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Episode 9

Jilted and jobless, Jonathan is saved from hitting rock bottom by the machinations of his clever canine companions Dante and Sissy.

The new novel by Meg Rosoff, author of the bestselling "How I Live Now". It's the story of a young man, Jonathan Trefoil who - assisted by his canine companions Dante the collie and Sissy the spaniel - is struggling to navigate the responsibilities of adulthood and the demands of his new life in New York.

Cured of his speech problems after being jilted at the altar by Julie, Jonathan is ready to return to work at Comrade - despite the misgivings of his friend Max and work colleague Greeley.

Read by Rhashan Stone.

Written by Meg Rosoff.

Abridged by David Jackson Young.

Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 25 Feb 2016 22:45

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Role Contributor
Reader Rhashan Stone
Author Meg Rosoff
Abridger David Jackson Young
Producer Kirsteen Cameron

Broadcast

  • Thu 25 Feb 2016 22:45

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