
In a bustling little village, the Daring twins and their outspoken sister Phoebe are known for stepping in whenever injustice rears its head. When Toby Clark, a kind‑hearted clerk who once risked his own life to save a judge, suddenly finds himself jobless and penniless, the community’s concern turns to the Daring family. Phoebe, ever the firebrand, gathers her siblings and friends, vowing to devise a secret plan that will lift Toby out of his misery without his even suspecting their help.
The story follows their spirited “conspiracy” as the children organize meetings, interview a skeptical lawyer, and launch a makeshift detective operation. Their youthful ingenuity and determination bring humor and heart to the challenges they face, showing how a small group can rally around a vulnerable neighbor. Listeners will be drawn into the lively dialogue, the clever schemes, and the timeless message that compassion and courage often begin with a single, determined voice.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (335K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Aunt Julie Turner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2017-04-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1919
Best known for creating the magical world of Oz, this American writer mixed fairy-tale wonder with humor, adventure, and a very modern sense of imagination. His stories have delighted children for generations and helped shape fantasy as we know it.
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