The Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains; Or, Bessie King's Strange Adventure
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"The Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains; Or, Bessie King's Strange Adventure" by Jane L. Stewart is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of girls known as the Camp Fire Girls, particularly focusing on Bessie King, as they navigate both the exhilaration of camp life and the challenges posed by external threats. The narrative likely emphasizes themes of independence, teamwork, and empowerment
of young women, against the backdrop of a summer camping experience. At the start of the novel, the Camp Fire Girls are at Long Lake, bustling with excitement as they prepare for a friendly contest against a local Boy Scout troop. Under the supervision of their guardian Eleanor Mercer, they engage in discussions about gender equality and the important role women have played in history. The opening chapters set the stage for not only their competition but also for darker adventures as they face potentially dangerous situations involving kidnappers and local gypsies. Bessie, along with her friends, must rely on their newfound independence and self-reliance, tying into the Camp Fire ideals of courage and self-sufficiency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stewart, Jane L. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains; Or, Bessie King's Strange Adventure |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Camp Fire Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29528 |
| Release Date | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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