The Legend of Greg

By: Chris Rylander

Narrated by: Robbie Daymond

A boy discovers his destiny could totally stink in this riotously funny fantasy-adventure

Risk-averse Greg Belmont is content with being ordinary. He's got a friend - that's right, just one - at his fancy prep school, and a pretty cool dad (even if he is obsessed with organic soaps that smell like a mix of salted pork and Icelandic bog). The problem is, Greg isn't ordinary... he's actually an honest-to-goodness, fantastical Dwarf!

He discovers the truth the day his dad brings home a gross new tea - one that awakens bizarre abilities in Greg. Then a murderous Bro-Troll kidnaps his dad and Greg is whisked away to the Underground, where Dwarves have lived for centuries right beneath the streets of Chicago.

With the help of some awesome new friends and a talking ax, Greg learns all about the history of the Dwarves, which has been marked with tales of epic failure since the dawn of time. However, the return of the magic they once wielded means big changes are afoot, escalating tensions with the Dwarves' sworn enemy: the Elves.

Brimming with humor and action, Chris Rylander's The Legend of Greg turns dwarf lore on its head, delivering an adventure listeners won't be able to resist.

©2018 Chris Rylander (P)2018 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"A potent blend of magic, adventure, and humor." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Humorous, heartfelt... In this start to a new series, An Epic Series of Failures, Rylander conjures up an engaging world, filled with hidden magical beings and a rich history." (Publishers Weekly)

"Delightful...funny and absorbing." (Chicago Tribune)

Different twist on the normal dwarf elf story.

Very good story that is a nice twist on the normal same old same old dwarf elf story’s. I really liked it. !!!

Hogwarts for dwarves

I started listening to this book right after I had re-read the Dresden files. Even though this book could use some polishing up I still found a way to enjoy it

love this book

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Great book! Where is book 2?!

I love the plot and the characters and story,but where is the second book?

Awesome

This is so awesome because that there is sooo much storyline and his adventures are awesome to so I highly recommend this book 📖

Hilarious. My fav middle grade book since The Lightning Thief.

I loved this book! I read it and immediately bought the Audible version. I keep checking to see if book 2 and 3 are available here on Audible. I hope they get made soon! Great performance for an already awesome book.

Hello

I like cheesecake but I’m not sure what to expect from you but I’m glad you’re DEAD

Best book ever

Hi I am a 9 yesr old just wrighting to say how amazing this book is I hope audibles does a voice over for 2 and 3 idk if theres a 4th but until then I’ll
Just read them :D

Lord of the Rings meet Magnus Chase

My 9-year-old son (also named Greg) and I both loved this! It’s a very original and interesting storyline, humorous and surprising plot twists and engaging, interesting characters.

Spoiler alert: this author is clearly inspired by Rick Riordan’s famous talking weapons (Magnus Chase’s sword and Apollo’s Arrow of Dedona), as a talking weapon features prominently in the plot.

We also LOVE Robbie Daymond’s narration, he’s perfect for this. Our only complaint is wondering why books 2&3 in the series haven’t been made into audiobooks yet? Adoring fans would happily welcome them!