The Gate of the Giant Scissors
Annie Fellows Johnston
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This is the story of Joyce, an American girl who has been sent abroad to France to study, and of her adventures in France, - the wonderful house with the gate of The Giant Scissors, Jules, her little playmate, Sister Denis, the cruel Brossard, and her dear Aunt Kate. (Summary from an original 1898 copy of book.) (3 hr 0 min)
Chapters
01 - In the Pear-Tree | 13:13 | Read by Maria Therese |
02 - A New Fairy Tale | 20:55 | Read by Jessamy Gloor |
03 - Behind the Great Gate | 18:13 | Read by Jen Jordan |
04 - A Letter and a Meeting | 14:06 | Read by Carrie Heyes |
05 - A Thanksgiving Barbecue | 18:12 | Read by Kalynda |
06 - Joyce Plays Ghost | 23:40 | Read by Sandra Estenson |
07 - Old "Number Thirty-One" | 21:21 | Read by Sandra Estenson |
08 - Christmas Plans and An Accident | 17:26 | Read by Sandra Estenson |
09 - A Great Discovery | 17:27 | Read by Amy Gramour |
10 - Christmas | 16:17 | Read by Sandra Estenson |
Reviews
Delightful story
AnitaJ
I was sorry to come to the end of this. It was very enjoyable. All the readers did a great job and were easy to understand. I wanted to hear a nice story that included Christmas in it and this was beautiful!
Nice story well read
Cowboy Dan
Story is nice, encompasing several holidays. All readers did an admiral job.
Ms. Andrea
This story ended too soon. I loved it. I love this author!!
obx12
OBX12
A book to enjoy. Good readers.