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The Secrets of Vesuvius
- Book 2
- By: Caroline Lawrence
- Narrated by: Michael Praed
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Abridged
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Overall25
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Performance19
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Story19
It's the summer of AD 79 and Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus, set sail for the Bay of Naples where they are going to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. Once they arrive, they are soon absorbed in a quest to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy...
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Struggled to finish it
- By Ag siúl on 07-05-21
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The Secrets of Vesuvius
- Book 2
- Narrated by: Michael Praed
- Series: Roman Mysteries [abridged], Book 2
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 25-07-07
- Language: English
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The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 2: The Body in the Blitz
- the exciting new adventure from the bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike
- By: Robin Stevens
- Narrated by: Samantha Shortall, Thaddea Graham
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall39
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Performance35
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Story35
Brought to you by Puffin. The second thrilling and unputdownable mystery starring a new generation of the Detective Society, from the million-copy-bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike: Robin Stevens. April 1941. Britain is at war, and a secret agency called the Ministry of Unladylike...
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Great audiobook
- By Anonymous on 24-10-23
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The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 2: The Body in the Blitz
- the exciting new adventure from the bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike
- 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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Merlin Mission Collection
- Christmas in Camelot; Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve; Summer of the Sea Serpent; Winter of the Ice Wizard; Carnival at Candlelight; and more
- By: Mary Pope Osborne
- Narrated by: Mary Pope Osborne
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall16
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Performance8
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Story8
Merlin Mission Books 1-8 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series available together for the first time ever! Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the magician sends Jack and...
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Another good selection
- By Peri on 19-04-23
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Merlin Mission Collection
- Christmas in Camelot; Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve; Summer of the Sea Serpent; Winter of the Ice Wizard; Carnival at Candlelight; and more
- Narrated by: Mary Pope Osborne
- Series: Magic Tree House Merlin Mission, Book 1-8
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 02-05-17
- Language: English
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The Mythmakers
- A magical new adventure from the bestselling author of The Hatmakers
- By: Tamzin Merchant
- Narrated by: Tamzin Merchant
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall10
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Performance9
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Story9
Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere, and reveals the origins of Maker magic. Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with...
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Best story ever!!
- By Suzie Austin on 03-09-25
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The Mythmakers
- A magical new adventure from the bestselling author of The Hatmakers
- Narrated by: Tamzin Merchant
- Series: The Hatmakers, Book 4
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 31-07-25
- Language: English
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Until the Road Ends
- By: Phil Earle
- Narrated by: Phil Earle
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall6
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Performance5
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When Peggy saves a stray dog from near-death, a beautiful friendship begins. Peggy and Beau are inseparable – the only thing that can ever come between them is war. Peggy is evacuated to the safety of the coast, but Beau is left behind in the city, where he becomes the most extraordinary and unlikely of war heroes. Night after night, as bombs rain down and communities are destroyed, Beau searches the streets, saving countless families. But then disaster strikes, changing Peggy’s life forever.
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The bird
- By Sally Strutt on 10-05-26
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Until the Road Ends
- Narrated by: Phil Earle
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 01-06-23
- Language: English
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The O’Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends
- By: Una Leavy
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall22
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Performance22
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Story22
Irish fairy tales and legends - full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. The best tales from the Irish tradition, including: 'How Cúchulainn Got His Name', 'The Magic Shoes', 'Deirdre and the Sons of Uisneach', 'The King’s Secret', 'The Children of Lir', 'The Giant’s Causeway', 'The Bodach of the Grey Coat', 'The Pot of Gold', 'Tír na n-Óg' and 'The White Gander'. Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners.
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Fantastic stories that took me back to my childhood.
- By Disappointed isn’t the word! These “plant pots” are absolutely tiny!! You couldn’t even plant the smallest cactus in the world in these!! No wonder they put the price soLow! Absolutely disgusted with Amazon!! on 14-01-25
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The O’Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
- Release date: 23-01-20
- Language: English
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The Secret Countess
- By: Eva Ibbotson
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall92
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Performance60
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Story58
Rupert, the young Earl of Westerholme, returns home from the war - and Anna, a housemaid, falls hopelessly in love with him. But they can never be together - Rupert is engaged to the snobbish and awful Muriel. And anyway, Anna is only a servant. Or so everybody thinks.
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Easy Listen
- By JAJ on 21-02-09
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The Secret Countess
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 26-08-08
- Language: English
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Code Name Kingfisher
- By: Liz Kessler
- Narrated by: Genevieve Gaunt
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5
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Performance4
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Story4
From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle. When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A...
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Engaging story with past and present melded together.
- By Grace Cliffe on 15-03-25
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Code Name Kingfisher
- Narrated by: Genevieve Gaunt
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 29-09-23
- Language: English
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The Valley of Lost Secrets
- By: Lesley Parr
- Narrated by: Iestyn Arwel
- Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall56
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Performance50
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Story50
Bloomsbury presents The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Parr, read by Iestyn Arwel. A page-turning mystery about bravery and brotherhood among evacuees in the Second World War, from an prize-winning author. September 1939. When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn’t be...
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Meh...
- By Andrew on 24-03-21
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The Valley of Lost Secrets
- Narrated by: Iestyn Arwel
- Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 01-01-21
- Language: English
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Peril in Paris
- By: Katherine Woodfine
- Narrated by: Jessica Preddy
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall41
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Performance32
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Story31
It’s 1911, and the young detectives of Taylor & Rose are turning their talents to espionage. On a case for the mysterious Secret Service Bureau, the daring Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lilian Rose must leave London for the boulevards and grand hotels of Paris.
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What an amazing book !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
- By Harsh but always fair on 11-05-20
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Peril in Paris
- Narrated by: Jessica Preddy
- Series: Taylor & Rose Secret Agents,, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 23-04-19
- Language: English
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A Game of Scandal
- Agency for Scandal, Book 3
- By: Laura Wood
- Narrated by: Rebecca Norfolk
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall29
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Performance27
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Story27
Felicity Vane may be a mathematical genius, but getting her family to understand her academic ambition is proving difficult. As her first social season is fast approaching, it might be time to take matters into her own hands. Infiltrating the glamorous world of The Lucky Penny and winning her university fees over a game of cards could be the perfect plan. if only it weren't for the interference of Ash, the piratical and frustratingly handsome owner who accuses her of cheating.
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A wonderful story which was captivating all the way through
- By Tanith Alexander on 20-03-26
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A Game of Scandal
- Agency for Scandal, Book 3
- Narrated by: Rebecca Norfolk
- Series: The Agency For Scandal, Book 3
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
- Release date: 13-02-25
- Language: English
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Star of the Show
- The new historical adventure from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson
- By: Jacqueline Wilson, Rachael Dean
- Narrated by: Saffron Coomber
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall9
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Performance8
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Brought to you by Puffin. ‘I’m going to a place called Grand Theatre and I’m going to be a dancer in a pantomime!’ Tess loves to dance, even when everything seems grim. After mum dies and pa leaves, she and her brothers and sisters are all alone, with hardly any food or money. With empty...
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let's play rock paper scissors 🪨📃✂️
- By Lucym8885 on 29-05-25
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Star of the Show
- The new historical adventure from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson
- Narrated by: Saffron Coomber
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 15-08-24
- Language: English
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Murder! By Narwhal!
- Book 1
- By: Alex T. Smith
- Narrated by: Lucy Strange
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall14
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Performance14
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Story14
From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin comes a brand-new tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, stylishly illustrated in black and white, and perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enola Holmes and Knives Out. When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle...
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- By MISS EMMA DONEGAN on 31-03-26
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Murder! By Narwhal!
- Book 1
- Narrated by: Lucy Strange
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 31-10-24
- Language: English
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The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 3: A Stocking Full of Spies
- The exciting new adventure from the bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike
- By: Robin Stevens
- Narrated by: Samantha Shortall, Joshua Riley, Mei Mei MacLeod
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall13
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Performance12
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Brought to you by Puffin. ‘It’s hard to know where to start. There’s so much to say – about the murders, and the codes, and the spy, that I’m getting tangled up in the story already...' It's December 1941, and almost Christmas, when a bomb falls on Deepdean School for Girls. May and...
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I'm an adult (English teacher) and I've loved all these books!
- By Anonymous on 07-02-26
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The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 3: A Stocking Full of Spies
- The exciting new adventure from the bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike
- Narrated by: Samantha Shortall, Joshua Riley, Mei Mei MacLeod
- Series: The Ministry of Unladylike Activity, Book 3
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 11-09-25
- Language: English
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Mysteries at Sea: The Hollywood Kidnap Case
- Mysteries at Sea, Book 3
- By: A.M. Howell
- Narrated by: Harrie Dobby
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3
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Performance3
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Alice and Sonny's family yacht is in Egypt, ready to pick up famous actress Estelle Fortune, and take her to London to film her next blockbuster movie. But just before the boat leaves, Alice discovers that Estelle has vanished! In her room is a note, threatening that unless a large amount of money is paid in Malta in a few days' time, Estelle will be thrown overboard. As the Lady Rose sets sail, Alice, Sonny and their new friend Winnie must work out who is threatening Estelle, but can they save her?
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The storyline was outstanding and the tale was extremely tense
- By Amazon Customer on 20-12-25
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Mysteries at Sea: The Hollywood Kidnap Case
- Mysteries at Sea, Book 3
- Narrated by: Harrie Dobby
- Series: Mysteries at Sea, Book 3
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 01-08-24
- Language: English
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Scotland’s Story
- A History of Scotland for Boys and Girls
- By: Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall
- Narrated by: James R. Hedrick
- Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Scotland's Story: A History Of Scotland For Boys And Girls is both a history of Scotland as well as delving into some of its legends. Written with younger listeners in mind, it begins with the legend of Prince Gathelus and continues through King George IV (1762 —1830). The author writes, “And here I think I must end, for Scotland has no more a story of her own"
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Scotland’s Story
- A History of Scotland for Boys and Girls
- Narrated by: James R. Hedrick
- Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 27-02-26
- Language: English
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Back Home
- By: Michelle Magorian
- Narrated by: Michelle Magorian
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall49
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Performance45
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Story45
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Back Home written and read by Michelle Magorian. Back Home tells the story of Rusty, returning to England after being evacuated to America for five years in the Second World War. After five happy years in America, Rusty must return to England: the place...
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Anger
- By Helen on 18-05-26
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Back Home
- Narrated by: Michelle Magorian
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 22-11-18
- Language: English
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Little Town on the Prairie
- Little House, Book 7
- By: Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Narrated by: Cherry Jones
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall43
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Performance38
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Story38
Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little Town on the Prairie is the seventh book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. In Little Town on the Prairie, the young town of De Smet has survived the long, harsh winter of...
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Laura Begins to Like Town Life
- By A. Beer on 31-12-25
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Little Town on the Prairie
- Little House, Book 7
- Narrated by: Cherry Jones
- Series: Little House, Book 7
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 07-02-17
- Language: English
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Secret Suffragette
- By: Barbara Mitchelhill
- Narrated by: Gemma Lawrence
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall200
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Performance177
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Story175
Daisy’s hero is Florence Nightingale, and she hopes to one day become a nurse just like her. But as a girl growing up in the East End of London in 1912, it seems like all her future holds is dropping out of school to work a tough job in a factory for very little money.
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Great story for 10 year old girl and mum
- By wendy Jennings on 27-09-21
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Secret Suffragette
- Narrated by: Gemma Lawrence
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 29-07-20
- Language: English
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Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans!
- By: Gary Northfield
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3
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Performance2
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From a smelly watering hole deep in the heart of the Serengeti to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, join Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends as they gear up to be...GLADIATORS! Only if they win the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom. But do Julius and his pals have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive?
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Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans!
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Series: Julius Zebra, Book 1
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 12-04-16
- Language: English
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