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Code Name Bananas
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: Peter Serafinowicz, Sarah Alexander, Genevieve Gaunt, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany. Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla. With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude. Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot....
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Familiar script now, a little over the top.
- By K. J. Kelly on 30-11-20
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Code Name Bananas
- Narrated by: Peter Serafinowicz, Sarah Alexander, Genevieve Gaunt, Toby Jones, Nina Wadia, Wayne Forester, Adjoa Andoh, Nitin Ganatra, David Walliams
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 05-11-20
- Language: English
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Dodger
- By: Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by: Steven Briggs
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
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Dodger is a tosher – a sewer scavenger living in the squalor of Dickensian London. Everyone who is nobody knows Dodger. Anyone who is anybody doesn’t.But when he rescues a young girl from a beating, suddenly everybody wants to know him.And Dodger’s tale of skulduggery, dark plans and even darker deeds begins.
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What's not to love
- By Jesper on 19-10-12
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Dodger
- Narrated by: Steven Briggs
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 13-09-12
- Language: English
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The Houdini Inheritance
- By: Emma Carroll
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Brennan
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
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When Harry Houdini comes to visit the seaside town of Sidford-on-Sea, Glory and her friend Dennis are first in line to see him. He is there to perform a daring trick – he will jump off the town pier in chains, pitching himself into the water below. But when Glory outsmarts the infamous Houdini, she is suddenly sucked into his world, and finds herself tasked with looking after his precious trunk – the one that contains all his secrets.
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The Houdini Inheritance
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Brennan
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 04-07-24
- Language: English
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Spaceboy
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: Akiya Henry, Reginald D. Hunter, Eric Meyers, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
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America. The 1960s. Stuck on a remote farm with her awful aunt, twelve-year-old orphan Ruth spends every night gazing at the stars, dreaming of adventure. One night she spots a flying saucer blazing across the sky…before crash-landing in a field. When the spaceship opens and reveals a mysterious alien, all Ruth’s dreams come true. But does this visitor from another planet have a giant secret?
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SpaceBoy
- By Anonymous User on 26-11-22
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Spaceboy
- Narrated by: Akiya Henry, Reginald D. Hunter, Eric Meyers, Penelope Rawlins, Liza Ross, David Walliams
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 29-09-22
- Language: English
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Wave Me Goodbye
- By: Jacqueline Wilson
- Narrated by: Amy Enticknap
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
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Award-winning, best-selling and beloved Jacqueline Wilson tells the fascinating, moving story of a girl sent away from home as an evacuee during the Second World War. September, 1939. As the Second World War begins, 10-year-old Shirley is sent away on a train with her schoolmates. She doesn't know where she's going, or what's going to happen to her when she gets there. All she has been told is that she's going on 'a little holiday'.
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AMAZING STORY !!!A+++
- By Mary Hodges on 24-11-17
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Wave Me Goodbye
- Narrated by: Amy Enticknap
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 20-06-17
- Language: English
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Henderson's Boys: Eagle Day
- By: Robert Muchamore
- Narrated by: Simon Scardifield
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
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Late summer, 1940. Hitler has conquered France. Now he intends to cross the Channel and defeat Britain before winter arrives. A group of young refugees led by British spy Charles Henderson faces a stark choice: to head south into the safety of neutral Spain or go north on a risky mission to sabotage the German invasion plans. For official purposes, these children do not exist.
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Bringing Characters to Life
- By Ms. D. L. Larkin on 05-04-24
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Henderson's Boys: Eagle Day
- Narrated by: Simon Scardifield
- Series: Henderson's Boys, Book 2
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 30-07-15
- Language: English
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The 39 Clues Book Three
- The Sword Thief
- By: Peter Lerangis
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
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When the hunt for the 39 clues leads 14-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, to Japan, their only chance to find the third Clue seems to lie with their unreliable uncle, Alistair Oh. Will they be foolish enough to make an alliance? With a Clue on the line, Amy and Dan might not have a choice. But in the Cahill family, trusting your relatives can get you killed.
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Great Book
- By Joanne McKee on 18-01-24
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The 39 Clues Book Three
- The Sword Thief
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Series: The 39 Clues, Book 3
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 03-03-09
- Language: English
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
- By: Scott O'Dell
- Narrated by: Christina Moore
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
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Karana, a Ghalas-at Indian, lives peacefully on the island with her tribe until the arrival of a Russian otter-hunting ship. In spite of the deal the Aleutian hunters make with her father, the Ghalas-at chief, in the end they prove treacherous, killing most of the tribe. Karana's younger brother, Ramo, is all that is left of her family. Fearful of the Aleuts' return, the remaining Indians decide to move to another island, and are offered safe passage by some friendly ships. But as Karana boards the ship to leave the island forever, she is unable to find Ramo.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
- Narrated by: Christina Moore
- Series: Island of the Blue Dolphins, Book 1
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 25-11-22
- Language: English
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Prince of Ponies
- By: Stacy Gregg
- Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
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When 12-year-old Mira stumbles across a white stallion in a forest in Berlin, she doesn’t realise that this horse will take her on an incredible journey. Together, they’re going to ascend the starry heights of Grand Prix show jumping and sweep back in time to Poland in 1939, where another young girl is risking everything to save the horse that she loves....
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fantastic
- By Vanessa Smith on 20-01-21
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Prince of Ponies
- Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 03-10-19
- Language: English
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Black Hearts in Battersea & The Story of Is
- Three BBC Radio Children’s Classic Full-Cast Dramatisations
- By: Joan Aiken
- Narrated by: Emily Watson, Joe Dempsie, Rik Mayall, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
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One of the finest storytellers of her time, Joan Aiken wrote over 100 books for both adults and children. Among her best-known works are the 'Wolves Chronicles', a sequence of novels set in an alternate 19th-century England ruled by Stuart kings. Included here are three tales from that magical, wolf-infested world - The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Black Hearts in Battersea and The Story of Is.
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Black Hearts in Battersea & The Story of Is
- Three BBC Radio Children’s Classic Full-Cast Dramatisations
- Narrated by: Emily Watson, Joe Dempsie, Rik Mayall, Sheila Reid, John Rowe, Alison Pettitt, full cast
- Series: Wolves Chronicles Series, Book 1-2
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 08-06-23
- Language: English
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Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
- By: Natasha Farrant
- Narrated by: Deryn Oliver
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
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In the aftermath of World War One, everyone is trying to rebuild their lives. If Ben is to avoid being sent back to the orphanage, he needs to find his brother Sam, wounded in action and is now missing. Lotti's horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away to boarding-school (when she has just so successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!). And Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiancé.
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Absolutely brilliant
- By Addison cave on 29-08-21
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Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
- Narrated by: Deryn Oliver
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 29-04-21
- Language: English
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Wolf Brother
- Book 1
- By: Michelle Paver
- Narrated by: Sir Ian McKellen
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
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6,000 years ago, the land is one dark forest. Its people are hunters and gatherers. They know every tree and herb and they know how to survive in a world steeped in enchantment, menace, and powerful magic.
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A howling bite of a book.
- By Xander Duffy on 28-12-07
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Wolf Brother
- Book 1
- Narrated by: Sir Ian McKellen
- Series: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 04-05-06
- Language: English
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The Wolf-Girl, the Greeks and the Gods
- A Tale of the Persian Wars
- By: Tom Holland
- Narrated by: Victoria Fox
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
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“The Persians are coming…” Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is plunged into a dangerous world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. For a mighty empire threatens Athens, Sparta and all who stand in its path... Calling on the ancient power to transform into a wolf and the blood of Zeus that runs through her veins, Gorgo must lead her nation in one of history's greatest wars. Multi-award-winning author Tom Holland and acclaimed illustrator Jason Cockcroft boldly weave myth and history in this dramatic tale of Greeks and Gods.
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The Wolf-Girl, the Greeks and the Gods
- A Tale of the Persian Wars
- Narrated by: Victoria Fox
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 26-10-23
- Language: English
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Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16
- #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics
- By: Mary Pope Osborne
- Narrated by: Mary Pope Osborne
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
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It's sink or swim for Jack and Annie when Magic Tree House whisks them off to the middle of the ocean. And that's just the beginning....
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Magic Tree House Collection: Books 9-16
- #9: Dolphins at Daybreak; #10: Ghost Town; #11: Lions; #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime; #13: Volcano; #14: Dragon King; #15: Viking Ships; #16: Olympics
- Narrated by: Mary Pope Osborne
- Series: Magic Tree House, Book 9-16
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 24-08-11
- Language: English
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The Secret of the Treasure Keepers
- By: A.M. Howell
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
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February 1948. Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move. But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen. With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all their lives are changed forever.
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The Secret of the Treasure Keepers
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 18-08-22
- Language: English
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The Wild Way Home
- By: Sophie Kirtley
- Narrated by: Sarah Ovens
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
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When Charlie’s longed-for brother is born with a serious heart condition, Charlie’s world is turned upside down. Upset and afraid, Charlie flees the hospital and makes for the ancient forest on the edge of town. There Charlie finds a boy floating face-down in the stream, injured, but alive. But when Charlie sets off back to the hospital to fetch help, it seems the forest has changed. It’s become a place as strange and wild as the boy dressed in deerskins.
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Endearing adventure
- By C. B. Walker on 31-08-20
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The Wild Way Home
- Narrated by: Sarah Ovens
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 01-07-20
- Language: English
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Outcast
- Book 4
- By: Michelle Paver
- Narrated by: Sir Ian McKellen
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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The dreadful secret that Torak carries with him at the close of Soul Eater is revealed and he is cast out from the clans. It's his 14th summer. He's alone, cut off even from Wolf and Renn. Hunted and on the run he takes refuge in unknown territory: the haunted reedbeds of Lake Axehead, where he is menaced by the Hidden People.
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Outcast
- By Nadia on 30-05-09
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Outcast
- Book 4
- Narrated by: Sir Ian McKellen
- Series: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, Book 4
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 06-06-08
- Language: English
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Journey to the River Sea
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Penelope Rawlins
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
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It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at 13, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in this highly colourful, joyous, and award-winning adventure.
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Great story for kids - let's go to the jungle!
- By Mr Dan on 17-04-15
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Journey to the River Sea
- Narrated by: Penelope Rawlins
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 06-11-14
- Language: English
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Dodger
- By: Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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Dodger is a tosher – a sewer scavenger living in the squalor of Dickensian London. Everyone who is nobody knows Dodger. Anyone who is anybody doesn’t. But when he rescues a young girl from a beating, suddenly everybody wants to know him. And Dodger’s tale of skulduggery, dark plans and even darker deeds begins….
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Riproaring fun
- By Ashley Unitt on 23-12-12
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Dodger
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 24-09-12
- Language: English
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Terry Deary's Pirate Tales: Pirate Lord, Pirate Queen, Pirate Prisoner & Pirate Captain
- By: Terry Deary
- Narrated by: Toby Longworth
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
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In ‘The Pirate Lord’, Tom is a cabin boy for Captain Francis Drake, on a mission to defeat the Spanish galleons and steal their plundered gold. ‘The Pirate Queen’ tells of Cassia O’Malley, the terror of the Irish sea. Her gang of sea-robbers rule the waves - until she is captured…. ‘The Pirate Prisoner’ is the story of Red-legs Greaves, who has been a slave, a pirate and a rich sugar planter.
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Terry Deary's Pirate Tales
- By aaa on 03-04-17
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Terry Deary's Pirate Tales: Pirate Lord, Pirate Queen, Pirate Prisoner & Pirate Captain
- Narrated by: Toby Longworth
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Release date: 01-01-12
- Language: English
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