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The Fire Chronicle

The Books of Beginning, Book 2

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The Fire Chronicle

By: John Stephens
Narrated by: Jim Dale
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It's been six months since Kate, Michael, and Emma confronted the Dire Magnus, but the trail to their long-missing parents remains cold. Then Michael and Emma find a man who saw them ten years ago - three days after they disappeared. He knows about a map of a distant land, a place shrouded in mystery that may lead them to their parents.

Meanwhile, Kate's connection to the Book of Time is growing stronger and stronger, until a dangerous trick gets her stuck in the past, searching for a friend to help her.

Only a perilous quest and a daring risk will help the children to harness the power of the Books of Beginning. But will it be enough to save them?

©2012 Listening Library; 2012 John Stephens Action & Adventure Family Life Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery & Suspense Science Fiction & Fantasy

Critic reviews

“Fans of The Emerald Atlas will find much to love: the adventure-driven plot, a scattering of deliciously scary moments, and Stephens’s offbeat take on Tolkienesque dragons, dwarves, and elves are sure to delight." (Publishers Weekly, October 8, 2012)

“Fans of the first book won’t be disappointed, and will eagerly anticipate the next one. The Emerald Atlas was very good. This one is even better." (School Library Journal, starred review)

"Irreverent humor and swashbuckling adventure collide in a fetching fantasy." (Kirkus Reviews)

Engaging Storyline • Unpredictable Plot Twists • Masterful Narration • Magical Adventure • Emotional Journey
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endless cliffhangars, derived from many prior books such as harry potter and lord of the rings, enjoyable anyway

Jim dale is wonderful as always. good story,

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John Stephens has continued to keep the quality of his wonderful new series high and interesting. The value and enjoyment of these books are even greater because of Jim Dale's award winning skills as a narrator. If you liked the first book you will also like this one. It's definitely a series for younger people but that never stopped me from enjoying a book. Have fun!

As wonderful as the first book

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Jim Dale is a excellent narrator for this type of adventure and much loved from his Harry Potter readings. That may explain why this series and plot thus far are so similar to Harry Potter. Michael with glasses and Harry with glasses! Even the studies of dwarves, elves, dragons and trolls appear borrowed from J.R.R. Tolkien. So while the first 2 books are enjoyable, it’s surprising how much of the stories influenced each other to become shared ideas.

Entertaining for all ages

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I am an adult, and as such not really the target audience for this series. Just an FYI. I chose this because I loved the work that Jim Dale did in the Harry Potter series.

This story is very good. Compelling, and keeps moving forward. The kids actually behave in reasonable ways. The magic is fun. I enjoyed it.

The one difficulty that I had was actually with the Dale narration: He uses a variety of voices and does them well, but it sounds odd when there is an echo of one of the Potter characters in the "voice" of characters in this series. It's just a bit disconcerting.

Still, very well done with plot, ends nicely, and I do love the narrator.

Very entertaining

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Even if a bit predictable, it is a well written, and a well constructed story that you can lose yourself in. And Jim Dale is the best performer so it is highly recommended.

Thoroughly Enjoyable

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Where does The Fire Chronicle rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Was an amazing part two would recomend any child or adult to listen to this story because it will keep you interested and entertained the while time

love it!

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If you could sum up The Fire Chronicle in three words, what would they be?

An excellent sequel! Can't wait to read the 3rd volume!

What did you like best about this story?

The magic!

What about Jim Dale’s performance did you like?

Always wonderful! It is hard to set aside "Harry Potter Voices" when you hear him read.. but there was no problem here...

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The escape!

Any additional comments?

Hope the 3rd one comes to Audible soon!

Another exciting trilogy!

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Action packed adventure and surprised along the way! Loving this series and starting the third book right now. Bravo!

best second book in a series ever!

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The first book was good but the second book is better. Jim Dale killed it on narrating the story. So many cliff-hangers! On to book 3

Even better than the first!

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Incredible book. The series progresses so well. The characters are so well developed and draw you into them. Jim Dale is an extraordinary narrator. You instantly want to start the third book! So well done.

Cliff Hanger!

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