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The Weirdies

By: Michael Buckley
Narrated by: Kate Winslet
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Publisher's summary

This is a very, very sad story. The characters suffer terrible tragedies. People die in unspeakable ways. Only a truly horrible person would be amused by their misfortune.

Nevertheless, it is kind of funny.

My advice is that you listen to this all by yourself. People can be judgy.

If you’re a fan of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Edward Scissorhands, or the darkest bits of Roald Dahl, the Weirdie triplets - Barnacle, Garlic, and Melancholy - will feel like old friends. After being left behind when the entire estate of Deadeye Manor is packed up for a doomed vacation cruise, the triplets have to learn how to fend for themselves. (When a staff of 200 servants has taken care of your every need, even brushing your own teeth is a mountainous task.) From their time at the Our Lady of the Perpetual Side-Eye Orphanage to their adoptive home on picture-perfect Sunshine Circle, the Weirdies have a lot to learn about the world...but, at least, they have each other.

©2020 Michael Buckley (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC.

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About the Creator

Michael Buckley is the NY Times bestselling author of The Sisters Grimm series and the Nerds series, as well as the YA trilogy Undertow. His latest adventure is Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox. Before writing for children, Buckley worked in television as the co-creator, executive producer, and writer of the CN series, Robotomy. He was also a stand up comic, pasta maker, and lead singer in a punk rock band. You can find him on Instagram at @whatsupbuckley and at www.michaelbuckleywrites.com (http://www.michaelbuckleywrites.com/).

About the Performer

Academy Award winning actress, Kate Winslet has brought to life some of cinema’s most captivating and memorable roles. Her resumé consists of critically and commercially acclaimed work as well as a span of awards and honors that illustrate Winslet’s talent and solidify her a permanent place in cinema history. Winslet can currently be seen starring in Francis Lee’s Ammonite, for which she was awarded TIFF's Tribute Actor Award. Upcoming, she will be seen in the HBO series Mare Of Easttown. Previous film credits include The Reader (for which she won the Oscar), Revolutionary Road, Titanic, Heavenly Creatures, Sense And Sensibility, Hamlet, Hideous Kinky, Holy Smoke, Enigma, The Life Of David Gale, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, Finding Neverland, All The King’s Men, Flushed Away, The Holiday, Little Children, Contagion, Carnage, Labor Day, Divergent, Insurgent, A Little Chaos, The Dressmaker, Triple Nine, Collateral Beauty, The Mountain Between Us, and Wonder Wheel.

Interview: Kate Winslet Has Fun With the Dark Humor of 'The Weirdies'

'...where I'm able to be that voice for other parents' children makes me so incredibly happy...'
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This needs to be made into a movie!!

I loved everything about this book! The story would make a great plot for an animation movie. Kate Winslet did an awesome job as a narrator.

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Awesome and woefully hilarious

I wasn’t sure what to think when I saw the reading time was under 2 hours. But my 6 yr old daughter and I love reading/listening to “peculiar” storylines (and it was included with our membership) so we gave it a try. This story and narrator were absolutely AWESOME. It was hilarious and sad at the same time. Some of the story went over my daughter’s head but it was easy enough for her to follow. Just enough maturity that adults would enjoy the story as well. We are looking forward to the next installment :)

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Weird but fun!

Not crazy about Kate Winslet but she did a great job. She made the story fun!

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Fantastic Book

I am so happy I came across this delightful book. It reminds me of a cross between the Addams Family and Matilda. Kate Winslet did an amazing job at narration. I would highly recommend it.

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different and fun

Something light, a good lil listen. I enjoyed the narration and look forward to more!

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Cute book

I liked the meaning behind this story of how its ok to be different.

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Hilariously Funny

The plot is full of twists and turns...keeping the listener on edge. Kate Winslett is an amazing narrator!

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how adorable.

Kate Winslet did a superb job! hilarious,cute story. I loved it. laughed out loud. !

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thought this was for kids!

got a good laugh from this Addams family meets series of unfortunate events mix! Kate does an absolute 🔥 fire job on the voices and although I despised garlic voice in the beginning I grew to love it

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Cute and Funny

I really enjoyed this short audible. lately, I've needed shorter, lighthearted stories that don't involve too much emotional turmoil. this performance was a fun, dark comedy and surprised me with how much I enjoyed it.

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