Queer Little Folks, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Queer Little Folks, Harriet Beecher Stowe
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Queer Little Folks

Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe

Narrator: Bobbie Frohman, Susan McCarthy

Unabridged: 2 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2014


Synopsis

An enjoyable collection of animal stories from the author of Uncle Tom’s CabinMeant to enchant and instruct young listeners, Harriet Beecher Stowe sees through the eyes of the forest creatures, large and small, and shows us how things might work in the adventure of growing “big.” Queer Little Folks includes: “Hen That Hatched Ducks” “The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge” “The History of Tip-Top” “Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket” “Mother Magpie’s Mischief ”“The Squirrels That Live in a House” “Hum, Son of Buz” “Our Country Neighbors” “The Diverting History of Little Whiskey”

About Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896) was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, the daughter of an outspoken religious leader, who raised her on devotional tales of Christian charity and brotherhood. When her father moved the family to Cincinnati, she had her first exposure to slavery and abolitionism, witnessing race riots, hearing the stories of runaway slaves, and aiding fugitive slaves from the South.

About Bobbie Frohman

Bobbie Frohman, a third generation Californian, was raised in a large extended family, the niece of cowboys. Early on she developed a deep love of animals, training her dogs to perform with her at dog shows, and as a competitive barrel racer with her beloved horse, Lucky.

About Susan McCarthy

Susan McCarthy is the narrator of numerous audiobooks, including such classics as Jane Austen’s Lady Susan and Sherwood Andersen’s Winesburg, Ohio. Her love for reading began as a young girl, when she discovered the Nancy Drew mystery series and was immediately hooked. Also a voice-over artist, she received her training at VoiceTrax San Francisco.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Janet on June 15, 2013

Fables with morals told by animals. Definitely recommending this to my teenaged daughter.......more