The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman

She casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes her chain mail and her sword and follows her brave dwarf. The story, intended for a middle-grade audience, is a mashup of the classic fairy tales Sleeping Beauty and. This twisted take on a classic fairy tale is brought to life with sound. On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. Originally published in a collection of short stories, Neil Gaiman’s novella The Sleeper and the Spindle was reissued as a separate book in 2015, this time with lushly intricate black and white illustrations by Chris Riddell. Music and intricate sound effects (such as the faint sounds of maggots chomping nearby) immerse listeners in the realm of the cursed kingdom. HarperAudio, unabridged, 1 CD, 1 hr., 13.99 ISBN 978-0-06-243513-2 In this twist on a fairy tale, the audiobook uses a full. The royal characters sound upper-class British, workers in the pub sound vaguely Cockney, but the dwarves (played by Peter Forbes, John Sessions, and Michael Maloney) are all voiced in glorious Scottish accents. The Sleeper and the Spindle Neil Gaiman, read by a full cast.

Julian Rhind-Tutt has a wry tone with a smart English accent for the narrator. : The Sleeper and the Spindle (9780062398253) by Gaiman, Neil and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. The two men have collaborated on a number of books published in the U.K., to great success. 22, 2015 Is it fair to expect a masterpiece when Gaiman and Riddell work together Probably. Having many different voices greatly helps listeners suspend disbelief. THE SLEEPER AND THE SPINDLE by Neil Gaiman illustrated by Chris Riddell RELEASE DATE: Sept.

The magic appears to be spreading, plunging citizens of nearby villages into sleep, so the queen sets out with three dwarf friends to awaken the princess and break the spell before it reaches her kingdom. The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell (Illustrator) 4.4 (10) Hardcover 19.99 Hardcover 19.99 Paperback 9.99 eBook 14.99 Audiobook 0. A tough, no-nonsense queen, who may or may not be Snow White, hears about a princess who was placed under a sleeping spell. In this twist on a fairy tale, the audiobook uses a full cast to great effect.