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The Corner House Girls Growing Up / What Happened First, What Came Next. And How It Ended

By Grace Brooks Hill
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A lively, episodic tale follows the Corner House girls as they shift from childhood fancy to early adolescence, mixing imagination with household duties and neighborhood ties. Adventures include Tess's aeronautical dreams, plans for a calico pony, school beginnings, encounters with a circus and its ringmaster, the family's dog Scalawag, and crises such as a missing person and a mad dog scare. Episodes emphasize practical problem-solving, loyalty among friends and siblings, and the small consequences of daring youthful schemes, told with warm humor and steady domestic detail.

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Grace Brooks Hill

Grace Brooks Hill was an American author known for her engaging children's literature, particularly the "Corner House Girls" series. This series follows the adventures of a group of girls as they navigate various challenges and experiences, from solving mysteries to embarking on camping trips. Hill's storytelling is characterized by its emphasis on friendship, exploration, and the joys of childhood. Her works, such as "The Corner House Girls / How They Moved to Milton, What They Found, and What They Did," have remained popular for their relatable characters and wholesome themes, contributing to the literary heritage of early 20th-century children's fiction.

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