
audiobook
by Jane Andrews
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
2004-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1833–1887
An inventive 19th-century American teacher turned classroom ideas into beloved children's books that opened up geography, history, and science through stories. Best known for Seven Little Sisters Who Live on the Round Ball That Floats in the Air, she wrote with warmth, curiosity, and a strong faith in how children learn.
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