A Grimm warning
Record details
- ISBN: 9781478955801
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Physical Description:
sound recording
sound disc
9 audio discs (630 minutes) : CD audio ; 4 3/4 inch disc - Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: [New York, New York] : Hachette Audio, [2014]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from web page. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Read by the author. |
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Subject: | Characters and characteristics in literature -- Juvenile fiction Magic -- Juvenile fiction Brothers and sisters -- Juvenile fiction Twins -- Juvenile fiction |
Genre: | Children's audiobooks. Fantasy fiction. |
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Available copies
- 4 of 5 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Creston Public Library | JR AUDIO FIC COL (Text)
Acquisition Type: New |
35140001128225 | Junior Audio Books | Volume hold | Available | - |
- AudioFile Reviews : AudioFile Reviews 2012 August
After twins Alex and Conner are sucked into the fairy-tale world, they embark on a quest to get back home. Some weaknesses in Colfer's writing, such as an overreliance on clichŽs, are overshadowed by his spirited reading. The twins encounter characters from various tales, and Colfer proves convincing as heroines like Snow White and villains like the Big Bad Wolf. Colfer also shines when he breaks into song and when he delivers Conner's dialogue, which is often laugh-out-loud funny. Listeners will get sucked into Alex and Conner's adventures as they solve riddles, learn more about the stories behind their favorite stories, and make discoveries about themselves and each other. A.F. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews - Audio And Video Online Reviews 1991-2018
Fans of Glee, celebrate, for Colfer narrates the second in his series, too (after 2012's The Wishing Spell, also available from Hachette). This time, twins Alex and Conner must save both the fairy world and their own from the evil Enchantress. Along the way, they face hard choices, learning lessons about compassion and love. Revelations include the reasons behind the behavior of some of the evil characters. Colfer's vocal virtuosity and acting ability is clear in the distinct voices and personalities of the varied characters he has created: the loving fairy godmother, the self-centered Red, the grieving Cinderella (her child has been stolen), and the tough-talking Mother Goose. He meows realistically when vocalizing the Giant's pet cat and is willing to sing badly as the Golden Harp. But his enthusiasm for vocalization is also the audio's weakness; the narrative seems rushed, secondary to the dialogue. This pacing does not do justice to the story's complexity. The surprise ending holds a promise for more adventures, a reassurance to listeners. Grades 4-6. Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2012 October #5
When twins Alex and Conner receive a fairy tale collection for their 12th birthday, the brother and sister are soon sucked inside the book's pages. They find themselves in a world where Happily Ever After already happened, where the Big Bad Wolf's pack is hell-bent on vengeance, Snow White's wicked queen has escaped incarceration, and Red Riding Hood has ascended to her own kingdom. In narrating his own book, Colferâof Glee fameâlacks the charisma he so frequently displays on television, and is outmatched by the book's large cast of fairy tale characters. Snow White, the Evil Queen, Goldilocks, Alex, Conner, and most everyone else sound too similar: all of them reduced to a low, throaty whisper. Additionally, Colfer's narration is almost indistinguishable from the voices he creates for his characters. This is particularly unfortunate because his book is filled with larger-than-life charactersârequiring a dramatic and larger-than-life performance. Ages 8âup. A Little, Brown hardcover. (July)
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Gr 4 UpâThis delightful installment brings listeners back into Colfer's (The Enchantress Returns) unique fairy tale realm with twins Conner and Alex Bailey. Alex has settled into her training as a fairy godmother, while Conner is forced to work his way through school trying to be "normal," which is very difficult when you have fairy blood. When brand-new Brothers Grimm tales are discovered in Germany, Conner's interest is piqued. It's lucky that his class is heading there on a field trip, even luckier that his crush, Bree, is going as well. As the Grimms' tales are read, Conner realizes these stories are warnings about events that'll happen 200 years in the futureâwhich is TODAY. Frantic, Conner must find a way back to the Land of Stories to warn his sister and grandmother of impending doom. Colfer narrates his tale with ease, creating the illusion of more than one voice. Familiarity with previous installments is not completely necessary to follow the story; however, listeners will most likely want to hear the first two and will definitely be clamoring for the fourth due to the epic cliff-hanger. A great choice for fantasy and fractured fairy tales enthusiasts.âAmanda Schiavulli, Finger Lakes Library System, NY
[Page 54]. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2012 November
Gr 4â7âLike a kinder, gentler Inkheart, (Chicken House 2003), Chris Colfer's first novel (Little, Brown, 2012) features a parallel world residing within the pages of a family bookâa world whose inhabitants are, in general, ignorant of any world other than their own. Into this appropriately named "Land of Stories" fall 12-year-old twins, Alex and Connor. After the initial excitement of meeting the likes of Goldilocks, Sleeping Beauty, and other fairytale world denizens, the twins are anxious to return home. The way out, however, is not as simple as the way in. They must gather items from a cryptic riddle to perform the Wishing Spell, and soon discover they are not alone in seeking these items. A mysterious girl tracks them and perils await. The weighty danger and adventure is lightened by the wisecracking Connor, a perfect foil for Alex, his more serious sister. If the twins are a little too lucky and clueless at times (a well-read girl like Alex would surely know to avoid the gingerbread cottage in the woods), and phrasing is occasionally trite, it's a small price to pay for an otherwise satisfying adventure. As one might expect from Glee star, Chris Colfer, the narration is superb. His youthful voice is ideal for the roles of the young siblings as well as the large cast. He speaks conversationally in a pleasing voice, although the constant refrain of "he said," "she said," can become tiresome. Colfer's popularity and top-notch narration should ensure a fine reception for this first title in a projected series.âLisa Taylor, Ocean County Library, NJ
[Page 59]. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2015 October
Gr 3â7âTwins Alex and Connor, along with Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Mother Goose, and other characters chase a masked manâthe twins' uncleâinto stories such as The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland. He is always a step ahead and bargains for troops to take over the kingdoms in the fairy world. Alex and Connor wind up separated in the stories of King Arthur and Robin Hood, needing to create a potion and get back to Oz. Peter Pan and the Tin Woodman join the adventures. Several subplots add depth to the narrationâa girl finding genetic links to Wilhelm Grimm, Red Riding Hood marrying the Frog Prince, and a witch who takes life's energy from children. Colfer's narration is excellent, giving different voices to the many characters and keeping the pace of the rollicking story moving. VERDICT Adults will appreciate references to Hans Christian Andersen and other classic tales, while children will just appreciate good stories on their own terms.âDebbie Whitbeck, formerly of West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI
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