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    The Kingdom by the Sea: A Journey Around the Coast of Great Britain
    The Kingdom by the Sea: A Journey Around the Coast of Great Britain
    The Kingdom by the Sea: A Journey Around the Coast of Great Britain
    Audiobook14 hours

    The Kingdom by the Sea: A Journey Around the Coast of Great Britain

    Written by Paul Theroux

    Narrated by Ron Keith

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    American-born Paul Theroux had lived in England for 11 years when he realized he'd explored dozens of exotic locations without discovering anything about his adopted home. So, with a knapsack on his back, he set out to explore by walking and by short train trips. The result is a witty, observant and often acerbic look at an ever eccentric assortments of Brits in all shapes and sizes.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJul 18, 2008
    ISBN9781436145121
    Author

    Paul Theroux

    PAUL THEROUX is the author of many highly acclaimed books. His novels include The Bad Angel Brothers, The Lower River, Jungle Lovers, and The Mosquito Coast, and his renowned travel books include Ghost Train to the Eastern Star and Dark Star Safari. He lives in Hawaii and on Cape Cod.

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    • 4/5
      I always loved this book, and imagined I would kind of like an adventure like this -- if I knew my parents and sister were safe at home.

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    • 4/5
      This is a wonderful story of a young boy separated from his family during a bombing raid. It is well written and keeps the reader wanting more.
    • 5/5
      The story of a boy separated from his family after an air-raid is both heart-warming and upsetting in turn. The boy's struggle for survival, and the relationships he builds during his travels are wonderfully written and very touching. I loved this book as a child and I love it even more as an adult.
    • 5/5
      A wonderful coming of age book regarding a twelve year old Enlgish boy whose house and family were bombed during WWII. While initially traveling alone, he finds a dog and both bond and search for a sense of belonging and a place to call home. Before finding their Kingdom by the Sea, they face many difficult situations.This beautifully written gem is an incredible book. Once again Westall's young adult book deals with very heavy topics and leaves the reader in awe of his ability to search the soul and clearly identify human emotions.