Fiction

The Cuckoo Child (Unabridged)

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At the zoo, Jack steals an ostrich egg that's about to be fed to a snake, brings it home to his family's farm, and persuades a pair of geese to be its foster parents.

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960L
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02:16
The Cuckoo Child (Unabridged)

Triffic: the Extraordinary Pig (Unabridged)

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When Teresa Tamworth gives birth to only one female piglet in her litter, it causes a sensation among the animals at the Rare Breeds Survival Centre. Young Triffic's independent and boisterous ways soon arouse the disapproval of the others.

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Triffic: the Extraordinary Pig (Unabridged)

The Stray (Unabridged)

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Henrietta Hickthrift decided to run away from home - the Old People's Home. Packing just one small suitcase, she sets off on the train to the seaside. But Henry doesn't have much money. In fact, by the end of her first day, she has exactly one penny. That is when she meets the Goods - Angela, Barney, Eleanor, Rosie and Rowley - who decide to adopt this unusual stray.

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840L
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02:09
The Stray (Unabridged)

Smasher (Unabridged)

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Smasher is always getting into trouble, whether it's chasing chickens, chewing up Mrs. Buzzard's slippers, or breaking all her china. Now she wants to get rid of him. Can Farmer Buzzard find a way to save him? Or is Smasher in the doghouse...for good?

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Lexile: 
800L
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00:54
Smasher (Unabridged)

Harry's Mad (Unabridged)

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Harry Holdsworth had never heard of his Great-Uncle George until he inherited the old man's most cherished possession: an African Grey parrot named Madison. Harry's first reaction was one of dismay. Who wants a big pet bird - one that could live for another 40 years?

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840L
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02:02
Harry's Mad (Unabridged)

The Toby Man (Unabridged)

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Stand and deliver! Young Tod Golightly is off to find fame and fortune as a highwayman, with help from his four unlikely accomplices: Matilda the wise old donkey, Digby the mastiff, Loudmouth the magpie and a strong-smelling ferret called Evil. A daring robbery makes Tod the terror of the Great West Road, but the Bow Street Runners are hot on his trail...

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02:01
The Toby Man (Unabridged)

Paddy's Pot of Gold (Unabridged)

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When Brigid sees a tiny carrot moving about in the garden she can't believe her eyes. When the carrot turns out to be a tiny leprechaun, she can't believe her luck. She is the only human who can see him - but where is his pot of gold?

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Paddy's Pot of Gold (Unabridged)

Magnus Powermouse (Unabridged)

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His mother was amazed when she saw the size of her newborn infant and realized that feeding him was going to cause problems. She turned to a box of patent Porker Pills, used for fattening pigs. But the bigger Magnus grew, the more problems he caused.

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Magnus Powermouse (Unabridged)

Ninnyhammer & the Mouse Family Robinson (Unabridged)

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Ninnyhammer might be the village simpleton, but Peter knows there's more to him than that. When Ninnyhammer fishes a magic wand out of a stream, the magician is so grateful that he helps Peter's family with their struggling farm.

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Ninnyhammer & the Mouse Family Robinson (Unabridged)

Pretty Polly (Unabridged)

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Abigail would love to have a pet parrot, but they're too expensive. So she decides to teach one of her father's chickens to talk instead. To the amazement of Abigail's family, she succeeds. Soon, they have to stop Polly being quite so chatty.

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Pretty Polly (Unabridged)

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