
Eunice and Cricket
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I. TWO AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS.
CHAPTER II. A DISCOVERY IN FILMS.
CHAPTER III. A “MUMPFUL” PARTY.
CHAPTER IV. IN QUARANTINE.
CHAPTER V. AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR.
CHAPTER VI. A PHILANTHROPIC SCHEME.
CHAPTER VII. MOSINA.
CHAPTER VIII. A BEDFELLOW.
Eunice and Cricket are two spirited girls who have just received a brand‑new Kodak as a birthday present, and they can’t wait to put it to use. With a tattered pamphlet in hand, they set up a makeshift studio on the doorstep, coaxing a friendly goat and their friends into posing. Their playful banter and earnest attempts to master the camera’s quirks turn a simple snapshot session into a lively lesson in patience and teamwork.
As the girls experiment with lighting, lenses and the mysterious “largest stop,” their curiosity leads them into a series of charming escapades—impromptu parties, unexpected visitors, and a host of countryside adventures. Their enthusiasm for photography becomes a gateway to friendship, problem‑solving, and the delight of capturing ordinary moments in extraordinary ways. Listeners will find a warm, nostalgic portrait of childhood ingenuity that invites them to see the world through a child’s eager lens.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Richard Tonsing, Louise Davies, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2021-08-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1931
Best known for writing spirited books for young readers, this American educator brought a teacher’s eye to stories about school life, friendship, and growing up. Her work blends warmth, practicality, and an easy feel for the everyday adventures of girls and young women.
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