Lucy Maud Montgomery 
The Story Girl & Its Sequel, The Golden Road (Children’s Classics) 

‘The Story Girl’ is a 1911 novel by L. M. Montgomery. It narrates the adventures of a group of young cousins and their friends who live in a rural community on Prince Edward Island, Canada. The book is narrated by Beverley, who together with his brother Felix, has come to live with his Aunt Janet and Uncle Alec King on their farm while their father travels for business. The sequel to the book is ‘The Golden Road, ‘ written in 1913. When Sara Stanley, the Story Girl, returns to Carlisle to spend the winter with the King family, she comes up with a great idea. To help them through the dreary months ahead, she, Felicity, Cecily and Dan will publish a magazine. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874 – 1942), was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables. Montgomery went on to publish 20 novels as well as 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 essays.

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Lucy Maud Montgomery, born on November 30, 1874, in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, was one of Canada’s most beloved authors, celebrated for her rich storytelling and vibrant characters. Montgomery’s literary career was marked by the creation of the iconic ‘Anne of Green Gables’ series, which captivated readers worldwide. Before her rise to fame, Montgomery honed her narrative skills through extensive journaling, which later lent an autobiographical texture to her fictional realms. Her storytelling mastery was further exhibited in ‘The Story Girl’ and its sequel ‘The Golden Road’. These works showcase Montgomery’s adept characterization and innate understanding of childhood’s essence. The stories are imbued with the pastoral beauty of Prince Edward Island, reflecting the author’s own deep connection to the landscape. Her works frequently explore themes of imagination, nature, and the value of home, all of which are hallmarks of her literary style. Montgomery’s contribution to children’s literature and Canadian culture is undeniable, and her works continue to enchant new generations of readers. Her death on April 24, 1942, marked the end of an era but her legacy endures through the timeless quality of her stories.