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Young Lolla is a delicate child who seems to have lost any appetite for ordinary meals, preferring secret sweets and constant snacking. Concerned parents send her to the seaside town of Dorchester to stay with her Aunt Delight, a kindly but firm caretaker famed for nursing the ill and guiding children. In the fresh ocean air, Lolla hopes for adventure, yet she remains uncertain whether the change will mend her strange habits.
Aunt Delight quickly notices Lolla’s habit of hoarding treats—almonds, raisins, and rich puddings—while rejecting her breakfast. Through gentle lessons, small trials with bread hidden in cupboards and a tempting ice‑cream, the aunt shows Lolla the toll of unchecked greed on health and spirit. Listeners will follow Lolla’s modest journey toward understanding that true nourishment comes from balance, not indulgence.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (71K characters)
Release date
2025-04-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1826–1899
Best known for writing morally grounded stories for young readers, this 19th-century American author produced dozens of books that were widely circulated through the American Sunday-School Union. Her fiction often mixed domestic drama, religious feeling, and a strong belief in character formation.
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