The Chestertons and the Golden Key

The Chestertons and the Golden Key

By Nancy Carpentier Brown · Published by TAN Books

Overview

Summer vacation turns into an adventure for the three Nicholl sisters when Mr. Gilbert Chesterton and his wife, Frances, come to town. Eleven‑year‑old Clare dreams of writing a detective story. Eight‑year‑old Cece longs to be a champion roller‑skater. Ten‑year-old Joan wants to play the locked piano in the parlor. As they befriend the Chestertons, skating accidents, puppet shows, and mystery‑solving bring them into friendship, laughter, and virtue. ([tanbooks.com](https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-chestertons-and-the-golden-key/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

• A warm and engaging children’s tale starring G. K. Chesterton and his wife.
• Features three sisters navigating friendship, adventure, and imaginative mystery.
• Rooted in Catholic tradition, with moral lessons woven into everyday life.
• Illustrated by Ann Kissane Engelhart, making it visually appealing to younger readers.
• Perfect for parish children’s libraries, family reading, or as a gift for middle‑grade readers.

From the Book

“Oooh, look!” Joan gasped. “Cece, do you know who that man is?”
— Nancy Carpentier Brown, The Chestertons and the Golden Key

Intended Audience

This book is aimed at Catholic families, parish children’s ministry, and catechism classes, especially for readers aged approximately 8–12 who enjoy gentle mysteries, friendship stories, and historical characters.