Juliet Dove, Queen of Love
Magic Shop: Book 5
by Bruce Coville
It’s not easy being shy—especially when you suddenly find yourself at the center of a widening circle of lovesick boys. But this is exactly the predicament Juliet Dove winds up in after she receives a strange amulet in Mr. Elives’ magic shop.
As if all that love weren’t bad enough, soon Juliet is talking to ancient Greek gods. And when a pair of wisecracking rats arrive to help her unravel the puzzle of the amulet, Juliet knows that her life has really spun out of control.
Unfortunately, once Juliet discovers what’s really inside the amulet, the stakes get even higher. For she’s trapped in an ancient story, and the only way out is through…
Join the Full Cast Family as they romp their way through this dazzling tale of magic, myth, and love run wild. Seasoned with low comedy, high drama, and just a dash of poetry, Juliet Dove is story you’re sure to fall in love with
Author | Bruce Coville |
Also in this series: |
Narrator | Bruce Coville | The Monster’s Ring |
Length | 4 hrs and 35 mins | Jennifer Murdley’s Toad |
Series | Magic Shop, Book 5 | The Skull of Truth |
© Copyright | 2003 Author | |
℗ Audio Copyright | 2004 Full Cast Audio |
Reviews:
“The audiobook moves along at a good pace with a seamless blend of narration from author Bruce Coville and the full cast acting. Though the story is intended for ages 10 to adult, there’s plenty of intrigue, twists and humor to keep adults interested in the story.” — Audiobook Cafe Mar 2004
“Filled with magic, myth, and humor, this is a rollicking love story that takes you on an unforgettable journey through Greek mythology and allows you to witness a young girl’s journey of self discovery. Juliet Dove, Queen of Love is recommended for the whole family.” — Large Print Reviews Apr 2004
“This magical journey is delivered in playful tones by an excited sounding cast. Sound effects and musical interludes elevate the magical character of the story.” — AudioFile
“…the dialog is voiced by a full cast that brings each character to life with a great deal of verve and skill… ideal for family listening, as there is enough mythology and history to keep it interesting for adults; besides, it’s great fun and very charming.” — KLIATT Sep 2004 [udesign_icon_font name=”fa fa-star” color=”#dd9933″ size=”1em”] Starred Review
Listen to samples from this audiobook:
- Opening—Juliet, being teased, lashes out (1:45) Bruce Coville 1:46
- The love spell overwhelms Gil (1:12) Bruce Coville 1:12
- Juliet meets the talking rats (0:57) Bruce Coville 0:58
Meet the Cast: |
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Karam Anthony | Arturo |
Jessica Appel | Margaret |
Cynthia Bishop | Hyacinth Priest |
Brenna Briski | Hera |
Chris Carpenter | Corey Falcon Pete Findley |
Bruce Coville | Narrator |
Katherine Coville | Roxanne Mrs. Dove |
JP Crangle | Scott Willis |
Jo D’Aloisio | Elizabeth |
Tim Fox | Jerome |
Joni Gray | Bambi |
Morgan Gregory | Samantha |
Judith Harris | Alvina Clark |
Willard E. Lape, Jr. | Mr. Elives |
Michael Macri | The Shepherd Boy Henry Patterson |
Bill Molesky | Mr. Dove Terry Suss |
Rachel Moulton | Athena |
Kelly Parks | Clarice |
Daniel Poorman | Gil |
Caleb Probst | Cupid |
Katie Reed | Juliet Dove |
Ryan Sparkes | Byron |
Carol Ansell Spradling | Eris |
Bryan Wilson | Tyrone |
Katie Yohe | Psyche |
Erin Zaruba | Venus |
Directed by: | Daniel Bostick |