The Blissylvania Post-Office

audiobook

The Blissylvania Post-Office

by Marion Ames Taggart

EN·~2 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

CHAPTER I. - HOW IT BEGAN.

12:57

CHAPTER II. - THE HONORARY MEMBER.

14:23

CHAPTER III. - A NARROW ESCAPE.

14:30

CHAPTER IV. - THE MYSTERIOUS TENANT.

12:04

CHAPTER V. - THE INVASION OF THE AMAZONS.

12:05

CHAPTER VI. - FURTHER ACQUAINTANCE.

13:43

CHAPTER VII. - A NEW MEMBER.

14:25

CHAPTER VIII. - MARGERY'S PLAN.

8:45

CHAPTER IX. - ONE HONORARY MEMBER TO THE OTHER HONORARY MEMBER.

13:31

CHAPTER X. - A PICNIC.

15:55
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Description

On a drizzly June morning, a ragged group of friends huddles in a cramped sitting‑room, the fire crackling against the chill that seeps through the fog‑laden windows. There’s Jack, the lanky boy who pretends to be a cat, Amy with her beloved striped cat Tommy Traddles, the solemn Beatrice, and the mysterious gypsy‑eyed Trix, each trading witty remarks while the world outside sighs in rain. Their chatter is bright enough to chase away the gloom, and the scene feels like a snapshot of childhood imagination caught in a moment of restless energy.

When the weather forces them indoors, the children decide to turn boredom into purpose by founding a secret club of their own making. Guided by Margery’s quiet determination, they sketch out a badge, debate lofty names, and promise adventures that will stretch far beyond the rainy day. Listeners are invited to follow their playful schemes, the gentle teasing, and the heartfelt bonds that blossom in this cozy, off‑beat gathering.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (148K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Beth Baran, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Mar 22, 2015

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Marion Ames Taggart

Marion Ames Taggart

1866–1945

A prolific American writer for young readers, she filled her stories and verses with warmth, adventure, and a strong Catholic spirit. Her books were especially aimed at children and girls, and many first appeared in both secular and Catholic publications.

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