A Girl of the Limberlost

By: Gene Stratton-Porter

Narrated by: Christina Moore

Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

Public Domain (P)2001 Recorded Books

Beautifully done!

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

Great story

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

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.

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.

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!

Forgiveness, humility, and devotion

I wish this could be required reading in public schools. Nature, truth, and beauty would be so medicinal to our modern girls today.

great

loved it!! I would recommend it to anyone. very interesting plot and story line. great all around

sweet wholesome lovely

This author is one of my favorites and has a great style mixed with love of nature. It has s sweet redemptive ending.

One of my favorite books, excellent narration!

There are multiple audiobooks available for A Girl of the Limberlost, but I think this one is the best. The reader does an excellent job with the voices so as to engage the reader in a way that is not distracting and she does a great job with making a very vintage style of speaking sound natural. As for the story, it is one of my absolute favorites. It is beautifully written and will pull at every single heartstring you have. I highly recommend this title!

Great story interesting look in early 1900

Loved the narrator, loved all the fashion and look of circumstances of the times. It’s a wonderful story more than I expected it to be. More about relationships than moths.