| Author |
Crane, Laura Dent |
| Title |
The Automobile Girls at Newport; Or, Watching the Summer Parade
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Automobile Girls at Newport; Or, Watching the Summer Parade" by Laura Dent Crane is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the adventures of two sisters, Barbara and Mollie Thurston, as they embark on a transformative journey shared with their newfound friends, Ruth Stuart, Grace Carter, and a group of adventurous young men. Through themes of courage, self-reliance, and youthful exuberance, the narrative explores the girls' experiences and friendships as they navigate social dynamics and personal challenges in a novel and changing world. At the start of the story, we meet Barbara and Mollie, two spirited sisters living modestly after the untimely death of their father. Their lives take a thrilling turn when they learn they may attend a grand summer party hosted by their wealthy friend Ruth. The opening chapters set the stage for excitement, showcasing Barbara's fearless nature as she rescues Ruth and her friends from a runaway carriage, establishing a bond that leads to the promise of further adventures. With the opportunity to travel to Newport in an automobile, the sisters are filled with anticipation about their journey and the experiences that await them in a world far removed from their everyday lives, blended with mystery and a touch of magic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Automobile travel -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Brigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Newport (R.I.) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36273 |
| Release Date |
May 30, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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