The Castaways of Pete's Patch by Carroll Watson Rankin
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"The Castaways of Pete's Patch" by Carroll Watson Rankin is a charming children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of young friends, who are part of the Dandelion Cottage series, as they embark on an adventurous camping trip that takes unexpected turns. Lively characters such as Bettie Tucker, Mabel, and others from their previous escapades are reunited to explore the beauty of the wilderness while
facing challenges and uncovering surprises along the way. The opening of the book sets a delightful tone as Bettie, recovering from illness, prepares for a much-anticipated outing with her friends, organized by Mr. Black and Mrs. Crane. The girls are excited at the prospect of spending time at the lake, filled with hopes of fresh air, fun, and exploration. However, despite their plans, unforeseen circumstances arise that leave them temporarily stranded, prompting the introduction of a mysterious castaway sailor boy and sparking thrilling adventures that will ensue. The narrative invites readers into a world of childhood wonder and camaraderie, suggesting that the journey may lead to more than they initially bargained for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rankin, Carroll Watson, 1870- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Selss, Miriam |
| Illustrator | Williamson, Ada Clendenin, 1880-1958 |
| Title |
The Castaways of Pete's Patch (A Sequel to The Adopting of Rosa Marie) |
| Credits |
Produced by Beth Baran, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Camping -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Missing children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Superior, Lake -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46386 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46386-5 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 582 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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