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Barry Trotter and the Unauthorized Parody

By: Michael Gerber
Narrated by: Christopher Cazenove
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Publisher's summary

Warning: This isn't the real thing...it's funnier!

"Stop that movie," Headmaster Alpo Bumblemore said, "or Hogwash is history!" After someone sells directions to the school to a sleazy Muddle tabloid, Barry Trotter, Ermine Cringer, and Lon Measly are hauled out of retirement to face their toughest challenge yet. Not only do the 22-year-olds have to elude packs of rabid fans, outwit Barry's sponging Uncle Serious, and vanquish their old foe Lord Valumart, they have to face the most powerful enemy of all: Hollywood!

This audiobook has not been authorized or endorsed by J.K. Rowling or the publishers of the Harry Potter books. Harry Potter is a registered trademark of Warner Bros.

©2001 Michael Gerber (P)2002 New Millennium Audio, All Rights Reserved

Critic reviews

"Funny and sharp....In its bratty way, Barry Trotter is as energetic and imaginative as the books that inspired it." (Kurt Andersen, Spy Magazine co-founder)
"Gerber's affectionate, giggle-inducing send-up is one giant step toward restoring the somewhat debased art form known as 'parody.'" (Sean Kelly, former editor, National Lampoon)

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Tota Mistake!

What disappointed you about Barry Trotter and the Unauthorized Parody?

I was careless enough not to notice this is not the real Harry Potter! How stupid I was. Great disappointment.

Would you ever listen to anything by Michael Gerber again?

No.

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I wanted to hear Harry Potter series.

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Parodies

Barry Trotter is a delightful bit of nonsense.
The chariscters are so far out, they bring a
laugh just thinking of this story. Parodies
are necessary for reminding us that taking ourselves to seriously is not really a good
thing.

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  • TH
  • 11-25-03

Not funny at all

I listened to the entire thing and didn't laugh a single time. When I listened to the actual Harry Potter books, I laughed out loud numerous times. I did like the ending though - Lon becoming Headmaster of Hogwash and Barry marrying Vermin.

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  • M.
  • 08-07-15

Ugh, scammy garbage hoping people don't look to close before they buy.

Basically scammed into buying this as you can imagine what I meant to purchase. Really - just remove this opportunistic garbage, Audible.

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