Adventures of the runaway rocking chair

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Adventures of the runaway rocking chair

by Howard Roger Garis

EN·~1 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

ADVENTURE I GRANDMA BAKES A CAKE

15:19
2

ADVENTURE II RACKY RUNS AWAY

10:52
3

ADVENTURE III EXCITEMENT IN THE HOUSE

12:03
4

ADVENTURE IV SLIDING DOWN HILL

10:32
5

ADVENTURE V THE SINGING GIRL

9:45
6

ADVENTURE VI UP IN THE ATTIC

8:39
7

ADVENTURE VII THE SNOW STORM

12:43
8

ADVENTURE VIII A LITTLE OLD WOMAN

12:11
9

ADVENTURE IX SANTA CLAUS

8:55
10

ADVENTURE X THE RATTLE-BANG

8:49

Description

In a cozy little neighborhood, a group of spirited children—Nat, Weezie, Rodney, and Addie—spend their mornings at Grandma Harden’s bustling porch, plotting fishing trips, swapping dresses for dolls, and coaxing the family dog, Thump, into a game of fetch. Their lively banter about school and sweet treats sets the stage for the house’s warm, slightly chaotic rhythm, where every ordinary moment hints at a hidden adventure.

When the children finally head off to school, the familiar rocking chair in Grandma’s living room begins to stir on its own, sparking a series of whimsical escapades that whisk the youngsters through unexpected corners of the house and beyond. From secret cake recipes to impromptu snowstorms, each episode blends gentle humor with imaginative wonder, inviting listeners to join the fun.

Perfect for listeners who love light‑hearted tales of friendship, curiosity, and a touch of magical mischief, this charming collection captures the delight of childhood curiosity in a home where anything can happen.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (107K characters)

Series

Happy home series

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Grosset & Dunlap, 1926.

Credits

Al Haines

Release date

2023-07-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Howard Roger Garis

Howard Roger Garis

1873–1962

Best known for creating Uncle Wiggily, this prolific American writer helped shape early 20th-century children's reading with cheerful adventures, animal stories, and series fiction. He also worked as a newspaperman before building a long career in books for young readers.

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