Book Cover of Return to Gone-Away

Return to Gone-Away

by Elizabeth Enright

It continues the story of Portia Blake and her cousin Julian Jarman as they return to the abandoned lakeside community they discovered the previous summer. Enright's writing is vivid and engaging, drawing readers into the world of the characters and the forgotten town of Gone-Away. The book is a delightful tale of adventure, friendship, and discovery, filled with memorable characters and unexpected twists and turns. As Portia and Julian return to Gone-Away, they find that the community is not quite as abandoned as they thought. They meet new friends, including a pair of orphaned children who are living in one of the old houses, and they uncover new mysteries and secrets hidden in the town. "Return to Gone-Away" is a timeless classic of children's literature, filled with Enright's trademark warmth and humor. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoyed "Gone-Away Lake" or who is looking for a charming, engaging novel for young readers. One of the key themes of the book is the power of friendship and the importance of community. Enright's characters work together to solve problems and overcome challenges, demonstrating the value of working together and supporting one another. Overall, "Return to Gone-Away" is a delightful novel that will capture the hearts of readers young and old. Its engaging story, relatable characters, and timeless themes make it a classic of children's literature and a worthy addition to any bookshelf.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1961

Authors

Elizabeth Enright image

Elizabeth Enright

United States

Elizabeth Enright was an American author known for her children's books. She was born on September 17, 1907, in Oak Park, Illinois, and grew up in a literary family. Her father, William Enright, was a...

Books by Elizabeth Enright

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Buster the Big Brown Bear Cover image

Buster the Big Brown Bear by George Ethelbert Walsh

Buster the Big Brown Bear follows the journey of a young bear cub named Buster who lives with his mother in a cave in the woods. After an encounter w...

The Lavender Dragon Cover image

The Lavender Dragon by Eden Philpotts

A well meaning dragon steals lonely humans to populate his version of paradise. A knight-errant comes to the rescue, but finds this terrible dragon to...

Schatz im Silbersee Cover image

Schatz im Silbersee by Karl May

In the Wild West of the late 1860s, a group of trappers embark on a journey to the Silversee in the Rocky Mountains. Led by the experienced Old Fireha...

The House on the Downs Cover image

The House on the Downs by Gladys Edson Locke

This timeless story is set in the idyllic English countryside and follows the adventures of a young girl named Anne who discovers a mysterious old hou...

Brushwood Boy Cover image

Brushwood Boy by Rudyard Kipling

In Rudyard Kipling's 'Brushwood Boy', we follow the remarkable journey of Major George Cotter as he navigates the complexities of public school, the r...

Anna Karenina, Book 6 Cover image

Anna Karenina, Book 6 by Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina delves into the complexities of love, societal expectations, and the consequences of defying societal norms. It portrays the story of An...

When Shadows Die Cover image

When Shadows Die by E.D.E.N. Southworth

When Shadows Die is a 19th-century romance novel that delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice. The story follows a...

Return Cover image

Return by H. Beam Piper

Two-hundred years after a global nuclear war, two explorers from a research outpost, that largely survived the cataclysm, discover a settlement of hum...

The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Cover image

The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle by Laura Lee Hope

It follows the story of a group of teenage girls who embark on a summer vacation in the countryside, eager to explore the great outdoors and have fun....

Peter Piper's Practical Principles of Plain and Perfect Pronunciation (Selection) Cover image

Peter Piper's Practical Principles of Plain and Perfect Pronunciation (Selection) by Anonymous

This book, likely compiled anonymously, focuses on the art of clear and precise pronunciation through the use of tongue twisters. It features a collec...

Reviews for Return to Gone-Away

No reviews posted or approved, yet...