Josie O'Gorman

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sampson, Emma Speed, 1868-1947

Contributor:

Armstrong, Harry W. (Harry Waters), 1883-1954

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Josie O'Gorman" by Edith Van Dyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Josie O'Gorman, a clever girl detective with an unusual appearance that aids her in her investigative endeavors. As she engages in a range of activities through her business, the Higgledy Piggledy Shop, Josie finds herself embroiled in various mysteries and adventures, including the plight of Ursula Ellett, whose younger brother Philip has recently gone missing. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Josie and her companions, who run their unique shop filled with various goods and services. The opening chapters establish Josie's quirky charm as she grapples with her physical appearance and her newfound ability to alter her look, which becomes invaluable for her detective work. Shortly into the story, the tension escalates with the revelation that Philip Ellett has vanished, prompting Josie to take charge of the situation. As details unfold, readers see Josie's resourcefulness and the deepening mystery surrounding Philip's disappearance, entwined with Ursula's troubled past and her unscrupulous stepfather, Mr. Cheatham. The elements of humor, friendship, and a dash of suspense make this novel an engaging read for those who enjoy light-hearted detective tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, University of California, Los Angeles, Sue Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2019-12-20