The Gold Thread

by Norman MacLeod

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105 pages, Paperback

First published September 12, 2008

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Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title story is good, four stars, but the most memorable by far has been one of the other stories in this collection, Johanna Spyri's sweet "Rose-Resli." Each family should own a copy of this vintage story collection.

[Stephanie Cheek · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 8 year old particularly enjoyed this book and gave it 4 stars. It's only 5 short chapters and is like a simpler Pilgrim's Progress. The lesson is we can and should always trust and obey the Lord with more than what our eyes can see.

[Addie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful book that inspires! Loved it!

[Andrew Ives · Rating 3 out of 5]

(c1927 edition) A rather short, simplistic, 'Happy Wanderer' sort of tale, set in the middle ages with a hint of Grimm/Scandinavian style about it. The version I read has 102 pages, a blue cover, retold by Amy Steedman with about half a dozen, rather nice Art Nouveau b&w illustrations. The story itself is a very easy read, suitable for children of about 6-8 years old, which essentially tells the tale of Eric following the gold thread over hill and dale back to the palace, making a few friends along the way and trying not to stray from the path of the righteous. It's kind of weird really, but a very simple bedtime story. There are no great surprises along the way, so even though it's a very quick read, it's not wildly exciting. 3.25/5

[Angie Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short and sometimes poignant allegory for children, although I think I would have liked a bit more of the obvious allegory in the first chapter, since it started out more like a regular story of a boy lost in the woods, with the more explicit lessons coming later. The only other trouble I had was that the numerous poems tended to take me out of the story, but that's me. ;)

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story to help young men know what God calls them to

I loved that this book helped my son relate to another young man whom loves and serves God. About an hour read-aloud. Adventure with a reminder to seek and follow God in all.