| Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood | |
| Author: | George MacDonald |
| Illustrator: | Arthur Hughes |
| Cover Artist: | Laurence Housman |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Strahan & Co., Publishers |
| Release Date: | 1871 |
Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood is a realistic, largely autobiographical, novel by George MacDonald. It was first published in 1871. The original edition was illustrated by Arthur Hughes.[1]
Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood is a story of a young motherless boy growing up with his brothers in a Scottish manse. The list of characters includes: The wicked sneaking, housekeeper, Mrs. Mitchel, Kirsty, an enchanting Highland storyteller, Turkey, the intrepid cowherd, the strange Wandering Willie, the evil Kelpie, the sweet horse Missie, and the lovely Elsie Duff. Throughout the twists and turns of his escapades and adventures, Ranald learns from his father the important lessons of courage and integrity.