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Spellbound: Volume 2 Audiobook
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The mysteries grow deeper and the secrets darker in the second volume of the New York Times bestselling Books of Elsewhere series. With no way into the McMartin house's magical paintings and its three guardian cats reluctant to help, Olive's friend Morton is still trapped inside Elsewhere. So when Rutherford, the new oddball kid next door mentions a grimoire—a spellbook—Olive sees a glint of hope. If she can find the McMartins' spellbook, maybe she can help Morton escape Elsewhere for good. Unless, that is, the book finds Olive first. The house isn't the only one keeping secrets anymore. You'll never guess what happens next in this thrilling, chilling fantasy series, perfect for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Coraline, and Septimus Heap.
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"An accomplished sequel to The Shadows. Compelling writing moves the story forward, as Olive, goaded on by new next-door neighbor Rutherford, searches for the Grimoire, or book of spells, that had belonged to the McMartin witches. The occasional black and white illustrations enhance the story."
— Beverly (4 out of 5 stars)
Spellbound Listener Reviews
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" This book had me under the covers reading. Full of suspense, worry, mysterry, and adventure. LOVED it, but i was so sad when the book ended. "
— Larissa, 2/18/2014 -
" While not quite as excellent as the first in the series of Elsewhere books, this was still most fantastic. There is more jumping in to paintings, and other fun magic. New characters to love. And the old talking cats, of course. More of this, please. "
— Rebecca, 2/9/2014 -
" Olive learns who real friends are and how to be a better friend. She also learns that not all magic is dark. The cats begin to get more of a personality as well. "
— Beth, 2/8/2014 -
" This is such a good "magical" series with a strong female protagonist! Lots of humor mixed in along with paintings that you can step into, talking cats, and some very ornery evils! "
— Linda, 2/2/2014 -
" It was the best book ever! I have already read the first and second and am so excited for the new one to come out! "
— Laura, 1/27/2014 -
" The second book in the series was just as great as the first book! Couldn't put the book down! "
— Lorelie, 1/23/2014 -
" This series is wonderful. I love the creepiness of it, but it has doses of humor and cuteness as well. "
— Laura, 1/16/2014 -
" Agent 1-800 to the rescue! "
— Melissa, 1/10/2014 -
" This is a wonderfully creepy second in the series of Elsewhere. Olive is a spunky female character. She is trying to save Morton from inside a painting where he's been spellbound by a wizard. She also meets a new neighbor boy, Rutherford, who turns out to be very helpful. "
— Michelle, 1/4/2014 -
" Finished this on the way to Seattle...now afraid my library book is still in Seattle. Sigh. Again, Soooo good. This is just her first series and this lady is going far! "
— M.e., 12/6/2013 -
" Still fun, but this sequel wasn't quite as engaging as the first Book of Elsewhere. Still, I'm looking forward to book three. "
— Lisa, 12/1/2013 -
" 3 1\2 stars. Cute and fun. Imaginative. Sequel to "The Books of Elsewhere: The Shadows." "
— Elevetha, 11/26/2013 -
" Just didn't hold my attention. "
— Michelle, 10/9/2013 -
" The second book is better than the first. She takes children's books to a whole new level. "
— Delaney, 6/2/2013 -
" Loved this second book in the series! "
— Mary, 3/4/2013 -
" Not my usual kind of book, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope there will be more to enjoy from this author! Can't wait to recommend it for several kids at school! Also enjoyed the video on her website...... "
— Janice, 3/2/2013 -
" Wasn't as good as the first book, the shadows, but I still really liked it. "
— Sophia, 11/20/2012 -
" fun, looking forward to more of Olive's adventures. "
— Molly, 10/17/2012 -
" Excellent sequel to The Shadows...highly recommended to middle grade fantasy readers. "
— Lynn, 9/22/2012 -
" 2nd in the series of talking cats and painted people. ooooh "
— Laura, 10/23/2011 -
" I needed a change of pace and this book fit the bill. It was very delightful and oh so fun to read. I will look forward to reading more books by this author. I will be handing this one down to my grandkids. "
— Janet, 10/21/2011 -
" I was confused for part of this book...I didn't know who was real and who was a painting...also - the plot was too similar to the first in the series. "
— Andrea, 6/24/2011 -
" I admit it: I'm hooked. They're *that* good. "
— Melissa, 4/14/2011 -
" I thought that the book was good and I want to read all the other books. "
— Nainurocks, 1/9/2011 -
" Just another one of Jaqueline West's great miserious novels. Can't wait for the next one! "
— Victoria, 11/10/2010
About Jacqueline West
Jacqueline West, a two-time Pushcart nominee for poetry, is also the author of the kid- and critic-beloved middle-grade Books of Elsewhere series. Jacqueline lives amid the bluffs of Red Wing, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and their dog, Brom Bones.
About Lexy Fridell
Lexy Fridell is a theater actress who has played as a variety of inanimate objects and animals, ranging from a sassy blue Chair in Pee-wee Herman on Broadway to a snuggly yellow bear in Avenue Q, to a Dog in Sylvia to Dory the short-term-memory-loss-suffering fish in Finding Nemo, the Musical. Beyond acting, she is an accomplished pupeteer and the narrator of numerous audio books.