The Story of a Needle (Version 2; Dramatic Reading)


Read by LibriVox Volunteers

A story told, through the viewpoint of a sewing needle, about family life and siblings. The narration from the needle tells how he was made and witnesses the relationships within the family. The needle also makes friends with a thimble and some scissors. - Summary by Susan Russell

Characters:
Needle/Narrator: Louise Jaeschke
George: Alexandria Adair
Mrs. Ellerslie: quintonreads
Lily: ShrimpPhish
Eddy: Levi Justus
Thimble: Jenn Broda
Mr. Ellerslie: czandra
Scissors: mleigh
Mr. Hardcastle: Larry Wilson
Servant: Louise Jaeschke
Lizzie: Lynette Caulkins

Audio edited by InTheDesert

Chapters

My Education 6:47 Read by Louise Jaeschke
My First Adventure 10:14 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Conversation in a Work-box 7:29 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
A Mother’s Delights 10:38 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
A Perfect Metal 6:10 Read by Jenn Broda
A Piece of Mischief 10:49 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
The Lively Metal 7:12 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Packing the Box 11:32 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Gold on a Dark Ground 13:08 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
The School-boy’s Return 8:27 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Home Hints 12:17 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
The Story of a Needle and a Compass 10:59 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Gold brought to the Proof 13:57 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Conclusion 13:04 Read by LibriVox Volunteers