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published
October 4th 2004
(first published 2003)
by BBC Audiobooks
binding
Audio Cassette
isbn
056352782X
(isbn13: 9780563527824)
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Read in July, 2008
recommends it for:
people who enjoy fantasy but dislike fat books
Very short but very cool. The reader does a fantastic job, he made the troll in book 2 sound so scary! All the creatures are so creative and very well (and mostly scary) described. I like how the authors tried to avoid clichés in both, content and language.
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
Kids who love nature and fantasy
I was shocked at how short these were - I guess that's natural considering titles like Harry Potter just kept getting thicker and more dense. These read like a fresh breeze. Excellent selection to read in class or as a bedtime series. I really like the flow of the story and the dialogue is fresh and natural.
You can tell the author is an artist by how well he paints a picture of everything in the story. It's so detailed, but not so overwhelming that you're screaming at him to "g...more
You can tell the author is an artist by how well he paints a picture of everything in the story. It's so detailed, but not so overwhelming that you're screaming at him to "g...more
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Read in February, 2009
Lots of fun! It is a much slower pace than the movie. But, that's because the movie was a combination of all 5 books. Lots more detail and some differences, but I like it and so do my kiddos so far. On to books 3 & 4. My only complaint so far is of the reader. I thought Mark Hamill was only whiny as Luke Skywalker. He has too many whiny moments as the reader of this recording (when it doesn't really fit for the character at the time). Maybe it will improve in the next series.
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Read in November, 2007
recommends it for:
fantasy and adventure lovers 2nd grade and up
Finally listened to these 2 books after having them recommended to me 2 or 3 years ago. Three main characters Jared, Mallory and Simon have usual sibling squabbles but work together when faced with goblins, fairies, trolls and other fantastic characters. Each child has own personality and different strengths that they use to help each other get out of dire predicaments that they fall into in the hidden world at their Great Aunt's old house. Books have illustrations and type font that add to t...more
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cute, fun book. recommend it to anyone who wants a little light, enjoyable reading.
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This is such a wonderful series of books for a child between the age of 8 and 12 (big kids will enjoy it, too!). It revolves around three siblings finding a world of goblins and fairies in a parallel universe. It is easy to understand and not frightening like Harry Potter can be. Quick reads, too. Me and my girls are currently finishing Book 1 and we will be onto 2-5 soon.
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The Spiderwick Chronicles are about three kids named Jared, Simon and Mallory. They move into their old aunts or somethings house. Then they find out about all the fantastical creatures around them!
This book is fantastical and you will enjoy it!!!
This book is fantastical and you will enjoy it!!!
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I'm actually listening to the CD with 5 books read by that Star Wars actor...what's his name? Luke Skywalker? Interesting, passes the time on the way to work, better this than Lipstick Jungle.
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These books are cute. If you get them try to get all 5 together because each book is only about 100 pages long and it takes about 1/2 hour to read. Fun though.
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Read in November, 2007
I think this set of books has pretty good potential. It's no Harry Potter, but it can be good. Especially if you like fairies and what not.
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Read in August, 2008
I thought this short book entertaining, but too short. I'm glad there are more. Clay and Olivia liked it too.
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Read in June, 2007
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