The Key to Rondo (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Emily Rodda Play Audiobook Sample

The Key to Rondo Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Edwina Wren Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Publisher Description

Turn the key three times only.

Never turn the key while the music is playing.

Never pick up the box while the music is playing.

Never close the lid until the music has stopped.

The old music box, with its strict rules, has been carefully handed down through Leo's family for hundreds of years. Painted scenes of villages, mysterious forests, a castle on a hill and a queen in a long blue gown decorate its sides. An astounding secret is hidden beneath its gleaming black lid. Now it is Leo's music box, and although he respects the rules, his least favourite cousin, Mimi Langlander, does not. When the rules are broken, Leo's ordered life is changed forever as he and Mimi plunge together into a thrilling quest in the fantastic world of Rondo.

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"Initially I was not enthralled with this book. All I could think was another Narnia, another Inkheart, another book where children are trapped in another world. Then I started to like all the fairy tale allusions, but then that got too repetitive and cutesy for me. Finally I fell under Rodda's spell. What a wonderful book!"

— Mary (4 out of 5 stars)

The Key to Rondo (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed reading this book. It a fun fairy tale book, that evolves a variety of fairy tale characters. Kids (boy or girl) would enjoy this book. "

    — Kristy, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this book, it was very imaginative and fun to read. I also like it's cover. "

    — Rachael, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i learned the power of courage, jealosy, not giving up, and using your brain. it was well written and creative. "

    — Abeel, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Dull and Boring. "

    — Belle1098, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just chose a random book off the library shelf in the juvenile section on my way out with a screaming kid. Hence, I was very excited to really like it and will read the series. "

    — Karen, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this one far more than I thought I would. Lots of fun, sort of an updated Wizard of Oz. Give it a try! "

    — Jessikah, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book. I really enjoyed all the parts that involved magic. The description was great. I really liked the personalities and the characteristics of the characters. "

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

    " is that know matter how one person feels about you there will always be somebody who loves you to death and will try there best to make sure that you is happy and wont go out doing stupid things by your self. "

    — Sequon, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Look past the cover! I do not like the cover and almost didn't read this as it looks creepy, dark, unpleasant. It's a lovely fairy tale with very little darkness! "

    — AnnMarie, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book. It was interesting and my heart pounded cause I wanted to keep reading. I couldn't put it down "

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

    " LOVE this book it has fairytale mixed with adventure. "

    — Natasha, 10/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this was an amazing book. i loved it! the characters were so deep and the plot was so interesting and unusual! it kept me guessing every second! "

    — Adrien28, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Holy moly, I could NOT put this down. That's why I read this book IN A DAY!!! By far, my favourite book from Emily Rodda so far. "

    — CamIaMacKenzie, 8/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This story rocks!!!!!!!!!! "

    — Caitlin, 8/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this book is really good. my fave character is bertha the pig. "

    — Sophie, 7/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " too predictable, but then again it was in the juvenile section. "

    — Mackenzie, 4/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the way the Emily Rodda set the book out. She balanced the three different genres together so well that the book flows perfectly. I loved every second of it. "

    — Maddy, 2/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed reading this book. I thought a mission to rescue a dog was a little on the chessy side, but once i got into it, it was really good. "

    — Ashley, 1/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " ok not awesome though "

    — Brooke, 9/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed the honesty of the characters--or more appropriately, the honesty of the narrator. Also enjoyed the oblique references to fairy tales. "

    — Skedatt, 7/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " it was agood book i liked it "

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

    " I WILL be reading the second book. "

    — Maniacrobotmonster#1, 4/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I read this mainly because I liked the idea of a world in a music box...not your typical doorway into another world. It's not the best book I've ever read, but it's not too bad either. "

    — B, 10/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was an excellent YA adventure. Full of curious suspense, creative exploits, and interesting characters. A quick-paced read, every chapter leaves you eager to dive into the next. I don't know if there's a sequel, but if so I would love to read it! "

    — Richelle, 10/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    — Jahnavi, 9/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The key to Rondo is amazing scary and descriptive you have to read it "

    — Lucy, 7/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " the story was amazing ......I just couldn't put it down .....this is a real good story for kids to read..... "

    — Veronica, 6/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Better than it had to be. Surprisingly interesting idea. "

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

    " Very simple, exciting book, sure to keep younger children enthralled. "

    — Amy, 4/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this book is really good. my fave character is bertha the pig. "

    — Sophie, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wonderful fun fantasy. Love all the tie-ins to familiar fairy tales. Very creative and a quick read. "

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

    " I thought this book was awesome as it was at the start a bit dull & boring, but i really got into it afterwards!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!! "

    — Hannah-Georgia, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another Nutmeg book. It was like Narnia meets Jumanji. Lots of twists. Fun read. "

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

    " Brought it home for the kid with a few others... she chose another Warrior Cats ... so I took this one. I am really enjoying the adventure and magic, along with picking it apart as a writer working on my own YA project.--Finished-- found it predictable but fun. "

    — Christine, 3/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I LOVED the Key to Rondo. Even though it was long, I just couldn't stop reading. I loved every single bit of it. This is the first book to an AMAZING series. Emily Rodda is THE BEST! "

    — ?Grace?, 3/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a great book for about a 5th or 6th grader on up. Fantasy that kept me on the edge of my seat. Great fun read. "

    — Christine, 3/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book becasue Leo and mi mi went on lots of adventures so I founf it really exciting and nerveraking the whole way through. But some times it got a bit boring here and there because the Author kept going on and on about something that wasnt even interesting "

    — Jessica, 3/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quite a good novel. I would rate it a 3 1/2 if I could. leo is definitely my fave character but I like the others too.It was an adventure to the max!I liked the fantasy part to it, though at times it overwhelmed me a bit. "

    — Kayla, 2/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A clever tale with unique characters in a most bizarre yet wonderous world with imagination I had been searching for in a book; a great read for all ages. "

    — Leeza, 1/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book and enjoyed reading it "

    — Laurel, 1/5/2011

About Emily Rodda

Emily Rodda is one of Australia’s most successful, popular and versatile writers, who has won the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for a record five times. A former editor of The Women’s Weekly, Emily is also the best-selling author of adult mysteries under her own name of Jennifer Rowe. Her children’s books, for a range of ages and genres, exhibit a mastery of plot and character.

About Edwina Wren

Edwina Wren has performed in many theater and television productions including Neighbours, The Secret Life of UsBlue Heelers, and the feature film M. She also works extensively as a voice-over artist for television, radio, and animation and lives in Melbourne, Australia.