Greycliff Wings by Harriet Pyne Grove
"Greycliff Wings" by Harriet Pyne Grove is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of senior girls at the fictional Greycliff School as they navigate their last year together, focusing on themes of friendship, adventure, and growth against the backdrop of their school and local surroundings. The characters include Cathalina Van Buskirk, an idealistic dreamer; Hilary Lancaster, a determined captain; and Lilian North, whobalances her engagement with her academic life. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a vibrant scene of a senior picnic at Greycliff. The atmosphere is lively as the girls prepare to board their boat, the "Greycliff", for a day of adventure at a newly acquired picnic spot named "White Wings." Through playful exchanges and observations, the dynamics of their relationships are established, highlighting their camaraderie as well as individual personalities. As the story unfolds, there is a hint of mystery surrounding changes in their environment, particularly concerning a man seen working on the property, adding an element of intrigue to the picturesque setting. The chapter sets the stage for blending everyday experiences with the promise of unfolding mysteries and adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grove, Harriet Pyne |
|---|---|
| Title | Greycliff Wings |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | College students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Weddings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Athletics -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62442 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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