This twisted take on a classic fairy tale is brought to life with sound. Music and intricate sound effects (such as the faint sounds of maggots chomping nearby) immerse listeners in the realm of the cursed kingdom. The royal characters sound upper-class British, workers in the pub sound vaguely Cockney, but the dwarves (played by Peter Forbes, John Sessions, and Michael Maloney) are all voiced in glorious Scottish accents. Julian Rhind-Tutt has a wry tone with a smart English accent for the narrator. Having many different voices greatly helps listeners suspend disbelief. : The Sleeper and the Spindle (9780062398253) by Gaiman, Neil and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices.
The magic appears to be spreading, plunging citizens of nearby villages into sleep, so the queen sets out with three dwarf friends to awaken the princess and break the spell before it reaches her kingdom.
The story, intended for a middle-grade audience, is a mashup of the classic fairy tales Sleeping Beauty and. A thrillingly reimagined fairy tale from the truly magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell weaving together a sort-of Snow. A tough, no-nonsense queen, who may or may not be Snow White, hears about a princess who was placed under a sleeping spell. Originally published in a collection of short stories, Neil Gaiman’s novella The Sleeper and the Spindle was reissued as a separate book in 2015, this time with lushly intricate black and white illustrations by Chris Riddell. HarperAudio, unabridged, 1 CD, 1 hr., 13.99 ISBN 978-0-06-243513-2 In this twist on a fairy tale, the audiobook uses a full. In this twist on a fairy tale, the audiobook uses a full cast to great effect. The Sleeper and the Spindle Neil Gaiman, read by a full cast.
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