Diana Wynne Jones. (2010). Enchanted Glass. Unabridged Recorded Books, Inc.

Diana Wynne Jones. 2010. Enchanted Glass. Recorded Books, Inc.

Diana Wynne Jones, Enchanted Glass. Recorded Books, Inc, 2010.

Diana Wynne Jones. Enchanted Glass. Unabridged Recorded Books, Inc, 2010.

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The mysterious Stalkers show up at almost the same instant 12-year-old Aiden Cain's grandmother dies. Following his grandmother's instructions, Aiden decides to seek out a powerful sorcerer at Melstone House. Yet when he arrives, he discovers the man died a year earlier. Melstone House now belongs to the sorcerer's adult grandson Andrew, who agrees to help Aiden with the Stalker problem. But then other problems come up: a creepy neighbor is stealing power from the land, and magic is leaking between the realms. Dealing with these issues would be so much easier-if only Andrew could remember anything his grandfather taught him about magic. Fantasy legend Diana Wynne Jones, who has captivated young listeners for generations, delivers a compelling and humorous adventure. Steven Crossley's narration captures the excitement and wonder as newly acquainted characters work together to prevent terrible consequences. "Jones hits all the bases with her fluid storytelling, trademark sly humor, and exquisitely drawn characters . With this enthralling book, Jones proves that she is still at the top of her game."-Booklist, starred review

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   • content: Steven Crossley's narration makes Melstone House, with its enchanted glass, a place the listener wants to visit--and stay. Andrew Hope, a former university instructor who inherits the house from his grandfather, feels welcome, as does 16-year-old Aidan Cain, who is fleeing shadowy stalkers. Plot driven? No. Character rich? Yes, and Crossley nails each one in spite of village dwellers with only one surname and their fairy counterparts, both challenges in audio. Confusion reigns as the plot builds, but listeners are sure of the characters' identities. Crossley uses pauses to navigate the magical geography and employs pacing judiciously as the author builds her complex world. M.C.T. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine
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     February 22, 2010
     One of the foremost living children's fantasy writers, Jones serves up a quirky comedy of magicians dealing with an incursion of troublesome fairies in contemporary England. Andrew Hope, an absentminded academic with magical abilities he barely recognizes, has inherited the property and responsibilities of his wizard grandfather. Melstone House comes complete with two bossy and irate servants, Mr. Stock and Mrs. Stock (no relation), as well as a number of supernatural beings, including an elusive giant. Andrew wants to write a book, but he's soon distracted by 12-year-old Aidan, who is on the run from supernatural enemies; Stashe, a pretty young woman intent on becoming his secretary; and the wealthy, powerful, and mysterious Mr. Brown. The pacing is leisurely, but Jones writes with the utmost respect for readers' intelligence. One very funny gag has Stashe using horse racing results for divination (“The two-oh-five at Kempton: first, Dark Menace; second, Runaway; third, Sanctuary. That seems to outline the situation pretty well, doesn't it?”), just one of several unusual talents that Melstone residents exhibit. Although the book contains a few tense moments, whimsy is the dominant mood and there's little doubt that virtue and romance will triumph. Ages 10–up.

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     December 1, 2010
     

     Gr 7-9-In Diana Wynne Jones's labyrinthine tale (Greenwillow, 2010), Andrew Hope has recently been informed of his grandfather's death and subsequent inheritance of his estate in Melstone. As Andrew comes to take possession of the house and property, he discovers some rather unusual characters both within the grounds and outside in what his grandfather called his "field of care." When a boy named Aidan Cain shows up on his doorstep seeking protection, Andrew finds himself embroiled in a magical mystery involving the great fairy king Oberon, regular village folk of Melstone, and various magical creatures. Andrew must discover everything his grandfather wanted him to remember from his childhood about the "field of care." Steven Crossley's deep, rich voice suits the subtle ironies and complications of the text. While he shows great skill in timing, he is less adept at voicing the many characters in Andrew's world. He gives most of the villagers the same type of accent, except for Andrew's love interest, Stashe, who sounds very different. Andrew believes that Stashe's father, Tarquin, is a leprechaun, and while Crossley sometimes gives him a very slight Irish accent, it is mostly inconsistent. These vocal problems make an already complicated plot even more difficult to follow. With Jones's penchant for assuming her readers will infer many important plot points by careful listening, and Crossley's erratic narration, this is best suited to fans of the author's previous work.-Necia Blundy, Marlborough Public Library, MA

     Copyright 2010 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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