The Familiars, Adam Jay Epstein
The Familiars, Adam Jay Epstein
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The Familiars

Author: Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson

Narrator: Lincoln Hoppe

Unabridged: 7 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 09/07/2010

Synopsis

For fans of Warriors and The Magic Thief comes a magical adventure story about a street cat who's mistaken for a wizard’s familiar.When Aldwyn, a young alley cat on the run, ducks into a mysterious pet shop, he doesn’t expect his life to change. But that’s exactly what happens when Jack, a young wizard in training, picks Aldwyn to be his magical familiar.Finally off the tough streets, Aldwyn thinks he’s got it made. He just has to convince the other familiars—the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert—that he’s the telekinetic cat he claims to be. But when Jack and two other wizards in training are captured by the evil queen, Aldwyn will have to use all of his street smarts, a few good friends, and a nose for adventure to save the day!And don’t miss the exciting sequel to this Indie Next List pick, The Familiars: Secrets of the Crown.

About Adam Jay Epstein

Adam Jay Epstein spent his childhood in Great Neck, New York, while Andrew Jacobson grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but the two met in Los Angeles. They have been writing together for film and television ever since.Their interest in space dates back to their early years, when Adam attended Space Academy in Huntsville, Alabama (and won the Right Stuff Award!), and Andrew went to a movie theater (for the first time) to see a rerelease of Star Wars.Adam Jay Epstein lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jane, and their daughters, Penny and Olive. Andrew Jacobson, his wife, Ashley, their son, Ryder, their daughter, Willa, and their two dogs live close by.

About Andrew Jacobson

Adam Jay Epstein spent his childhood in Great Neck, New York, while Andrew Jacobson grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but the two met in Los Angeles. They have been writing together for film and television ever since.Their interest in space dates back to their early years, when Adam attended Space Academy in Huntsville, Alabama (and won the Right Stuff Award!), and Andrew went to a movie theater (for the first time) to see a rerelease of Star Wars.Adam Jay Epstein lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jane, and their daughters, Penny and Olive. Andrew Jacobson, his wife, Ashley, their son, Ryder, their daughter, Willa, and their two dogs live close by.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Liza on August 09, 2014

I won this book in a good reads giveaway. First off, I noticed that I had won the fourth book in the series so I did what any reader would do. Get the first three books and read those so I would know what was going on. As one probably noticed by the ratings I have been posting up for the past couple o......more

Goodreads review by Heather on January 17, 2015

SUCH A SUSPENSEFUL ENDING!!!......more

Goodreads review by Liam on June 04, 2014

While not as good as the previous three, this book seemed to at least hold its own. I expected a standalone-- my mistake-- but I got the beginning of what's likely to be another trilogy. It was a quest novel, as its predecessors were, and while I enjoyed its differences, I wasn't thrilled. Perhaps I......more

Goodreads review by Krys on May 08, 2022

3 stars I went in curious as to how the series would continue when the last book felt like a good end to a trilogy. I wish I had left it at that. This starts a whole new adventure and there seems to be no sign of book 5 which makes me sad as I was enjoying the series.......more

Goodreads review by Georgiana on December 25, 2024

Sembra che la pace sia tornata a Vastia e che i tre della profezia, i famigli di piccoli maghi, che hanno scoperto essere i tre personaggi più importanti del regno - Aldwyn, Skylar e Gilbert - si apprestano a festeggiare il compleanno della regina Loranella. Purtroppo, scoprono che il loro dono spec......more

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