EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 36 MIN
The Wishing Tree
from Book Shelter · host Book Shelter
A story written for a young friend's eighth birthday. The narrative details Dulcie's fantastical birthday adventure after performing a special ritual the night before. Accompanied by the magical boy Maurice, her younger brother Dicky, the maid Alice, a friend named George, and a peculiar old man named Egbert, Dulcie encounters various enchanted occurrences, including talking animals, disappearing objects, and wishes coming true. The journey culminates in a significant encounter with Saint Francis, who imparts a lesson on selfless wishes. The included publisher's note also provides context regarding the book's unique origins as a hand-typed, bound gift from Faulkner.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Wishing-Tree-William-Faulkner-ebook/dp/B00BVJG44A?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=cb5e5ed8bef4c9791fe36f9219e8d9d9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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