The Golden AgeThoughtful short stories about five endearing and creative siblings growing up in late Victorian England, the charming vignettes gently probe differences between children's and adults' perceptions of the world. |
Contents
Foreword by Naomi Lewis | 7 |
The Olympians | 13 |
A Whitewashed Uncle | 27 |
Copyright | |
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