
ChapterPageI.Frankie's Birthday.II.Frankie's Party.III.Frankie's Journey.IV.Playing School.V.Nelly's Present.VI.The Wicked Nurse.
A gentle story opens with Frankie’s sixth birthday, a day filled with warm family prayers, heartfelt wishes, and the simple joy of receiving thoughtful gifts from his cousins. The narrative captures the quiet rhythm of his home life—soft verses, sweet hymns, and the comforting routine of bedtime prayers that reflect his earnest hope for safety and goodness. As his mother promises a party with friends, Frankie’s excitement mingles with his growing sense of responsibility and gratitude.
Soon the cheerful celebration gives way to a new adventure, hinted at by the title of the next chapter. Frankie’s curiosity and kind nature set the stage for a journey that will test his temper, his bravery, and the lessons he has learned from his loving family. Listeners will be drawn into the wholesome world of a young boy whose everyday wonder blossoms into a memorable quest.
Language
en
Duration
~40 minutes (38K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by 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
2010-08-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1815–1893
A prolific 19th-century American writer for young readers, this author turned everyday lessons into lively stories with a strong moral and religious thread. Writing as “Mrs. Madeline Leslie” and “Aunt Hattie,” she became especially known for books like Tim, the Scissors-Grinder.
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