Book description
From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! Roald Dahl was a champion of the underdog and all things little--in this case, an orphaned boy oppressed by two nasty, self-centered aunts. How James escapes his miserable life with the horrible aunts and becomes a hero is a Dahlicious fantasy of the highest order. You will never forget resourceful little James and his new family of magically overgrown insects--a ladybug, a spider, a grasshopper, a glowworm, a silkworm, and the chronic complainer, a centipede with a hundred gorgeous shoes. Their adventures aboard a luscious peach as large as a house take them across the Atlantic Ocean, through waters infested with peach-eating sharks and skies inhabited by malevolent Cloudmen, to a ticker-tape parade in New York City. This happily ever after contemporary fairy tale is a twentieth-century classic that every child deserves to know. And Lane Smith's endearingly funny illustrations are a perfect match for the text. "All the gruesome imagery of old-fashioned fairy tales and a good measure of their breathtaking delight." --Kirkus Reviews "A stunning book, to be cherished for its story, a superb fantasy." --The Chicago Tribune "The most original fantasy that has been published in a long time...[it] may well become a classic." --San Francisco Chronicle
When James Henry Trotter accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Then James discovers a secret entranceway into the fruit, and when he crawls inside, he meets a bunch of marvelous oversized friends -- Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, Miss Spider, and more. After years of feeling like an outsider in the house of his despicable Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, James has finally found a place where he belongs. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the exciting adventure begins!
Cricket
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Midnight Rider
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Crash Override
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Toy Town
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Jungle King
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FlyGuardX
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Twiddle Twix
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Lord Nikon
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Eight Patrol
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Trash Sling
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Barbera Shift
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LoreLoomer
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audio needs are met. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption.
Romance Guppy
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audio needs are met. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm.
Delicious
The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Midnight Rambler
I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy.
Candy Butcher
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Trip
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Mule Skinner
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Miss Mustard
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature!
LoreLoomer
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience