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The Book of Dragons, Volume 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 141min
Evelyn Nesbit creates a fantasy world with friendly dragons, mean dragons, colorful dragons and even baby dragons! Find out if the princess gets rescued by her true love. Can the young king save his subjects from the hungry dragon he accidentally released? Enjoy Evelyn Nesbit's fabulous series of short stories beloved by children for over a hundred years. The stories include: 1. The Book of Beasts 2. Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger 3. The Deliverers of Their Country 4. The Ice Dragon, or Do as You are Told Edith Nesbit (1858 – 1924) was a British novelist, poet and magazine editor. Often called the "Queen of Children's literature", Nesbit published over 50 books for children, establishing a new genre. Generally, Nesbit's characters are real children in realistic environments, embarking on fantasy adventures with magical creatures, influencing the work of later writers like CS Lewis and JK Rowling. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/alca/000030/bk_alca_000030_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Tickets for the Ark
'A fascinating read for anyone interested in the future of the planet' Adam Hart, author and BBC science presenterOur planet hasn't seen the current rate of extinction since the demise of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, and global conservation efforts are failing to halt this. As a society, we face choices which will determine the fate of Earth's estimated 8.7 million species, including humans. As wildlife declines, conservation needs to make trade-offs. But what should we conserve and why?Are we wrong to love bees and hate wasps? Are native species more valuable than newcomers (aka invasives)? Should some animals be culled to protect others, and what do we want the 'natural world' to look like? There are many surprising answers in Rebecca Nesbit's lively, stimulating book, which sows the seeds of a debate we urgently need to have.- Shop: buecher
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The Story of the Treasure Seekers, Hörbuch, Digital, 262min
The Story of the Treasure Seekers is a novel by Edith Nesbit. It depicts the story of Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel, and Horace Octavius (H. O.) Bastable, and their efforts to assist their widowed father and recover the fortunes of their family. Through magic or complex creative play, the children face dangers that they overcome through pluck. The notable feature of Nesbit's stories is the depiction of the realistic arguments and faults of the children. The story is told from a child's point of view. Language: English. Narrator: Alice Marti. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/edel/011177/bk_edel_011177_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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New Treasure Seekers, Hörbuch, Digital, 210min
This is the third in Edith Nesbit's ever-popular 'Treasure Seekers' series, after The Treasure Seekers and The Wouldbegoods. This classic children's tale brings back the much-loved characters of Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel and H.O. Bastable as they stumble into yet more comic adventures. Teresa Gallagher read the previous two books in this highly praised series and returns to recount more japes in her colourful array of children's voices. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Teresa Gallagher. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/naxo/000535/bk_naxo_000535_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Tales from The Book of Dragons , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 61min
When young Lionel is whisked from his nursery one morning and crowned king, he becomes fascinated by the forbidden Book of Beasts in the palace library. But when a real red dragon escapes from the pages and wreaks havoc on the kingdom, Lionel has to act fast to make things right. But how? Edith Nesbit's entertaining stories found a fan in J.K. Rowling, and with good reason. Like Harry Potter, these selections from The Book of Dragons are full of just the right mix of magic, adventure, and everyday life. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tavia Gilbert. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/pltl/000008/bk_pltl_000008_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Story of the Amulet, Hörbuch, Digital, 157min
The trilogy of Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, and The Story of the Amulet, all involving the same family and their encounters with the magical being The Psammead, proved one of the most popular of Edith Nesbit's books. This text centers around the purchase of an ancient amulet that can grant them their heart's desire - the return of their parents - but which first sets them on a journey through time to ancient Babylon, Egypt, and Atlantis. Anna Bentinck's engaging reading captures the excitement and tension of the text. Language: English. Narrator: Anna Bentinck. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/naxo/000393/bk_naxo_000393_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Five Children and It, Hörbuch, Digital, 65min
Robert, Anthea, Jane, Cyril and the Lamb are on holiday at the White House, a beautiful place on the edge of a hill with a chalk quarry one side and a gravel-pit on the other. Before they have even been there a week, they make an amazing discovery. Digging in the gravel-pit, they find a fairy! The Psammead is brown, furry, fat and shaped like a spider- as well as being very old, and very grumpy. But most importantly, the creature can grant wishes, and the children are soon having the most wonderful adventures... An abridged reading by Lynda Bellingham of E. Nesbit's classic tale. Language: English. Narrator: Lynda Bellingham. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bbcw/006039/bk_bbcw_006039_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Railway Children, Hörbuch, Digital, 139min
When Roberta, Peter and Phyllis's father is arrested for a crime he did not commit and they have to start a new life in the country, they fear the happy times are gone forever. Little do they expect the exciting adventures and the new friends that await them. By the end they have learned more about life and themselves than they had ever dreamed possible. This full-cast, dramatized version of E. Nesbit's children's classic delightfully brings to life the adventures of The Railway Children.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Eve Karpf, Delia Paton. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/naxo/000118/bk_naxo_000118_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Railway Children , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 401min
Edith Nesbit's classic story of three children whose lives are turned upside down when their father suddenly goes away and they have to move to the country. They are captivated by the local railway and make friends with the local station staff and the old gentleman who travels daily on the train.The children experience all kinds of adventures, but the biggest adventure is the one which they do not even understand themselves... the reason for their father's absence and the mysterious quest to bring him home. A captivating story for all ages. The Railway Children, published in book form in 1906 and never out of print since, has a special and enduring place in British children's literature. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Cathy Dobson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/redd/000067/bk_redd_000067_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Book of Dragons , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 279min
Dragons of every size, color, and temperament reside in this delightful collection of clever tales by Edith Nesbit. There are dragons big, small, friendly, and fierce. Let our family of narrators lead you on a journey of discovery and wonder. This collection includes one of Nesbit's stories not included in the original, "The Last of the Dragons." Stories included are:"The Books of Beasts" "Uncle James or The Purple Stranger""The Deliverers of Their Country""The Ice Dragon""The Island of the Nine Whirlpools""The Dragon Tamers""The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold""Kind Little Edmund""The Last of the Dragons" ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: James Killavey, Cindy Killavey, Brian Killavey, Kevin Killavey, LaTonya Free. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/jimc/001125/bk_jimc_001125_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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