The Children of the New Forest (Abridged) Audiobook, by Frederick Marryat Play Audiobook Sample

The Children of the New Forest (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Laurence Kennedy Publisher: Oxford University Press Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2010 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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England in 1647: King Charles is in prison, and Cromwell's men are fighting the King's men. These are dangerous times for everybody. The four Beverley children have no parents; their mother is dead and their father died while fighting for the King. Now Cromwell's soldiers have come to burn the house - with the children in it.

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"If perhaps you are on page 50, or 70, or 100, you are probably asking why I gave this book five stars. Admittedly, these pages aren't as," adventurous "as modern novels, but they aren't quite boring. At page 150 or so, the story really picks up. My family read this for homeschooling, and we started to call it our "Epic Drama" once it picked up. Love? War? Adventure? Secrecy? A Fight for Existence? All here. Just, carry on, and guarantee that it won't disappoint you."

— Mia (4 out of 5 stars)

The Children of the New Forest Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.91304347826087 out of 53.91304347826087 out of 53.91304347826087 out of 53.91304347826087 out of 53.91304347826087 out of 5 (3.91)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed every page of this classic story though I felt that I am slightly old for this kind of story :)But definitely a good read...And I can envision myself reading this again few years down the lane... "

    — Elizabeth, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " All my children enjoyed this book which they listened to as an audio book. Ds1 (age 9) especially liked this book; he listened to it over and over while drawing. After listening to it many times, he gave an impromptu narration aided by his brother and sister. I was surprised by how much ds2 was able to narrate; he had obviously got a lot out of listening to the book too. "

    — Dawn, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book when I read it as a child. It was one my brother had and so I was probably eleven or so when I first read it. This edition is generous with illustrations. "

    — Heather, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I read this a long time ago. It's just about the only book I never finished. "

    — Hebe, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was one of the first classics I ever read by myself. I remember rereading it at age 11 so I can't have been more than 9-10 when I read it first. It's a classic in the true sense as it easily stands the test of time, and I enjoyed it just as much this time as I remembered doing back then. "

    — Maria, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Reading this with David for winter term. "

    — Laura, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A volunteer at the Library recommended this book to me and I really enjoyed it. It was fun to see how the children learned to take care of themselves and I learned a little about the time of Cromwell. "

    — Nicole, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " History Year Three. Reformation from the view of Catholic siblings. Great food for thought from our Protestant perspective. "

    — Kendra, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this book, which I read last year coz it makes us feel that we're therem there with Edward, Humphrey, Alice and Edith. It makes us feel as if we've time travelled, and that we're invisible spies, looking inside the lives of the Beverley children "

    — Tabitha, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm going to honest--I think I mostly like this book because of the premise: Four kids lose their parents and have to take care of themselves in an old house in the forest. And as my sibling will tell you, this was always my favorite playtime premise. "

    — Erin, 6/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Favorite book about age 10. "

    — Alice, 6/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I never knew I could learn so much about history and husbandry when reading a children's book! "

    — Ashley, 3/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " excellent story. powerful characters that mirrors exactly the turbulent times of the book's period. a very excellent work of fiction. ;D "

    — rudilin, 10/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Please see my comments "

    — Snoozie, 5/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The New Forest is a beautiful part of the world and the story does it justice. I loved this book as a child. "

    — Michael, 2/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I really had high hopes for this, but found it really slow! The kids were too perfect and not a lot actually happened. I wasn't in the mood to read about all their farming improvements. "

    — Kathryn, 1/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is such a classic book for adults and children alike. I loved the escapist element. A perfect summer read. "

    — Karen, 12/28/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is such a classic book for adults and children alike. I loved the escapist element. A perfect summer read. "

    — Karen, 8/14/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this book, which I read last year coz it makes us feel that we're therem there with Edward, Humphrey, Alice and Edith. It makes us feel as if we've time travelled, and that we're invisible spies, looking inside the lives of the Beverley children "

    — Tabitha, 9/6/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this book....I can just picture myself in the Forest, hiding from the Roundheads! "

    — Carrie, 12/22/2007
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " excellent story. powerful characters that mirrors exactly the turbulent times of the book's period. a very excellent work of fiction. ;D "

    — rudilin, 10/17/2007
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm going to honest--I think I mostly like this book because of the premise: Four kids lose their parents and have to take care of themselves in an old house in the forest. And as my sibling will tell you, this was always my favorite playtime premise. "

    — Erin, 7/23/2007
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was one of the first classics I ever read by myself. I remember rereading it at age 11 so I can't have been more than 9-10 when I read it first. It's a classic in the true sense as it easily stands the test of time, and I enjoyed it just as much this time as I remembered doing back then. "

    — Kiwiria, 7/3/2007

About Frederick Marryat

Captain Frederick Marryat (1792–1848) first attempted to run away to sea at fourteen. His father, a member of Parliament, helped him secure a midshipman’s berth on a frigate commanded by the daring Thomas Cochrane. He would go on to serve in the Royal Navy for over twenty years, in the Battle of Aix Roads and the War of 1812. When he turned his pen to naval life, he became the preeminent chronicler of British naval seamen in the great age of Nelson. His many novels were admired by such authors as Conrad, Hemingway, Thackeray, Coleridge, and Washington Irving.

About Laurence Kennedy

Laurence Kennedy is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.