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The Weirdies

By: Michael Buckley
Narrated by: Kate Winslet
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This is a very, very sad story. The characters suffer terrible tragedies. People die in unspeakable ways. Only a truly horrible person would be amused by their misfortune.

Nevertheless, it is kind of funny.

My advice is that you listen to this all by yourself. People can be judgy.

If you’re a fan of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Edward Scissorhands, or the darkest bits of Roald Dahl, the Weirdie triplets - Barnacle, Garlic, and Melancholy - will feel like old friends. After being left behind when the entire estate of Deadeye Manor is packed up for a doomed vacation cruise, the triplets have to learn how to fend for themselves. (When a staff of 200 servants has taken care of your every need, even brushing your own teeth is a mountainous task.) From their time at the Our Lady of the Perpetual Side-Eye Orphanage to their adoptive home on picture-perfect Sunshine Circle, the Weirdies have a lot to learn about the world...but, at least, they have each other.

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About the Creator

Michael Buckley is the NY Times bestselling author of The Sisters Grimm series and the Nerds series, as well as the YA trilogy Undertow. His latest adventure is Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox. Before writing for children, Buckley worked in television as the co-creator, executive producer, and writer of the CN series, Robotomy. He was also a stand up comic, pasta maker, and lead singer in a punk rock band. You can find him on Instagram at @whatsupbuckley and at www.michaelbuckleywrites.com (http://www.michaelbuckleywrites.com/).

About the Performer

Academy Award winning actress, Kate Winslet has brought to life some of cinema’s most captivating and memorable roles. Her resumé consists of critically and commercially acclaimed work as well as a span of awards and honors that illustrate Winslet’s talent and solidify her a permanent place in cinema history. Winslet can currently be seen starring in Francis Lee’s Ammonite, for which she was awarded TIFF's Tribute Actor Award. Upcoming, she will be seen in the HBO series Mare Of Easttown. Previous film credits include The Reader (for which she won the Oscar), Revolutionary Road, Titanic, Heavenly Creatures, Sense And Sensibility, Hamlet, Hideous Kinky, Holy Smoke, Enigma, The Life Of David Gale, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, Finding Neverland, All The King’s Men, Flushed Away, The Holiday, Little Children, Contagion, Carnage, Labor Day, Divergent, Insurgent, A Little Chaos, The Dressmaker, Triple Nine, Collateral Beauty, The Mountain Between Us, and Wonder Wheel.

Interview: Kate Winslet Has Fun With the Dark Humor of 'The Weirdies'

The Weirdies
'...where I'm able to be that voice for other parents' children makes me so incredibly happy...'
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  • '...where I'm able to be that voice for other parents' children makes me so incredibly happy...'

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Loved this and Wow, Kate Winslet really brought a great story to life! Well done!

Genius

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what a fun weird story, if you like unusual and imaginative, this is the book for you.

wonderful ,loved it,

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The narrator did an amazing job, loved her character voices. The story was deranged yet captivating. will be watching for the 2nd story.

enchanted

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Spend some time with the Weirdies. You. Will, Not. Regret. It.

It's charming and dark. It's the Addams Family meets Little Orphan Annie with a dash of Nightmare on Elm Street. Loved it!!

Absolute awesomeness!!

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Kate Winslet did a phenomenal job. The story was entry and flowing. Great story for children, and even us older folks.

Cute!

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I cannot wait to play this in the car for my kids. They are 7 and 8 and sarcastic enough to appreciate this book as much as I did.

Dark, Hilarious And Worth A Listen

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great story, funny and very entertaining!!! would make a great movie!!! very good performance by kate winslet!!

great book and fantastic performance

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Please give this book a try, we love it and have listened to it multiple times

A great book... and very funny

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Loved it. Very funny, great narrative and original story. Great for kids and adults. Kate wislet was excellent.

Funny

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Kate Winslet does an amazing job. My young children loved it! I’m sure they wish I could make all their books sound so entertaining.

Funny, weird and excellent to listen to

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