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In dieser charmanten Hörspieladaption des Klassikers von Jerome K. Jerome begleiten die Sprecher der beliebten Serie Die drei ??? – Andreas Fröhlich, Oliver Rohrbeck und Jens Wawrczeck – drei Freunde auf ihrer unvergesslichen Bootstour entlang der Themse. Mit viel Witz, Wortspielerei und britischem Humor erzählen sie von den kleinen und großen Missgeschicken der Reise, die von Pannen, Missverständnissen und skurrilen Begegnungen geprägt ist.

Nothing’s more magical than going down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with Alice. There, in worlds unlike any other ever created, conventional logic is turned upside down and wrong-way round to enchanting effect. Children will love listening to Carroll’s many humorous nonsense verses and meeting such unforgettable characters as the Mad Hatter, the Knave of Hearts who steals some tarts, and the grinning Cheshire Cat (in Alice in Wonderland) and Tweedledee, Tweedledum, Humpty Dumpty, and the Jabberwock (in Through the Looking Glass).

Certain of the great roads going north out of London continue far into the country a sort of attenuated and interrupted spectre of a street, with great gaps in the building, but preserving the line. Here will be a group of shops, followed by a fenced field or paddock, and then a famous public-house, and then perhaps a market garden or a nursery garden, and then one large private house, and then another field and another inn, and so on.

Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant listeners. Little girls, especially, love following the adventures of the four March sisters - Meg, Beth, Amy, and most of all, the tomboy, Jo - as they experience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, of growing up. This simpler version captures all the charm and warmth of the original.

A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young listeners to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible tale of ingenuity.

"I Rynkeby præstegård, ikke langt fra Kerteminde på Fyn, levede for mange år siden to mus. Det forstår sig, der levede da også i præstegården både præst og præstekone, karle og piger, køer og heste, ænder og gæs; men om alle disse beboere her jeg ikke meget at fortælle, da jeg kun har hørt lidt om, hvad de andre foretog sig, og hvordan de kom ud af dem med hverandre. Min historie er om to mus." K.H. Withs klassiske fortælling om musene i Rynkeby præstegård er en hyggelig og sød historie, der er blevet læst af og for børn siden 1866.

Durante la ricreazione, i ragazzi della scuola costruiscono un nascondiglio il cui ingresso è riservato solamente a chi conosce la parola d'ordine. Giulia, con un po' di insistenza, riesce a farsela rivelare e la sussurra poi alle sue migliori amiche, Klara e Rosa. Anche Maria vorrebbe giocare, peccato che questa parola d'ordine sia un'offesa nei suoi confronti... per evitare di farla rimanere male, Klara decide di non svelargliela. Sopraffatta da un senso di emarginazione, però, Maria si ribella e accende un animato litigio. Riusciranno le amiche a fare pace?

Black Beauty is the classic horse story, a beautiful and touching tale told by the title character himself. Set in Victorian London, it follows Beauty's life and changing fortunes as he moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters new experiences and new friends who reveal their own histories, the story quietly paints a fascinating portrait of how animals were treated during that era.

Poor Sara Crewe. Once upon a time her beloved father pampered and adored her. But ever since he died, leaving her alone and penniless, she's been caught in the cruel clutches of Miss Minchin, the headmistress at the Select Seminary for Young Ladies, where Sara once studied. But no matter how terrible things get, Sara always has her imagination and goodness of heart to carry her through. This timeless tale of a poor orphan has won children's hearts for a century - and continues to be a favorite.

A version of H.G. Wells' chilling tale of alien invasion that every child can enjoy. It begins as the sky lights up with bright cylinders from Mars that look like falling stars - and continues as the Martians emerge from their vessels with machines of fire and deadly smoke.

Dumas’ famous musketeers return in another exciting swashbuckler. And this time, Aramis is embarking on the most perilous mission of all: to depose King Louis XIV and put his twin brother, Philip, on the throne instead. Since childhood, Philip has been hidden away so no one would know of his existence - but Aramis believes that he would be the superior ruler. Is Aramis right...or is he making a deadly mistake?

This sparkling sequel to the beloved Little Women follows the grown-up and married Jo, mistress of Plumfield, a school for boys (and a few girls, too). The fun begins with a new arrival, Nat Blake; it is through his eyes that we first meet Plumfield’s lively residents and experience the cheerful confusion that reigns in the welcoming home. Fans of the first book will happily greet these wonderful characters...and renew their acquaintance with such old favorites as Laurie and Meg.

All for one and one for all! That's the rallying cry of the Musketeers - guards of the French King - and the call to adventure for young listeners enjoying their first taste of Dumas' classic swashbuckler. Aramis, Athos, Porthos, and the not-quite-yet Musketeer D'Artagnan use their wits and their swords to battle an evil Cardinal, the traitorous Milady, and other enemies of the French court.

This collection of 35 short poems was first published in 1927, and is a sequel to When We Were Very Young, which was the first anthology of verse dealing with the domestic adventures of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh.