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Author: Alex Shearer
Format: Online
Author Alex Shearer
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 3h
No more chocolate! The government has closed down all the burger bars and chip shops in the country and is striving to build a happier and healthier population. But have they gone too far? Huntly and his friend Smudge think so, and together with local shopkeeper Mrs Bubby, the boys devise a cunning plan to restore freedom, justice and chocolate for...
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Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School
Author: Frank Richards
Format: Online
Author Frank Richards
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 3h
William George Bunter - Billy to his friends (and enemies) - is up to his usual pranks, falling asleep in class, stealing jam and cake from other boys' lockers, chalking rude things on the blackboard and failing to turn up for cricket. When finally threatened with expulsion, will he be redeemed by his final adventure?
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Author: Hilaire Belloc
Format: Online
Author Hilaire Belloc
Narrator Martin Jarvis, Rosalind Ayres
Duration 1h 10m
A much-loved classic for children and adults alike, this collection of poems is a truly unforgettable book of moral instruction. Take heed from the lessons learnt by Matilda, who told lies and was burned to death, Jim, who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion, and Rebecca, who slammed doors for fun and perished miserably...
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Author: Alan Garner
Format: Online
Author Alan Garner
Narrator Philip Madoc
SeriesAlderley, Book 1
Duration 6h 19m
Exploring Alderley Edge in Cheshire, Colin and Susan are rescued from sinister creatures by a wizard, Cadellin Silverbrow, who takes them to Funindelve, where over 140 knights lie in enchanted sleep. Fundindelve was guarded by strong magic, magic that was sealed within Firefrost, the Weirdstone of Brisingamen - which Cadellin has lost. Colin and Su...
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Tales From A Not-so-popular Party Girl
Author: Rachel Renée Russell
Format: Online
Author Rachel Renée Russell
Narrator Lana Quintal
SeriesDork Diaries, Book 2
Duration 2h 56m
Dork Diaries follows eighth grader Nikki Maxwell as she chronicles through text and sketches her move to a snooty new school; her epic battle with her mom for an iPhone; her enthusiasm for drawing and art; and a love/hate fascination with the new school's queen bee, a girl named Mackenzie, who becomes Nikki's rival in a schoolwide art competition....
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator David Tennant
Duration 14m
Celebrated actor David Tennant reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, a one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina.
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The Brave Tin Soldier and Other Fairy Tales
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Various
Duration 59m
Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain's most well-known actors. 'The Brave Tin Soldier' read by David Tennant: A one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina. 'Thumbelina' read by Anne-Marie Duff: A tiny but beautiful girl grows from a b...
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Derek Jacobi
Duration 15m
Award-winning actor Sir Derek Jacobi reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, an emperor is promised a special suit of clothes by a pair of tailors.
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The Emperor's New Clothes and Other Fairy Tales
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Various
Duration 59m
Four classic fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen, read by Sir Derek Jacobi, Anne-Marie Duff, David Tennant and Penelope Wilton. 'The Emperor's New Clothes' read by Sir Derek Jacobi: An emperor is promised a special suit of clothes by a pair of tailors. 'The Little Mermaid' read by Anne-Marie Duff: A beautiful mermaid falls in love with a pri...
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator David Tennant
Duration 14m
Celebrated actor David Tennant reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, a little fir tree is desperate to grow up and be like the other trees in the forest.
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Author: Peg Kehret
Format: Online
Author Peg Kehret
Narrator Charles Carroll
Duration 4h 17m
When Josh is forced to spend a summer with his eccentric aunt, he thinks it will be the most boring summer ever. Instead, he finds himself talking to a ghost from one hundred years ago! In order for the ghost to finally be at peace, it needs some help, and Josh reluctantly agrees to assist. But Josh needs to dig in the old cemetery, and when he doe...
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Anne-Marie Duff
Duration 15m
Acclaimed actress Anne-Marie Duff reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, a beautiful mermaid falls in love with a prince.
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Derek Jacobi
Duration 15m
Award-winning actor Sir Derek Jacobi reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children In this much-loved story, an emperor prefers a sparkling mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale.
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Anne-Marie Duff
Duration 15m
Acclaimed actress Anne-Marie Duff reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, a tiny but beautiful girl grows from a barleycorn which has been enchanted by a witch.
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Penelope Wilton
Duration 15m
Well-known actress Penelope Wilton reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, a little bird is called ugly by others until he matures into a beautiful swan.
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Author: Michael Morpurgo
Format: Online
Author Michael Morpurgo
Narrator John Keating
SeriesWar Horse, Book 1
Duration 4h 3m
In 1914, a beautiful foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western front. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Format: Online
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Penelope Wilton
Duration 15m
Well-known actress Penelope Wilton reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, a princess must rescue her brothers from the spell cast by a wicked queen.
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The Fright: Woodside School Series, Book 1
Author: Jean Ure
Format: Online
Author Jean Ure
Narrator Jean Ure
SeriesWoodside School, Book 1
Duration 34m
Childhood adventures that are fun for all the family. Poor Catherine Onslow! Everybody was either part of a group or had a best friend except Catherine. The first in a series of 4 unabridged audiobooks for girls aged 6 - 9 set at Woodside School.
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Just William: Commonsense About Holidays
Author: Richmal Crompton
Format: Online
Author Richmal Crompton
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 9m
Holidays need to be reformed. Children work really hard at school but don't get enough time off from school to rest their brains. The sometimes- irascible William Brown holds great stock in these statements. He believes that he sorely needs to rest his brain and that altering the school holidays time to term time, and term time to holiday time is a...
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Just William: The Hidden Treasure
Author: Richmal Crompton
Format: Online
Author Richmal Crompton
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 14m
Jimmy's brother Roger and Roger's two friends Charles and Bill are an inseparable trio who call themselves 'The Three Musketeers'. One morning, they set out in search of an adventure, hoping to find some valuable hidden treasure. There's only one small set-back: they don't know where to look for it, although their preparation is second-to-none. Cha...
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Just William: Home For the Holidays
Author: Richmal Crompton
Format: Online
Author Richmal Crompton
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 15m
Home for the Holidays' is a wonderful story of everyone's favourite loveable scamp William Brown. Taken from its namesake collection from CSA Word, this unabridged story is a chucklesome treat that sees William getting up to his trademark mischief and driving the adults around him to distraction and despair - even if he does have dubiously good int...
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