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In a bright, fanciful valley a tiny fairy queen decides to intervene when a massive lion takes up residence in a cave near a village of plump, giggling children. The villagers, terrified of the prowling beast, lock their youngsters away and arm themselves, while the lion—lonely and yearning for “society”—sits weeping on the hillside, longing for company. The queen, bold and mischievous, swoops down on a flowering branch to confront the shaggy giant, promising to teach him how to behave without frightening anyone.
Their unlikely partnership unfolds with witty banter and gentle lessons as the queen tries to temper the lion’s fierce appetite for attention. Together they explore what true belonging means, balancing the lion’s wild nature with the village’s need for safety. Listeners will enjoy the playful tone, the vivid countryside setting, and a heart‑warming glimpse of friendship blossoming against a backdrop of fear and misunderstanding.
Language
en
Duration
~35 minutes (33K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Elaine Laizure from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.
Release date
Mar 18, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1849–1924
Best known for The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy, she wrote stories that mix hardship, hope, and a strong belief in the inner life of children. Her books have stayed beloved for generations because they are warm, vivid, and easy to return to at any age.
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