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The Key to Extraordinary
- Narrated by: Kate Simses
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
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The highly anticipated new standalone novel from rising star Natalie Lloyd!
There's a lot Emma wants to tell her mother about: her job leading cemetery walking tours, her new drum set, and the fact that the town's most famous ghost, the Morning Glory, seems to be trying to send Emma a message. But Emma can't share any of this, because Emma's mom is dead. Luckily there's a loophole.
The women in Emma's family all have a special destiny that comes to them in the form of a dream, and when they finally achieve this destiny, they're rewarded with a vision of all their extraordinary ancestors. Emma has spent her whole life waiting to discover her destiny and maybe see her mom again, even if just for a moment. But the dream never comes....
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- Wendy May
- 20-05-18
AMAZING
This book is amazing! I loved all the characters and their fun personality. ☺☺ I would highly recommend this book to people who 💘 love fun books. ☺☺☺☺☺ This book was touching and was a lot of fun to read. ☺The Key 🔑to Extraordinary is a book that will always be in my ❤ heart.
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- B. Wonderful
- 29-07-17
Extraordinary story
This wonderful tale engulfed a young girl and family members dealing with lost and looking for treasures. Amazing how Narrator was able to weave the magic of the author's story.. Grief of children's lost, possible loss of a town's culture by a developer. Children looking for a treasure to save the town , the cafe and the cemetery. All of this through a child's point of view.
I recommend this book/ audible book for all ages. I am 66 year-old and I love it.
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- Tina
- 02-01-17
a wonderful told story for people that needs hope
a wonderful told story people who needs hope and friendship in their life and bravery
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- Judy
- 03-07-16
Sweet and simple
When I first started listening I thought this was a children's book, but the more I heard, the more I liked it. With plenty of faith and hope, the heroine sets out to restore her family's fortunes and stay in her happy place. This is like an Enid Blyton book, just a good old fashioned tale with a little philosophy thrown in for good measure. A nice, easy listen.
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- Danielle
- 19-05-16
What a beautiful voice!
My son and I were enchanted by this endearing, magical tale. The narrator's voice is beautiful. She makes the book come alive!
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- Angela O.
- 28-04-21
A cute inspiring story
I enjoyed the book and the author’s beautiful voice. She is a good singer too. The story is light, inspiring and hopeful in these dark days .
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- AmazonShopper7
- 01-01-19
Wonderful narration!
I'm glad I listened to this sweet story so that I could hear the songs sung.
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- Misty Leigh
- 02-12-18
love this book and my daughter read it twice!
Love this book and my daughter read it twice! A must read or listen to people of all ages.
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- ing
- 02-09-17
love
my 7 year old and I loved this book, it was fun and great for both of us. Get it you will love it too
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- Luiza
- 18-08-17
Great book
This is a very heartwarming story. I absolutely loved it! I would definitely recommend this book to all of my friends!