Children's Audiobooks · Sci-Fi
Roar of the Thunder Dragon: Dragon Masters, Book 8 by Tracey West
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A mysterious Dragon Master has kidnapped the Lightning Dragon! Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book #8, Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are searching for Lalo the baby Lightning Dragon! Lalo was kidnapped by Eko -- Griffith's first Dragon Master. Eko ran away with her Thunder Dragon, Neru, years ago.
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Narrator Experience
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Performance summary
In the verified sample, Emily Ellet is heard with steady pacing, clear enunciation, moderate differentiation between the deliveries heard, and balanced expressiveness. 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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- Emily Ellet appears on at least 18 other verified audiobook editions in our catalog.
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Our Take
The reliable part of this profile is the edition record, not a settled critical picture of the book. It is a short English children’s audiobook from the Dragon Masters series, with Emily Ellet credited as narrator, but the available material does not establish its story tone, emotional range, pacing, or performance style. Families seeking a brief series listen may want to preview the verified sample before deciding.
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Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Publisher
- Scholastic Audio
- Audiobook release date
- July 7, 2020
- Language
- English
- ASIN
- B086BSD7CK
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FAQ
Who narrates this audiobook?
Emily Ellet is credited as the narrator of this English edition.
How long is the audiobook?
The unabridged edition runs for approximately 48 minutes.
What language is this edition in?
The audiobook is in English.
Is there a sample to preview?
Yes. Verified samples are listed for several audiobook storefronts, including Amazon and Apple Books.
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