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The Cuckoo Child

By: Dick King-Smith
Narrated by: Nigel Anthony
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Summary

At the zoo, Jack steals an ostrich egg that's about to be fed to a snake, brings it home to his family's farm, and persuades a pair of geese to be its foster parents.
©1992 Fox Busters Ltd (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.
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  • 28-03-22

Wonderful story, beautifully read

The cuckoo child is such a lovely story , brought to life by Nigel anthony . I listened to this with my children when they were young - they’re now in their 20s- and it’s just as good second (or 10th!) time round

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