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Tanglewood Tales Audiobook

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Read By: a full cast Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781483081922

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

9

Longest Chapter Length:

69:59 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16:33 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

48:19 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

38

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Publisher Description

Nathaniel Hawthorne masterfully grabs the imagination of children with these timeless tales of adventure based on the incomparable Greek mythological heroes’ escapades. Children will enter a world of magic and intrigue as they face ferocious beasts, clever enchantresses, and tricky gods, alongside the greatest heroes of all time. Will Theseus escape from the maze that is guarded by the awful Minotaur? Can Jason steal the Golden Fleece from under the nose and claws of a vicious dragon? Can Odysseus outsmart the witch whose potion has turned his men into pigs? And will Cadmus rescue his sister from the bull who has kidnapped her—and who turns out to be none other than mighty Zeus himself in disguise? Find out in this enchanting retelling of the classic tales, spun by an American master.

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"I read this aloud to the girls. It was nice to read something so well written for a change. The language was wonderful and the retelling of the greek myths included in the book was interesting because the story of Circe (from the Odyssey) was the only one with which I was very familiar. "

— Jennifer (4 out of 5 stars)

Tanglewood Tales Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 5 (4.08)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " While these tales were written for children, Hawthorne nails the reader's attention by embellishing the characters and with wonderful prose. Yes, there are a lot of "liberties" taken with these stories, they are very good. Fun and timeless. Worth every minute. "

    — Rebecca, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Entertaining intro to mythology for children by one of the greats "

    — Literary, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was on Ambleside Online's free read list for Year 2 and Carli and I are loving it. If we are, as girls, enjoying it this much, I can only imagine how an 8-year-old boy would enjoy it! "

    — Pam, 11/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite book of all time. "

    — Karla, 9/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this aloud to the girls. It was nice to read something so well written for a change. The language was wonderful and the retelling of the greek myths included in the book was interesting because the story of Circe (from the Odyssey) was the only one with which I was very familiar. "

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

    " Hawthorne retells well known Greek myths in wonderful prose. The reader does feel he or she is at the Wayside Inn listening to the stories. "

    — Chris, 1/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " enjoyed these tales as a boy so i didn't hesitate when i saw a copy @ the secondhand bookstore. will pass this on to my nephews and nieces. "

    — Vivencio, 2/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun and amusing read. I really liked hiw the stories entertwined. "

    — Faith, 12/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Probably the oldest book I own (1903) "

    — Jonathan, 10/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've always been fascinated with Greek myths. This book is fascinating and well written. "

    — Vivian, 10/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hawthorne is funny in a dry sort of way. His tellings are unique. We all enjoyed this one. "

    — Rose, 10/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i was totally enthralled by this book from the time i was about 5 years old (when it was read to me--repeatedly) onward. "

    — dead, 9/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my first exposure to the Greek myths. I realize Hawthorne takes much license, but he managed to capture my imagination, and, given the myth aficionado I am today, I don't think it harmed me. Those who know me, of course, may disagree. No matter: I imperiously ZOT them all. "

    — Rob, 11/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a little book of Greek myths put into readable and fun terms for children. I am not generally interested in mythology, but this was a fun read. "

    — Jeniann, 5/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Classic! Was read this as a child. "

    — Mckinley, 2/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hawthorne does a great job of retelling six tales from Greek mythology. My children and I enjoyed reading it together, and it gave them an itroduction to mythology. My daughter is standing here with me right now, and she wants you to know that she really liked it. "

    — Krisette, 12/6/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hawthorne has such a wonderful way with words. I know this is juvenile literature, but I enjoyed every moment. "

    — Darcy, 10/25/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " just finished reading with my students. enjoyed the way hawthorne wrote these stories from mythology. "

    — Vicki, 9/26/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a little book of Greek myths put into readable and fun terms for children. I am not generally interested in mythology, but this was a fun read. "

    — Jeniann, 7/25/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hawthorne puts his own twist on familiar fairytales and other childrens stories. An awesome collection. "

    — Kevin, 5/6/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my first exposure to the Greek myths. I realize Hawthorne takes much license, but he managed to capture my imagination, and, given the myth aficionado I am today, I don't think it harmed me. Those who know me, of course, may disagree. No matter: I imperiously ZOT them all. "

    — Rob, 4/14/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hawthorne retells well known Greek myths in wonderful prose. The reader does feel he or she is at the Wayside Inn listening to the stories. "

    — Chris, 11/1/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought this book was a great children's book. I'm keeping it for when I have kids. ughh, I can't imagine that right now. "

    — Devin, 8/5/2008
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " uggg, this is why i (insert word that starts with H, is 4 letters long, implies strong dislike and is automatically censored by goodreads)books. try it out, spell h.a.t.e. wo/ the periods and see if it posts this is bullshit, i wonder what other things they are censoring "

    — carl, 4/30/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i was totally enthralled by this book from the time i was about 5 years old (when it was read to me--repeatedly) onward. "

    — dead, 4/11/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite book of all time. "

    — Karla, 8/18/2007

About Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) is considered to be one of the greatest American authors of the nineteenth century. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts, and made his ambition to be a writer while still a teenager. He graduated from Bowdoin College in Maine, where the poet Longfellow was also a student, and spent several years traveling in New England and writing short stories before his best known novel, The Scarlet Letter, was published in 1850. His writing was not at first financially rewarding, and he worked as measurer and surveyor in the Boston and Salem Custom Houses. In 1853 he was sent to Liverpool as American consul and then lived in Italy before returning to the United States in 1860.

About a full cast

Gabra Zackman is an actress, author, and narrator who has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She was educated at Northwestern University. A classically trained actress, she has appeared in theaters all over the country as well as on film and television.