The Hypnotists Book 2: Memory Maze - Audio (2)

Korman, Gordon

ISBN 10: 0545677327 ISBN 13: 9780545677325

Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books, 2014

Synopsis

The second entry in an all-new, mesmerizing adventure from the masterful, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman!

FORMAT: 4 CDs, Unabridged
NARRATOR:

When Jackson Opus's identity as one of the most powerful young hypnotists in the world is leaked, he and his family are forced into hiding. But just as Jax settles into his new home -- and new self -- the unthinkable happens. Jax's enemies aren't the only ones in search of his mesmerizing skills. An organization more secretive, more powerful, than any in the world is out to find Jax, and it will take all of his hypnotic abilities to keep him and his family safe.

About this title

About the Author

Gordon Korman is the author of THE 39 CLUES BOOK 2: ONE FALSE NOTE, which debuted at #1 on the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller list, and THE 39 CLUES BOOK 8: THE EMPEROR'S CODE. Gordon has written more than sixty books for kids and young adults, including ZOOBREAK, SWINDLE, and SON OF THE MOB, as well as the On the Run series and the Island, Everest, Dive, and Kidnapped trilogies. A native of Ontario, Canada, Korman now lives with his family in Long Island, New York.

From School Library Journal

Gr 3–7—In this second installment featuring middle school hypnotist Jackson Opus (after The Hypnotists), Jax, his parents, and mentor Axel Braintree are all forced into hiding due to an evil expert hypnotist who has nefarious plans for Jax's talents. Ramon de Ocampo returns as narrator, his realistic vocal rendering capably conveying the conflicted hero. He fluctuates his pitch to match Jax's moods from worried to furious to grieving, sounding exactly like any 12 year old going through puberty, and de Ocampo's voice for Axel has just enough of a cartoony vibe to match his character but not enough to seem unbelievable. He also deftly handles the crackly voice of a 96-year-old eccentric billionaire desperate for Jax's hypnotic assistance. Listeners will quickly be drawn into Korman's tale as de Ocampo smoothly moves the action along, transitioning from voice to voice and chapter to chapter, without any awkward pauses or disruptions in flow. The story ends with a bang, leaving listeners eager to find out what is next for Jax.—Shari Fesko, Southfield Public Library, MI

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0545677327
• ISBN 13: 9780545677325
• Binding: Audio CD
• Language: English