| Author |
Vandercook, Margaret, 1876-1958 |
| Title |
The Camp Fire Girls in the Outside World
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Camp Fire Girls in the Outside World" by Margaret Vandercook is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Betty Ashton, who faces various challenges as she struggles to maintain her family's home amidst financial difficulties. The novel explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and personal growth, all set against the backdrop of the Camp Fire Girls' ideals. At the start of the story, we meet Betty, who is grappling with the weight of her family's financial troubles, feeling a sense of impending loss as she considers selling their home. On a cold Thanksgiving day, she reflects on her isolation and acknowledges how her friends have moved on with their lives. Just as she prepares to face this bleak reality, an unexpected visitor appears: Anthony Graham, a young man from her past who she once helped. Their reunion stirs up memories and emotions, leading Betty to navigate a difficult yet transformative period of her life, emphasizing the importance of hope and camaraderie during tough times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Camp Fire Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22938 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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