The Golden Road (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419164224)

The Golden Road is a children's novel written by the renowned Canadian author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. The book was first published in 1913 and tells the story of a group of children living in the fictional town of Carlisle, Prince Edward Island. The novel is set in the early 1900s and follows the lives of the children as they go on various adventures and explore the world around them.The main character of the book is a young girl named Sara Stanley, who is sent to live with her relatives in Carlisle after her father is accused of embezzlement. Sara quickly makes friends with the other children in the town, including the mischievous Felix King and the imaginative Cecily King. Together, the children embark on a series of adventures, including picnics, treasure hunts, and even a visit to a haunted house.Throughout the novel, Montgomery weaves in themes of friendship, family, and the importance of community. The book is also known for its vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island, which serves as a backdrop for many of the children's adventures.Overall, The Golden Road is a charming and heartwarming novel that has become a beloved classic of children's literature. Montgomery's engaging storytelling and memorable characters continue to capture the imaginations of readers of all ages.We enjoyed our walk--even Felix enjoyed it, although he had been appointed to write up the visit for Our Magazine and was rather weighed down by the responsibility of it. What mattered it though the world were gray and wintry? We walked the golden road and carried spring time in our hearts, and we beguiled our way with laughter and jest, and the tales the Story Girl told us--myths and legends of elder time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
ISBN-10: 1419164228
ISBN-13: 9781419164224
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.58w x 0.51d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 8108 / Golden Road