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Beautiful Joe

By: Margaret Marshall Saunders
Narrated by: John Michaels
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First published in 1893 as a children's book to encourage the humane treatment of animals, Beautiful Joe has taken it's place along with Black Beauty, becoming a favorite of several generations of youngsters.

Beautiful Joe narrates the story of his mutilation at the hands of a cruel master and the love he finds in the home of a caring family full of kids and animals. Joe speaks not only for himself, but also for Jim the spaniel, Malta the cat, Davey the rat, Bella the parrot, and his other furry and feathered friends as they interact with humans, good and bad.

Today this book would probably be of more intetest to adults then children, but Beautiful Joe is a beautiful story.

Public Domain (P)2010 Mike Vendetti Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Fiction Short Stories
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The narrator did a lovely job voicing the humble and gentle way Joe would. I understand that this story is about bringing to the forefront the cruelty animals face, but it was a bit too repetitive. At times it was so much I went numb.

Still, this is a wonderful story, and the sequel is just as enjoyable. I’d recommend it highly to anyone who loves “Black Beauty” and similar stories.

A Bit Repetitive, but Excellent Narration

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