Blackie, a Lost Cat: Her Many Adventures

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Blackie, a Lost Cat: Her Many Adventures

by Richard Barnum

EN·~2 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

BLACKIE A LOST CAT

0:23
2

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:40
3

CHAPTER I BLACKIE HEARS SOMETHING

11:29
4

CHAPTER II BLACKIE RUNS AWAY

10:43
5

CHAPTER III BLACKIE IN TROUBLE

10:21
6

CHAPTER IV BLACKIE GETS OUT

9:52
7

CHAPTER V BLACKIE FINDS A FRIEND

8:29
8

CHAPTER VI BLACKIE IN A BASKET

11:35
9

CHAPTER VII BLACKIE IN A TRAIN

8:56
10

CHAPTER VIII BLACKIE IS CHASED

12:16

Description

Blackie is a sleek, midnight‑black cat who lives in a warm, bustling household with the curious siblings Arthur and Mabel. The children adore her, feeding her milk and dressing her in a bright red ribbon with a tinkling bell, a simple charm meant to keep her safe. Their gentle routine paints a picture of a loving home where the cat’s soft purrs are as comforting as the family’s laughter.

One sunny morning, despite the children’s careful warnings, Blackie slips away, the bell’s faint jingle the only clue to her whereabouts. As she wanders beyond the garden gate, listeners are invited to accompany her through cobblestone streets, quiet farms, and unexpected encounters with other animals—all seen through the eyes of a clever, adventurous feline. Each episode reveals her resourcefulness and the kindness of strangers she meets along the way.

The story unfolds with warm, illustrated charm, perfect for listeners who enjoy lighthearted tales of curiosity and courage. It captures the wonder of a pet’s secret world while reminding us how small acts of care can lead to big adventures.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (120K characters)

Series

Kneetime animal stories

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2020-03-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

RB

Richard Barnum

A house name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, this byline introduced young readers to cheerful animal adventures full of movement, mischief, and gentle lessons. The name is especially associated with the Kneetime Animal Stories published in the 1910s and early 1920s.

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