SAM GREEN AND THE WHIPEYE GREAT ONES Whipeye, Book 1

In brassy, vehement tones, narrator Lauren Holladay unfurls a fantastical battle between powerful supernatural beings as two worlds hang in the balance. Saign's cast of characters is large and varied, combining everyday heroes and powerful creatures like the Great Ones and Charlie, the ancient wisecracking parrot. Sam and Jack are brave teens on a dangerous quest to save two realms and their inhabitants with the help of Whipeye, an enchanted staff. Saign's narrative combines adventure, mythology, and vibrant imagery, while Holladay's pacing ramps up the action during fight sequences and chase scenes. Holladay's delivery adds humor and heart to a story of grief, family, and personal power. Her performance brings out the magic in Saign's compelling worlds. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2019]