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The Children’s Book of Heroes (Abridged) Audiobook

By: William J. Bennett
The Children’s Book of Heroes (Abridged) Audiobook, by William J. Bennett Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: William J. Bennett Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 1997 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743542777
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Total Audiobook Chapters:

1

Longest Chapter Length:

70:17 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

70:17 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

70:17 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

24

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The Educated Child: A Parent’s Guide from Preschool through Eighth Grade Audiobook, by William J. Bennett
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America: The Last Best Hope (Volume III): From the Collapse of Communism to the Rise of Radical Islam Audiobook, by William J. Bennett
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Publisher Description

"We all need a hero or two to help us stand fast and think right," says William J. Bennett, author of The Book of Virtues, the #1 bestseller that millions of American families turn to for moral inspiration. A new treasury chosen for young children presents splendid tales of the valor and indomitable spirit. This lasting testament to our cherished values features performances by:

– Elayne Bennett

– Andr├® Braugher

– Patricia Kalember

– Campbell Scott

The Children's Book of Heroes is a celebration of the endurance, sacrifice, courage, and compassion that characterize truly heroic deeds.

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"I have been surprised by how much my son enjoys looking at William Bennett's "Children's Book of.." series on his own. He is really captivated by these stories, and I don't blame him. They are engaging and exciting, and they communicate important moral truths without feeling didactic."

— Anne (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “We all need a hero or two to help us stand fast and think right.” 

    — William J. Bennett, author of The Book of Virtues 

The Children’s Book of Heroes Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " More great Bedtime Stories curated by the former Secretary of Education. "

    — towner77, 7/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " We still read this one together! "

    — Becky, 7/5/2013
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    " Great for storytime with grandchildren, guiding them to real people who performed heroic acts in their lives. "

    — Patricia, 4/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good anthology on heroes for kids. "

    — Emese, 12/31/2012
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    " This book is filled with lots of great stories from modern heroes to hereos from the time of the Greeks. My boys loves the story of "Theseus and the Minatour." "

    — Deanna, 6/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fine book collection of stories that inspire children (and other readers) with courage and fortitude. "

    — Lora, 4/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great collection of inspirational stories for children "

    — Jeniann, 7/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a book of historical fiction that I thoroughly enjoyed. I like how it includes a wide variety of different kinds of heroes. Moms and dads as well as presidents are included in this book. I would definitely recommend it! "

    — Jennifer, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great collection of inspirational stories for children "

    — Jeniann, 9/4/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good anthology on heroes for kids. "

    — Mesh, 3/22/2008

About William J. Bennett

William J. Bennett, bestselling author, educator, and speaker, is a conservative pundit, politician, and political theorist. He served as Secretary of Education from 1985 to 1988 under President Ronald Reagan. A former senior editor of the National Review, he writes for the National Review Online, National Review, and Commentary.