"The little island seemed to float on the dark lake-waters. Trees grew on it, and a little hill rose in the middle of it. It was a mysterious island, lonely and beautiful. All the children stood and gazed at it, loving it and longing to go to it. It looked so secret - almost magic. “Well,” said Jack at last. “What do you think? Shall we run away, and live on the secret island?” “Yes!” whispered all the children. “Let’s!"

--

Source : "The Secret Island (Secret Series, Book 1)". Book by Enid Blyton, 1938.

Enid Blyton

#Beautiful Quotes #Running Quotes #Lonely Quotes