
audiobook
by Ethel C. (Ethel Claire) Brill
Two friends from Montreal find themselves drawn into an old Ojibwa legend while camping by the great lake. When the red‑haired Jean meets the wiry, dark‑skinned Nangotook, the native’s tale of a shimmering island of yellow sand—rumored to hide a hidden treasure— awakens a restless curiosity. Their conversation hints at a family home lost to debt and a promise of riches that could restore it.
Together they set out to uncover the secret of the mysterious island, guided by the elder’s cryptic directions and the promise of a strange, towering figure who once guarded the golden sands. The journey soon becomes a test of courage, trust, and the clash of cultures, as the boys navigate unfamiliar waters and the looming threat of the unknown. Listeners will be swept into an early‑stage adventure where each clue brings the promise of gold—and danger—ever closer.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (439K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Beth Baran, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-07-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1877
A Minnesota journalist turned writer, she is remembered for historical adventures for young readers, especially stories rooted in the Great Lakes and the North Country. Her books blend danger, courage, and a strong sense of place.
View all books