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The Heart and the Bottle
- Narrated by: Helena Bonham Carter
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Literature & Fiction
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- Kate
- 25-08-19
Mends all little broken hearts
Helena Bonham Carter, was perfectly chosen to narrate this hidden gem of a tale. Feels as much of a story for adults, as it does for children.