Ant ventures

audiobook

Ant ventures

by Blanche Elizabeth Wade

EN·~2 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

AROUND THE WORLD FOR A CHANGE

6:43
2

AT THE ANGLEWORM’S DOORWAY

10:11
3

ON THE PLEASURE BOAT

9:01
4

A VENTURE IN POLITENESS

7:36
5

AT THE WILD-ROSE TEA HOUSE

8:20
6

A VENTURE IN PLEASURE

8:52
7

THE BAND CONCERT

5:40
8

KEEPING DOWN LUMPS

8:49
9

AT MOLESWORTH HALL

6:33
10

A VENTURE WITH A PASS

6:16

Description

A restless young ant, weary of endless chores, finds himself handed a mysterious prescription by an eccentric beetle doctor. His mother, understanding the hidden code, equips him with a polished hat, a tidy suit, a modest lunchbox, and a sturdy wheelbarrow, urging him to set off on a change of scenery. With a tip‑toe farewell and a chorus of indifferent ants waving their feelers, he steps onto the meadow, ready to explore beyond the familiar hill.

His wanderings take him over grass blades, beneath leaf arches, and across twig bridges, turning the simple act of “going around the field” into a grand adventure. Along the way he discovers fragrant meadow‑flower honey, crunchy cricket biscuits, and buttery butterfly wings tucked inside his packed lunch, savoring each bite while the world unfolds around him. The journey promises fresh sights, gentle humor, and the quiet wonder of an ant discovering what lies just beyond his own doorstep.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (168K characters)

Release date

2025-06-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

BE

Blanche Elizabeth Wade

1872–1928

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