The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies
by OpenStories
Original author: Grace Brooks Hill
"The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies" by Grace Brooks Hill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the delightful escapades of the Corner House girls, particularly Tess and Dot, as they encounter Gypsies, stumble upon a mysterious silver bracelet, and navigate the joys and challenges of childhood adventures. As the narrative unfolds, themes of honesty, friendship, and youthful imagination are explored against the backdrop of a whimsical journey. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the lively dynamic among the Corner House girls and their interactions with Sammy Pinkney, a local boy. The excitement begins when Tess and Dot purchase a colorful basket from two Gypsy women, only to discover a silver bracelet inside it, sparking a moral dilemma about whether to keep it or return it to the rightful owners. The opening chapters set the tone for a narrative rich in playful banter, the innocence of childhood, and hints of intrigue regarding the Gypsies and the bracelet, prompting the characters to embark on a quest filled with unexpected encounters and decisions that will lead them into further adventures.
The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies, by Grace Brooks Hill. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #36400.
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26 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter341 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Fretted Silver Bracelet1,987 words
- 3.Chapter II: A Profound Mystery1,925 words
- 4.Chapter III: Sammy Pinkney in Trouble1,609 words
- 5.Chapter IV: The Gypsy Trail1,726 words
- 6.Chapter V: Sammy Occasions Much Excitement1,855 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Gypsy's Words1,920 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Bracelet Again to the Fore1,799 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Misfortunes of a Runaway1,679 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Things Go Wrong1,806 words
- 11.Chapter X: All Is Not Gold That Glitters1,385 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Mysteries Accumulate1,010 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Getting in Deeper1,350 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Over the Hills and Far Away2,183 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Almost Had Him1,480 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Uncertainties1,064 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Dead End of Nowhere1,423 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Ruth Begins to Worry1,472 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The Junkman Again1,823 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: The House Is Haunted1,523 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Plotters at Work1,967 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Tess and Dot Take a Hand2,066 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Excitement Galore1,828 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: A Surprising Meeting3,171 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: The Captives1,689 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: It Must Be All Right2,660 words