
Rosy is a spirited little girl whose days are filled with dramatic sighs, drum‑like pats on the windowpanes, and endless foot‑stomping when she feels ignored. With her mother temporarily away, she turns her attention to the household’s grand Persian cat, Manchon, whose dignified swish of tail both fascinates and frustrates her. The vivid, playful language captures Rosy’s vivid imagination as she navigates the quiet house, turning ordinary moments into theatrical episodes.
Enter Fix, Rosy’s younger brother, who timidly offers tea and seeks her affection despite her stubborn protests. Their sibling rivalry bubbles with affectionate teasing, sudden hugs, and the occasional tug‑of‑war over a kite. Together they create a world of make‑believe, where every creak and meow becomes a stage for their lively exchanges. Listeners will be drawn into Rosy’s whimsical universe, feeling the pulse of childhood’s ups and downs and the warm, chaotic charm of a family’s everyday adventures.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (221K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the CWRU Preservation Department Digital Library. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
2004-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1839–1921
A beloved Victorian writer for children, she filled her stories with everyday magic, family feeling, and the quiet adventures of nursery life. Her books helped shape generations of young readers, especially through classics like The Cuckoo Clock and The Tapestry Room.
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