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The campfire girls of Roselawn: or, A strange message from the air: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The campfire girls of Roselawn: or, A strange message from the air: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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The campfire girls of Roselawn: or, A strange message from the air is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Penrose, Margaret.

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Campfire Girls of Roselawn: Or a Strange Message from the Air" by Margaret Penrose is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This book follows two friends, Jessie Norwood and Amy Drew, as they engage with new technology and embark on a series of adventures in their suburban community, mainly revolving around the wonder of radio technology. The story introduces elements of mystery and friendship while exploring themes of courage and discovery. The opening of the book introduces Jessie and Amy, who are excited about the possibilities of radio technology that they have read about in a magazine. Their light-hearted discussion about building a radio set quickly shifts when they hear a mysterious voice calling for help nearby. The girls rush to investigate, leading them into a surprise encounter with a girl in distress and a pair of dubious women who appear to be forcing her into their car. This inciting incident sets the stage for Jessie and Amy's subsequent involvement in a mystery that intertwines their personal growth with a deeper, unfolding narrative about friendship and the challenges faced by those less fortunate than them.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The campfire girls of Roselawn: or, A strange message from the air
  • Author credits: Penrose, Margaret
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
  • Camp Fire Girls -- Juvenile fiction
  • Detective and mystery stories
  • Fund raising -- Juvenile fiction
  • Girls -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction
  • Kidnapping -- Juvenile fiction
  • Radio broadcasting -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
  • Category: Novels

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