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The Eye of Zoltar

The Last Dragonslayer, Book 3

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The Eye of Zoltar

By: Jasper Fforde
Narrated by: Jane Collingwood
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The Mighty Shandar, the most powerful wizard the world has ever seen, returns to the Ununited Kingdoms. Clearly, he didn't solve the Dragon Problem, and must hand over his fee: Eighteen dray-weights of gold. But the Mighty Shandar doesn't do refunds, and vows to eliminate the dragons once and for all - unless sixteen-year-old Jennifer Strange and her sidekicks from the Kazam house of enchantment can bring him the legendary jewel, The Eye of Zoltar.

The only thing that stands in their way is a perilous journey with a 50% Fatality Index - through the Cambrian Empire to the Leviathan Graveyard, at the top of the deadly Cadir Idris mountain. It's a quest like never before, and Jennifer soon finds herself fighting not just for her life, but for everything she knows and loves...

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Critic reviews

Praise for Jasper Fforde and The Last Dragonslayer books:

"Highly recommended. Very funny" (Independent)
"[Fforde's] ripping yarn of magic in decline mashes up the usual spells-and-beasts motif with a satire on corporate cash and tabloid values." (i)
"This year's grown-up JK Rowling" (Sunday Times)
"True literary comic genius" (Sunday Express)
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another great story, fast pace, giggling when you really shouldn't and a very soothing voice from the narrator.

need book 4 now

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I recommend reading all three books in the series in order (I hope there will be more). If you enjoy Jasper Fforde's other books, these will not disappoint. If you haven't read Jasper Fforde and you like slightly wacky fantasy, read these.
Jane Collingwood's narration is brilliant, she has such a mix of voices that she brings the characters to live.

Love this

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The book was well read by Jane Collingwood. I very much enjoyed this book, although I would have liked the story to carry on instead of ending where it did.

Great book with strong characters

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Such an entertaining story, well read. I would suggest listening to the earlier books in the series first as they build on each other.

What did you like best about this story?

It is unusual and the world is fully realized.

What does Jane Collingwood bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The reader gets it just right.

Such fun!

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Brilliant story, brilliantly read. Totally exciting and with more twists and turns than a twisty-turny thing.

Amazing

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