The Abominables by Eva Ibbotson audiobook

The Abominables

By Eva Ibbotson
Read by Kate Lock

WF Howes 9781419712159
5.30 Hours Unabridged
Format : Digital Download (In Stock)
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    ISBN: 9781471204531

Deep in the Himalayas, the daughter of an English earl is kidnapped by a huge hairy monster. Agatha Farlingham is introduced to a family of motherless yetis and devotes her life to their upbringing. She teaches them to talk, tells them stories, and insists on polite manners. But as time passes, tourists and yeti-hunters arrive in the mountains. Agatha knows there is one place where they would be protected—at her home in England. So begins a hugely entertaining road trip halfway across the world.

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Summary

Summary

Deep in the Himalayas, the daughter of an English earl is kidnapped by a huge hairy monster. Agatha Farlingham is introduced to a family of motherless yetis and devotes her life to their upbringing. She teaches them to talk, tells them stories, and insists on polite manners. But as time passes, tourists and yeti-hunters arrive in the mountains. Agatha knows there is one place where they would be protected—at her home in England.

So begins a hugely entertaining road trip halfway across the world.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Captivating.” Booklist (starred review)
“A true gem among Ibbotson’s many fine fantasies.” Library Journal

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Author

Author Bio: Eva Ibbotson

Author Bio: Eva Ibbotson

Eva Ibbotson (1925–2010) was born in Vienna, but when the Nazis came to power her family fled to England and she was sent to boarding school. She became a writer while bringing up her four children, and her bestselling novels have been published around the world. Her books have won and been shortlisted for many prizes.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 5.30
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English