Mystery & Fantasy Audiobooks

The Curse of the Silver Pharaoh

"Verity Fitzroy and the Ministry Seven have the run of London, and that is the way they like it. While she loses herself in machines and adventures, and the work they get from the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, why her parents were killed remains a mystery she can't leave alone.When an archaeologist from the British Museum is kidnapped, and the only clue leads to an academy for young engineers, the Ministry sends the Seven in to investigate. What they will find within the walls of the country house, will lead Verity and the Seven down a dangerous path."

Pip Ballantine, Tee Morris (Author), Pip Ballantine (Narrator)

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The Emperor's Ostrich

"Magic and mayhem abound in this fantasy adventure from the author of The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place. Young dairymaid Begonia has lost her cow Alfalfa. So she has set off on a search across the countryside even though she has nothing but a magical map to guide her. Along the way she meets a mother and baby, a woodcutter, a very dirty young man, and an eight-foot ostrich. Meanwhile, the emperor has gone missing from the royal palace in a most mysterious manner. Was it murder? Was it magic? It will take all of Begonia's wits to save the empire and get Alfalfa home safely."

Julie Berry (Author), Jayne Entwistle (Narrator)

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The Detour of the Elephants

"Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny chart a course for China to return the Reddimus Society's fourth artifact! Along the way, they meet old friends and make new ones, but a thief threatens to ruin their trip. Then, after an unexpected stop in Thailand, they meet a suspicious man claiming to work for the Reddimus Society. The Aldens wonder if someone close to them is working for the other side. Who can the Boxcar Children trust to help them?"

Dee Garretson, Jm Lee (Author), Aimee Lilly (Narrator)

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Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allen Poe

"When Eddie wakes up in his neighbor the judge's yard after a particularly vivid dream and no recollection of how he got there, the trouble begins. Someone or something has caused mischief in the judge's chicken coop, harming his prized rooster. No matter what Eddie says, the judge is convinced he is the culprit and must be punished accordingly. Given one day to find the true culprit before the punishment is bestowed, he meets Captain Mephisto, a magician with more that the standard tricks up his sleeve and possibly a demon on his back. Guided by logic, but entranced by the poetry of the paranormal, Eddie solves the mystery but still manages to keep a few secrets that will serve him later in life. With the help of Raven and the prodding of a mischievous imp, McCobber, it is no wonder that Eddie becomes the man he does."

Scott Gustafson (Author), Johnny Heller (Narrator)

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The Secret Formula

"Chompy LOVES his carrots, so when he hears about an ancient carrot formula that gives super-powered eyesight, he just has to find it! But when the journey leads Chompy and his pals to the mysterious mansion of Doc Peppa, strange things begin to happen! Perfect for ages 4 - 9."

Nancy Beaule (Author), Chris Abernathy (Narrator)

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Resurrection

"The skeleton detective is coming back to life… again! It’s the tenth, triumphant novel in the Skulduggery Pleasant series, and it will rearrange your world. Skulduggery and Valkyrie are back in the tenth instalment in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series – an incredible and unexpected treat for the legions of fans around the world. We can’t say much but we can say this: Skulduggery and Valkyrie are going to team up with beloved characters from the first 9 books as well as an all-new cast, including new teen co-star Omen Darkly, for an adventure that takes the story to truly global proportions… while answering questions that go right back to the beginning. And Derek says this: “I was halfway through Last Stand of Dead Men, I think, when I realised that I had more stories to tell. I told myself that if Skulduggery and Valkyrie survived the series, I would leave the option open of returning to their world. There were still secrets I need to reveal, after all, and there were still horrors they had to face. They survived the first series. But they’re really going to wish they hadn’t.”"

Derek Landy (Author), Kevin Hely (Narrator)

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Saturdays at Sea

"This bestselling series comes to a rousing conclusion as Celie and her family set sail on a ship made from their beloved Castle! After constructing a grand ship built from parts of the Castle, Celie, Lilah and Rolf are ready to set sail! But on its maiden voyage, the Ship steers them far off course into uncharted waters. Celie and her sister, Lilah, hope that the Ship is heading to the ancient island where unicorns once roamed, but as the journey grows longer and supplies run low, they could be in trouble. Can Celie and her family trust the Ship just as they've always trusted the Castle? Readers will delight in this adventure-filled conclusion to Jessica Day George's bestselling series."

Jessica Day George (Author), Suzy Jackson (Narrator)

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Inspector Flytrap

"From the New York Times bestselling power couple Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell comes this wacky new chapter-book series about a crime-solving Venus flytrap, launching with two books! From husband-and-wife team Tom Angleberger, creator of the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series, and Cece Bell, author/illustrator of the Newbery Honor graphic novel El Deafo, comes the start to a funny and clever illustrated chapter-book series about a mystery-solving Venus flytrap. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, this early-chapter-book series is a must for beginning readers. Inspector Flytrap in the Da Vinci Cold introduces kids to the humorous and wacky world of Inspector Flytrap's Detective Agency, home to the world-renowned solver of BIG DEAL mysteries. The plant detective works tirelessly with his assistant Nina the Goat on his community's unsolved cases. There's no case too big, but there are definitely cases too small for this endearingly self-important plant detective. Celebrating the disabled yet enabled, the character of Inspector Flytrap is wheeled everywhere (on a skateboard, of course) by his goat sidekick as this mystery-solving duo works on cases such as 'The Big Deal Mystery of the Stinky Cookies' and 'The Big Deal Mystery of the Missing Rose.' On his first caper, Inspector Flytrap heads to the Art Museum's Secret Lab to discover what important message lies in a mysterious glob on a recently discovered Da Vinci flower painting. The ingenious solution: Da Vinci was allergic to flowers, and the glob is, er, evidence of that ancient sneeze. Combining wacky humor and a silly cast of characters with adventure, friendship, and mystery, the powerhouse team of Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell have created a uniquely engaging series that is perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Ricky Ricotta, Captain Underpants, and the Galaxy Zack series. Also included in these books are some graphic novel-style pages that will attract reluctant readers. Author bio: Tom Angleberger is the author of the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Origami Yoda series, as well as Fake Mustache and Horton Halfpott, both Edgar Award nominees, and the Qwikpick Papers series. He is also the author of the transportation picture book McToad Mows Tiny Island. Tom lives with his wife, Cece Bell, in Christiansburg, Virginia. www.origamiyoda.com."

Tom Angleberger (Author), Mark Turetsky (Narrator)

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The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

"A chocolate-filled, girl-powered fantasy with a heroine who learns what it means to be a strong, fearsome human (and dragon). Aventurine is a brave young dragon ready to explore the world outside of her family's mountain cave . . . if only they'd let her leave it. She's determined to prove herself by capturing the most dangerous prey of all: a human. But when that human tricks her into drinking enchanted hot chocolate, she's transformed into a puny human without any sharp teeth, fire breath, or claws. But she's still the fiercest creature in these mountains-and now she's found her true passion: chocolate. All she has to do is get to the human city to find herself an apprenticeship (whatever that is) in a chocolate house (which sounds delicious), and she'll be conquering new territory in no time . . . won't she? A classic fantasy with terrific girl power, perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Jessica Day George."

Stephanie Burgis (Author), Jill Frutkin (Narrator)

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The Girl with the Ghost Machine

"What if a machine could bring back the ones we love? From New York Times bestseller Lauren DeStefano comes a captivating middle grade tale of loss, love and hope. In this beautiful and poignant novel, acclaimed author Lauren DeStefano tells a story love and loss, and what it means to say goodbye. When Emmaline Beaumont's father started building the ghost machine, she didn't expect it to bring her mother back from the dead. But by locking himself in the basement to toil away at his hopes, Monsieur Beaumont has become obsessed with the contraption and neglected the living, and Emmaline is tired of feeling forgotten. Nothing good has come from building the ghost machine, and Emmaline decides that the only way to bring her father back will be to make the ghost machine work.or destroy it forever."

Lauren DeStefano (Author), Brittany Pressley (Narrator)

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Merlin Missions Collection: Books 1-8: Christmas in Camelot; Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve; Summer o

"Merlin Mission Books 1-8 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series available together for the first time ever! Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the magician sends Jack and Annie on an adventure in the magic tree house.  Audiobooks in this Merlin Missions set include: Christmas in Camelot (#1)  Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve (#2)  Summer of the Sea Serpent (#3)  Winter of the Ice Wizard (#4)  Carnival at Candlelight (#5)  Season of the Sandstorm (#6)  Night of the New Magicians (#7) Blizzard of the Blue Moon (#8)   'Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced. A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general.'--Chicago Parent   "Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing.'--AudioFile"

Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Mary Pope Osborne (Narrator)

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Merlin Missions Collection: Books 9-16: Dragon of the Red Dawn; Monday with a Mad Genius; Dark Day i

"Merlin Mission Books 9-16 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series available together for the first time ever!  Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the magician sends Jack and Annie on an adventure in the magic tree house.  Audiobooks in this Merlin Missions set include: Dragon of the Red Dawn (#9)  Monday with a Mad Genius (#10)  Dark Day in the Deep Sea (#11)  Eve of the Emperor Penguin (#12)  Moonlight on the Magic Flute (#13)  A Good Night for Ghosts (#14)  Leprechaun in Late Winter (#15) A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time (#16)   'Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced. A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general.'--Chicago Parent   "Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing.'--AudioFile"

Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Mary Pope Osborne (Narrator)

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