Dorothy at Skyrie

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Dorothy at Skyrie

by Evelyn Raymond

EN·~5 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

DOROTHY AT SKYRIE

0:09
2

CHAPTER I - EARLY VISITORS

14:01
3

CHAPTER II - AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR

19:24
4

CHAPTER III - ON THE ROAD TO SOUTH MEADOW

15:53
5

CHAPTER IV - THE LEARNED BLACKSMITH

14:20
6

CHAPTER V - AN ACCIDENT AND AN APPARITION

16:39
7

CHAPTER VI - MORE PECULIAR VISITORS

11:51
8

CHAPTER VII - AT THE OFFICE OF A JUSTICE

17:06
9

CHAPTER VIII - A WALK AND ITS ENDING

15:58
10

CHAPTER IX - A LIVE STOCK SALE

17:16

Description

Dorothy Chester has just arrived in the sleepy countryside of Skyrie, eager to explore the fields and gather wild strawberries for her family’s breakfast. While searching among the tall grass, she meets the energetic Babcock sisters—Alfaretta, Baretta, Claretta, and baby Diaretta—who greet her with boisterous curiosity and daring feats of climbing and leaping over stone walls. Their playful rivalry and unexpected friendship quickly draw Dorothy into a day of adventure, turning a simple berry‑picking outing into a lively lesson in courage and camaraderie.

As the girls scramble up the northern hillside, the air fills with laughter and the bright red of freshly plucked fruit, hinting at a world where imagination and hard work go hand in hand. Through Dorothy’s fresh eyes, listeners discover the charm of rural life, the thrill of new acquaintances, and the gentle challenges that await anyone brave enough to step beyond the familiar. The story balances humor with heartfelt moments, inviting listeners to join a spirited journey that celebrates curiosity and the joys of making friends in an unfamiliar place.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (325K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by D Alexander, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-10-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Evelyn Raymond

Evelyn Raymond

1843–1910

Best known for lively girls' adventure stories set on ranches, in schools, and across the American landscape, this late-19th-century writer filled her fiction with energy, independence, and everyday courage. Her books often mix brisk plot turns with a warm belief that young people can grow through work, loyalty, and resilience.

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