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Sticky Pines: The Thing at Black Hole Lake
- Narrated by: Patricia Rodriguez
- Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Summary
The sequel to The Bigwoof Conspiracy takes us back to Sticky Pines, a small US town where weird things happen.
Milo, loyal to his double-crossing business-mogul father, has taken a trip to Black Hole Lake, leaving Lucy to continue her search into alien life and the truth that she knows is out there. Milo’s discovery of a sinister, dark creature in the lake will put them both in terrible danger and also - if they survive their adventure - make them friends again.
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- Charliy
- 04-10-20
An incredible second installment...
An incredible second installment to the Sticky Pines world, I listened this with my seven year old boy and he loved it too. The newest addition, the 'Thing' is so darn cute and I hope to see more of him and all of the other characters in the next book!
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- JG
- 14-09-20
Exciting, hilarious and whip smart
We absolutely adored ‘The Bigwoof Conspiracy’ and I’m happy to say this sequel did not disappoint! Many of the major mysteries that were built up in the first book are satisfyingly revealed and yet greater mysteries became apparent. The story is dramatic, scary (in a good way!) and yet hilarious too. And the narrator is fantastic too - she does voices for all of the characters, and makes it feel like a one-person radio play. A really unique and original series! It made a long car journey to Cornwall melt away, and I can’t wait for the next one...
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- JD
- 19-09-20
An excellent sequel
This was an excellent sequel to the first book. Very exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat! Highly recommend!!!
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- Maribeth
- 17-09-20
Exciting gripping story
I loved the return to Sticky Pines on the quest for the truth. Wonderfully written, this story teller, makes the characters come to life in a charming way. Can’t wait to see what happens next. A MUST READ!