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  • The Cricket on the Hearth

  • By: Charles Dickens
  • Narrated by: Jim Dale
  • Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (264 ratings)

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The Cricket on the Hearth

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Jim Dale
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Publisher's summary

The holidays are upon us, and this year Audible is very happy to present to our members one of Charles Dickens’ most popular Christmas stories, The Cricket on the Hearth. This holiday classic (original subtitle: “A Fairy Tale of Home”) tells the innocent, picturesque, and charming story of a poor family and their would-be guardian angel; in short, a delightful vision of Victorian Christmas. As always, a great story calls for a great voice, so we’ve brought in legendary actor and record-breaking Audie and Grammy award-winning narrator Jim Dale (The Night Circus). Happy holidays and happy listening!

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Excellent!

Truly lovely story. Superb narration, one of the greatest authors of all time. I’ve listened to hundreds of audiobooks - this was one of my favorites!

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Should have read this many years ago

I have always heard that a cricket on your hearth is good luck but I had never read why until now

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Dickens is always better than the alternative

This is a weaker story of Dickens, but Jim Dale’s performance is remarkable-and bad dickens is still better than nearly everything else!

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Sweet Christmas story

Love this story with all the Dickens surprises. Narrator adds a delightful touch to the story.

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Top form for Dickens

This short stands out nearly as lovely as Christmas Carol. Charming story with many phrases that had me laughing out loud (e.g., morally incorrect direction). Unlike the Chimes, Dickens is having fun here (opening and closing the story with the kettle and the cricket facing off) and interested just in love and no greater themes. Just grand!

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Lovely and heart-warming story with great narration

From the first moments of this tale, I was hooked. I laughed at the language and playful words chosen by Dickens, and revealled in the narrator's jovial voice, What a lovely winter tale to liven up the long dark days.

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Wonderful!

Delightful! Excellent narration! A great little story by an exceptional author. So glad I listened to this charming story.

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Ah, Mr Dickens...he is incomparable.

Such phrasing, such character originality, such depth of humanity, such entertainment in tale-spinning.

Mr Dickens is always an amazement and a delight.

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Wonderful story

White egg, sweet, and wonderful story for a holiday moment. You must Listen and enjoy.

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Absolutely love this story

I don’t know where this story has been all my life but I absolutely love it. The colorful language and beautiful narration is so brilliant. This is an instant new classic for me and one I will listen to over and over.

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