description: With their high-flying kites, wonderful storytellers, and delicious candies, The Travelers are well liked by many people in Rin. But not everyone trusts them. They usually come to Rin every few years. So it seems strange when they decide to visit two years in a row.After the Travelers arrive, a mysterious spell causes the people of Rin to fall into a deep sleep. Yet the spell has no effect on Rowan. He suspects the Travelers have teamed up with the Zebak, the feared enemy of Rin. Although he is terribly frightened, Rowan knows he is the last hope to save his people.A follow-up to Rowan of Rin (RB# 96862), this riveting adventure also stands on its own. The Children's Book Council of Australia has awarded author Emily Rodda five Book of the Year Awards. With Steven Crossley's expressive narration, all the marvels of Rodda's fully realized fantasy world come to life."... likable characters, fast-paced action, tantalizing mystery, and [an] unpredictable story line..." --School Library JournalNarrator Steven Crossley:Born in London and raised on radio dramas, Steven Crossley made the enchanted journey from listening to actors to performing himself. He has appeared in two films, a dozen TV shows, and in nearly 30 roles in theaters throughout the United States and Great Britain. His one man show, Dickens in America, was created especially for him. Kliatt raves about his audio performances, "Crossley reads with a perfectly phrased and beautifully modulated British accent ... [His] voice practically sings through the words."
title: Rowan and the Travelers
titlecomplete: Rowan and the Travelers (Rowan of Rin, #2)
genres: Juvenile, Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Magic, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Childrens, Fantasy, Adventure, High Fantasy
ratings_count: 3113
series: Rowan of Rin
publisher: Recorded Books