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Astérix aux Jeux Olympiques / Le Combat des chefs
- Astérix 4
- By: Albert Uderzo, René Goscinny
- Narrated by: Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Donda, Guillaume Briat, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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Les choses deviennent sérieuses pour Astérix et ses amis : s’entraîner et sauver le village, remporter la victoire et sauver l’honneur des siens ! Deux nouvelles aventures immanquables !
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That it is faithful to the original comic.
- By Amazon Customer on 27-01-24
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Astérix aux Jeux Olympiques / Le Combat des chefs
- Astérix 4
- Narrated by: Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Donda, Guillaume Briat, Bernard Alane, Emmanuel Curtil, Julien Chatelet, Stéphane Ronchewski, Caroline Klaus
- Series: Asterix, Book 4
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
- Release date: 17-01-24
- Language: French
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A Traveller in Time
- By: Alison Uttley
- Narrated by: Imogen Stubbs
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
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When Penelope goes to stay with her aunt and uncle in an ancient Derbyshire farmhouse, she is immediately drawn to the wonderful atmosphere and longs to discover all its secrets. Soon she finds herself slipping back in time to the sixteenth century....
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Wonderful
- By Amazon Customer on 03-05-20
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A Traveller in Time
- Narrated by: Imogen Stubbs
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 26-02-15
- Language: English
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The Body in the Blitz
- The Ministry of Unladylike Activity, Book 2
- By: Robin Stevens
- Narrated by: Samantha Shortall, Thaddea Graham
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
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April 1941. Britain is at war, and a secret agency called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up children as spies - because grown-ups always underestimate them. Enter May, Eric and Nuala: courageous, smart, and the Ministry's newest recruits. They have travelled to London for spy training, and are staying on a quiet street close to the Ministry, home to an unlikely collection of people thrown together by the war.
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Great audiobook
- By Anonymous User on 24-10-23
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The Body in the Blitz
- The Ministry of Unladylike Activity, Book 2
- Narrated by: Samantha Shortall, Thaddea Graham
- Series: The Ministry of Unladylike Activity, Book 2
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 12-10-23
- Language: English
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A Mummy Ate My Homework!
- A Time Travel Adventure, Book 1
- By: Thiago de Moraes
- Narrated by: Laurence Boxhall
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
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Being whisked back to 1300 BC certainly wasn't on Henry's to-do list. Can he make his way through a new school, odd sports, unexpected friends and deadly pets, Egyptian style? And will he ever find his way back to the present day?
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The thing that stood out the most was the fact that he TIME TRAVVELED!!!
- By Kirstin on 09-04-24
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A Mummy Ate My Homework!
- A Time Travel Adventure, Book 1
- Narrated by: Laurence Boxhall
- Series: A Time Travel Adventure, Book 1
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 08-12-21
- Language: English
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Mulan Live Action Novelization
- By: Elizabeth Rudnick
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
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Curious and drawn to adventure, Mulan struggles to meet her village’s traditional standards. After a disastrous visit with the Matchmaker, Mulan worries she will never be able to bring her family the honor they deserve. But when the emperor decrees that one man from every family must join the army to face a dangerous threat to China, Mulan decides to disguise herself as a man and take her father’s place. Now, Mulan must hide her secret as she trains alongside her fellow soldiers. With the enemy drawing nearer, will Mulan become the hero China needs?
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Mulan Live Action Novelization
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 27-02-21
- Language: English
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The Garden of Lost Secrets
- By: A.M. Howell
- Narrated by: Lucy Scott
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
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A brilliant debut brimming with secrets, mystery and friendship, set against a backdrop of the First World War in the walled gardens of Ickworth estate. October 1916. Clara is sent to stay with her formidable aunt and uncle in the grounds of a country estate. Clara soon discovers that her new surroundings hold secrets: a locked room and a hidden key, and a mysterious boy who appears in the gardens only at night.... But can Clara face up to her own secrets and a war she's desperate to forget?
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I Absolutely Loved This Book
- By Strawberry on 04-04-24
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The Garden of Lost Secrets
- Narrated by: Lucy Scott
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 13-06-19
- Language: English
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While I Live
- The Ellie Chronicles
- By: John Marsden
- Narrated by: Suzi Dougherty
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
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The town of Wirrawee is emerging from war, slowly, like a flower after a cold snap. Businesses are starting to reopen, the school has re-commenced classes, and local farmers are gradually repossessing their land. But it's not the same Australia as before the war. A new nation exists just a few miles away, a new border that separates Australia from its invaders. Or does it?
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If you loved the tomorrow series you'll love this!
- By Doobsters on 13-04-13
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While I Live
- The Ellie Chronicles
- Narrated by: Suzi Dougherty
- Series: Ellie Chronicles, Book 1
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 10-02-05
- Language: English
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Number the Stars
- By: Lois Lowry
- Narrated by: Blair Brown
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
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Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It's now 1943, and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are "relocated," Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen's life.
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Inspiring and very moving
- By Robin E Guthrie on 11-02-24
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Number the Stars
- Narrated by: Blair Brown
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 16-04-04
- Language: English
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Lockett & Wilde's Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries
- The Ghosts of the Manor
- By: Pam Smy, Lucy Strange
- Narrated by: Lucy Strange
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
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Matilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna on stage with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus–but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with a most dreadful haunting, she discovers she really can see ghosts! There she meets ghost boy, Edgar Wilde, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, and together they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the Manor.
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Lockett & Wilde's Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries
- The Ghosts of the Manor
- Narrated by: Lucy Strange
- Series: Lockett & Wilde's Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries, Book 1
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 30-10-24
- Language: English
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Where the River Begins
- By: Patricia St. John
- Narrated by: Kim Morton
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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In Where the River Begins, a confused and misguided youngster stays with a Christian family while his mother is institutionalized. They help him discover the source of the nearby river and the source of the Christian life.
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P St John is always good value
- By Mr Mistoffelees on 25-03-24
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Where the River Begins
- Narrated by: Kim Morton
- Series: Patricia St John Series
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 18-11-21
- Language: English
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Race to the Frozen North
- The Matthew Henson Story
- By: Catherine Johnson
- Narrated by: Ako Mitchell
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
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Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, and offered him a chance at true adventure. Henson would become navigator, craftsman, translator, and right-hand man on a treacherous journey to the North Pole. Defying the odds and the many prejudices that faced him to become a true pioneer. This is his incredible and often untold story.
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Race to the Frozen North
- The Matthew Henson Story
- Narrated by: Ako Mitchell
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Release date: 17-10-24
- Language: English
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I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
- I Survived, Book 7
- By: Lauren Tarshis
- Narrated by: Mia Barron
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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In 1863 the Civil War is raging throughout the country. Eleven-year-old Henry has been on the sidelines so far - but the events of a hot July week in Pennsylvania are about to change his life forever. Does he have what it takes to survive the Battle of Gettysburg?
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I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
- I Survived, Book 7
- Narrated by: Mia Barron
- Series: I Survived, Book 7
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Release date: 19-07-16
- Language: English
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War Horse
- By: Michael Morpurgo
- Narrated by: Luke Treadaway
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
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Michael Morpurgo’s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit. First published back in 1982, ‘War Horse’ has taken the world by storm. The book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway. This full and unabridged edition is beautifully performed here by the National Theatre’s first Albert, OIivier-award-winner Luke Treadaway. At the outbreak of World War 1, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France.
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Fantastic!
- By Hillow on 22-09-15
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War Horse
- Narrated by: Luke Treadaway
- Series: War Horse, Book 1
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 18-12-14
- Language: English
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The Blackthorn Key
- By: Kevin Sands
- Narrated by: Ray Panthaki
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
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London, 1665. Fourteen-year-old Christopher Rowe is apprenticed to master apothecary Benedict Blackthorn. In Blackthorn's shop, Christopher learns the delicate secrets of transforming simple ingredients into powerful medicines, potions and weapons. His beloved master guides him with a firm, steady hand - instilling him with confidence and independence that prove increasingly vital as Christopher learns of a mysterious cult preying on the most learned men in London.
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i really liked this book
- By Thisguy1996 on 09-05-20
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The Blackthorn Key
- Narrated by: Ray Panthaki
- Series: Blackthorn Key, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 08-09-15
- Language: English
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The Lost Magician
- By: Piers Torday
- Narrated by: Colleen Prendergast
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
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1945. They have survived the Blitz, but when Simon, Patricia, Evelyn and Larry step through a mysterious library door, it is the beginning of their most dangerous adventure yet. They discover the magical world of Folio, where an enchanted kingdom of fairy knights, bears and tree gods is under threat from a sinister robot army. The many stories of the Library are locked in eternal war, and the children's only hope is to find their creator - a magician who has been lost for centuries. What they find will change not just their own lives, but the fate of the world, for ever....
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The Lost Magician
- Narrated by: Colleen Prendergast
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 05-03-20
- Language: English
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Bundle with the Britons
- By: Gary Northfield
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
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After the huge success of Rumble with the Romans!, celebrated author and illustrator Gary Northfield creates another brilliantly fast-paced, funny and utterly bonkers adventure for Julius Zebra and his hapless pals to go on. Emperor Hadrian has one last favour to ask of the gladiator animals before he will grant them their greatest wish - freedom. They must go to the far-off and strange land of Britain to win over the crowds of his empire. But this will be no happy-go-lucky holiday....
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Bundle with the Britons
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas
- Series: Julius Zebra, Book 2
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 06-06-16
- Language: English
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A Waltz for Matilda
- The Matilda Saga, Book 1
- By: Jackie French
- Narrated by: Edwina Wren
- Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
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In 1894, 12-year-old Matilda flees the city slums to find her unknown father and his farm. But drought grips the land, and the shearers are on strike. Her father has turned swaggie, and he's wanted by the troopers. In front of his terrified daughter, he makes a stand against them, defiant to the last. "You'll never catch me alive," said he....
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Loved it
- By Finfeature on 27-01-24
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A Waltz for Matilda
- The Matilda Saga, Book 1
- Narrated by: Edwina Wren
- Series: The Matilda Saga, Book 1
- Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 01-05-20
- Language: English
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When We Flew Away
- A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary
- By: Alice Hoffman
- Narrated by: Mara Wilson
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
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Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired people for decades. Published posthumously by her bereaved father, Anne's journal, written while she and her family were in hiding during World War II, has become one of the central texts of the Jewish experience during the Holocaust, as well as a work of literary genius. Bestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed figures, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding.
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When We Flew Away
- A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary
- Narrated by: Mara Wilson
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 17-09-24
- Language: English
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The Eagle of the Ninth
- By: Rosemary Sutcliff
- Narrated by: BBC Radio 4
- Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
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A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatization of Rosemary Sutcliff's The Eagle of the Ninth. Around 117 AD, the Roman Ninth Legion was ordered to put down an uprising among the Caledonian tribes. Four thousand men vanished without a trace into the swirling mists of the north of Roman Britain. Many years after their disappearance, a young centurion, Marcus Aquila, sets out to discover the truth about what happened to the legion and to its First Cohort Commander - his father.
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I could not finish it
- By Ffwl on 26-07-15
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The Eagle of the Ninth
- Narrated by: BBC Radio 4
- Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
- Release date: 16-03-11
- Language: English
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The Great Theatre Rescue
- By: Judith Eagle
- Narrated by: Isabel Adomakoh Young
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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Charley has grown up behind the curtain in London's West End; she has even begun taking a turn on stage. But her dreams of being a performer are shattered when she is sent off to boarding school, a place where the girls are forced to do unpaid work in order to fill the pockets of the owners. When she discovers that her theatre home is in peril, Charley decides to escape, and make a dangerous journey along the coast in order to get back to – and save – all that she loves.
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The Great Theatre Rescue
- Narrated by: Isabel Adomakoh Young
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 01-03-25
- Language: English
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