Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur

Leap into the world of Zeus the hamster and his gang of gods as they solve the mystery of the labyrinth in the second book in this hilarious modern-day take on Greek mythology. Our story begins in the depths of a winding labyrinth, the domain of a fearsome Minotaur who threatens all who live on Mount Olympus. Can Zeus the Mighty save the day? The critters are back and on the quest of a lifetime! Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, and Demeter the loyal cricket in this laugh-out-loud adventure. Welcome to Mount Olympus, a pet supply and rescue center that sits high atop a hill in Athens, Georgia. By day, the pets there do what all pets do: Chew on a bone or curl up for a catnap. Under the careful watch of their Greek history obsessed caretaker, Artie, the pets listen in to her favorite podcast, Greeking Out, each night. But under the cover of nightfall, Zeus and his cohorts spring free from their cages and pursue quests bestowed upon them by the magical all-knowing Oracle of Wi-Fi. And once again, she has spoken: There's a threat in Mount Olympus Pet Center, and it's going to take guts, smarts, and strength to triumph. Join Zeus and his friends on this rollicking romp through a winding labyrinth (the center's duct system) and Greek mythology.

Crispin Boyer (Author), Ramon De Ocampo (Narrator)

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Mask of Aribella

A captivating fantasy by debut author Anna Hoghton, a young and thrilling new voice for middle-grade readers. Aribella lives in Venice, the daughter of an impoverished lace-maker. But she has a deadly secret: when angered, sparks shoot from her fingertips. Unable to keep her power hidden, she flees - but when dark spectres rise from the lagoon, the fire in her hands saves her life. A stranger witnesses the attack - and through him, Aribella leaves her old life behind and discovers the world of the Cannovacci, magical warriors sworn to defeat the strange spectres menacing the city ...

Anna Hoghton (Author), Anna Hoghton, Chris Devon (Narrator)

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Spark and the League of Ursus

Spark is not your average teddy bear. Shes soft and cuddly, sure, but shes also a fierce warrior. At night she fulfills her sacred duty: to protect the household from monsters. But Sparks owner Loretta is growing up and thinks she doesnt need her old teddy anymore. When a monster unlike any other descends on the quiet home, everything changes. Children are going missing, and the monster wants Loretta next. Only Spark can stop it. She must call upon the ancient League of Ursusa secret alliance of teddy bears who are pledged to protect their human friends. Together with an Amazonprincess doll and a timid sock monkey, the bears are all that stands between our world and the one that lies beneath. It will be a heroic chapter in the history of the League . . . if the bears live to tell the tale.

Robert Repino (Author), Samara Naeymi (Narrator)

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Arcade and the Fiery Metal Tester

New York City is experiencing the hottest summer on record. Eleven-year-old Arcade Livingston can't keep his cool after receiving this suspicious warning atop the Empire State Building: Things will heat up in all areas to test your mettle. In no time flat, Arcade is tested like never before to use the Triple T token's powerful ways to outsmart a bully, find a place for his best friend to live, and spy on some pesky villains from the 1900s. Meanwhile, sister Zoe thinks controlling the token is nothing but a path to disaster. One thing's for sure, the token continues its flashing and pulsing. And elevator doors continue to transport Arcade, Zoe, and their friends to meet different people in strange locations-people who challenge them, teach them, and inspire them to grow in patience and compassion. And just as a trip through a fiery furnace is necessary to purify gold, the token leads Arcade through superheated situations to test the purity of his heart.

Rashad Jennings (Author), K. T. Wright (Narrator)

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Redeemer Chronicles Books 1-3

Being the Chosen One could kill her and others … Join Victoria Saveron and her friends as they fight to save Aeris from the Dark Man’s evil schemes. Awakening: Vic discovers her powers, her gift, and her calling. The Holy War: Vic and company race to stop an all–out war between the two magical races. Reclaim the Darklands: One by one, Vic’s family and friends are captured by the Dark Man’s minions to force her submission. She’s prepared to fight, bleed, and even die for her homeland, but does that commitment extend to sacrificing everyone she loves? *** This is a combination audiobook containing Redeemer Chronicles Book 1: Awakening (narrated by Caitlin Jacques), Book 2: The Holy War, and Book 3: Reclaim the Darklands (books 2 and 3 are performed by Jacqueline DeGraff). There's also an illustrated version of Awakening. The prequels to this series are River's Edge Ransom and The Huntsman and the Healer. Aeris maps are available by email.

Julie C. Gilbert (Author), Caitlin Jacques, Jacqueline Degraff (Narrator)

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Ash Ridley and the Phoenix

Ash Ridley just bonded to a baby phoenixthe most powerful beast in all of Cascadiaand hes hungry, hyperactive, high-maintenance, and hiccups fireballs. Twelve-year-old Ash waves goodbye to her miserable life as a traveling circus stablehand when she and her feisty bird, Flynn, are whisked away to the Academy of Beasts and Magic: a school where wealthy children train unicorns, manticores, and scarf-wearing ice dragons. The downside to owning such a highly magical beast? Everyone wants him. When a mysterious sorcerer suggests the Academy may have dark intentions, Ash realizes her tiny bird might be the key to saving Cascadiaor destroying it.

Lisa Foiles (Author), Lisa Foiles (Narrator)

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Kings and Sorcerers: A Short Story

“If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerer’s Ring series, you were wrong. In RISE OF THE DRAGONS Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos This original short story takes us back in time to show us how it all began. KINGS AND SORCERERS: A SHORT STORY is a 3,000 word original short story which is a must-read complement to the #1 bestselling KINGS AND SORCERERS series, which begins with RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Book #1), a free download with over 1,000 five-star reviews. It also serves as a standalone story and also as a great introduction to the series. In KINGS AND SORCERERS, Kyra, 15, dreams of becoming a famed warrior, like her father, even though she is the only girl in a fort of boys. As she struggles to understand her special skills, her mysterious inner power, she realizes she is different than the others. But a secret is being kept from her about her birth and the prophecy surrounding her, leaving her to wonder who she really is. Just as Kyra is coming of age, the local lord comes to take her away. Her father wants to wed her off to save her. Kyra, though, refuses, and she quests on her own, into a dangerous wood, where she encounters a wounded dragon—and ignites a series of events that will change the kingdom forever. 15 year old Alec, meanwhile, sacrifices for his brother, taking his place in the draft, and is carted off to The Flames, a wall of flames a hundred feet high that wards off the army of Trolls to the east. On the far side of the kingdom, Merk, a mercenary striving to leave behind his dark past, quests through the wood to become a Watcher of the Towers and help guard the Sword of Fire, the paranormal source of the kingdom’s power. But the Trolls want the Sword, too—and they prepare for a massive invasion that could destroy the kingdoms forever. With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, RISE OF THE DRAGONS is a sweeping, romantic saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, action, adventure, destiny, sorcery, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, of ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders. “RISE OF THE DRAGONS succeeds—right from the start…. A superior fantasy…It begins, as it should, with one protagonist's struggles and moves neatly into a wider circle of knights, dragons, magic and monsters, and destiny.…All the trappings of high fantasy are here, from soldiers and battles to confrontations with self….A recommended winner for any who enjoy epic fantasy writing fueled by powerful, believable young adult protagonists.” --Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer

Morgan Rice (Author), Kevin Green (Narrator)

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Le Réveil des Dragons (Rois et Sorciers —Livre 1)

“Si vous pensiez que rien ne pouvait plus égaler la série L’anneau du Sorcier, vous vous trompiez. Dans LE REVEIL DES DRAGONS, Morgan Rice nous amène la promesse d’une nouvelle série à succès en nous immergeant dans un monde fantastique peuplé de trolls et de dragons et où l’honneur, le courage, la magie et la foi en son destin sont mis en avant. Une fois de plus, Morgan nous présente des personnages forts pour lesquels nous tremblons page après page… Ce livre trouvera immédiatement sa place dans la bibliothèque des amateurs de fantastique.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos Le Bestseller #1! L’auteur #1 de Bestsellers, Morgan Rice, revient avec une nouvelle série fantasy : LE REVEIL DES DRAGONS (ROIS ET SORCIERS – Livre 1). Kyra a 15 ans et rêve de devenir une grande guerrière à l’image de son père, bien qu’elle soit l’unique fille vivant dans un fort rempli d’hommes. Elle a du mal à comprendre d’où lui viennent ses aptitudes particulières, son mystérieux pouvoir et elle finit par réaliser qu’elle est différente des autres. Elle apprend qu’on lui cache un secret depuis sa naissance et qu’il existe une prophétie à son sujet. Cela l’amène à se poser des questions sur qui elle est vraiment. Lorsque Kyra atteint l’âge légal et que le seigneur local vient pour l’enlever, son père veut la marier pour la protéger. Mais Kyra refuse et décide de partir seule dans les bois dangereux où elle rencontre un dragon. Cette rencontre déclenchera une série d’événements qui changeront à jamais l’avenir du royaume. Alec a 15 ans mais n’hésite pas à se sacrifier pour son frère et à prendre sa place en tant que recrue. Il est emmené pour servir Les Flammes, un mur de feu de dizaines de mètres de haut qui protège le royaume d’une armée de Trolls vivant à l’est. De l’autre côté du royaume, Merk est un mercenaire qui s’efforce de laisser son sombre passé derrière lui. Il s’élance dans une quête au travers des bois pour devenir un Guetteur dans l’une des Tours et défendre l’Épée de feu, une source magique à l’origine du pouvoir du royaume. Mais les Trolls veulent s’emparer de cette Épée et ils préparent une invasion massive qui anéantira à jamais le royaume. Avec une atmosphère puissante et des personnages complexes, LE REVEIL DES DRAGONS est une saga impressionnante de chevaliers, de guerriers et de rois qui met en avant courage et honneur, magie, destin, monstres et dragons. C’est une histoire d’amour et de cœurs brisés, de déception, d’ambition et de traîtrise. C’est épopée fantastique est finement menée et vous emportera dans un monde que vous n’êtes pas prêt d’oublier et qui convient à tous les âges. Livre #2 dans ROIS ET SORCIERS à paraître bientôt. “ LE REVEIL DES DRAGONS est une réussite et ce, dès le début… Une fantaisie de qualité… Elle commence par le conflit intérieur d’une protagoniste et s’ouvre sur un cercle de chevaliers, de dragons, de magie, de monstres et de destinée… On y retrouve tous les éléments clefs d’une bonne fantaisie: batailles, soldats, confrontation avec soi-même… Á recommander à toute personne qui apprécie les épopées fantastiques regorgeant de jeux de pouvoir avec pour protagonistes de jeunes adultes.” --Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, critique eBook

Morgan Rice (Author), Corenthin Lovero (Narrator)

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Billy is a Balloon

Soar High. Love Who You Are and Who You Can Be   When Billy feels blue he doesn’t know how to think pink. He feels stuck, demotivated and alone. Until he remembers he can fly like a balloon. He jumps up from his sadness and loneliness and lifts his thoughts high, high, high into the sky. High above his doubts and fears. Higher still until he is surrounded by colour, courage, and cheerfulness. This is a classic, empowering book that every child, teenager and adult should have the joy of reading. With a unique combination of beautifully simple stories, comforting words, and powerful uplifting messages, Cassandra has been delighting young children, teenagers and adults for over fifty years. Cassandra cuts to the heart of the lesson we all need to hear, over and over again, helping us learn to be courageous, happy, and empowered. Creator of the delightfully beautiful and courageous, The Little Princess, Cassandra Gaisford is a global best-seller. “Such a beautiful and life-changing message. This book shares a powerful message for all women of any age, I wish I had this when I was growing up. Today more than ever, we have to stay true to ourselves, follow our Spirit and do the work we're here to do - amidst disapproval and criticism. The simple steps in this book will guide your way, and help you to navigate through the confusion, uncertainty, and inner blocks, so you live your one precious life in a big way.' Billy is a Balloon is an inspiring story and personal development guide for girls and boys with themes on self-esteem resilience, and self-reliance. ‘That was so inspiring. I felt so much better instantly.’

Cassandra Gaisford (Author), Cassandra Gaisford (Narrator)

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The Memory Thief

Twin brother and sister Benji and Kelly wander off at the local county fair after witnessing their parents argue. When Benji runs into a group of bullies, he escapes into a tent called The Memory Emporium, where he meets a strange old man named Louis. The old man shows him a magically vivid memory of a fighter pilot in the hopes of getting him to pay to see the other memories he's collected from people over the years.Benji quickly realizes the ability to take memories could help his parents stop fighting with each other, and he asks Louis to teach him how to become a "memory thief." But Louis isn't the only person with the ability to show and manipulate memories. There's also the mysterious Genevieve, a Memory Thief with much more nefarious motives. And soon, she's stolen more and more memories from people in town?including Benji's sister.Now Benji must learn how to manipulate memories to stop her, but having this newfound power comes at a cost to his family, and possibly to his own mind as well.

Bryce Moore, Lauren Mansy (Author), Pete Cross (Narrator)

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Le prince au long nez de Mme Leprince de Beaumont

C'était une époque lointaine, le bonheur régnait.Il n'y avait pas même d'hiver. Les humains observent les étoiles et envoie un messager pou comprendre pouquoi une est aussi brillante. Cette étoile veut devenir l'mi des humains mais ou aller. Finalement elle choisit les lacs et c'est à partir de là que les nénuphars apparaissent.

Evelyne Moser, Unknown (Author), Evelyne Moser (Narrator)

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Richardis, femme de Charles Le Gros

La Colombe blanche - Sabhour Métamorphoses, sorcière, éventail magique...le merveilleux s'invite au secours des héros méritants, que ce soit en Europe ou en Inde.

Evelyne Moser, Unknown (Author), Evelyne Moser (Narrator)

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