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Jennings' Diary (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Anthony Buckeridge (Author), Simon Vance (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 4 hours and 28 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Post Hypnotic Press Inc.
  • Audible Release Date: 16 Jan 2012
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006ZAD9FM
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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"Hah-ooh cinosrepus! 'Selbanev, Nosnikta, Senoj-Nitram,' said Jennings. 'They're the names of people, I bet you can't guess who!' 'Russian agents? - Zulu tribesmen? - Ancient kings of Egypt?' hazarded Darbishire. 'No, no, no,' Jennings flipped his fingers in delight and danced ungainly ballet steps round the tuck-boxes. 'Oh, wacko! If you can't guess, neither will anybody else, so we can use it for the code.'"

When Jennings' new diary is made public, the thought of his most private thoughts being made public spur him to invent a secret language. Will anyone be able to decode it? And how does Jennings end up on the wrong side of the law? And what of the collection of ancient relics a visit to the Natural History Museum inspires Jennings and Darbishire to establish? Find answers to these and other questions, in this entertaining story by Anthony Buckeridge, narrated by the talented Simon Vance.

Jennings' DiaryJennings Goes to School and Jennings Again! were adapted for radio by Anthony Buckeridge and read by Stephen Fry, and Mark Williams (Aurthor Weasley in the Harry Potter films), recorded an abridged version of Jennings Little Hut, all produced by the BBC. Loved by kids and adults alike, the Jennings books were translated into several languages and have sold over six million worldwide. Described as "Harry Potter without magic, but funnier," and "P.G. Wodehouse for kids," you'll want to check out the other titles in thi...

©1953 Anthony Buckeridge Estate; (P)2011 Post Hypnotic Press

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Format:Hardcover
I first discovered the Jennings Books, or rather it discovered me, when I went up to collect my prize for English when I was 10yrs, and noticed just 3 books left on the Prize Table. I decided to claim the fattest book, which turned out to be Jennings Diary. Having read it whilst at home, loved it so much that I joined the local Library and eventually over the years read all of Anthony Buckeridge's Books ( 23 in total if i'm not mistaken ) I have over the years purchased all of the Jennings Books, and still read them occassionally when I am immediately transported back to my School Days. It's terrific reading and Anthony Buckeridge created a loverble rogue along with his friend Darbishire..(correctly spelt)..who got into all sorts of mischief, but usually came out being praised by his frustrated School Master Mr Wilkins ( Old Wilkie ). I am 66yrs now, having read on and off Jennings books since my School days. Now my Son ( 39yrs ) reads them, and so will my Grandson when he grows older. I was saddened when Anthony Buckeridge died in 2004. His books are still read by his followers not only in the UK but all over the world.
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A well flowing read 18 Aug 2010
Format:Paperback
I barely remember any of this Jennings book from when I was younger, which made it a good read today. The tale of Jennings' diary ties together four major events this term from the missing cufflink to the form three museum.

My copy was, disappointingly, the 1980s 'updated' text, which puts the coinage into metric and makes another part of the story seem less likely. However I don't imagine much else has changed, and perhaps with a goal of modern children reading for themselves it is not too bad a change to make.

I found this to be the best flowing of the Jennings books I've reread so far as an adult. The overall concept of the diary is used very well to tie what would otherwise be separate strands together. This is one of the things that makes me love Jennings far more than Just William books, which are mostly just a stream of disconnected short stories.

I think it would be fair to say this is one of the best novels in the set, although if I couldn't remember it, maybe there is better to come.
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I recently re-bought this book as I had it as a child and loved it. The stories are dated now, being set in a 1950s prep school, but they remain hilarious. This series should really be much better known.

In this book, Jennings keeps a diary, whilst all kinds of hilarious things happen around him. The author shows his understanding of boys in showing how none of the diary entries really bring out the drama of the school term! Indeed many entries are impenetrable without some knowledge of the events described.

Thoroughly recommended.
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