Journey to Jumbalot is a wonderful action-filled middle-grade fantasy audiobook by author and graphic artist Ryan Wakefield. The award-winning story follows a timid housecat named Alby, who embarks on an adventure into a new land filled with dangers and mysteries in order to save his kind owner. Along the way, Alby learns to overcome his fears, make new friends, and become a hero.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audiobook and was completely captivated by the story from start to finish. Ryan Wakefield’s great imagination and talent for creating vivid and colorful characters appealed a lot to me. The way he portrays Alby’s growth, his courage, and his creativity in facing challenges was very much welcomed.
The inclusion of colorful, hybrid animals and the author’s emphasis on important values such as ingenuity, friendship, loyalty, and heroism was truly inspiring.
The audiobook version of Journey to Jumbalot, narrated by the Audiofile Magazine Earphones award-winning narrator Bill Lord, is exceptional. Lord’s pleasant voice perfectly matches the tone and mood of the story. His portrayal of the different characters with unique voices and accents successfully brings them to life in an immersive and entertaining manner.
Journey to Jumbalot is a one-of-a-kind adventure that can be enjoyed by kids, teenagers, and adults alike. This colorful story, with its vivid descriptions, endearing characters, and inspiring messages teaches the importance of building self-confidence and overcoming insecurities.
With Journey to Jumbalot, Ryan Wakefield has also provided us with a unique audiobook that we can enjoy as a family, as it has the potential to spark discussions about the values and lessons it conveys. I eagerly look forward to more stories set in this enchanting world created by Wakefield.
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