The Singing Cave (Leighton novel)

For other uses, see The Singing Cave (disambiguation).

First edition

The Singing Cave is a children's novel by Margaret Carver Leighton and illustrated by Manning de V. Lee.[1] It was published in 1945 by Houghton Mifflin.[2] It first appeared as a serial in the Christian Science Monitor in summer 1944.[3]

Plot summary

Southern California ranch boy Billy Deane dreads the arrival of Penny, a visitor from New York. Eventually, he befriends her, and they search for artifacts around the area with their Native American friend Felipe. They encounter smugglers and the mystery of the singing cave, and they discover rare artifacts. Eventually, they find the Singing Cave and discover its mystery.

Reception

The book was well received by critics.[4][5] Virginia Kirkus found it "a fast-moving and well-written story," while May Lamberton Becker praised it for "combining attractions of a mystery with those of a ranch story."[6]

References

  1. ^ Darling, Frances C. (May 25, 1945). For You Who Like to Read. Christian Science Monitor
  2. ^ Leighton, Margaret (1945). The Singing Cave. Houghton Mifflin Company, ASIN B0007FJGJY
  3. ^ Staff report (June 22, 1944). A New Serial Next Thursday. Christian Science Monitor
  4. ^ Buell, Ellen Lewis (May 6, 1945). For Younger Readers. New York Times
  5. ^ EAJ (September 16, 1945). Original 'Western.' Hartford Courant
  6. ^ Colby, Vineta (1952). The Singing Cave (review). Wilson library bulletin, Volume 27; Volume 27, p. 116


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