Rainbow Valley (version 3 Dramatic Reading)
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Anne Shirley is grown up and married, and her six children are off having their own adventures with the Merediths - the four children of a widowed, absent-minded minister. Whether they're hiding a runaway home girl and plotting to save her from the orphanage or organizing a day of fasting to punish themselves for singing an awful song in the graveyard, their adventures and misadventures make this seventh Anne novel a different, but still delightful, story. Summary by Rachel
Cast List:
Narrator: Esther ben Simonides
Faith Meredith: Rachel
Una Meredith: Gaby
Jerry Meredith: Aaron M. Lebowitz
Carl Meredith: DanielDeronda
Mary Vance: Paula Priebe
Jem Blythe: TenorBoy
Walter Blythe: Eddy Sherman
John Meredith: Mark Crowle-Groves
Rosemary West: Leanne Yau
Anne Blythe: Adele de Pignerolles
Susan Baker: Beth Thomas
Miss Cornelia: Michele Eaton
Other characters voiced by Ananda, aravagarwal, Lilith Branda, Mark Crowle-Groves, Mike Harris, Heidi Hoerman, Aaron M. Lebowitz, Arielle Lipshaw, kellymcgee, Rosalynn, MaryAnnS, Sonia, SuperCoconut, Twinkle, and Leanne Yau
Audio edited by Rachel and Twinkle
Additional proof-listening by Rachel and Beth Thomas. (7 hr 37 min)
Chapters
Dramatis Personae | 2:18 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 1: Home Again | 7:47 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 2: Sheer Gossip | 19:31 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 3: The Ingleside Children | 13:10 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 4: The Manse Children | 18:18 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 5: The Advent of Mary Vance | 22:46 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 6: Mary Stays at the Manse | 8:48 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 7: A Fishy Episode | 14:01 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 8: Miss Cornelia Intervenes | 14:25 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 9: Una Intervenes | 18:50 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 10: The Manse Girls Clean House | 12:55 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 11: A Dreadful Discovery | 7:37 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 12: An Explanation and a Dare | 14:29 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 13: The House on the Hill | 17:21 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 14: Mrs. Alec Davis Makes a Call | 16:49 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 15: More Gossip | 14:14 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 16: Tit for Tat | 22:11 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 17: A Double Victory | 17:53 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 18: Mary Brings Evil Tidings | 9:04 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 19: Poor Adam! | 7:26 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 20: Faith Makes a Friend | 9:43 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 21: The Impossible Word | 17:00 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 22: St. George Knows All About It | 10:26 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 23: The Good-Conduct Club | 19:16 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 24: A Charitable Impulse | 13:41 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 25: Another Scandal and Another ''Explanation'' | 13:32 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 26: Miss Cornelia Gets a New Point of View | 13:28 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 27: A Sacred Concert | 8:00 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 28: A Fast Day | 8:03 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 29: A Weird Tale | 7:07 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 30: The Ghost on the Dyke | 8:46 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 31: Carl Does Penance | 9:08 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 32: Two Stubborn People | 11:48 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 33: Carl is—Not—Whipped | 9:41 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 34: Una Visits the Hill | 12:06 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 35: ''Let the Piper Come'' | 6:14 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Reviews
Ilana Galadriel
A lovely rendition with a diverse cast of readers. I especially liked the voices of Susan, Cornelia, Norman, the minister, Mary Vance, Faith Rosemaryand Ellen. I found the reading of Una slow and too deliberate. it didn't fit in with the rest. Overall a very pleasant dramatic reading. Thank you to all who worked hard on this.
A Lovely, Feel-Good Story
Michelle
I love this audiobook!!! The children are entertaining and the love story is so touching. The readers for Mary Vance and Mr. Meredith are probably my favorites. I disagree with the above negative comments about Una’s dialogue — I think the reader captured her innocence and sensitivity, and it’s understandable if there weren’t enough child voice actors to go around.
A LibriVox Listener
The Anne books are the dearest and sweetest stories. I would like them to go on and on. The drama team are amazing and bring the books to life. Thank you for your talents.
Enters the next generation
Y. Michelle Webb
Hard to move away from Anne. more about other kids then her own. voice of Gilbert too different after 3 reads. Anxious to see what's next.
Donna
Very well done! Readings were very believable and very dramatic!
Some voices...eh
A LibriVox Listener
Una voice I didn't care for much it seemed too slow. Loved Walters voice and Nick
Horsecrazy 🐎
Probably my favorite or one of my favorite. The readers are amazing!❤️😄
Loved story readers great one was a bit fast thoroughly enjoyed
Love To Listen