The Spindlers

De: Lauren Oliver

Narrado por: Simon Vance

Evocative of Alice in Wonderland, this novel from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver is a bewitching story about the reaches of loyalty and the enduring power of hope. Perfect for fans of the author’s other middle grade novels: Liesl & Po and the Curiosity House series.

Looking across the breakfast table one morning, twelve-year-old Liza feels dread wash over her. Although her younger brother, Patrick, appears the same, Liza knows that he is actually quite different. She is certain that the spindlers—evil, spiderlike beings—came during the night and stole his soul. And Liza is also certain that she is the only one who can rescue him.

Armed with little more than her wits and a huge talking rat for a guide, Liza descends into the dark and ominous underground to save Patrick's soul. Her quest is far from easy: she must brave tree-snakes, the Court of Stones, and shape-shifting scawgs before facing her greatest challenge in the spindlers' lair, where more than just Patrick's soul is at stake.

Sweet magical story w/humor

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The writing was engaging. Liza's voice is that of a spirited girl that I wish I was at her age. And Mirabella is endlessly entertaining.

What other book might you compare The Spindlers to and why?

The voice is similar to JK Rowling's work, and the story definitely has that other-worldly Alice in Wonderland feel. Thankfully though, she did not dream everything up!

Which scene was your favorite?

When Mirabella and the rats saved the souls.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Liza hugged Mirabella and told her she was beautiful without the makeup and silly clothes