Rumpelstiltzkin

The miller’s daughter outwits the king and a little manikin.

Rumpelstiltzkin
Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Read by Margaret

Chapters 17 & 18 — Treasure Island

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of an inn and her son, young Jim Hawkins, find a treasure map that leads to a pirate’s fortune. Jim becomes part of a voyage to find the rich booty. Jim doesn’t suspect that roguish shipmate, and supposed friend, Long John Silver, is actually a pirate intent on grabbing the treasure. A swashbuckling tale of piracy and adventure on the high seas!

Chapters 17 & 18, in which the jolly-boat makes its last eventful trip from the Hispaniola, and the first day of fighting comes to a close.

Chapters 17 & 18
From Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson
Read by Bill

Wonderful Porridge Pot

A little girl and her mother are destined to starve until one day, their luck changes.  They discover a magic porridge pot, but it may be more trouble than it is worth.

Wonderful Porridge Pot by the Brothers Grimm
Read by Becky

Chapters 15 & 16 — Treasure Island

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of an inn and her son, young Jim Hawkins, find a treasure map that leads to a pirate’s fortune. Jim becomes part of a voyage to find the rich booty. Jim doesn’t suspect that roguish shipmate, and supposed friend, Long John Silver, is actually a pirate intent on grabbing the treasure. A swashbuckling tale of piracy and adventure on the high seas!

Chapters 15 & 16, in which Jim makes an uneasy alliance with the Man of the Island, Dr. Livesey takes up the narrative, and the ship is abandoned.

Chapters 15 & 16
From Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson
Read by Bill

Earl Mar’s Daughter

The beautiful daughter of Earl Mar secretly marries an enchanted prince and  all is well until her father decides she should marry another. 

Earl Mar’s Daughter
From English Folk and Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs
Read by Susan

Chapter 13 & 14: Treasure Island

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of an inn and her son, young Jim Hawkins, find a treasure map that leads to a pirate’s fortune. Jim becomes part of a voyage to find the rich booty. Jim doesn’t suspect that roguish shipmate, and supposed friend, Long John Silver, is actually a pirate intent on grabbing the treasure. A swashbuckling tale of piracy and adventure on the high seas!

Chapters 13 & 14, in which the Hispaniola arrives at Treasure Island, the crew goes ashore, and the mayhem begins in earnest.

chapter-13-14
From Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson
Read by Bill

Little One Eye, Little Two Eyes, Little Three Eyes

Little Two Eyes’ family doesn’t care much for her because with her two eyes, she looks like everyone else.  Hear how Little Two Eyes uses her wits to improve her sorrowful situation.

 

Little One Eye Little Two Eyes and Little Three Eyes
Read by Becky

Chapters 11 & 12: Treasure Island

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of an inn and her son, young Jim Hawkins, find a treasure map that leads to a pirate’s fortune. Jim becomes part of a voyage to find the rich booty. Jim doesn’t suspect that roguish shipmate, and supposed friend, Long John Silver, is actually a pirate intent on grabbing the treasure. A swashbuckling tale of piracy and adventure on the high seas!

Chapters 11 & 12, in which Jim learns Long John Silver’s dastardly true purpose, and shares this information with the captain, the doctor and the squire.

chapter-11-12
From Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson
Read by Bill

The Three Spinners

Three very unusual spinners help a young maiden win the admiration of the queen, the hand of the prince and the pleasure of never again spinning flax.

The Three Spinners
Written by Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm
Read by Amy

Chapters 9 & 10: Treasure Island

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of an inn and her son, young Jim Hawkins, find a treasure map that leads to a pirate’s fortune.  Jim becomes part of a voyage to find the rich booty.  Jim doesn’t suspect that roguish shipmate, and supposed friend, Long John Silver, is actually a pirate intent on grabbing the treasure. A swashbuckling tale of piracy and adventure on the high seas!

Chapters 9 & 10, in which we meet with the disagreeable Captain Smollett and learn that the crew has wide knowledge of the treasure, and the voyage gets underway.

Treasure Island: Chapters 9 & 10
From Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson
Read by Bill