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The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

By: Christopher Healy
Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
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Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You remember them, don't you? They're the Princes Charming, who finally got some credit after they stepped out of the shadows of their princesses Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Briar Rose to defeat an evil witch bent on destroying all their kingdoms.

But alas, such fame and recognition only last so long. And when the princes discover that an object of great power might fall into any number of wrong hands, they are going to have to once again band together to stop it from happening - even if no one will ever know it was they who did it.

Christopher Healy, author of the acclaimed The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom, takes us back to the hilariously fractured fairy-tale world he created for another tale of medieval mischief. Magical gemstones, bladejaw eels, a mysterious Gray Phantom, and two maniacal warlords bent on world domination - all in a day's work for the League of Princes.

©2013 Chrisotpher Healy (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

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Bronson Pinchot is wonderful, the story is genius

If you could sum up The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle in three words, what would they be?

Wonderful for kids and parents.

What about Bronson Pinchot’s performance did you like?

He creates voices that fit the character's backstories.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The book is so clever for kids and adults.

Any additional comments?

Absolutely excellent for long family road trips!

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Hilarious for kids and adults; best narrator

Would you listen to The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle again? Why?

Yes, we would -- my son and I both loved this book. This is one of the best series for children and parents to listen to together.

What did you like best about this story?

The humor appealed greatly to both my 12 year old and me. Bronson Pinchot is the best narrator -- the different voices, the humor -- he nails it all.

Any additional comments?

We were so glad to find this sequel and that Pinchot was narrating it. If you are looking for a great family road trip series, this is it.

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Healy & Pinchot team up to make the best Audible!

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With a family of 11 children, it is very difficult to find an audio book that we all agree on. Both Hero's Guide Books by Christopher Healy had our family in tears laughing and not wanting to pause it! Bronson Pinchot was AMAZING in his never ending supply of character voices. How he could switch from one voice to another, and then another, SO QUICKLY, astonished us all. Well done! We are eagerly waiting their third book together. This book is definitely one to listen to, rather than read!!!

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The Whole Family Laughs Out Loud

I have 4 kids, and we listen to a LOT of audiobooks together. (About 1 a week.) This series is our most favorite ever! This is fun for the whole family, and we really do laugh out loud. We just passed 4 hours of a roadtrip with zero complaints or fights from anybody. This is our second time listening, and we are still loving the series! Bronson Pinchot does an AMAZING job narrating: he makes a funny story even funnier. The voices for each character are hilarious. My kids go around quoting the series. Just do your family a favor and get all 3 of these!

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Best story ever

I loved this story, it is a good family story for people who are around 9 and up. The narrator has all these funny different voices for each character. I recommend this book to family’s who are looking for a family book that has lots of humor in it.

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Best book!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s the Facebook it’s awesome great story tons of action super fun the readers good great voices great energy just great overall

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great book.

What can you say but great. awesome narration. great story plot. so much funny in just one book.

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Second book in series brings characters to new levels

This book is hilarious. Love it turns the old stories on their ear. This second book expands the characters and really fleshes them out. Bronson Pinchot is an excellent narrator making distinct and memorable voices for each character no matter how minor. Although, this series is marketed for kids it works for adults on a whole different level.

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Love

Love Love Love Bronson Pinchot. I look to find books he has narrated because I know I will enjoy the time I spend listening to a book.

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Worth the Wait

Would you listen to The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle again? Why?

We will be listening to Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle. This series has been something everyone in our family of seven can agree on. Everyone laughs.

We have two boys and three girls in the back seats, and with this book everyone was appeased. It was never deemed "Boy-y or Girly."

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle?

When Briar Rose uses the Sword to win a battle of wills.

Which character – as performed by Bronson Pinchot – was your favorite?

Briar Rose. She is such a horrible person, yet Bronson makes her sound so unbelievable sarcastic you can't help but smile.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Storming a Castle?
You and what army?

Any additional comments?

We definitely appreciated more of feminine leads. My girls are excited to be brave like the Princess Ella, Snow White, and Lila. Yet rough and tumble boys are totally engaged as well.

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