Author |
Emerson, Alice B. |
Title |
Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall; or, Solving the Campus Mystery
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Note |
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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Summary |
"Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall; or, Solving the Campus Mystery" by Alice B. Emerson is a novel written in the early 20th century, forming part of a series aimed primarily at young girls. The story introduces Ruth Fielding, a spirited and optimistic protagonist as she embarks on a new adventure by leaving her home at the Red Mill to attend Briarwood Hall, a boarding school. Along the way, Ruth is joined by her friends Helen and Tom, setting the stage for various mysteries and challenges they are likely to encounter during their time at the school. The opening portion of the book establishes a detailed and picturesque setting, describing an autumn morning filled with hustle and bustle as Ruth prepares for her departure. We’re introduced to her caring but financially cautious uncle, Jabez Potter, and Aunt Alvirah, who express their mixed emotions about Ruth's educational journey. The narrative builds excitement as Ruth anticipates her adventure, highlighted through her interactions with her uncle and the affectionate farewells from her friends and family. Readers see her determination to excel in her studies and make the most of her opportunity, setting a hopeful and adventurous tone for the story ahead. Furthermore, hints of potential mysteries are woven into the plot as the foundation for the challenges and discoveries to come at Briarwood Hall. (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 |
Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Clubs -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Fielding, Ruth (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Hazing -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
29203 |
Release Date |
Jun 22, 2009 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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