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The Game of the Goose

By: Ursula Dubosarsky
Narrated by: Francis Greenslade
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Publisher's Summary

In her hand was a hinged wooden box with a black clasp. On the lid was a painting of a white bird with a long neck, its wings stretched out in flight. Fred rubbed in with her fingers, wiping away the dust. There were some words, written in gold. 'The Game of the Goose,' she read slowly. Fred felt strange. She shivered. 'Open it,' said Rowley.

So begins the Game of the Goose. Fred, Rowley and Rabbit hardly knew each other before the game. But the game changed everything. It took each of them on an adventure - a terrifying, wonderful adventure of hoping and saving and living and dying. It was a journey that they would remember forever.

©2000 Ursula Dubosarsky. By arrangement with Penguin Group (Australia) (P)2001 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

Editorial reviews

In Ursula Dubosarsky’s award-winning children’s novel, three children - Fred, Rowley, and Rabbit - buy a board game at a thrift shop and soon find themselves transported into the world of the game.

Francis Greenslade lends his rich voice and clean, unhurried delivery to the adventures in The Game of the Goose. As these children find themselves immersed in the game come to life, the challenges they face test their wits and strengthen their bond of friendship.

Greenslade’s subtle characterizations, especially of Rabbit, the youngest, make this tale perfect for fans of Jumanji.

Critic Reviews

"It captures the imagination ... if you want to encourage someone to read a book, it would be a great present." (The Courier Mail)
"A book of exceptional beauty." (The Sunday Age)
"When three kids who know each other casually decide to buy an old game in a secondhand shop, they not only have an amazing adventure, but they also get to know each other better. Francis Greenslade's beautiful voice effectively delivers the drama and magic of the story. Fred and Rowley must cope with the much younger 'Rabbit' and discover his value, especially when he proves to be the real hero. There is an old-fashioned feel to this story. Greenslade's presentation particularly enriches and highlights a unique tale." (AudioFile Magazine)

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