Reviews of Children’s Audio Books

The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman

Short Review: The third and final book in a wonderful trilogy, well-read by the author and a full cast.

The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

His Dark Materials, Book Two: The Subtle Knife

Author: Philip Pullman

Reader: Philip Pullman and a full cast

Short Review: Like The Golden Compass, this is a wonderful adventure told by a surprisingly-talented author-narrator and a full cast. The book is a bit less fantastic, in a sense, because some of it is set in our world, but no less enjoyable.

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

His Dark Materials, Book I: The Golden Compass Author: Philip Pullman Reader: Philip Pullman and a full cast Short Review: A fantastic tale of adventure, rebellion, childhood, growth, and bears told by a surprisingly-talented author-narrator and a full cast. Long Review: I’m a big fan of this book and the others in the trilogy, so [...]

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1)
Author: Lemony Snicket
Read by: Tim Curry

Audio Book Extras: Interview of Lemony Snicket by Leonard C. Marcus

Short Review: Tim Curry! Lemony Snicket! Creepy and dark, yet strangely endearing. And you get to hear an interview with the ever elusive Mr. Snicket.