The Grimm Legacy

by Polly Shulman Narrated by Julia Whelan

Overview

Elizabeth has just started working as a page at the New York Circulating Material Repository - a lending library of objects, contemporary and historical, common and obscure. And secret, too - for in the repository's basement lies the Grimm Collection, a room of magical items straight from the Grimm Brother's fairy tales. But the magic mirrors and seven-league boots and other items are starting to disappear. And before she knows it, she and her fellow pages - handsome Marc, perfect Anjali, and brooding Aaron - are suddenly caught up in an exciting, and dangerous, magical adventure.

Editorial Reviews

SEPTEMBER 2012 - AudioFile

Elizabeth’s first after-school job is at the New York Circulating Material Repository. The Repository loans out rare items like Marie Antoinette’s wig, Japanese tea sets, and even magical objects from the Grimm collection. Narrator Julia Whelan conveys a delicate sense of wonder as Elizabeth realizes magic mirrors and flying carpets really exist. The Repository’s rules and regulations make for a detailed narration, but Whelan gives listeners a clear picture of Shulman’s world. Whelan also shares Elizabeth’s humor as she suffers from unrequited love and a lost sense of direction. Whelan’s voices for the young children in the story sound adorable and add to its appeal. Elizabeth’s adventures at this enchanted library and Whelan’s charming performance make this a worthy listen. C.A. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

Marjorie Ingall

The story buzzes along at a delightful clip…[The Grimm Legacy's] a fun ride.
—The New York Times

SEPTEMBER 2012 - AudioFile

Elizabeth’s first after-school job is at the New York Circulating Material Repository. The Repository loans out rare items like Marie Antoinette’s wig, Japanese tea sets, and even magical objects from the Grimm collection. Narrator Julia Whelan conveys a delicate sense of wonder as Elizabeth realizes magic mirrors and flying carpets really exist. The Repository’s rules and regulations make for a detailed narration, but Whelan gives listeners a clear picture of Shulman’s world. Whelan also shares Elizabeth’s humor as she suffers from unrequited love and a lost sense of direction. Whelan’s voices for the young children in the story sound adorable and add to its appeal. Elizabeth’s adventures at this enchanted library and Whelan’s charming performance make this a worthy listen. C.A. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171877576
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	03/29/2012
Edition description:	Unabridged

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