The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

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07/12/22

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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

This much-loved story follows a group of animal friends in the English countryside as they pursue adventure ... and as adventure pursues them! The chief characters - Mole, Rat, and Toad - generally lead upbeat and happy lives, but their tales are leavened with moments of terror, homesickness, awe, madcap antics, and derring-do.

Although classed as children’s literature, The Wind in the Willows holds a gentle fascination for adults too. The vocabulary is decidedly not “Dick and Jane”, and a reader with a love of words will find new ones to treasure, even if well-equipped for the journey. Parents will appreciate the themes of loyalty, manners, self-restraint, and comradeship which are evident throughout the book. When the characters err, they are prompt to acknowledge it, and so a reading of this book can model good behavior to children, who will otherwise be enchanted with the many ways in which the lives of these bucolic characters differ from modern life.

This book was so successful that it enabled the author to retire from banking and take up a country life somewhat like that of his creations. It has been adapted for screen, stage, and even a ride at the original Disneyland.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:27:12) Chapter 2

(00:56:15) Chapter 3

(01:28:15) Chapter 4

(01:58:27) Chapter 5

(02:34:27) Chapter 6

(03:02:24) Chapter 7

(03:30:14) Chapter 8

(04:11:17) Chapter 9

(04:52:27) Chapter 10

(05:26:14) Chapter 11

(05:55:18) Chapter 12

(06:30:12) Chapter 13

(07:00:08) Chapter 14

(07:29:43) Chapter 15

(07:59:39) Chapter 16

(08:30:36) Chapter 17

(09:08:36) Chapter 18

(09:40:51) Chapter 19

(10:08:03) Chapter 20

(10:41:35) Chapter 21

(11:25:16) Chapter 22

(12:05:10) Chapter 23

(12:45:26) Chapter 24

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The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame ~ Full Audiobook [folklore]

July 12, 2022

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The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame audiobook.

Genre: folklore

In a quiet corner of the countryside, a curious young boy learns that the caves above his village now have an unusual resident: a dragon. The townspeople respond the only way they think they can, arming themselves for a heroic fight. But when the boy goes to investigate, he discovers the dragon is nothing like the terrifying monster of legend. Well-read, witty, and more interested in poetry and polite conversation than pillaging, the dragon would much rather be left alone to enjoy the simple pleasures of a peaceful life. As fear and tradition push the village toward violence, the boy finds an unexpected ally in St George, a famous dragon-slayer with a reputation to maintain. Together, the three must navigate pride, public expectation, and the village's need for a dramatic story, searching for a way to satisfy everyone without betraying their own natures. Kenneth Grahame's classic tale blends gentle humor with a warm-hearted critique of showy heroics, celebrating empathy, imagination, and the courage it takes to choose kindness over conflict.

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(00:00:00) Chapter 1

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Dorothy & the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

July 12, 2022

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Dorothy & the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz was the fourth of 14 Oz books written by L. Frank Baum (1856-1919). Published in 1908, while Baum was resident in Coronado, California, it is considered one of the “darker” of the Oz tales. However, it also is enlivened by Baum’s considerable wit, penchant for puns, and dry social commentary. In this title, Dorothy, her kitten Eureka, Jim, a cab horse, and Zeb, a ranch hand, descend into the earth through a rift opened by an earthquake. There they encounter the “humbug” wizard who once ruled Oz. In their journey back to the earth’s surface, they meet a number of potentially dangerous magical peoples and creatures including the cold-blooded Mangaboos, invisible bears, the flying wooden Gargoyles, a den of dragonettes, and an eccentric inventor. With a little help from Ozma, the group end up in Oz where they are treated to feasts and celebrations. The animals end up humbled by a few of their experiences in Oz, where all animals can talk, and return home a little wiser.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:14:31) Chapter 02

(00:33:22) Chapter 03

(00:48:58) Chapter 04

(01:00:48) Chapter 05

(01:14:07) Chapter 06

(01:25:16) Chapter 07

(01:32:56) Chapter 08

(01:43:37) Chapter 09

(01:59:39) Chapter 10