The Friendly Five


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(4.4 stars; 14 reviews)

"There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute. The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year." Delia, Lily and Kate predict speeches and a visitor... but are surprised at what that visitor has brought them and what he wants them to do for the next year! Suddenly, they can't wait for next term! - Summary by Lynne Thompson (5 hr 37 min)

Chapitres

Mr. Bellamy’s Offer 9:32 Lu par Annike Lindhout
Next Term 10:07 Lu par Naomi Madeleine
In Katie’s Room 6:39 Lu par Naomi Madeleine
Mrs. Abbott’s Explanation 13:04 Lu par Diana Schmidt
Mary Ann Stubbs 9:00 Lu par Elisabeth Holland
Mary Ann’s Charge 9:13 Lu par Kathryn Phipps
Elfie Tells a Story 8:29 Lu par Kathryn Phipps
A Rainy Day 8:48 Lu par ChadH94
Some Leaves from a Diary 10:04 Lu par dng04
A Mean Act 12:22 Lu par nisaacs
The S. C.’s 9:52 Lu par Millie Glassbury
Dressing Dolls 7:14 Lu par Millie Glassbury
The Committee Buy Ribbons and Make an Acquaintance 9:11 Lu par Millie Glassbury
The Adventure Discussed 8:45 Lu par Maria de Fátima da Silva
The White Queen 10:45 Lu par Elisabeth Holland
In Mrs. Abbott’s Room 7:20 Lu par Maria de Fátima da Silva
Lily’s Preachment 12:56 Lu par nisaacs
In Vacation 10:11 Lu par nisaacs
A Happy Day 5:30 Lu par Bhavya
Letters 10:47 Lu par Anita Sloma-Martinez
In Katie’s Home 12:40 Lu par Lynne T
The Christmas-tree’s Second Crop 10:59 Lu par Silvi Roth
The Letter in Cipher 10:44 Lu par Sage Tyrtle
Catching a Train 10:24 Lu par Sage Tyrtle
The Sphinx 12:48 Lu par Sage Tyrtle
Elfie Gone! 4:21 Lu par ChadH94
On the Road 12:13 Lu par nisaacs
A Traveling Acquaintance 10:55 Lu par MaryWindishar
Watching and Waiting 12:34 Lu par nisaacs
In Troy 7:36 Lu par Sage Tyrtle
An Exciting Night 7:54 Lu par Kathryn Phipps
A Deep Sleep 8:15 Lu par Farrah
Marion is Happy 16:40 Lu par Silvi Roth
The Prize Awarded 9:16 Lu par Sage Tyrtle

Critiques

Charming story


(3.5 stars)

A very charming & entertaining story. I would love to give it 5 stars, but some of the readings detracted from the presentation. If only readers would simply use their natural voices, so many of the books hear on LibriVox would be so much more enjoyable. Readers, please consider that this is not a platform for you to experiment with & attempt to perfect your character voices. Please leave it to the imagination of the listener to provide voices for each character.


(4 stars)

A good old boarding school story of a country girl gaining polish, overcoming scorn, and acting heroically.