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Delve into the enchanting realm of childhood tales with "Bobby's Wolf and Other Stories," a captivating collection that weaves together imaginative narratives and real-life lessons. This podcast invites young listeners to explore themes of adventure, friendship, and moral growth, all while fostering curiosity about the world around them. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a variety of short stories that blend fantasy with important life lessons, scientific concepts, and historical insights. These tales, originating from a rich tradition of children's literature, are ...

Explore the intricate lives of young girls as they navigate the challenges of growing up, friendship, and self-discovery in the captivating series inspired by the title "Six Little Girls." This podcast delves into the unique perspectives and experiences that shape the formative years of childhood, highlighting the joys and trials of youth. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that brings to life the diverse stories of young girls from different backgrounds, showcasing their hopes, dreams, and the lessons they learn along the way. This is not a single story but a series of unique ...

Gather around as we embrace the warmth of family traditions and the power of storytelling, inspired by the cherished moments spent with Grandma at six o'clock in the evening. This podcast invites you to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that delve into the themes of faith, love, and the miracles that can unfold in everyday life. Each episode offers a new complete audiobook, showcasing a variety of narratives that reflect the wisdom and lessons imparted through generations. As you listen, you'll encounter unique explorations of biblical verses and the profound connections they inspire...

Embrace the spirit of renewal and reflection with "New Year's Tangles and Other Stories," a captivating collection that weaves together themes of hope, transformation, and the complexities of life. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a variety of short stories that resonate with the essence of new beginnings and the challenges that often accompany them. From whimsical tales of fresh starts to poignant narratives that delve into the intricacies of human relationships and historical moments, this series invites listeners to explore the myriad ways in which life can ...

Immerse yourself in the heartwarming world of childhood tales and moral lessons with "Sidney Martin's Christmas (and Other Stories)." This podcast celebrates the joys and challenges of youth, exploring themes of kindness, compassion, and the lessons learned through both joyful and difficult experiences. With an emphasis on stories that resonate with children and adults alike, each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of narratives that highlight the importance of empathy and understanding. From festive tales that capture the spirit of Christmas to poignant ...

As the title suggests, this story is from real events. As the author explains in the last chapter, all of the events are true; the conversations and other minor elements have been fleshed out by the author. Jeannie Barrett comes to faith as a girl. That faith is to be tested for more than 20 years, as her health takes a sudden downturn. Added to that, her father, the breadwinner of the family, has a financial setback. It seems to be a case of a 19th-Century female Job! This is an account of her sufferings, but also of her support and provision in Christ. - Summary by TriciaG

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!Ten-year-old Reuben Watson Stone is carrying a heavy burden. As "the man of the house", he feels responsible for supporting his widowed mother and younger sister. He takes just about any job he can get, even ones that are dangerous. During a particularly harrowing experience, Reuben learns to turn to God for protection and guidance, and God seems to put circumstances in his path where he can prove his helpfulness and trustworthiness. But is that enough, or will he enlist himself as a soldier with Christ as his captain?This show ...

It’s A YP Thing Podcast mission is to impact the next generation of leaders through authentic conversations & real-life experiences with podcast host Pansy Johnson.

Seventh book in the Chautauqua Girls series. Written by Isabella Alden under the pseudonym “Pansy.” Erskine, Ruth's son (a 5-year-old at the end of Judge Burnham’s Daughters) is now a grown man, and Ruth is 50-something. He brings home an American wife from Paris, a woman who seems to want to tear apart mother and son. But Irene has some big secrets to hide. (Summary by TriciaG) Previous book in series: Workers Together, or, An Endless Chain Next book in series: Four Mothers at Chautauqua

Short stories and sketches all relating in some way to temperance and advocating for prohibition. Each story looks at a different facet of the issue. It is presumably children's literature, but most of it would not be understood by the younger set. I recommend pre-teens and older for these stories. - Summary by TriciaG

Rebecca Harlowe is a young woman who strives to apply Christ's instructions in the Bible to her daily life and relationships. In this book we witness some of her successes and failures and the effect of her example on those around her. (Summary by BookAngel7)

Two stories about young people. "Gertrude's Diary" is written by a young girl. She and her three friends have given to them Bible verses each month, and they journal about how well their lives measure up to the verses. In "The Cube", a society is formed of 27 cousins and friends, who perform plays for each other to guess what event in history the scenes are portraying. - Summary by TriciaG

Third book in the Chautauqua Girls series. Written by Isabella Alden under the pseudonym Pansy.Ruth's father brings home a wife and daughter, after 18 years, that Ruth had never known about. Suddenly she is no longer the queen of her home. And what's worse, the new mother and sister are rude and antagonistic. How will Ruth bear this cross? (Summary by Tricia G) Previous book in series: The Chautauqua Girls at Home Next book in series: Ester Ried Yet Speaking

A tale of human choices and lost opportunities, and how one's choices affect so many other lives, for good or ill. A borrowed watch. A selfish younger brother. An engagement and flirtation. A trip to the city to replace the watch turns David Ransom's life in a whole new direction. - Summary by TriciaG

Now that the railroad has come through, Christie Tucker's parents have decided to save enough for her to go to her well-to-do Uncle Daniel for a one-day visit, on Christmas, which is also Christie's birthday. It's her first trip away from home -- and on the cars! Of course, the trip doesn't turn out exactly as expected. That one day, and how Christie lived it, has consequences that keep coming! Addressed by the author to girls, it is still a pleasant story for adults, too. (Summary by TriciaG)

>Fifth in the Chautauqua Girls series. Ruth Erskine Burnham has helped raise her husband's two daughters, but all have rejected her faith and values. The constant pressure to compromise has weakened her walk and made her life miserable. Her one comfort is her sickly 5 year old son. Will she return to the strong faith of her young womanhood, and will her family finally follow? (Summary by Tricia G) Previous book in series: Ester Ried Yet Speaking Next book in series: Workers Together, or, An Endless Chain

Dell Bronson has been reared in Boston by her refined uncle and aunt until, at age 18, she is called home by her father, a coarse tavern owner in Lewiston. As a daughter of the heavenly King, she strives to honor her heavenly Father by wooing her earthly father to Christ and away from rum. Set in the era of the temperance movement of the 1800's. Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy." Third in the Ester Ried series. (Summary by TriciaG)Previous book in series: Julia RiedNext book in series: Wise and Otherwise

Two short stories about young people who find themselves in difficult circumstances, written in 1880. Next Things relates of two brothers, recently orphaned. They cannot live together anymore, so one goes to a wealthy home on the edge of town, and the other goes to work in a grocer's shop. Each takes their mother's advice to find the next thing to do, and do it. In Dorrie's Day we have a grown-up little girl who gets lost on a train, and relates the family's search for her and her own adventures. Both of the stories contain a temperance theme. - Summary by TriciaG

Two short stories by Pansy. In "What She Said and What She Meant," Mrs. Marks detests gossip and avoids it as much as she can. But what she does say is vague and suggestive. It is taken, added to, and passed on by others, so that it is no longer what she meant, and threatens to ruin people's reputations and lives in the process. In "People Who Haven't Time and Can't Afford It," Mrs. Leymon is awakened to the needs of the abject poor in her town and works out how to help them. But will she find anyone able and willing to give of their time and money to help her with the scheme? (Summary by ...

Short stories for the young and young-at-heart. Included are a family with an overly-strict father and free-spirited daughter; a series of "just happened" circumstances (orchestrated by God, of course); a reminiscence of two poor medical students; a moral dilemma placed before a minister; and a few short pieces about various children, each with its moral lesson. (Summary by TriciaG)Note that "Dr. Deane's Way" ends abruptly, with the feeling that it's an incomplete story. There are, in fact, only the four chapters.