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Stormbreaker - the first in the Series

Advantages: Great to listen to in the car
Disadvantages: None

This is an audio book consisting of 4 CD’s and the approx running time is 4 hours 55 minutes. The 4 CD’s are enclosed in one box, making it very handy to carry in the car. The CD’s were bought in WH Smith on an offer for Buy 3 for 2, so I am not sure o ...

mark1961 12.09.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Stormbreaker (Audio Book) - Anthony Horowitz

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Stormbreaker audio book

Advantages: Clear, easy to understand plot
Disadvantages: Could be slightly frightening for younger children (below 6)

This was one of those books which you hear so much publicity about then kick yourself until you listen to it, I bwas browsing my local library when I came across this and decided to give it a try. I am now a Anthony Horowitz fan, it just goes to show! Th ...

helenadollimore 21.04.2005 · Read full review
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The Wicked Uncle read by Guy of Gisborne!

Advantages: It's a wonderfully entertaining story read by a master of vocalisation
Disadvantages: None

Knowing I was going to be driving up to Lancashire, a journey I always dread, I decided to check out what the library had on offer in the way of audio books which I thought would make a change from music or the radio. I glanced at the recordings of Georg ...

ladybracknell 04.12.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Sylvester (Popular Classics) - Georgette Heyer

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A wonderful piece of a forgotten time...

Advantages: Great writing, loveable characters and wonderful plot.
Disadvantages: Different language style may prove a problem

First of all, I have to say, I am a massive fan of Jane Austen. So, you will have to forgive me if I ramble on about how great she is. This is one of the two better known of her book - the other of course being Pride and Prejudice. This isn't because o ...

rosieemma91 03.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Sense and Sensibility (Penguin Classics) - Jane Austen

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