AuthorJess Butterworth
NarratorRina Punwani
Duration4h 16m
CategoriesChildren's Fiction
Key StageKS2
PublisherOrion
VersionUnabridged
The Last Bear meets The Life of Pi in this beautifully written survival story set on a Cambodian island, following a ship-wrecked girl named Lark, and a baby gibbon who becomes her companion. Together, they must evade poachers and find their way home. 'If you're reading this, hopefully you've come to rescue me. My name is Lark Taylor, and I've been shipwrecked on an island. The last mainland I was on was Cambodia, miles and miles away from home...' When Lark's mum takes her family with her on a research trip to Cambodia, Lark never expects that she'll end up stranded on a deserted island, with no one but a baby gibbon for company. But that's exactly what happens. Lost and with no idea how to survive in the jungle, Lark must learn the ways of the wild from the gibbon. And in return, try to help the gibbon find her way home...
Running on the Roof of the World
Author: Jess Butterworth
Author Jess Butterworth
Narrator Rameet Rauli
Duration 4h 8m
Join 12-year-old Tash and her best friend Sam in a story of adventure, survival and hope, set in the vivid Himalayan landscape of Tibet and India. Filled with friendship, love and courage, this young girl's thrilling journey to save her parents is an ideal listen for children aged 9-12. There are two words that are banned in Tibet. Two words that c...
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Author: Jess Butterworth
Author Jess Butterworth
Narrator Rameet Rauli
Duration 4h 42m
A vivid, warm and atmospheric adventure set in the mountains of India, about a girl who is determined to protect the wild leopards of the mountain from poachers. Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell. I thought we'd live here forever...but then, I thought Mum would be here forever, too. When Ruby's dad uproots her from Australia to set up a hotel i...
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