My favourite childhood book

I know the story of Littke Lord Fauntleroy is sentimental, old-fashioned and dated but I simply can’t help but love it. I read it myself in the ‘60s, read a beautifully illustrated version to my children in the ‘90s and found myself listening to this superbly narrated version in the 2020s.

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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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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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old fashioned tale

A sweet story of its time about circumstances very different from today, but with people with the same problems and challenges in life.

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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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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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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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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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positive thoughts

a great book
the amazing story of how lives can change by positive thoughts

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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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