Alana, Scott & Family @ Christian Books Today

great story, my boys loved it

Revisado: 11-27-13

What made the experience of listening to The Land of Flames the most enjoyable?

My boys laughed several times at the characters and their witty/funny charms.

Have you listened to any of TK Kellman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I loved the narrator voice. It reminded me at times of Morgan Freeman. The only thing I didn't care for was the way he did Karini (the main fairy)'s voice. It was such a high falsetto, it sounded like he was attempting to be funny, even in parts when the storyline wasn't comical. But for my boys, it just added to the joy of listening to it. I also thought some of the special sound effects were very well done.

Any additional comments?

This was our second fantasy by Cynthia P Willow. I listened to the audio version in the car with my boys. The characters were very memorable, and my children laughed just about every time we had it on. They also have gotten into imaginative play based on the characters of the story. They are already begging for the sequel.

As a mom, I loved how excited my kids were about this story. Way to go, Cynthia P. Willow. Thanks for giving my kids something to spark their imaginations!

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My kids haven't ever enjoyed an audiobook so much

Revisado: 11-20-13

If you could sum up Patty Gayle and the Legend of Kingsley in three words, what would they be?

fun, whimsical, entertaining

What did you like best about this story?

I think I liked that it was so accessible to my kids. Even my youngest followed the entire story, start to finish. We listen to tons of audiobooks, but my guys (all boys) have never gotten as excited about one as this. They were constantly asking what I thought would happen next. The plot isn't complicated, but I think they loved the fact that there was a typical, everyday girl going through such fantastic adventures.

Have you listened to any of Gail Shalan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to her before, but she had nice, clear dictation and didn't detract from the story with over-the-top dramatics.

Any additional comments?

This was my first book by Cynthia P Willow, but I had heard good things about her. I heartily recommend this book for any young audience who enjoys adventure.

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very talented narrator

Revisado: 11-01-13

What does Kathy Garver bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrator captures the intensity in each scene and the complexity of each character. I was especially impressed with the way she made her voice "age" from the beginning of the book (when the narrator is still a child) to the end (when the narrator is a young adult). "The Beloved Daughter" is such an intense book, but the narrator does a great job not over-doing it. She has great characterizations and great drama, but she doesn't go over the top and detract from the story.

Any additional comments?

I saw a previous review that mentioned the chapters being out of order. This issue seems to be resolved. My audiobook downloaded without any problems.

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