Janet: A Stock-Farm Scout

Janet Wardell steps off a bustling New York train into the quiet countryside, diary in hand, ready to record every detail of her first summer at Green Hill Farm. With a mix of excitement and a hint of nervousness, she imagines the rolling fields and the promise of simple, sunny days, far from the clatter of city life. Her mission is clear: to document the everyday adventures of a group of five girls who have taken up Scout duties under the watchful eye of the kindly Mrs. James.

Among her new companions are Natalie, a recently orphaned city teen learning to tend a vegetable garden, and Rachel, the long‑standing cook who keeps the household running smoothly. Together they explore the rhythms of farm work, share laughter in the evenings, and face the small challenges that come with life far from home. As the summer unfolds, Janet’s diary becomes a lively chronicle of friendship, discovery, and the gentle thrills of rural scout life.