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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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I loved the qualitys of everyone all so unique in their own special superb way !!!🌞

probably widow Meldrum always changing ! 🌞l

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We loved it and great narrator! We are so immersed it was like it was happening around us - 7 & 9 year old

Excellent!

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my daughter read it at 11 and it's her favourite book! and she REALLY likes books

best book in the world

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A very interesting, captivating and intriguing story between two worlds. The performance was fantastic, bringing each character to life. I truly enjoyed it!

What a fun adventure!

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Excellent narration of an exciting adventure story which inspired “The Hobbit”.
Full of fun characters and exciting journeys. Highly recommended. Enjoyable for both children and adults

Great adventure story

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Love ever bit of this beautifully narrated tale
I will re listen with pen and paper to write down the most outstanding outrageous ourself numerous alliteration
I ever came across

Linguists delight

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Fantastic story, devine narration, great fun for children of all ages. All the characters had clear and unique sounding voices, Stephen Fry, the silver tongue, really excels at storytelling!

Top notch

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