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Betty Gordon’s curiosity and quick‑thinking spirit lead her from a quiet country farm into a whirlwind of unexpected events. When a quarrel over a frightened cow draws her into a heated dispute between the farmhands, she steps in with the confidence of a true problem‑solver, eager to set things right. Her keen eye for detail, even in the smallest chores like arranging flowers, hints at the resourcefulness that will guide her through the challenges ahead.
Soon the ordinary world gives way to the bustling streets of a great capital, where new friends, bustling markets, and surprising encounters await. As Betty navigates the city’s monuments and bustling crowds, she discovers that her courage and kindness are just as essential far from home. Listeners will join her on a lively journey that blends everyday humor with the excitement of exploring a new, lively landscape.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (243K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Avinash Kothare, Tom Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Behind this name is one of the Stratemeyer Syndicate’s classic house pseudonyms, used for lively girls’ adventure stories that followed heroines through school, travel, and growing up. The books helped shape early 20th-century series fiction for young readers.
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