The Golden Name Day

by Jennie D. Lindquist and Lindquist Jennie D

Book Overview

A name day all her own! Nine-year-old Nancy had never heard of this Swedish custom-much like a big birthday party-until she came to live with Grandma and Grandpa Benson on their farm. To her disappointment, Nancy learns that her name is not in the Swedish Almanac, so there is no day set aside especially for her.

Although the problem of a name day for Nancy is never far from anyone's mind, her life on the Benson farm is a busy one filled...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1948959305
• ISBN13: 9781948959308
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Purple House Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

My girlhood favorite book!

I came across this book 25 years ago when I was in the third grade. I have been searching for a copy to own for myself ever since. I plan on sharing this with all three of my nieces and hope that it has as a profound an impact on their lives as it did on mine! An all-around fabulous book for a young girl and I HIGHLY recommend it! How wonderful to be able to lose myself in this magical book once more!

A wonderful book!

I also have very fond memories of reading this book over 30 years ago. I began searching for it a few weeks back so my 8 year old daughter could read it. I'm sad that it is out of print and would love to see it revived. I still remember how I couldn't wait to have the free time to read it. A wonderful book!

This book changed my life

As I read the reviews, I was amazed to see the same reactions that I had as a child. It was second grade when I went back to the Library after lunch because I had finished all of my books. Mrs. DeForrest was finally convinced I could go to the upper grade shelves, and I chose The Golden Name Day. I read it that once 33 years ago, and yet I remember it as if it were yesterday. The story of the old and new worlds mixing felt like my family's story. It also spoke of growing up to me and I still recommend it today. Parents and children are so disappointed when it can't be found.

My all-time favorite book as a child!

When I was in 3rd grade our teacher took us to the school library to take out some books. After giving The Golden Name Day to the librarian she admonished that I should pick something more simpler to read because otherwise I would "run out of things to read." Horrified I called my mother as soon as I could to ask her if that was really true and if I should re-read some other book to "save" some books for when I was older. Obviously my mother explained this was not true and The Golden Name Day came to symbolize for me all that I love about books and reading. I read the book over and over as a child and as an adult and would love to see it available again for children of all ages.

At age 40, I have read this book probably 15 times.

It is fabulous, and I want to buy a copy for my daughter. The story and details of this young girl's life brings a sweet simplicity to life that is reassuring and very much treasured.