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)

Capítulos

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

Reseñas


(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.