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Bringing Stan In

By: Julia Rochester
Narrated by: Avita Jay
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Publisher's summary

"Why do you want to be a boat builder?"

"Because," said Morwenna, "I like the way the boats grow."

Morwenna and Corwin are eight years old, wind-swept and salty-haired twins growing up on the Devon coast. In the soft autumn light, they play as their grandfather, Matthew, watches the boats come in. But it is a day unlike any other.

Bringing Stan In is the short-story prequel to The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester. If you liked this, you’ll love the full-length novel.

©2015 Julia Rochester (P)2015 W F Howes Ltd

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OK book

I decided to give this free chapter audio book a try might as well I mean figure I listen to it and see how it is. I thought this book was an okay book to listen to .

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Good-ish

What disappointed you about FREE SHORT STORY: Bringing Stan In?

The story seemed to short. It was also hard to get into.

How could the performance have been better?

she did great. However, when she started acting out the different characters it got awkward. She has a great natural voice with a pleasant accent.

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Sweet story

not at all what I expectedbut it pulled me in. very sweet. loved the names corwin and morwinna

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Surprised by joy

A world of lives in a very short story. Wonderfilled! So many perspectives knit together in a tightly woven net.

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Bringing Stan In

Nice, story a must read for new members will surely follow from beginning till the end

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A short story with heart

I found this short story good, but nothing outstanding. I did enjoy the humbling moment at the end.

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very short story

nice, but short.
Enjoyed the creativity and characters. Very good narration. 23 minutes only.

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Dealing with Death

Would you listen to Bringing Stan In again? Why?

Yes, It is a good little short story to contemplate what death is. How it affects people and how the innocent observations of children are good coping skills.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that it took me through the death and funeral process.

What about Avita Jay’s performance did you like?

I noticed her dialect was different and wondered if it was part of the setting for the story?

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Stan's Departure

Any additional comments?

It would be a great animation story to teach children about death. It is also great for adults who are not quite sure how to share death with young children.

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good for the price

Way too short but you get what you pay for, it was free.
28 minutes of broken plots but I feel the author will get better

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Endearing piece

Matthew helps his eight year old granddaughters cope with the death of a local man. Through this process, Matthew comes to understand the importance Stan had it his own life. If you're looking for a quick and easy read, this text should do the trick.

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