
A lively girl named Adele Doring is bursting with excitement as she heads back to school after a whirlwind summer of adventures on a ranch and desert trips with her brother. With her bright spirit, rosy hat, and a chorus of friends greeting her each morning, she welcomes a new classmate, Carol Lorens, who has just arrived from the Midwest. The girls quickly form a tight-knit circle, sharing jokes, plans for Saturday gatherings, and the promise of endless fun under the old elm tree.
As the school day begins, the girls navigate the familiar rhythms of lessons, hallway chatter, and the anticipation of upcoming projects, all while Adele’s boundless optimism keeps the atmosphere light. New friendships blossom, and the small town’s charm weaves itself into their daily lives, hinting at the gentle challenges and discoveries that await them in the weeks ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (204K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2020-06-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1876–1960
Best known for lively adventure stories for children and teens, this American writer also worked as a newspaper journalist. Her books often mix mystery, friendship, and outdoor action, and some later appeared under the pen name Carol Norton.
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