Author |
Vandercook, Margaret, 1876-1958 |
Title |
The Camp Fire Girls in Glorious France
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Note |
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"The Camp Fire Girls in Glorious France" by Margaret Vandercook is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on a group of American Camp Fire girls as they navigate their experiences in France during World War I, exploring themes of duty, friendship, and resilience. The central character, Bettina Graham, along with her friends, becomes involved in reconstruction efforts in the war-torn landscape while facing both personal challenges and the looming threat of conflict. The opening of the story sets a vivid scene in a French countryside farmhouse during a warm March afternoon, where the Camp Fire girls are singing and engaging in activities that reflect their connection to American ideals and a desire to aid the local community. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to various characters, including the spirited Mary Gilchrist, the concerned French girl Yvonne, and the determined guardian, Mrs. Richard Burton. Tension is established as the characters grapple with news of the war and uncertainties about the future, setting a tone of both camaraderie and foreboding as they prepare to assist those affected by the conflict while maintaining their sense of hope. (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 |
Adventure stories
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Subject |
Camp Fire Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Young women -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
France -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
French -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Paris (France) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
45236 |
Release Date |
Mar 28, 2014 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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