Audiobooks Narrated by Eleanor Bennett

The Forest of a Thousand Eyes

"Costa Award-winning Frances Hardinge's gripping story of a young girl's daring mission through a natural world intent on her destruction. With stunning two-colour illustrations by superstar illustrator Emily Gravett on every page, The Forest of a Thousand Eyes is richly atmospheric: perfect for fans of David Almond and Kiran Millwood Hargrave. The hungry Forest is moving forward like an army, a green and constant threat to the humans living in and on an increasingly crumbling Wall. Feather, accompanied only by her scaled ferret, Sleek, must avoid the Forest's tentacles, and the many dangerous creatures it shelters, to return the community's precious spyglass to its rightful place. Along the way, she develops her resilience, and meets other people living on the Wall, whose stories and experiences open her mind, and those of her community, to new horizons. From the creators of Island of Whispers, chosen as one of the Top Five YA books of 2023 by The Guardian. A compelling story filled with adventure, emotional intensity and the rawness of nature."

Frances Hardinge (Author), Eleanor Bennett (Narrator)

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The Undying of Obedience Wellrest

"To the horror of young gravedigger Ned, bodysnatchers have been visiting his churchyard in the dead of night. Until now, he'd been daydreaming about another visitor - Obedience Wellrest, daughter of the manor. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Obedience has troubles of her own: her loving but overbearing father, and his wish to see her married to Phineas Mordaunt, a rich man of science. But when Mordaunt starts to poke his nose into her family history - in particular, the ruinous research of her late Uncle Herbert - Obedience enters into a dangerous game of death, and Ned might be the only person who can save her . . ."

Nicholas Bowling (Author), Eleanor Bennett, Nicholas Bowling (Narrator)

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Unraveller: The must-read fantasy from Costa-Award winning author Frances Hardinge

"Welcome to your new fantasy obsession . . . In a world where anyone can create life-destroying curses, only one person has the power to unravel them. Kellen does not fully understand his talent, but uses it to help those who have been cursed, including his ally and closest friend, Nettle. But Kellen himself is cursed, and unless he and Nettle can release him, he is in danger of unravelling everything - and everyone - around him. For fans of Leigh Bardugo and Neil Gaiman comes Frances Hardinge's spectacular novel Unraveller. Called her 'best yet' by the Guardian, Hardinge expertly weaves together mythology and mystery in a richly-detailed world besieged by curses. 'Exquisite . . . sheer perfection'- Liz Hyder, author of The Gifts 'Instantly engrossing, effortlessly clever, and completely magical' - Freya Marske"

Frances Hardinge (Author), Eleanor Bennett (Narrator)

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The Whisperling

"Brought to you by Puffin. A thrilling and mysterious adventure in a dark and dangerous Victorian world, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Robin Stevens, and Jenni Spangler. When you're dead, you're dead. When you're gone, you're gone. Unless, of course, you're not. And that's where I come in. 1897. Twelve-year-old Peggy Devona is a Whisperling: someone who can speak with the dead. It's a rare skill that she tries to keep secret from the rest of her quiet village, who fear anyone different. But when her best friend is accused of murder and thrown in prison, Peggy realises she must use her abilities to save Sally - and solve the case. Travelling to her uncle's psychic emporium, she finds herself surrounded by new friends, new enemies . . . and new spirits. Time is running out, and each day Peggy draws nearer to the truth also brings Sally one step closer to the gallows . . . © Hayley Hoskins 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Hayley Hoskins (Author), Eleanor Bennett (Narrator)

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