
In this lively wartime tale, a group of Central High girls band together to support the Red Cross, mixing school spirit with a budding sense of responsibility. Their plans take an unexpected turn when Laura, the meticulous daughter of a jewelry‑store owner, discovers a puzzling fifty‑dollar shortfall in the family ledger—a mystery that threatens their holiday fundraising efforts.
As the friends gather in the shop, their camaraderie and quick‑witted banter bring humor and warmth to the tense situation. While they scramble to figure out where the money vanished, the girls’ determination to help their community shines through, offering a snapshot of youthful ingenuity and the earnest desire to make a difference during a challenging era.
Full title
The Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross Or, Amateur Theatricals for a Worthy Cause
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (220K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Kevin Handy, Joshua Hutchinson, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known as the name behind the lively Girls of Central High books, this byline belongs to a Stratemeyer Syndicate house pseudonym rather than a single historical author. The stories follow school friendships, competitions, and adventures in an energetic early-20th-century style.
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