THE BOY WITH THE CUCKOO-CLOCK HEART

This delightful fantasy contains all the components of a traditional fairy tale, but Malzieu's rich, often sexual, imagery carries it to a much more adult level. The celebrated Jim Dale is an inspired choice to present this quirky take on a timeless love story. His lovely English accent, gift for creating voices, and mastery of pace and intensity make this performance a real treat. Dale is perhaps best known for his delivery of children's books and classics such as the HARRY POTTER series and ALICE'S ADVENTURES in WONDERLAND. (For ALICE, he says, he enjoyed creating “over-the-top character voices.”) Here Dale’s skills will enthrall adult listeners as they enjoy the magic of Malzieu's enticing tale. M.O.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2011 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2010]