The Golden Key
Illustrated by Sanderson, Ruth, Sendak, Maurice
A classic, allegorical fairy tale from one of the forefathers of modern fantasy literature. The young boy Mossy embarks on a quest through the woods, seeking the keyhole which fits the magical golden key he discovered at the end of the rainbow. Along the way, he meets the girl Tangle, and each must undertake a journey through shadowy valleys and mountains, guided by the Old Men of the Sea, Earth, and Fire, before reaching their final destination.
- Publication Date
- 1867
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- Reading level
- Upper Elementary
- Content warning
- None
Book tags
- Culture
- British Isles
- Format
- Chapter Book
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