
Four spirited sisters from the Rainbow Ranch set off on an impromptu ride through a hidden canyon, their ponies clattering over a narrow defile framed by towering cliffs and a distant, shimmering lake. The youngest, Eda, moves with a quiet grace that hints at a deeper connection to the land, while her older siblings—Lina, the thoughtful leader; Jeanette, the adventurous heart; and Via, the gentle soul—each bring their own flavor to the trek. Their recent family change—living with a new, much‑younger stepmother—adds an undercurrent of tension, making the unexpected detour feel both a rebellion and a search for freedom.
As the path steepens and the canyon reveals secret pools and echoing walls, the girls find themselves drawn to a mysterious “Silver Arrow” that seems to whisper promises of hidden treasure and untold stories. Their curiosity fuels a playful rivalry and a growing bond, setting the stage for a summer of discovery, daring tests, and the kind of wonder that only a rugged landscape can inspire.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (220K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: The John C. Winston Company, 1921.
Credits
Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2022-12-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1958
Best known for lively girls’ adventure series, this American children’s writer filled her books with travel, friendship, and wartime service. Her stories helped shape early 20th-century popular fiction for young readers, especially the Camp Fire Girls, Ranch Girls, Red Cross Girls, and Girl Scouts books.
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