The Golden House by Sarah S. Baker
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About this eBook
| Author | Baker, Sarah S. (Sarah Schoonmaker), 1824-1906 |
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| Title | The Golden House |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Golden House" by Mrs. Woods Baker is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a Swedish family, particularly focusing on the character of Nono, a little Italian boy found and adopted by a loving couple, Karin and Jan, who already have a large family of boys. The narrative captures themes of love, belonging, and the idea of family while portraying the contrasts between different cultures and societal backgrounds. The opening of the book introduces a dreary scene in which a group, consisting of two Italians and a bear, is traveling along a Swedish road, leading them to the "golden house." The warm and inviting cottage belongs to Karin and Jan, who are surprisingly hospitable, welcoming the strangers and their bear into their home. Here, Nono is introduced as a little brown baby who becomes a part of their family after Karin feels a strong connection to the child, desiring to fill the void left by her own losses. As the narrative progresses from this beginning, we witness the family's interactions, unveil their struggles, and embrace the dynamics of love and acceptance that define their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sweden -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28349 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 49 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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