Book cover

The Gold Thread; and, Wee Davie: Two Stories for the Young

By Norman Macleod

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

"The Gold Thread and Wee Davie: Two Stories for the Young" by Norman Macleod is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. Th...

Genres
Released
2020-10-29
Formats
mobi
epub
epub3 (images)
mobi (images)
epub (images)
Read Now
Overview

"The Gold Thread and Wee Davie: Two Stories for the Young" by Norman Macleod is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. The book features enchanting narratives designed to teach moral lessons, with strong emphasis on themes of duty, bravery, and the importance of parental guidance. The opening story follows Eric, the son of King Magnus, as he navigates a dark and foreboding forest filled with dangers, while characters like Wolf, the swineherd, introduce both friendship and conflict. The beginning of "The Gold Thread" sets up a captivating tale as young Eric finds himself lost in a sprawling forest, struggling with feelings of fear and loss. Described as a lovely boy dressed in royal attire, he encounters various challenges, including a wild confrontation with Wolf, who attempts to rob him. Through a series of harrowing adventures, Eric learns about the consequences of disobedience from his father and discovers the meaning of true loyalty and kindness. The themes of duty and moral growth emerge strongly as he navigates through various trials, leading to critical introspection about his own actions and decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Norman Macleod was a Scottish clergyman and author who served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1869/70.

Average Rating
4.0
Aggregate review score sourced from Goodreads
5
200
4
200
3
200
2
200
1
200
Total Reviews
10.0k
Total reviews from Goodreads may change