The Story Girl & Its Sequel, The Golden Road (Children's Classics)

Enriched edition. Childhood Adventures and Heartfelt Friendships on Prince Edward IslandBy Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Length19h 18m

About this audiobook

Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'The Story Girl' and its sequel, 'The Golden Road,' are timeless classics in children's literature that showcase the author's whimsical storytelling and vivid character development. Set in Prince Edward Island, Canada, the books follow a group of young siblings and their cousin Sara Stanley, the charismatic storyteller known as the Story Girl. Montgomery's intricate prose and descriptive narrative transport readers to a bygone era, filled with charming adventures and heartfelt friendships. These beloved novels navigate themes of childhood innocence, imagination, and the bittersweet passage of time. Lucy Maud Montgomery's personal experiences growing up on the island certainly influenced the authenticity of the setting and characters in these books. As an author known for capturing the essence of youth and nature, Montgomery's work continues to captivate readers of all ages. I highly recommend 'The Story Girl' and 'The Golden Road' to anyone looking for a delightful escape into a world of enchanting storytelling and nostalgic charm. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 4.3 (1.4K)
Includes Goodreads, StoryGraph, LibraryThing, Amazon
GenreChildren's Literature
Length19 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1The Story Girl & Its Sequel, The Golden Road
26CHAPTER XXVIII.
2Introduction
27CHAPTER XXIX.
3Author Biography
28CHAPTER XXX.
4Historical Context
29CHAPTER XXXI.
5Synopsis (Selection)
30CHAPTER XXXII.
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6THE STORY GIRL
31THE GOLDEN ROAD
7CHAPTER IX.
32CHAPTER VII.
8CHAPTER X.
33CHAPTER VIII.
9CHAPTER XI.
34CHAPTER IX.
10CHAPTER XII.
35CHAPTER X.
11CHAPTER XIII.
36CHAPTER XI.
12CHAPTER XIV.
37CHAPTER XII.
13CHAPTER XV.
38CHAPTER XIII.
14CHAPTER XVI.
39CHAPTER XIV.
15CHAPTER XVII.
40CHAPTER XV.
16CHAPTER XVIII.
41CHAPTER XVI.
17CHAPTER XIX.
42CHAPTER XVII.
18CHAPTER XX.
43CHAPTER XVIII.
19CHAPTER XXI.
44CHAPTER XIX.
20CHAPTER XXII.
45CHAPTER XX.
21CHAPTER XXIII.
46CHAPTER XXI.
22CHAPTER XXIV.
47CHAPTER XXII.
23CHAPTER XXV.
48CHAPTER XXIII.
24CHAPTER XXVI.
49CHAPTER XXIV.
25CHAPTER XXVII.
50CHAPTER XXV.
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