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The Stolen Child

By: Keith Donohue
Narrated by: Andy Paris, Jeff Woodman
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This critically acclaimed debut by breakout author Keith Donohue flawlessly blends fantasy and realism into an utterly unique fable, inspired by a W.B. Yeats poem, that has been described as a bedtime story for adults.

Seven-year-old Henry Day is kidnapped and renamed "Aniday" by changelings, ageless beings who inhabit the woods near his home. The changelings also leave behind one of their own, who flawlessly impersonates Henry except for one noteworthy detail: the new Henry is a prodigiously talented pianist. Both Aniday and Henry settle comfortably enough into their new existences, but both are haunted by vague memories of their former lives.

A fresh take on the search for identity that will appeal to fans of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.M. Barrie, The Stolen Child triumphantly announces Donohue as a fresh voice in contemporary fiction.

©2006 Keith Donohue (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC
Classics Contemporary Fairy Tales Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Fantasy Bedtime Story
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Critic reviews

  • Winner of Audio Publishers Association 2007 Audie Award, Science Fiction

"An impressive novel of outsiders whose feelings of alienation are more natural than supernatural." (Publishers Weekly)

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Interesting & original, but not compelling

Unfortunately, I'm not sure why I do not like this audiobook better. I feel the narration is acceptable, but not praiseworthy. The story is definitely original, but I'm not driven to stay up late to listen longer. I think the author works hard to develop his characters, but I don't connect with them. I still have a few hours left to go, and I plan to finish the book, but I'm already looking forward to my next listen.

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