Children of the moor

audiobook

Children of the moor

by Laura Fitinghoff

EN·~5 hours·40 chapters

Chapters

40 total
1

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:21
2

INTRODUCTION

2:17
3

CHAPTER I SEVEN FRIENDLESS CHILDREN

18:26
4

CHAPTER II WOLVES’ TRACKS

11:46
5

CHAPTER III THE SPECTACLE MAN

16:24
6

CHAPTER IV A BLEAK MORNING BOTH INSIDE AND OUT

8:07
7

CHAPTER V ALL HANDS ON DECK

9:00
8

CHAPTER VI THE SPECTACLE MAN ALONE AGAIN

3:50
9

CHAPTER VII SEPARATED

10:29
10

CHAPTER VIII WHERE IS MARTHA-GRETA?

5:05

Description

In a harsh 1860s winter on the Swedish moor, a year of relentless famine turns the landscape into a silent, starving expanse. Seven children, led by a twelve‑year‑old named Andy, set out alone after their parents perish, wandering from one bleak settlement to the next in search of food and shelter. Their thin, weather‑worn faces and the stark, snow‑covered fields paint a vivid picture of survival against impossible odds.

Through their journey, listeners encounter a world where generosity and community spark hope amid scarcity. The story gently reveals how the children’s courage, ingenuity, and quiet kindness begin to knit together the isolated farms they pass, offering a glimpse of human compassion that shines brighter than the cold moonlight. This tender tale invites young ears to feel empathy, understand hardship, and discover that even the smallest voices can echo powerful change.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (343K characters)

Release date

2025-05-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Laura Fitinghoff

Laura Fitinghoff

1848–1908

Best known for the classic children's novel Children from Frostmofjället, this Swedish writer turned personal hardship and sharp social observation into stories that stayed with generations of readers. Her work often drew on life in northern Sweden and showed a deep sympathy for children and families facing poverty.

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