C. J. Dennis has 3 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 2 narrators. The most-rated is Jim of the Hills.
Rose of Spadgers
Summary
Ginger Mick has fallen amongst the ANZACS of Gallipoli - but not before entreating his mate Bill to take care of his sweetheart, Rose. Bill sets out with a local minister to 'rescue' Rose from a life of moral and material poverty, unbeknownst to his wife Doreen (or so he thinks!). The adventure unfolds with the humour, larrikinism, Aussie colloquialisms and pathos characteristic of C.J. Dennis. This verse novel continues the audiobook collection of the works of this celebrated Australian poet, along with other titles including The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke, Doreen and The Moods of Ginger Mick. Narrated by Denis Daly and Sarah Bacaller.
Public Domain (P)2020 Voices of Today
A Book for Kids
Summary
A Book for Kids, first published in 1921, may be regarded as the Australian equivalent of Robert Louis Stevenson’s A Child’s Garden of Verses. The collection contains 55 short poems on a wide variety of subjects, and two stories, "The Little Red House" and "The Boy Who Rode into the Sunset". Today the book is revered as a veritable icon of Australian literature, and copies of original editions are eagerly sought by collectors.
Public Domain (P)2018 Voices of Today
Jim of the Hills
Summary
Jim of the Hills is a verse novel written by celebrated Australian poet, C.J. Dennis (1876-1938). It is narrated by shy, hard-working Jim, who works for a sawmill in the Australian bush. With characteristic pathos and wit, the story unfolds in twists and turns as Jim encounters Ben Murray, the Widow, Old Bob Blair, and the angel with the sunlit hair. This Australian classic, originally published in 1919, is a true delight. Narrated by Denis Daly and Sarah Bacaller.
Public Domain (P)2019 Voices of Today