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The Marvellous Land of Snergs

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The Marvellous Land of Snergs

By: E. A. Wyke-Smith
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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A brand new, funny and quirky story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith's classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. A lost classic - updated in a more contemporary voice. A delightful tale of orphans tricked by an evil witch and rescued by the warm-hearted Snergs.

At the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children, Pip and Flora are in trouble. Running away with their dog they discover the Marvellous Land of Snergs, a magical world of cinnamon bears and scrumptious feasts - but also one of vegan ogres, disgraced jesters and dastardly Kelps, with a villain dressed entirely in purple....

Soon their only friend is forgetful but lovable snerg, Gorbo. He will lead them home - if they can decide where home really is and if Gorbo can remember how to get there.

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Delightful Story • Wonderfully Clever Language • Wonderful Narration • Lighthearted Pleasant Tale • Charming Fun Book
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I really enjoyed this story! I hope there will be other books about the Snergs and their adventures!

More Snergs!

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I loved this book! Admittedly, I caught some blatant thievery from Lord Of The Rings and Harry Potter, but I didn't care. it's was a wholesome, cute, and enchanting story

Wholesome and Whimsical

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This is a delightful story and it is narrated by the gifted, exceptionally talented and handsome Saint Fry;Patron Saint of Mankind, Devourer of Ill-Will, Harbinger of Joy, Laughter and Compassion.

I enjoyed the light-hearted, pleasant story very much and highly recommend it to others if they’re in the mood for such a tale.

Stephen Fry, Saint of Mankind

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It was a sweet story of adventure and friendship and it is a great family read!

I can see how this influenced Hobbits

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The whole family loved this one! mischievious orphans, goofy fantastical animals, loveable Snergs, and a terrible witch kept the story cavorting right along for the kids, and wonderfully clever language kept the adults chuckling. Stephen Fry read this story award-winningly, the total package was truly charming.

woderful

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It is a very good book. The action starts very quickly. I liked the Snergs.

Kid review

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I love Stephen Fry’s voice! The story was wonderful. I would recommend this book to adults and children alike.

Excellent!

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I loved it. Reminiscent of Phantom Tollbooth meets whimsy. Stephen Fry is a genius reader.

a delightful romp through fantasy

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Excellent performance of a very good and fun tale. Not for young children. Highly recommend.

Delightful

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Rewriting a classic can easily turn out to be a disaster. But this modern version is a near-perfection, I can’t find harsh words for it. Stephen Fry’s wonderful, first-rate narration makes it even better. I think NO narrator could have done it more beautifully. The notion alone is unbearable. Magic is the word I can justifiably use to describe his narration.

Stephen Fry the Magic Narrator

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