A Ticket to Adventure: A Mystery Story for Girls: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Ticket to Adventure: A Mystery Story for Girls is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson) (1878–1959).
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"A Ticket to Adventure" by Roy J. Snell is a mystery story for girls written in the late 1930s. The narrative centers around Mary Hughes and her cousin Florence as they embark on a journey to Alaska, encountering various characters and challenges along the way. The girls hope for an adventurous life as pioneers but soon realize that their journey is not without its dangers and mysteries. The opening of the story introduces Mary Hughes as she arrives in Anchorage, Alaska, where she unexpectedly meets a peculiar little man, Mister Il-ay-ok, who is an Eskimo. The encounter with Il-ay-ok piques Mary’s curiosity, especially when a stranger expresses disdain for him, implying a deeper enmity. After this disconcerting introduction, the narrative unfolds to show the girls' excitement for pioneering life in the Matamuska Valley, as they grapple with the unexpected discovery about Florence's possibly alive grandfather, Tom Kennedy. The sisters face an uncertain future, filled with hopes of adventure amid the realities of life in an unfamiliar wild, setting the stage for a rich exploration of themes like curiosity, family ties, and the unpredictability of life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Ticket to Adventure: A Mystery Story for Girls
- Author credits: Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson) (1878–1959)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Alaska -- Juvenile fiction
- Grandfathers -- Juvenile fiction
- Missing persons -- Juvenile fiction
- Mystery and detective stories
- Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
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