"Return to Gone-Away" by Elizabeth Enright is a delightful novel capturing the spirit of family adventure. The story centers on the Blake family, especially siblings Portia and Foster, as they eagerly set out to restore their newly acquired Villa Caprice and rediscover the magic of Gone-Away Lake from a past adventure. The narrative begins with the Blake family learning of their Villa Caprice purchase, and Portia and Foster overflow with excitement as they envision the possibilities within the old house. Their mounting anticipation sets a cozy and whimsical tone, promising readers a journey filled with exploration, home renovation, reunions with the Cheever siblings, and the joy of childhood memories.
Return to Gone-Away
By Elizabeth Enright
Eager siblings unearth forgotten treasures and rekindle friendships while restoring an old house by a magical lake.
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About the AuthorElizabeth Wright Enright Gillham was an American writer of children's books, an illustrator, writer of short stories for adults, literary critic and teacher of creative writing. Perhaps best known as the Newbery Medal-winning author of Thimble Summer (1938) and the Newbery runner-up Gone-Away Lake (1957), she also wrote the popular Melendy quartet. A Newbery Medal laureate and a multiple winner of the O. Henry Award, her short stories and articles for adults appeared in many popular magazines and have been reprinted in anthologies and textbooks.
Elizabeth Wright Enright Gillham was an American writer of children's books, an illustrator, writer of short stories for adults, literary critic and teacher of creative writing. Perhaps best known as the Newbery Medal-winning author of Thimble Summer (1938) and the Newbery runner-up Gone-Away Lake (1957), she also wrote the popular Melendy quartet. A Newbery Medal laureate and a multiple winner of the O. Henry Award, her short stories and articles for adults appeared in many popular magazines and have been reprinted in anthologies and textbooks.
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