Sharon Hoyland – Spoken Realms https://spokenrealms.com Wed, 29 Dec 2021 22:32:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/spokenrealms.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-logo-purple-black-white-outline.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Sharon Hoyland – Spoken Realms https://spokenrealms.com 32 32 136118765 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (Remastered) https://spokenrealms.com/2020/01/20/the-tale-of-the-flopsy-bunnies-remastered-shoyland/ https://spokenrealms.com/2020/01/20/the-tale-of-the-flopsy-bunnies-remastered-shoyland/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:04:00 +0000 https://www.spokenrealms.com/?p=12759

This charming tale has been enchanting children worldwide for many generations. Brought to life with clear articulation and a beautiful guitar, everyone will enjoy this updated creation. Music composed and played by award-winning acoustic guitarist Will McNicol.

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Black Beauty is brought to life in this evenly paced, and easy to listen to audio drama. A subtle blend of music and sound effects immerses you into the atmosphere and many characterizations. Enjoy following the adventures of this noble young horse through a rich mix of 19th-century life in England, to happy endings in his last home.

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This charming classic was written for Noel, a young family friend of Beatrix Potter. He had fallen ill for many months and Beatrix wanted to help cheer him up. Lovingly narrated by Sharon Hoyland, enhanced with Will McNicol’s own guitar composition, this short story will delight all ages. So enjoy the enchanting “Tale of Peter Rabbit”.

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“Mudlarks” offers an intriguing and accurate insight into how the Mudlark people lived in 18th-century London.

Scavenging along the muddy banks of the River Thames, our young hero, Edwin, learns about their lives and discovers an important link to Bad Bess. Could this strange woman lead him to Smudge – his new chimney sweep friend – or will Edwin’s perils continue?

“Mudlarks” is an excerpt from chapter seven of the children’s historical adventure story Edwin and the Climbing Boys by Benita Cullingford.

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]]> https://spokenrealms.com/2019/07/12/mudlarks-shoyland/feed/ 0 11856 Edwin and the Climbing Boys https://spokenrealms.com/2018/01/28/edwin-and-the-climbing-boys-shoyland/ https://spokenrealms.com/2018/01/28/edwin-and-the-climbing-boys-shoyland/#comments Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:20:31 +0000 http://www.spokenrealms.com/?p=8030 Edwin is a 12-year-old orphan. He is determined to overcome his fears and prove himself. An unexpected encounter with climbing boys, Smudge and Jake, leads to an adventure beyond his wildest dreams.

Narrated at an even pace with subtle sound effects, nine voices bring the fascinating mix of characters to life.

The full cast members go as follows: Sharon Hoyland, Pippa Crawford, Leona Crawford, Natasha Crawford, Patrick Crawford, David Hoyland, Lewis Hoyland, Benita Cullingford, Pip Cullingford.

Based on facts and packed with hazards and humor, Edwin and the Climbing Boys creates an intriguing insight into chimney sweeping in 18th-century London.

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