Roar of the Thunder Dragon

Children's Audiobooks · Teen & Young Adult

Roar of the Thunder Dragon

by Tracey West

Narrated by Emily Ellet

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AudiobookFormat2020-07-07Release dateNarrated editionNarration
Children's AudiobooksTeen & Young Adult
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Early Evidence Profile
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PacingHow quickly the listening experience moves.
80% Fast
Emotional ResonanceLasting impression on listeners.
35% Low
Trait bars describe characteristics such as complexity, romance, pace, and accessibility. A numerical score appears only when enough independent quality evidence is available.
What it’s about

Drake and the other Dragon Masters face a new threat when Lalo, the baby Lightning Dragon, is kidnapped. The culprit is Eko, Griffith’s first Dragon Master, who disappeared years ago after running away with her Thunder Dragon, Neru. Now Eko has returned with a dangerous plan: she wants to bring the other Dragon Masters to her side and gain control of every dragon in the kingdom.

As the Dragon Masters search for Lalo, they must determine how to stop Eko before more dragons are taken. Can Drake and his friends rescue Lalo and protect the kingdom’s dragons from Eko’s scheme?

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  • We have recording-specific performance commentary or analyzed audio for this audiobook.
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Professional editorialCurated RSS / Atom… 40Approved podcast… 13
Awards & recognitionApproved podcast… 5Curated RSS / Atom… 2
225Retained Evidence
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Supporting sources 10
Official Sample 60Google Books 59Curated RSS / Atom… 40LOC 14PeerTube / Sepia… 14Approved podcast… 13YouTube / BookTube 11Apple Books 7+ 2 more
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Curated RSS / Atom… 40PeerTube / Sepia… 14Approved podcast… 13YouTube / BookTube 11Official Sample 10BookWyrm 1
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14Source Networks
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Catalog Metadata 80Official Audio… 46Wwwtheguardiancom 18Sepiasearchorg 14Podcast 13Youtube 11Bookmarksreviews 10Wwwamazoncom 10+ 6 more
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3Narration Evidence
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Supporting sources 2
Curated RSS / Atom… 2Official Sample 1
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3Edition Sources
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Supporting sources 3
Official Sample 31Apple Books 2Recommended… 1
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247 evidence signals evaluated · 225 unique retained source records remain after filtering and deduplication. One retained record may support more than one evidence signal, while discussion and network totals count unique conversations and source families.

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Narrator Experience

How Emily Ellet performs this particular recording.

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Performance summary

In the verified sample, Emily Ellet is heard with measured pacing, clear enunciation, and distinct differentiation between the deliveries heard. These excerpt-level observations are combined with recording-specific listener evidence, so the profile stays cautious about qualities the short sample cannot demonstrate across the full audiobook.

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Performance at a glance

What the qualified evidence says about this narration

Audio observations reflect a short verified sample and are combined with recording-specific performance evidence.

Narration PaceMeasuredThe narrator maintained a calm and deliberate tempo throughout the scene transitions.Developing evidence
Clarity / EnunciationClearEach word was articulated distinctly, making the dialogue and narration easy to understand.Developing evidence
Character voicesDistinctThe evidence describes character shifts as distinct enough to help listeners keep speakers separated.Developing evidence

What this means for your listen

Early performance evidence points this way: the steady or measured pace should feel easy to settle into; listeners who prefer brisk delivery may find it more deliberate. Clear or careful diction should make dialogue, names, and unfamiliar terms easier to follow over a longer listen.

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Evidence behind this section

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3Narration evidence records
2Independent performance sources
32Additional narrator/context records

Why we describe the performance this way

We use evidence tied specifically to this recording. Repeated observations across independent sources carry more weight than isolated comments. Narrator background and career recognition can add useful context, but they do not determine how this performance is described.

Narrator recognition & background

  • Emily Ellet appears on at least 18 other verified audiobook editions in our catalog.
Supporting narrator & context sources4 source groups · 35 linked records
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Official Sample 25Curated RSS / Atom… 6Recommended… 3BookWyrm 1

What It Feels Like to Listen

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These signals translate supported story, mood, narration, and listener observations into practical listening characteristics. They are not customer ratings.
Pacing
Brisk
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Why it appears: Book information and independent reader or listener observations that speak directly to this trait; recording-specific claims are kept separate unless they are actually supported.

What this means for you: The story offers a compact fantasy quest shaped by a kidnapping, a returning threat, and a determined rescue effort. Its explicitly fast-paced structure and short runtime make it a natural fit for listeners who want a complete children’s adventure without a long commitment.

Built from the saved evidence most relevant to these listening traits; some traits are supported more strongly than others.

Is This Right for You?

Story and reader-fit guidance remains useful here. Recording-specific claims are limited to evidence matched to this exact edition.

You’ll probably enjoy this if…

  • Young listeners who enjoy dragons, magical kingdoms, and rescue missions.
  • Children looking for a short fantasy adventure with clear stakes.
  • Families seeking a fast-moving audiobook for one sitting.
  • Listeners who like stories centered on teamwork and protecting others.

It might not be the best fit if…

  • Listeners seeking a detailed assessment of narration style or character-voice differentiation.
  • Readers looking for expansive world-building, complex themes, or a long-form fantasy quest.
  • Those who prefer slow, reflective pacing over immediate action.
  • If narration style is important to you, use the verified sample above alongside the edition-matched performance evidence.

Our Take

Roar of the Thunder Dragon offers an accessible fantasy adventure built around a kidnapping, a returning threat, and a determined group effort to protect the kingdom’s dragons. Its brief runtime and explicitly fast-paced plotting should suit younger listeners who want immediate action rather than a sprawling fantasy. The story profile is more developed than the performance profile, so choose it for the Dragon Masters setting and quest structure rather than for a particular narration style.

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GenreChildren's Audiobooks GenreTeen & Young Adult AuthorTracey West NarratorEmily Ellet

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Runtime & Edition Details

Format
Audiobook
Audiobook release date
2020-07-07
Verified withOfficial Sample 31Apple Books 2Recommended… 1

Before You Listen

  • The supplied material does not establish detailed narration strengths or content guidance beyond the rescue conflict.

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FAQ

What language is this audiobook in?

This edition is in English.

How long is the audiobook?

The audiobook runs for approximately 48 minutes.

Who narrates this edition?

Emily Ellet narrates this edition.

Is this part of a series?

Yes. It is book eight in the Dragon Masters series and is published as a Branches early chapter book for newly independent readers.

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