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The Metropolitans
- Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
- Length: 9 hrs
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
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Publisher's Summary
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets The Apothecary in this time-bending mystery from best-selling author Carol Goodman!
The day Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, four 13-year-olds converge at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where an eccentric curator is seeking four uncommonly brave souls to track down the hidden pages of the Kelmsbury Manuscript, an ancient book of Arthurian legends that lies scattered within the museum's collection and that holds the key to preventing a second attack on American soil.
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- 03-31-18
Great for children and adults alike!
Truly enjoyed this one and I hope it becomes a series! Carol Goodman is always binge worthy, but this one really hits the mark on super touching and enjoyable storytelling for all ages!!! I appreciate the use of historical and mythological events that create a new story that is impossible to put down! The performer is also wonderfully pleasant to the ear and does a lovely job of differentiation between characters a I personally much prefer this to some of the “full cast” styles of production. Of course having such a strong and versatile performer, who I imagine had the guidance of a string director, is a gem to be treasured! Very much recommended!
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- a clever pseudonym
- 05-04-19
Great Middle Reader from a Surprising Author
I have read and enjoyed Carol Goodman for years. This middle reader is different than her normal works, but still amazing