Ethel Hollister's Second Summer as a Campfire Girl

Name: Ethel Hollister's Second Summer as a Campfire Girl
Author: Irene Elliott Benson

By Irene Elliott Benson

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A young girl returns to summer camp, balancing college life with outdoor duties as the season brings visitors, Scouts, and communal projects. Social tensions and changing relationships surface, notably between her and a rougher campmate, while friendships deepen through shared tasks, outings, and campfire traditions. Family concerns and surprises—weddings, a house purchase, birthday and holiday celebrations—interweave with personal growth and small acts of service. Subplots follow other girls improving, a Scout patrol's positive influence, and a relative's regained youthful spirit, creating an episodic sequence that alternates between camp adventures and domestic interludes.

About the Author

Irene Elliott Benson

Irene Elliott Benson was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature in the early 20th century. She is particularly recognized for her series centered around the Campfire Girls, a group of adventurous young girls engaging in outdoor activities and personal growth. Her notable works include "Campfire Girls' Lake Camp; or, Searching for New Adventures," and "Ethel Hollister's Second Summer as a Campfire Girl," which explore themes of friendship, adventure, and self-discovery. Benson's writing reflects the values of her time, encouraging independence and resilience among young readers.