The Radio Girls at Forest Lodge; or, The Strange Hut in the Swamp

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Penrose, Margaret

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Radio Girls at Forest Lodge; or, The Strange Hut in the Swamp" by Margaret Penrose is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of young girls, particularly focusing on Jessie Norwood and her friends, as they embark on a summer trip to Forest Lodge, where they anticipate fun and excitement amidst the backdrop of a radio-themed adventure. This book is intended for a juvenile audience, showcasing themes of friendship, mystery, and exploration. At the start of the story, Jessie and her companions, Amy and Burd, discuss a potential trip to Forest Lodge, a place owned by Burd's Aunt Emma. Their conversation takes a turn when they encounter a mysterious girl who requests a change for a five-dollar bill, which Jessie and Amy later suspect to be counterfeit. This incident sets off a curious chain of events as the girls prepare for their trip, leading to a mix of personal adventures and the unfolding of a deeper mystery connecting the strange girl to the counterfeit bill. The lively dynamics between the characters, along with their aspirations for adventure, set the stage for an engaging summer filled with unexpected twists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Originally published by Cupples & Leon Company, Publishers, Margaret Penrose's "Radio Girls" books were later published by The Goldsmith Publishing Co. as "Campfire Girls" books, without illustrations. This book was also published as: The Campfire Girls at Forest Lodge; or, The strange hut in the swamp.

Release date is 2020-03-09