The Golden Road by Frank Waller Allen
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About this eBook
| Author | Allen, Frank Waller, 1878-1936 |
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| Illustrator | Hood, George, 1869-1949 |
| Title | The Golden Road |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Golden Road" by Frank Waller Allen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a quaint river town, with a focus on themes of childhood, adventure, and the pursuit of dreams through the eyes of young protagonists, particularly Nance Gwyn and Charles Reubelt King. Their encounters with an enigmatic peddler, Jean François, who embodies a zest for life and poetic spirits, suggest a narrative rich in exploration and imaginative wanderings. The opening of the book introduces us to Nance and Charles as they encounter the captivating Jean François and his whimsical yellow wagon. As they watch the peddler unload his cart, he engages them with his lively spirit, humor, and tales of the road, startling them with his larger-than-life personality. This initial meeting stirs in the children a sense of curiosity and adventure, promising a summer filled with joyous discoveries and the kind of memorable experiences that define youth. With Nance's lively character and the budding friendship between her and Charles, we sense a blossoming narrative centering on innocence, exploration, and the magic of storytelling that connects their small-town life to the wider world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35509 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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