The Corner House Girls Under Canvas
by OpenStories
Original author: Grace Brooks Hill
"The Corner House Girls Under Canvas" by Grace Brooks Hill is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. This charming story follows the adventures of the four Kenway sisters—Ruth, Agnes, Tess, and Dot—as they embark on a summer trip to Pleasant Cove. The narrative weaves themes of friendship, loyalty, and the joys of youth against the backdrop of their lively family home, known as the Corner House. The opening of the book introduces the Kenway sisters on a rainy day, where Dot finds a dripping wet dog outside, prompting them to care for him and ultimately decide to adopt him, naming him Tom Jonah. The girls' adventures quickly escalate with Tom Jonah's unexpected role as a protector when he catches a Gypsy attempting to steal from their henhouse, showcasing the blend of domestic life and the thrill of excitement. As they look forward to their summer plans, the relationship dynamics among the sisters are established, alongside their interactions with neighbors and friends, setting the stage for the adventures that await them in Pleasant Cove.
The Corner House Girls Under Canvas, by Grace Brooks Hill. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #38742.
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25 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Tom Jonah2,054 words
- 2.Chapter II: Something to Look Forward to2,596 words
- 3.Chapter III: The Dance at Carrie Poole’s3,907 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Mystery of June Wildwood1,526 words
- 5.Chapter V: Off for the Seaside1,500 words
- 6.Chapter VI: On the Train1,485 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Something Ahead1,474 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Gypsy Camp1,557 words
- 9.Chapter IX: The Spoondrift Bungalow1,468 words
- 10.Chapter X: Some Excitement1,424 words
- 11.Chapter XI: The Little Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe2,013 words
- 12.Chapter XII: A Picnic with Agamemnon1,522 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: The Night of the Big Wind2,336 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: An Important Arrival1,945 words
- 15.Chapter XV1,671 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: The Gypsies Again1,610 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: On Wild Goose Island1,790 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: The Search1,918 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: A Startling Meeting1,855 words
- 20.Chapter XX: The Frankfurter Man2,018 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: Mrs. Bobster’s Mysterious Friend1,706 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: The Yarn of the “spanking Sal”1,853 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: The Shadow2,539 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: Brought to Book3,177 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: The End of the Outing2,370 words