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Preface
Read by Rachel
Louisa May Alcott
In Shawl-Straps: A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag
Unlike the other volumes in this series, which are books of childrens' stories, Shawl-Straps is a novel. It is the story of Amanda, Matilda,…
Two Ways of Putting It
Read by jlenardon
Various
In Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 01, Nov. 4, 1879
Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, sho…
Preface
Read by Christine Rottger
Jane Eayre Fryer
In The Mary Frances Sewing Book
This enchanting book was first published in 1913 “for all girls who love to make pretty things”. Meet Tommy Pin Cushion, Mr. Silver Thimble,…
Chapter 14
Read by Anthony St. Pierre
Franklin W. Dixon
In Hunting for Hidden Gold (version 2)
The Hardy boys were sons of a celebrated American detective and from their father learned the particulars of a number of unusual crimes. The…
Preface
Read by Serin
Louisa May Alcott
In An Old-Fashioned Girl (version 2)
Country-girl Polly Milton visits her fashionable cousins in the city, who make fun of her old-fashioned values. Will Polly adapt to city lif…
Fun
Read by Kristin G.
Various
In Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 02, Nov. 11, 1879
Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, sho…
Second Childhood
Read by Liam Green
Clifford D. Simak
In Short Science Fiction Collection 068
Science fiction is a genre encompassing imaginative works that take place in this world or that of the author’s creation where anything is p…
Children's Drama
Read by April6090
Richard Middleton
In The Day Before Yesterday
This is a volume of short stories and essays by Richard Middleton. The British poet and author wrote a large number of short pieces during h…
The Tournament
Read by Mickey T.
Various
In Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 03, Nov. 18, 1879
Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, sho…
Childhood – Chapters 1 and 2
Read by Kristin LeMoine
L. Frank Baum
In The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
This story of Santa Claus veers away slightly from the traditional stories of his beginnings. L. Frank Baum creates a world of fantasy that …
Preface
Read by Jill Engle
Clara Dillingham Pierson
In Among the Pond People
Lovely book for children written by teacher and naturalist Clara Dillingham Pierson. This book in the "Among the People" series ex…
Preface
Read by Evan Smith
James Hiram Fassett
In The Beacon Second Reader
In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been…
Chapter 14: The Boys
Read by Gillian Hendrie
Charles N. Queen
In Why Are So Few Men in the Churches? And Remedies
The strength of the book is in its facts and suggestions considered in a matter of fact and suggestive way. It offers criticism in the spiri…
09 - Forward March
Read by Tom Weiss
Victor Appleton
In Tom Swift in Captivity
Tom Swift is approached by Mr. Preston, the owner of a circus, and begins to tell the story of Jake Poddington, Mr. Preston's most skilled h…
Children's Short Works, Vol. 006
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
LibriVox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 006: a collection of 11 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Libr…
The Boys
Read by E. Moulton
Louisa May Alcott
In Little Men
Little Men (published 1871) is considered the second book of the Little Women trilogy written by Louisa May Alcott. (The book Good Wives (18…
Preface, Dedication, Disclaimer
Read by Mark F. Smith
Robert Louis Stevenson
In Kidnapped
David Balfour, a lad of seventeen and newly orphaned, is directed to go and live with his rich uncle, the master of the estate of Shaws in t…
Children's Short Works, Vol. 003
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Various
LibriVox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 003: a collection of 10 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Libr…
Book of Nations, for Children
Read by ChadH94
Unknown
In Children's Short Works, Vol. 030
Librivox's Children's Short Works Collection 030: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Libr…
A Hard Swim
Read by Christine Lehman
Various
In Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 13, Jan. 27, 1880
Harper's Young People was an illustrated weekly publication for children containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction an…