
A crisp twilight settles over Old Baldy Mountain as a troop of six Girl Scouts rolls into Pine Cone Camp, their green uniforms bright against the pine‑scented air. Led by the warm‑hearted Miss Ward, the girls—Judy, Ardeth, Beverly, Kathleen, Betty and Virginia—share jokes, memories of past camps, and a buzzing excitement for the adventure that lies ahead.
Their arrival, however, is quickly tested by a mix‑up in reservations: the camp’s only available tent fits just four, yet the patrol counts seven eager scouts. Undeterred, the girls rally together, turning the cramped quarters into a cozy night under the stars while hoping tomorrow’s plans will fall into place. Listeners will feel the camaraderie, the humor, and the gentle suspense of a classic summer camp story, all set against the enchanting backdrop of pine forests and a sparkling lake.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (259K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Sue Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2019-12-20
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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