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Dream of the Red Chamber
- By: Cao Xuiqin, Christine Sun
- Narrated by: Michelle Tate
- Length: 45 mins
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Dream of the Red Chamber is one of the Chinese Noble Classics.
Baoyu has always believed that he will marry his childhood sweetheart, Daiyu. Daiyu is beautiful and talented, very sensitive, and physically fragile. It is a huge shock to him when he learns that his parents instead want him to marry Baochai, a healthy and considerate girl. Baoyu’s family is fast losing its fame and fortune.
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Not really entire book ?
- By Anonymous User on 04-01-23
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Dream of the Red Chamber
- Narrated by: Michelle Tate
- Length: 45 mins
- Release date: 15-01-15
- Language: English
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The Three Kingdoms
- By: Luo Guanzhong, Christine Sun
- Narrated by: Michelle Tate
- Length: 39 mins
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The Three Kingdoms is one of the Chinese Noble Classics. The great empire of China is in turmoil. As the government becomes increasingly incompetent, warlords and nobles battle for power. In the north is the Kingdom of Wei, headed by cunning and manipulative Cao Cao. In the southeast is the Kingdom of Wu, ruled by masterful and charismatic Sun Quan. In the west is the Kingdom of Shu, commanded by kindhearted and humble Liu Bei.
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Good brief view of events
- By Amazon Customer on 08-05-17
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The Three Kingdoms
- Narrated by: Michelle Tate
- Length: 39 mins
- Release date: 15-01-15
- Language: English
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Journey to the West
- By: Wu Cheng'en, Christine Sun
- Narrated by: Michelle Tate
- Length: 42 mins
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Journey to the West is one of the Chinese Noble Classics.
In ancient China a magical monkey appears, creating chaos everywhere he goes. The only way to put his tricks and talents to good use is to make him protector of Xuanzang, a young and handsome monk determined to travel from China to India in search of precious scriptures. Monkey and his fellow disciples, Piggy and Sandy, have to protect Xuanzang from monsters and demons who think they can live forever just by taking bites out of the monk.
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One of my favourite books Ever
- By anne on 10-02-15
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Journey to the West
- Narrated by: Michelle Tate
- Length: 42 mins
- Release date: 15-01-15
- Language: English
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
- By: William Shakespeare, Helen Street - adaptation
- Narrated by: Helen Street
- Length: 33 mins
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A retelling of Shakespeare's most famous comedy, made accessible to younger listeners but still true to the Bard's verse and vocabulary. Mischief is in the air when the King and Queen of the Fairies quarrel, and Puck is left in charge of the love potion. Four young people are lost in the woods on midsummer's night. Will they find each other and true love, or will Puck's meddling leave them broken hearted and alone?
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excellent summary for revison
- By JaneOnMull on 26-02-20
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Narrated by: Helen Street
- Length: 33 mins
- Release date: 08-05-12
- Language: English
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The Water Margin
- By: Shi Naian, Christine Sun
- Narrated by: Michelle Tate
- Length: 38 mins
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Although Song Jiang is only a lowly local government official, he is loyal to the emperor and kind to all the citizens in his care. But Song is in trouble. A series of unfortunate incidents have led to him being arrested, and his political enemies are keen to see him sentenced to death. There is still hope, however. One hundred and eight brave bandits from Mount Liang have heard of Song’s good name and are willing to rescue him as long as Song will lead them in rebelling against the corrupt government.
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A bit of nostalga
- By JK on 07-04-18
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The Water Margin
- Narrated by: Michelle Tate
- Length: 38 mins
- Release date: 15-01-15
- Language: English
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The Heart of Midlothian
- By: Walter Scott, Margaret Elphinstone
- Narrated by: Gavin Wilson
- Length: 40 mins
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Edinburgh, 1736. In the town’s grim prison, the Heart of Midlothian, two prisoners await execution. Captain Porteous of the Town Guard has been sentenced to death for ordering his soldiers to open fire on Edinburgh citizens. He hopes for reprieve. The people want revenge. Effie Deans, wrongly accused of killing her newborn baby, will die unless her sister, Jeanie, tells a lie. Jeanie, determined to save her sister, makes a terrifying journey as Effie’s life hangs in the balance.
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Walter Scott's finest novel ... in forty minutes
- By Hamburgerpatty on 25-12-20
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The Heart of Midlothian
- Narrated by: Gavin Wilson
- Length: 40 mins
- Release date: 23-01-15
- Language: English
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All Quiet on the Western Front
- By: Erich Maria Remarque, Tony Evans
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 39 mins
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"There is a whistling sound behind us. Shells pass overhead and explode in a sheet of flame a hundred meters away." When Paul Büumer and his classmates join the army, nothing has prepared them for the death and destruction they witness. Machine guns, huge artillery shells, and poison gas create a nightmare world for these young men and their older comrades. For months and years, attack is followed by counterattack.
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I've had longer samples!
- By P. Stearman on 22-10-19
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All Quiet on the Western Front
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 39 mins
- Release date: 23-01-15
- Language: English
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Hard Times
- An Accurate Retelling of Charles Dickens' Timeless Classic
- By: Charles Dickens, Gill Tavner
- Narrated by: Graham Bill
- Length: 41 mins
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Hard Times is one of a series of retellings of classic literature by publisher Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters and themes, Real Reads also imitate the original author's style. An intelligent, lively and enjoyable retelling of this classic tale. Louisa Gradgrind is the practical daughter of a powerful industrialist. Sissy is the imaginative daughter of a clown. What will happen when two such different lives collide? A disappearing father, an unhappy marriage, a handsome suitor and a bank robbery all bring challenges to Louisa's life.
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Hard Times
- An Accurate Retelling of Charles Dickens' Timeless Classic
- Narrated by: Graham Bill
- Length: 41 mins
- Release date: 13-05-11
- Language: English
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Oliver Twist
- By: Gill Tavner, Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Graham Bill
- Length: 29 mins
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One of a series of retellings of classic world literature from publisher Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters and theme, this Real Read also reflects the original author's style and syntax.
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My best version
- By ebenezer scrooge on 17-01-17
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Oliver Twist
- Narrated by: Graham Bill
- Length: 29 mins
- Release date: 04-08-10
- Language: English
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Northanger Abbey
- By: Jane Austen, Gill Tavner
- Narrated by: Sally Welzel
- Length: 40 mins
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This is one of a series of six retellings of Jane Austen's great novels, published by Real Reads. It is true to the original in plot and character, as well as is style and syntax. Real Reads are great introductions to the world's great literature, and enjoyable listens in their own right.... The time has come for an unlikely heroine to have a real adventure.
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Northanger Abbey
- Narrated by: Sally Welzel
- Length: 40 mins
- Release date: 11-08-10
- Language: English
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A Christmas Carol
- An Accurate Retelling of Charles Dickens' Timeless Classic
- By: Charles Dickens, Gill Tavner
- Narrated by: Graham Bill
- Length: 36 mins
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A Christmas Carol is one of a series of retellings of classic literature by publisher Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters and themes, Real Reads also imitate the the original author's style. An intelligent, lively and enjoyable introduction to this classic and much-loved Christmas tale.Miserable old Ebeneezer Scrooge hates Christmas. Can somebody so selfish, so harsh and so horribly lonely ever change his ways? In one terrifying night, poor Scrooge is haunted by four ghosts.
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A Christmas Carol
- An Accurate Retelling of Charles Dickens' Timeless Classic
- Narrated by: Graham Bill
- Length: 36 mins
- Release date: 15-11-11
- Language: English
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Romeo and Juliet
- By: William Shakespeare, Helen Street - adaptation
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 31 mins
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Shakespeare's celebrated tragedy made accessible as drama for younger listeners whilst remaining true to the Bard's verse and vocabulary. What could be worse than falling in love with your enemy? Romeo Montague thinks he's in love until he meets Juliet Capulet. With her, he discovers what true love really feels like. But their two families are bitter rivals, and no one must know about their secret passion. When Romeo kills Juliet's cousin in a brawl, their hopes of happiness seem doomed.
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Romeo and Juliet
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 31 mins
- Release date: 08-05-12
- Language: English
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
- By: Arthur Conan Doyle, Tony Evans
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 37 mins
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Upon the ground around the body were the footprints of a gigantic hound!
When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, his face distorted with shock and horror, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are faced with a sinister and difficult puzzle.
A fearsome creature stalks the wild and barren hills of Dartmoor. Is it a demon from the spirit world? Will it defeat their skill and courage? Who is the tall, mysterious figure seen lurking on the moor at night?
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 37 mins
- Release date: 16-01-15
- Language: English
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A Tale of Two Cities
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Graham Bill
- Length: 47 mins
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"It is a far, far better thing that I do than I have ever done." Sydney Carton is a lawyer who has wasted his abilities and his life. Now he has to make a difficult choice about what is really important to him, which could be a matter of life or death. The French Revolution is running its violent course; lives are ruined as a new France is created. How did the gentle Doctor Manette and his daughter, Lucie, become caught up in France’s struggles?
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A Tale of Two Cities
- Narrated by: Graham Bill
- Length: 47 mins
- Release date: 20-01-15
- Language: English
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The Riddle of the Sands
- By: Erskine Childers, Tony Evans
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 38 mins
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"It seems pretty clear to me that sooner or later we’ll be at war with Germany, whether we like it or not."
Carruthers is looking forward to a relaxing holiday when he sets off for the Baltic Sea. Instead he finds himself at the centre of a complicated and deadly plot. Will Carruthers and his friend, Arthur Davies, discover why the sinister and mysterious Herr Dollman is so interested in their little yacht, the Dulcibella? What does Clara Dollman know about her father’s plans?
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The Riddle of the Sands
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 38 mins
- Release date: 15-01-15
- Language: English
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A Study in Scarlet
- By: Arthur Conan Doyle, Tony Evans
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 35 mins
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When Dr. Watson agrees to share lodgings with Sherlock Holmes, he soon finds himself involved in a shocking and mysterious murder case. What will Holmes discover when he examines the body? There are no marks on the dead man, so why is there so much blood at the scene of the crime? Inspector Lestrade and Inspector Gregson have asked Holmes to help them. But will they listen to his advice?
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A Study in Scarlet
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Series: Sherlock Holmes, Book 1
- Length: 35 mins
- Release date: 15-01-15
- Language: English
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The Thirty Nine Steps
- By: John Buchan, Tony Evans
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 37 mins
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"It wouldn’t be pleasant sharing my flat with a dead body, but there was nothing else I could do."
Richard Hannay is bored with life in London. Then he discovers a horrible crime and finds himself in the middle of a clever and frightening plot. Can he find the proof he needs to save his country from disaster? When Hannay hides out on the wild Scottish moors, will he escape from the dangerous gang that wants to silence him forever? Who can he trust on his journey?
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The Thirty Nine Steps
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 37 mins
- Release date: 15-01-15
- Language: English
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The Sign of the Four
- By: Arthur Conan Doyle, Tony Evans
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 37 mins
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When Miss Mary Morstan is invited to meet a secretive stranger, she asks Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to help her.
Captain Morstan has disappeared from his hotel without a trace. Should Miss Morstan dare to hope that her father is still alive?
What horrible scene awaits the famous detective and his friend when they break down the door to Bartholomew Sholto’s attic room? Who is the man with the wooden leg, and why is he so full of bitterness and hatred?
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Not accurate for gcse learning
- By Anna Bishop on 13-11-18
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The Sign of the Four
- Narrated by: Rob Penman
- Length: 37 mins
- Release date: 15-01-15
- Language: English
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Huckleberry Finn
- By: Mark Twain, Anna Kirwan - adaptation
- Narrated by: Bob Karper
- Length: 43 mins
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Huckleberry Finn is one of a series of retellings of classic literature by publisher Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters, and themes, Real Reads also imitate the original author's style. An intelligent, lively and enjoyable retelling of this classic tale.
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Heavily Shortened Version Missing Much Detail
- By William on 19-02-18
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Huckleberry Finn
- Narrated by: Bob Karper
- Length: 43 mins
- Release date: 21-10-11
- Language: English
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Moby Dick
- By: Herman Melville
- Narrated by: Patrick Howell
- Length: 50 mins
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"‘Breach your last to the sun, Moby Dick!’ cried Ahab. ‘Thy hour and thy harpoon are at hand!’" Why does Captain Ahab look like a man who’s being crucified? How did he come by that hideous scar and the false leg made of a whale’s bone? And why is he obsessed with Moby Dick, the great white whale?Ishmael, the new recruit, has other strange shipmates. There’s Queequeg, for instance, covered in weird tattoos and selling shrunken human heads.
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Moby Dick
- Narrated by: Patrick Howell
- Length: 50 mins
- Release date: 20-01-15
- Language: English
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