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  The Castaways of Disappointment...

  Charles Eyre, H. Escott-Inman

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  The Castaways of Disappointment Island is a true story, though lately out of print and in danger of being lost. This audiobook edition revives the survival story of Charles Eyre, who in 1907 was working as apprentice sailor—a dangerous if exciting vocation in those days. 
  Caught in a storm one night, The Dundonald sank after hitting the rocky coastline of a tiny subantarctic island known as Disappointment Island—arguably the dingiest bit of rock in the Auckland Islands archipelago, or Motu Maha (“Many Islands”) in Māori. This volcanic archipelago lies 500 km below Aotearoa New Zealand. 
  Twelve on-board The Dundonald drowned during sinking, 7 March 1907, including the captain and the captain’s son Jimmy, who accompanied his father on a sea voyage for the sake of his health. Jimmy was about to turn sixteen, three days later. 
  But Charles Eyre, alongside another fourteen sailors, were in their prime. These sailors were strong from manual labour. They made it to shore, though barely. The survivors had no choice but to wait for a passing government steamship to rescue them. And for seven long months they eked out a sorry existence, subsisting on mollymawk flesh, seal meat, seaweed and "root". They wintered over while wearing barely any clothes in a subantarctic climate where fog rarely lifts, sun rarely shines and where torrents of rain left them semi-permanently soaked to the skin. 
  After eventually returning to London, Charles Eyre told his tale to children’s author and Reverend Herbert Escott Inman, who crafted it into a children’s adventure novel, retaining much of the conversational style of Charles—a lively and upbeat character. This classic survival story remains a harrowing page-turner.  
  For modern readers, this story offers fascinating insight into a snapshot of maritime history—an era which ended soon after this story did, as the world headed into the first of two World Wars, and the Golden Age of Sail drew to a close.

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  A Snow Day for Amos McGee

  Philip C. Stead

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  A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times-bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten. A Snow Day for Amos McGee features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun!“Charles Everett's deep-voiced narration gives a storyteller's tone to this audiobook. His voice combines with bright, cheery music to welcome listeners into the third tale of elderly zookeeper Amos and his animal friends.”—AudioFileAmos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the season. When snow in the forecast never arrives, he decides to head home and hope it comes another day. But when overnight a surprise snowfall blankets the town in fluffy white, what shall his lovable squad of animals do? Visit Amos and play in the snow, of course!Amos and his familiar companions are back for this delightfully snowy tale—the latest follow-up to the Caldecott Medal winner A Sick Day for Amos McGee.A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press

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  Jupiter Rising - The Celestial...

  Christopher Allen

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  JUPITER RISING – THE CELESTIAL CHRONICLES 
  Book 2 of 6  The Centaur's Prophecy 
  This story is summarized as follows: 
  In The Centaur’s Prophecy, Dr. Minerva Voss deciphers a star-map leading to Enceladus, where the last Sagittari centaur, Chiron, reveals a dire truth: Jove imprisons Nyx, a void entity now breaking free. The Syndicate, led by Darius Kane, attacks, seeking to weaponize this power. Chiron imprints Minerva with celestial runes, showing her visions of a cosmic arrow—the only weapon capable of sealing Nyx. As the Library collapses, Minerva’s team escapes, pursued by Kane’s centaur-hybrid drones. The runes guide them toward the Horsehead Nebula, where the arrow is hidden. With the Syndicate closing in and Nyx’s corruption spreading, Minerva must master her new connection to the Sagittari or risk annihilation. The hunt for the arrow becomes a race against time, blending ancient mythology and interstellar warfare, setting the stage for a battle that will decide humanity’s fate.  
  This is the second of six audiobooks in the series, the next will become available in the very near future and I do hope you enjoy this second instalment, and it's only $3, all subsequent will remain at that price. 
  I have worked very hard and meticulously to provide you with an enjoyable experience, the initial opening credit music which does run to approximately 2 1/2 minutes and prepares you for the start, synthesizer, bass and cymbals in a soul/funk form. The closing music ends the tale on a darker tone and at about 2 minutes and the same musical instruments, genre and industrial/fearful mood but with more caution added.  
  The story itself runs to about 15 minutes and is narrated in my own voice.  
  I do hope you enjoy this audiobook and let me know what you think, there are a lot more to come! 
  Christopher Allen     -      At your service

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  Children's Stories

  Hans Christian Andersen, Johnny...

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  Let your little ones enter the world of imagination, with this collection of delightfully entertaining children’s stories. Perfect for your Bedtime routine, or that long car trip, or for that much needed Quiet Time.

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  Short Kids Stories for the Car -...

  Hans Christian Andersen, Peter...

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  Turn every car ride into a magical storytelling adventure!
   
  This delightful collection of short, calming stories is perfect for keeping little listeners entertained and relaxed on the go. From gentle animal tales to dreamy bedtime-style adventures, each story is designed to spark imagination and soothe restless minds—whether you're on a quick trip to the store or a long road journey.
   
  With easy-to-follow narratives and heartwarming characters, Short Kids Stories for the Car is the perfect travel companion for young explorers. So buckle up, press play, and let the storytelling begin!
  
    Ideal for ages 2–7
    Short and engaging stories, perfect for car rides
    Gentle, soothing narratives to create a peaceful atmosphere
  
   
  Because happy kids make happy travels!

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  The Little Seed … Who Didn't...

  Monty Lord

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  From the bestselling author of the 'Bizarre Laws of the UK' book series. The Little Seed Who Didn’t Give Up is an empowering story about a little seed who wanted to grow up big and strong just like all the other plants. 
  In this childrens picture book, our little hero, the seed, was determined to never give up. He quickly learned how to be resilient in the face of adversity. He soon realised that no matter what challenges it faced, it would always be just fine. 
  Teach your children the importance of being resilient in the face of adversity and the little obstacles that life throws at you. 
  This book is part of the ‘Resilience’ series of books published to help guide children through their early years and raise awareness of children's rights. 
  ‘The Little Seed Who Didn’t Give Up’ is intended for children of primary school age (ages 3-8yrs). We warmly recommend it to parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children.

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