TY - BOOK AU - Aldridge,Janet TI - The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas; Or, Fun and Frolic in the Summer Camp AV - PZ PY - 2005/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Friendship -- Juvenile fiction KW - Camping -- Juvenile fiction KW - Hazing -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2005-02-03; E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas; Or, Fun and Frolic in the Summer Camp" by Janet Aldridge is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of four friends—Grace ("Tommy"), Harriet, Margery ("Buster"), and Hazel—as they embark on a summer camping trip filled with fun, mishaps, and personal growth. The narrative captures their spirited interactions, the challenges they face, and the lessons they learn as they navigate the ups and downs of camp life. At the start of the book, the girls are introduced as they discuss their summer plans, showcasing their personalities and dynamics. Grace expresses reluctance about going to the beach, while Harriet remains responsible and nurturing, helping her family. The arrival of "Crazy Jane," a reckless driver, sets off a chain of chaotic events, including a near collision with a train. The girls are soon swept into a series of adventures as they make their way to Camp Wau-Wau, an experience that promises new friendships, forest escapades, and the opportunity to take on new responsibilities. The opening sets the tone for an engaging story filled with humor, drama, and camaraderie among the young campers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14889 ER -