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    A Girl of the Limberlost
    A Girl of the Limberlost
    A Girl of the Limberlost
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    A Girl of the Limberlost

    Written by Gene Stratton-Porter

    Narrated by Christina Moore

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    Elnora Comstock lives with her widowed mother at the edge of Limberlost Swamp. Her mother is harsh and critical of her daughter, but Elnora is a loving girl who befriends all creatures. She is especially drawn to the beautiful moths that flutter through the trees in Limberlost. Although Elnora longs to go to high school, she has no money to pay for tuition and books. When her cruel mother refuses to help, all seems lost, until Elnora learns she can sell the rare insects she collects. Still, her journey through high school and college will be full of challenges-and surprises. First published in 1909, Gene Stratton-Porter's classic tale is a marvelous lesson in the powers of compassion and determination. Whether you remember this book from your childhood, or are meeting it for the first time, Elnora's shining personality will capture your heart. Her gentle spirit is conveyed in each sentence by narrator Christina Moore.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJan 18, 2013
    ISBN9781470356811
    Author

    Gene Stratton-Porter

    Gene Stratton-Porter was born and raised in Wabash County, Indiana. She was a self-trained American author, nature photographer, and naturalist.

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    • 4/5
      The story is well read and if you are a fan of Gene Stratton Porter, you will enjoy this book. If you are unfamiliar with this author it should be understood she was primarily a nature conservationist, and she weaves her passion into a novel setting. Her heros and heroines are practically perfect, her villains are caught and brought to justice or repentance. There is a sense of romance that might be typical of her time that comes across to me , as an older woman, overdone. I probably ate it up as a teenager.

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    • 5/5
      The narrator is unbelievably good!! She made listening to this great story so enjoyable!