
Wynifred Mallory bursts into the club’s lodge with news that sparks both literal and figurative flames: the Go‑Ahead Club is finally heading out for a summer camping trip to Lake Honotonka. The six girls—Wyn, the quick‑witted leader; Grace, the reluctant fire‑tender; Bessie, the book‑loving dreamer; Frank, the sturdy captain; Percy, the curious chatterbox; and Mina, the cautious planner—each bring their own quirks to the adventure, turning a simple outing into a lively tableau of friendship and youthful determination.
As they pack their gear and set off, listeners are invited to share their first‑hand experiences of setting tents, navigating the woods, and confronting the unexpected hiccups that only a group of spirited girls can create. The story balances humor with heartfelt moments, capturing the excitement of early‑20th‑century summer escapades while celebrating the bonds that keep the club moving forward, no matter what the weather—or the campfire—throws at them.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (353K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-02-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A prolific early 20th-century writer of girls’ adventure fiction, remembered for fast-moving school, camp, and ranch stories that were widely read in their day.
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