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The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay; or, The Secret of the Red Oar
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- Gutenberg ID
- 25873
- Title
- The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay; or, The Secret of the Red Oar
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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In this spirited 1914 adventure, four friends embark on a summer camping trip to Crystal Bay, only to find their peaceful getaway threatened by a group of scheming men. When a mysterious red oar breaks and reveals hidden legal documents, the girls must rally their courage to protect a widow's land title from destruction. Blending humor, mystery, and youthful camaraderie, this classic tale celebrates friendship and the triumph of good over evil in a charming New England setting.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In Margaret Penrose's *The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay; or, The Secret of the Red Oar*, four friends—Cora, Bess, Belle, and Marita—prepare for an annual summer trip to Crystal Bay, joined by their chums Jack, Walter, Ed, and Lottie. Upon arrival, they discover their camp has been ransacked by a group of boys from wrecked camps, but their host, Mrs. Lewis, has secured their home despite threats from land agents. Tension escalates when Denny Shane, an elderly fisherman, finds his cabin burgled and his terrier injured. His suspicion grows when two men, Bruce and Kelly, attempt to force him to hand over documents hidden inside his prized red oar. These papers, sealed with a red wax seal, prove Mrs. Lewis's rightful claim to the land, which a factory company seeks to seize. The villains attempt to destroy the documents by burning them, but Denny refuses to surrender them. Just as the crisis peaks, the motor girls and their boy friends arrive. In a chaotic struggle, Cora demonstrates remarkable bravery and agility, leaping to snatch the smoldering papers from Bruce's grasp before they are destroyed. The villains flee, chased away by neighbors and the sound of approaching boats. It is revealed that Grandfather Lewis had hidden the papers in the oar years ago, intending to reveal the secret to Denny before his death. The factory company is defeated in court, and Mrs. Lewis regains her home. The book concludes with the friends reflecting on their successful vacation and the good they accomplished, hinting at future adventures in the coming winter.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- Margaret Penrose
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Categories
- Adventure
- Mystery
- Automobiles
- Boats and boating
- Girls' clubs