Mother Carey’s Chickens


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(4.6 stars; 38 reviews)

“When Captain Carey went on his long journey into the unknown and uncharted land, the rest of the Careys tried in vain for a few months to be still a family, and did not succeed at all. They clung as closely to one another as ever they could, but there was always a gap in the circle where father had been….. The only thing to do was to remember father's pride and justify it, to recall his care for mother and take his place so far as might be; the only thing for all, as the months went on, was to be what mother called the three Bs -- brave, bright, and busy."

From the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, this book tells the story of a widow and her four children, forced to leave their home due to financial difficulties, and move to the “Yellow House” in turn of the century Beulah, Maine. The Disney movie “Summer Magic” starring Hayley Mills was loosely based on this book. (Summary by Maria Therese – with quotes from the book) (7 hr 25 min)

Chapters

01 - Mother Carey Herself 7:19 Read by Maria Therese
02 - The Chickens 9:36 Read by ashleighjane
03 - The Common Denominator 6:35 Read by Joyce Martin
04 - The Broken Circle 6:47 Read by ashleighjane
05 - How About Julia? 14:04 Read by Amy Benton
06 - Nancy's Idea 14:27 Read by Amy Benton
07 - "Old Beasts Into New" 8:04 Read by ESFJ Girl
08 - The Knight of Beulah Castle 12:58 Read by Joyce Couch
09 - Gilbert's Embassy 15:28 Read by Joyce Couch
10 - The Careys' Flitting 14:03 Read by Joyce Couch
11 - The Service on the Threshold 11:34 Read by Joyce Couch
12 - Cousin Ann 12:06 Read by ESFJ Girl
13 - The Pink of Perfection 12:37 Read by Joyce Couch
14 - Ways and Means 12:43 Read by Joyce Couch
15 - Belonging to Beulah 10:04 Read by Joyce Couch
16 - The Post-Bag 11:38 Read by Joyce Couch
17 - Jack of All Trades 14:35 Read by Joyce Martin
18 - The House of Lords 12:24 Read by Joyce Martin
19 - Old and New 12:39 Read by ESFJ Girl
20 - The Painted Chamber 12:40 Read by Joyce Martin
21 - A Family Rhomboid 12:47 Read by ESFJ Girl
22 - Cradle Gifts 12:53 Read by Joyce Martin
23 - Nearing Shiny Wall 11:24 Read by Joyce Martin
24 - A Letter From Germany 21:56 Read by Joyce Martin
25 - "Following the Gleam" 15:27 Read by Joyce Martin
26 - A Zoological Father 13:19 Read by Joyce Martin
27 - The Carey Housewarming 12:16 Read by Joyce Martin
28 - "Tibi Spendet Focus" 8:46 Read by Joyce Martin
29 - "Th' Action Fine" 18:56 Read by Joyce Martin
30 - The Inglenook 18:38 Read by Joyce Couch
31 - Grooves of Change 15:39 Read by Joyce Martin
32 - Doors of Daring 8:28 Read by ESFJ Girl
33 - Mother Hamilton's Birthday 13:58 Read by Joyce Martin
34 - Nancy Comes Out 11:03 Read by Joyce Martin
35 - The Crimson Rambler 17:56 Read by Joyce Martin

Reviews

Pretty good book


(4 stars)

I didn't love all the readers, but I'm grateful for their work. The book was full of good, solid values.

Sweet Story


(4 stars)

aA sweet story that is well worth listening to even though some of the readers could have used some improvement.

Lovely book!


(5 stars)

Joy to listen as a 31 year old mother of two 😊

Adorable


(5 stars)

This story is adorable and the readers are all very good.

Wonderful story. I wish it had just one reader.


(4 stars)