The Golden Key

Praise for this illustrated edition:

 “Now with the wonderful illustrations of Ruth Sanderson, I think we can see a real balance between Art and Literature….Ruth’s extraordinarily detailed creations are as multi-layered as the story itself.”

— Christopher MacDonald (George MacDonald’s great-grandson)

“Sanderson’s illustrations are deeply textured and dramatic, enhancing the vivid imagery of the narrative with many full pages and spreads.”

—School Library Journal

“Sanderson’s dramatic black and white scratchboard illustrations bring grace and depth to this story.”

—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

 Description:

When young Mossy hears the legend that anyone who manages to find the end of a rainbow will be rewarded with a golden key, he becomes determined to do exactly that. But finding the golden key is the easy part—discovering what it unlocks is a much harder task. Together with a runaway girl named Tangle, the two set out to find the key’s purpose—and discover their own along the way.

George MacDonald’s beloved Victorian fairytale is brought to life by Ruth Sanderson’s 45 sumptuous scratchboard illustrations, making this a perfect gift for readers of all ages.