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In a quiet hometown of 1918, a close‑knit circle of girls spends their afternoons trading yarn, candy, and gossip while keeping an eye on the war news that filters in on the daily paper. Amy, Mollie, Grace and their spirited “Little Captain,” Betty, balance their chores with heartfelt concern for the soldiers far away, their laughter and teasing masking a growing sense of purpose. When the latest headlines speak of the need for home‑front support, the girls’ banter turns to a shared resolve: they will do more than stitch sweaters—they will volunteer their time and energy for the cause.
Their decision launches them into a bustling army service camp, where the girls encounter the gritty realities of wartime life, from hurried telegrams to unexpected mysteries that stir the quiet town. Along the way they meet new friends, face shadowy rumors from the front, and discover that even a simple act of service can ripple into adventures far beyond their knitting circle. The story follows their spirited attempts to help the “soldier boys,” blending humor, camaraderie, and the earnest optimism of youth in a time of uncertainty.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (223K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the name behind the Bobbsey Twins, this pen name introduced generations of young readers to cheerful, fast-moving adventures. It was one of the house pseudonyms used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the book-packaging powerhouse behind many classic children's series.
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