The Stray

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The Stray

By: Dick King-Smith

Narrated by: June Whitfield

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About this listen

Henrietta Hickthrift decides to run away from home - the Old People's Home. Packing just one small suitcase, she sets off on the train to the seaside. But Henry doesn't have much money. In fact by the end of her first day, she has exactly one penny. That is when she meets the Goods - Angela, Barney, Eleanor, Rosie, and Rowley - who decide to adopt this unusual stray. But will their parents let them keep her?

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great story, beautifully read. lost all sense of time listening to it with my child

lovely family story

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I loved the story and the characters and the way it was read. it is one of my favourite audiobooks and I have reread it many times.

Interesting and enjoyable

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Brilliant book - nothing not to like about it... Good values and features in it; generosity, kindness, humour. Must Read This!

Such a great family book!

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Would you listen to The Stray again? Why?

Yes! It is a classic book from my childhood. A lovely little story and well read.

What did you like best about this story?

Hearing the full text. How well the characters were brought to life.

Have you listened to any of June Whitfield’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Cannot compare this is my first.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh. Wee Roly is a well written wee boy with great one liners.

Any additional comments?

A beautiful little book. Well worth a listen. Makes you want to be there and feel happy.

A beautiful classic

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This is a marvellous story well told. Originally obtained for my young daughter (who played it often, and remembers it fondly), this gem has been in the family for many years now - and I STILL enjoy listening to it on occasion. It covers many levels really; innocently profound and thoroughly heart-warming. It's a tale of taking risks, going with the flow, the kindness of strangers who trust their instincts, family, and friends. The words wrap gently around you like a cozy, well-loved blanket. Simply put, this is a story that soothes the soul.

Timeless tale, perfectly narrated.

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