
The story follows a lively troupe of Camp Fire girls on a horseback trek along California’s historic El Camino Real. As they glide past the crumbling missions and the surf‑kissed cliffs, the girls trade poems, jokes, and quiet rivalries—Marta’s copper‑tinted hair and shifting eyes contrast with Gerry’s confident blue gaze. Their journey, framed by the fading bells of old monasteries, feels both a celebration of the West’s lingering romance and a gentle test of their growing independence.
Midway through the ride, a sudden encounter with a sentry halts their progress, pulling them into a world that brushes the edges of the war‑torn frontier. The girls must balance curiosity with caution, learning that their seemingly simple camp adventure may have deeper implications beyond the scenic trail. Through camaraderie and quiet bravery, they begin to uncover the hidden stories that lie behind the familiar horizons.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (237K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mary Meehan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-08-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1958
Best known for lively girls’ adventure series, this American children’s writer filled her books with travel, friendship, and wartime service. Her stories helped shape early 20th-century popular fiction for young readers, especially the Camp Fire Girls, Ranch Girls, Red Cross Girls, and Girl Scouts books.
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