02157cam a22003373u 4500 59705 UtSlPG 20260610134356.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Talbot, Ethel, 1880-1944 The Island Camp Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-11-04 Produced by Al Haines "The Island Camp" by Ethel Talbot is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures of the Vaughan children—Robin, Peter, and Jan—as they prepare for a camping trip on an island in the river behind their home. The book combines elements of family dynamics, mystery, and themes of self-reliance and teamwork typical of children’s literature from this era. The plot unfolds as the Vaughan children eagerly anticipate the arrival of their cousins, only to be met with the challenge of one cousin falling ill with scarlet fever. Undeterred, they decide to establish a camp on the island where they explore their environment, build a hut, and indulge in various camping activities. Throughout their adventures, they uncover family mysteries, including secrets about their Uncle Derrick and the circumstances surrounding an old gamekeeper, leading to deeper family connections. The novel beautifully captures the spirit of adventure, the significance of family bonds, and the charm of childhood curiosity, all while navigating the complexities of growing up and unearthing hidden truths. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Islands -- Juvenile fiction Camping -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Mystery fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59705 100531 100531