024 - Perletta Puzzles Her Friends

About this episode

The episode follows Kari, an orphan girl, as she embarks on adventures with her dogs, inspired by the original tale from 1901.

Join the journey of Kari, the orphan girl, as she navigates the ups and downs of life alongside her loyal dogs. Originally condensed in the 1901 serial publication of Tilda Jane in The Youths Companion, this captivating tale restores many omitted adventures, offering young readers a deeper look into Karis world. With heartfelt determination, she forges ahead on her mission to uplift both humans and animals alike, inspiring all who follow her story. Author Marshall Saunders hopes to enchant her audience with the continued adventures of an indomitable spirit.

People in this episode

Host: Marshall Saunders

Topics covered

• adventure
• inspiration
• friendship
• animals
• children's stories

Keywords

• Kari
• orphan
• dogs
• adventure
• inspiration
• children's literature
• Marshall Saunders

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tilda Jane in The Youths Companion

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