"The Dream-Child" is a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery published in Further Chronicles of Avonlea in 1920.
Description[]
After the death of her first born son, Josephine begins to hear a child calling to her during the night. Her husband, David, becomes increasingly worried for his wife's well-being, until one night when he too hears the cries of a child.
Plot[]
- Read: Further Chronicles of Avonlea (Chapter 5: The Dream-Child)
Appearances[]
Main characters
- David
- Josephine
Minor characters
- Abel Blair
- Maggie Fleming (mentioned only)
- Ben Forbes (mentioned only)
- Harry Martin
- James Martin (mentioned only)
- Mrs. Martin (mentioned only)
- David and Josephine's son (mentioned only)
Places
Miscellaneous