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Read By: Elijah Wood, Spencer Locke, Peter Giles Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Witch & Wizard Series Release Date: December 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781607886754

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

103

Longest Chapter Length:

08:04 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:02 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

431

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Publisher Description

When Whit & Wisty were imprisoned by the wicked forces of the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, they were barely able to escape with their lives. Now part of a hidden community of teens like themselves, Whit and Wisty have established themselves as leaders of the Resistance, willing to sacrifice anything to save kids kidnapped and brutally imprisoned by the New Order.

But the One has other plans in store for them: He needs Wisty, for she is "The One Who Has the Gift." While trying to figure out what that means, Whit and Wisty's suspenseful adventures through Overworld and Shadowland lead to a jaw-dropping climax and conclusion: the highly-anticipated fulfillment of the heart-pounding opening prologue of book one... The Execution of the Allgoods..

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"I loved this book! It was extremely well written with an amazing plot. Some parts I found where predictable but overall it was a really good book! :)! "

— Emily (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Dialogue-heavy and action-packed, the writing throughout is inventive and colorfully detailed. Written in a conversational tone…It’s easy to visualize the story.”

    — Los Angeles Times
  • “The chapter endings are suspenseful cliffhangers and urge even the most tentative reader to keep reading! We can expect more from this dynamic sibling team in the future.”

    — San Francisco Book Review
  • “If you’re looking for a action-packed read, then this is the book. Full of thrills and surprises, there is something around every corner, just waiting to shock you.”

    — Guardian (London)

Awards

  • A USA Today bestseller
  • A Los Angeles Times bestseller
  • A #1 New York Times bestseller

The Gift Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.33333333333333 out of 53.33333333333333 out of 53.33333333333333 out of 53.33333333333333 out of 53.33333333333333 out of 5 (3.33)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Im hooked. Cant wait to read they next one! A mix of Brave New World+Peter Pan. Its not what it was said it could be, but I still loved it. "

    — Casey, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I thought that James Patterson could do no wrong! Then I discovered that this is a young adult book ... Bad, James Patterson, Bad. Stick to what you're good at: adult murder mysteries that I just can't put down! "

    — Honeybee, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love this series!! Can't wait for the rest of them. "

    — Debra, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good story, it lacked a bit in character development. And I didn't care for the back and forth between brother and sister in telling the story. The story was full of adventure, magic and interestingly enough to get me to read the next one. "

    — Heather, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I kind of forced myself to read this one. It wasn't what I expected. I wasn't thrilled. "

    — Robin, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The chapters are really short which is a little annoying but I like how the story changes point of views. "

    — Jeremy, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book isn't like Harry Potter or anything with the witch and wizard people...It's a interesting book thou:) "

    — Purplechick, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 4.5/5*It was really good, still the same James Patterson.. "

    — Paige, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good story and very well told by Spencer Locke and Elijah Wood. "

    — Lulu, 5/15/2011

About the Authors

Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.

Ned Rust is a former boatyard worker, assistant English teacher, assistant maritime investigator, rock critic, rock photographer, organic chemist,biochemist, pollster, co-author (with James Patterson) of New York Times #1 bestsellers, and he generally at least aspires to be an upstanding suburban New York husband and dad. Also, at one point, he had a job walking John Cheever’s dog, Cocoa. Among other places, his writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and The Incredible Sestina Anthology. When he’s not busy typing, he enjoys attending track meets, going to ballet recitals, gardening, light carpentry, composting, record shopping, book shopping, record listening, and book reading. He has degrees or at least diplomas from Briarcliff High School, Vassar College and New York University, and has done coursework at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the State University of New York at Albany.

About the Narrators

Elijah Wood’s film credits include Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sin City, The Ice Storm, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, among many others. Wood recently started his own record label, Simian Records, and is an active member and supporter of the Art of Elysium.

Spencer Locke has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including Without a Trace, Cold Case, Spanglish, Resident Evil: Extinction, and Monster House, for which she received an Annie Award Nomination for voice acting.

Peter Giles, a film, television, and voice actor, is best known in the audiobook industry for his superb narration of Michael Connelly's thrillers.