Johnny-in-the-woods

On a rainy midsummer day, Johnny Trumbull is told to stay indoors—but an old book of Border Ballads opens a door to Robin Hood, rebellion, and the charged boundary between imagination and everyday life. Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s witty, atmospheric classic explores childhood independence, family authority, and the power of stories. A good choice for listeners who enjoy literary short fiction, New England settings, and quietly adventurous tales.