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The Butlins Girls
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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A comforting story set against the nation's favourite holiday camp, from the best-selling author of The Woolworths Girls
"Molly Missons gazed around in awe. So this was Butlin's. Whitewashed buildings, bordered by rhododendrons, gave a cheerful feeling to a world still recovering from six years of war. The Skegness holiday camp covered a vast area, much larger than Molly expected to see."
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- griff
- 16-06-18
Refreshing!
How refreshing to find a book that isn't a psychological thriller! When I started listening to this, I wasn't sure it was going to be my cup of tea, but within minutes I was hooked. When I say that Elaine Everest is like Enid Blyton for adults then I mean this is a really good way!
The story wrapped itself around me like a comfort blanket and had me walking around and smiling to myself. I was disappointed when it ended but pleased to learn that there are other Elaine Everest books I can listen to.
Highly recommend.
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- Alison Boniface
- 29-05-18
Not to be missed
I have yet to be disappointed by anything by Elaine Everest and think Annie Aldington is certainly one of my favourite narrators.
You really do find yourself immersed in the lives of the girls and can imagine being at Butlins.
I can't wait for Elaine's next book.
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- Suzy
- 23-11-20
Enjoyable, easy listen
I first started reading Elaine Everest's books when I picked up a copy of the Woolworths girls on a recommendation. I really enjoyed that so I thought I'd get the Butlins Girls on audible. I loved how Frida's character from the Woolworths girls linked into this one. I liked the connection between the two different series. (you could still understand the story without reading her other books but I thought it was a nice touch). The story was good and I especially liked how it interwove the stories of Plum and Bunty, the friends Mollie makes at Butlins. I have now also picked up a copy of the Teashop Girls which I'm very excited to start.
The narrators voice was good, easy to listen to and good variation on the characters voices.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-05-20
Loved this story
Brilliant story, very well read, didn't want it to end, very easy to visualise characters due to the excellent reading
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- Amber
- 12-03-20
Great storytelling
It was lovely to hear the Woolworths girls included in the story and as usual lots of facts about the subject Butlins. Loved the story but was disappointed with the abrupt ending.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-01-20
Butlin girls
Loved the story and the down to earth characters Elaine Everest never let's us down
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- Ally poole
- 10-05-19
Slightly disappointing.
Having very much enjoyed Elaine Everests Woolworth series I was keen to listen to the Butlins Girls, however, sadly I found this book to be completely predictable. The story was quite sickly sweet and had little real substance, the main romance being so improbable that it became quite irritating times. I wouldn't recommend this book but I will definately try some others by the author in the hope that this was just a bad one.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-04-19
What an amazing book
This book is so amazing and addictive. I really enjoyed listening to it. There should be more books done on Holiday Camps as people do love them so much.
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- MRS L STEWART
- 12-03-19
Lovely story
very well written and well narrated , listened to this book in one day! will certsibk5 buy more from this author.
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- Jane Bryder
- 13-01-19
Loved the whole series.
What a fantastic series of books. The story was just fantastic and it got me hooked from the start. Ups and downs of each characters. I've cried with Happy and sorrow tears.
I recommend that all the people at any age to read or listen too this whole series. Well to the author for writing this story and others. I give it 10 /10 in marks! 😁 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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- Anonymous User
- 24-05-18
YAWN , YAWN . WAS THIS AN ENID BLYTON ???
Narration was great , but the storyline , leaves a lot to be desired . Not worth the time or money