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Classic Bedtime Stories: Volume II
- Narrated by: Alison Larkin, Virginia McKenna, Derek Perkins
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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Publisher's summary
Soothe your soul at bedtime as you listen to some of the world's most beautifully written classic stories, exquisitely read by Alison Larkin and Virginia McKenna. Alison's AudioFile Earphones award-winning reading of Peter Pan is followed by Through the Looking Glass and The Snow Queen. How the Elephant Got Its Trunk is read by Virginia McKenna, OBE, the iconic English actress best known for the films Born Free, A Town Like Alice, and Ring of Bright Water.
AudioFile Magazine raves about both narrators:
"The well-known characters in the much-loved story of Peter Pan are enlivened with humor and excitement in this gem. Narrator Alison Larkin breathes a unique personality and voice into each character."
"Virginia McKenna is wonderfully expressive. Her narration feels like she is reading a book to a group of children - a treat for children and adults alike."
This very special audiobook ends with Audie award-winning narrator Derek Perkins' reading of "Jabberwocky", exclusively for Audible.
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 169
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 131
Once upon a time, there was a talking, walking, dancing piece of wood. His name was Pinocchio, the marionette created from an enchanted log by Tuscan woodcarver Geppetto. The miraculous puppet dreams of being a real boy, but he has a mischievous streak. Pinocchio fights, kicks, lies, and runs away before Geppetto can teach him the lessons of life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This book is Awesome!😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
- By C. Smith on 04-26-19
By: Carlo Collodi, and others
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Freckles
- By: Gene Stratton-Porter
- Narrated by: Mary Starkey
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 280
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 225
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 231
Freckles, a plucky young man, lands a job as a watchman for a lumber company that logs timber in a mysterious forest swamp called the Limberlost.
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4 out of 5 stars
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tear jerking, poor narration
- By Nadene on 09-01-12
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The Once and Future King
- By: T. H. White
- Narrated by: Neville Jason
- Length: 33 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,452
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,798
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,800
The complete "box set" of T. H. White's epic fantasy novel of the Arthurian legend. The novel is made up of five parts: "The Sword in the Stone", "The Witch in the Wood", "The Ill-Made Knight", "The Candle in the Wind", and "The Book of Merlyn".
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5 out of 5 stars
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My favorite book this year.
- By Robert on 12-13-12
By: T. H. White
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The Princess and the Goblin Bundle
- By: George MacDonald, Jonathan St. John
- Narrated by: Tamaryn Payne, Jonathan St. John
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Story0 out of 5 stars 0
Dive into George MacDonald’s journey with Princess Irene through secret mazes, epic battles, and beautiful relationships as the insightful words of Jonathan St. John illuminate the many Christian themes, motifs, and character arcs in this beloved tale.
By: George MacDonald, and others
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The Cricket on the Hearth
- Dickens on Dickens
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Gerald Dickens
- Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29
A Dickens short written specifically for Christmas, "The Cricket on the Hearth" beautifully combines Dickens' masterful critique of social ills with a typically captivating narrative. In the Peerybingle family house, a cricket constantly chips, and acts as their guardian angel. Then, one day, a mysterious, elderly stranger takes lodge with the family. Complete and unabridged, this is a must-buy for Christmas, and will bring to your family the festive cheer and seasonal warmth only Dickens could provide.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Verbal mistakes but lovely none the less.
- By Heather on 01-06-17
By: Charles Dickens
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The Complete Oz Collection
- By: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Tara Sands, Erin Yuen, John Pruden, and others
- Length: 70 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
Noted as one of the most popular series in American literature, the works of L. Frank Baum have been brought together in this singular collection that ensures the fun never stops! Embark on the journey that has capitated audiences for more than a century.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Feels like a rushed job.
- By Mr. Bugman on 05-09-22
By: L. Frank Baum
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Doctor Dolittle: The Complete Collection, Vol. 1
- The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office
- By: Hugh Lofting
- Narrated by: James Langton
- Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 255
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 194
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 191
Rediscover the children’s literature classic with three novels from the beloved series: The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, The Story of Doctor Dolittle, and Doctor Dolittle’s Post Office!
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5 out of 5 stars
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A wonderful bedtime story!
- By Holly Masri on 05-02-20
By: Hugh Lofting
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Little Women
- By: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 17 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 156
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 120
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 125
It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the free-thinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with "woman’s work."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Narration
- By Madelynn on 09-26-10
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The Princess and the Goblin
- By: George Macdonald
- Narrated by: Peter Joyce
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 438
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 376
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 373
Revolutionary for the time in encouraging children to think like children, the adventure of Princess Irene and Curdie, the boy miner, was to influence generations of writers, including Chesterton and Tolkien. Overflowing with fantastic ideas and images to delight the young and allegory to inspire their morality ‘The Princess and the Goblin’ has remained one of the most exciting tales for over 100 years.Irene lives in a castle on a mountain under which there is a labyrinth of tunnels inhabited by Goblins.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Classic Fairy Tale for All Ages
- By Joseph on 03-05-12
By: George Macdonald
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: A Radio Dramatization
- By: Charles Dickens, Jerry Robbins - dramatization
- Narrated by: J. T. Turner, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story5 out of 5 stars 42
The Colonial Radio Theatre pulls out all the stops in this magnificent production of the Charles Dickens classic Christmas story! This full cast dramatization features a powerful music score - from the magnificent, booming opening of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" to the frightening tones of "The Ghost of Christmas Future". It's a holiday treat both you and your family will enjoy for years to come.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great performance
- By Paul Pedraza on 11-23-22
By: Charles Dickens, and others
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Tales from the Perilous Realm
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 706
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 623
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 618
Combined into one volume, this is the definitive collection of Tolkien's five acclaimed modern classic 'fairie' tales in the vein of The Hobbit, read by Derek Jacobi. The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The Hobbit a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are joined here in one volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for listeners young and old.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable Tolkien short stories
- By Linda Luella on 03-28-17
By: J. R. R. Tolkien
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Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates
- By: Mary Mapes Dodge
- Narrated by: John McDonough
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 41
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 27
Can young Hans Brinker win the silver skates that are the only hope of saving his family from ruin? Hans and his little sister Gretel live in Holland, a colorful and exciting country of windmills and great canals. Unfortunately, the Brinkers are very poor and their father is ill, and Hans wonders whether they'll survive the long, harsh winter. Then he finds out about an ice skating race, and the prize - a pair of shiny silver skates - that might help his family survive.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining except for the digressions
- By Ellen Spertus on 03-13-03
By: Mary Mapes Dodge
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Three Men in a Boat (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: Jerome K. Jerome
- Narrated by: Simon Mattacks
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4 out of 5 stars 33
In 1889, satirist Jerome K. Jerome fully intended to write a serious travel guide when he and his two best friends embarked on a boating trip up the river Thames to Oxford. But his musings on landmarks and local history were soon hijacked by his own digressive, waggish voice. And so, what began as a peaceful and edifying two-week exploration soon floated upriver into farce - aided, quite naturally, by a portly ration of cheese, some very bad weather, and a dog named Montmorency.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hilarious and lovable!!
- By Erika C. on 03-23-21
By: Jerome K. Jerome
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The Story Girl
- By: L. M. Montgomery
- Narrated by: Grace Conlin
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 259
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 213
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 215
Sara Stanley is only 14, but she can weave tales that are impossible to resist. In the charming town of Carlisle, children and grown-ups alike flock from miles around to hear her spellbinding narratives. And when Bev King and his younger brother, Felix, arrive for the summer, they, too, are captivated by the Story Girl.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Spring Always Comes
- By Joseph R on 01-07-10
By: L. M. Montgomery
What listeners say about Classic Bedtime Stories: Volume II
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- Mary Katherine Worth
- 09-23-21
Absolutely beautiful
I absolutely love this! I've loved Alison Larkin's voice ever since I heard her read Jane Austen's novels and is perfect for the stories she narrates here. Virginia McKenna is perfect for the Rudyard Kipling too. There's an innocence and purity about these stories and the voices of these particular narrators that missing in the modern world. What a wonderful soothing end to the day, listening to these superb narrators reading great children's classics ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFULLY. I love this. For some reason I got Volume 2 before I saw Volume 1 but I'm now ordering Volume one for my grand children AND for me. Top notch stuff. Bravo Audible.
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