| Author |
Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926 |
| Illustrator |
Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 |
| Title |
From Tenderfoot to Golden Eaglet : A Girl Scout story
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| Original Publication |
Boston: W. A. Wilde Company, 1921.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Aaron Adrignola, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"From Tenderfoot to Golden Eaglet: A Girl Scout Story" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a children’s novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the protagonist, Joanne Selden, a spirited young girl navigating the challenges of adolescence while involved with the Girl Scouts. It highlights themes of personal growth, friendship, and the importance of outdoor activities and teamwork. The beginning of the story introduces Joanne as she embarks on a journey by sea with her grandparents. Her curiosity leads her to discover a stowaway boy, Pablo, and a little black pony named Chico, gifted to her grandfather. The interactions among Joanne, her grandparents, and the other passengers set the stage for Joanne’s adventures. As she explores her environment and forms friendships, particularly with a boy named Bob Marriott who introduces her to the idea of joining the Girl Scouts, Joanne's excitement grows, laying the groundwork for her transition from a tenderfoot to becoming a Golden Eaglet within the organization. The opening portion emphasizes her vibrant spirit and the dynamic relationships she forms, promising an engaging narrative about growing up and discovering new passions. (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 |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girl Scouts -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75069 |
| Release Date |
Jan 9, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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