The Little House in the Fairy Wood

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The Little House in the Fairy Wood

by Ethel Cook Eliot

EN·~3 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

THE LITTLE HOUSE IN THE FAIRY WOOD - BY - ETHEL COOK ELIOT

0:05
2

CHAPTER I - MAGIC IN A MIST

8:39
3

CHAPTER II - THE BRIGHT HOUSE

7:55
4

CHAPTER III - FIRELIGHT

4:04
5

CHAPTER IV - THE GOSSIP

8:55
6

CHAPTER V - WORLD STORIES

8:52
7

CHAPTER VI - AT THE HEART OF A TREE

8:11
8

CHAPTER VII - TREE MOTHER AND THE DROWSY BOAT

12:37
9

CHAPTER VIII - A WITCH AT THE WINDOW

12:40
10

CHAPTER IX - THE WIND HUNT

10:00

Description

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.

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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

2003-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

EC

Ethel Cook Eliot

1890–1972

Best known for the classic fantasy novel The Wind Boy, this early 20th-century writer created stories for children, teens, and adults with a gentle, imaginative touch. Her work ranges from fairy-tale adventures to mysteries and later novels, showing an unusually wide reach across genres.

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