Excellent! Narration is a huge factor for me, maybe even just as important as the story itself. I can't enjoy even my very favorite books and stories if they're poorly narrated. This recording excelled on both counts. An intriguing classic story, and the narration is perfection! I'll be back for more!
Great narration. Enjoyed the story. These audio books are a comfort for me because, my arthritic hands make it difficult to hold books, and turn pages. I'm sure I'm not alone. Thankyou
My grandfather is a magician, so the second I saw this title, I had to give it a listen. Was not disappointed, and excellent quality if the reading too!
Yeah me too, I (finally) found a good narrator. Time to relax.... I used to listen to a lot of American mysterious and 'true' stories, but I'm sick of the narrators and the stories. This is so much better!
Having a story told to me brings such happy memories of my father who was a wonderful story teller. So as we travelled I would ask about next episode and would recount ihe last onet to him. Then I would ask him " What then Pa " and he would tell us the next part. So thank you for a delightful return to precious time. 💗
I fell in love with H. G. Wells' short stories when I was in my early teens and I thought and still think he was brilliant and so far ahead of his time. Think of his books too - The War of the World's, The Time Machine and The First Men in the Moon.
I found this video only a couple of hours ago and I have already listened to the story three times! I never realised how much I am missing out on due to my obnoxiously unyielding realistic view of the world - now I feel completely enthralled by magic. All thanks to one little story read by a voice actor just as talented as the writer. Seriously, this is insanely captivating. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I will definitely be going through all the other stories on your channel!
His reading of Sherlock Holmes is far better than all the apparent famous people that have read it! ( & now charge for hearing their inferior narration!)✊
You can be unyieldingly realistic and have an imagination/enjoy works of fiction. It's not like you have to be a hopeless dreamer/romantic escapist to appreciate the magic of stories :)
A wonderful story, and splendidly read! I have enjoyed a lot of H.G. Wells, and I think your voice skills added a great deal to my enjoyment of this particular story. Thank you!
This was just marvelous. I had never read this story and it is truly unique. Beautifully read and totally fascinating. Please keep making these marvelous audios. Cheers Pat
Wonderfully read. Thank you. As a child of the 40 and 50-s radio my audio star was David Davies. We have in Britain giants of acting of all forms. Such sweet richness here. How fortunate we all are here!
i have been listening to your Sherlock audios books for a long time usually when i am very tired. it is cozy and can close my eyes and enjoy. it takes a long time though because i fall asleep shortly and finding where i left off later on. it is a unique way to consume content but i enjoy it. i decided to try a new author you cover and knew h.g. wells was known as a great author so i gave it a shot. this is the first time i left a comment because even though i was exhausted, i didn't sleep. the story was fascinating and was only enhanced by your talent so much so that i felt it was necessary. so thank you and thank you again for introducing me to another great author. i might of not gotten around to enjoying it if it wasn't for this.
Cheers DannyTilted - much appreciated! I admire H G Wells' breadth (in his work!). The very unusually named novel of his Tono Bungay is brilliant, IMO, and worth a read or listen. Now get some sleep.
A wonderful story, and splendidly read! I have enjoyed a lot of H.G. Wells, and I think your voice skills added a great deal to my enjoyment of this particular story. Thank you! for uploading this book
...."it's amazing what people bring in with them".👹 I enjoyed this so much. Wells slyly pulls the reader in to share this discomforting, cleverly crafted tale with his occasional appeals: "well, you know, what would you do?" How simply he writes it, almost like a children's story, yet it's impossible to ignore the uneasiness building behind it. The ending is perfect - perfectly wrapped up, yet not. Fabulous narration!
Perfect narration,loved this story as a child,it worried me when my children were young, but now I love it again✊♥️ Have listened to this at least a dozen times, my daughter loves it too👍
Thank you very much, most beautifully read, sir. You have perfect timing, the perfect voice. I couldn't do it for the life of me, accordingly, I appreciate your skill.
Beautifully read. A rich experience offered in trade for a half hour of my life. Worth the price. That began as just "more happened in that half hour than in most half hours of media we get". Then it got flowery. Hiding this below the fold: A store that sells magic for children. Not the target market. The price.
Thanks for these audio books! I have to walk 2 hrs per day for physio and since November so I've been listening to my mp3 music player over n over but it doesn't do it for me anymore, I got so bored listening to music. Then I found your channel and added some of your audio books to my mp3 and I can listen to them as I walk and it's soo much more interesting! Thanks so much :)) I love your voice btw, it's perfect!! ^^
His voice is just so perfect,even enjoy favourite stories much more when read by this amazing narrator. Left in no doubt that he’s relating what actually happened to him exactly how it took place.✊♥️
How wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed this new to me story. I thought I had read all the H.G. Wells stories available, but , obviously I missed this excellent story. I wish current authors were able to write such fine stories. What do you know, an excellent work without any interruptions of the plot for soft core porn.
Wow so beautifully read. So expressive and clear, feeding the imagination of the listener but not dominating and what a lovely piece of writing, Reminded me of a radio 4 version of "Sometimes children....." Thank you for your performance Mr Wagland if you ever want to do another short Wells. "The Chronic Argonauts" which came a while before "the time machine" might suit well.
What a fantastic listen. I usually fall asleep while listening to audio then having to try to find where I left off the following night but this one kept me awake as It was just long enough to get me off to sleep as I notice a few other of your H.G.Wells are. Thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment. I've subbed.
To be honest, I was rather nervous about the ending. I've read Brian Frond and Alan Lee's book on Faeries, and was worried that the real child had been spirited away and replaced with a doppleganger, in accordance to local folklore.
Karen Carpenter thank you so much Karen Carpenter - the name of one of my all time favorite singers , and now, a very kind hearted, open minded, splendid person. The world is lucky to have you
Being w/a child who is full of wonder in their mind & eyes full of curiosity.... will open everything anew for us adults.....if only we take the time to enjoy it ourselves!
Absolutely loved this story, and your narration was superb! I have M.E and am bedbound a lot of the time, don't even have the strength to read, so these are a real blessing. I have subscribed!
This is such an interesting story really unnerving but also sadly the dad is relatable not understanding danger before it's too late because you're so distracted by the shiny things around you and making someone you love happy. I'm not a parent or a wife but I think everyone has a few moments in their life like that.
I'm loosing my eyesight and I appreciate these audiobooks. Thank you.
Glad to know they’re helpful. Best wishes to you
Excellent! Narration is a huge factor for me, maybe even just as important as the story itself. I can't enjoy even my very favorite books and stories if they're poorly narrated. This recording excelled on both counts. An intriguing classic story, and the narration is perfection! I'll be back for more!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great narration. Enjoyed the story. These audio books are a comfort for me because, my arthritic hands make it difficult to hold books, and turn pages. I'm sure I'm not alone. Thankyou
Glad you liked it Rosanna. Cheers.
You are not alone. I HAVE BAD EYESIGHT SO THESE AUDIOBOOKS ARE GREAT XX
Beautiful comment🌸
Lucky you can type.
you should try a kindle!:D
What a fun, well-written story! I guess there is a reason HG Wells is still so popular. Thank you for this magical narration!
My grandfather is a magician, so the second I saw this title, I had to give it a listen.
Was not disappointed, and excellent quality if the reading too!
Beautifully read! I thoroughly enjoyed the narrator's pace, timbre, and intonation.
amsterdamsel he’s a master
@@tubescott71 I am not lying on the bu
That's Greg Wagland, who also reads the Holmes stories.
Yeah me too, I (finally) found a good narrator. Time to relax.... I used to listen to a lot of American mysterious and 'true' stories, but I'm sick of the narrators and the stories. This is so much better!
Great voice, reminded me of "The Equalizer" EdwRd Woodward.
This is the creepiest story I've heard Greg read, masterful and chilling
Amazingly read, I love how you slowly create the atmosphere of unease and sinisterness.
Another masterpiece of voice acting by Greg Wagland. Thank you Greg. Keep going!!!
He does have a marvellous voice. Lovely gift.
Having a story told to me brings such happy memories of my father who was a wonderful story teller. So as we travelled I would ask about next episode and would recount ihe last onet to him. Then I would ask him " What then Pa " and he would tell us the next part. So thank you for a delightful return to precious time. 💗
Marvellous
It's truly amazing to think that this story was published almost 130yrs ago. It's aged perfectly. As if it was written not too long ago.
Probably written, first published and read next week! That sort of story. Really well read! Thank you for making the effort!
I fell in love with H. G. Wells' short stories when I was in my early teens and I thought and still think he was brilliant and so far ahead of his time. Think of his books too - The War of the World's, The Time Machine and The First Men in the Moon.
I absolutely loved this. I had not come across this hypnotic tale til now. First class reading of a top hole story!
You’re voice is as hypnotic and captivating as the story. So pleased I happened upon this. You now have a fan in Virginia Beach!
I found this video only a couple of hours ago and I have already listened to the story three times! I never realised how much I am missing out on due to my obnoxiously unyielding realistic view of the world - now I feel completely enthralled by magic. All thanks to one little story read by a voice actor just as talented as the writer. Seriously, this is insanely captivating. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I will definitely be going through all the other stories on your channel!
Thanks for your comment Alex. Appreciated. Belatedly appreciated!
His reading of Sherlock Holmes is far better than all the apparent famous people that have read it!
( & now charge for hearing their inferior narration!)✊
You can be unyieldingly realistic and have an imagination/enjoy works of fiction. It's not like you have to be a hopeless dreamer/romantic escapist to appreciate the magic of stories :)
This was nice. I've always heard of H. G. Wells but I never read any of their books before.
Thanks for doing the narration for this book.
Thanks for listening, kairon156
any of his books you mean !
A wonderful story, and splendidly read! I have enjoyed a lot of H.G. Wells, and I think your voice skills added a great deal to my enjoyment of this particular story.
Thank you!
Another new book to me, really enjoyed the story, beautifully narrated as always, Thank You
Greg wagland is a Master at reading these for audio!!!! Love it
This was just marvelous. I had never read this story and it is truly unique. Beautifully read and totally fascinating. Please keep making these marvelous audios. Cheers Pat
Thank you! Will do, Pat!
Wow, done with astonishing perfection. Thank you very much.
Wonderfully read. Thank you. As a child of the 40 and 50-s radio my audio star was David Davies. We have in Britain giants of acting of all forms. Such sweet richness here. How fortunate we all are here!
The Welsh actor?
I want this to be so much longer than it is! So much potential to become a fantastic novel.
Why not write it?
Thankyou X I needed that.. Just at 3:00am with no sleep, I didn't mind once I started listening X
Stay safe all
Xx
i have been listening to your Sherlock audios books for a long time usually when i am very tired. it is cozy and can close my eyes and enjoy. it takes a long time though because i fall asleep shortly and finding where i left off later on. it is a unique way to consume content but i enjoy it. i decided to try a new author you cover and knew h.g. wells was known as a great author so i gave it a shot. this is the first time i left a comment because even though i was exhausted, i didn't sleep. the story was fascinating and was only enhanced by your talent so much so that i felt it was necessary. so thank you and thank you again for introducing me to another great author. i might of not gotten around to enjoying it if it wasn't for this.
Cheers DannyTilted - much appreciated!
I admire H G Wells' breadth (in his work!). The very unusually named novel of his Tono Bungay is brilliant, IMO, and worth a read or listen.
Now get some sleep.
That's what I do every night!! It's hard to find the last part I remember tho haha
Thx
I oftwn listen to the good Mr. Holmes i the same way.
A wonderful story, and splendidly read! I have enjoyed a lot of H.G. Wells, and I think your voice skills added a great deal to my enjoyment of this particular story.
Thank you! for uploading this book
Glad you enjoyed it! FAB Club!
Excellent story, and very well read.
Many thanks.
Wonderfully narrated. Thank you
...."it's amazing what people bring in with them".👹
I enjoyed this so much.
Wells slyly pulls the reader in to share this discomforting, cleverly crafted tale with his occasional appeals: "well, you know, what would you do?"
How simply he writes it, almost like a children's story, yet it's impossible to ignore the uneasiness building behind it.
The ending is perfect - perfectly wrapped up, yet not.
Fabulous narration!
Thank you so much... As another comment said 'beautifully read'. Shall look out for more books narrated by Greg Wagland.
Thanks CGL
Enjoyed this story very much; have never heard of it before. Well read. Shopkeeper "had a chin Like the toe cap of a boot " lol 😂
Great H.G. Wells story- I was unaware of this work. Thanks for posting it.
Glad you enjoyed it HSA
Perfect narration,loved this story as a child,it worried me when my children were young, but now I love it again✊♥️
Have listened to this at least a dozen times, my daughter loves it too👍
Lovely story, read with skill and artistry of express. Thank you.
Thanks Warrendoe
Thank you very much, most beautifully read, sir. You have perfect timing, the perfect voice. I couldn't do it for the life of me, accordingly, I appreciate your skill.
Very well narrated and a wonderful story. Many thanks!
Thanks for listening, Mrs C
Beautifully read. A rich experience offered in trade for a half hour of my life. Worth the price.
That began as just "more happened in that half hour than in most half hours of media we get". Then it got flowery.
Hiding this below the fold:
A store that sells magic for children.
Not the target market. The price.
Cheer Bruce.
What got flowery? Floury?
📖📖 Wonderful story with some ambiance, especially toward the end. The narration was enjoyable, too. 📖📖
'Ambiance towards the end', is my middle name, Justin. Cheers.
Beautifully read. Thank you. I enjoyed it immensely.
Excellent Thank you 😊
i had to read an audio book for english and i didn’t want to read a longggg book so this saved me. thank you❤️
You're so welcome!
Thank you for this. I have to write a report on this short story and decided to listen to it
Beautiful stories, beautifully read. Thank you.x
Excellent voice, I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you !
This was marvelous!! I love magic! Mr. Wagland and Magpie Audio I am indebted to you for your skill and expertise. Thank you💕💕
I'm going to have nightmares. Narration was excellent.
Thoroughly enjoyable !! Excellent reading
I think these channels featuring audiobooks are haven for blind persons. 💕
I am from Egypt
It's a wonderful story 🫶🏻.
Ah, thanks choco1m. It is, isn't it? Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.
Beautiful wonderful narration! Nice voice great tale
So well done! Thank you!
Loved it.
Love... Thank you!
I read this when I was a little boy in school. Brought back memories and the same feeling of pleasure.
Glad you enjoyed it, KGD.
Absolutely enjoyed your narration, perfect for the story.
I love this!👏 It's so exciting!😃
You got them to add CC, how wonderful for the hard of hearing such as I.
?? No 'CC' on mine.... 😕
Works on my kindle. Had to look for it in options.
@@romb4649 click on the 3 vertical dots in the upper right corner of the video screen.
Greg my favourite dude what a lovely surprise. Fabulous..😍
Cheers TW
Lol I’ve been falling asleep to this for nights. Now I’m glad I didn’t make it too far until I was awake
Great story, it gripped my attention from the start and so well told.
Thanks Francis
Thanks for these audio books! I have to walk 2 hrs per day for physio and since November so I've been listening to my mp3 music player over n over but it doesn't do it for me anymore, I got so bored listening to music. Then I found your channel and added some of your audio books to my mp3 and I can listen to them as I walk and it's soo much more interesting! Thanks so much :)) I love your voice btw, it's perfect!! ^^
Ta, Angel.
I too rather listen to stories such as these while I cycle. Time passes much faster and is more enjoyable.
His voice is just so perfect,even enjoy favourite stories much more when read by this amazing narrator.
Left in no doubt that he’s relating what actually happened to him exactly how it took place.✊♥️
Thank you for uploading ...very very enjoyable and a beautifully read story.
Thanks Silvana. Nice of you to say so!
These audo books have beenna godsend for work. Makes the day fly by
Good to hear that, trikami!
Thanks for such a wonderful story 😊
Pleasure, Tami!
How wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed this new to me story. I thought I had read all the H.G. Wells stories available, but , obviously I missed this excellent story. I wish current authors were able to write such fine stories. What do you know, an excellent work without any interruptions of the plot for soft core porn.
Wonderful story, wonderfully read.
Fantastic story! Thank you. My first non Arthur Doyle story here
I really enjoyed this. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow so beautifully read. So expressive and clear, feeding the imagination of the listener but not dominating and what a lovely piece of writing,
Reminded me of a radio 4 version of "Sometimes children....."
Thank you for your performance Mr Wagland
if you ever want to do another short Wells. "The Chronic Argonauts" which came a while before "the time machine"
might suit well.
Joh, I was so worried that something bad had happened to the little kid, but it all turned out alright in the end
What a fantastic listen. I usually fall asleep while listening to audio then having to
try to find where I left off the following night but this one kept me awake as It was just long enough to get me off to sleep as I notice a few other of your H.G.Wells are. Thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment. I've subbed.
Exquisit! Thank you.
Great narration, excellent production - a great story by one of the Greats, thanks :)
Read this as an 11 yr old kid, feeling nostalgic after hearing as a 31 yr old woman
A true classic. How could anyone TD this?
To be honest, I was rather nervous about the ending. I've read Brian Frond and Alan Lee's book on Faeries, and was worried that the real child had been spirited away and replaced with a doppleganger, in accordance to local folklore.
There is a TV version, probably from the 60's, and as I recall the kid just vanished entirely.
Perfect narration and sweet story.
Thank you, Greg!
Thank you for listening!
The voice acting was so good that I felt I was inside the creepy magic store and had to turn on my room's light. lol
Sorry about that ;-)
Please forward the bill for any extra electricity you consumed due to my acting.
:-)
@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio 🤣🤣🌻🌻
I was sucked into the world also
Outstanding, Sir, thank you
Thanks for saying so! Cheers
The narrator makes or breaks it for me. I'm sure I have missed many a good book because of it. This reading however,for me ,was exceptional.
Thank you!
Genius writer. Expert narrator. Great video.
Thanks glormp
Interesting account name!
I also loved to hear him reading!
great work, love listening to it while I write myself.
perfect example of how children have such curious minds full of wonder … and adults only care about bills. lol
You say that like adults are villains. It's because life and society demand so much of you that there's not much left.
Karen Carpenter thank you so much Karen Carpenter - the name of one of my all time favorite singers , and now, a very kind hearted, open minded, splendid person. The world is lucky to have you
Being w/a child who is full of wonder in their mind & eyes full of curiosity.... will open everything anew for us adults.....if only we take the time to enjoy it ourselves!
Case of having to pay bills sadly x
The adults are trapped in this way intentionally because the bad forces too know magic
Binding magic is what is used to trap the souls of adults.
A thoroughly enchanting story. Reminds me of Neil Gaiman reading his short stories. :-)
Fascinating short story. Did not disappoint.
If you like audiobooks then you can visit my channel for more english audiobooks:
m.th-cam.com/channels/OJ8ALTUp9lkKdhzcw2cNig.htmlvideos
Fantastic channel and Fantastically narrated
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks Greg🌷🕊
Absolutely loved this story, and your narration was superb!
I have M.E and am bedbound a lot of the time, don't even have the strength to read, so these are a real blessing.
I have subscribed!
Cheers Roxanne. TH-cam is a box of delights in many ways.
All the best!
wow - done in 2017 - a really real new one. and a new story for me - loved it - thanks! :}
Yes, couple of weeks ago. Might do some more when time allows!
Thank you from Malaysia. That was delightful & magical 😀
Thank you Jasmin. Malaysia, now that sounds delightful and magical. Warmer too! Cheers.
This is such an interesting story really unnerving but also sadly the dad is relatable not understanding danger before it's too late because you're so distracted by the shiny things around you and making someone you love happy. I'm not a parent or a wife but I think everyone has a few moments in their life like that.
I am constantly distracted by shiny things! Cheers B!
Read this one awhile back. Fun story and great job with the narration here. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it Joe!
Great story beautifully read.
great story and great reading
Enjoyed this story very much. A good bed time story
Thanks for listening!
Great story and narrator.
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Thank you! So enjoyed this. Best regards from Israel....
Thank you Elinore. Glad you enjoyed it!
A great reader! 🌹🌹
Ta!
So we'll narrated! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!