COMPLETE Trading Jeff and His Dog--Kjelgaard-mas

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Trading Jeff and His Dog by Jim Kjelgaard (1910 - 1959).


This project is now complete and can be found in our catalog here: http://librivox.org/trading-jeff-by-jim-kjelgaard/

A fight in the midwest leaves the dog's owner dead. He searches for a new friend and encounters Trading Jeff. Jeff is a traveling peddler. Beware, though, because life as a peddler isn't easy (and it's definitely not safe!) Join us for the adventures of Jeff and his dog in this delightful children's book. (summary to be changed before cataloging) ( Adele de Pignerolles)
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Last edited by AdeledePignerolles on March 1st, 2017, 12:29 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Post by MaryAnnSpiegel »

Adele,
Happy to MC this for you. I'll get the MW set up.
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Post by MaryAnnSpiegel »

OK, you're set.

Rupert - You'll need to start by logging into the magic window. Instructions are in the BC How-to; and this is a more detailed version of the First Login instructions (with pictures!) You'll need to change the status of each section as you complete proof listening. Please post a note in the thread that each section is PL OK, or has comments, so that we have a record of why changes are made to the status.

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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Thanks MaryAnn! :) The MW has section titles and I'll work on word counts. :)
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Post by Read »

Hello MaryAnn,

I would like to claim Chapter 1, please.

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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Thanks so much! Let me know if you have any questions. :)
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Post by Read »

Hi Adele,

Following is the link for Chapter 1. Such a fun read.


https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/tradingjeffandhisdog_01_kjelgaard_128kb.mp3

31:36

Thank you,
Kristin
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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Thanks so much! Our DPL will be along to check your file. I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D
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Post by Read »

Hello Adele,

I would love to also read Section 2.

Thank you,
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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Certainly, thanks so much! :)
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Post by Read »

Hi! Following is the link for Section 2 (Chapter 2 Bad Luck)


https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/tradingjeffandhisdog_02_kjelguard_128kb.mp3

Time 26:20

Great read. Would like to keep going and do Section 3, if that's ok.

Thanks,
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Post by 2peltons »

May I read section 4?

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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Thanks for the section and I'll put the other claims in the MW :D
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Post by Read »

Hello Adele,

Following is the link for Chapter 3 Escape

https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/tradingjeffandhisdog_03_kjelguard_128kb.mp3

Time 23:52

Would also like to do Chapters 11 & 12, please.

Thank you,

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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Certainly, thanks! :D
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