
THE LITTLE HOUSE IN THE FAIRY WOOD - BY - ETHEL COOK ELIOT
CHAPTER I - MAGIC IN A MIST
CHAPTER II - THE BRIGHT HOUSE
CHAPTER III - FIRELIGHT
CHAPTER IV - THE GOSSIP
CHAPTER V - WORLD STORIES
CHAPTER VI - AT THE HEART OF A TREE
CHAPTER VII - TREE MOTHER AND THE DROWSY BOAT
CHAPTER VIII - A WITCH AT THE WINDOW
CHAPTER IX - THE WIND HUNT
A bleak orphanage and a relentless workhouse shape the world of young Eric, whose mornings begin with harsh shouts and cold meals. When he finally rebels against the cruel routine, his anger drives him out into a bustling town that seems to swallow him whole. Yet beneath the grim streets lies a whisper of something otherworldly—a mist‑filled wood that promises a different kind of life.
As Eric wanders, the ordinary cityscape blurs, and the first hints of enchantment stir in the air. The story follows his reluctant journey from hardship toward a place where fairy magic may finally offer hope. Listeners will be drawn into a tale of resilience, wonder, and the quiet promise that even the darkest beginnings can lead to unexpected wonder.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (181K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Hilary Caws-Elwitt; images courtesy Rachel Newman (rachelpages.com)
Release date
Dec 1, 2003
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1890–1972
Best known for imaginative fiction for young readers, this early 20th-century American writer created storybook worlds full of wonder, adventure, and a gentle sense of mystery. Her work includes beloved titles such as The House Above the Trees and The Wind Boy.
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