Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him

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Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him

by Daniel Wise

EN·~3 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

CHAPTER I - Jessie and the Wizard.

15:19
2

CHAPTER II. - Jessie’s Two Cousins.

16:13
3

CHAPTER III. - A Nutting-Party.

15:51
4

CHAPTER IV. - Jessie’s Great Sorrow.

16:16
5

CHAPTER V. - The Broken Mirror.

14:59
6

CHAPTER VI. - The First Slide of the Season.

15:33
7

CHAPTER VII. - Jessie’s First Great Victory.

14:00
8

CHAPTER VIII. - Farewell to the Cousins.

13:25
9

CHAPTER IX. - The Wizard in the Field Again.

14:22
10

CHAPTER X. - Madge Clifton.

13:48

Description

In a cozy October afternoon, young Jessie Carlton is tucked away in the parlor of Glen Morris Cottage, surrounded by bits of unfinished embroidery, patchwork quilts, and tiny silk squares. While she stitches a delicate handkerchief, her bemused Uncle Morris drifts in from a nap, turning their light‑hearted banter into a gentle lesson about patience and the little joys of craft.

Their conversation takes a whimsical turn when Uncle Morris mentions a mischievous little wizard named Impulse, the unseen force that seems to coax Jessie’s tools and projects into a cascade of dropped needles and scattered fabrics. As the wizard’s playful influence grows, Jessie finds herself juggling one unfinished task after another, each slip hinting at a world where ordinary chores may hide a touch of enchantment. The story invites listeners into a charming, slightly magical slice of domestic life, where curiosity, family affection, and a hint of sorcery weave together a warm, inviting tale.

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Full title

Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (220K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-10-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Daniel Wise

1813–1898

An English-born Methodist minister who became a prolific writer in the United States, he was known for lively religious books and popular stories for young readers. His work reached a wide audience through both the pulpit and the printed page.

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