
Maple Grove Stories For Little Readers. - HAPPY HEARTS - BY JUNE ISLE.
HAPPY HEARTS.
CHAPTER I. - WHOM HAVE WE ALWAYS.
CHAPTER II. - FRITZ DEAD, YET LIVES.
CHAPTER III. - HOW? ANSWERED.
CHAPTER IV. - WHAT THE STARS SAW.
In a sunny spring, the Payson children are whisked away from town to a new country home, where the pine‑scented woods and bustling birds become their playground. The move sparks endless chatter about what adventures await among the trees and the promise of a fresh start. As the seasons turn, the family settles into the rhythm of rural life, preparing for the most magical time of year.
When winter’s chill arrives, the kids turn their thoughts to Santa Claus, worrying that a remote cottage might be missed by his sleigh. They draft heartfelt letters, enlist the help of neighbors, and debate the importance of good thoughts and deeds, guided by their mother’s gentle wisdom. Through warm conversations about kindness, gratitude, and the power of a happy heart, the story invites listeners to reflect on the simple joys of giving and belief.
Language
en
Duration
~22 minutes (21K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2012-01-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A little-known 19th-century writer, June Isle is remembered for gentle children's stories filled with family feeling, kindness, and everyday moral lessons. The surviving record is slim, but the books themselves suggest a warm, instructive voice aimed at young readers.
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