October, October
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Narrated by:
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Aysha Kala
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By:
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Katya Balen
About this listen
Bloomsbury presents October, October by Katya Balen, read by Aysha Kala.
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WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022
WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE SHADOWERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2022
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'A very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status' – The Times Children's Book of the Week
'A modern classic ... relevant, comforting and life-affirming' – Scotsman
'The perfect Autumn read' – Primary Teacher Bookshelf
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A classic in the making for anyone who ever longed to be WILD.
October and her dad live in the woods. They know the trees and the rocks and the lake and stars like best friends. They live in the woods and they are wild. And that's the way it is.
Until the year October turns eleven. That's the year October rescues a baby owl. It's the year Dad falls out of the biggest tree in their woods. The year the woman who calls herself October's mother comes back. The year everything changes.
Written in Katya Balen's heart-stoppingly beautiful style, this book is a feast for the senses. And, as October fights to find the space to be wild in the whirling chaos of the world beyond the woods, it is also a feast for the soul.
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- Crazyferretlady
- 03-01-23
Beautiful
A beautiful story, I loved every minute of it. The narrator's voice was calming and I was hooked from start to finish.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-11-20
Full of magic
A really beautiful story dripping with magic, wonder and realness. A perfect story for all ages.
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- Andrea s.
- 26-12-21
Beautiful book
Easy to listen to. Beautiful October October. For anyone any age can listen. Lovely.
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- Mrs McB
- 29-10-23
Simply Wonderful
The descriptions in this book are so beautiful! I think the narrator paired very well with this story. I thoroughly enjoyed this whilst having autumn walks and so have my children. beautiful story.
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- Lorraine Levine
- 21-06-23
Absolutely beautiful.
Really enjoyed and found it heartwarmingly lyrical. A must read and should not only be placed on the shelves for teens, but also for adults.
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- AC RC qiekjdjus
- 17-08-23
Fantastic story
What an excellent book. Wonderfully written and equally enjoyable for both children and adults.
Only slight criticism is how the narrator pronounces the word ‘says’.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-04-22
Beautiful
A beautiful descriptive story through the eyes of a child. I highly recommend you listen.
This book made me cry alot (which isnt hard). It was full of raw emotion and really struck a chord in me.
Katya does a wonderful job at describing every detail of the world, stories, emotions. Everything.
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- Katherine A McLaughlan
- 08-06-23
Hello
I thought that the book had an amazing story and I loved the description I also loved the plot 😁
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- pinkhev
- 27-11-22
Beautiful story, beautifully written.
Gorgeous book - perfect for readers 8+
A lovely story about nature, family and figuring things out.
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- elbarad
- 11-01-23
Magical
This book beautifully written, capturing the magic, the wonder and the trembling fear that exists in the world of an exceptional child.
It is about self, about relationships, and tells a journey of discovery and of terrifying change.
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