Girl Scouts in Arizona and New Mexico

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roy, Lillian Elizabeth, 1868-1932

Contributor:

Lehman, Agnes C.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Girl Scouts in Arizona and New Mexico" by Lillian Elizabeth Roy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It recounts the adventures of the Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts as they embark on a summer camping trip to explore the natural beauty of Arizona and New Mexico. The narrative follows several girls, primarily focusing on Juliet Lee, as they plan and anticipate their exciting expedition into the wilderness, showcasing their camaraderie and various challenges they face along the way. At the start of the book, the Dandelion Troop members gather to discuss their upcoming trip and express their eagerness to travel with Mr. Gilroy, their sponsoring adult leader. The girls, each with distinct personalities and aspirations, react differently to their parents' concerns about safety and adventure. The chapter introduces their excitement and the dynamics among the troop members, particularly highlighting Juliet's ambitious nature as she prepares to document their journey for a local newspaper. This opening segment sets the stage for their adventure, filled with friendships, challenges, and personal growth as they journey into the Southwest's captivating landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org/)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-05-13