What Became of Them? and, The Conceited Little Pig

What Became of Them? and, The Conceited Little Pig

Timeless Tales of Vanity and VirtueBy G. Boare
Michael Caine
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length5m

About this audiobook

In "What Became of Them?" and "The Conceited Little Pig," G. Boare weaves together two poignant tales that explore themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the often harsh realities of societal expectations. Employing a whimsical yet thought-provoking style, Boare balances humor with insightful commentary, making these stories resonate with readers of all ages. The rich allegorical layers presented in the narratives not only invite reflections on personal growth but also encourage a broader contemplation of the human condition within a socio-cultural context, positioning the work in the tradition of classic children's literature with a moral undertone. G. Boare, an accomplished author and storyteller, draws upon personal experiences and observations of societal norms to craft these narratives. His background in education and a profound understanding of children's developmental psychology inform his writing, allowing him to create relatable characters and scenarios that resonate deeply with young readers. Boare recognizes the importance of addressing complex emotions through accessible prose, a skill honed throughout his literary career. I highly recommend this book to both children and adults seeking to uncover valuable life lessons wrapped in engaging stories. Boare's ability to merge entertainment with education ensures that readers will walk away with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. A delightful read that merits a place on every bookshelf.

Audiobook details

GenreChildren's Literature
Length5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 16, 2020
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Titlepage
2Text
Little Lord Fauntleroy (Annotated)
Little Lord Fauntleroy (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett7h 56m4.6 (1.5K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Nutcracker and The Mouse King (Annotated)
The Nutcracker and The Mouse King (Annotated)E.T.A. Hoffmann4h 4m4.6 (1.5K)$2 · $0.00
REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM & NEW CHRONICLES OF REBECCA (Children's Book Classics) (Annotated)
REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM & NEW CHRONICLES OF REBECCA (Children's Book Classics) (Annotated)Kate Douglas Wiggin15h 32m4.6 (1.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
Just William (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Just William (Illustrated) (Annotated)Richmal Crompton6h 30m4.6 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Labors of Hercules Beal
The Labors of Hercules BealGary D. Schmidt8h 17m4.6 (10.4K)$8 · $0.00
Clancy of the Overflow (The Matilda Saga, #9)
Clancy of the Overflow (The Matilda Saga, #9)Jackie French14h 24m4.6 (471)$33 · $0.00
The Great Fairy Tales - Oscar Wilde Edition (Illustrated) (Annotated)
The Great Fairy Tales - Oscar Wilde Edition (Illustrated) (Annotated)Oscar Wilde6h 31m4.6 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz
The Boy Who Followed His Father into AuschwitzJeremy Dronfield6h 54m4.5 (28.5K)$24 · $0.00
Bat and the End of Everything
Bat and the End of EverythingElana K. Arnold2h 40m4.6 (2.3K)$18 · $0.00
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #6: Ghost Hunter
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #6: Ghost HunterMichelle Paver6h 20m4.5 (11.7K)$24 · $0.00
Masterminds: Payback
Masterminds: PaybackGordon Korman6h 51m4.5 (5.8K)$24 · $0.00
The House at Pooh Corner
The House at Pooh CornerA. A. Milne, E. H. Shepard3h 6m4.5 (107.8K)$2 · $0.00
Anne of Green Gables (Annotated)
Anne of Green Gables (Annotated)Lucy Maud Montgomery13h 1m4.5 (2.8K)$2 · $0.00
The Guardian Herd: Stormbound
The Guardian Herd: StormboundJennifer Lynn Alvarez6h 19m4.5 (2.3K)$24 · $0.00
The One and Only Family
The One and Only FamilyKatherine Applegate3h 14m4.5 (7.5K)$18 · $0.00
Other Words for Home
Other Words for HomeJasmine Warga3h 50m4.5 (42.8K)$20 · $0.00
Amari and the Night Brothers
Amari and the Night BrothersB. B. Alston11h 11m4.5 (42.2K)$29 · $0.00
The Keepers #4: The Starlit Loom
The Keepers #4: The Starlit LoomTed Sanders10h 56m4.6 (361)$29 · $0.00
Winnie-the-Pooh
Winnie-the-PoohAlan Alexander Milne2h 52m4.5 (401.1K)$3 · $0.00
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green GablesL. M. Montgomery10h 42m4.5 (1.2M)$2 · $0.00

You may also like

The Way to Wealth
The Way to WealthBenjamin Franklin15m4.3 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
Kama Sutra
Kama SutraVatsyayana, Richard Francis Burton6h 26m3.7 (13.4K)$2 · $0.00
The Well-Beloved
The Well-BelovedThomas Hardy6h 25m3.6 (4.1K)$15 · $0.00
Totem and Taboo
Totem and TabooSigmund Freud6h 19m4.0 (28.6K)$3.50 · $0.00
Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
Idle Thoughts of an Idle FellowJerome K. Jerome4h 21m3.8 (3.3K)$2.30
Aesop's Fables
Aesop's FablesAesop4h 26m4.2 (149.3K)$18 · $0.00
Franklin's Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"
Franklin's Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"Benjamin Franklin1h 49m4.1 (6.7K)$2 · $0.00
break your glass slippers
break your glass slippersAmanda Lovelace43m4.0 (22.4K)$4
The Sex Side of Life: An Explanation for Young People (Annotated)
The Sex Side of Life: An Explanation for Young People (Annotated)Mary Ware Dennett1h 27m3.1 (15)$2 · $0.00
The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 (Annotated)
The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 (Annotated)Various20h 45m$2 · $0.00
Odette: A Fairy Tale for Weary People
Odette: A Fairy Tale for Weary PeopleRonald Firbank1h 5m3.5 (21)$1 · $0.00
The Ass Carrying the Image
The Ass Carrying the ImageRafat Allam1m$7 · $0.00
Sexual Life of Primitive People
Sexual Life of Primitive PeopleHans Fehlinger3h 41m$2 · $0.00
Jewish Stories
Jewish StoriesIsaac Loeb Peretz11h 39m4.2 (159)$1 · $0.00
Ade's Fables
Ade's FablesGeorge Ade3h 30m3.8 (16)$2 · $0.00
The Mole and his Mother
The Mole and his MotherRafat Allam1m$7 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)
The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)Richard Francis Burton435h 14m$1 · $0.00
Portraits of Curious Characters in London, &c. &c
Portraits of Curious Characters in London, &c. &cAnonymous1h 36m$1 · $0.00
Music and Life: A study of the relations between ourselves and music
Music and Life: A study of the relations between ourselves and musicThomas Whitney Surette4h 32m3.8 (27)$2 · $0.00
Lancashire Folk-lore (Annotated)
Lancashire Folk-lore (Annotated)Thomas Turner Wilkinson, John Harland10h 25m$2 · $0.00