The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding

The Little Colonel #10

by Annie Fellows Johnston, Etheldred B. Barry (Illustrator)

When she wrote this, Annie Fellows Johnston intended it to be the conclusion of the Little Colonel series. Of course, as it turned out, that would not be quite true. The stories continued, albeit through a somewhat different perspective, in the Mary Ware series. Only recently the maid of honor, now it will be the Little Colonel's turn to be the bride, at least that much of it we can give away! But who will it be? A "Knight Comes Riding" in every chapter, but who will finally measure up to the silver yardstick? Will it be one of our old friends, like Little Knight of Kentucky Malcolm MacIntyre, or perhaps Rob Moore, Alex Shelby, Phil Tremont, Jack Ware . . . they are all in the running! Or maybe it will be a new Knight that comes riding! You'll have to read the story to find out!
—http://www.littlecolonel.com/Books/

Genres: Fiction, Classics, Childrens

318 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1907

About the author

Annie Fellows Johnston (1863-1931) was an American author of children's fiction who wrote the popular "Little Colonel" series, which was the basis for the 1935 Shirley Temple film The Little Colonel. She was born and grew up in McCutchanville, Indiana, a small unincorporated town near Evansville, Indiana.

Reviews

[Clara Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this sweet story very much. It is set in Kentucky and the descriptions of the beautiful Southern fields and lanes, the woodlands with their wildflowers and ferns, just brought out some aspects of the South that I dearly love. The main character, Lloyd, loves to walk in the woods and fields looking for Springtime flowers with her beau - what a perfect "date" for those who love the fresh, leafy outdoors! I do have to note that this book has unfortunate racial overtones at times (even though it's a product of the time and setting, that doesn't excuse it) and the main character's speech is written in "dialect" spelling, and I wish it had just been written normally. But other than these things, it is a very lovely and sweet story of a girl finding true love. Other friends and family also have their little stories that move along, such as Lloyd's friend Betty trying to write a book and become an author. But the main story is about Lloyd and the up-and-down journey she takes toward finding lasting love. A lovely read that leaves you feeling there is such goodness, love and joy in the world!Spoiler alert:I have to admit that tears kept welling up as I read the last few chapters! Lloyd's eventual beau is so good and kind and truly other-centered, with a beautiful love for Lloyd that really wants the best for her.<0/spoiler>

[Sukyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is ucommunly and blissfully marvellous! It is actually the ninth book of the series of "The Little Colonel" by Annie-Fellows Johnston and talks simply about the little colonel (a girl named Lloyd) finding her true love. What I loved about this novel is the author's splendid style of writing, its plot, and its EVERYTHING! It is just fabulous and everyone should give it a try!

[Magda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good fairy-tale ending to the question of who would marry Lloyd. It's nice to read books from the time when "making love" to a girl meant telling her how fond you were of her, which naturally made her blush.

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely series! It was very nice to read these older stories of sweet and pure girlhood. In this last book Lloyd marries her childhood sweetheart and chum Rob Moore. Surrounded by loving friends, riches, and love, Lloyd Sherman is the ideal heroine, and the series has a satisfactory ending.