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The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted man of business and has little time for the good humor and charity of the Christmas season. But that’s about to change. A visit from his deceased business partner sets in motion a night in which Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. Will he listen to their messages? Will he heed their warnings? Ebenezer Scrooge is about to take a Christmas journey that he won’t soon forget. A Christmas Carol is an enduring classic Christmas tale that has captured hearts and imaginations for generations.
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The second installment in the beloved Anne of Green Gables series, this book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. The Anne of Avonlea audio book follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea school. Still here are many of the favorite characters you came to love in the first book Anne of Green Gables, as well new ones like Mr. Harrison, Miss Lavendar Lewis, Paul Irving, and the twins Dora and Davy.
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Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic children’s novel, Anne of Green Gables audio book tells the story of a red headed orphan girl with an abundance of personality. Despite her “tragical” past, Anne’s optimism and imagination have helped her to always see the best in things. Anne’s life changes considerably when she is accidentally adopted by the Cuthberts, a brother and sister who thought they were getting a boy to help out on the farm. The Cuthberts decide Anne will have to be sent back to the orphanage but before they know it, she has begun to work her way into their hearts, and they decide to keep her. Enjoy the timeless story that has been a favorite for generations!
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The third book in the Anne of Green Gables series, the Anne of the Island audio book, accompanies our beloved redhead Anne Shirley to Redmond College. Here Anne receives numerous proposals, befriends a mangled but determined cat, and sets up housekeeping with her chums in the dearest little cottage imaginable. Gilbert Blythe persists in courting her, but Anne soon sends him packing. Poor Gilbert doesn’t seem to stand a chance when the dashing man of Anne’s dreams appears out of nowhere….
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Book number five in the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne’s House of Dreams, sees Anne and Gilbert finally married and setting up their “House of Dreams” at Four Winds, a sleepy seaside community on Prince Edward Island in Nova Scotia. Follow along as our beloved couple begin their life together, with typical life: fresh problems to solve, new adventures, a few surprises for good measure, and new beloved friends and delightful neighbors. You’ll meet: Captain Jim, the lighthouse attendant, a caring “old tar” who rivets those around him with his stories of the sea; Miss Cornelia Bryant, the lady who speaks from the heart — and speaks her mind unashamedly, too (a sure rival to Mrs. Rachel Lynde of the earlier “Anne books”); and the tragically beautiful Leslie Moore, into whose dark life Anne shines a brilliant light, Anne’s best friend at Four Winds.
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A collection of 12 short stories by L.M. Montgomery famed author of the Anne of Green Gables Series. Chronicles of Avonlea features some of our favorite characters, but mostly highlights vignettes of other inhabitants of Avonlea, and the surrounding area. We meet some old friends and many new ones from “The Island” in stories both sweet and poignant. An old lady finds happiness in being a “fairy godmother” to a young music teacher; two lovers will not speak for fifteen years, but still love each other dearly; a woman-hater is quarantined with a man-hater; and other anecdotes of country town life are drawn by the delicate and sure hand of the beloved Montgomery. Stories include: “The Hurrying of Ludovic”, “Aunt Olivia’s Beau”, “Quarantine at Alexander Abraham’s”, “Pa Sloane’s Purchase”, “The Miracle at Carmody”, and more. A delightful read, and a welcome addition to the beloved tales of Avonlea!
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Cranford is set in a small market town populated largely by a number of respectable ladies. It tells of their secrets and foibles, their gossip and their romances as they face the challenges of dealing with new inhabitants to their society and innovations to their settled existence. It was first published between 1851 and 1853 as episodes in Charles Dickens’ Journal Household Words. Appended to this recording is a short sequel, The Cage at Cranford, written ten years later and published in the journal All the Year Round. In a letter to Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Bronte wrote: “Thank you for your letter, it was as pleasant as a quiet chat, as welcome as spring showers, as reviving as a friend’s visit; in short, it was very like a page of Cranford.”… Cranford is a genteel and humorous look at Victorian society by Elizabeth Gaskell, and is quite a change from her more gritty novels like Mary Barton or North and South.
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The story is told almost entirely from the point of view of the first person narrator, David Copperfield himself, and was the first Dickens novel to be written as such a narration. The story deals with the life of David Copperfield from childhood to maturity. David’s father had died six months before he was born, and seven years later, his mother remarries but David and his step-father don’t get on and he is sent to boarding school. As David settles into life we are taken along with him and meet a dazzling array of characters, some of whom we will never forget and some of whom we won’t want to remember!
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Emma Woodhouse, aged 20 at the start of the novel, is a young, beautiful, witty, and privileged woman in Regency England. She sadly is also rather spoiled, headstrong, and self-satisfied; she greatly overestimates her own matchmaking abilities, is blind to the dangers of meddling in other people’s lives, and her imagination and perceptions often lead her astray. Her indulgent father and lack of a mother have left her spoiled and used to getting her own way. Emma’s only true critic and voice of reason is Mr. Knightley, a gentleman whose opinion she values greatly, and who cares deeply for her, but whose affection she does not see, while seeking to play matchmaker in the lives of others. She delights in meddling in the romantic affairs of everyone around her, thinking celibacy is a privilege she alone can enjoy, by virtue of her social standing. Happily, in the end, Emma is forced to acknowledge both her own lack of proper insight into the motives of others, and admit her need for a companion who can challenge her to become a better woman.
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A collection of short stories by L.M. Montgomery famed author of the Anne of Green Gables Series. Further Chronicles of Avonlea is the enjoyable sequel to Chronicles of Avonlea lightly featuring some of our favorite characters including Anne, Rachel Lynde, and Matthew Cuthbert , but mostly vignettes of other inhabitants of Avonlea, and the surrounding area. The book includes fifteen short and entertaining, funny and romantic stories, including: “Aunt Cynthia’s Persian Cat”, “The Materializing of Cecil”, “The Dream-Child”, “The Little Brown Book of Miss Emily”, “The Conscience Case of David Bell”, and many more. The tales will delight the reader and make a perfect addition to the Avonlea section of their bookshelf!
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In one of Charles Dickens’ most beloved stories, Philip Pirrip, known as “Pip”, narrates his own journey, from the hindsight of 50 years.
Pip grows up with his older sister after losing his parents at a very early age. His sister, a tough unloving woman, rules Pip and her gentle husband Joe with an iron hand. During Pip’s 7th year, while playing in the marshes, he is accosted by an escaped criminal whom he decides to help by stealing food from his own home. But the convict is caught and returned to prison.
Miss Havisham, an eccentric, rich recluse, sends for Pip to come to her house to play with Estella, a haughty and rude girl about his age. Although Pip is ashamed of himself as a poor uneducated boy, he is fascinated by Estella. A few years later, he becomes apprenticed to Joe, a blacksmith, but dreams of becoming rich and clever and marrying Estella. A stranger, Mr. Jaggers, arrives to inform him that he has come into a handsome property, and will be removed from his present home to be brought up as a gentleman. The benefactor is kept secret, but Pip is sure it must be Miss Havisham.
In London, he acquires a tutor, grand new clothes and the lifestyle he always wanted. However, life is complicated as a gentleman in society, and he finds himself very unhappy, as Estella remains indifferent to him, involved with someone else. Pip begins overspending his generous allowance, and worse, spurns his old friends. Then unexpected problems from his past arise, and begin to transform his attitude.
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Jo’s Boys is the third book in the Little Women trilogy by Louisa May Alcott. This volume follows the lives of the Plumfield boys who were introduced in Little Men, particularly Tommy, Emil, Demi, Nat, Dan, and Professor Bhaer and Jo’s sons Rob and Teddy, although the others make frequent appearances as well. Jo remains at the center of the tale, surrounded by her boys as they experience shipwreck and storm, disappointment and even murder. As with any tale of growing up, the book includes romance as the childhood playmates become young men and women. The characters are growing up, going out into the world and deciding their futures which brings a whole host of new adventures, learning experiences, and the emotions of coming of age.
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Jo March, the tomboy heroine of Little Women, is now Mrs. Jo Bhaer, married and with a family of her own. Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer, open their hearts (and their home) to educate and care for a handful of rowdy yet well-meaning youngsters. With two sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the informal school at Plumfield, Jo couldn’t be happier. The endearing cast of boys includes Nat, an orphaned street musician, cold and frightened when he first arrives at their door; business-minded Tommy; Dan, a “wild boy” eventually tamed by love and kindness; and other lovable characters. As with any group of boys the adventures and scrapes are abundant, but not outweighed by the morals to be learned and the love shared. An engaging sequel to Little Women, you will surely find a new favorite in Little Men!
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Little Women is the beloved-classic story of The March family, Mr. and Mrs. March (known as Marmee), and their four girls–Practical, yet fashion conscious Meg, who longs for the nice things they used to have. Rambunctious, book worm, Jo, who wants to become a writer and wishes she were born a boy, the “heroine” of the book. Shy and quiet, home-loving Beth, who loves to play the piano and play with her kitties. Finally, the youngest: artistic, vain, and often selfish Amy, who loves to use big words and longs for an aristocratic nose! The story takes place during the American Civil War, and begins with Mr. March away from home as a chaplain to the Union army, while his wife and daughters remain at home to work and wait for his safe return. This book follows their joys, sorrows, and scrapes along the path to the girls becoming grown up “little women”. Many of the scrapes they get into include Laurie–their harum scarum next door neighbor, who becomes their adopted brother. The two families, The March’s and the Laurence’s strike up a lasting friendship, despite their differences in material belongings. Alcott’s books are enduring classics, a look into an era gone by, as well as the emotions of growing up, learning to face the various joys and sorrows of life.
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North and South is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North of England. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, Margaret Hale settles with her parents in Milton where she witnesses the brutal world wrought by the industrial revolution and employers and workers clashing in the first organized strikes. Sympathetic to the poor whose courage and tenacity she admires and among whom she makes friends, she clashes with John Thornton, a cotton mill manufacturer who belongs to the nouveaux riches and whose contemptuous attitude to workers Margaret despises. Thornton also happens to be a pupil, and good friend, of her father, so Margaret must strive to at least be civil when he comes to call at their home. As the novel continues Margaret grows in her understanding of the complexity of labor relations and their impact on well-meaning mill owners, and her conflicted relationship with John Thornton. At one point Thornton proposes to her, but she refuses him. Later, he sees her with her fugitive brother, whom he mistakes for another suitor, and this creates further unresolved conflict. Margaret, once she believes she has lost his affection, begins to see him in another light, and eventually they are reunited.
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Northanger Abbey follows Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath, England. Seventeen year-old Catherine spends her time visiting newly-made friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and going to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella's brother John Thorpe (Catherine's brother James's friend from university), and by Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henry's younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, because she has been reading Ann Radcliffe's gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, Catherine expects to be dark, ancient and full of fantastical mystery.
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"Please sir, I want some more," the famous line spoken by Oliver Twist at age nine, becomes the tipping point of a huge change in Oliver's life. He is soon captured into the service of Fagin and his gang of pick-pocketing boys. But, Mr. Brownlow saves him from arrest, and for the first time in his young life Oliver finds comfort and caring. Unfortunately, he is recaptured into the seedy and disgusting world he had escaped, and meets with Bill Sykes, a dangerous criminal. There are numerous delightful or wicked characters that carry the story along, such as the Artful Dodger-- a boy of the streets under Fagin, Mr. Bumble the Beadle, looking for ways to get rid of Oliver, Nancy who makes a fateful betrayal, and the Maylies, whose affection Oliver craves. The author's descriptions of the back street life in London, bring us full force into the crushing poverty and the terrible way in which poor people were treated during that time. Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist as a serial in 1837, and it is considered one of the most popular in English literature.
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Persuasion is a regency Cinderella-esque tale of a young woman, the beautiful Anne Elliot, who is persuaded from marrying the Naval officer of her heart. It is now almost nine years since she rejected him. Bonaparte has abdicated and England’s sailors return home covered in glory. Fredrick Wentworth is now a rich and highly eligible sea captain and the two are curiously thrown together. Will their forgotten affection blossom anew? Or has the captain found another?
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Pollyanna is the beloved classic tale of Pollyanna Whittier, a young orphaned girl who goes to live with her wealthy Aunt Polly after her father’s death. Pollyanna’s philosophy of life centers around what she calls “The Glad Game”, taught to her by her father: she always tries to find something to be glad about in every situation, and to always do without delay whatever she thinks is right. With this philosophy, and her unfailingly cheerful personality, she brings so much gladness to her aunt’s dispirited New England town that she transforms it into a pleasant, joyful place to live. When she tragically loses the use of her legs in an accident, even Pollyanna’s robust optimism is put to the test. She becomes isolated and depressed, believing that she has lost her innate happiness. The townspeople, so touched by her influence in their lives, rally to cheer her, and help bring her back to her sunny disposition.
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Now cured from her spinal injury, Pollyanna shares the “Glad Game” with new friends in Boston. It seems she may not be able to touch the heart of one new friend, however. The bitter and depressed Mrs. Ruth Carew, who Pollyanna goes to live with for the winter while her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton travel to Europe, seems beyond the charms of Pollyanna’s ways. Will Pollyanna be able to reach her, and bring back joy to Ruth’s heart?
There are other new friends in Boston, as well: Della the nurse, Sadie, and the crippled orphan Jamie. As always, our heroine has a knack for touching hearts and making friends. But, growing up brings sorrows as well as joys. Pollyanna must face hard times when she returns home to her Aunt Polly; Dr. Chilton, her uncle, has died and Aunt Polly struggles with the burden of trying to make ends meet. Even Pollyanna seems to have a hard time maintaining her usual cheerful outlook. As there is with most growing up stories, this tale includes romance. With three prospective suitors, Pollyanna has a hard choice to make. As one would expect with the girl who epitomizes happiness in every circumstance, the book ends with lots of happy endings.
Share this page and help us reach more people—your support matters! Experience the true story of faith, sacrifice, and service in Yankee at Molokai, the unforgettable audiobook of Brother Joseph’s legacy. As a daring soldier in the Union Army, Ira […]
Share this page and help us reach more people—your support matters! True Stories for First Communicants Audiobook – Beautiful Catholic stories that help children treasure their First Communion. A companion to the popular First Communion Days, by the […]
Share this page and help us reach more people—your support matters! The companion volume to Just Stories, by the same author, Tell Us Another! Stories That Never Grow Old, is a collection of 65 little stories for the Catholic child (and adult), […]
Share this page and help us reach more people—your support matters! Sunday Morning Storyland brings Gospel truths to life for children, just as Jesus welcomed and taught the little ones. A collection of sermons for each Sunday of the year, written […]
Share this page and help us reach more people—your support matters! This scene from Stories From God’s Holy Book reminds young readers to trust Christ even in life’s storms. Stories From God’s Holy Book is a charming collection of Bible history […]
