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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,
9 hours, audio CD, 1999; found on Amazon for $32.97. Jim Dale presents
the second installment of the series in unabridged, dramatized form. Amazon
reviews this item: “Broadway actor Jim Dale's impressive vocal range
gives each character in the book its own distinctive voice--a
considerable task, given the pantheon of witches, warlocks, ghosts,
ghouls, dwarves, and elves that Harry encounters in his second outing.
And thankfully, since the book is read unabridged, no one's favorite
character is omitted. Engaging for children without being childish, the
audio version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
is worthy addition to the deservedly popular series.”
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,
audio CD, 2007; found on Amazon for $47.97. Jim Dale presents the
seventh installment of the series in unabridged, dramatized form. Amazon
gives a short review of this item: “The most eagerly anticipated book
of the year, the grand finale of the Harry Potter series, is here.
Harry must at last fulfill his destiny: to destroy the Dark Lord
Voldemort or be destroyed himself. Take Harry with you everywhere you
go with this audiobook, narrated by the award-winning Jim Dale.” Jim Dale won a Grammy Award (2008) and "One of the Audiobooks of the Year" by Publishers Weekly for this production.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,
21 hours, audio CD, 2000; found on Amazon for $44.07. Jim Dale
presents the fourth installment of the series in unabridged, dramatized
form. AudioFile
gives a review: “What's wonderful about the Harry Potter stories is the
believability of the world Harry and company inhabit, imagined by J.K.
Rowling and fully realized through Jim Dale's portrayal. At first, we
were as awed as Harry to learn about the wonders of the magical world;
now we're as comfortable with what has become familiar. Dale fosters
this expectation, bringing his symphony of voices back to each book
even as he's adding more. There's an epic game of Quidditch, brought
brilliantly into play as Dale narrates spectators and announcer alike,
but overall, this is a darker adventure. As the Tri-Wizard Tournament
unfolds, innocence gives way to knowledge and experience, trust is
betrayed, and there's as much horror as hilarity. (Some gruesome events
near the conclusion might be frightening for younger listeners.)
Harry's growing up, and, with this installment, he's firmly on course
to his destiny.” Jim Dale won a Grammy Award (2000) for this production.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,
audio CD, 2005; found on Amazon for $47.25. Jim Dale presents the
sixth installment of the series in unabridged, dramatized form. School Library Journal
reviews this item: “Narrator Jim Dale is completely at home with all
his familiar characters and just as adept at creating new vocal
personas for returned faculty such as Potions Master Slughorn.
Experienced Harry Potter listeners will recognize Snape's haughty hiss
and Dumbledore's smooth heartiness before the text identifies them.
Even house elves Dobby and Kreacher are unmistakable during their brief
appearances. Every library will need this audiobook, but it would be
wise to buy two copies since they'll be zooming off the shelves faster
than a broomstick.” Jim Dale won an AudioFile Earphone Award for this production.
Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix,
audio CD, 2003; found on Amazon for $47.25. Jim Dale presents the
fifth installment of the series in unabridged, dramatized form. AudioFile
reviews this work: “The story is slow to start, but a peerless
performance by Jim Dale spins even long passages of exposition into
gold. Once Harry reaches Hogwarts, the pace accelerates and the fun
begins. Voldemort is secretly marshalling the dark wizards for war, the
new Dark Arts teacher runs Hogwarts like a fascist state, and Harry
learns of an ancient prophecy explaining his psychic connection to
Voldemort. More thoughtful, missing the playfulness of earlier
adventures, this artful coming-of-age story provides the perfect
backdrop for Harry's adolescent angst and awakening consciousness.
Dale's wizardry transports listeners to places Muggle and magical, and
Rowling's inventive plot shifts and fresh characters make this "must
listening" for older Potter fans.” Jim Dale won two Audie Awards and an AudioFile Earphone Award for this production.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,
12 hours, audio CD, 2000; found on Amazon for $34.62. Jim Dale
presents the third installment of the series in unabridged, dramatized
form. School Library Journal
reviews this installment: “With his mastery of verbal inflection,
expressive voice, and terrific accents, Dale deftly shifts from general
narration to numerous character voices without disrupting the flow of
the story. In fact, his tone is so warm and inviting that listeners
don't feel the tapes nearly 12 hours length; instead, they will eagerly
anticipate listening to more. Adding Dale's vocal talents to Rowling's
already well-written and engaging story makes this a quality audiobook
worthy of inclusion in all audio collections.” Jim Dale won the Benjamin Franklin and AudioFile Earphone Awards (2001) for this production.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, 8 hours, audio CD, 1999; found on Amazon at $32.97. Jim Dale presents the first installment of the series in unabridged, dramatized form. Amazon reviews this item: “Whether or not you've read about Harry, this unabridged audiobook brings his world to life. Reader Jim Dale brings an excellent range of voices to the characters, from well-meaning Hermione's soft, earnest voice to Malfoy's nasal droning; from Professor McGonagall's crisp brogue to Hagrid's broad Somerset accent; and from snarling Mr. Filch to p-p-poor, st-tuttering P-Professor Quirrel. ... Harry Potter fans of all ages--Muggle or not--will enjoy curling up with a few chocolate frogs, a box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans ("Alas! Ear wax!"), and this marvelous, magical audiobook.” Jim Dale won the Benjamin Franklin and AudioFile Earphone Awards (2000) for this production.
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