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Mister Cleghorn’s Seal

By: Judith Kerr
Narrated by: Bill Nighy
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An exquisite new story to delight readers young and old, from a much-loved writer.

This heartfelt dramatisation is voiced by award-winning British actor Bill Nighy, with an afterword recorded by Judith herself.

What do you do if you find an abandoned seal pup on a rock in the middle of the sea? Well, take it home with you to your flat, of course.

At least that’s what Mr Albert Cleghorn thought, though perhaps he hadn’t considered all the complications…

This is the story of what then happened to Mr Cleghorn and Charlie the seal in their determination to find a home for Charlie and, incidentally, happiness for them both.

Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, Mister Cleghorn’s Seal is a classic in the making from the inimitable Judith Kerr.

Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Classics Literature & Fiction Funny Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

“Kerr's delicate line drawings are full of expression and the story is enchanting.” Daily Mail

“Heartwarming.” Metro

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“It bears all her trademarks, lively illustration, a cheerful blend of the everyday and the fantastic… A deeply poignant yet ultimately uplifting tale…” Giulia Rhode, Sunday Express

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