Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens/Peter and Wendy

J.M. Barrie's timeless tale of the 'boy who would not grow up' Peter Pan is edited with an introduction by Jack Zipes in Penguin Classics. When Peter Pan and his fairy companion Tinker Bell fly in through the window of Wendy's nursery one night, it is the beginning of an adventure that whisks Wendy and her brothers Michael and John off to Neverland. There they will find mermaids, fairies, pirates led by the sinister Captain Hook, and the crocodile who bit off his leg - and still pursues him in hope of the rest! Peter Pan originally appeared as a baby living a magical life among birds and fairies in J.M. Barrie's sequence of stories, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. His adventures capture the spirit of childhood - and of rebellion against the role of adulthood in conventional society. This edition includes the novel and the stories, and reproduces the original illustrations by Francis Donkin Bedford and Arthur Rackham. In his introduction, Jack Zipes sifts through the psychological interpretations that have engaged critics, explores the cultural and literary contexts in which we can appreciate Barrie's enduring creation, and shows why Peter Pan is fundamentally a work that urges adults to reconnect with their own imagination. James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) was born in Scotland, the son of a weaver. In 1885, he moved to London to pursue a literary career. Peter Pan, with its flying and theatrical devices, was a huge success and continues to be performed today; in 1911 Barrie rewrote the play as a novel. On his death in 1937 Barrie gifted copyright of the play Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street hospital. If you enjoyed Peter Pan you might like Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, also available in Penguin Classics. 'One of the classic children's stories of all time' Daily Mail 'Intensely moving as well as enchanting in its evocation of childhood, the heartlessness of youth and parental grief as children grow older' Daily Telegraph

J. M. Barrie, J.M. Barrie (Author), Steven Crossley (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales read by Tom Baker, Joanna Page, Adjoa Andoh, Ingrid Oliver, Anne Reid, Dan Starkey, Sophie Aldred, Rachael Stirling, Samuel Anderson, Nicholas Briggs, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Yasmin Paige, Michelle Gomez, Paul McGann & Andrew Brooke. A collection of dark and ancient fairy tales from the world of Doctor Who, these captivating stories include mysterious myths and legends about heroes and monsters of all kinds, from every corner of the universe. Originally told to young Time Lords at bedtime, these twisted tales are enchanting for Doctor Who fans of all ages.

Justin Richards, Justin Richards (Author), Adjoa Andoh, Andrew Brooke, Anne Reid, Dan Starkey, Ingrid Oliver, Joanna Page, Michelle Gomez, Nicholas Briggs, Paul Mcgann, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Rachael Stirling, Samuel Anderson, Sophie Aldred, Tom Baker, Yasmin Paige (Narrator)

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Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1)

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard book one, by Rick Riordan read by Christopher Guetig. Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he's never met - who tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

Rick Riordan (Author), Christopher Guetig (Narrator)

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Enders

With the Prime Destinations body bank destroyed, Callie no longer has to rent herself out to creepy Enders. But Enders can still get inside her mind and make her do things she doesn't want to do. Like hurt someone she loves. Having the chip removed could save Callie's life - but it could also silence the voice in her head that might belong to her father. Callie has flashes of her ex-renter Helena's memories, too . . . and the Old Man is back, filling her with fear. Who is real and who is masquerading in a teen body? The thrilling sequel to Starters.

Lissa Price (Author), Rebecca Lowman (Narrator)

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Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of Ellen's mirror to sweep her into a variety of hilarious escapades - from going to ballet class to staying at Ellen's grandparents' house. You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. With a cover illustration by What the Ladybird Heard illustrator Lydia Monks and read by actress Sophie Thompson, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes is perfect for fans who are beginning to listen on their own.

Julia Donaldson (Author), Sophie Thompson (Narrator)

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Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of Ellen's mirror to sweep her into a variety of hilarious escapades - from causing mischief with their furry friends to having fun at Halloween and taking the princess test. You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. With a cover illustration by What the Ladybird Heard illustrator Lydia Monks and read by actress Sophie Thompson, Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws is perfect for fans who are beginning to listen on their own.

Julia Donaldson (Author), Sophie Thompson (Narrator)

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Magisterium: The Iron Trial

From the imaginations of bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a heart-stopping plunge into the magical unknown. Think you know magic? Think again. The Magisterium awaits . . . Most people would do anything to get into the Magisterium and pass the Iron Trial. Not Callum Hunt. Call has been told his whole life that he should never trust a magician. And so he tries his best to do his worst - but fails at failing. Now he must enter the Magisterium. It's a place that's both sensational and sinister. And Call realizes it has dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future. The Iron Trial is just the beginning. Call's biggest test is still to come . . .

Cassandra Clare, Holly Black (Author), Paul Boehmer (Narrator)

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Die Borger (Ungekürzte Fassung)

Unter den Dielen eines alten Landhauses leben die letzten Borger: Pod und Homily Clock und Arrietty, ihre vierzehnjährige Tochter. Die nur zwölf Zentimeter großen Clocks haben sich das Leben recht beschaulich und geordnet eingerichtet. Sie bestreiten ihren Lebensunterhalt durch das seit Generationen gelernte Borgen: Radiergummis, Stecknadeln, Fingerhüte - all die kleinen Dinge sind ihr Beutegut. Doch verbotenerweise freundet Arrietty sich mit einem Menschenjungen an. Als die Haushälterin sie schließlich entdeckt und Fallen aufstellt, müssen die Clocks fliehen ... Mary Nortons Kinderbuchklassiker ist ein Meisterwerk der atmosphärischen Fabulierkunst und glänzt durch liebevolle und witzige Details. Katharina Thalbach fängt jeden noch so kleinen Schritt der Winzlinge mit ihrer unnachahmlichen Stimme ein.

Mary Norton (Author), Katharina Thalbach (Narrator)

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Die Legende der Wächter. Der Held

Lange Zeit bevor Soren und die Bande im Ga'Hoole-Baum eintreffen, schlüpft in den eisigen Nordlanden ein Flecken-Kreischeulerich. Das Küken, bekannt als Lyze von Kjell, steigt schnell zu wahrer Größe empor. Er ruft das berühmte Kjellbündnis ins Leben, indem er Schlangen zu Kriegern ausbildet. Später wird er unter dem Namen Ezylryb als Lehrer, Chronist und Poet sein Wissen an den jungen Eulerich Soren weitergeben. Dies ist seine Geschichte. Multitalent Kaminski bietet wieder ein bis ins kleinste Detail präzise nuanciertes und beeindruckendes HörErlebnis. Das gleichnamige Buch, aus dem amerikanischen Englisch von Katharina Orgaß, ist im Ravensburger Buchverlag erschienen.

Kathryn Lasky (Author), Stefan Kaminski (Narrator)

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Scary Harry. Ab durch die Tonne

Otto und Emily bekommen einen neuen Vertretungslehrer namens Mr Malone, der sich merkwürdig verhält und Otto Fragen über seinen verschollenen Onkel Archibald stellt. Die Kinder finden ihn mehr als unheimlich. Sensenmann Harold hat ebenfalls Probleme: Das SBI fahndet nach einem Unbekannten, der ein illegales Jenseitsportal geöffnet hat. Einige Jenseitsbewohner sind bereits unerlaubt ins Diesseits gelangt und müssen so schnell wie möglich wieder zurückgebracht werden. Aber wer steckt dahinter? Gerade als die Freunde dem Geheimnis auf der Spur sind, gerät Tante Sharon in große Gefahr... Das gleichnamige Buch ist im Loewe Verlag erschienen.

Sonja Kaiblinger (Author), Robert Missler (Narrator)

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back So You Want to be a Jedi?

Acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Adam Gidwitz delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back like you've never experienced before, infusing the iconic, classic tale of good versus evil with a unique perspective and narrative style that will speak directly to today's young readers while enhancing the Star Wars experience for core fans of the saga.

Adam Gidwitz (Author), Marc Thompson (Narrator)

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Beware the Power of the Dark Side!

Acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like you’ve never experienced before, infusing the iconic, classic tale of good versus evil with a unique perspective and narrative style that will speak directly to today’s young readers while enhancing the Star Wars experience for core fans of the saga.

Tom Angleberger (Author), Marc Thompson (Narrator)

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