
audiobook
by Daniel Wise
CHAPTER I - Jessie and the Wizard.
CHAPTER II. - Jessie’s Two Cousins.
CHAPTER III. - A Nutting-Party.
CHAPTER IV. - Jessie’s Great Sorrow.
CHAPTER V. - The Broken Mirror.
CHAPTER VI. - The First Slide of the Season.
CHAPTER VII. - Jessie’s First Great Victory.
CHAPTER VIII. - Farewell to the Cousins.
CHAPTER IX. - The Wizard in the Field Again.
CHAPTER X. - Madge Clifton.
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.
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
Oct 18, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1813–1898
A prolific 19th-century Methodist writer, he blended ministry, editing, and storytelling into books meant to guide and entertain young readers. His work ranged from moral tales and religious writing to short biographies, often published under lively pen names.
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