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The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray
Author: Chris Wooding
Author Chris Wooding
Narrator Oliver Clement
Duration 11h 40m
Set in an alternative London which was heavily bombed by German airships, monstrous creatures known as wych-kin prey on terrified citizens. At the heart of the city is the beautiful, vulnerable and enigmatic Alaizabel Cray - key to the ultimate evil. Winner of the Nestle Smarties Book Prize Silver Award.
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Author: Phillip Ingram
Author Phillip Ingram
Narrator Robin Houston
Duration 2h 30m
This GCSE text focuses on the history of Russia and the USSR from 1905-1991. It covers the decline of the Tsarist regime, the revolutions of 1917, the civil war, the influence of Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin, the Cold War, and the end of the Communist rule. A Cambridge University Press title.
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Citizenship In Focus: Democracy In Action
Author: Simon Foster
Author Simon Foster
Narrator Fergus Mcclelland
Duration 2h 15m
This audio book gives a clear and balanced picture of how the UK is governed at local, regional, national and European levels. It also provides an introduction to the broader politics of how individuals can bring about change in society. A HarperCollins title.
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Citizenship In Focus: The Citizen and the Law
Author: Keith West
Author Keith West
Narrator Robin Houston
Duration 2h 20m
Simple, direct and accessible information on Britain's laws, and on how the courts, police and prison services operate. This audio book also encourages students to consider what could be changed to make society more equal and more just. A HarperCollins title.
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Author: Robert Cormier
Author Robert Cormier
Narrator Lorne Magory
Duration 2h 25m
Maimed and disfigured whilst fighting in the Second World War, Francis Cassavant must hide both his face and identity when he returns home to Frenchtown, USA, for his past holds a bitter secret.
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Author: Jane Shuter
Author Jane Shuter
Narrator Robin Houston
Duration 1h 42m
This audiobook is part of the Heinemann Secondary History Project. It looks at the economic boom in the 1920s, the causes and consequences of the Wall Street crash, and the success and failure of the New Deal. It covers topics on GCSE Modern World History syllabuses. A Heinemann Educational title.
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Romeo and Juliet - Smartpass Study Guide
Author: William Shakespeare
Author William Shakespeare
Narrator Various
Duration 5h
A study guide to 'Romeo and Juliet'. The play's commentary focuses on themes, language, imagery and Shakespeare's most beautiful use of poetry to express the fated teenagers' love and tragic end.
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Author: Nicky Singer
Author Nicky Singer
Narrator Stephen Kemble
Duration 6h 15m
Selected members of Robert's class are chosen to visit the elderly residents of Mayfield Rest Home - to interact with them and to find out about their lives. Robert's main enemy at school, Jonathan Niker, may think them all 'vegetables', but Robert's own buried personality is slowly unearthed by Edith Sorrel - a prickly and enigmatic resident who s...
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Author: Benjamin Zephaniah
Author Benjamin Zephaniah
Narrator The Author, Peter Kenny
Duration 4h 25m
After suffering severe facial injuries in a joyriding accident, Martin must adjust to living with his new appearance, and to coping with the changing and sometimes discriminatory attitudes of those around him. This audio book also features an exclusive commentary by the author, in which he discusses what inspired him to write the book.
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Author: Benjamin Zephaniah
Author Benjamin Zephaniah
Narrator The Author, Peter Kenny
Duration 6h 10m
Life is not safe for Alem, His father is Ethiopian, his mother Eritrean - and with both countries at war, he is welcome in neither place. So his father does an astonishing thing, which at first appears callous, but is in fact the ultimate gift of love from a parent to a child. This audio book also features an exclusive commentary by the author, in...
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Henry V - Smartpass Study Guide
Author: Smartpass
Author Smartpass
Narrator Various
Duration 6h 55m
A study guide to Henry V with expert analysis, commentary, historical and social background, study and exam strategies.
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Author: Malorie Blackman
Author Malorie Blackman
Narrator Felix Dexter
Duration 3h 45m
VIMS - the Virtual Interactive Mobile System - is the creation of Dominic's scientist mum. And it's amazing. An artificial intelligence masterpiece controlled by a single glove and a special pair of glasses, it can disarm a car bomb, search through underground pipes - even hold a baby. But when VIMS attacks violently and without warning, Dominic re...
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An Inspector Calls - Smartpass Study Guide
Author: Smartpass
Author Smartpass
Narrator Various
Duration 5h 15m
Peel away the layers of J. B. Priestley's complex drama (book number 8120) to appreciate this powerful play, wrapped up in the genre of a gripping detective story, to truly understand that 'We don't live alone, we are members of one body.' This audiobook contains comprehensive analysis, commentary, historical and social background, study and exam s...
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Author: Alex Shearer
Author Alex Shearer
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 3h
No more chocolate! The government has closed down all the burger bars and chip shops in the country and is striving to build a happier and healthier population. But have they gone too far? Huntly and his friend Smudge think so, and together with local shopkeeper Mrs Bubby, the boys devise a cunning plan to restore freedom, justice and chocolate for...
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Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School
Author: Frank Richards
Author Frank Richards
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 3h
William George Bunter - Billy to his friends (and enemies) - is up to his usual pranks, falling asleep in class, stealing jam and cake from other boys' lockers, chalking rude things on the blackboard and failing to turn up for cricket. When finally threatened with expulsion, will he be redeemed by his final adventure?
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Author: Hilaire Belloc
Author Hilaire Belloc
Narrator Martin Jarvis, Rosalind Ayres
Duration 1h 10m
A much-loved classic for children and adults alike, this collection of poems is a truly unforgettable book of moral instruction. Take heed from the lessons learnt by Matilda, who told lies and was burned to death, Jim, who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion, and Rebecca, who slammed doors for fun and perished miserably...
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Author: Alan Garner
Series: Alderley, Book 1
Author Alan Garner
Narrator Philip Madoc
SeriesAlderley, Book 1
Duration 6h 19m
Exploring Alderley Edge in Cheshire, Colin and Susan are rescued from sinister creatures by a wizard, Cadellin Silverbrow, who takes them to Funindelve, where over 140 knights lie in enchanted sleep. Fundindelve was guarded by strong magic, magic that was sealed within Firefrost, the Weirdstone of Brisingamen - which Cadellin has lost. Colin and Su...
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Tales From A Not-so-popular Party Girl
Author: Rachel Renée Russell
Series: Dork Diaries, Book 2
Author Rachel Renée Russell
Narrator Lana Quintal
SeriesDork Diaries, Book 2
Duration 2h 56m
Dork Diaries follows eighth grader Nikki Maxwell as she chronicles through text and sketches her move to a snooty new school; her epic battle with her mom for an iPhone; her enthusiasm for drawing and art; and a love/hate fascination with the new school's queen bee, a girl named Mackenzie, who becomes Nikki's rival in a schoolwide art competition....
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator David Tennant
Duration 14m
Celebrated actor David Tennant reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, a one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina.
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The Brave Tin Soldier and Other Fairy Tales
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Various
Duration 59m
Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain's most well-known actors. 'The Brave Tin Soldier' read by David Tennant: A one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina. 'Thumbelina' read by Anne-Marie Duff: A tiny but beautiful girl grows from a b...
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Narrator Derek Jacobi
Duration 15m
Award-winning actor Sir Derek Jacobi reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, an emperor is promised a special suit of clothes by a pair of tailors.
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