Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire, John August
Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire, John August
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Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire

Author: John August

Narrator: James Patrick Cronin

Unabridged: 6 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/06/2018

Synopsis

Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire is the first book in a spellbinding fantasy adventure series by screenwriter John August.Some trails lead to magic. Some lead to danger.“As Arlo looked around, the walls of his room began to vanish, revealing a moonlit forest. Only his bed remained, and the frame of his window, through which he saw the girl. The world on her side of the glass was sparkling with silver and gold, like a palace made of autumn leaves. She looked off to her right. Someone was coming. Her words came in an urgent whisper: “If I can see you, they can see you . . . Be careful, Arlo Finch.’”Arlo Finch thought becoming a Ranger meant learning wilderness skills, like camping and knots. But upon arriving in the tiny town of Pine Mountain, Colorado, Arlo soon learns there’s so much more. His new friends Indra and Wu teach him how to harness the wild magic seeping in from the mysterious Long Woods―a parallel realm of wonder and danger.First he must master the basics, including snap lights, thunderclaps and identifying supernatural creatures. But Arlo Finch is no ordinary Ranger, and this is no ordinary time. A dark and ancient force is sending threats into the real world . . . our world.Through perilous adventures and close calls, Arlo is awakened to his unique destiny―but the obstacles he faces will test the foundations of the Ranger’s Vow: loyalty, bravery, kindness, and truth.

About John August

John August is a screenwriter whose credits include Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, and Frankenweenie. He also created Writer Emergency Pack, an educational storytelling tool distributed to more than two thousand classrooms worldwide. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, John now lives in Los Angeles with his family. Learn more at JohnAugust.com.

About James Patrick Cronin

James Patrick Cronin began his audiobook career at twelve years of age opposite Christopher Lloyd in The Pagemaster. An Earphones Award–winning narrator, he has recorded over one hundred audiobooks across an extensive range of genres. A classically trained stage actor with an MFA from the University of Louisville and a degree in philosophy, he has spent his years since college performing as an actor and a comedian on stages all over the world. He has performed everything from the classics to original material in Ireland, Scotland, Serbia, and Israel, as well as all across the United States.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lieblingsleseplatz on October 23, 2018

Wart Ihr früher bei den Pfadfindern? Ich schon. Mit stolz habe ich das fürchterlich störrische Khaki-Hemd und mein grünes Halstuch getragen! Das amerikanische Pendant zu unseren Pfadfindern sind die Ranger. Und um die geht es in diesem Buch. Aber nicht so normale Ranger wie Tick, Trick und Track bei......more

Goodreads review by Siv30 on December 05, 2020

ארלו פינץ' ומשפחתו נאלצים לנדוד ממקום למקום בשל העובדה שאביו נחשד בעבירה שאילצה אותו לברוח מארה"ב לסין. לאחר שאימו שברה חלון במשרד רו"ח שהועסקה בו בשיקגו, הם מגיעים לתחנה האחרונה שלהם, עיירת הולדתה של אימו, פיין מאונטן לביתו של דודו. פיין מאונטן היא לא עיירה רגילה. מתרחשים בה דברים מוזרים: ילדים נעלמי......more

Goodreads review by Odette on March 20, 2019

Toen dit boek uitkwam was ik er al direct enthousiast over. Het verhaal klonk stoer en spannend, en het is geschreven door een succesvol scriptschrijver, dan moet het wel goed geschreven zijn. Dit boek heeft al mijn verwachtingen meer dan overtroffen. Het is echt heel gaaf en stoer! Bomvol avontuur,......more

Goodreads review by Skip on August 09, 2020

Arlo moves back to the small town in the Colorado mountains where his mother was raised. His father has fled the U.S. to China, as he is being chased by the FBI over technology, and his mother lost her job after losing her temper. Arlo is a bit of a worrier and a loner, but eventually decides to joi......more

Quotes

“A fast, fun, and fearless tale. Arlo’s adventures feel both completely real and entirely magical. I loved it!” Ally Condie, New York Times bestselling author

“A masterful mix of mystery and adventure, set in a supernatural scouting troop.” Geoff Rodkey, New York Times bestselling author

“A thrilling adventure full of magic and wonder. John August is a master storyteller.” Ransom Riggs, New York Times bestselling author

“Cronin’s third-person narration perfectly captures the sarcasm and bravado of an adolescent faced with a world that is suddenly not what he thought it was. He uses subtle vocal differences to distinguish between characters, from the gruff and gravelly voice of Arlo’s uncle to the almost surfer-like speech of his friend Wu.” Booklist (audio review)

“Magic and realism are woven together…[in] an exciting fantasy novel grounded in reality with a strong emphasis on friendships and great characters…Will appeal to fans of mystery and adventure as well as reluctant readers.” School Library Journal

“The many magical forces and creatures in this book are intriguing, especially because August firmly establishes them within the magical parameters of Arlo’s world. Arlo, meanwhile, is a lovable, inquisitive character, and as he wittingly subdues the magical creatures, the plot only becomes more dynamic.” Booklist

“A masterful mix of mystery and adventure, set in a supernatural scouting troop. Reading this book made me wish I hadn’t dropped out of Cub Scouts.” Geoff Rodkey, author of the Tapper Twins series

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