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Simple Susan

Simple Susan

By: Maria Edgeworth
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Summary
 Set in a quaint, retired hamlet nestled between Oswestry and Shrewsbury in Wales, Simple Susan is a charming childrens story from Maria Edgeworths The Parents Assistant. This delightful tale explores the contrasting lives of the litigious attorney, Mr. Case, and his suspicious children, against the backdrop of their simple and peaceful neighbors, the Price family. With timeless lessons that resonate across social divides, this story imparts valuable insights for children of all backgrounds—rich and poor, powerful and weak, and everyone in between. (Summary by Lori Arsenault)

This show includes AI-generated content.Copyright Kids Stories and Comedy Literature & Fiction
Episodes
  • In the Nursery of My Bookhouse-Olive Beaupre Miller, Various

    In the Nursery of My Bookhouse-Olive Beaupre Miller, Various
    Aug 24 2026
    Set in a quaint, retired hamlet nestled between Oswestry and Shrewsbury in Wales, Simple Susan is a charming childrens story from Maria Edgeworths The Parents Assistant. This delightful tale explores the contrasting lives of the litigious attorney, Mr. Case, and his suspicious children, against the backdrop of their simple and peaceful neighbors, the Price family. With timeless lessons that resonate across social divides, this story imparts valuable insights for children of all backgrounds—rich and poor, powerful and weak, and everyone in between. (Summary by Lori Arsenault)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    7 hrs and 16 mins
  • Maezli-Johanna Spyri

    Maezli-Johanna Spyri
    Aug 23 2026
    Set in a quaint, retired hamlet nestled between Oswestry and Shrewsbury in Wales, Simple Susan is a charming childrens story from Maria Edgeworths The Parents Assistant. This delightful tale explores the contrasting lives of the litigious attorney, Mr. Case, and his suspicious children, against the backdrop of their simple and peaceful neighbors, the Price family. With timeless lessons that resonate across social divides, this story imparts valuable insights for children of all backgrounds—rich and poor, powerful and weak, and everyone in between. (Summary by Lori Arsenault)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    5 hrs and 59 mins
  • Molly Brown's Sophomore Days-Nell Speed

    Molly Brown's Sophomore Days-Nell Speed
    Aug 22 2026
    Set in a quaint, retired hamlet nestled between Oswestry and Shrewsbury in Wales, Simple Susan is a charming childrens story from Maria Edgeworths The Parents Assistant. This delightful tale explores the contrasting lives of the litigious attorney, Mr. Case, and his suspicious children, against the backdrop of their simple and peaceful neighbors, the Price family. With timeless lessons that resonate across social divides, this story imparts valuable insights for children of all backgrounds—rich and poor, powerful and weak, and everyone in between. (Summary by Lori Arsenault)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    4 hrs and 49 mins
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