'I suppose not,' said Papa. 'Not the way people belong who have lived in one place all their lives. But we'll belong a little in lots of places, and I think that may be just as good.'
Actor Helen Barford talks with Jessica about Judith Kerr's classic children’s novel When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, which she narrated for Listening Books' Sound Learning production. Helen also shares some good advice for anyone interested in taking up audiobook narration.
Books Helen and her children recommend for the Audiobook Listening Challenge
Beast Quest (series), Adam Blade
Harry Potter (series), JK Rowling
The Secret Seven (series) and The Famous Five (series), Enid Blyton
Julia Donaldson’s books, especially Tyrannosaurus Drip and What the Ladybird Heard
Roald Dahl’s books, especially Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG
The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Railway Children, Edith Nesbit
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