Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

The Gray Wolf and Other Fantasy Stories

George MacDonald was the great nineteenth-century innovator of modern fantasy, who influenced the work of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams. This book collects some of his finest fairy stories, including "The Gray Wolf," "The Cruel Painter," "The Broken Swords," "The Wow O'Rivven, the Bell" "Uncle Cornelius, His Story," "The Butcher's Bills," and "Birth, Dreaming, Death." "I do not write," MacDonald once said, "for children, but for the childlike, whether of five, or fifty, or seventy-five." Here then, for the childlike of all ages, is a collection of seven stories certain to delight both confirmed MacDonald readers and those about to meet him for the first time.

George MacDonald (Author), Thomas Whitworth, Tom Whitworth (Narrator)

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Pip Bartlett's Guide to Unicorn Training

From bestselling authors Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce comes the second installment in a series bursting with magical creatures, whimsical adventures, and quirky illustrations. Now that the mystery of the exploding Fuzzles has been solved, it's up to Pip and Tomas to save their town from another magical troublemaker . . . the Unicorn.

Jackson Pearce, Maggie Stiefvater (Author), Cassandra Morris, Peter McGowan (Narrator)

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A Dragon's Guide to Making Perfect Wishes

A Dragon’s Guide to Making Perfect Wishes (March) For fans of How to Train Your Dragon comes the newest adventure in the Dragon’s Guide series by two-time Newbery Honor winner Laurence Yep and Joanna Ryder, featuring enchanting artwork by Caldecott Honor winner and Harry Potter illustrator Mary GrandPré. Plucky pair Winnie and Miss Drake are traveling back in time to the 1915 San Francisco World’s Fair. Waiting in the past are Winnie’s great-grandfather Caleb, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and a centuries-old mystery: who stole the Heart of Kubera necklace? Despite the excitement, Winnie’s only wish is to lose Rowan, an unusual boy who has the annoying habit of showing up at inconvenient times. But the wise Miss Drake knows her pet Winnie should be careful what she wishes for—especially when her wish-granting souvenirs follow them home. “Yep and Ryder keep the magic coming with their whimsical fantasy, enhanced by GrandPré’s sweet drawings. The story positively vibrates with fun.” —Kirkus Reviews “Warm humor, magical mishaps, and the main characters’ budding mutual respect and affection combine to give this opener for a planned series a special shine that will draw readers and leave them impatient for sequels.” —Booklist, Starred - See more at: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/240181/a-dragons-guide-to-making-perfect-wishes/#sthash.dH45Itup.dpuf

Joanne Ryder, Laurence Yep (Author), Jorjeana Marie, Susan Denaker (Narrator)

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The Metropolitans

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets The Apothecary in this time-bending mystery from bestselling author Carol Goodman! The day Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, four thirteen-year-olds converge at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where an eccentric curator is seeking four uncommonly brave souls to track down the hidden pages of the Kelmsbury Manuscript, an ancient book of Arthurian legends that lies scattered within the museum's collection, and that holds the key to preventing a second attack on American soil. When Madge, Joe, Kiku, and Walt agree to help, they have no idea that the Kelmsbury is already working its magic on them. But they begin to develop extraordinary powers and experience the feelings of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Morgan le Fay, and Lancelot: courage, friendship, love...and betrayal. Are they playing out a legend that's already been lived, over and over, across the ages? Or can the Metropolitans forge their own story? From the Hardcover edition.

Carol Goodman (Author), Kathleen McInerney (Narrator)

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Beauty and the Beast

Belle wants more out of life than the small provincial town of Villeneuve can offer. There she stands out from the crowd with her unique point of view, her strong-willed independence, and her love of books. She longs for travel and adventure, for a life as exciting as as the stories she reads. But when Belle's beloved father is taken prisoner by a beast in an enchanted castle, her path is forever changed. Risking her freedom and her future, she takes her father's place, secretly vowing to escape. But as she learns more about the Beast and his mysterious castle, Belle realizes that there may be more to his story-and her own-than she ever could have imagined.

Disney Press, Elizabeth Rudnick (Author), Jenna Augen (Narrator)

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Bad News

In his first summer at Earth Ranch, Clay encountered a haunted library, a mysterious castaway boy, and a fire-breathing dragon--not to mention some pretty incredible magic. Now he faces his most dangerous foes yet: the mysterious white-gloved members of the Midnight Sun, and he must join forces with familiar faces from the Secret Series (including that series' main characters Max-Ernest and Cassie) in order to triumph over these villains once and for all. With action, adventure, magic, mystery, and even dragons, the final book in The Bad Books series delivers another unforgettable journey through the mind of bestselling author Pseudonymous Bosch.

Pseudonymous Bosch (Author), Aaron Landon (Narrator)

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Warren the 13th and the Whispering Woods

This sequel to Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye begins soon after the first book’s conclusion. Twelve-year-old Warren has learned that his beloved hotel can walk, and now it’s ferrying guests around the countryside, transporting tourists to strange and foreign destinations. But when an unexpected detour brings everyone into the dark and sinister Malwoods, Warren finds himself separated from his hotel and his friends—and racing after them on foot through a forest teeming with witches, snakes, talking trees, and mind-boggling riddles. Once again, you can expect stunning illustrations and gorgeous design from Will Staehle on every page—along with plenty of nonstop action and adventure!

Kevin T. Collins (Author), Kevin T. Collins (Narrator)

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Cavern of Secrets

In the second installment of the spellbinding Wing & Claw series, Newbery Medal—winning author Linda Sue Park takes a young apothecary hero to new heights of danger, exciting adventure, and intriguing botanical magic. Raffa Santana has spent all winter hiding in the harsh wilderness of the Sudden Mountains, and now it’s time to return home. Home, where his parents will help him fight back against the vile Chancellor who has captured and altered the wild creatures of the Forest of Wonders. Home, where Raffa’s beloved companion, Echo the bat, will recover from his mysterious sickness. To get there, Raffa must make a treacherous journey across Obsidia. Along the way, he will discover a luminous plant that might be the key to saving the creatures stuck in the Chancellor’s grasp… if only Raffa can unlock the plant’s secrets and deliver the cure to the captive animals. Cavern of Secrets masterfully explores one boy’s responsibility to his friends, family, and the wider world.

Linda Sue Park (Author), Graham Halstead (Narrator)

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The Royal Rabbits of London

Life is an adventure. Anything in the world is possible - by will and by luck, with a moist carrot, a wet nose and a slice of mad courage! Shylo has always been the runt of the litter, the weakest and quietest of all of his family, his siblings spend their days making fun of him for not being like the rest of them. But when Shylo stumbles across a band of ratzis and overhears their evil plan to take a photo of the Queen in her nightie, it's up to this unlikely hero to travel to London and inform the Royal Rabbits of London about the diabolical plot! The Royal Rabbits of London have a proud history of protecting the royal family and now the secret society need to leap into action to stop the ratzis... But can a rabbit as feeble and shy as Shylo convince them that Queen is in danger? The Hobbit meets Fantastic Mr Fox meets Watership Down in this charming novel from bestselling authors Santa and Sebag Montefiore, which proves even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero.

Santa Montefiore, Simon Sebag Montefiore (Author), Mike Grady (Narrator)

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As Old as Time: A Twisted Tale

What if Belle's mother cursed the Beast? As Old as Time is the third book in a new YA line that reimagines classic Disney stories in surprising new ways. When Belle touches the Beast's enchanted rose, memories flood through Belle's mind-memories of a mother she thought she would never see again. And, stranger still, she sees that her mother is none other than the beautiful enchantress who cursed the castle and all its inhabitants. Shocked and confused, Belle and the Beast will have to unravel a dark mystery about their families that is 21 years in the making.

Liz Braswell (Author), James Patrick Cronin (Narrator)

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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

Robin Hood is the archetypal English folk hero; a courteous, pious and swashbuckling outlaw of the medieval era who, in modern versions of the legend, is famous for robbing the rich to feed the poor and fighting against injustice and tyranny. This is probably one of the most beautiful audiobook versions ever made of this story.

Howard Pyle (Author), Group (Narrator)

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The The Princess Who Wanted a Friend

Children's book: The Princess Who Wanted a Friend/ Dr. Orly Katz She had all that she wanted to nurture her mind, But she needed a friend who was helpful and kind! And the king thought, Now where, in this kingdom so fair, Is a friend for my daughter, a friend who will care? This inspirational bedtime picture story, for children ages 3-8, tells the story of the princess and her search for true friendship... Come and join the journey of the king, his advisors and the princess in search of a true friend in the magic kingdom, and discover those traits that make a true friend.

Dr. Orly Katz (Author), Aaron Sinn (Narrator)

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