Book description
The bells clang above plague-ridden London, a cold, metallic sound that cuts through the silence of Robin's empty house. You can almost feel the damp stone beneath his thin clothes as he lies helpless, the hunger a hollow ache in his belly. The great house echoes with abandonment-the only voices are the wind through broken windows and the frantic thud of his own heart. Then, a whisper of movement: Brother Luke, a friar with eyes like quiet pools, appears like a blessing from the fog. His voice, warm and steady, is the first real sound Robin's heard in days.
This isn't just a story you read-it's an experience you step into. The audiobook narrator crafts every sensation with perfect clarity. You hear the sharp clink of a monk's staff on stone, smell the earthy dampness of St. Mark's monastery, feel the biting chill of the Welsh border hills as Robin journeys toward Castle Lindsay. The narration doesn't rush; it lingers in the quiet moments-the rustle of a friar's robe, the distant cry of a hawk-making the historical setting breathe with life. When the Welsh attack under the thick, suffocating fog, the sound design is masterful: the guttural shouts, the clash of steel, the frantic scramble on the castle walls. Robin's small, desperate courage becomes your own heartbeat.
Marguerite de Angeli's Newbery-winning tale gains new depth in audio. Brother Luke's gentle wisdom, the fierce loyalty of the castle's defenders, even the quiet terror of a boy alone in a vast, dangerous world-it all lands with emotional weight you can't get from text alone. The voice guiding you through Robin's journey is calm, clear, and deeply human, making you lean in, forgetting the world outside your headphones. It's a perfect blend of history, heart, and quiet heroism, delivered with the kind of storytelling that stays with you long after the final words fade. You don't just hear Robin's story-you feel the stone of the castle, taste the fear, and believe, with him, that even the smallest hand can hold back the tide.
Kitchen
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Scrapper
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White Swan
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Berry Succubus
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SprkR
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Pop Bee
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Beetle King
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Night Magnet
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Breadmaker
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Lumberyard
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CZR
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Red Woman
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Silent
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Frosty
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Solitaire
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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