David and the Phoenix

Name: David and the Phoenix
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Edward Ormondroyd
ISBN: 9781932076820

Author: Edward Ormondroyd

Narrator: Edward Ormondroyd, Full Cast

Unabridged: 3 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Full Cast Audio

Published: 01/01/2002

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Mythical Creatures

Synopsis

When David finally has a chance to climb the mountain behind his new home he has no idea he is about to meet a fabulous mythical creature. Even if he had known, who could have guessed that a Phoenix would turn out to be so stuffy, so pompous - and so utterly endearing? (To say nothing of its fondness for Aunt Amy's sugar cookies!)When the Phoenix decides to take a hand in David's education the adventures - and the hilarity - really begin. Alas, the wonderful visits to griffons, sea monsters, and banshees will come to a crashing halt if the scientist stalking the Phoenix is successful.A tale filled with high humor and deep humanity, this much-beloved classic springs to new life in a full cast recording that features the author himself as narrator.©2000 Edward Ormondroyd; (P)2002 Full Cast Audio

Reviews

Goodreads review by Margo

This is one of my childhood favorites and now I'm reading it to my kids. My copy is seriously old - I think 1960's - and I was THRILLED to discover that it's not only on Goodreads, but there is a sort of small cult following for it! Do you know the difference between a gryffin, gryffon and a gryffen?......more

Goodreads review by Erik

Other than Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat, this may have been the first book I ever read on my own. It left an indelible impression and would occasionally mentioned in conversations about reading and childhood over the years. Unlike the Seuss, it was what kids nowadays call "a chapter book"--no pictures......more

Goodreads review by Erin

I am so glad that "David and the Phoenix" has been republished because my family has fought over our tattered, yellow copy for years. It is a FANTASTIC book. Well-written fantasy. Wonderful imagery. Highly recommended.......more