The Carved Lions


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(4.7 stars; 19 reviews)

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)

Kapitel

Old Days 20:25 Gelesen von ilianthe
A Happy Evening 19:40 Gelesen von ilianthe
Coming Events 17:54 Gelesen von ilianthe
All Settled 19:45 Gelesen von ilianthe
An Unpromising Beginning 23:24 Gelesen von ilianthe
A New World 17:15 Gelesen von Taylavoce
Gathering Clouds 15:39 Gelesen von Taylavoce
'Nobody-Nobody' 19:05 Gelesen von Taylavoce
Out in the Rain 18:21 Gelesen von Taylavoce
Taking Refuge 18:09 Gelesen von MaryAnne
Kind Friends 20:58 Gelesen von MaryAnne
Good News 15:54 Gelesen von MaryAnne

Bewertungen


(5 stars)

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 stars)

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

Just Lovely


(5 stars)

Searching for more of her works


(4 stars)

Good story, but summary completely untrue.