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Three Summers
- A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War
- By: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Laura L. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Selma Ducanovic, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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An epic middle-grade memoir about sisterhood and coming-of-age in the three years leading up to the Bosnian Genocide. Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia. They navigate the joys and pitfalls...
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Three Summers
- A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War
- Narrated by: Selma Ducanovic, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 16-04-24
- Language: English
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In the Mouth of the Wolf
- By: Michael Morpurgo
- Narrated by: Jim Broadbent
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Michael Morpurgo’s wonderful storytelling and Jim Broadbent’s compelling performance combine to tell this true story against the epic backdrop of World War Two. Francis Cammaerts, Jim Broadbent and Michael Morpurgo happen to be all part of the same family, so this production is a very special collaboration bringing family members' voices to life. Francis and Pieter are brothers. As the shadow of one war lingers and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist while Pieter signs up to fight.
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In the Mouth of the Wolf by Michael Morpurgo, narrated by Jim Broadbent
- By SerenityFlame5 on 13-03-26
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In the Mouth of the Wolf
- Narrated by: Jim Broadbent
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
- Release date: 20-09-18
- Language: English
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Piece by Piece
- How I Built My Life (No Instructions Required)
- By: David Aguilar, Ferran Aguilar, Lawrence Schimel - translator
- Narrated by: Fabio Tassone
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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David Aguilar was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to define his life and limit people’s ideas of who he was and who he could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that he can throw out the rulebook and people’s expectations and maybe even make a difference in the world—and all with a sense of humor.
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Piece by Piece
- How I Built My Life (No Instructions Required)
- Narrated by: Fabio Tassone
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 25-10-22
- Language: English
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Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers)
- A Hilariously True Story of Childhood Cancer and Olympic Greatness
- By: Josh Sundquist
- Narrated by: Josh Sundquist
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Adapted for young readers from his adult memoir, Just Don't Fall is the the hilarious true story about Josh Sundquist's battle with childhood cancer and how he worked his way to making the United States paralympic ski team. The inspiration for the Apple TV show Best Foot Forward! When he was ten...
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Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers)
- A Hilariously True Story of Childhood Cancer and Olympic Greatness
- Narrated by: Josh Sundquist
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 05-09-23
- Language: English
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Ronald Reagan: Destiny at His Side
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
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From his early days living in small-town poverty, young Dutch Reagan's thoughts were always on the future. Whether helping his family through financial hard times or doggedly pursuing opportunities reserved for the few, Dutch knew that all the knowledge that he had absorbed over the years was waiting inside of him for a chance to come out. Achieving success as an athlete, sports announcer, and actor, Ronald Reagan discovered his greatest role late in life, as the fortieth president of the United States and The Great Communicator.
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Ronald Reagan: Destiny at His Side
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 31-03-23
- Language: English
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Becoming Kareem
- Growing Up On and Off the Court
- By: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
- Narrated by: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward...
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Great Book
- By Mairi Bajwoluk on 17-11-23
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Becoming Kareem
- Growing Up On and Off the Court
- Narrated by: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 21-11-17
- Language: English
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Devi
- By: Subhadra Sen Gupta
- Narrated by: Chandrima Mazumdar
- Length: 38 mins
- Unabridged
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The great goddess Devi comes in many forms and many moods. She is the kind and gentle Parvati, the scholarly Saraswati and also the invincible warrior Durga, who rides out on a lion to fight the evil asuras. In this book, listen to three exciting tales about the Devi. Discover how Parvati made Shiva fall in love with her; join the gods as they create the mighty warrior goddess Durga to defeat an asura called Mahisha and find out what happened when Saraswati lost her temper and cursed Lord Brahma!
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Devi
- Narrated by: Chandrima Mazumdar
- Length: 38 mins
- Release date: 16-11-17
- Language: English
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Simone Biles
- Athletes Who Made a Difference
- By: Josh Anderson
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Simone Biles has been the face of women's gymnastics since she first entered the international stage. In addition to winning a record seven Olympic medals, 30 World Championship medals, and 19 world titles, she has become a superstar outside the gym for her public bravery. For being an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and fair treatment for athletes, Biles earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
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Simone Biles
- Athletes Who Made a Difference
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 13 mins
- Release date: 01-01-25
- Language: English
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Cold War
- History
- By: iMinds
- Narrated by: Leah Vandenburg
- Length: 5 mins
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Learn about the Cold War with iMinds' JNR audio-learning series for younger minds. For nearly half of the 20th century, the two most powerful countries in the world were also two great enemies.The Cold War was a time of great tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, led by Russia. It lasted from the end of World War II in 1945 until about 1991. Russia was a communist country, and the U.S. was the largest capitalist country in the world. Their different ideas of government caused them to be extreme enemies.
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Cold War
- History
- Narrated by: Leah Vandenburg
- Length: 5 mins
- Release date: 19-10-09
- Language: English
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The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson
- By: Robert Southey
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
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British flag officer, inspiring military leader, and brilliant strategist. The name of Horatio Nelson is intrinsically linked with a great number of decisive British naval victories. His most notable battles were during the Napoleonic Wars culminating in his death during his final victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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Terrible
- By David shaw on 04-05-21
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The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 22-01-19
- Language: English
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Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
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This is the powerful story of Gladys Aylward. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, Gladys raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and people that God had etched so deeply on her heart.... China! What follows is an amazing adventure of faith and determination. Gladys Aylward, a housemaid from England, dared to trust God in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances. Her amazing adventure of faith and determination is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era.
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Riveting! Inspiring!
- By A twisted crown of thorns! on 13-09-19
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Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 29-03-23
- Language: English
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The Wright Brothers (Epic Fails, Book 1)
- Nose-Diving into History
- By: Ben Thompson, Erik Slader
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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Although Orville and Wilbur Wright are celebrated today as heroes for their revolutionary contributions to science and engineering - they are acknowledged as the first men to successfully achieve powered, piloted flight - their success was hard-earned. In fact, it took the self-taught engineers years of work and dozens of crashes before they managed a single 12-second flight! In this first installment of the brand new Epic Fails series, Ben Thompson and Erik Slader take listeners through the Wright brothers' many mishaps and misadventures as they paved the way for modern aviation.
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The Wright Brothers (Epic Fails, Book 1)
- Nose-Diving into History
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
- Series: Epic Fails, Book 1
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Release date: 20-12-18
- Language: English
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Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World
- By: Vashti Harrison
- Narrated by: Weruche Opia
- Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
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Brought to you by Puffin. Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. Featuring the true stories of 40 inspirational women creators - from writers to inventors, artists to scientists - this book is as inspirational as it is educational. Readers will meet...
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More in English
- By Sarah porter on 13-06-23
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Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World
- Narrated by: Weruche Opia
- Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
- Release date: 22-10-20
- Language: English
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Norman Grubb: Mission Builder
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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As a boy at boarding school in Great Britain, Norman would never have guessed where his life's work would take him. After serving in World War I, he studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he played a key role in the beginnings of InterVarsity Fellowship. Following in the footsteps of C.T. Studd, Norman then answered God's call to join the Heart of Africa Mission in the Belgian Congo. A passionate yet humble evangelist, missionary, and teacher, Norman went on to lead the Worldwide Evangelistic Crusade (WEC) and helped found the Christian Literature Crusade.
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great inspiring story
- By David Hutchinson on 05-03-24
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Norman Grubb: Mission Builder
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 31-03-23
- Language: English
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I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, A.D. 79
- I Survived, Book 10
- By: Lauren Tarshis
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? In this thrilling addition to the best-selling I Survived series, listeners are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to escape as the giant Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?
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An exciting story
- By Robin on 14-03-23
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I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, A.D. 79
- I Survived, Book 10
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Series: I Survived, Book 10
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Release date: 05-10-16
- Language: English
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Fantastic Female Adventurers
- Truly Amazing Tales of Women Exploring the World
- By: Lily Dyu
- Narrated by: Amy Putt
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
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Do you know how it feels to run for 1,900 miles? Or to look down at the Earth from a space station? Or to swim alongside a hungry shark? Fantastic Female Adventurers by Lily Dyu is a collection of 14 exciting and inspirational stories about the women that do. Follow them on their incredible journeys around the globe.
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Inspiring!
- By Gee Jackson on 23-10-19
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Fantastic Female Adventurers
- Truly Amazing Tales of Women Exploring the World
- Narrated by: Amy Putt
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 23-09-19
- Language: English
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
- Stars of Sports
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
- Stars of Sports
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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Anne Frank Writes Words of Hope
- Courageous Kid of World War II
- By: Debbie Vilardi, Christian Papazoglakis - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 25 mins
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In 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A preteen girl named Anne Frank and her family managed to hide from the Nazis for two years. During this time, Anne wrote about her experiences almost every day in her diary. Discover the courage of Anne and her family during one of the most horrific times in history.
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Anne Frank Writes Words of Hope
- Courageous Kid of World War II
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 25 mins
- Release date: 01-05-24
- Language: English
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What If You Could
- By: Jacinda Ardern, Ruby Shamir
- Narrated by: Jacinda Ardern
- Length: 7 hrs
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From the former prime minister of New Zealand comes a guide for young readers on chasing your dreams and embracing the unexpected qualities that truly make a person strong. When Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand, she was one of the youngest people and, at the time, the youngest...
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What If You Could
- Narrated by: Jacinda Ardern
- Length: 7 hrs
- Release date: 02-06-26
- Language: English
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Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
- By: Patrice Lawrence
- Narrated by: Martina Laird
- Length: 14 mins
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One day, Ava is asked to dress as an inspirational figure for assembly at school, but who should she choose? Granny suggests famous familiar figures such as Winifred Atwell, Mary Seacole and Rosa Parks, and tells Ava all about their fascinating histories, but Ava’s classmates have got there first—and she must choose someone else. But who? And then Ava finds a mysterious old suitcase—Granny’s 'grip'—and Granny begins to share her own history, and how she came to England on the Empire Windrush many years ago.
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Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
- Narrated by: Martina Laird
- Length: 14 mins
- Release date: 19-05-22
- Language: English
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