
audiobook
by Jane Andrews
THE SEVEN LITTLE SISTERS - WHO LIVE ON THE ROUND BALL THAT FLOATS IN THE AIR - BY - JANE ANDREWS - WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY LOUISA PARSONS HOPKINS FORMERLY SUPERVISOR IN BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - FOR - MY THREE LITTLE FRIENDS
I HAVE WRITTEN THESE STORIES - BY LOUISA PARSONS HOPKINS.
THE SEVEN LITTLE SISTERS. - THE BALL ITSELF.
THE LITTLE BROWN BABY.
AGOONACK, THE ESQUIMAU SISTER.
HOW AGOONACK LIVES THROUGH THE LONG SUMMER.
GEMILA, THE CHILD OF THE DESERT.
THE LITTLE MOUNTAIN MAIDEN.
THE STORY OF PEN-SE.
THE LITTLE DARK GIRL.
In a sun‑dappled New England parlour, a circle of eager listeners gathers around a polished mahogany table to hear the first reading of a new collection of tales. The author, a kindly and determined young woman with a bright voice, invites her friends to critique the stories before they ever see the light of print. Their conversation, set against the warm glow of an autumn firescreen and the scent of blooming nasturtiums, establishes a tone of gentle mentorship and shared curiosity.
The stories themselves follow seven little sisters who call a round, floating ball their home, each adventure carrying the reader to a different corner of the world. Through their whimsical journeys, simple facts about geography and history are woven into the narrative, making learning feel like playful exploration. The book’s modest length and clear, affectionate prose invite children to imagine the sisters’ sky‑borne world while quietly expanding their knowledge.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (137K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jun 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1833–1887
Remembered for opening young readers' imaginations to the wider world, this 19th-century American teacher turned classroom lessons into stories that stayed popular for generations. Her best-known books blend curiosity, geography, and a warm belief in human connection.
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