A. Chinn
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The Wind in the Willows
- By: Kenneth Grahame
- Narrated by: Elaine Wise
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 51
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Story5 out of 5 stars 50
Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a delightful children's book that captures the attention of listeners of all ages. Set in England, Grahame brings animals to life for an adventure full of mishaps and lessons. One of the main characters in the story, Mole, befriends the water vole, Rat. Together, they explore the beautiful landscape of England by boat and eventually leading to a visit with Toad.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great performance of a classic
- By Eric on 06-03-17
- The Wind in the Willows
- By: Kenneth Grahame
- Narrated by: Elaine Wise
Excellent narration
Reviewed: 05-10-20
The narrator Elaine Wise gives so much character to each different animal and you get a real sense she herself is amused when someone is chuckling - the story is often humourous. When they are in the wild wood and it's supposed to be scary, it is indeed. Also Toad is an extreme personality and this narrator does not hold back when giving expression to his nutty passions. So I would highly recommend this version of The Wind in the Willows; full of feeling; I loved it.
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The Boy in the Dress
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: David Walliams, Matt Lucas
- Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this audiobook.... Charming, surprising and hilarious - David Walliams' beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike. Now David teams up with Matt Lucas to produce an audiobook with a difference. Read by two of the brightest stars in sketch comedy, this lavish production brings the hilarious voices behind Little Britain to your nearest earphones.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very pleasantly surprised
- By anita on 10-19-12
- The Boy in the Dress
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: David Walliams, Matt Lucas
Boringly fatphobic
Reviewed: 05-28-18
I'm just sick of books that set up fat people as the villains or persistently associate fatness with negative personal traits or immorality, ranging from sloppy dressing through laziness, to downright malevolence. We turned this book off pretty quickly once we realised Walliams was going to be making endless mileage out of the lead character's fat father. It's a boring and unimaginative way to get your laughs, and also unkind. Not into it. Next!
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