Summer Adventure Bundle

Enid Blyton was a British children’s author, best known for her Famous Five, Secret Seven, and Magic Faraway Tree series. Her first novel was published in 1922, and she went on to gain widespread commercial success in the 1930s. She felt a strong responsibility to include moral frameworks in her writing, and encouraged her readers to support worthy causes, including helping other children and animals. She continued her most popular series until the 1960s, before her death in 1968.

Robert Louis Stevenson, born in Edinburgh in 1850, was a novelist, poet and travel writer, best known for his adventure novels Kidnapped and Treasure Island, and gothic thriller The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.Stevenson was a sickly child, suffering bronchial issues throughout his life. His illnesses often prevented him from attending school, and so he was frequently educated at home by private tutors. However, he started writing stories in early childhood. Upon advice from his parents, he studied law at Edinburgh University, but always intended to pursue a career as a writer.In 1879, Stevenson set off for California to reunite with Fanny van de Grift, the woman who would become his wife. The journey provided exceptional inspiration for his writing, but it broke his health, and by the time he arrived in San Francisco he was on death’s door. Once he was recovered, the couple travelled extensively between Scotland and Europe, returning to the United States in 1887. It was in this period that Stevenson published his most successful novels. In 1888, the family sailed through the South Pacific for three years, an experience which transformed Stevenson’s health for the better. They settled in Samoa, where he died in 1894.

Jennifer Bell is a children’s author and former bookseller from London. Having initially studied film, her interest in children’s books was sparked by the novel Eragon by Christopher Paolini. She went on to become a children’s bookseller at Foyles, and then Tales on Moon Lane. She wrote her first novel in her lunch breaks at Foyles, and left bookselling to become a full time author in 2018.‍Alice Lickens is an award winning children’s author and illustrator. She studied illustration at Kingston University, and for almost a decade she has worked for the House of Illustration.

Jasper Britton's resonant voice and exceptional storytelling abilities make him a sought-after audiobook narrator. With a background in theater and a love for literature, Jasper infuses his narrations with energy and passion, drawing listeners into the heart of each story. His ability to convey a wide range of emotions and bring characters to life with authenticity adds depth and resonance to the audiobooks he narrates, making them a captivating and rewarding experience for listeners.

Bronwen Price's warm and expressive voice draws listeners into the heart of stories, making her audiobook narrations an enjoyable escape. With a background in performance and a passion for literature, Bronwen brings a wealth of experience and talent to her narrations, creating a captivating and engaging listening experience. Her ability to infuse emotion and authenticity into her narrations ensures an immersive and rewarding journey for those who listen.