| Author |
Vandercook, Margaret, 1876-1958 |
| Illustrator |
Bodine, Hugh A. |
| Title |
The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold" by Margaret Vandercook is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of spirited ranch girls, including Jean Bruce, Jacqueline Ralston, Olive, and their chaperon Ruth, who dream of embarking on an adventurous caravan trip after receiving a lucrative offer to rent out their ranch for the summer. The book promises themes of friendship, exploration, and the desire for adventure, set against the backdrop of the American West. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the ranch girls as they discuss a tempting letter offering to rent their home while also contemplating a summer of adventure. The chapter showcases Jean's enthusiasm for travel, while Jacqueline remains more practical, worried about the logistics. Their plans take an unexpected turn when a band of gypsies arrives at the ranch, stirring excitement among the girls. As they interact with the gypsies, a sense of mystery unfolds with hints of fortunes and experiences yet to come, foreshadowing the adventures that will define their summer. The opening sets a lively scene filled with youthful energy, curiosity, and the promise of exploration for the ranch girls. (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 |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Ranch life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Young women -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33656 |
| Release Date |
Sep 6, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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