| Author |
Grove, Harriet Pyne |
| Title |
The Secret of Steeple Rocks
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Secret of Steeple Rocks" by Harriet Pyne Grove is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the Secrest siblings—Elizabeth, Dalton, and Leslie—as they embark on a summer adventure at their family's newly acquired seaside property in Maine. Here, they seek respite from their recent hardships and the weight of responsibilities, while also discovering beauty in their natural surroundings and navigating budding friendships. At the start of the narrative, the Secrest siblings arrive at Steeple Rocks, captivated by the stunning landscape and eager for a summer filled with exploration and relaxation. The opening chapters introduce Elizabeth, a tired yet aspiring artist; Dalton, a practical and industrious brother; and their adventurous younger sister Leslie, along with their friend Sarita. As they settle into their campsite, familial bonds and the excitement of a new frontier blend with underlying tensions hinted at by mysterious local characters, suggesting that adventure awaits beyond idyllic sketches and fishing trips. The foundation for conflict is established as Dalton encounters an unfriendly man who raises questions about land ownership, foreshadowing challenges ahead for the Secrest family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery and detective stories
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| Subject |
Maine -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Illegal immigration -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Prohibition -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Immigrants -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Marine caves -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45530 |
| Release Date |
Apr 29, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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