CD audiobook
The Forbidden Library / Django Wexler.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781101891087 :
- Physical Description: 7 sound discs (510 minutes) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: [United States] : Random House, Inc., Listening Library, ℗2015.
- Copyright: ©2015.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Compact discs. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Read by Cassandra Morris. |
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| Subject: | Fantasy. |
| Genre: | Audiobooks. Children's. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at South Central Regional Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Library | TB J F Wex v.1 (Text) | 35864002180717 | Junior Audio | Volume hold | Available | - |
- AudioFile Reviews : AudioFile Reviews 2015 July
Narrator Cassandra Morris's clear, youthful voice is well matched to the character of smart and resourceful Alice. In the wake of her father's disappearance, she's sent to a mysterious house with a dangerous library. Morris's high voice is tinged with subversive humor, and her ability to drop subtle vocal clues while narrating enhances the ominous and suspenseful moments of this fantastical mystery. With a calculated pace, she unfolds this tense story, and her depth and range truly come into play in her characterizations of supernatural creatures, oddly secretive household inhabitants, and portentous cats. This work is an excellent kickoff to a promising series, and Morris illuminates its world beautifully. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine - Horn Book Magazine Reviews : Horn Book Magazine Reviews 2015 #4
Pulled in by narrator Morris's fresh, youthful voice, listeners follow twelve-year-old Alice into an enchanted world where books are portals and Readers control the creatures within. Morris captures spunky Alice's intrepid curiosity as she battles wits with the mysterious boy Isaac, whose snarky barbs draw Alice into the forbidden library. Wexler's complex language morphs into spoken wordplay as Morris conjures both fantastical creatures and scheming adults with distinctive characterization. Spine-chilling details heighten the sinister mood as Alice's adventures lead to mortal danger and set the stage for the sequel, The Mad Apprentice (rev. 3/15). An engaging production with wide appeal, an ideal fantasy for family listening. mary burke Copyright 2014 Horn Book Magazine. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2015 June
Gr 5â8âFollowing the disappearance of her father, whom she believes has met with foul play from a fairy named Vespidian, Alice Creighton is living with her mysterious uncle, Geryon. A talking cat leads her into the forbidden library against her uncle's orders. Alice quickly discovers a whole new world of creatures inside the books. To survive, she must harness the power from the creatures and make it her own. After learning she is a Reader, she agrees to become Geryon's apprentice. Throughout her adventures, Alice never loses hope that she'll learn the truth about what happened to her father. Wexler incorporates familiar themes in a fresh, new fantasy world. He delivers imaginative characters and action-packed story lines. Cassandra Morris narrates with perfect timbre and inflection. The transition between character voices is seamless. VERDICT This audiobook is recommended for fans of Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland.âAlice Davidson, Indianapolis, IN
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