Audiobooks Narrated by Nneka Okoye

A Dress with Pockets: Pockets lead to adventure in this fashion-forward picture book story!

""Destined to become a beloved classic" - The I A funny and frock-filled story for modern children who don't just want sequins and sparkles on their dresses, from the amazing Lily Murray and Jenny Lovlie. Lucy and Aunt Augusta are dress shopping. And, at the Fabulous Fashion Store, there are dresses to suit just about everyone. There are fancy dresses, frilly dresses, stripy dresses, silly dresses, sun dresses, fun dresses, blue dresses, green. . . But Lucy doesn't care about frills or lace. She wants a dress WITH POCKETS. And as she wades through the titchy dresses, witchy dresses, very, very itchy dresses, she starts to worry about where she's going to put her leaves, and nettles, and delicate petals, her magical spells and beautiful shells. . . The hunt is on: will Lucy find the dress of her dreams? A lighthearted story with a subtle feminist undertone that celebrates the joy of pockets, and how they can unleash the inquisitive, adventurous spirit of all young children."

Lily Murray (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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The Girl Who LOVES Bugs

"The Girl Who Loves Bugs is a hilarious and heart-warming story empowering young girls to always be curious from superstar writer Lily Murray. Evie loves bugs. And she's fed up of having to keep up with her mums and brother on walks when she'd rather be peering under logs and examining snails. So, one day, she decides to bring the bugs inside, so she can be with them all the time. The problem is, the family is coming to stay, even fearsome Great Gran, who doesn't stand for any nonsense. And on the day of their arrival, Evie wakes up to find her bugs have escaped . . . all over the house! What is Great Gran going to say? A brilliant bug-filled story about following your dreams, and the unconditional love of family. With ideas and tips at the back for looking after some of your own bugs (outside!)."

Lily Murray (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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The Dress with 100 Pockets: Discover the power of pockets in this adventurous picture book story

"From the bestselling team behind A Dress with Pockets, Lily Murray and Jenny Løvlie, are back in another a funny, fashion-filled story. The Dress with 100 Pockets is for children who don't just want dresses for special occasions, but for every day adventuring too! Lucy and Aunt Augusta run the Fabulous Fashion Store. Aunt Augusta tends the tills, while Lucy designs the dresses. And not just any dresses, Lucy's speciality is dresses with pockets - pockets for anything you could wish for! There are book pockets, cook pockets, cosy little nook pockets, deep pockets, sheep pockets, time-to-go-to-sleep pockets . . . One day, Lucy is invited to show off her designs at the Fabulous Fashion Show! She gets to work. Will she be able to create something truly spectacular? A fantastic follow up to A Dress with Pockets, inspiring creativity and adventure!"

Lily Murray (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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The Love Dare

"Can a dare made at Notting Hill Carnival turn into true love? He's All That meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in this trope-filled sizzling summer romance, perfect for fans of Joya Goffney and Lynn Painter.   Popular girl Eva Òjó is used to boys falling for her without her even trying. So when her friend dares her to dance with a random guy at Notting Hill Carnival, she meets Saint. Comic obsessed Saint Rowe-Falade thinks Eva is cute, but he's not interested in her in that way. He'd rather get lost in stories than look for romance. When Eva's birthday party gets out of control and causes damage to her dad's beloved car, her friends set the ultimate dare: get Saint to take her on one date and they'll help her pay to fix her dad's car. Operation fall-in-love-with-Eva is set in motion and Eva makes it her mission to make Saint fall head over heels. But just as Saint starts to warm to Eva, and her own feelings towards him grow, Saint finds out about the dare. Can Eva convince Saint she's truly into him, or has she lost him for good? PRAISE FOR ABIOLA BELLO'S LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND: 'A screen-worthy holiday romance.' Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry 'Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you'll fall head over heels for.' Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places   'I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.' Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns   'A wonderfully warm love story.' Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways 'A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.' Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead"

Abiola Bello (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn: A superhero adventure perfect for Marvel and DC fans!

"The extraordinary third book in the action-packed superhero series. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson, Amari and the Night Brothers and Black Panther. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! Check out the complete series - Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun and Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels are both out now. And don't miss Onyeka and the Secret Superhero, the special World Book Day story coming February 2024!  'Onyeka is the superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars Solari - children with superpowers - have always been native to Nigeria, but Onyeka and her friends have been alerted to one hidden in England. Tasked with retrieving the young Solari, they successfully complete their mission, arriving safe and sound back at the Academy of the Sun with Tobi in tow. Tobi's identity and superpower remain a mystery, until a breadcrumb trail leads Onyeka to the truth. But someone else has uncovered the secret, and unlike Onyeka, they don't have Tobi's best interests at heart. Can our superhero save the day once again? Praise for Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: 'Brilliant characters, action-packed plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs   'An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency   'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tọlá Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain   'A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy 'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"

Tolá Okogwu (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Onyeka and the Secret Superhero: World Book Day 2024

"A superpowered World Book Day story in the action-packed ONYEKA series from bestselling author Tọlá Okogwu. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson, Marvel and DC!   Twelve-year-old Onyeka is enrolled at the Academy of the Sun, a school for superheroes called Solari. When she's sent on a mission with her friends to investigate a series of freak weather incidents in a remote village, they aren't expecting to find a top secret Solari with extraordinary superpowers. But is this new Solari friend or foe? There's only one way for Onyeka to find out . . .   For another epic adventure starring Onyeka and friends, don't miss the complete series - Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun, Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels and Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer!   Praise for Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: 'Onyeka is the superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'Brilliant characters, action-packed plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs   'An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency   'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tọlá Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain   'A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy 'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"

Tolá Okogwu (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Escaping Mr. Rochester

"2025 Rainbow Book List In this fresh reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel by acclaimed author L. L. McKinney, Jane Eyre and Bertha Mason must save each other from the horrifying machinations of Mr. Rochester in this intrigue-filled, empowering young adult romance. Jane Eyre has no interest in a husband. Eager to make her own way in the world, she accepts the governess position at Thornfield Hall. Though her new employer, Edward Rochester, has a charming air—not to mention a handsome face—Jane discovers that his smile can sharpen in an instant. Plagued by Edward’s mercurial mood and the strange wails that echo through the corridors, Jane grows suspicious of the secrets hidden within Thornfield Hall—unaware of the true horrors lurking above her very head. On the topmost floor, Bertha Mason is trapped in more ways than one. After her whirlwind marriage to Edward turned into a nightmare, he locked her away as revenge for withholding her inheritance. Now his patience grows thin in the face of Bertha’s resilience and Jane’s persistent questions, and both young women are in more danger than they realize. When their only chance at safety—and perhaps something more—is in each other’s arms, can they find and keep one another safe before Edward’s dark machinations close in around them?"

L.L. Mckinney (Author), Machelle Williams, Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Only for the Holidays: Give yourself a cosy happy-ever-after this Christmas!

"The Spanish Love Deception meets The Holiday in this fake dating romance about a city girl and country boy's lives colliding at Christmas.    City girl Tia Solanké is dreading the festive period. She's on a break with her boyfriend and the last thing she wants to do is spend Christmas away from London. Arriving at Saiyan Hedge Farm, Tia takes an instant disliking to it. She falls in horse manure, is chased by sheep and the Wi-Fi sucks. How is she meant to stalk her ex now and concoct a foolproof plan to win him back?   Country boy Quincy Parker and his family run the farm, and this year they've been selected to host the biggest event in the town's calendar - the Winter Ball. Preparations are underway, and Quincy is working around the clock to make it a success. The only problem is, he's told everyone he has a date to the ball, when in reality that couldn't be further from the truth.    At first, Tia and Quincy don't see eye to eye, until they realise they both have something to gain by pretending to be a couple. But when a snowstorm threatens to cancel the Winter Ball, their fake relationship is put to the test. Will Tia and Quincy be able to keep up the pretence and save the day, or will real feelings get in the way? PRAISE FOR ABIOLA BELLO'S LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND: 'A screen-worthy holiday romance.' Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry 'Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you'll fall head over heels for.' Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places   'I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.' Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns   'A wonderfully warm love story.' Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways   'A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.' Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead"

Abiola Bello (Author), Kenton Thomas, Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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The Little Mermaid

"How much are you willing to sacrifice in the name of love? In the beloved fairy tale ´The Little Mermaid´, Hans Christian Andersen beautifully depicts a mermaid princess' tranquil but tragic life under the sea. Curious about humans, the princess daringly ventures above the surface and finds herself drawn to a human prince. However, being unable to do anything about her growing love for the prince, she eventually seeks help from a mystical sea witch, who changes her life forever - but at what cost? A story which uncovers themes such as unrequited love and alienation, ´The Little Mermaid´ is the ideal read for fans of Guillermo del Toro's ´The Shape of Water´. A live-action remake featuring Halle Bailey is set to release in 2023. - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet, and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Snow Queen', and 'The Ugly Duckling'."

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels: A superhero adventure perfect for Marvel and DC fans!

"The epic second book in the action-packed superhero series. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson, Amari and the Night Brothers and Black Panther. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer!  Check out the complete series - Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun is out now and Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn is out March 2024. And don't miss Onyeka and the Secret Superhero, the special World Book Day story coming February 2024!  'Onyeka is the superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars '[A] thrilling adventure that wraps up with a satisfying ending. Triumphant.' Kirkus    Having uncovered head teacher Dr Dòyìnbó's hidden agenda behind the Academy of the Sun, Onyeka and her friends are on the run. When their last safe house is uncovered, Onyeka turns to the Rogues, a group of rebels that have been trying to expose Dr Dòyìnbó's lies for years. Joining forces, will the two groups be able to defeat their shared nemesis, or is there a new danger on the horizon for the Solari? Praise for Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: 'Brilliant characters, action-packed plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs   'An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency   'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tọlá Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain   'A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy 'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"

Tolá Okogwu (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Love in Winter Wonderland: A feel-good bookshop romance to warm hearts this Christmas!

"Will Trey and Ariel find their happily ever after in this hopelessly romantic Christmas love story?   'A screen-worthy holiday romance.' Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry Trey Anderson is popular and handsome, and he works at his family's beloved Black-owned bookshop, Wonderland. Ariel Spencer is quirky, creative, and in need of a holiday temp job to cover her tuition for The Artists' Studio. An opening at Wonderland is the answer . . . and the start of a hate-to-love journey for Trey and Ariel. When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of shutting down, can they get over their differences and team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline? PRAISE FOR LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND 'A sweetly seasonal YA romance.' Guardian  'Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you'll fall head over heels for.' Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places   'A story so charming and fun it will whisk you away. It has TikTok sensation written all over it!' Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop   'I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.' Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns   'Charming, heartwarming and perfect cosy reading, complete with the perfect holiday soundtrack!' Ciara Smyth, author of Not My Problem   'Full of warmth, humour and joy. A delightful read!' Michelle Quach, author of Not Here to be Liked   'A dazzling love letter to bookshops, and the power of community.' Adiba Jaigirdar, author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating   'A wonderfully warm love story.' Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways   'A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.' Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead 'A gorgeous love story, full of joy, humour and heart. Abiola Bello has given us something truly special!' Danielle Jawando, author of And the Stars Were Burning Brightly 'The most joyful, cosy and swoon-worthy love story.' Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist   'Fans of Mean Girls will love this delightful and riveting read.' Clara Loveman, author of Crown of Crowns"

Abiola Bello (Author), Ben Bailey Smith, Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars

"Sante was a baby when she was washed ashore in a sea-chest laden with treasure. It seems she is the sole survivor of the tragic sinking of a ship carrying migrants and refugees. Her people. Fourteen years on she's a member of Mama Rose's unique and dazzling circus. But, from their watery grave, the unquiet dead are calling Sante to avenge them: A bamboo flute. A golden bangle. A ripening mango which must not fall... are these the missing pieces of the jigsaw which will reveal Sante's story? Written by an award-winning Ghanaian-British filmmaker, shortlisted for the Branford Boase award 2018 and nominated for the 2018 Carnegie Medal. 'An ambitious, impressive and skilful blend of modernity, mystery and myth' -- Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week 'A blend of magical realism and brutality, this is a powerful and original novel' -- Sally Morris, Daily Mail A rich powerful novel, fusing the horror of people-trafficking with the magic of African folklore' ― The Bookseller - Yaba Badoe is an award-winning Ghanaian-British documentary filmmaker and writer. A graduate of King's College Cambridge, she was a civil servant in Ghana before becoming a general trainee with the BBC. Her short stories have been published in 'Critical Quarterly', 'African Love Stories' and 'New Daughters of Africa'. She enjoys writing stories that reveal the magical layers of everyday life and show that no matter where we live in the world we're all connected. She has a passion for Gothic horror and psychological thrillers"

Yaba Badoe (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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