While Father Was Fighting (Children's Audiobook)
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 9 min
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Episode description
In this children’s story, Bob and Jackie stay with a relative while their father is away fighting in the war. During this time, a providential guest enters their lives, along with her dog Stray, and they become friends.
Written by Eleanora H. Stooke in 1917.
(0:00) 1 - Afraid in the dark(5:37) 2 - The new lodger(11:01) 3 - Bob and Stray make an enemy(17:44) 4 - About the ruby brooch(23:11) 5 - The earl's daughter(28:32) 6 - Poor Stray!(34:37) 7 - Bob laid up(40:00) 8 - Great news(46:29) 9 - Concerning Tom Smith(52:10) 10 - Stray to the rescue(57:54) 11 - Miss Peggy's daughter(1:03:21) 12 - Conclusion
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