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  • Fifty Famous Stories Retold

  • By: James Baldwin
  • Narrated by: Cliff Roles
  • Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (62 ratings)

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Fifty Famous Stories Retold

By: James Baldwin
Narrated by: Cliff Roles
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Publisher's summary

Legendary tales of the lives of famous people and historic episodes. Of these 50 stories, some have historical value, some are useful as giving point to certain great moral truths, and others are intended only to amuse. A few of these stories are from very ancient sources and are current in the literature of many lands, while many of more recent origin have come to us through the ballads and folk tales of the English people. Nearly all are frequently alluded to in poetry and prose.
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Great narrator!

We've listened to this over and over since my oldest child was just 5! It is a family favorite. The stories are delightful and I really appreciate the enthusiasm and skill of the narrator!

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Great old stories!

Listened to this on Audible. Most of these are very short. They are good to let my children's book clubs listen to and discuss.

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Kids Love the Stories

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James and Cliff hit a home run with this production. My kids, 6 & 4, love listening before bed.

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Amazing Fun

This is amazing amazing amazing amazing
I loved these stories as they are all true facts
Such feats people accomplish

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Historical Info from James Baldwin.

I would not have listened if it was not written by James Baldwin. It was interesting from a historical perspective.

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