Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point; or, Nita, the Girl Castaway: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point; or, Nita, the Girl Castaway: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point; or, Nita, the Girl Castaway is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Emerson, Alice B..
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"Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point; or, Nita, the Girl Castaway" by Alice B. Emerson is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Ruth Fielding, a resourceful and determined girl who becomes embroiled in adventures alongside her friends as they navigate school life, friendships, and unexpected challenges. The plot thickens when Ruth and her companions are invited to a seaside cottage, where they encounter a dramatic shipwreck and a mysterious castaway, Nita, who has her own secrets. At the start of the novel, the scene is set at Briarwood Hall, a girls' boarding school, during the initiation ceremony of a secret sisterhood known as the Sweetbriars. The main character, Ruth Fielding, is seen supporting her friend Helen Cameron as they both become initiated into the club. Following the initiation, the girls prepare for their upcoming trip to Lighthouse Point, showcasing the joys and complications of their relationships with each other, especially regarding the tension with another girl, Mary Cox, nicknamed The Fox. The opening establishes themes of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth while hinting at the excitement and potential dangers that await them at the shore.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point; or, Nita, the Girl Castaway
- Author credits: Emerson, Alice B.
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boarding school students -- Juvenile fiction
- Fielding, Ruth (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
- Lighthouses -- Juvenile fiction
- Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
- Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction
- Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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