Dickens' Stories About Children Every Child Can Read

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Dickens' Stories About Children Every Child Can Read

by Charles Dickens

EN·~5 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total
1

E-text prepared by Emmy, Tor Martin Kristiansen, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)

0:24
2

PREFACE.

1:53
3

ILLUSTRATIONS.

0:24
4

I. TROTTY VECK AND HIS DAUGHTER MEG.

17:40
5

II. TINY TIM.

11:31
6

III. THE RUNAWAY COUPLE.

18:02
7

IV. LITTLE DORRIT.

22:23
8

V. THE TOY-MAKER AND HIS BLIND DAUGHTER.

20:43
9

VI. LITTLE NELL.

44:55
10

VII. LITTLE DAVID COPPERFIELD.

1:06:14

Description

A gentle assortment of Charles Dickens’s most tender tales invites young listeners into a world where curiosity, kindness, and resilience shine through everyday moments. The collection pulls beloved children’s scenes from his larger novels—such as the brave little girl who comforts her father with a secret treasure, a shy boy who discovers the magic of generosity, and a clever pair who navigate the bustling streets of Victorian London—presented as stand‑alone stories that stand up on their own.

Accompanying the narratives are vivid illustrations that bring the era’s bustling markets, snowy lanes, and cozy hearths to life, letting imaginations wander while the narrator’s warm voice guides the listener. The stories celebrate simple joys, the strength of family bonds, and the hopeful spirit of childhood, making them perfect companions for bedtime or a quiet afternoon adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (344K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-05-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

1812–1870

Famous for unforgettable characters, sharp humor, and a deep sympathy for ordinary people, this Victorian storyteller turned social criticism into some of the most widely loved novels in English. His books still feel lively and dramatic, whether he is writing about hardship, hope, or the strange comedy of everyday life.

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