
A handful of enthusiastic Brownie Scouts gather in the quiet corner of the Rosedale Public Library, eager to lend a hand to the town’s beloved tulip show. Their troop leader and the librarian explain that Mrs. Langley, president of the local garden club, needs extra help preparing the spectacular spring display. The girls chat excitedly about the Dutch nursery run by Peter Van Der Lann and his bright‑eyed niece Hanny, who has already captured their imagination with stories of windmills and wooden clogs.
Just as plans are taking shape, a boisterous promoter named Mr. Piff bursts into the library, offering to turn the modest garden fête into a grand, town‑wide celebration. While his flamboyant pitch promises fame and excitement, the Brownies and their leaders feel a tug between commercial sparkle and preserving the simple charm of the community’s beloved tradition. Their decision will set the tone for the adventure that lies ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (202K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2016-06-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1905–2002
Best known as the first writer behind many of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries, this prolific author helped shape generations of young readers' love of suspense and adventure. She went on to write dozens of books for children and worked for many years as a journalist.
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