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The Grandest Bookshop in the World
- Narrated by: Meg Dunn
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Pearl and Vally Cole live in a bookshop. And not just any bookshop. In 1893, Cole’s Book Arcade in Melbourne is the grandest bookshop in the world, brimming with every curiosity imaginable. Each day brings fresh delights for the siblings - voice-changing sweets, talking parrots, a new story written just for them by their eccentric father.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-05-2024
This book is just everything and more!!!
This book is like a history lesson and funny story. It was tense but AMAZING in every shape and form!!! Overall will listen to it ten thousand more times and not get sick of it.
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- alexandra Harris
- 22-06-2021
Whimsical wisdom
This is a beautiful story, full of magic and wonder, tackling some big concepts in a sensitive way. I thoroughly enjoyed the reading and the historical context at the end was an added bonus. Well done to Amelia and all. The high praise this book has received is thoroughly deserved.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-08-2021
Great story
Narrator is a little fast at times. But overall ok performance. Was made more interesting by knowing that the Cole family did really exist in Melbourne.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-01-2022
An excellent story
loved the narration and the story. It had great characters and an interesting plot. Especially loved how it was based on real people
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