Illuminations

by T. Kingfisher

Overview

From the award-winning author of A Wizard's Guide To Defensive Baking...

 

Rosa Mandolini knows in her heart that her family are the greatest painters of magical illuminations in the city. But the eccentric Studio Mandolini has fallen on hard times and the future is no longer certain. While trying to help her family, Rosa discovers a strange magical box protected by a painted crow. But when she finds a way to open the box, she accidentally releases the Scarling, a vicious monster determined to destroy the Mandolini family at any cost.

 

With the aid of her former best friend and a painted crow named Payne, it's up to Rosa to stop the Scarling before it unmakes the magical paintings that keep the city running, and hopefully save her family in the process!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940166598554
Publisher:	T. Kingfisher
Publication date:	11/25/2022
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	285,342
File size:	515 KB

About the Author

T. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen-name of Ursula Vernon, an author from North Carolina. In another life, she writes children's books and weird comics. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy and the Eisner, and has won the Hugo, Sequoyah, Nebula, Alfie, WSFA, Cóyotl, and Ursa Major awards, as well as a half-dozen Junior Library Guild selections.This is the name she uses when writing things for grown-ups. Her work includes multiple fairy-tale retellings and odd little stories about elves and goblins.When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies.www.redwombatstudio.com

Editorial Reviews

Raquel Beattie’s enchanting narration elevates this fantastical misadventure…Each character’s voice is distinct and taps into their eccentricities. Beattie’s mirthful performance will make listeners of all ages feel like they are tucked in and listening to a talented storyteller impart a wondrous bedtime story.”

AudioFile

[Beattie] captured the fun of this story well in her narration with the exasperation of Rosa and all the big feelings she was having. . . . All the voices of the characters were distinct and easily identifiable.

Books of My Heart

Raquel Beattie's enchanting narration elevates this fantastical misadventure featuring the Mandolinis--a family of magical artists. Chaos abounds after 11-year-old Rosa Mandolini accidentally unleashes a vengeful little monster that could destroy her family's legacy. Beattie's voice perfectly emulates Rosa's youthful spirit as she conspires with Payne, a talking crow, to capture the monster. Beattie creatively portrays the guileful Payne with caws and a clipped bird-like voice. Rosa eventually turns to her family for help, and Beattie showcases her versatility when voicing its intergenerational members. Each character's voice is distinct and taps into their eccentricities. Beattie's mirthful performance will make listeners of all ages feel like they are tucked in and listening to a talented storyteller impart a wondrous bedtime story. J.E.C. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

OCTOBER 2023 - AudioFile