The Carter Girls' Week-End Camp

Name: The Carter Girls' Week-End Camp
Author: Nell Speed

By Nell Speed

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Four sisters convert their family home into a mountain week-end boarding camp to earn money while adults are away. They manage meals, guests, supplies and games, forage for food, and cope with storms, property damage and unexpected visitors. Practical obstacles and comic mishaps require quick thinking, cooperation and appeals to outside help, while letters and local personalities complicate plans. The episodic narrative balances domestic problem-solving, outdoor adventure and light social drama as the girls learn responsibility and resourcefulness through everyday challenges.

About the Author

Nell Speed

Nell Speed was an American author known for her engaging children's and young adult literature in the early 20th century. She created a beloved series centered around the character Molly Brown, which includes titles such as "Molly Brown of Kentucky" and "Molly Brown's Freshman Days." Speed's works often explore themes of friendship, adventure, and the experiences of young girls in school settings. In addition to the Molly Brown series, she also wrote about the Tucker Twins in books like "A House Party with the Tucker Twins." Her stories reflect the values and social dynamics of her time, making her contributions to children's literature notable.