
The Children of the Valley.
I. ALLY AND THE CHILDREN OF THE HILL.
II. ALL THE PEOPLE.
III. WHAT THE TWINS FOUND.
IV. MOTHER BEAR’S CALL.
V. TWO LITTLE CONSCIENCES.
VI. AFTER DARK ON THE ICE.
VII. THE SNOW HUT.
VIII. A WILFUL BOY.
IX. THE NIGHT-STORM IN THE WOODS.
In the quiet northern valley, the whole community is thrown into a frantic search when little Ally disappears. From the gardener and the house‑man to the loggers and the aunts, everyone sprints through strawberry patches, hollow hills and winding streams, each convinced the bright‑eyed girl is somewhere nearby—perhaps chasing bear cubs, sleeping under a bush, or even being whisked away by the mysterious fairies that locals whisper about.
The valley’s residents are a tight‑knit group of siblings and caretakers who have come from far‑off lands, now bound together by loss and hope. As they comb the slopes of Blue Top and listen for the faint echo of Ally’s laughter, the story hints at an old legend of the “Children of the Hill” and a secret adventure that may change the whole valley. Listeners are invited to follow the earnest, heartfelt quest and discover what the children of this secluded place might be capable of when courage meets imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (98K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-02-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1835–1921
A pioneering American writer of Gothic fiction, poetry, and early detective stories, she built a career that lasted more than sixty years. Her work is known for its rich atmosphere, emotional intensity, and unusually bold women characters.
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