The Five Jars

Released: May 20, 2016
Length: 2 hrs 13 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Spiders' House Audio

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M. R. James, a distinguished scholar and provost of King's College and Eton College, is renowned for his masterful ghost stories. His short novel for children, The Five Jars, is a captivating fairy tale written as a letter to a young friend, recounting strange and mysterious experiences linked to a magical box of jars. This enchanting story blends elements of the supernatural with a charming narrative, appealing to both young and adult listeners.

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