Raggedy Ann Stories, Johnny Gruelle
Raggedy Ann Stories, Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann Stories

Author: Johnny Gruelle

Narrator: Cicely Tyson

Unabridged: 2 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/24/2004

Synopsis

On this unabridged recording, listeners will hear all the original Raggedy Ann stories, as they follow Raggedy Ann to Marcella's nursery and watch her quickly become the leader of the dolls -- and the world. After learning a lesson from a naughty raid on the pantry, Raggedy Ann strives to be good -- and succeeds. She and her friends rescue Fido, the family dog, from the dogcatcher. One of her most well-known adventures leads her to get her stuffing replaced, and along the way gets her famous I Love You candy heart. First published in 1918, Raggedy Ann has charmed millions of children with her always warm and optimistic outlook and calm approach to difficulties.

About Johnny Gruelle

Johnny Gruelle was a newspaper man who began writing stories about Raggedy Ann at the turn of the century, in order to entertain his ailing daughter, Marcella. He wrote many stories about the rag doll and her brother Raggedy Andy, including two collections, Raggedy Ann Stories and Raggedy Andy Stories. Though Mr. Gruelle died in 1938, his legacy is continued by his family and the millions around the world who have been touched by his simple messages of love, respect, and friendship.

About Cicely Tyson

Cecily Tyson, Oscar® nominee, ACE winner, three-time Emmy winner, lecturer, activist and humanitarian, is one of the most respected and honored talents in American theater and film.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sara

Childhood classics are always dicey things. Sometimes they age better than others. Raggedy Ann falls somewhere in the middle of that spectrum, I think. I mean, let's get this out of the way: Raggedy's mistress, Marcella, is a spoiled little upper-class white girl, complete with a stereotype of a blac......more

Goodreads review by Helen

I enjoyed this first book in the Raggedy Ann & Andy set of stories. They were poignant, knowing the girl in the story is the author's daughter, who died at age 13.......more

Goodreads review by Wreade1872

One thing missing from these stories is a list of the dolls. You do get to know them as you go along but a role-call at the start would have been nice so here you go. Raggedy Ann - Female, cheap stitched doll. Four Penny Dolls - Female, small dolls. Indian Doll - Male, given his tracking skills i'm ass......more

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