A Lucky Deal is a story of a young New York lad who, in the process of looking for a job, becomes a hero and lands a dream job as a messenger boy in Wall Street. This gives him access to people and information that he can use constructively to build himself up. Along the way, he has a powerful, saving influence on many of those around him. (Summary by Keith Salis) [chương_files]
Short stories for children that hide practical lessons within charming glimpses of life in England in the Early 19th Century. (Summary by TR Love) [chương_files]
Twenty-two moral stories for children. A collection of short stories about good little boys & girls and the rewards that come from good behavior, and naughty children who suffer the consequences of their actions. “Arabella fancied there could be no pleasure in the world equal to that of listening to conversations in which she had no concern, peeping into her mamma’s drawers and boxes, and asking impertinent questions. If a parcel was brought to the house, she had no rest till she had found out what was in it; and if her papa rung the bell, she would never quit the room till the servant came up, that she might hear what he wanted.” – from “Curiosity” – Summary by Krista Zaleski [chương_files]
Katherine Green an envious girl is given a pretty doll by her Aunt Jane. Christmastime is approaching… Nellie Green her sister who is quite different has a rich friend over by the name of Flora Lee. They would like to use Katherine’s doll because all of the other ones are in ruins from over use. Katherine who has been rather protective of her doll straight up refuses. It shows Flora what a bad sister Katherine is. Nellie is very sad at her friend’s discovery of the great fault. Whenever Flora left after a game of dolls without a proper rich lady tells her mother what a nice girl Nellie is and how kind she is toward her sister. Even though her sister is envious, and unwilling to share. On Christmas Nellie finds a gorgeous doll with a note from Flora. Her sister seeing the pretty doll for her sister grows angry and full of envy. She grows so overcome until the evening when she opened up the bureau drawer… (Summary by Victoria Bell) [chương_files]
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 050: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members. [chương_files]
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 045: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members. [chương_files]
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 030: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members. [chương_files]
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 036: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members. [chương_files]
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 038: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members. [chương_files]
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 034: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members. [chương_files]
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