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The Carved Lions

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(4,711 Sterne; 19 Bewertungen)

When two life sized carved lions from the east are given as a gift to an English household, the children of the house are enchanted, especially when the lions come to life and help take care of them. This is a delightful book for young girls but retains some adult appeal. The author Mrs Molesworth has been called "the Jane Austen of the nursery. (Summary by Ilianthe) (3 hr 46 min)

Chapters

Old Days

20:25

Read by ilianthe

A Happy Evening

19:40

Read by ilianthe

Coming Events

17:54

Read by ilianthe

All Settled

19:45

Read by ilianthe

An Unpromising Beginning

23:24

Read by ilianthe

A New World

17:15

Read by Taylavoce

Gathering Clouds

15:39

Read by Taylavoce

'Nobody-Nobody'

19:05

Read by Taylavoce

Out in the Rain

18:21

Read by Taylavoce

Taking Refuge

18:09

Read by MaryAnne

Kind Friends

20:58

Read by MaryAnne

Good News

15:54

Read by MaryAnne

Bewertungen

(5 Sterne)

I thought this book was delightful and even though there were several readers, if the reading speeds are adjusted, the change in readers wasn't an issue.

(5 Sterne)

A beautiful story, perfect for older children and adults. Sentimental and lovely. Strong readers.

Just Lovely

(5 Sterne)

Searching for more of her works

(4 Sterne)

Good story, but summary completely untrue.