
audiobook
PUBLISHERS’ NOTE
ADVENTURE NUMBER ONE THE TRIPPERTROTS ARE LOST
ADVENTURE NUMBER TWO THE TRIPPERTROTS AND THE KIND POLICEMAN
ADVENTURE NUMBER THREE THE TRIPPERTROTS AND THE HAND-ORGAN MAN
ADVENTURE NUMBER FOUR THE TRIPPERTROTS AND THE FUNNY HORSES
ADVENTURE NUMBER FIVE THE TRIPPERTROTS AND THE OLD FISHERMAN
ADVENTURE NUMBER SIX THE TRIPPERTROTS AND THE FALSE-FACE MAN
ADVENTURE NUMBER SEVEN THE TRIPPERTROTS AND THE LITTLE OLD LADY
ADVENTURE NUMBER EIGHT THE TRIPPERTROTS AND THE LITTLE OLD MAN
ADVENTURE NUMBER NINE THE TRIPPERTROTS AND THE FIREMAN
Three spirited siblings—Tommy, Johnny and little Mary—call themselves the Trippertrots because they’re always tripping off on an adventure. One rainy afternoon, while their nursemaid is distracted by a telephone call, the trio slips out of the house to explore the bustling city streets. Their curiosity leads them past bustling markets, balloon sellers, and a parade of wheeling babies, all while they keep an eye out for the nursemaid’s return.
As they wander, the children discover a toy shop window full of glittering trains and bright carriages, sparking a lively debate about imagination versus reality. Their hurried pace carries them through a kaleidoscope of city sights—a near‑miss with a trolley, an exuberant dog’s bark, and the occasional mischievous fair‑folk rumor that fuels Mary’s wish for a fairy encounter. Along the way, the Trippertrots learn just how far a simple walk can wander, and they begin to wonder whether the city holds friendly helpers or hidden hurdles before they’re called back home for tea.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (193K characters)
Release date
2025-02-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1873–1962
Best known for creating Uncle Wiggily, this prolific American writer helped shape early 20th-century children's reading with cheerful adventures, animal stories, and series fiction. He also worked as a newspaperman before building a long career in books for young readers.
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