-
The Secret Garden (AmazonClassics Edition)
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 08-08-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $6.99
People who bought this also bought...
-
A Little Princess
- By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Narrated by: Virginia Leishman
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 681
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 554
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 561
Ten-year-old Sarah Crue lives life like a princess until tragedy strikes, taking away her fine clothes and privileges. Without her velvet and silk and French maids, she's no longer the envy of all the girls at Miss Minchin's London boarding school, and even has to live in the school's attic, working for the students who were once her friends. Will Sarah's spirit remain unbowed? Follow her through her trials and triumphs in this unforgettable tale beloved by children the world over.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Credit Worthy Narration
- By File Squirrel on 08-29-09
-
Black Beauty
- By: Anna Sewell
- Narrated by: Peter Batchelor
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 67
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 58
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 57
The compelling tale of a spirited young Thoroughbred. Anna Sewell said that her purpose in writing this novel was "to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses." The book broke records for sales and is the sixth best seller in the English language.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Black Beauty
- By Dub Shop on 08-10-17
-
Peter Pan
- By: J.M. Barrie
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,223
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 981
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 977
Fly away with Peter Pan to the enchanted island of Neverland! This first chapter book adaptation of the classic novel, originally published in 1911, tells the story of the boy who never grows up. And when they join Peter on his magical island, Wendy and her brothers are in for exciting encounters with mermaids, an Indian princess, and pirates! Let the amazing adventures begin!
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
This may not be the story you think you remember
- By Ambagious on 03-30-09
-
The Adventures of Pinocchio (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: Carlo Collodi
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
not for kids
- By Lisa on 04-05-18
-
The Railway Children
- By: E. Nesbit
- Narrated by: Virginia Leishman
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 329
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 287
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 291
Father has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. Now Mother has moved Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis from London to an old English country house. Missing the hustle and bustle of the city, the children are ecstatic to find that their new home is near a railway station. Making friends with both the porter and the station master is great fun. So is waving to a kindly old gentleman who rides through on the 9:15 every morning. When mother gets sick, it is he to whom they turn for help. And later, when a fortunate twist of fate returns their father to them, they are surprised to find the old gentleman involved once again.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent narration
- By Greenleaf on 11-24-17
-
Pollyanna
- By: Eleanor H. Porter
- Narrated by: S. Patricia Bailey
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 274
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 216
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 219
Pollyanna, an expert at her favorite "Glad Game" of always looking at the bright side in her numerous trials, is one of the most popular and enduring characters in all of children's literature. As Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she exclaims, "Oh, Aunt Polly, I don't know how to be glad enough that you let me come to live with you!"
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Children's classic, but dated
- By RueRue on 03-25-18
-
A Little Princess
- By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Narrated by: Virginia Leishman
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 681
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 554
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 561
Ten-year-old Sarah Crue lives life like a princess until tragedy strikes, taking away her fine clothes and privileges. Without her velvet and silk and French maids, she's no longer the envy of all the girls at Miss Minchin's London boarding school, and even has to live in the school's attic, working for the students who were once her friends. Will Sarah's spirit remain unbowed? Follow her through her trials and triumphs in this unforgettable tale beloved by children the world over.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Credit Worthy Narration
- By File Squirrel on 08-29-09
-
Black Beauty
- By: Anna Sewell
- Narrated by: Peter Batchelor
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 67
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 58
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 57
The compelling tale of a spirited young Thoroughbred. Anna Sewell said that her purpose in writing this novel was "to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses." The book broke records for sales and is the sixth best seller in the English language.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Black Beauty
- By Dub Shop on 08-10-17
-
Peter Pan
- By: J.M. Barrie
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,223
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 981
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 977
Fly away with Peter Pan to the enchanted island of Neverland! This first chapter book adaptation of the classic novel, originally published in 1911, tells the story of the boy who never grows up. And when they join Peter on his magical island, Wendy and her brothers are in for exciting encounters with mermaids, an Indian princess, and pirates! Let the amazing adventures begin!
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
This may not be the story you think you remember
- By Ambagious on 03-30-09
-
The Adventures of Pinocchio (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: Carlo Collodi
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
not for kids
- By Lisa on 04-05-18
-
The Railway Children
- By: E. Nesbit
- Narrated by: Virginia Leishman
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 329
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 287
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 291
Father has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. Now Mother has moved Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis from London to an old English country house. Missing the hustle and bustle of the city, the children are ecstatic to find that their new home is near a railway station. Making friends with both the porter and the station master is great fun. So is waving to a kindly old gentleman who rides through on the 9:15 every morning. When mother gets sick, it is he to whom they turn for help. And later, when a fortunate twist of fate returns their father to them, they are surprised to find the old gentleman involved once again.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent narration
- By Greenleaf on 11-24-17
-
Pollyanna
- By: Eleanor H. Porter
- Narrated by: S. Patricia Bailey
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 274
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 216
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 219
Pollyanna, an expert at her favorite "Glad Game" of always looking at the bright side in her numerous trials, is one of the most popular and enduring characters in all of children's literature. As Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she exclaims, "Oh, Aunt Polly, I don't know how to be glad enough that you let me come to live with you!"
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Children's classic, but dated
- By RueRue on 03-25-18
-
Amos Fortune
- Free Man
- By: Elizabeth Yates
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 60
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 63
Captured by slave traders when only 15, At-mun never forgot his roots as a prince. Nor did he ever lose his princely dignity and the courage to hold his head high. Sold at auction in America and haunted by the memory of his young sister left behind in Africa, At-mun, now Amos, began his long march to freedom. He dreamed of being free and of buying the freedom of his closest friends.
-
The Wind in the Willows
- By: Kenneth Grahame
- Narrated by: Michael Hordern
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 757
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 647
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 657
Here is a timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
My favorate read version of the willows!
- By J. Glemby on 09-18-14
-
The Life of Abraham Lincoln
- By: Henry Ketcham
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 103
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 88
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 88
In his introduction to The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Henry Ketcham notes that there has been so much written about Lincoln that the legend has begun to obscure, if not to efface, the man. “In this biography the single purpose has been to present the living man with such distinctness of outline that the reader may have a sort of feeling of being acquainted with him.”
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Good overview of Lincoln's life
- By Charly on 02-04-13
-
A Gathering of Days
- A New England Girl's Journal 1830-32
- By: Joan Blos
- Narrated by: Madeleine Potter
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 101
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 85
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 86
Thirteen-year-old Catherine Cabot Hall put ink to the first unblemished page of her diary on October 17, 1830, the day after her father returned from Boston with the diary tucked conspicuously under his arm. Catherine's mother had died of fever four years before, and now Catherine performed the duties of housewife and mother, living contentedly with her father and younger sister, Matty, on their New Hampshire farm. In spite of the daily hardships, Catherine had much to be thankful for, especially for Cassie, her dearest friend.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
ITS BORING
- By God fearing mom on 02-12-18
-
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
- By: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Anne Hathaway
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,301
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,718
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,692
One of the best-known stories in American culture, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years. Best Actress nominee Anne Hathaway ( Rachel Getting Married, Alice In Wonderland), fresh from filming one of this year’s most anticipated films, The Dark Knight Rises, lends her voice to this uniquely American fairy tale.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
just wonderful!
- By Amazon Customer on 08-16-16
-
Kidnapped: Being Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the year 1751
- By: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrated by: B.J. Harrison
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 44
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 37
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 37
The attempt at murder failed. Risking everything to keep young David Balfour from his just inheritance, his wicked uncle has him kidnapped - comdemning his nephew to seven long years of slavery in the Carolinas. However, on the way, David runs into one of the greatest characters in English Literature: Alan Breck Stuart. These two heroes band together, and before he knows it, David finds himself embroiled in political intrigues that chase him across the wild Scottish Highlands.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Quality narration at a great price
- By Jonathan on 07-15-11
-
Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
- By: Hans Christian Andersen, Mrs. Edgar Lucas - translator
- Narrated by: Angele Masters
- Length: 41 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 91
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 80
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 76
A magical storyteller's timeless tales. Here are 127 of Andersen's classic stories, translated by "Mrs. Edgar Lucas" in the 19th century. Included are such well-known tales as "The Emperor's New Suit", "The Little Match-Seller", "Thumbelina", "The Little Mermaid", and "The Snow Queen".
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Nice tales but a terrible reading
- By Nishant on 03-08-14
-
The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights
- By: Sir James Knowles
- Narrated by: Eric Brooks
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 217
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 179
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 179
King Arthur was a legendary British leader of the late fifth and early sixth century who, according to the medieval histories and romances, led the defense of the Romano-Celtic British against the Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. This book gives an account of the life of this great legend of all times.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
This was painful!
- By T. Rod on 09-05-14
-
Oliver Twist
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Peter Batchelor
- Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 533
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 487
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 488
Born to an unmarried woman who dies after giving birth, orphan Oliver Twist seems destined to slog through a dismal life in the workhouse. A rebellious cry for more gets Oliver banished, and ultimately lands him on the dismal streets of London. The young outcast finds refuge with Fagin and his band of thieves before fate intervenes and puts Oliver in the hands of a kindly benefactor. It is likely that Dickens's own early youth as a child labourer contributed to the story's development.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent narration!
- By Joselo on 08-19-13
-
Treasure Island
- By: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrated by: David Ian Davies
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 41
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 17
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16
The excitement, adventure, and magical sense of time and place, outraying from the heart of Robert Louis Stevenson's 18th-century pirate tale, is captured in all its glory by actor David Ian Davies in this new One Voice Recordings release. Be swept away by the story of young Jim Hawkins, caught up in his journey to the Caribbean islands upon a ship with a memorable and explosive crew, and led by the cryptic map from a Dead Man's Chest.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
great narration!
- By Becca on 08-02-17
-
The Little Duke
- The Childhood History of Richard the Fearless, Duke of Normandy
- By: Charlotte Yonge
- Narrated by: David Thorn
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Based on historical fact, full of intrigue and chivalry at a time when Normandy was not part of France, this is the romantic childhood history of Richard the Fearless, Duke of Normandy. After his father was assassinated, when he was just nine years old, he is kidnapped and imprisoned by Louis of France, who wanted to annex Normandy. But thanks to the bravery and daring of Richard's loyal squire and knight, Osmond de Centeville, he makes good his escape.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Makes Learning History Unforgettable!
- By Harriet on 07-31-12
-
Fifty Famous Stories Retold
- By: James Baldwin
- Narrated by: Bobbie Frohman
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 33
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 27
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 27
Here are 50 famous stories of long-ago times, retold in a short form for all young people. These are tales of valor, bravery, and kindness, as well as high adventure. Included are "The Story of William Tell", "Damon and Pythias", "Androclus and the Lion", "The Story of Robin Hood" and many more.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Buyer Beware - Great Content but tracks messed up
- By SpunkyMama on 01-06-13
Publisher's Summary
The orphaned Mary Lennox is sullen, ill tempered, and unloved when she's sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven. A man consumed by grief over the death of his wife, Archibald has allowed his sprawling estate on the moors to fall into grim disrepair. It's when Mary begins tending to her late aunt's mysterious garden - locked up and neglected for years - that she discovers its life-changing secrets and a flowering rejuvenation of the human spirit.
Out of this dark, closed-off world and a child's innate curiosity about life and death comes one of the most transformative coming-of-age novels ever written.
Revised edition: Previously published as The Secret Garden, this edition of The Secret Garden (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.
More from the same
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
Overall
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars28
-
4 Stars7
-
3 Stars0
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars1
Performance
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars22
-
4 Stars7
-
3 Stars0
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
Story
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars24
-
4 Stars4
-
3 Stars1
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Malgomaj
- Texas, USA
- 04-24-18
Whispersync does not work
I bought this audio book for my dyslexic son to read&listen with Whispersync. The Whispersync doesn't work for this book though. I'm rather disappointed... There is nothing wrong with the recording as far as I know (the first chapter sounds just fine), but it just refuses to connect to the kindle book. Sure he could listen (only) to it, but he really needs to see and hear at the same time - that's why Whispersync is such a great thing for him... The Kindle book says I need to buy the Audible book, but since I can post this review I guess I have obviously already bought it?! (Audible bookstore also thinks I have already bought it, as does my own memory... )
There seems to be something wrong with the Whispersync technology for this specific book! Please, Amazon Classics Edition, fix it!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- Carlingford, Australia
- 05-09-18
An excellent book for the young and the young at heart.
The book is suitable for the young. The narration was done to perfection with the reading speed and portrayal of the characters.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Ron B
- Los Angeles, CA USA
- 11-15-17
Great Characters
An easy read with good pacing. The characters were unique and engaging. Reader was outstanding.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Steve S
- 01-09-18
Fantastic little story
This is a fantastic heartwarming story that is as suitable for adults as it is for children.
Lots of lessons for all of us to learn and reflect on.
You can tell it is an old book as it is not politically correct in parts,But neither am I so that does not bother me at all.
Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Lo
- 11-18-17
A Brilliant Classic
This is a brilliant classic wonderfully narrated by Susan Duerden, which is definitely worth a credit.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Jane
- 02-03-18
frustrating
I've seen a TV adaptation of this story and enjoyed it so I thought the book would be as good. The story could have been told in 14 chapters instead if 27. It droned on and on and I struggled to finish it. The narration was ok but being Yorkshire botn snd bred, 27 chapters of inaccurate Yorkshire dialect drove me to dospair.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jan Bugatti
- 10-29-17
this is simply brilliant
I absolutely love the book, the story, the performance and the accents were spot on!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- BettyB
- 11-03-17
Growing together
A delightful story for young and old, all characters are portrayed with great empathy by the author. A must read at any age.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful