Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Homer's The Odyssey: A Poetic Primer

'Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy...' Ever been lost and want to go home? Join Odysseus as he struggles to return to his family in this epic retelling of the adventures of The Odyssey. Retold for a children's audience, Poetic Primer’s The Odyssey, is filled with vibrant illustrations while still maintaining the poetic format of the original work. Together you and your reader can enter the world of Ancient Greece and see how our hero, Odysseus, exemplifies multiple classical virtues as he courageously slays monsters, patiently travels to magical lands, and prudently takes back his home and family. Filled with educational materials and discussion questions, The Odyssey is bound to be you and your child’s next favorite epic.  ABOUT POETIC PRIMERS Wanted to share the classics with your kids but thought they are a little too much for their innocent minds? Poetic Primers are the perfect fit for any parents that want to read the classics to either kids. Such classics like ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Aesop’s Fables,’ and ‘King Arthur’ have been reimagined to be more kid friendly. While still keeping the stories in their poetic forms, Poetic Primers focus on the virtues and vice the various heroes embody and face throughout their adventures. Along with stunning and vibrant illustrations, your child (and you!) are sure to treasure these books for years to come.

B.B. Gallagher (Author), Kevin Gallagher (Narrator)

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Schicksalsfeuer

Rote Schwingen. Ein Blick aus Eis. Die Luft brennt um uns herum. Ich weiß, dass du meinen Tod willst. Teresa wusste, dass ihr neues Leben als Schlüsselträgerin nicht ungefährlich ist. Das wird ihr umso bewusster, als seltsame Visionen sie überkommen und sie sich verfolgt fühlt. Sie muss sich irgendwem anvertrauen und kommt Ayden wieder ein Stück näher. Doch kann sie sich wirklich auf ihn einlassen? Und was ist mit Noah? Wird er letztendlich mehr als ein Freund sein? Alles wird in Frage gestellt, als sich ein Gegner erhebt, vor dem weder Ayden noch Noah Teresa beschützen können. Plötzlich ist nicht nur ihr Leben in Gefahr, sondern auch das ihrer Freundin Kate. Und der Kampf gegen den übermächtigen Gegner fordert einen hohen Preis…

Juliane Maibach (Author), Fanny Bechert (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Mitos Urbanos y Creepypastas: 2 Libros en 1 - Leyendas Urbanas en Español, Creepypastas

¿Te gustaría descubrir los relatos más espeluznantes que se han compartido en los lugares más oscuros del internet? Entonces sigue leyendo.. “Se encuentra frente al gran misterio... Al que hace temblar a la humanidad desde su origen: lo desconocido.” - Gastón Leroux. Creepypasta es un término utilizado en el internet para unas historias cortas diseñadas para perturbar, poner nerviosas a las personas y provocar una respuesta emocional fuerte y así asustar al lector. Las creepypastas pueden ser leyendas escritas o incluso imágenes de terror que han sido copiadas y pegadas por todo el internet. Estas entradas de internet suelen ser breves, generadas por el usuario y suelen ser historias que tratan de fantasmas o alienígenas con la intención de asustar a los lectores.  En este libro descubrirás: -Una colección de creepypastas que no te dejarán dormir con las luces apagadas. -Un vistazo rápido a las primeras creepypastas que impulsaron este fenómeno. -Macabras historias que se han dejado de contar en internet hoy en día. -Descubre la relación de las leyendas urbanas y teorías de conspiración. -Conoce las leyendas urbanas clásicas y las más famosas contadas en internet. -Creepypastas que tienen sus orígenes en hechos reales. -Y mucho más.. Las creepypastas son historias que toman forma a partir de nuestros miedos más profundos. Historias que por siglos han sido legadas, que se han contado una y otra vez de persona a persona. En el internet, eso se llama copiar y pegar… Las cosas ahora son diferentes. Pero el que las historias se vuelvan a contar una y otra vez no ha cambiado. Estos relatos nunca desaparecerán. Adelante, lector, atrévete a leer estas páginas y a permanecer incrédulo.. ¡Haz clic en comprar ya y descubre cuáles son estos terroríficos relatos! 

Chase Mcgill, Nate Del Valle (Author), Vinicio Aguinaga (Narrator)

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His Dark Materials: The Complete BBC Radio Collection: Full-cast dramatisations of Northern Lights,

All three BBC radio dramatisations of the bestselling fantasy trilogy - plus bonus material A breathtaking epic spanning multiple worlds, His Dark Materials follows the adventures of Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, two children catapulted into a life-or-death struggle to save the future of the Cosmos. In Northern Lights, 11-year-old Lyra discovers dark forces at work involving kidnapped children and a mysterious substance called 'Dust'. With her shape-shifting daemon, Pantalaimon, she leaves her Oxford college home and embarks on a dangerous journey to the frozen North, aided by armoured bears, Gyptians and a witch-queen... The Subtle Knife sees 12-year-old Will finding an opening into the haunted world of Cittàgazze, where daemon-destroying Spectres roam. There he meets Lyra, and together they acquire the most powerful weapon in all the universes - an object many would kill to possess. In The Amber Spyglass, a colossal war is brewing in Heaven, and Lyra and Will have been separated. They must find each other and journey onward - even into the World of the Dead... These thrilling dramatisations feature an all-star cast, including Lulu Popplewell, Terence Stamp, Bill Paterson, Kenneth Cranham and Adrian Scarborough. Also included is a bonus documentary, World Book Club, in which Philip Pullman answers readers' questions about Northern Lights.

Philip Pullman (Author), Adrian Scarborough, Bill Paterson, Full Cast, Kenneth Cranham, Terence Stamp (Narrator)

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Beyond the Mountains

The thrilling sequel to the best-selling middle-grade debut of Autumn 2020 Imogen and Marie return through the door in the tree to a whole new Yaroslav. Miro is king, but hates it. Anneshka is no longer Queen. . . and hates it. When Anneshka hears a prophecy that she will rule the Greatest Kingdom, she seizes Marie, believing her to be key to fulfilling it, and heads over the mountains. Imogen and Miro chase after them, in hot pursuit. But what they find in the lands beyond will change everything again, and see them facing dangers they could never have imagined, both human and otherwise. The Clock of Stars trilogy is a timeless fantasy from the most astonishing new voice in middle grade.

Francesca Gibbons (Author), Imogen Church (Narrator)

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Daughter of the Deep

Brought to you by Puffin. From the creator of PERCY JACKSON, bestselling author Rick Riordan, comes a brand-new adventure, inspired by Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world. Ana's parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family's she's got left is her older brother, Dev, also a student at HP. Ana's freshman year culminates with the class's weekend trial at sea, the details of which have been kept secret. She only hopes she has what it'll take to succeed. All her worries are blown out of the water when, on the bus ride to the ship, Ana and her schoolmates witness a terrible tragedy that will change the trajectory of their lives. But wait, there's more. The professor accompanying them informs Ana that their rival school, Land Institute, and Harding-Pencroft have been fighting a cold war for a hundred and fifty years. But now the heat is on and the freshman are in danger of becoming fish food. In a race against deadly enemies, Ana will make amazing friends and astounding discoveries about her heritage as she puts her leadership skills to the test for the first time. Rick Riordan's trademark humour, fast-paced action, and wide cast of characters are on full display in this undersea adventure. Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 60 million copies of his books worldwide. 'This is the stuff of legends' - The Guardian on Percy Jackson © Rick Riordan 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Rick Riordan (Author), Soneela Nankani (Narrator)

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Vespertine: The new TOP-TEN BESTSELLER from the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thor

*THE TOP-TEN BESTSELLER* From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Alexandra Bracken and Holly Black. The dead of Loraille do not rest. Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on. She'd rather deal with the dead than the living, who point and whisper about the odd girl who was once possessed by a violent spirit. When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia fights back by awakening an ancient spirit bound to a high saint's relic. It is a revenant, a malevolent being now whispering in her head. Wielding its extraordinary power almost consumes her in body and soul. But death has come to Loraille, and only a vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a high relic, has a chance of stopping it. As Artemisia investigates a mystery of saints, secrets and dark magic, an ancient evil is stirring. Can an untrained girl, tormented by the burden of containing the revenant's devouring power, have any hope of defeating it?

Margaret Rogerson (Author), Caitlin Davies (Narrator)

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The Shattered Castle

King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya. But a surprise attack on his own land -- on the castle itself -- reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron's entire kingdom. And that's not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jaron's relationship with Imogen is uncertain. This former False Prince will need his best tricks and many allies at his side to hold Carthya together.

Jennifer A. Nielsen (Author), Charlie Mcwade (Narrator)

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The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List

Brought to you by Puffin. The Christmasaurus is back! Get ready for the magical NEW festive adventure from bestselling author, Tom Fletcher! You know about the Naughty and Nice List, right? Santa's top-secret tracker that he ALWAYS checks twice? Well, this year, the Christmasaurus is on a mission to track down children who have found themselves on the Naughty List to help them put wrongs to rights, naughty to nice! This is a story about mischievous kids learning the error of their ways, but it's also about sharing the true spirit of Christmas and realising that sometimes things aren't quite as they first appear... Everyone loves The Christmasaurus! 'Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness' - The Observer 'Genius' - The Sun 'Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud' - The Daily Express © Tom Fletcher 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Tom Fletcher (Author), Paul Shelley, Tom Fletcher (Narrator)

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The Magnificent Makers #1: How to Test a Friendship

BOOM! SNAP! WHIZ! ZAP! The Magnificent Makers series is filled with science, adventure, and characters that listeners will love! A modern-day Magic School Bus for chapter book listeners! This book includes two science activities kids can do at home! These quick educational activities (30 minutes or less) use items you probably already have on hand! Violet and Pablo are best friends who love science! So when they discover a riddle that opens a magic portal in the Science Space at school, they can't wait to check it out! Along with their new classmate, Deepak, the friends discover a magical makerspace called the Maker Maze. It's a laboratory full of robots, 3D printers, an antigravity chamber, and more. Doors line the walls of the makerspace, with a new science adventure waiting behind each one. With the help of a hilarious and odd scientist, the Magnificent Makers embark on out-of-this-world adventures that help them master the science concepts they are learning in school. This series will cover several scientific topics (at an age-appropriate level) ranging from human biology to ecology, while also exploring issues such as managing failure, teamwork, courage, and jealousy. *Includes a downloadable PDF containing the science experiments from the printed book Don't miss any books in this STEM-tastic series!   #1: How to Test a Friendship #2: Brain Trouble #3: Riding Sound Waves #4: The Great Germ Hunt #5: Race Through Space

Theanne Griffith (Author), Giordan Diaz (Narrator)

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Water: Tales of Elemental Spirits

What magical beings inhabit Earth's waters? Some are as almost-familiar as the mer-people; some as strange as the thing glimpsed only as a golden eye in a pool at the edge of the Great Desert Kalarsham, where the mad god Geljdreth rules; or the unknowable, immense Kraken, dark beyond the darkness of the deepest ocean, who will one day rise and rule the world. Here are seven tales from the remarkable storytellers Robin McKinley and Peter Dickinson. Vividly imagined and written, they transform the simple element of water into something very powerful indeed.

Peter Dickinson, Robin Mckinley (Author), Bianca Amato (Narrator)

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Dust & Grim

From a bestselling author: Miss Peregrine meets The Graveyard Book in this middle grade adventure about rival siblings running a monster mortuary. ​ Thirteen-year-old Molly doesn't know how she got the short end of the stick-being raised by her neglectful father-while Dustin, the older brother she's never met, got their mother and the keys to the family estate. But now the siblings are both orphaned, she's come home for her inheritance, and if Dustin won't welcome her into the family business, then she'll happily take her half in cash. There's just one problem: the family business is a mortuary for monsters, and Molly's not sure she's ready to deal with mysterious doors, talking wolves, a rogue devourer of magic, and a secret cemetery. It's going to take all of Dustin's stuffy supernatural knowledge and Molly's most heroic cosplay (plus a little help from non-human friends) for the siblings to figure it out and save the day... if only they can get along for five minutes. Bestselling author Chuck Wendig's middle grade debut is equal parts spooky, funny, and heartfelt-perfect for Halloween and year-round reading!

Chuck Wendig (Author), Rachel Jacobs (Narrator)

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