The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas; Or, Fun and Frolic in the Summer Camp

"The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas; Or, Fun and Frolic in the Summer Camp" by Janet Aldridge is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of four friends—Grace ("Tommy"), Harriet, Margery ("Buster"), and Hazel—as they embark on a summer camping trip filled with fun, mishaps, and personal growth. The narrative captures their spirited interactions, the challenges they face, and the lessons they learn as they navigate the ups and downs of camp life. At the start of the book, the girls are introduced as they discuss their summer plans, showcasing their personalities and dynamics. Grace expresses reluctance about going to the beach, while Harriet remains responsible and nurturing, helping her family. The arrival of "Crazy Jane," a reckless driver, sets off a chain of chaotic events, including a near collision with a train. The girls are soon swept into a series of adventures as they make their way to Camp Wau-Wau, an experience that promises new friendships, forest escapades, and the opportunity to take on new responsibilities. The opening sets the tone for an engaging story filled with humor, drama, and camaraderie among the young campers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Aldridge, Janet
Title The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas; Or, Fun and Frolic in the Summer Camp
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Camping -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hazing -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 14889
Release Date
Last Update Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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