The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies by Grace Brooks Hill
"The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies" by Grace Brooks Hill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the delightful escapades of the Corner House girls, particularly Tess and Dot, as they encounter Gypsies, stumble upon a mysterious silver bracelet, and navigate the joys and challenges of childhood adventures. As the narrative unfolds, themes of honesty, friendship, and youthful imagination are explored against the backdrop of a
whimsical journey. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the lively dynamic among the Corner House girls and their interactions with Sammy Pinkney, a local boy. The excitement begins when Tess and Dot purchase a colorful basket from two Gypsy women, only to discover a silver bracelet inside it, sparking a moral dilemma about whether to keep it or return it to the rightful owners. The opening chapters set the tone for a narrative rich in playful banter, the innocence of childhood, and hints of intrigue regarding the Gypsies and the bracelet, prompting the characters to embark on a quest filled with unexpected encounters and decisions that will lead them into further adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hill, Grace Brooks |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gooch, Thelma, 1895-1973 |
| Title |
The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies How They Met, What Happened, and How It Ended |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sisters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Romanies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | First loves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Jewelry -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36400 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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