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by Lilian Garis
CHAPTER I—THE ACORN
CHAPTER II—PETE’S PROLOGUE
CHAPTER III—SHIPSHAPING
CHAPTER IV—AN ANGEL UNAWARES
CHAPTER V—A STOLEN LOOK AROUND
CHAPTER VI—OPENING DAY
CHAPTER VII—THE LOVING BANDIT
CHAPTER VIII—GLOW OF THE CAMPFIRE’S GLEAM
CHAPTER IX—A DAY WITH THE BOBBIES
CHAPTER X—MEET BUZZ AND FUSS
A lively group of schoolgirls from the Essveay School are buzzing with excitement as they plan their first real Girl Scouts outing at Camp Comalong. Led by the enthusiastic Corene, who returns from a two‑week camp with stories that spark the whole troop’s imagination, the girls trade jokes, dreams of horseback rides, and whispered schemes about who will wear the camp uniform best. Their banter reveals distinct personalities—Cleo’s practicality, Louise’s optimism, and Julia’s quick wit—setting the stage for a summer that promises both friendship and a touch of mischief.
When the campers finally arrive, the forested mountains and crackling campfires become a backdrop for a series of playful challenges and puzzling clues. From secret messages hidden among pine needles to unexpected visitors who test their teamwork, the girls discover that adventure often hides where they least expect it. As they navigate each new mystery, they learn the true meaning of cooperation, bravery, and the simple joy of a shared summer under the stars.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (246K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2011-11-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1873–1954
A hugely prolific American writer of stories for young readers, she helped shape early 20th-century girls' series fiction with energetic adventures and mysteries. Before turning to books, she also broke ground as a newspaper reporter in New Jersey.
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