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National Literacy
Trust picks
Trust picks
10 family listens to celebrate South Asian
Heritage Month
Explore the National Literacy Trust’s top 10 picks for South Asian Heritage Month, including Varsha Shah’s Ajay and the Mumbai Sun, an award-winning adventure story full of heart, and the hilarious Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties.
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Ajay and the Mumbai Sun
- By: Varsha Shah
- Narrated by: Susheel Kumar
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
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Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist. Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The Mumbai Sun....
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touching
- By Claire on 02-08-22
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Ajay and the Mumbai Sun
- Narrated by: Susheel Kumar
- Series: Ajay and the Mumbai Sun, Book 1
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 07-04-22
- Language: English
- Ajay and the Mumbai Sun by Varsha Shah
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'We couldn’t stop listening to this exciting narration where Mumbai is brought to life. Join orphan Ajay who lives in a train station and dreams of being a journalist, as he fights the corrupt grown-ups threatening his very life.'
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Stolen History
- The Truth About the British Empire and How It Shaped Us
- By: Sathnam Sanghera
- Narrated by: Homer Todiwala
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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You've probably heard the word 'empire' before. Perhaps because of the Roman empire. Or maybe even the Star Wars films....
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Another insightful book
- By RJ on 08-06-23
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Stolen History
- The Truth About the British Empire and How It Shaped Us
- Narrated by: Homer Todiwala
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 08-06-23
- Language: English
- Stolen History by Sathnam Sanghera
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'The ideal introduction for older children to the history of the British Empire and how it continues to influence life as we know it. This thoughtful and entertaining narration is a fantastic way to explore a complex subject together.'
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Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties
- By: Humza Arshad, Henry White
- Narrated by: Humza Arshad
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
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Humza Khan is the greatest 11-year-old rapper Eggington has ever known: he is Little Badman, and he is destined to be rich and famous....
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Great book
- By Vanessa on 05-09-20
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Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties
- Narrated by: Humza Arshad
- Series: Little Badman, Book 1
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 21-03-19
- Language: English
- Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties by Humza Arshad & Henry White
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'We laughed out loud at this story of this eleven-year-old rapper and his adventures to protect his music. Humza goes on an epic quest to stop a horde of evil aunties who threaten to take over the world.'
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Anisha, Accidental Detective
- By: Serena Patel
- Narrated by: Manjeet Mann
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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Anisha is all set to be a (reluctant) bridesmaid at Aunty Bindi's wedding until a secret ransom note arrives. Bindi's groom has been kidnapped and will only be released if the wedding is called off! It's up to Anisha Mistry to find her uncle....
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Amazing😀!!!!!!😆
- By Emma Poole on 16-04-22
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Anisha, Accidental Detective
- Narrated by: Manjeet Mann
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 04-06-21
- Language: English
- Anisha Accidental Detective by Serena Patel
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'It's the night before The Wedding Of The Year - but Uncle Tony is missing! Can Anisha save the day? The voice of Birmingham 10-year-old Anisha is brought to life through expressive and appealing narration in this lively and humourous audiobook.'
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Where the River Runs Gold
- By: Sita Brahmachari
- Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
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Shifa and her brother, Themba, live in Kairos City with their father, Nabil. The few live in luxury, whilst the millions like them crowd together in compounds, surviving on meagre rations and governed by Freedom Fields - the organisation that looks after you, as long as you opt in....
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good intentions, poor execution
- By Dom on 27-02-22
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Where the River Runs Gold
- Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 11-07-19
- Language: English
- Where the River Runs Gold by Sita Brahmachari
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'In a dystopian world where the bees have disappeared, children must pollinate crops by hand under the watchful eyes of the sinister Freedom Fields corporation. A thrilling listen with a climate change theme, but an ultimately positive and empowering message.'
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Small’s Big Dream
- By: Manjeet Mann
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 6 mins
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In Small’s world, everything is small - her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything - and everything - can happen....
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Small’s Big Dream
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 6 mins
- Release date: 31-03-22
- Language: English
- Small's Big Dream by Manjeet Mann
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'Small is tired of hearing that small people can't have big dreams. But at night, Small's dreams become so big they are difficult to squash down! A lovely family listen that can prompt discussions about your little one's big dreams, and what it would be like if they came true.'
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Fearless Fairy Tales
- By: Konnie Huq, James Kay, Rikin Parekh
- Narrated by: Konnie Huq
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Fearless Fairy Tales is a hilarious and anarchic collection of classic bedtime stories for young listeners, all utterly updated for a new generation....
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Modern and fresh retellings, for older listeners
- By K. J. Kelly on 25-12-20
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Fearless Fairy Tales
- Narrated by: Konnie Huq
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 15-10-20
- Language: English
- Fearless Fairytales by Konnie Huq
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'Hilarious twists on classic fairytales, this is fun listening for all the family, with lively and energetic narration from author and previous Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq.'
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The Adventures of Billy and Other Stories
- By: Nadia Shireen
- Narrated by: Ayesha Antoine
- Length: 36 mins
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Join Billy on her missions to defeat the Terrible Beast, to save Fatcat from a fire-breathing dragon and to escape Captain Howl and his gang of pirates....
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The Adventures of Billy and Other Stories
- Narrated by: Ayesha Antoine
- Length: 36 mins
- Release date: 06-10-22
- Language: English
- The Adventures of Billy and Other Stories by Nadia Shireen
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'Nadia Shireen is one of our favourite picture book authors, and this bundle includes three of her hilarious stories following the adventures of Billy, plus the Bumblebear and The Cow Who Fell to Earth. Playful sound effects and characterful narration make this a fun listen.'
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The Jungle Radio
- Bird Songs of India
- By: Devangana Dash
- Narrated by: Rohini Vij
- Length: 17 mins
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When curious little Gul hears some strange sounds coming from her radio, she follows the musical clues into...an Indian jungle....
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The Jungle Radio
- Bird Songs of India
- Narrated by: Rohini Vij
- Length: 17 mins
- Release date: 19-11-19
- Language: English
- The Jungle Radio by Devangana Dash
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'Take a journey across India through the songs of the birds, listening along with little Gul and her radio. You can sing along too, or screech, or tap. Narrator Rohini Vij is brilliant in making the different sounds against a jungle backdrop.'
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The Kingdom Over the Sea
- By: Zohra Nabi
- Narrated by: Aysha Kala
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
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My own Yara, if you are reading this, then something terrible has happened, and you are on your own. To return to the city of Zehaira, you must read out the words on the back of this letter....
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Worth a read!
- By Sidra on 27-04-24
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The Kingdom Over the Sea
- Narrated by: Aysha Kala
- Series: The Kingdom Over the Sea, Book 1
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 25-05-23
- Language: English
- The Kingdom Over the Sea by Zohra Nabi
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'This magical tale transported us to a realm of genies, sorcerers and alchemists. Find out what Yara’s big secret is as you fall into another world in this perfectly narrated adventure of friendship, fantasy and the fight for what’s right.'
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