The Island of Gold: A Sailor's Yarn

By Gordon Stables

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience the innocent adventures of two siblings and their animal companions as they discover the exciting potential hidden within their humble countryside home.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Literature Fiction

Released

2011-10-01

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Summary

"The Island of Gold: A Sailor's Yarn" by Gordon Stables is a heartwarming children's adventure from the 1800s that tells the story of young Ransey Tansey and his sister, Babs, as they live a simple life on an English canal. This tale invites young readers into the lives of Ransey and Babs, focusing on their close relationship and the everyday joys they experience with their animal friends, like Bob the dog and the Admiral the crane. Ransey is shown as a responsible and playful boy, happily taking care of Babs and managing household tasks while waiting for their father to come home, setting up an innocent world filled with nature and sibling love ripe for future adventures.