THE GLIMME

Andrew Scott narrates this middle-grade fantasy with a mesmerizing intonation that draws the listener in. The adventure unfolds around an unsuspecting hero, Finn, a boy who loves to draw imaginary creatures. His passion contributes to events that pull him into a magical world where he quickly finds himself entangled in a quest to end a war involving very real dragons. Scott’s quiet, engaging tone enhances Finn’s emotional journey. He is equally adept at enlivening the supporting characters’ voices with a rich assortment of inflections and accents—most remarkably, as he delivers Lone Annie’s crackling prophecies of doom. The book, cowritten by the author of the iconic Deltora Quest series, features Mark McBride’s stunning illustrations, which can provide an extraordinary visual complement to this audio experience. S.A.A. 2021 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2020]