Rosy

audiobook

Rosy

by Mrs. Molesworth

EN·~3 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

CHAPTER I. - ROSY, COLIN, AND FELIX.

16:58
2

CHAPTER II. - BEATA.

16:47
3

CHAPTER III. - TEARS.

18:51
4

CHAPTER IV. - UPS AND DOWNS.

16:44
5

CHAPTER V. - ROSY THINKS THINGS OVER.

16:31
6

CHAPTER VI. - A STRIKE IN THE SCHOOLROOM.

18:34
7

CHAPTER VII. - MR. FURNITURE'S PRESENT.

18:37
8

CHAPTER VIII. - HARD TO BEAR.

20:39
9

CHAPTER IX. - THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR.

18:59
10

CHAPTER X. - STINGS FOR BEE.

20:29

Description

Rosy is a spirited little girl whose days are filled with dramatic sighs, drum‑like pats on the windowpanes, and endless foot‑stomping when she feels ignored. With her mother temporarily away, she turns her attention to the household’s grand Persian cat, Manchon, whose dignified swish of tail both fascinates and frustrates her. The vivid, playful language captures Rosy’s vivid imagination as she navigates the quiet house, turning ordinary moments into theatrical episodes.

Enter Fix, Rosy’s younger brother, who timidly offers tea and seeks her affection despite her stubborn protests. Their sibling rivalry bubbles with affectionate teasing, sudden hugs, and the occasional tug‑of‑war over a kite. Together they create a world of make‑believe, where every creak and meow becomes a stage for their lively exchanges. Listeners will be drawn into Rosy’s whimsical universe, feeling the pulse of childhood’s ups and downs and the warm, chaotic charm of a family’s everyday adventures.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (221K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the CWRU Preservation Department Digital Library. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

2004-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. Molesworth

Mrs. Molesworth

1839–1921

Beloved in her time for warm, imaginative stories, this Victorian writer helped shape children's fiction with tales that mixed everyday family life with a touch of magic. She is still best known for classics such as The Cuckoo Clock and The Tapestry Room.

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