
audiobook
by Margaret W. (Margaret White) Eggleston
E-text prepared by Roger Frank
I WOULD BE TRUE
THE APPEAL TO THE GREAT SPIRIT
A PARABLE OF GIRLHOOD
THE HOUSE OF TRUTH
MARKED FOR A MAST
HER NEED
THE MESSAGE OF THE MOUNTAIN
THE WINNING OF AN HONOR
DADDY GRAY’S TEST
This anthology gathers a dozen gentle, yet thought‑provoking tales meant to be shared by the glow of a campfire. Each vignette was crafted for teenage girls navigating the restless edge between childhood and adulthood, offering quiet encouragement to listen to their own convictions amid peer pressure and fleeting trends.
The stories are delivered in a conversational voice that invites listeners to lean in, hear the rustle of a brook or the whisper of a distant bird, and feel the weight of a moral choice. Themes of friendship, courage, honesty, and the search for purpose surface naturally, allowing the narrator’s personality to illuminate the lesson without resorting to didactic preaching.
Whether gathered in a circle of friends or enjoyed alone in a cozy nook, the collection provides moments of reflection that linger long after the fire dies down, helping young women discover a steadfast inner compass.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (203K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 27, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1878–1971
A writer and teacher of storytelling, she created warm, practical books for young readers, church schools, and families. Her work shows a lasting belief that stories could help shape character, faith, and everyday life.
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