niet in een hoekje duwen. Ze richt de kracht van haar woede op degenen van wie ze het meest houdt—en haar verraad, het meest gevaarlijk van allemaal, zou wel eens hetgeen kunnen zijn dat het Rijk voorgoed omver zal werpen. OPSTANDELING, PION, KONING is een episch verhaal over een tragische liefde, wraak, verraad, ambitie en lotsbestemming. Onvergetelijke personages en bloedstollende actie sleuren ons mee in een wereld die ons altijd bij zal blijven, en onze liefde voor fantasy nieuw leven in blaast. “Een fantasy vol actie die de fans van Morgan Rice' eerdere nobels zeker zal bekoren, evenals fans van werken als The Inheritance Cycle door Christopher Paolini... Fans van Young Adult Fictie zullen dit nieuwste werk van Rice verslinden en smeken om meer.' --The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (over Opkomst van de Draken) Boek #5 in OVER KRONEN EN GLORIE is binnenkort verkrijgbaar!

Morgan Rice (Author), Morgan Rice (synthesized Voice) (Narrator)

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Oracles of Delphi Keep

Ian Wigby is about to find out that he is a very special boy. Along the southern coast of England, atop the White Cliffs of Dover, stands a castle. And at that castle's old keep is an orphanage. Delphi Keep has seen many youngsters come and go through its gates, and Ian Wigby and his sister, Theodosia, are happy to call it home. Life has always been simple at the Keep, and the orphanage safe, until one day, Ian and Theo find a silver treasure box. And within the box, a prophesy. Three thousand years ago a great Greek oracle wrote of a quest. A quest on which the fate of the world depends. A quest that names two children-Ian and Theodosia. Suddenly Delphi Keep is no longer safe. And Ian and Theo, along with a very special group of friends, realize they must unravel the meaning behind the scroll of Dover cavern before darkness falls on the world. And before an unfathomable evil catches up with them.

Victoria Laurie (Author), Susan Duerden (Narrator)

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