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The Fairy Godmother: Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 1
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LENGTH12 hrs and 59 mins
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RELEASE DATE12-27-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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From the best-selling author of the Heralds of Valdemar series comes an enchanting new novel.
In the land of Five Hundred Kingdoms, if you can't carry out your legendary role, life is no fairy tale....
Elena Klovis was supposed to be her kingdom's Cinderella - until an accident of fate left her with a completely inappropriate prince! Determined not to remain with her stepfamily, Elena set out to get a new job - and ended up becoming the Fairy Godmother for the land.
But "Breaking with Tradition" was no easy matter. True, she didn't have to sleep in the chimney, but she had to deal with arrogant, stuffed-shirt princes who kept trying to rise above their place in the tale. In fact, one of them was so ornery that Elena could do nothing but change him into a donkey.
Still, her practical nature couldn't let him roam the country, so she brought the donkey - er, the prince! - home to her cottage to teach him some lessons. All the while keeping in mind that breaking with tradition can land everyone into a kettle of fish - sometimes literally!
And so begins a whole new tale....
©2004 Mercedes Lackey (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
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Kelvin Regents Park, Australia 01-16-13 Member Since 2008Love Scifi, Fantasy & Paranormal & have been reading them for as long as I can remember. Due to health issues I now mainly listen to Audio.
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"An excellent start to a new series"
An excellent start to a new series and a captivating & emotionally gripping story by Mercedes Lackey.
The narrator does an commendable job, each character seems to come alive as a separate entity. I don't think the sample is as good a choice as it could have been to show off the narrator.
The 500 Kingdoms are inhabited by a manner of good and evil magical beings, beasts and humans, from the Fae, Brownies and Unicorns to Giants, Dragons, and Evil Witches, Mages and Sorceresses and their minions
The 500 Kingdoms are imbued with magic and the powerful force of tradition which tries to bend its peoples Magical or otherwise to its will for good or bad.
Tradition intended Elena to be a Cinderella, except that her would be prince was only eleven when she turned twenty-one, so her evil stepmother abandons her and decides to try her fortune hunting in other lands.
Elena, penniless and alone decides to become a paid servant, but her Fairy Godmother decides to take her on as an apprentice.
The magical potential that has built up in her through the unfulfilled tradition gives her huge magical powers. Thus Elena's tale and trials begin, but at least now she has a home and people that care for her and last but not least a purpose . . .
Warning whilst most of this book is G rated in small sections mainly near the end of the book it ups the eroticism for a bit but its not over done in my opinion but it may upset some readers.
There is a nice tone of humor throughout and It has great multilayered characters that grow as the story progresses.
This is an Fantasy adventure story with a side of romance and Elena is a remarkably strong female lead that has a vulnerable human side.
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"a hoot"
Would you consider the audio edition of The Fairy Godmother to be better than the print version?yes, kept me from skimming, really enjoyed the narration very skillfully done. A delightful story with great characters. left me wanting more.
What did you like best about this story?had humor, nice twist on the fairy tale
Have you listened to any of Gabra Zackman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?very good performance
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?lots of giggles
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"not the fairy tale"
If you could sum up The Fairy Godmother in three words, what would they be?strong women...
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fairy Godmother?When the main character turned to the prince and said.."act like an ass and a ass you will be!
What does Gabra Zackman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?Her reading engaged my imagnation.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?When choices had to be made.
Any additional comments?A fine, surprisingly imaginative tale.
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"Fun read, but not deep stuff"
Is there anything you would change about this book?She plays with a fun idea in "The Tradition" and creates some fun characters doing it. Nothing deep or insightful here, but a fun read.
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mary San Antonio, TX, United States 02-28-13 Member Since 2011
I was a 'readaholic' for most of my life. I started crochet and other hobbies. That took away from my reading time. I discovered audio books at the library. That set me off. now, that I am older my eyes make it too difficult to read. So I now am a very diligent audio book listener!
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"Fairy Godmothers revisited."
What made the experience of listening to The Fairy Godmother the most enjoyable?This story is an enjoyable twist on Fairy Godmothers helping "living happily ever after" endings.
What other book might you compare The Fairy Godmother to and why?I revisited the Hans Christian Anderson & Brothers Grimm fairy tales. I paid more attention to the Fairy Godmothers. It was fun comparing them.
What three words best describe Gabra Zackman’s performance?I can't think of just three words. Gabra Zackman seemed a little hesitant the first few chapters.
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"Couldn't keep listening to the awful reader."
What didn’t you like about Gabra Zackman’s performance?I love this book, but I wish I'd listened to the sample before wasting a credit on the audio version. Zackman reads as if the entire thing is an obituary -- as if someone told her "read it with feeling" and the only feeling she could dredge up was sorrow. Lackey writes with wry humor and wit. Her storytelling grabs you and sweeps you along on an amazing, fantastical ride. Zackman's dragging, mournful reading made me turn off the book in disgust before the end of the first chapter. I could read it better. Such a disappointment.
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