| Author |
Frey, Hildegard G., 1891-1957 |
| Title |
The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road; Or, Glorify Work
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road; Or, Glorify Work" by Hildegard G. Frey is a young adult novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around young girls as they embark on adventures that promote self-discovery, personal growth, and the glorification of hard work, often within the context of camping and outdoor experiences. The narrative focuses on Katherine Adams, a spirited protagonist navigating the trials of teaching, personal aspirations, and unexpected encounters. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to Katherine, who feels a deep sense of disappointment and disconnection from her surroundings. The dreary landscape of Arkansas mirrors her mood as she reflects on her difficult role as a schoolteacher. After finding a mysterious, unconscious young man in her family's stable, Katherine's mundane life begins to shift as she tends to him and contemplates her own longing for adventure and purpose. The unfolding events in her life, marked by humorous mishaps and surprising friendships, set the stage for a journey that intertwines camaraderie, hard work, and the ultimate quest for fulfillment amidst adversity. (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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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Occupations -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36485 |
| Release Date |
Jun 21, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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