The Golden Road

"The Golden Road" by Frank Waller Allen is a story set in a charming riverside town, where two young friends, Nance Gwyn and Charles Reubelt King, find their humdrum world turned upside down by a charismatic peddler named Jean François. This free-spirited wanderer, with his infectious love for life and endless stories, ignites the children's imagination and sets them on a path of adventure, filled with summer days of exploration and the enchantment of youthful dreams. Their initial meeting with Jean François sparks their curiosity and a desire for something more, hinting at a journey where they discover the magic hidden within their ordinary lives, guided by the peddler's tales and the blossoming friendship between them.