Peggy's Giant

audiobook

Peggy's Giant

by Mary D. Maitland Kelly

EN·~1 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

Peggy’s Giant

0:34
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS IN COLOUR

0:28
3

CHAPTER I WHAT PEGGY FOUND

7:39
4

CHAPTER II DISAPPEARING

9:21
5

CHAPTER III A DAISY FIELD

6:28
6

CHAPTER IV THE SLEEPY GIANT

6:11
7

CHAPTER V SWEETS AND FAIRIES

9:20
8

CHAPTER VI FE-FO-FUM!

11:11
9

CHAPTER VII PEGGY DRIVES A CAR

7:13
10

CHAPTER VIII THE MAYOR’S OUTING

7:55

Description

Peggy’s ordinary birthday tea takes a surprising turn when a cracked cracker releases a glittering green ring. The moment the stone catches the light, the nursery fills with an enchanting glow, hinting that something extraordinary has slipped into her world. Curious and fearless, Peggy tries the ring on, only to discover it fits her thumb—a perfect fit for a child whose imagination is already soaring.

That single sparkle opens the door to a series of whimsical encounters: a sleepy giant who awakens to Peggy’s laughter, fields of daisies that seem to dance, and mischievous fairies offering sweet treats. As she follows the ring’s gentle pull, Peggy’s small‑world adventures begin to blend with the magical, inviting listeners to share in her wonder, bravery, and the delight of unexpected friendships.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (98K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2019-10-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

MD

Mary D. Maitland Kelly

Best known for the charming children's fantasy Peggy's Giant, this early 20th-century writer left behind a small but memorable footprint in juvenile fiction. Little biographical information is easy to confirm today, which gives the work an extra air of mystery.

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