Traveler

World of Warcraft, Book 1

By: Greg Weisman

Narrated by: Ramón de Ocampo

Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

An epic action-adventure series set in Blizzard's popular World of Warcraft® game franchise. Features a young cast of characters discovering the mysteries and majesty of the world around them.

It's been years since 12-year-old Aramar Thorne, a clever boy who is never without his precious sketchbook, has seen his father. So when Captain Greydon Thorne comes ashore and asks his son to join him at sea, it feels as if someone has redrawn Aram's entire world. At sea Aram struggles to get along with the Wavestrider's crew - especially second mate Makasa, a tough teenage girl who has been reluctantly placed in charge of him. Just as Aram starts to get his head above water, a band of vicious pirates attack the Wavestrider, turning his world upside down once again. As Aram and Makasa try to find their way home, they encounter creatures both terrible and wondrous, and Aram will seek to understand Azeroth's denizens as he draws them in his sketchbook, forming unlikely friendships along the way. But the journey is hindered by Greydon's compass, which never points north. If the compass isn't leading Aram and Makasa home - to safety - to what destiny is it leading?

©2016 Blizzard Entertainment (P)2016 Scholastic Inc.

Great warcraft story!

This book is awesome. If you're a Warcraft fan I think you will enjoy this story. It's a fun adventure set in the world of Azeroth. The narrator did a great job and the author really seemed to have done his homework. 10/10! Looking forward to the next in the series.

great beginning to a book series.

I love the beginning of the series. But I definitely think that it was written by someone who can see the world cause they played the game. Maybe a little more description, but that's my personal opinion. It is definitely one of my students favorite books. I teach 5th grade.

A wonderderful WoW tale set in Vanilla lands.

I really enjoyed revisiting the areas where I leveled as a young Orc so many, many years ago. I like how places and food and beasts in the story made me recall my feelings when first encountering those things. A great read for any Wow fan. Time well spent. You can even listen while grinding out yet another alt in the same areas.

Of special note: the narrator's (Ramon de Ocampo), Murloc voice. Loved it!

Although made for young readers was still a good read

I’ve read all the Warcraft books and left this one last because I was looking forward to it the least. However, I ended up quite enjoying the book and performance was great. Next book in the series was equally satisfying.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

OH MY GOD! This book was amazing! I couldn't stop listening to it, and there is absolutely no reason to not buy this book listen to it, and keep listening to it. This is an amazing addition to the World of Warcraft. Anyone who doesn't listen to this book, or doesn't buy it is sorely depriving themselves of what is in my opinion one of the best World of Warcraft books, and one of the best performances by an Audible Narrator. I can't wait for the rest and I seriously hope Ramon comes to narrate them all.

Amazing and funny.

A very funny and amazing listen. So many parts had me laughing and giggling like a mad man out in public while listening. The sounds the murloc were pure gold.

Truly amazing

I think the book is a fantastic idea for a book. I enjoyed hearing a story about a person from the Warcraft Universe who isn't a major lore character, and just when you think it's a normal kid his journey turns into something both mysterious and compelling. The narrator did an amazing job capturing the characters and making them come alive.

An Interesting Start

The performance was fantastic, though the story itself left something to be desired. The best part was the Hidden and I wish we could have gotten more of them, but overall this is deffo worth the listen if you’re into the world of The World of Warcraft.

Nice surprise

Surprisingly this was a great listen. I’m a 50 year old who loves WoW novelization especially those in audible. This YA novel was a fun listen especially since it took you to parts of the world found in my favorite video game.

Incredible narrator. Excellent WoW world knowledge

I usually don't finish books, even audiobooks, but I finished this one and will probably buy the next one

Good magic!!

Fantastic dip into the warcraft universe! Now I can enjoy the game, and I cam even show this to my little brother.

Loved it!

I thought the story was great! I have been playing Warcraft since Warcraft II days so am aware of lore like a fan boy! However this was a pleasant new story, and easy to listen to while working even.

Character development was awesome! I can't wait for the next ones.

Traveler: World of Warcraft

It's entertaining, joyful and sad. I'm very glad that I bought this Audiobook. It made me smile, made me laugh, made me slightly glum and sad, but by the end, it left me wanting more and anticipating the next installment.

some might say this is good magic

I loved the book and being able to listen to Ramón de Ocampo and I would recommend this to any world of warcraft player or anyone who likes abit of adventure, can't wait for book two.

A day trip to early Warcraft

Easy listen aimed at the younger listener. An interesting cast of characters travel around early Warcraft. Excellent narration with a slightly annoying Murloc. Better than it should be. A simple tale told well.

A fun Adventure!

I didn't have much expectation as it's supposed to be aimed at a younger audience, but I really enjoyed this story! The characters were all distinct and well written and the setting of Azeroth was brought to life.
The narration is what makes it! Ocampo bringing all the characters and story to life. My go to WoW book narrator!

loved it

awesome story and wonderful narrator! Got me through hospital. Great story telling and voice

This isn't a children's book

if you saw the categories and dismissed this book your doing yourself a disservice. it's a well written book based in a universe you love.
it your after fountains of lore and gritty intreague then it isn't here but if you just like a nice story hit that buy button.

Intriguing story

Great story, narrator does his magic, epic. the ones familiar with the world will definitely like it 😊

A colourful, varied book that never loses interest

I love this book. I love the characters, the story and just how varied it is. Ramón de Ocampo does an excellent job with all the voices; there will definitely be no confusion about which character is speaking as they all sound so distinct from one another.

It's refreshing to have a Warcraft novel that isn't about a major character we already know everything about; it's quite exciting to have fresh new characters visiting known locations like Feralas and interacting with the less established races in Warcraft lore (Like Gnolls!)

I would 100% recommend this book to any Warcraft fans, the only 'Main Series' book that comes close in quality is 'Before The Storm'. If you liked that, you'll love this!