
A fierce December snowstorm blankets the New Hampshire hills, turning a simple ride home into a perilous adventure for a group of Camp Fire girls. When their sled overturns on a steep embankment, Esther Clark and her friend Betty Ashton must scramble through the deep drifts, battling cold, tangled supplies, and a stubborn pony. Their banter and determination, tinged with the jingling of camp fire bells, set a lively tone that mixes humor with the harsh reality of winter.
As the girls struggle to right the sled and free themselves from a mountain of sugar, flour, and frozen gear, they discover how quickly camaraderie can turn fear into action. Through witty exchanges and the promise of becoming a Torch Bearer, they keep hope alive while the night draws near. Listeners are drawn into the crisp, wintry world, feeling the crunch of snow underfoot and the pulse of friendship that drives them onward.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (257K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-05-18
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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