A Girl of the Limberlost

De: Gene Stratton-Porter

Narrado por: Christina Moore

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

A story from my teen years.

Read this book in my young teen years. It was always a favorite! Enjoyed the the way it was written so long ago...Christina Moore was a fabulous narrator!

A girl of the Limberlost

This is one of my favorite books. The narrative was well read. With voice changes for different characters. I would recommend this audio book.

Beautiful description and lovely story

I have read this story over and over
And each time find some new meaning in it

Wonderful!

I loved the book!
Who read it did a wonderful job at voice change and expression!

Wholesome beautiful story

Oh what a wonderful story! Coming of Age, Elnora is a beautifully passionate and righteous character. Great book for young women.

Best Fiction Outstanding performance

A lively and satisfying work of fiction. A fantastic audio performance of it. A great classic often not referenced because it isn’t written by a man. I wish I could write like this. Evocative and balanced writing with a very nice story. If you liked where the crawdads sing; this is a bit better. If you liked Anne of Green Gables; this is very similar. If you live in Indiana you can go visit the place that this is written about.

This book is even better then Freckles!

I liked this book more then Freckles but I think that reading Freckles is helpful for context. Now don’t think that I’m trying to downplay Freckles, that book is also very good. I loved the narrator she did a wonderful job. Elnora is a good example of what a woman should be like. And you should always make sure that what you’re doing is good and right before you go ahead and do it. I definitely recommend this book.

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.