Just William by Richmal Crompton ~ Full Audiobook [comedy]

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07/26/22

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370m

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Just William by Richmal Crompton audiobook.

Genre: comedy

In Just William, Richmal Crompton introduces William Brown, an eleven-year-old whirlwind of confidence, mischief, and unstoppable logic, who lives in a quiet English village between the wars. To the adults around him, William is a constant problem to be managed: his well-meaning but exasperated parents, his dignified sister Ethel, and a parade of neighbors and visitors who underestimate him at their peril. To William, however, the world is a place of thrilling possibilities and unjust rules that practically beg to be improved. With his loyal band of friends - the Outlaws - William launches one scheme after another: forming clubs, staging performances, chasing grand business ideas, and dispensing rough-and-ready justice, all while clashing with snobbish boys, strict grown-ups, and the ever-embarrassing pressure to be 'good.' Each episode turns everyday situations into comic chaos, capturing the fierce seriousness of childhood, the absurdities of adult society, and the timeless gap between what children intend and what actually happens. Sharp, warm, and delightfully irreverent, this classic collection celebrates imagination, friendship, and the trouble a determined boy can find anywhere.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:31:05) Chapter 02

(01:10:10) Chapter 03

(01:37:03) Chapter 04

(02:04:27) Chapter 05

(02:42:46) Chapter 06

(03:04:52) Chapter 07

(03:31:01) Chapter 08

(03:58:37) Chapter 09

(04:24:42) Chapter 10

(04:52:45) Chapter 11

(05:27:31) Chapter 12

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The Enchanted Castle by Edith Nesbit ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

July 26, 2022

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526m

The Enchanted Castle by Edith Nesbit audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

When three siblings - Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathy - escape their governess for a summer afternoon, they wander into the grounds of an old estate and discover a hidden passage into what seems to be a sleeping fairy tale: a neglected garden, a ruined castle, and the promise of real magic. Inside, they meet Mabel, a practical but lonely girl with an imagination as fierce as any spell, and together they stumble upon a ring that can make wishes come true - though never quite in the way they expect. As the children test the limits of enchantment, everyday squabbles and loyalties collide with sudden wonders: statues that do not stay still, identities that slip like costumes, and adventures that spill beyond the garden walls. But magic, they soon learn, has rules of its own, and each wish carries consequences that threaten friendships, invite misunderstanding, and draw the children deeper into a mystery surrounding the castle itself. Warm, witty, and brimming with Edwardian charm, Edith Nesbit's classic follows young heroes who must rely on courage, honesty, and one another to find their way through a world where the impossible keeps becoming real.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:43:47) Chapter 2

(01:19:10) Chapter 3

(02:02:06) Chapter 4

(02:35:49) Chapter 5

(03:18:16) Chapter 6

(04:02:19) Chapter 7

(04:52:17) Chapter 8

(05:46:45) Chapter 9

(06:28:09) Chapter 10

(07:15:37) Chapter 11

(08:00:20) Chapter 12

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The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling ~ Full Audiobook [adventure]

July 26, 2022

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309m

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling audiobook.

Genre: adventure

This classic children's book by Rudyard Kipling tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves: his escapades and adventures with his dear friends Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear, his capture by the Monkey-People, his attempt at reintegration into human society, and his ultimate triumph over the lame tiger Shere Khan. The account of Mowgli's adventures is followed by several short stories, including the tales of the brave white seal, Kotick, and the tenacious mongoose, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Packed with adventure and Jungle Law wisdom, this book has pervaded popular culture as the basis of many film and stage adaptations, including the popular Disney movie, and through its adoption as a motivational book by the Cub Scouts.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:20:06) Chapter 2

(00:46:04) Chapter 3

(01:16:54) Chapter 4

(01:43:12) Chapter 5

(02:07:15) Chapter 6

(02:25:32) Chapter 7

(02:48:56) Chapter 8

(03:07:12) Chapter 9

(03:41:16) Chapter 10