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A Girl of the Limberlost

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.

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Esquitely beautiful story, wonderfully narrated

A Girl of the Limberlost was my late mother's favorite book when she was young and she often urged me to read it, but I don't recall having done so before or it would have left an indelible memory. The beauty of the prose, the ethereal descriptions of the Limberlost, and the unforgettable characters are brought to vivid color by Christina Moore's wonderful narration. I enjoyed listening to this audible so much I went in search of a vintage first edition hardback. I found one that looks just like my mother's copy. Thank you audible for the reviving this beautiful classic. My mother would have loved listening.

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Love, love, love this book!

My daughters ages 5,7,9,11, and 13 all adored this book, and binge listened for days. Highly recommended!

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Beautifully done!

I have loved this book for years. The narration is superbly done. Christina Moore brings each character to life.

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Great story

I read this as a teen... loved it again.. even more now in audio format

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Wonderful book!

The first time I read this was about 50 years ago. As a pre-teen this was a beautiful book. I found it in an old box of books left behind by the people who lived in the house before us. I love this book and always will. Elnora is a wonderful example of a young lady confronting hardship and heartbreak who simply continues onward with determination and unfailing love. Heartwarming and simple story of life as it is.

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Reminded us of Anne Shirley mixed with the Pride & Prejudice scene where Lady Catherine confronts Lizzie. But Billy was the best.

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Sit back and enjoy!

An old-fashioned good story that makes you laugh and cry and enjoy great storytelling with beautiful language. I’ve missed books like this! So nice to come back “home” to a book like this.

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A surprising gem of a book

For a family in the mode of a classical education, this book supports many of the activities encouraged by our curriculum like nature walks.

Also, the strong characters here make the story interesting as it develops and give us examples to admire and be inspired by.

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Lovely story and well narrated.

I really enjoyed this story. I read it with a group of friends for a book club. The theme of suffering to produce character and change is beautifully woven in with nature and the changing season. Loved it!

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Good story and Great Narrator

This was one of the best narrators if not the best if heard!! The story was really good also but I really enjoyed the narration! I wish more author’s would have better narrator’s it is so important for audible books!!

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