A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne audiobook.

Genre: folklore

In A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys, Nathaniel Hawthorne invites young listeners into a lively, story-within-a-story gathering where a kindly college student, Eustace Bright, entertains a group of children at an old country house called Tanglewood. As the days pass, Eustace spins fresh, approachable retellings of famous Greek myths, shaping ancient heroes and monsters into vivid adventures that feel close to a child's world. You will meet brave Perseus as he faces fearful odds, watch Hercules struggle with overwhelming tasks, and follow other figures whose courage, curiosity, and mistakes echo familiar growing-up lessons. Hawthorne balances wonder with warmth, mixing playful humor, gentle suspense, and clear moral questions without turning the tales into lectures. Beneath the magic shields, winged sandals, and enchanted gardens runs a steady theme: how to act when strength is tested, when temptation appears, and when kindness matters most. Perfect for families and classrooms, this collection makes timeless mythology welcoming, memorable, and full of heart.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:02:52) Chapter 01

(00:26:18) Chapter 02

(00:47:00) Chapter 03

(01:03:47) Chapter 04

(01:24:40) Chapter 05

(01:48:29) Chapter 06

(02:11:45) Chapter 07

(02:28:42) Chapter 08

(02:54:19) Chapter 09

(03:22:40) Chapter 10

(03:46:13) Chapter 11

(04:09:58) Chapter 12

(04:38:53) Chapter 13

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