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Magic Shop

Author:
H.G. Wells
Read by:
Michael Scott
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Ratings
Book
373
Narrator
96
Release Date
August 15, 2006
Duration
0 hours 27 minutes
Summary
This is a charming tale from H.G. Wells about a young boy named Gip who visits a magic shop for his birthday with his father. But this is not just any magic shop - the shopkeeper insists that this is a genuine magic shop. The story is an entertaining adventure as Gip, like any young boy of his age, experiences the pure enjoyment of true magic while his skeptical father grapples with having to draw the line between slight of hand and genuine magic.
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Profile Avatar H C Jul 2012

Very nice story. Well worded as well as descriptively written.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2019

Amazing and interesting

Profile Avatar Michelle Selin Sep 2015

It was a great short story. However the read of the narrator had no variation making it difficult to tell the differences between the characters.

Profile Avatar Susan Plue Mar 2015

This book was very entertaining, especially since it is a well written short story.

Profile Avatar kiara balliram Apr 2014

The narrator sounds a bit automated but was otherwise clear.

Profile Avatar Sidnac 6. Mar 2023

The story itself is wonderful but the narration is terrible! If you want to hear the absolute best narration that you'll ever hear of this, go onto YouTube and look for the one which is narrated by Greg Wagland! He has a magical way of bringing this story to life along with different voices for each of the characters. I'd definitely give his version of this absolutely top marks!

Profile Avatar Michael D. Mar 2020

A good and easy listen. Very visual. Inspiring.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2019

I loved it!

Profile Avatar Susan Conaghan Sep 2013

Bad reader. Very boring voice. Sounds too robotic.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2025

Reminds us to be open to magic and the extraordinary at any age

Profile Avatar Laurie C. Dec 2023

A charming story, yet sinister!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2023

Interesting. Wells story, for sure.

Profile Avatar Nemanja S. Sep 2023

Grate, fun , short story

Profile Avatar Smileykat Jul 2023

Good short story

Profile Avatar Melanie R. Oct 2022

Goodshort story

Profile Avatar Linda P. Oct 2022

Fun!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2022

The story is quite interesting.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2022

The reader's monotonous voice and American accent made it hard for me to follow the narrative. I'm sure the story would have been enjoyable otherwise. Why can't English stories be delivered with an English accent? Over here, if I hear an American tale it is almost invariably read with an American accent.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

absolutely wonderful short story, very engaging and absorbing with the descriptions given in the ability to almost see the story from the angle of not just the father but of also the son. the narrator is one of the best I've had the privilege of listening to through this service.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2022

Very interesting story. Although there is a lot of build up for nothing to happen in the end. It’s a bit unfulfilling in that way.

Profile Avatar Silvia B. Dec 2021

Beautiful short story , narrated really well. I totally enjoyed it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

Story was nice but the narrators was boring

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

What a clever story, love the way it leaves a lot open to the imagination.

Profile Avatar Terri B. Mar 2021

A very well written and playful short story. I thoroughly enjoyed this intro to HG Wells! Suitable for all ages over about 8 yrs old.

Profile Avatar Sharon P. Dec 2020

The mind of H. G. Wells is brilliant.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2020

Nice light read.

Profile Avatar James K. Jul 2020

This is a great short story. Of course I do think "War of the Worlds" is a classic science fiction novel.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2020

I loved it. A magical ride, very descriptive writing and I was happy with the narrator's delivery.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2019

Not a lot happens really

Magic Shop

Magic Shop

Author: H.G. Wells
Read by: Michael Scott
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