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"Mouse House" by Rumer Godden.
Told by Jo.
Once upon a time there was a little mouse house. It was like a doll's house, but not for dolls, for mice. Its walls were painted red, with tines for bricks. Its roof was grey, with painted tiles and a red chimney. The roof lifted up, and in the house was a hall with a front door, a sitting-room, and a bedroom, each with a window. Over the front door was a notice that said, Mouse House.

5.25 For Older Listeners: The Conquest of the Continents: 2: Beckoning Horizons
Written in three parts by James Gleeson.
John Snagge narrates The Conquest of the Continents
The story, from the earliest times to the present day, of man's efforts to explore and develop the vast land masses of the world.

Contributors

Writer (Mouse House):
Rumer Godden
Writer (The Conquest of the Continents):
James Gleeson
Narrator (The Conquest of the Continents):
John Snagge
Producer:
Graham Gauld

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