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The Motor Maids' School Days

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A group of boarding-school girls at a small seaport town bond over a shared enthusiasm for automobiles and form clubs whose rivalries prompt schemes, exclusions, and social tests. Episodes include motor picnics, practical jokes, Halloween and ghost parties, a fire, a storm, and other suspenseful incidents that challenge loyalties and provoke heartfelt confrontations. Confessions and reconciliations follow misunderstandings, while recurring adventures and setbacks encourage personal growth and deeper friendships. The narrative mixes light comedy and schoolroom drama to portray youthful independence, shifting social hierarchies, and the pleasures and pitfalls of adolescent life.

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Katherine Stokes

Katherine Stokes was an American author known for her engaging series of children's novels featuring adventurous young girls. Her most notable work, "The Motor Maids" series, includes titles such as "The Motor Maids Across the Continent" and "The Motor Maids at Sunrise Camp." These stories reflect the spirit of exploration and independence, capturing the excitement of early 20th-century travel and the empowerment of young women. Stokes' writing is characterized by its lively narratives and strong female protagonists, contributing to the literary heritage of children's adventure literature.

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