Emily’s Fortune
Emily’s Fortune by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is an unabridged audio edition published by Listening Library on June 8, 2010. This engaging tale set in the Wild West follows the timid Emily Wiggins, who finds herself orphaned and alone, accompanied only by her turtle, Rufus. As she embarks on a journey to her aunt Hilda’s home, she faces the threat of the unscrupulous Miss Catchum, who aims to deliver her to her nefarious Uncle Victor.
Readers will discover a story filled with comical cliffhangers and a cast of plucky orphans navigating challenges of friendship and social skills. With the help of fellow traveler Jackson, Emily must summon her courage and cunning to outsmart Uncle Victor and uncover his true intentions. This narrative explores themes of growing up and finding one’s confidence amidst adversity, making it a delightful experience for young listeners.
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From Newbery Award winner Phyllis Reynolds Naylor comes a witty tale of the Wild West filled with comical cliffhangers and featuring a cast of plucky orphans and dastardly villains.
Emily Wiggins is poor and timid, without a drop of self-confidence. When she is unexpectedly orphaned, she is left all alone except for her turtle, Rufus.
What in blinkin’ bloomers should Emily do?
Emily’s neighbors, Mrs. Ready, Mrs. Aim, and Mrs. Fire, have the answer: Emily must travel by stagecoach to the home of her honorable aunt Hilda.
What a rootin’ tootin’ grand idea!
But Miss Catchum of the Catchum Child-Catching Services will get a big bonus for delivering Emily to her next of kin, the vicious Uncle Victor.
How the ding dong dickens will Emily escape Miss Catchum?
It will take all the gumption and cunning of fellow orphan and traveler Jackson to help Emily find her confidence, her conniving spirit, and the true reason Uncle Victor wants to claim her.
But how in flippin’ flapjacks will Emily outsmart Uncle Victor?
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