Jimmy, Lucy, and All

audiobook

Jimmy, Lucy, and All

by Sophie May

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

A lively group of the Dunlee family sets off for the remote mountain town of Castle Cliff, hoping to brighten a father's spirits and give the children a taste of adventure. Their bright, flag‑adorned tallyho rattles up the winding road, while Lucy’s imagination runs wild with dreams of gold mines that never were. Along the way, the siblings chatter about California’s fragrant orchards, fluttering butterflies, and the promise of fresh air, painting a picture of youthful curiosity against a picturesque landscape.

Inside the coach, older relatives swap stories while the youngsters sing, play, and tease each other, especially as Lucy frets about missing her dear friend Bab. The journey’s playful banter and the vivid scenery set the stage for a summer of exploration, family bonds, and the small, everyday wonders that turn an ordinary trip into a memorable escapade.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (142K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2005-01-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Sophie May

Sophie May

1833–1906

Remembered for lively, warmhearted stories for children, this 19th-century American writer helped shape early popular fiction for young readers. Writing as Sophie May, she became especially beloved for the Little Prudy books and other tales filled with family life, humor, and everyday adventures.

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