The Field Guide & the Seeing Stone: The Field Guide/the Seeing Stone: 1&2 (The Spiderwick Chronicles)

Holly Black; Hank Jacobs

ISBN 10: 080721650X ISBN 13: 9780807216507

Publisher: Listening Library, 2003

Synopsis

Book 3--Lucinda's SecretThings at the Spiderwick estate are getting completely out of hand. If being attacked by a band of marauding goblins and almost eaten by a bridge troll wasn't enough, how Jared is being harassed by Thimbletack, the house boggart, and Simon has a very hungry griffin recuperating in the carriage house. Mallory is convinced that the only way to stop the madness is to chuck the Guide. But that's not an option. With all kinds of creatures after them, the Guide is the only protection the Grace kids have. If they could just figure out why all of Faerie wants the Guide. Only one person can help solve this mystery--their crazy old Aunt Lucinda.Book 4--the Ironwood TreeThe Grace kids, Jared, Simon, and Mallory, are at it again. Be sure to listen in to see what happens!

About this title

About the Author

Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi) and the Newbery Honor–winning book Doll Bones. Her other works include the Good Neighbors graphic novels, as well as The Darkest Part of the Forest, Valiant, and Ironside. She currently lives in the realm of western Massachusetts.

Mark Hamill is an American actor best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies. He is also an acclaimed voice artist who played the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, and in its spinoffs and video games. Hamill is the narrator of the Spiderwick Chronicles series by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi.

From AudioFile

Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace have moved into their crazy Aunt Lucinda's old house. The floors are rotting in places, and weird sounds abound. When Jared finds Uncle Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to sundry fairy creatures, the adventures really begin. Light on humor, heavy on suspense and mystery, these tales will be enjoyed by Lemony Snicket and Coraline fans. Hank Jacobs is a perfect fit for the story; his pace is easy, and his voice is a great blend of youthfulness and subtlety. Many will be hooked and left eagerly awaiting the second audio volume. J.M.S. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Listening Library
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 080721650X
• ISBN 13: 9780807216507
• Binding: Audio Cassette
• Number of pages: 256