The Camp Fire Girls Go Motoring; Or, Along the Road That Leads the Way
by Hildegard G. Frey (1891–1957)
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- 4 hours to read
- 14 chapters
- Reading level: 7th grade
"The Camp Fire Girls Go Motoring; Or, Along the Road That Leads the Way" by Hildegard G. Frey is a fiction narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of adventurous Camp Fire Girls, particularly focusing on Migwan, as they embark on an adventurous automobile trip filled with unexpected events and challenges. The opening of the book introduces the girls as they prepare for their exciting trip, which is set in motion when Gladys’s father allows them to take two cars on a journey that will test their self-reliance and resourcefulness. While excitedly making plans, the girls humorously debate their destination and attire, setting the stage for a trip that promises both adventure and camaraderie. Beginning with whimsical thoughts and playful planning, the narrative hints at the girls’ spirited nature, highlighting their unique personalities as they set out for fun and exploration. However, their journey is soon complicated by mishaps and unexpected encounters that foreshadow the challenges they will face, including the mysterious figure known as the "Frog" who seems to be stalking them. The mixture of excitement and suspense serves to entice readers into the unfolding adventure.
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Chapter I
It is at Nyoda's bidding that I am writing the story of our automobile trip last September. She declared it was really too good to keep to ourselves, and as I was official reporter of the Winnebagos anyway, it was no more nor less than my solemn duty. Sahwah says that the only thing which was lacking about our adventures was that we didn't have a ride in a patrol wagon, but then Sahwah always did incline to the spectacular. And the whole train of events hinged on a commonplace circumstance which is in itself hardly worth recording; namely, that tan khaki was all the rage for outing suits last summer. But then, many an empire has fallen for a still slighter cause.
The night after we came home from Onoway House and shortly before we started on that never-to-be-forgotten trip, I was sitting at the window watching the evening stars come out one after another. That line of Longfellow's came into my mind:
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This free edition of The Camp Fire Girls Go Motoring; Or, Along the Road That Leads the Way by Hildegard G. Frey comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #6895, released 2004-11-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Children & Young Adult Reading, Adventure, Novels.
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