Thirteenth Child

By: Patricia C. Wrede

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

#1 New York Times best-selling author Pat Wrede returns to Scholastic with an amazing new trilogy about the use of magic in the wild, wild west.

Eff was born a thirteenth child. Her twin brother, Lan, is the seventh son of a seventh son. This means he's supposed to possess amazing talent - and she's supposed to bring only bad things to her family and her town. Undeterred, her family moves to the frontier, where her father will be a professor of magic at a school perilously close to the magical divide that separates settlers from the beasts of the wild.

With wit and wonder, Patricia Wrede creates an alternate history of westward expansion that will delight fans of both J. K. Rowling and Laura Ingalls Wilder.

©2009 Patricia C. Wrede (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Disappointing

Where does Thirteenth Child rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It wasn't my favorite, but it was a far cry from my least favorite.

Any additional comments?

I was actually pretty bored, and had to force myself to focus on the story. I think this is a book better left read by the junior high crowd.

Overall: enjoyable

A bit slow, but really interesting, I think this sets up more a more exciting story. TBC.. once I get through the next book.
Wasn't a huge fan of the narrator, I didn't think her accent fit the book well, and she was a bit dry for my taste, but that's just personal preference. I was still able to get through the entire book.

Very Refreshing story

I truly appreciate this writer but sometimes the store got a little to slow. Hope to hear more in the future.

What an awesome book

What did you love best about Thirteenth Child?

This is a totally different book that I expected. I wasn't too sure about the content prior to listening, but it is a completely enjoyable read.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

Amanda does an amazing job with this series.

A great start for a promising series

The life of a young woman in an alternate history of the United States, involving magic. History is described only as a passing reference, and the mechanics of magic pretty much remain a mystery throughout the book.