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Surprise House

Surprise House

By: Abbie Farwell Brown
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 Join the Corliss family as they embark on an unexpected adventure in their newly inherited home, left to them by the quirky Nan Corliss. After her passing, Dr. Owen Corliss, along with his wife and their two children, Mary and John, discover that Aunt Nan has filled her peculiar old house in Crowfield with playful practical jokes and enigmatic clues inspired by Shakespeares poetry. As they explore the library specifically gifted to Mary and other hidden corners of the house, the family uncovers delightful surprises that bring them closer together in ways they never anticipated. (Summary by Winnifred Assmann)Copyright Kids Stories and Comedy Literature & Fiction
Episodes
  • 13 - 12 The Party

    13 - 12 The Party
    Nov 13 2025
    Join the Corliss family as they embark on an unexpected adventure in their newly inherited home, left to them by the quirky Nan Corliss. After her passing, Dr. Owen Corliss, along with his wife and their two children, Mary and John, discover that Aunt Nan has filled her peculiar old house in Crowfield with playful practical jokes and enigmatic clues inspired by Shakespeares poetry. As they explore the library specifically gifted to Mary and other hidden corners of the house, the family uncovers delightful surprises that bring them closer together in ways they never anticipated. (Summary by Winnifred Assmann)
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    16 mins
  • 12 - 11 Gems from Shakespeare

    12 - 11 Gems from Shakespeare
    Nov 12 2025
    Join the Corliss family as they embark on an unexpected adventure in their newly inherited home, left to them by the quirky Nan Corliss. After her passing, Dr. Owen Corliss, along with his wife and their two children, Mary and John, discover that Aunt Nan has filled her peculiar old house in Crowfield with playful practical jokes and enigmatic clues inspired by Shakespeares poetry. As they explore the library specifically gifted to Mary and other hidden corners of the house, the family uncovers delightful surprises that bring them closer together in ways they never anticipated. (Summary by Winnifred Assmann)
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    11 mins
  • 11 - X The Portrait Points

    11 - X The Portrait Points
    Nov 11 2025
    Join the Corliss family as they embark on an unexpected adventure in their newly inherited home, left to them by the quirky Nan Corliss. After her passing, Dr. Owen Corliss, along with his wife and their two children, Mary and John, discover that Aunt Nan has filled her peculiar old house in Crowfield with playful practical jokes and enigmatic clues inspired by Shakespeares poetry. As they explore the library specifically gifted to Mary and other hidden corners of the house, the family uncovers delightful surprises that bring them closer together in ways they never anticipated. (Summary by Winnifred Assmann)
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    8 mins
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