How Ethel Hollister Became a Campfire Girl

Name: How Ethel Hollister Became a Campfire Girl
Author: Irene Elliott Benson

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A young, sheltered girl whose mother doubts the value of outdoor training is sent to live with a practical relative and becomes involved with a Camp Fire Girls group. Under the aunt's guidance she learns household skills, cooking, and woodcraft, and joins other girls for camping, river trips, and nature study. Through hands-on tasks, friendships, small crises and duties in camp, she gains confidence, practicality, and a more active, service-minded outlook while reconciling family expectations with her new abilities.

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.

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