Book Series · 11 Books

The Good and the Beautiful Library Books

In order from Gold Mountain to A Dog Named Sniff.

The Good and the Beautiful Library series is a set of 11 chapter books by Jenny Phillips, published between 1946 and 2025. Most books run about 80 pages.

Gold Mountain
The Sign of the Anchor
The Helping Hunt
Josh Gets a Bird
Mole's Hole
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Gold Mountain
Book #1 · Chapter Book · 1946

Gold Mountain

Can a family find and protect gold in a burgeoning Oregon town?

82 pages
Paperback
Summary: Daniel and Betsy embark on a journey to Oregon, leaving their beloved farm behind. As their family settles in a new town where gold has been discovered, they face the challenge of finding and safeguarding their fortune amidst a rapidly growing community of prospectors. Will they strike it rich, and if so, can they keep their treasure safe from prying eyes? Adventure and mystery await in this tale of hope and resilience.
The complete set

The Good and the Beautiful Library Series

11 books · Published 1946–2025

Gold Mountain

Chapter Book · 1946

Can a family find and protect gold in a burgeoning Oregon town?

Mole's Hole

Picture Book · 2019

Discover the secret life of a mole in her cozy underground world.

Nature Reader

Chapter Book · 2020

Explore the hidden lives of insects and arachnids, from birth to their final journey.

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How many books are in the Good and the Beautiful Library series?

There are 11 books in the Good and the Beautiful Library series. It began with Gold Mountain in 1946, and the newest book, A Dog Named Sniff, was published in 2025.

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