Raymond, Evelyn 1843-1910 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dorothy at Skyrie" by Evelyn Raymond is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of Dorothy Chester, a young girl who has recently returned to live with her adoptive parents in the picturesque countryside. The narrative introduces her interactions with various local characters, especially the boisterous Babcock sisters, as she navigates her new life and uncovers the secrets of her beautiful yet mysterious surroundings. At the start of the novel, Dorothy is gathering wild strawberries when she is unexpectedly visited by three lively Babcock sisters who have come to spend time with her. The eldest sister, Alfaretta, is brimming with confidence and curiosity about Dorothy's different upbringing, introducing playful banter and an exploration of their backgrounds. As they collect berries, Dorothy shares her past, including her kidnapping and eventual adoption, fostering a budding friendship with Alfaretta, who eagerly recounts local stories, including that of a haunted gold mine. The opening sets the stage for their lively dynamics and hints at the unfolding adventures and challenges awaiting Dorothy at Skyrie, blending themes of friendship, childhood innocence, and the search for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-10-20 Produced by D Alexander, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction Farm life -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Chester, Dorothy (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Parents -- Juvenile fiction Ponies -- Juvenile fiction Social adjustment -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41117 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41117 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133935.0 41117