Author |
Hill, Grace Brooks |
Illustrator |
Gooch, Thelma, 1895-1973 |
Title |
The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies How They Met, What Happened, and How It Ended
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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Summary |
"The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies" by Grace Brooks Hill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the delightful escapades of the Corner House girls, particularly Tess and Dot, as they encounter Gypsies, stumble upon a mysterious silver bracelet, and navigate the joys and challenges of childhood adventures. As the narrative unfolds, themes of honesty, friendship, and youthful imagination are explored against the backdrop of a whimsical journey. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the lively dynamic among the Corner House girls and their interactions with Sammy Pinkney, a local boy. The excitement begins when Tess and Dot purchase a colorful basket from two Gypsy women, only to discover a silver bracelet inside it, sparking a moral dilemma about whether to keep it or return it to the rightful owners. The opening chapters set the tone for a narrative rich in playful banter, the innocence of childhood, and hints of intrigue regarding the Gypsies and the bracelet, prompting the characters to embark on a quest filled with unexpected encounters and decisions that will lead them into further adventures. (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 |
Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Romanies -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
First loves -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Jewelry -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
36400 |
Release Date |
Jun 12, 2011 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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