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Title: The Gold Thread: A Story for the Young

Note: Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "The Gold Thread: A Story for the Young" by Norman Macleod is a children's story written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of a young prince named Eric, who loses his way in a dark forest and learns important life lessons about trust, obedience, and the pursuit of righteousness through various trials and encounters. The narrative emphasizes the significance of following divine guidance, represented by the gold thread given to Eric by his father, which symbolizes doing what is right despite temptations and dangers. In the story, Eric's adventures begin when he gets lost in a vast forest, leading him to meet various characters, including the wild swineherd Wolf. Together, they face numerous challenges and temptations, such as a cunning robber named Ralph and a fierce lion. Throughout his journey, Eric is reminded of the importance of his gold thread, which represents his duty and moral compass. Ultimately, the story culminates in Eric's realization of the value of love, truth, and the consequences of his choices, leading him back to his father and home, celebrated by his family and friends. The tale serves as a moral guide for young readers, teaching them the virtues of faith, perseverance, and kindness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Macleod, Norman, 1812-1872

EBook No.: 26039

Published: Jul 12, 2008

Downloads: 59

Language: English

Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:26039:2 2008-07-12T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Macleod, Norman en 1
2024-11-14T16:42:49Z The Gold Thread: A Story for the Young

This edition has images.

Title: The Gold Thread: A Story for the Young

Note: Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Viv and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Gold Thread: A Story for the Young" by Norman Macleod is a children's story written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of a young prince named Eric, who loses his way in a dark forest and learns important life lessons about trust, obedience, and the pursuit of righteousness through various trials and encounters. The narrative emphasizes the significance of following divine guidance, represented by the gold thread given to Eric by his father, which symbolizes doing what is right despite temptations and dangers. In the story, Eric's adventures begin when he gets lost in a vast forest, leading him to meet various characters, including the wild swineherd Wolf. Together, they face numerous challenges and temptations, such as a cunning robber named Ralph and a fierce lion. Throughout his journey, Eric is reminded of the importance of his gold thread, which represents his duty and moral compass. Ultimately, the story culminates in Eric's realization of the value of love, truth, and the consequences of his choices, leading him back to his father and home, celebrated by his family and friends. The tale serves as a moral guide for young readers, teaching them the virtues of faith, perseverance, and kindness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Macleod, Norman, 1812-1872

EBook No.: 26039

Published: Jul 12, 2008

Downloads: 59

Language: English

Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:26039:3 2008-07-12T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Macleod, Norman en 1