Once Upon a Curse (Unabridged) Audiobook, by E. D. Baker Play Audiobook Sample

Once Upon a Curse Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: JD Jackson Publisher: Recorded Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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This entertaining sequel to The Frog Princess and Dragon's Breath will delight fantasy fans. Emma is about to turn 16 and is worried about an old family curse that has been passed down from generation to generation. Upon reaching their 16th birthday, the women of her family must not touch any flower or they will lose their kindness, beauty, and youth. Emma saw it happen to her favorite aunt and is determined to find the cure before she too turns into an ugly witch.

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"Cute. Fun. Had a couple of plot twists I didn't see coming. We listened to this on CD in the car, and the girls loved it. We're going to look for more from this author. The only thing I don't understand is why most of the people seemed to think Hazel was so nice."

— Bernda23 (4 out of 5 stars)

Once Upon a Curse (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.30769230769231 out of 54.30769230769231 out of 54.30769230769231 out of 54.30769230769231 out of 54.30769230769231 out of 5 (4.31)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " the third book, of course, but this one was the first book i ever read from this series so it is very good since i rated it five stars i think that you could see that but oh well... "

    — Tori, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I picked this up at a book fair in Fourth Grade. I haven't set a book down since. I credit this book with giving me my love of books and of reading. That is why it made my Life Changing Fiction list "

    — Lindsey, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's good s far! "

    — Ashlynn, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a very interesting book. I enjoyed it and was very into the book. I recomend this to anyone that likes to dream or use their imagination. "

    — Laura, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " sam as the first "

    — Ros, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute and simple. "

    — Alissa, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another of the frog rpincess series. So fun I just really enjoyed all of these. "

    — Becky, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " And I really liked this one too! (I guess I just really like the whole series....Even though I haven't read them all.........:D) "

    — Emmalyn, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I stopped in middle school at book 3. I had no idea that there are like 8 or more books in this series. I remember not liking this one as much as the first one. "

    — Kelsey, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So far this book has been very good. I love medieval books this is one I can't stop reading. I would recommend this book to anyone. "

    — Audrey, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read with my daughter. We don't usually enjoy princess stories, but this one was fun and entertaining. Great adventures! Couldn't wait for the next book in the series! "

    — Lavina, 11/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " thisbook was not a favorite i had better things to do then read this book "

    — Emma, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is really goo. I liked it bcuz it is about a princess who kisses a talking frog and instead of the frog turning into a prince she turns into a frog! it is really fun. "

    — Lily, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My little sisters BEGGED me to read this charming tale out loud to them. I enjoyed this book a lot! "

    — Morgan, 9/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " See The Frog Princess "

    — ♪Aud♪, 8/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very cute! Not a disappointment. Just as good as the past two. "

    — Emily, 4/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think this is my favorite of the series. (never ask me my favorite of anything, only colors) "

    — Natasha, 1/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very cute. Didn't end exactly how I expected, but it ended well. Which is how I like it. It doesn't really leave a cliffhanger for the other books, so I am not quite sure what to expect next. "

    — Rebecca, 9/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was by far my favorite of the series. However I've decide that I wish Baker didn't end her book so abruptly. "

    — Sommer, 9/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " As a whole, the Frog Princess series is great. But Once Upon A Curse was probably my favorite. I think E.D. Baker really matured as an author throughout writing this series, and I think this book really shows Baker for what he can write. "

    — Alexis, 8/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I think this book was a very interesting fairy tale because in this book the princess is trying to save herself not the prince like usual fairytales. "

    — Ashley, 6/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Laughed a lot. Fun, easy read. "

    — Beth, 3/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Emma and Eardric....once again save her family from their crazy past mistakes! I think she's starting to like him. "

    — Melanie, 3/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I like it very much. This series is becoming more and more interesting. "

    — Lindsey, 8/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting third book in the Frog Princess series. Liked it... possibly even more than the first two. "

    — Britt,, 7/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Ryan's review: it was amazing! Mom's comments: I'd give it 4 stars. Really liked it! Good illustration of partnership, integrity, and courage. "

    — Tiffiny, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it (per the usual with ED Baker). :) "

    — LuckyCharmer, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked Once Upon a Curse, but i started to realize that Emma and her friends traveled a lot and its like don't they ever just sit around one place for awhile. Also this book is a little over exzagerated, but other than that i really liked this book. "

    — Krinn, 2/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The more I read of this series, the more I enjoy it! "

    — Emily, 2/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Baker continues to delight me with another fun book in the Frog Princess series. In this book, Emma journeys back in time to figure out the details surrounding a family curse. Love the wit! "

    — Melanie, 1/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The kids and I enjoyed listening to this. "

    — Angie, 1/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I took an A.R test on the book "

    — Monique, 11/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think this is my favorite of the series. (never ask me my favorite of anything, only colors) "

    — Natasha, 11/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Theres a curse in this book!!! very exciting "

    — Danielle, 11/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is also adventurous like the the other frog princess series "

    — Ashley, 11/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i liked this book so much it actully made me read more and more book great book! "

    — Melanie, 9/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a very amazing book and i enjoyed it very much. "

    — Hannah, 9/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was an entertaining book. I'd definitely recommend it to young girls or older readers looking for something light and interesting along fairytale lines. "

    — Steve, 9/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable, with plenty of adventure & a happy ending. "

    — Brett, 8/19/2010

About E. D. Baker

E. D. Baker made her international debut with The Frog Princess, which was a Book Sense Children’s Pick and has been translated into many languages worldwide. She has since written four other books in the series: Dragon’s Breath, Once Upon a Curse, No Place for Magic, and The Salamander Spell. Baker currently lives in Maryland with her daughters.

About JD Jackson

JD Jackson is a theater professor, aspiring stage director, and award-winning audiobook narrator. He is a classically trained actor, and his television and film credits include roles on House, ER, Law & Order, Hack, Sherrybaby, Diary of a City Priest, and Lucky Number Slevin. He is the recipient of more than a dozen Earphones Awards for narration and an Odyssey Honor for G. Neri’s Ghetto Cowboy, and he was also named one of AudioFile magazine’s Best Voices of the Year for 2012 and 2013. An adjunct professor at Los Angeles Southwest College, he has an MFA in theater from Temple University.