Exciting Events Vol 16 Audio CDs by Your Story Hour

Two true-to-life adventures about people responding to medical emergencies, two stories about female social reformers in Chicago in the late 1800s, and two stories about American Civil Rights leader Frederick Douglass!

In "The Inchworm Adventure" Vivian listens to God's voice on a caving trip, and plays an important role in saving the life of her best friend.

Listen to "Ambulance Boy" as Dr. Grogan inspires a young patient with a story of how he saved the life of a little girl - the younger sister of a bully.

Hear "Jane's Big House" as Jane Addams founds Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago that helps thousands of poor immigrants.

"Florence Kelley, The Children's Champion" tells the story of Florence's successful campaign to improve the lives of girls and boys who worked without labor laws to protect them.

In "Freedom for Freddy" Frederick Douglass is born into slavery, but is inspired by the idea that knowledge is the path to freedom, and teaches himself to read.

In "A New Name" Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery and becomes a sought after orator for the abolitionist movement.

Contains 3 CDs and runs approximately 3 hours. Narrated by Carole Pezet (Aunt Carole) and hosted by Nicole Buckhanan (Aunt Nikki) and Jon Clayburn (Uncle Jon)