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Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 25

This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and th ...  Show more

Throwback: The Biggest in the World

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Biggest in the World! Sallie the Salamander is so happy in her little log, and why wouldn't she be? She's the biggest in the world! Until all of a sudden she finds out that s ...  Show more

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