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Audiobooks Narrated by Erin Bateman
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"From the creator of Anne of Green Gables, get ready to be swept away by this tale of true love against all odds.
Twenty-nine-year-old Valancy Stirling is unmarried and still lives at home with her mother. Her day-to-day life seems dull compared to her favorite books by John Forster and her fantasies of the “Blue Castle.” When she receives a devastating diagnosis and is only given one year to live, Valancy escapes from her family to make the most of the time she has left.
Valancy moves in with an old friend, Cissy Gay, who is also gravely ill. Everyone else in the town had abandoned Cissy because she had a child out of wedlock. But Barney Snaith, who understands what it’s like to be an outcast, still comes to visit. Although rumored to be a dangerous criminal and even the father of Cissy’s illegitimate child, Barney is simply a friend of the family. He also becomes Valancy’s romantic interest.
After Cissy’s death, Valancy does not want to stay at Cissy’s house with her alcoholic father, but she doesn’t want to return home to her own family either. Instead, she proposes to Barney, and they move back to his hometown on a remote island. The quiet woods remind her of the setting of John Forster’s books and the “Blue Castle” she always dreamed of. But Valency knows she is on borrowed time. One day, her shoe gets caught in the train tracks and she sees the train speeding towards her…but is this the end of her life, or just the beginning?"
"'Journey to Oz, a faraway land of magic, mayhem, and danger in this fantastical trilogy by L. Frank Baum. The Library Congress calls this “America’s greatest and best-beloved homegrown fairytale,” and the stories will spark the imagination and wonder as you enter the wondrous Land of Oz.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – The most well-known of the Oz stories, this book follows Dorothy Gale as she is swept up in a tornado and transported to the Land of Oz, a world of danger and magic that she is unable to leave. She seeks out the Wizard of Oz for his assistance in getting home, and he agrees to help – if she will kill the Wicked Witch of the West.
The Marvelous Land of Oz – This book follows the adventures of a young boy named Tip exploring a world Oz post-Dorothy. When Dorothy left, her friends The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were given rulership over the Emerald City and the Winkie Kingdom. But the Scarecrow’s rule of the Emerald City has been overthrown by an all-girl army, and Tip is recruited along with the Tin Woodman to help him get the city back.
Ozma of Oz – Dorothy Gale is whisked away to a land called Ev, after being blown into the sea during a storm. After being captured and kept imprisoned by an evil princess, she is rescued by Princess Ozma and her familiar friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, among others. The band must make their way through obstacles and dangers to make it back to the Emerald City one again.'"
"The adventures in the marvelous land of Oz continue in Ozma of Oz, the third in L. Frank Baum’s whimsical and imaginative series. This title sees the return of many beloved characters and settings from the original book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
In this fantastical tale, Dorothy Gale is whisked away to a land called Ev, after being blown into the sea during a storm. After being captured and kept imprisoned by an evil princess, she is rescued by Princess Ozma and her familiar friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, among others. After the daring rescue, the band must make their way through obstacles and dangers to make it back to the Emerald City one again.
L. Frank Baum’s adventures in Oz are beloved tales that continue to amuse and delight listeners over a century after publication. This entry in the series demonstrates timeless themes of seeking home, finding friends in unexpected circumstances, and outsmarting evil with kindness and cleverness."
"“For although I feel that I know a tremendous lot, I am not yet aware how much there is in the world to find out about. It will take me a little time to discover whether I am very wise or very foolish.'
Return to the magical land of Oz in The Marvelous Land of Oz, the second book in L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz series.
The Marvelous Land of Oz begins soon after the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and follows the adventures of a young boy named Tip exploring a world where everything has been turned upside down after the departure of Dorothy. When Dorothy left, her friends The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were given rulership over the Emerald City and the Winkie Kingdom. But the Scarecrow’s rule of the Emerald City has been overthrown by an all-girl army, and Tip is recruited along with the Tin Woodman to help him get the city back.
As the band of adventurers travels through Oz, they encounter magic and mysteries, search for a lost princess, make many daring escapes, and meet a whole crew of fantastic creatures. The Marvelous Land of Oz will spark the imagination and draw listeners into L. Frank Baum’s beloved world of Oz."
"Journey to the imaginative world of Wonderland in this bundle of Alice in Wonderland books. Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass have inspired countless films, plays, and songs in over 150 years of their publication, and these stories continue to capture the imaginations of all generations.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – When Alice’s boring school lessons are interrupted by a white rabbit with a pocketwatch, she starts on an exciting adventure that takes her to the nonsensical and fascinating world of Wonderland. Join Alice as she meets beloved characters like the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter as she tries to find her way home from Wonderland.
Through the Looking Glass – The story continues with Alice stepping through a mirror into a world that is a reverse of her own, a world that contains all of the nonsensical things that don’t belong in reality. She once again meets even more fascinating and whimsical characters (such as the famous Tweedledee and Tweedledum), and finds herself in puzzling situations as she puzzles her way out of this world of opposites. This audiobook contains two of Carroll’s most famous poems: “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus and the Carpenter.'"
"I daresay you have often thought what you would do if you had three wishes given you…and felt certain that if you had the chance you could think of three really useful wishes without a moment's hesitation. These children had often talked this matter over, but, now the chance had suddenly come to them, they could not make up their minds.
When 5 children discover the Psammead—a malevolent sand-fairy—who says he can grant wishes, the children cannot believe their luck! All their wildest secret dreams will come true: beauty beyond compare, riches greater than kings, the ability to fly. But wishes are not always what they seem, and every wish the fairy grants goes wrong for the children.
With each wish, the children attract more danger and consequence. They eventually must learn that their struggles cannot be wished away, and that every wish they are granted spreads ripples of misfortune for themselves and those around them. But the power to have one's heart's desires fulfilled is incredible valuable, and the temptation to continue wishing may be too much for the children to resist, even once they know those wishes will come at a price.
From Edith Nesbit, one of the earliest authors of children’s literature, comes Five Children and It, a fantastical and timeless tale of the risks and consequences of careless wishes."
"Aesop’s Fables are timeless and entertaining stories and anecdotes meant to impart wisdom and guidance to readers of all ages. Written by Aesop in ancient Greece, these fables began as stories told from person to person, generation to generation. Hundreds of fables have been attributed to Aesop, and his stories are still told to impart wisdom today.
Among the well-known fables included in this collection are “The Hare and the Tortoise,” “The Ants and the Grasshopper,” and “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse,” presented among hundreds of other fables. Told simply and quickly, each fable is a bite-sized lesson perfectly suited for children and adults alike."
"Revisit a beloved fairy tale in The Snow Queen and Other Stories.
Hans Christian Andersen has an undeniable legacy. The Danish author wrote over 156 stories that have been translated and adapted into countless retellings, films, tv shows, musicals, and more. Some of the world’s most beloved fairy tale retellings have been based on Andersen’s short stories.
The main story in this collection is “The Snow Queen,” the story of two children who play together daily and have many fun adventures. Kai, a young boy is drawn to an icy palace by an evil queen who causes him to forget his friendships and past, keeping him prisoner without fond memories for comfort. His friend Gerda has to go on a daring journey to rescue him from the ice castle and defeat the evil that holds him captive using the strongest power in the world -- the power of love. Along the way she meets fascinating characters, discovers powerful magic, and truly grows up throughout her journey to rescue her best friend.
This story, along with others in the collection, highlights the talent and imagination of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales, and will charm readers with timeless characters and magical escapades."
"“People must believe what they can, and those who believe more must not be hard upon those who believe less. I doubt if you would have believed it all yourself if you hadn't seen some of it.”
Eight-year-old Princess Irene is everything a princess of her age should be: brave, imaginative, strong-willed, and eager to be a good person. But her situation is not ideal: she lives in a lonely castle separated from her kingdom with her nursemaid, amid mines full of goblins who seek to destroy her and her family.
But one day, the young princess happens upon the ghost of her namesake while exploring her castle, and begins an adventure to overtake the goblins and restore order to her kingdom. Along the way she makes new friends, experiences powerful magic from her ancestors, and shows the world what a brave and daring princess can do even when the world is stacked against her.
The Princess and the Goblin will enchant readers of all ages and whirl them away to a world of magic and adventure. Originally written as a serial, each chapter leaves readers wanting to continue the adventure and cheer on Princess Irene in her quest."
