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Little Lord Fauntleroy

By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Narrated by: Johanna Ward
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Summary

"The best version of the Cinderella story in modern idiom that exists" is how Marghanita Laski describes Frances Hodgson Burnett's Little Lord Fauntleroy. It is the charming story of a seven-year-old American boy, Ceddie Errol, who lives on the edge of poverty in New York.

One day he is visited by a gruff lawyer at the tiny house he shares with his widowed mother, and his life is never to be the same: for waiting in England is Dorincourt Castle, where Ceddie is to reside as the sole living heir to the irascible, proud, and selfish Earl of Dorincourt. It will be up to this virtuous boy to capture and warm the Earl's heart and transform him into a doting grandfather and responsible landlord.

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Sweet old fashioned story

This story was very enjoyable in a quaint old fashioned way. Like most of Frances Hodgson Burnett's main child characters, this little boy was too good to be true - unrealistically angelic, unselfish and adorable, with far more bravery and philanthropy than one could hope for from even an 1800s 7 year old - but obviously the aim was to inspire young readers to become likewise, and that kind of made it more pleasant to listen to!
The story follows the fortunes of Cedric Errol, a Pollyanna/Heidi- like character who went from rags to riches, taming a grumpy old git along the way. The moral of the story is, of course, that a kind heart is worth more than any amount of money.
The narrator was very good, clear, well spoken and nicely paced. However, I have knocked off one star because the story required different accents (American, Irish and the servants) and this was not a success! Her lamentable attempt at an Irish accent was just laughably ridiculous, and her American accent was no better than midatlantic at best. She would have done better to stick to the nice cultured English speaking voice which was her real one. Also, she didn't have much vocal range; rough male voices, soft female voices, raging anger and the child's high piping voice could have been portrayed with rather more variation.
The story was so twee and heartwarming though, that this wasn't a deal breaker. Just right for a bit of easy listening before bed.

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Relaxing story

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This is a story I remember from childhood and it was just as good as I remembered. The narration was excellent and kept me interested. It is definitely worth listening to if you want a simple story to listen to in the evening. The American accent wasn't bad and the characters were suitably brought to life. I will look for other audible books from the authors and from the narrator, Joanna Ward.

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I wish I could have read this when I was a child but better late than never.

The narration was beautiful. I loved the story. The American accents were brilliant. The English accents were gorgeous.

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A beautiful story

I totally enjoyed listening to this story. In these days of hard-hardedness, it was uplifting to be immersed in innocence! The reader had an amazing mastery of the accents and was a delight to listen to

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sweet

Lovely innocent story even if it's completely improbable! Nice not to be assaulted with godlessness on every page like many modern day books

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A splendid rendition of a Victorian story

One’s knowledge of Little Lord Fauntleroy is of a prissy spoilt brat. Hearing the complete story alters this and though saccharine is certainly worth listening to!

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Well read children’s book

The narrator is very easy and pleasant to listen to.
To those who don’t know the story of Little Lord Fauntleroy, it is feel-good children’s novel with worthwhile lessons to be learned.

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A lovely simple story.

A lovely simple story.
The audio recording is a little annoying at times though as it has other voices in the background.

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Very well read

Lovely old story that is heartwarming and kind…if a bit saccharin. Very ably read by Joanna ward

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Lovely story

I have read a lot of the classics but it was the first time I’ve read this one. I loved the story and the old fashioned speech really made it special

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