TY - BOOK AU - Hart,Helen AU - Carsey,Alice TI - Mary Lee the Red Cross Girl AV - PZ PY - 2012/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Friendship -- Juvenile fiction KW - Red Cross and Red Crescent -- Juvenile fiction KW - World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction KW - Farm life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Optimism -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2012-10-18; E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Mary Lee the Red Cross Girl" by Helen Hart is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Mary Lee, a compassionate and spirited girl, who has grown from her challenging early life in an orphanage to become a beloved member of the Quinn family and a dedicated aspiring nurse and Red Cross Girl. The narrative explores her heartfelt relationships, particularly with friends and mentors, and her commitment to helping others during trying times. The opening of the story introduces Mary Lee as she eagerly anticipates the return of her friend Bobbie, who has been healed from his injuries. Paralleling Mary Lee’s joy are the memories of her past life in a tenement in New York City, highlighting her resilience and determination to uplift those around her. We see her enthusiasm for nature and nurturing, as she interacts with her friends and engages in simple yet meaningful activities. Through her playful optimism, Mary Lee exemplifies hope and kindness, setting the stage for her journey as a nurturing figure and future Red Cross nurse, all amidst the backdrop of the supportive community that surrounds her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41097 ER -