The Island Camp by Ethel Talbot
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"The Island Camp" by Ethel Talbot is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures of the Vaughan children—Robin, Peter, and Jan—as they prepare for a camping trip on an island in the river behind their home. The book combines elements of family dynamics, mystery, and themes of self-reliance and teamwork typical of children’s literature from this era. The plot unfolds as the Vaughan children
eagerly anticipate the arrival of their cousins, only to be met with the challenge of one cousin falling ill with scarlet fever. Undeterred, they decide to establish a camp on the island where they explore their environment, build a hut, and indulge in various camping activities. Throughout their adventures, they uncover family mysteries, including secrets about their Uncle Derrick and the circumstances surrounding an old gamekeeper, leading to deeper family connections. The novel beautifully captures the spirit of adventure, the significance of family bonds, and the charm of childhood curiosity, all while navigating the complexities of growing up and unearthing hidden truths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Talbot, Ethel, 1880-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Island Camp |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Camping -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59705 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59705-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 362 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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