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

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

0:05

CHAPTER I - MAGIC IN A MIST

8:39

CHAPTER II - THE BRIGHT HOUSE

7:55

CHAPTER III - FIRELIGHT

4:04

CHAPTER IV - THE GOSSIP

8:55

CHAPTER V - WORLD STORIES

8:52

CHAPTER VI - AT THE HEART OF A TREE

8:11

CHAPTER VII - TREE MOTHER AND THE DROWSY BOAT

12:37

CHAPTER VIII - A WITCH AT THE WINDOW

12:40

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

Dec 1, 2003

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Ethel Cook Eliot

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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