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An American Library Association 2010 Notable Children’s Recording
One of only 30 audiobooks chosen. Find out why: Listen to an excerpt of Laural Merlington reading The Witch’s Guide to Cooking with Children
School Library Journal Media Review
“When Sol, 11, and Connie, 8, move into their new house, they discover that their neighbor isn't all that she appears to be. In Keith McGowan's contemporary version of Hansel and Gretel, listeners are given a glimpse into the macabre and outlandish activities of Fay Holaderry, the neighborhood witch, and her dog... Included in the narration are snippets of the witch's own diary, adding to the eeriness and sometimes humorous mood of this modernized classic tale which fans of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl are sure to appreciate. Laural Merlington brings Fay to life... She adds just enough tonal variation to distinguish the other characters, and her clear and almost melodic tone makes this an overall enjoyable listening experience.” — Amy Joslyn, Fairport Public Library, NY |
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More Praise for the Audiobook “I listened to this on audio, and the narrator realistically gave voice to a boy, a girl, a witch... The Witch's Guide is full of risks. It's not just the jokes for the grownups, the eating children, the satire of parenting where it's better to get rid of the child than to parent; but also in giving Sol and Connie depth of character. Sol, an inventor, wants, needs, craves respect and love and success; Connie clamors for attention, acts without thinking. McGowan's real risk is that he doesn't answer all the questions; he leaves things open; despite the humor, despite the supernatural, he makes this real because no one's life is tidily wrapped up with a bow... What else? Easily a favorite book read in 2009.” — Liz Burns, A Chair, A Fireplace, & A Tea Cozy “It’s not often I get to listen to an audiobook. With my own young children around who aren’t quite ready for the books that I review, I end up listening catch as catch can. I was bound and determined to finish The Witch‘s Guide to Cooking with Children, not just for the story itself, but for the excellent performance by Laural Merlington… Keith McGowan has written a clever twist on Hansel and Gretel that modern kids will eat up! Since I listened instead of read, I did not get to see the accompanying illustrations. But I did get to enjoy Laural Merlington’s masterful performance in the Brilliance Audio edition.” — Stacey Dillon, School Librarian
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