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An Old-Fashioned Girl
- By: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Anne Johnstonbrown
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 130
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Story5 out of 5 stars 128
A country girl named Polly is visiting city friends and comes to realize that this world is quite different than which she has left. Here people are judged according to their dress and manner of speech rather than for their honesty and hard work. Yet all who meet Polly cannot help but be enamored of her; her sweet simplicity is unlike any that they have ever seen, and soon everyone comes to realize that Polly is not someone to be laughed at and ridiculed, but someone to put upon a pedestal for failing to become willing prey to the cynicism of the times.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A favorite story, read horribly!
- By Mandalyn on 03-04-14
- An Old-Fashioned Girl
- By: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Anne Johnstonbrown
Every young girl NEEDS to read this book
Reviewed: 06-15-17
Where does An Old-Fashioned Girl rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Honestly, I have read this book about 5 times all at different times in my life and it always has something new to bring me. I mostly listen to Louisa May Alcott's books, because I enjoy her so very much! This book is not my least favorite of hers but not my most beloved either. But listening to the audio book is a lot more fun! I would have to say this book hits the upper middle
What did you like best about this story?
This story has so many good morals, but it NEVER preaches. All of the morals are taught in such a sweet way that you like to learn them. This story is full of diamonds if we only look for them. There is no fear of finding fools gold, only the purest of truth makes it into Alcott's books. They are the simplest truth told with a beautiful story. This book not only have morals, but also a great story line. You will love the characters and can learn a lot from each and everyone of them.
What does Anne Johnstonbrown bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The voices are wonderful! You can tell who is talking even before the book tells you. Anne brings the charters to life by personalizing each charter with his/her own voice and only using that voice for the charter. Anne has a lovely voice that is easy to listen too. She has a way with words that make it pleasant to hear her read. All in all she makes the story come to life a lot better then it would just reading the story.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes!!!! This book is no thriller there are only a few twist and turns. But it is so pleasant, it brings a feeling of peace and adds sunshine to your life. If the hearts of our young girls could all hold a bit of this book it is my opinion that our world would be much better off.
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Palace of Stone
- Princess Academy, Book 2
- By: Shannon Hale
- Narrated by: Cynthia Bishop
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 705
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 604
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 602
Coming down from the mountain to a new life in the city is a thrill to Miri. She and her princess academy friends have been brought to Asland to help the future princess Britta prepare for her wedding. There, Miri also has a chance to attend school - at the Queen's Castle. But as Miri befriends students who seem sophisticated and exciting she also learns that they have some frightening plans.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- By Terrill on 04-16-15
- Palace of Stone
- Princess Academy, Book 2
- By: Shannon Hale
- Narrated by: Cynthia Bishop
I love it
Reviewed: 10-25-16
I love this book! so many funny parts and so many intense parts:) I would tell anyone it read it:)
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