| Author |
Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine), 1905-2002 |
| Title |
The Brownie Scouts at Silver Beach
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Brownie Scouts at Silver Beach" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's novel written in the early 1950s. The story follows a group of Brownie Scouts, particularly focusing on the adventurous and spirited young girl Vevi McGuire, as they embark on a fun-filled trip to Silver Beach. The narrative captures their various activities, mishaps, and discoveries, all while highlighting themes of friendship, teamwork, and exploration. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Brownie Scouts as they arrive at Silver Beach, brimming with excitement for their coastal adventure. Vevi's eagerness to jump into the ocean leads to a comical mishap with a wave, showcasing her playful personality and setting the tone for their adventures. Alongside her friends, Connie, Jane, and others, they engage in beach activities such as swimming lessons and searching for sand dollars. However, their day takes an unexpected turn as Miss Gordon's wristwatch goes missing, introducing an element of mystery that hints at further adventures to come, including their quest to catch racing turtles at a local pond. The beginning effectively establishes the camaraderie among the scouts and foreshadows their collective journey of discovery and problem-solving. (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 |
Vacations -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Beaches -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Brownie Girl Scouts -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51696 |
| Release Date |
Apr 8, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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