LifeCraft Read-Alouds

[Excerpt from a Classic] Long John Silver and Capt Smollett: A Manly Encounter from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson 14.03.2025 14:21 ↓

The most remarkable fictional pirate of all time finds his match in the indomitable Capt Smollett. This short chapter called ‘The Embassy’ is itself a treasure in this legendary yet subtle tale of manly character and coming of age.

[Essays] On Sacramental Things by Hilaire Belloc 28.02.2025 14:42 ↓

A short, striking essay reflecting on the power of everyday things to move the soul and to connect us to the highest realities.

[Short Story] The Missioner by Hilaire Belloc 21.02.2025 15:43 ↓

This lovely short story by Belloc is perfect for a winter evening: you can feel the cold of the north countries and the warmth of the fire. Great for all ages, this story artfully raises a cluster of issues, including the amazing power of music.

[Short Story] At the Sign of the Lion by Hilaire Belloc 21.02.2025 20:21 ↓

Belloc sketches a visit to a remarkable inn and a remarkable conversation about  our desire that simple, beautiful things of this world endure into the next.