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Oliver Twist is a young boy whose mother died upon his birth and father is nowhere to be seen. Oliver ends up in an orphanage and is not treated especially well. Most of the children do not have enough to eat while the people in charge are well fed. The boys take a chance on asking for more food and Oliver is selected by chance. When he asks for more food he is relegated to a workhouse where the conditions are poor. From there on, he lands in a number of uncomfortable situations including thieving gangs, though sometimes finding kind people who take pity on him. In the long run, he has a difficult life, but in the end, he emerges with good friends and peace in his life. This audio classic novel has been carefully abridged and adapted into 10 short easy to understand chapters. This format enables listeners of all ages and English language abilities to understand and enjoy the story. Composition includes original custom back ground music.

Charles Dickens (Author), Iman (Narrator)

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King Lear and Henry V

Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, King Lear and Henry V, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself. Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation’s favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling. The stories are revealed in a fresh, exciting and entertaining way, providing both an entry point for child readers and a fascinating dialogue with the original texts that will intrigue any Shakespeare scholar. Each tale, directed by Hal Chambers and Aaron Parsons, is introduced by Michael and includes incidental music composed by Phil James. Look out for the other instalments of Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbethand Hamlet, Twelfth Night and Taming of the Shrew, and The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest.

Michael Morpurgo (Author), Avita Jay, Baker Mukasa, Ben Caplan, Zoe Lambert (Narrator)

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The Nightingale

A long time ago, the Emperor of China lived in a magnificent palace made of fine china and surrounded by a splendid garden that was so big that even the gardener did not know it all of it. One day, the Emperor read a book that said that the most marvellous bird was the nightingale and so he asked his court to find him one because he wanted to hear it sing that very evening. But, where could one be found? See how a little bird enchants an entire kingdom, through the power of music, in the outstanding fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen: The Nightingale narrated by Michael Ball, OBE. - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for his children's literature, his most cherished fairy tales include 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Nightingale', 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Match Girl'. His books have been translated into over 160 languages, and today there is no child or adult that isn't familiar with Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to the stage and to the screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films 'The Little Mermaid' from 1989 and the 2013 'Frozen' franchise, which is loosely based on 'The Snow Queen'. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2nd, is celebrated as the International Children's Book Day. GivingTales is an app that offers both audio and video content of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales in different languages, narrated by well know actors such as Stephen Fry and Dame Joan Collins. They support charities for children, such as Unicef, Shooting Star Chase, Children's Hospice Care, and Amade. Saga Egmont is a digital publisher, specialising in ebooks and audiobooks. They are a part of the Egmont Foundation, which support vulnerable children and young people and has been combating poverty since 1920.

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Michael Ball (Narrator)

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Clásicos para el siglo XXI

'Clásicos para el siglo XXI' está formado por cuatro relatos clásicos reinventados por el prolífico escritor de literatura infantil y juvenil, Jordi Sierra y Fabra. En ellos nos contará la historia del humilde leñador Pascual y su hija Bella, que como su nombre indica, era de una extraordinaria belleza. Padre e hija vivían en un valle que finalmente disfrutaba de la paz, sin losruidos de disparos, ni soldados, y en el que ya nadie se acordaba de cuándo había empezado o acabado la guerra... También nos presenta la historia del Emperador, protagonista del relato 'El traje del nuevo emperador', y el artista más famoso de la historia de la música. Desde que su carrera musical había empezado apenas 5 años antes, había logrado 20 éxitos consecutivos y tenía a todo el mundo rendido a sus pies. Una serie de historias entrañables que nos sumergen en un mundo de fantasía y ensoñación. Este libro incluye los siguientes relatos: El soldado de plomo La bella y la bestia El traje del emperador Las habichuelas mágicas Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. - Jordi Sierra i Fabra nació en Barcelona el 26 de julio de 1947. Es conocido por su obra como escritor de literatura infantil y juvenil y su trabajo como periodista musical. Su vocación de escritor es clara y firme desde muy temprano: confiesa que dio sus primeros pasos con tan sólo ocho años de edad y a los doce años ya escribió su primera novela larga, de quinientas páginas. Pese a su clara vocación no contaba con la aprobación o el entusiasmo de sus padres, quienes al acabar el bachillerato le obligaron a trabajar en una empresa de construcción durante el día y a estudiar para ser aparejador durante la noche. De su infancia ha dicho que 'fui tres veces reprimido: por mi padre, por el régimen y por la escuela franquista'. Aún así, su determinación y su tenacidad son más fuertes que cualquier obstáculo y sus insistentes cartas semanales a la cadena de radio Cadena Ser le llevaron a convertirse en uno de los fundadores de la revista 'El Gran Musical' en 1968. En 1970 pudo abandonar los estudios para convertirse en comentarista musical, lo que le permitió viajar por todo el mundo con grupos y artistas del momento mientras cubría sus actuaciones y escribir reportajes.

Jordi Sierra I Fabra (Author), Germán Gijón (Narrator)

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Fish Potatoes

Lilly, a little girl with a head full of curls and a heart of gold, loves to laugh, play, and spend time with her family and friends. But one thing she absolutely, positively doesn't like is fish. No matter how hard her parents try, they can't convince her to even take a bite. When Aunt Karie gets word of this, she comes up with a creative solution to encourage Lilly to try. Follow this fun journey as a loving aunt lends a hand to help her niece try something new in the most wonderful and creative way!

John Donkers (Author), Sharda Laskowski (Narrator)

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The Good Sea Monster: Tales from Hayes Mountain

The Good Sea Monster is a classic children's story that has pleased children of all ages around the world for many years. This is a great story for children to listen to and it will help get them interested in the classics. We hope that you enjoy listening to this classic children’s story and that you will pass the story on to a new generation.

Abbie Phillips Walker (Author), Kevin Hayes (Narrator)

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The Ant and the Grasshopper

Enjoy a delightful excursion into the wonderful world of make-believe, where fairy-tales and old favorite stories come vividly to life. Narration by expert storytellers, music, exciting sound effects, and dramatic dialogue will inspire children. This classic tale is sure to become a favorite pastime, treating children to a magical fantasy of entertaining enjoyment, along with life lessons to which they can relate.

Edcon Publishing Group (Author), Imperial Players (Narrator)

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