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Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot.

It's a whole new school year, and Joey Pigza is determined to leave his wired ways in the past and be the paying attention, focused, straight-A student he believes he can be. But seated next to him is Bean, a new girl who is in foster care and who happens to have many of the same attention issues Joey has. From day one, Joey can see all the parallels in their behavior, and he's worried that her hyperactive secret sauce is going to tarnish his year.

Joey Pigza is a boy with big ideas and a heart bigger than his best friend in the whole world—Pablo, his loving chihuahua. Joey returns in a second Audible Original, this time to help rescue all the local dogs that need good homes and to help the animal shelter get the word out about their “Pets Make People Better” adoption event. But in a twist of fate, his own beloved chihuahua, Pablo, has been sent to keep Joey’s mother company in jail to help make her a better person!

The abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Jack London's haunting classic, White Fang, read by the actor William Hootkins, star of Star Wars, Batman and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Born in the wilds of the freezing cold Yukon, White Fang - half-dog, half-wolf - is the only animal in the litter...

Born in the unforgiving wilderness of the Yukon Territory of Canada, White Fang, a fierce wolfdog shunned by his adoptive family, fights tooth and nail to survive amongst brutal beasts, wolves and hunter men. But when he's shown unexpected kindness from Weedon Scott, a man who takes White Fang in after rescuing him from a dog-fighting ring, he slowly begins to change. The once ferocious and aggressive White Fang becomes gentler, discovering that loyalty and love can tame even the wildest of hearts.

Super-clever Jack, the coolest dog in the world, gets to try different jobs a dog can do. After having had a pretty special job in Africa looking after orphaned chimps at a sanctuary, Jack-Jack heads for some varied work experience. Is he barking up the wrong tree as he experiments with being a search and rescue dog? Next he spends time at a police dog training academy, then trying to herd runaway sheep and finally as a therapy dog for humans in need of some cuddle time with a furry, four pawed friend.

Jack liebt sein Stoffschwein über alles. Es war immer für ihn da, gemeinsam sind sie stets durch dick und dünn gegangen. Bis an einem Weihnachtsabend etwas Schreckliches passiert - das Stoffschwein ist verschwunden. Doch Weihnachten ist die Nacht der Wunder und der hoffnungslosen Fälle, die Nacht, in der sogar Spielzeuge zum Leben erwachen. Und Jacks neues Stofftier, das Weihnachtsschwein, das das alte nie ersetzen könnte, hat einen kühnen Plan.

After caring for baby chimps in Africa, Jack-Jack is enjoying his new home until the the arrival of the 'chickens’ in the garden marks the end of peaceful mornings and gives him a new set of challenges. He’s convinced Ronnie the rooster is out to get him. Is he paranoid or is this cheeky chicken on his case?

"Ho deciso di raccontare la nostra storia, London. La storia di un cane di strada che trova un ragazzo di strada e insieme imparano ad affrontare ogni giorno come la più incredibile delle avventure.Che ne dici?" Scodinzolo perché mi piace sentire il mio nome legato al suo.Jack ha tredici anni e per lui, nella vita, contano solo due cose: l'avventura e la libertà. London è un cane dal pelo lungo e dorato, la coda folta e gli occhi grandi.

From the renowned author Jack London comes two classic adventure stories about primitivism, nature, and early 20th-century life. Seen through the eyes of two dogs, their stories are distinct yet share similarities, and they have cemented London as a literary genius and writer. Including complex themes such as morality and redemption, Jack London’s classic works have stood the test of time and remain central examples of literary fiction, a must-hear for anyone interested in the brilliant works of the past.

I spend my days playing with baby chimps. When I meet Ben, suddenly, I have more baths than ever (previously none). I wave goodbye to my pet fleas,and prepare to fly thousands of miles. I’ve never been on a lead or in a car, so what will an aeroplane be like? T

Jack London’s White Fang is an impactful examination of the harsh realities of nature and the damage humans can cause, but also of the will to survive that is common between humans and wild animals alike. The story follows White Fang, a feisty wolf pup that becomes a vicious wolf due to his interactions with harsh human masters. He is shuffled between masters throughout his life and taught to be destructive but is eventually shown love and compassion by a human and learns gentleness as an adult wolf.

Humans may think they train us, but I reveal us dogs are the ones training you humans, especially when gravy bone treats are involved. My human has a lot to learn. If he really does want that stick, why does he insist on throwing it away every time I return it to him when we’re having walkies? Weird behaviour! We won’t be playing ‘Fetch’ again!

Joey quiere ayudar a rescatar a todos los perros que necesitan buenos hogares, corriendo la voz acerca de un evento en su localidad de adopción del refugio de animales "Pets Make People Better". ¡Pero en un giro del destino, su amado chihuahua, Pablo, ha sido enviado con la madre de Joey quien está en la cárcel para ayudarla a ser una mejor persona!

Happy Jack Squirrel fills his days with fun and foolishness — even while jealously guarding his winter supply of hickory nuts from his mischief-making cousin, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, and playful Striped Chipmunk. But the bouncing, bushy-tailed creature's days of comfort and security are threatened when he wakes one morning to find his worst dream come true: Shadow the Weasel is close by, and Happy Jack finds himself running for his life, trying every trick he knows to get away from his enemy.

Yvette lives in Axe Falls – a town of disappearances, terrifying visions and unusual events. In Axe Falls, myths of the deadly blue-back spider are whispered. Everyone's heard about the painful bites, agonising screams, grotesque disfiguration and even disappearing victims. So when an infestation locks down the school library, and the hospital begins to overflow with bite victims, Yvette begins to wonder ... What's really lurking behind the bookshelves? And will anyone survive long enough to find out?

Das ist die Geschichte von Jack, der so schüchtern ist, dass ihn niemand haben möchte. Doch als Judith den kleinen Kater zu sich holt, beginnt ein großes Abenteuer: Denn auf der kleinen Farm leben Hühner, ein Pferd, Maulwurf Günter und viele andere Tiere. Und Judith, die unbedingt Obst und Gemüse anbauen will, obwohl sie gar nicht weiß, wie das geht und viel lernen muss. Kater Jack hat nur einen großen Wunsch: er möchte hier einen richtigen Freund finden. Ein lustiges und liebevoll inszeniertes Hörbuch mit tierischen Geräuschen und Musik, das auch Eltern Spaß macht.

Step into a world where instinct runs deeper than memory and survival is the only law. Jack London's The Call of the Wild is a timeless tale of transformation, told through the eyes of a dog torn from domestic comfort and thrown into the brutal wilds of the Yukon. This gripping new audiobook edition, narrated by Lucy Walker, captures every heartbeat of Buck's journey—from betrayal and hardship to resilience and awakening. With rich, immersive storytelling and atmospheric detail, London's words come alive in a way that's both primal and poetic.

Ever felt like a grump? In this delightful musical audiobook. The House That Jack Built, poor old Jack starts out grim and grumbly. But even Jack can't resist warming up with the help of his singing and dancing barnyard friends right out of your favorite nursery rhymes. A tale - or tail? - of love, life, and forgiveness promises fun-filled family entertainment with bluegrass music and memorable moments.

'Can all animals talk?' Jack asked. 'Well, of course they can,' said Boadicea the Shetland Pony. 'We're not idiots, you know.' Jack has to live with his drippy aunt Violet, his smelly uncle Ted, and his evil cousin Kelly. But one day he accidentally runs away and, much to his surprise, finds himself on an adventure to free his mum from prison - with the help of rather a lot of talking animals!