Abbie Farwell Brown
Abbie Farwell Brown was an American author born in 1871, whose literary contributions primarily captured the imagination of children and young adults. A native of Massachusetts, she was deeply influenced by her surroundings, often drawing from local history and folklore in her storytelling. Brown’s writing is characterized by its warmth and charm, with a focus on moral lessons and the beauty of nature. Her most notable works include enchanting tales and poems that invite readers to explore their own imaginations and the world around them.
Throughout her career, Brown wrote with a genuine affection for her audience, crafting stories that resonate with themes of friendship, courage, and adventure. Her books often encourage young readers to embrace their curiosity and seek out the wonders of life. If you're intrigued by tales that weave together fantasy and reality, take a moment to explore Abbie Farwell Brown's delightful works in the app. You might just find a new favorite story waiting for you!
The Christmas Angel
Read by Jan MacGillivray
Abbie Farwell Brown
Disagreeable old Miss Terry spends her Christmas Eve getting rid of toys from her childhood toy box. One by one she tosses them onto the sid…
In The Days of Giants
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Abbie Farwell Brown
This book is made of the stories told by the Northern folk,—the people who live in the land of the midnight sun, where summer is green and p…
The Book of Saints and Friendly Beasts
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Abbie Farwell Brown
Poems and Christian stories of the animal encounters of various saints. - Summary by Wikipedia
The Curious Book of Birds
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Abbie Farwell Brown
Now the interesting facts about birds we have always with us. We can find them out for ourselves, which is a very pleasant thing to do, or w…
Surprise House
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Abbie Farwell Brown
Our story begins just after Nan Corliss, an eccentric old lady, dies and leaves her strange old house in Crowfield to her nephew, Dr. Owen C…
The Flower Princess
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Abbie Farwell Brown
ONCE upon a time there was a beautiful Princess named Fleurette, who lived in a white marble palace on the top of a high hill. The Princess …
Friends and Cousins
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Abbie Farwell Brown
Brother and sister, Kenneth and Rose, love to go to the Island where where their summer home is, and they are eager to see all their favorit…