Black, White and Gray: A Story of Three Homes

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Black, White and Gray: A Story of Three Homes

by Amy Walton

EN·~4 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

Chapter One. - Two Good Homes.

15:03

Chapter Two. - Haughton Park.

26:32

Chapter Three. - Old Sally’s Eliza.

27:17

Chapter Four. - Philippa’s Birthday.

19:54

Chapter Five. - The Round Robin.

21:06

Chapter Six. - Lost!

11:18

Chapter Seven. - Found!

18:00

Chapter Eight. - Becky.

15:13

Chapter Nine. - Philippa’s Visit.

19:31

Chapter Ten. - One White Paw.

23:08
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Description

In a quiet hayloft tucked away from the world, two curious children discover a litter of kittens—one sleek as midnight, one as pure as snow, and a third a modest grey. Their playful routine turns serious when they must decide which of the three to keep, using a simple game of chance that quickly reveals deeper questions about fairness, affection, and the weight of a name. As the black kitten wins the draw, the siblings grapple with the implications of their choice, each feeling the tug of compassion for the abandoned siblings.

The story unfolds with gentle humor and a keen eye for the everyday moral puzzles that shape childhood. Through the siblings’ banter and the watchful eyes of the mother cat, listeners are invited to reflect on how we value the uncommon over the ordinary, and how simple decisions can echo larger truths about empathy and responsibility.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (255K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

Oct 20, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Amy Walton

Amy Walton

1848–1899

A prolific late-Victorian writer for young readers, she filled her stories with domestic detail, lively children, and clear moral feeling. Her books were popular enough to survive well beyond her lifetime and are still read in digital editions today.

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