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Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key

By: S. D. Smith, J. C. Smith
Narrated by: Zeno Robinson
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Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key is an enchanting adventure in the tradition of Tolkien and Lewis, as well as Spielberg and Lucas. But this fantastical journey launches in rural West Virginia in the '80s, with a half-Appalachian, half-African kid trying to escape the town he sees defining his small, sad life. Jack discovers a gate hiding a city between 12 realms and finds out where he truly belongs in a surprising, satisfying adventure.

©2022 S. D. Smith & J. C. Smith (P)2022 Story Warren, LLC
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Awesome fantasy novel, can't wait for the next one

This is an excellent book with relatable characters entering a fantastical world. The performance is superb and really brings the characters to life. I can't wait to listen to book two!

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Absolutely Riveting, Profound, Beautiful

What a story of character, true goodness, evil's power, imagination, humor, battles won and lost, love, friendship, courage, hope and a superlative happy ending!!!

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Virtue and bravery

My family has listened to this story at least 5 times this year. It is an epic tale of friendship, adventure, and deciding who you are—all within the realm of family and loyalty.

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Captivating story

This is a captivating story to the very end. Lots of foreshadowing keeps you wondering. Lots of fun little pokes to the culture of 1984. Also deals well with a boy’s emotions with this serious illness of his mother, and still dealing with the loss of his father.

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Best book ever!!!!!!

I absolutely love this book! S.D. Smith did a wonderful job! Zeno Robinson did great too with different voices for the characters!
I would totally recommend this book for all ages, and for listening to as a family.

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Adventure, fantasy, and heart

The whole family loved it! Zeno Robinson does a great job reading this fantasy adventure set in 1980's smalltown America. Looking forward to the sequel.

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Creativity from the author and an amazing story

The story was more than I expected. I loved every second of it. The characters were well described and the story itself was brilliant. Looking forward to the next book.

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Unique story and a good listen

We were excited for this book after The Green Ember series. It was completely unique from those books. The story was fresh and engaging.
The narrator did an excellent job with the different voices.

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Welcome to the Wayland

I really enjoyed Jack Zulu and the Waylanders key it was an amazing story I really like all the characters, especially Benny. He is so funny and I would recommend this book for all ages

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A fantastic story of struggle and victory

This story was interesting and a bit mysterious. With mythical creatures mixed in with reality. A book that was hard to put down and left me wondering what would be next.

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