Author |
Penrose, Margaret |
Illustrator |
Rogers, Walter S., 1871-1937 |
Title |
Dorothy Dale's Promise
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Series Title |
The Dorothy Dale series
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Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"Dorothy Dale's Promise" by Margaret Penrose is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the adventures of Dorothy Dale and her lively friend, Tavia Travers, as they navigate life at the Glenwood School after returning from a winter vacation spent in New York. The story begins with the girls reuniting with their classmates and quickly takes on a tone of camaraderie and lighthearted mischief, highlighting their strong bonds and youthful spirits. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Dorothy and Tavia as they board a train back to Glenwood School, already brimming with excitement and gossip about their recent escapades. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a fire that blocks their path, leading them to explore a nearby creek where one of their friends falls into the water. The scene is filled with humor and camaraderie as Dorothy's quick thinking comes into play to rescue her friend. This engaging introduction not only sets the stage for the girls' upcoming adventures but also hints at themes of friendship, bravery, and the challenges of growing up amidst mischief and unforeseen events. (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 |
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Schools -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Girls -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
54021 |
Release Date |
Jan 19, 2017 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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