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Juliet Dove, Queen of Love by Bruce Coville It’s not easy being shy—especially when you suddenly find yourself at the center of a widening circle of lovesick boys. But this is exactly the predicament Juliet Dove winds up in after she receives a strange amulet in Mr. Elives’ magic shop. As if all that love weren’t bad enough, soon Juliet is talking to ancient Greek gods. And when a pair of wisecracking rats arrive to help her unravel the puzzle of the amulet, Juliet knows that her life has really spun out of control. Unfortunately, once Juliet discovers what’s really inside the amulet, the stakes get even higher. For she’s trapped in an ancient story, and the only way out is through… Join the Full Cast Family as they romp their way through this dazzling tale of magic, myth, and love run wild. Seasoned with low comedy, high drama, and just a dash of poetry, Juliet Dove is story you’re sure to fall in love with |
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| Cassette Standard |
03009 |
978-1-932076-48-6 |
1-932076-48-4 |
Three Cass. |
| Library Edition |
03009CDB |
978-1-933322-19-3 |
1-933322-19-5 |
Four CDs |
| Paperback |
PB-DOVE |
978-0-152052-17-1 |
0-15-205217-8 |
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| Approximate Running Time: 4.5 hours |
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Listen to samples from this audiobook: | Sample 1 | Opening—Juliet, being teased, lashes out (1:45, about 1.6 MB) | | Sample 2 | The love spell overwhelms Gil (1:12, about 1.1 MB) | | Sample 3 | Juliet meets the talking rats (0:57, about 904 KB) |
Reviews:| "The audiobook moves along at a good pace with a seamless blend of narration from author Bruce Coville and the full cast acting. Though the story is intended for ages 10 to adult, there’s plenty of intrigue, twists and humor to keep adults interested in the story." | | — Audiobook Cafe Mar 2004 Read entire review… | | | | "Filled with magic, myth, and humor, this is a rollicking love story that takes you on an unforgettable journey through Greek mythology and allows you to witness a young girl's journey of self discovery. Juliet Dove, Queen of Love is recommended for the whole family." | | — Large Print Reviews Apr 2004 Read entire review… | | | | "This magical journey is delivered in playful tones by an excited sounding cast. Sound effects and musical interludes elevate the magical character of the story." | | — AudioFile | | | | "...the dialog is voiced by a full cast that brings each character to life with a great deal of verve and skill... ideal for family listening, as there is enough mythology and history to keep it interesting for adults; besides, it's great fun and very charming." | — KLIATT Sep 2004  Starred Review Read entire review… | | |
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