
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
2008-11-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1878–1971
Known for writing practical, story-driven books for young readers and church educators, this early 20th-century American author focused on moral formation, character, and the teaching power of narrative. Her work includes guidance for girls as well as books on storytelling in religious education.
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