The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly
by OpenStories
Original author: Margaret Burnham
"The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly" by Margaret Burnham is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young aviators who embark on an adventurous cross-country flight, diving into thrilling escapades in the sky. The core group includes siblings Peggy and Roy Prescott, along with their friends Jess, Jimsy, and the new arrival, Bess Marshall, as they explore their passion for aviation while navigating challenges and excitement. At the start of the narrative, the young aviators are enthused about planning a summer adventure. They receive an invitation from their Uncle Jack to participate in flying contests in North Carolina, which ignites their excitement for a new journey. The opening chapter introduces the anticipation and character dynamics as the group brainstorms their plans and gathers their aëroplanes. As they take off on their flight, the sense of camaraderie and enthusiasm is palpable, setting the stage for a series of adventures and challenges that will test their skills, resilience, and friendships as they navigate the skies.
The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly, by Margaret Burnham. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #10936.
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27 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Preparations and Plans1,501 words
- 2.Chapter II: Off on the Flight1,238 words
- 3.Chapter III: Little Wren and the Gipsies2,131 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Approach of the Storm1,814 words
- 5.Chapter V: Peggy's Thoughtfulness Saves the Farm1,282 words
- 6.Chapter VI: The Girl Aviators in Deadly Peril1,589 words
- 7.Chapter VII: A Stop for the Night1,359 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: Roy Makes an Enemy856 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Jimsy Falls Asleep1,267 words
- 10.Chapter X: Peggy's Intuition1,042 words
- 11.Chapter XI: A Mean Revenge!1,135 words
- 12.Chapter XII: The Finding of the "butterfly."932 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Prisoners in the Hut922 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: What's to Be Done with the Wren?1,461 words
- 15.Chapter XV: A Rambunctious Ram1,412 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: An Invitation to Race1,731 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: The Twisted Spark Plug1,369 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: In Search of a New Plug958 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: The Trap1,332 words
- 20.Chapter XX: An Attack in the Air1,151 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: Peggy's Splendid Race1,351 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: Peggy's Generosity840 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: The Moonshiners and the Aëroplane1,000 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: Mr. Parker's Story947 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: The Wren Disappears1,064 words
- 26.Chapter XXVI: Captured by Gipsies1,431 words
- 27.Chapter XXVII: Deliverance2,119 words