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The wonderful Stephen Fry reads more stories by Oscar Wilde. The Model Millionaire, The Star Child and The Birthday of the Infanta Immerse yourself in a world where the wonderful Stephen Fry reads some of the more memorable short stories of our time. Stephen's voice takes you into a different...

This superlative collection of children's stories brings together a feast of fantastic fiction, read in full by a host of top narrators and with a comprehensive track listing for ease of listening. Comprising everything from fairytales for little ones to thrilling adventures for pre-teens, these unabridged readings are ideal for families to keep, treasure and dip into as their children grow. 

A bold-spirited dog named Buck is stripped from his comfortable life on a California estate and thrust into the rugged terrain of the Klondike. There he is made a sled dog and battles to become his team's leader and the devoted servant of John Thornton, a man who shows him kindness amid the savage lawlessness of man and beast.

This animal fiction audiobook is about a dog that is taken from his owner and sold for use in extracting gold from mines. Buck the dog is traded among a few different people until finally being appreciated and given refuge by a kind person.

The third book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series. The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for the big skies of the Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon...

Una favola senza tempo che ancora oggi incanta per bellezza e freschezza. Scopri la storia del Principe Felice, un'antica statua che domina la città e che ormai la conosce alla perfezione: gioie, dolori, piccoli e grandi segreti.

Un giovane studente sta cercando una rosa rossa da regalare alla sua amata ma, ahimè, non riesce a trovarla in nessun modo. Un piccolo e gentile usignolo, emozionato dalla sua storia, decide di aiutarlo, ma anche la sua ricerca è infruttuosa. È ormai inverno e le rose sono tutte sbiadite a causa del freddo intenso.

In Yukon, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, strong sled dogs were in high demand. Buck is stolen from his comfortable home in California and sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska. He becomes progressively feral in the harsh environment, where he is forced to fight to survive and dominate other dogs. Sold to a group of inexperienced gold hunters, he is eventually saved by John Thornton, with whom he forms a deep bond.

"The Happy Prince and Other Tales" (sometimes called The Happy Prince and Other Stories) is a collection of stories for children first published in May 1888. It contains five stories, "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket". It is most famous for its title story, "The Happy Prince". Oscar Wilde (1854 1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet.

Treasury of Classic Children's Stories is a delightful collection narrated by beloved entertainment icons. Bedtime and playtime will never be the same again as families gather to listen to classic tales brought to life by award-winning performers. Audrey Hepburn performs story adaptations by Mary Sheldon; John Ritter tells the story of Jack and the Beanstalk; Sharon Stone delivers an off-the-wall rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs—as retold by Richard Hack—and Orson Welles performs the all-time favorite The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde.

What if losing everything you once took pride in… was the only way to discover who you truly are? In The Star-Child by Oscar Wilde, a radiant boy falls from the heavens—mysterious, dazzling, and seemingly destined for greatness.

In „Der selbstsüchtige Riese" geht es um Liebe, Freundschaft, Glück und Gemeinschaft. Der Riese kommt von einer Reise zurück und entdeckt, dass in seinem Garten Kinder spielen. Das geht überhaupt nicht. Also baut er eine Mauer um den Garten und stellt ein Schild auf „Eintritt verboten"!

Der glückliche Prinz ist eine romantische Geschichte über Liebe, Freundschaft und Glück. Die selbstlose Schwalbe, die eigentlich auf der Durchreise nach Ägypten ist, wird zum wichtigen Helfer des glücklichen Prinzen.

This audiobook collection features two child-friendly short stories that introduce young listeners to the supernatural with humor, charm, and classic storytelling.

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.

Max is the hero of this beloved children's classic in which he makes mischief, sails away, tames the wild things, and returns home for supper.

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.

This a classic adventure story by Jack London written in 1903 focused on a dog named Buck. This is a must-listen for audiences of all ages. You won't find a more affordable and well-engineered version of this timeless classic. Experience the gripping tale with clear, crisp, handcrafted audio. We use a variety of technological methods to dynamically level and smooth out the audio, making it a wonderful experience.

《快乐王子》讲述了生前不知忧愁为何物的快乐王子死后目睹种种人世间的苦难，和燕子牺牲自我帮助他人的故事。…… 《快樂王子》講述了生前不知憂愁為何物的快樂王子死後目睹種種人世間的苦難，和燕子犧牲自我幫助他人的故事。

Femte bind i den verdenskendte og elskede serie om pigen Laura og hendes familie og deres hårde liv som nybyggere, der rejser fra sted til sted i USA´s store skove og på de endeløse prærier for mere end hundrede år siden.