General Fiction
Socialist Readings for Children
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John Spargo
A collection of readings designed more for youngsters aged 12 or older than for children, in my view. The presentation is idealistic and off…
How Bessie Kept House
Read by Elsie Selwyn
Amanda Minnie Douglas
Bessie desperately wants to be trusted with taking care of the house alone, instead of being bossed by Cousin Jane, while her mother goes on…
Lady Audley's Secret
Read by Mark Leder
Mary Elizabeth Braddon
It is June 1857, and young and beautiful Lucy Graham is about to marry Sir Michael Audley. But who exactly IS Lucy, that's what Sir Michael…
Paul and the Printing Press
Read by Brian Keenan
Sara Ware Bassett
Paul Cameron, president of the class of 1920 in the Burmingham High School, conceives the idea of establishing a school paper, to the honor …
Nelly
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Lucy Ellen Guernsey
This little story is written to illustrate the value of honesty and faithfulness in small and great matters. Nelly's earnings may possibly b…
Harper's Young People
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Various
Harper's Young People upon its first publication in 1879 was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, sho…
Harper's Young People
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Various
Harper's Young People, first published in 1879, was an illustrated weekly publication containing delightful serialized stories, short storie…
The Snow Man
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George Sand
George Sand presents a novel containing one of her favorite crafts, besides creating wonderful literary works. This one involves the making …
The Merriweather Girls and the Mystery of the Queen's Fan
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Lizette M. Edholm
A new girl from Arizona, a priceless fan gone missing, and a group of girls determined to do good in whatever way they can! Join the Merriwe…
L'Assommoir
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
Gervaise Macquart runs away to Paris with Lantier, to work as a washerwoman. Lantier abandons her and their two sons. She then marries the…
Our Little Mexican Cousin
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Edward Crompton Butler
This story will allow both young and old to learn about some of Mexico's history, customs, daily life, and beautiful places through the eyes…
Impressions of Theophrastus Such
Read by Mark Leder
George Eliot
The ruminations and reflections of a minor scholar. - Summary by Mark Leder
The Girl Scouts Rally
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Katherine Keene Galt
The continuation of the story of Rosanna, a spirited young girl, and her friends who are determined to help a less fortunate girl in need of…
Bumps and His Buddies
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Marie Helene Gulbransen
This is a fanciful story about Bumps, a "roly-poly little chap, a bit too heavy for his height" who gets his name for always falli…
Murder by the Clock
Read by Roger Melin
Rufus King
Lieutenant Valcour must solve the murder of a man who was murdered twice! At 8:34 P.M. the body of Mr. Endicott is first discovered. By midn…
The Cloven Foot
Read by Mark Leder
Mary Elizabeth Braddon
John Traverton goes to visit his uncle Jasper. Jasper wishes John to marry his adopted daughter, Laura. If he does so within one calendar y…
The Girl Scout's Triumph
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Katherine Keene Galt
The third and final book following Rosanna and her friends as Girl Scouts. This book focuses on Claire Maslin, a new girl to town, who is fi…
Nixie Bunny in Holiday-land
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Joseph C. Sindelar
Nixie Bunny takes his family on vacation to Holiday-land where they learn about the different holidays of the year. - Summary by Cassandra A…
Piping Hot
Read by Mark Leder
Émile Zola
Covering a two-year period, Zola recounts the lives, intrigues, quarrel and loves of a group of five families all living in what was at the …
Three Times Three
Read by TriciaG
Various
A temperance story for boys of twelve years. Much of the story centres on Malcolm Courtney and his friend Renwick Marx, who falls under the …