
A bright September afternoon finds the bustling summer home in Kentucky suddenly stripped of its usual comforts. Rob Moore arrives for a farewell tennis match, only to discover empty lawns, packed furniture, and the hurried preparations for the Little Colonel’s departure to boarding school. The scene captures the mix of excitement and melancholy as familiar faces gather to say goodbye, hinting at the changes that lie ahead for the spirited young heroine.
As the Little Colonel readies herself for the new world of school life, she must navigate the unfamiliar routines, new friendships, and the lingering pull of home. Along the way, her quick wit and daring nature promise a series of lively adventures, while the supportive community around her offers both comfort and gentle challenges. Listeners will be drawn into a world of Southern charm, youthful bravery, and the bittersweet transition from carefree summers to the structured world of education.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (361K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-02-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1931
Best known for creating the much-loved Little Colonel books, this American writer built a wide readership with warm, lively stories for young readers. Her work remained popular well into the early 20th century and helped make her one of Kentucky’s best-known authors of children’s fiction.
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