The Gate of the Giant Scissors

Annie Fellows Johnston (1863 - 1931)

This is the story of Joyce, an American girl who has been sent abroad to France to study, and of her adventures in France, - the wonderful house with the gate of The Giant Scissors, Jules, her little playmate, Sister Denis, the cruel Brossard, and her dear Aunt Kate. (Summary from an original 1898 copy of book.)

Genre(s): Children's Fiction, School

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - In the Pear-Tree Maria Therese
00:13:13
Play 02 02 - A New Fairy Tale Jessamy Gloor
00:20:55
Play 03 03 - Behind the Great Gate Jen Jordan
00:18:13
Play 04 04 - A Letter and a Meeting Carrie Heyes
00:14:06
Play 05 05 - A Thanksgiving Barbecue Kalynda
00:18:12
Play 06 06 - Joyce Plays Ghost Sandra Estenson
00:23:40
Play 07 07 - Old "Number Thirty-One" Sandra Estenson
00:21:21
Play 08 08 - Christmas Plans and An Accident Sandra Estenson
00:17:26
Play 09 09 - A Great Discovery Amy Gramour
00:17:27
Play 10 10 - Christmas Sandra Estenson
00:16:17