The Golden Road (Montgomery novel) facts for kids
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| Author | Lucy Maud Montgomery |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | L.C. Page & Co. |
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1913 |
| Media type | Print (paperback, hardcover) |
| Preceded by | The Story Girl |
The Golden Road is a children's novel written by Canadian author L. M. Montgomery. It was published in 1913. This book is a follow-up to her earlier novel, The Story Girl.
How the Book Was Written
L. M. Montgomery learned many stories from her great aunt, Mary Lawson, when she was a child. She later used these stories in The Story Girl and The Golden Road.
Montgomery got married on July 5, 1911. She then moved away from Prince Edward Island. In October, she arrived in Leaskdale, Ontario. Her husband was a minister at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church there.
She started writing The Golden Road on April 30, 1912. She also had her first son on July 7 of that year. Montgomery finished the novel on May 21, 1913. She felt very rushed while writing it, often expecting interruptions. The book was released on September 1, 1913. It was dedicated to her great aunt, Mary Lawson.
What the Story Is About
The story is told by a character named Beverley. He looks back at his childhood adventures. He grew up with his brother Felix and their friends and cousins. These included Felicity, Cecily, Dan, and Sara Stanley, who was known as the "Story Girl." Peter, a hired boy, and Sara Ray, a neighbor, were also part of their group.
The children often played in their family's orchard. They had many exciting adventures together. They even started their own newspaper, which they called Our Magazine.
This novel shows the characters growing up more than the first book. Readers get to see Sara Stanley leave her childhood behind. The story also hints at a special connection forming between Peter and Felicity. It seems Beverley and Sara Stanley are also drawn to each other, but this is not fully explored.
The book suggests that Beverley's cousin, Cecily, has a serious illness. In a part where the Story Girl predicts their futures, the adult Beverley confirms that Cecily never truly grew up. He also strongly suggests that Peter and Felicity will get married. The novel ends when Sara's father takes her away for a proper education. After she leaves, their small group of friends is never quite the same again.
