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The Little Prince

By: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Michael Morpurgo
Narrated by: Richard E. Grant, Michael Morpurgo
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Read by Richard E. Grant, with an introduction read by Michael Morpurgo.

If a little fellow comes along, if he laughs, if he has golden hair, and if he never answers questions, then you will know who he is.

He is the Little Prince, the mysterious, innocent and beautiful boy who appears to a pilot stranded in the desert and makes an extraordinary request. He has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world since his story first appeared in 1943, written down by an aristocratic French aviator who soon after disappeared during a flight across the sea. The Little Prince journeys to our planet from his home among the stars, encountering all sorts of benighted grown-ups along the way, and a fox, who teaches him how to see the important things in life. But the Prince has left behind a flower growing on his star, a rose which is his treasure and his burden, and before long he must return to it.

Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse, has translated what is for him 'one of the greatest stories ever written' so that more English readers might discover the joy of reading this enchanting fable. The Little Prince is a story for everyone, for children and grown-up children, for kings, geographers and lamp-lighters, even for the very serious and the very wise.

©1943 Antoine de Saint-Exupery (P)2018 Random House Audiobooks Classics Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Royalty Science Fiction & Fantasy Magic Heartfelt Feel-Good

Critic Reviews

The pilot who wrote the story of The Little Prince died long ago, but the fictional pilot, who told the story, is as alive today as he was decades ago, along with his Prince, the fox, the rose, the snake and the laughing stars, ringing bells that fill the clear nights with voices of the heart. In my mind’s eye, the stars only become more brilliant, their music more clear. They are signalling that they are here to stay, not just for French readers, but for readers all around the world – for the readers who have the eyes to see, the ears to listen and the courage to imagine (Azar Nafisi)
The Little Prince will shine upon children with a sidewise gleam. It will strike them in some place that is not the mind and glow there until the time comes for them to comprehend it (P.L. Travers, author of 'Mary Poppins')
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The second half of the book oh my god. I almost cried listening haha. Great book. Great narrator. Easy to follow. Lots of wisdom.

Chills all over my body

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One of the most beautiful book I have ever read. Making me laugh and cry at myself. Will never look at life the same way.

Cried my eyes out

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Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince is an excellent critique of humanity through the eyes of a child. Richard E. Grant’s narration, coupled with the literary choices of Morpurgo in his translation make it a most enjoyable listen!

Deeply analytical yet equally entertaining

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I never get sick of reading or listening to this magical book. Always find something new to learn from it.

one of the best book ever.

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what a gorgeous story. it amazes me how well I connect with this book, in such a strange and abstract way. just beautiful.

and the narrator did a fantastic job. thank you so much for producing this. ☺

absolutely beautiful.

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Great translation by Morpurgo and awesome narration by Richard Grant. Thank you, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, for such a beautiful timeless children's book (and for grown-ups who haven't forgotten). So touching, troubling and captivating. And because it captivated me, parting ways with the book was sad. There were tears. I listened just one chapter a day. To make it last as long as could. It made me miss my dad. He had a hard copy of this book when I was little. He taught me to look at the stars and told me the names of constellations. He taught me to look at things and at people with the eyes of my heart and see the goodness. This is a story about friendship, life, death and above all, about paying attention, spending time on what matters. Good night, dad. He, who was always a little boy trapped in a man's body, with all his sweetness and vulnerability, but also stubbornness. You are my little prince.

Classic at its best

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I recommend this book for adults too. beautifully read. Has lovely philosophy and morals. AAA+.

Wow such a beautiful book.

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The book generated an awareness, kindness and positive messages. I too will think differently when I look at the stars and think of the little Prince 🤴
Loved the Narrator

Priorities of life

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really beautiful story and welcome reminder of the important things in life. A joy to spend an afternoon with The Little Prince.

beautiful story for the ages

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charming imaginative morality tale wonderfully told. it takes one back to being a child again

To become a child again

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