COMPLETE Five Children and It by E. Nesbit-mas

[JPyle90]

Five Children and It by E. Nesbit (1858 - 1924).


This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/five-children-and-it-by-e-nesbit-2/

When four children (and their baby brother makes five) manage to uncover the long-dormant Psammead (in plain English, then, Sand-Fairy) in a gravel pit, they have the chance of one wish a day that lasts until sunset. But you should be careful what you wish for - as Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane find out! ( James Pyle)

1. Text source (only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/778
2. Type of proof-listening required (Note: please read the PL FAQ): standard
   
   IMPORTANT - soloist, please note: in order to limit the amount of languishing projects (and hence the amount of files on our hard-pressed server), we ask that you post an update at least once a month in your project thread, even if you haven't managed to record anything. If we don't hear from you for three months, your project may be opened up to a group project if a Book Coordinator is found. Files you have completed will be used in this project. If you haven't recorded anything yet, your project will be removed from the forum (contact any admin to see if it can be re-instated).
   
   Please don't download or listen to files belonging to projects in process (unless you are the BC or PL). Our servers are not set up to handle the greater volume of traffic. Please wait until the project has been completed. Thanks!
   

   Magic Window:

   
   
   BC Admin
   
3. The reader will record the following at the beginning and end of each file:
   No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
   START of recording (Intro):
   • "Chapter [number] of Five Children and It. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
   • If you wish, say:
     "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
   • Say:
     "Five Children and It, by E. Nesbit. Chapter [number, chapter title]"
   
   
   For the second and all subsequent sections, you may optionally use the shortened form of this intro disclaimer:
   • "Chapter [number] of Five Children and It by E. Nesbit. This LibriVox recording is in the Public Domain."
   • If you wish, say:
     "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
   • Only if applicable, say:
     "[Chapter title]"
   END of recording:
   • At the end of the section, say:
     "End of [Chapter]"
   • If you wish, say:
     "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
   • At the end of the book, say (in addition):
     "End of Five Children and It, by E. Nesbit. "
   
   There should be 5 seconds silence at the end of the recording, or 10 seconds for files longer than 30 minutes.
4. Example filename fivechildrenandit_##_nesbit_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. fivechildrenandit_01_nesbit_128kb.mp3)
5. Transfer of files (completed recordings)
   Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file. Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
   • Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
     
     (If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)
   • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: maryannspiegel
   • When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
   • If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.
6. Any questions?
   Please post below

[TriciaG]

You're welcome to do this book, but are you aware there are 3 versions in the catalog already? https://librivox.org/search?q=five%20children&search_form=advanced

You can still do it, but I wanted to make sure you knew this.

[JPyle90]

I did know about the other versions; that's fine, I would still like to do it.

[MaryAnnSpiegel]

James,
I'd be happy to MC this for you. I'll get it set up.
MaryAnn

[MaryAnnSpiegel]

OK, Your MW is set up.

You'll need to start by logging into the magic window. Instructions are in the BC How-to; and this is a more detailed version of the First Login instructions (with pictures!)

For a solo project, you are the Book Coordinator. That means you fill out the Magic Window and post your links and times in the window when you upload your files. You'll need to start by entering section (or chapter) titles. I've put in the first couple to get you started.

Please be sure to read all of the BC How To document, as that will give you more information on your role as a BC.

If you have questions, or if you have any trouble with the instructions in the BC how to, please post and we'll work through it together. There is a bit of a learning curve when you do your first solo. You've picked a nice size book - not too long and something that you are interested in, so it should be a manageable and enjoyable process for you.

MaryAnn

[JPyle90]

Hi MaryAnn

Thanks very much for taking this one on. I've filled in the rest of the chapter titles in the MW.

[MaryAnnSpiegel]

Great. We'll hang out here for just a bit to see if we snag a DPL. If not, we can advertise once you get a section or two posted.

MaryAnn

[fiddlesticks]

I would be happy to pl for you!
I grew up with this book and it has been a long time since I have read/listened to it.

[MaryAnnSpiegel]

Great Tiffany. And we're off to going solo!
MaryAnn

[JPyle90]

Here is the first chapter, and I've added it to the MW. Length is 35:33.

http://uploads.librivox.org/maryannspiegel/fivechildrenandit_01_nesbit_128kb.mp3

[fiddlesticks]

Chapter 1 is PL OK!
You did such a great job doing all the voices

[JPyle90]

Thanks very much for the comment! I always love to do voices in these things, so I'm glad you've enjoyed it!

Chapter 2 is ready and added to the MW, the length of this one is 32:50.

http://uploads.librivox.org/maryannspiegel/fivechildrenandit_02_nesbit_128kb.mp3

[fiddlesticks]

chapter 2 is PL OK!

I can't do voices to save my life, so I always appreciate it when others can

[JPyle90]

Chapter 3 is ready; length is 37:23.

http://uploads.librivox.org/maryannspiegel/fivechildrenandit_03_nesbit_128kb.mp3

[fiddlesticks]

Section 3 is PL OK!
Don't forget to put the time in the 'notes' section of the MW