The Cricket on the Hearth

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Jim Dale

The holidays are upon us, and this year Audible is very happy to present to our members one of Charles Dickens’ most popular Christmas stories, The Cricket on the Hearth. This holiday classic (original subtitle: “A Fairy Tale of Home”) tells the innocent, picturesque, and charming story of a poor family and their would-be guardian angel; in short, a delightful vision of Victorian Christmas. As always, a great story calls for a great voice, so we’ve brought in legendary actor and record-breaking Audie and Grammy award-winning narrator Jim Dale (The Night Circus). Happy holidays and happy listening!

Public Domain (P)2013 Audible Inc.

Should have read this many years ago

I have always heard that a cricket on your hearth is good luck but I had never read why until now

Excellent!

Truly lovely story. Superb narration, one of the greatest authors of all time. I’ve listened to hundreds of audiobooks - this was one of my favorites!

Sweet Christmas story

Love this story with all the Dickens surprises. Narrator adds a delightful touch to the story.

Top form for Dickens

This short stands out nearly as lovely as Christmas Carol. Charming story with many phrases that had me laughing out loud (e.g., morally incorrect direction). Unlike the Chimes, Dickens is having fun here (opening and closing the story with the kettle and the cricket facing off) and interested just in love and no greater themes. Just grand!

A beautiful story

I’d love everything about Charles Dickens, this was beautifully narrated, and it is a wonderful tale!