A Girl of the Limberlost

By: Gene Stratton-Porter

Narrated by: 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

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.

Sit back and enjoy!

An old-fashioned good story that makes you laugh and cry and enjoy great storytelling with beautiful language. I’ve missed books like this! So nice to come back “home” to a book like this.

🦋👐🏼🫶🏽

Reminded us of Anne Shirley mixed with the Pride & Prejudice scene where Lady Catherine confronts Lizzie. But Billy was the best.