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The Marvellous Land of Snergs

By: E. A. Wyke-Smith
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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A brand new, funny and quirky story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith's classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. A lost classic - updated in a more contemporary voice. A delightful tale of orphans tricked by an evil witch and rescued by the warm-hearted Snergs.

At the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children, Pip and Flora are in trouble. Running away with their dog they discover the Marvellous Land of Snergs, a magical world of cinnamon bears and scrumptious feasts - but also one of vegan ogres, disgraced jesters and dastardly Kelps, with a villain dressed entirely in purple....

Soon their only friend is forgetful but lovable snerg, Gorbo. He will lead them home - if they can decide where home really is and if Gorbo can remember how to get there.

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"Parents should not be unkind to their children. Not if they want them to turn out right. It's hard to grow up good and charming and clever, if people that ought to know better make you feel the opposite instead." Flora, The Marvelous Land of Snergs.
marvellous and heartwarming adventure full of surprises and a couple of lessons for parents and the rest of us to learn.

I loved all the characters, it never got dull, I couldn't stop listening!! The narrator is also absolutely exceptional, bringing all the characters to life and the music makes the audiobook even more cute. Highly recommended!

Marvellous and heartwarming adventure

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What a delightful modern fairytale, narrated so fabulously by the brilliant Stephen Fry ! I was captivated immediately and drawn hook line and sinker into the magical world of Pip, Flora , the Snergs and Kelps and all that surrounded them. Not only a super storyline but also with a much needed moral message to the reader, child or adult!

Magic and Mystery

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we loved listening to this story. we especially liked Flora and the adventurous theme. we want more snerg stories!!! Henry 10 and Audrey 8.

amazing

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what a great story and read by such a wonderful man. you just can't go wrong listening to this.

Brilliant

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I absolutely love this book and I am so excited about listening to it for the one thousandth time. Thank you Mr E.K.Wyke -Smith for writing this book. Honestly this is the best book ever written in the history of the universe and every one on planet earth has to think so or I will literately loose my mind. Stephen Fry did a great job with the narration and I instantly loved Gorbo the snerg.It is imaginative and funny though look out for mother Meldrem! I really hope you find this book amazing because I love it. I finished this book in one go as I could not bear to leave the company of Gorbo,Pip or Flora!

BEST BOOK EVER! SO GOOD!

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Fantastic book. Brilliant narrator. My 11 year old loved it because the Characters were funny.

Brilliant

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Stephen Fry lends a masterly narration to this charming magical and mischievous adventure story. I’ve never read the original, but my 10-yr-old daughter listens to this over and over. Highly recommended.

Wonderful wonderful wonderful

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it could of been good, if not for the insufferable mr. Stephen fry !!why is it ever performance done for audible isn't a pleasure for the ears but a horror show?? 🤔 never again with this narrator.

over hammed!! as per, by Stephen fry.

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A wonderfully brilliant story that is brought beautifully to life by the incredibly talented Stephen Fry.

Utterly marvellous!

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Brilliant! Stepehen frys voice is so captivating, loved the story and hearing about Snergs, Noodles, Witches, etc.
Not just for children.

what a fun listen to, thoroughly enjoyed it

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