A Christmas Dream, Louisa May Alcott
A Christmas Dream, Louisa May Alcott
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A Christmas Dream

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Narrator: Lauren Ambrose

Unabridged: 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 10/09/2007

Synopsis

Two wonderful holiday stories that evoke the true meaning of the season.A Christmas Dream and How It Came TrueTen-year-old Effie lives the life most children dream of—with every day filled with delicious treats and wonderful toys. One night she experiences a dream that will forever change the meaning of Christmas for her. In it, she meets a group of under privileged children and she is inspired to create a Christmas they will never forget.Rosa's TaleIt is said that every Christmas Eve, for one hour's time beginning at the magical hour of midnight, animals are given the gift of speech. Imagining all that her equine friend, Rosa, might have to say, young Belinda is shocked to hear the sad story of Rosa's life and her fears of what the future might hold.

About Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) is the author of the beloved Little Women, which was based on her own experiences growing up in New England with her parents and three sisters. More than a century after her death, Louisa May Alcott's stories continue to delight readers of all ages.

About Lauren Ambrose

Lauren Ambrose received critical acclaim as Juliet in Shakespeare in the Park's Romeo and Juliet. Other theater credits include Sam Shepard's Buried Child at The National Theater in London and Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing on Broadway. She was nominated for two Emmy® awards for her work in Six Feet Under.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Angela M

“I'm so tired of Christmas I wish there never would be another one!" exclaimed a discontented-looking little girl…” "Why are you tired of what should be the happiest time of all the year?" asked mamma, anxiously.” “Perhaps I shouldn't be if I had something new. But it is always the same, and there isn......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

A very touching story with a “Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens reference. It’s a nice story to read to kids to showcase that they should appreciate how fortunate they are and to think of others.......more

Goodreads review by Puck

"Never give up your faith in the sweet old stories, even after you come to see that they are only the pleasant shadow of a lovely truth." My poor teeth! I know Alcott writes pure, moralistic stories (looking at you, Little Women) but this one was so sweet it gave me cavities. It could've done w......more

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