Dorothy Dale's Great Secret

** "Dorothy Dale's Great Secret" by Margaret Penrose portrays the lives of best friends Dorothy Dale and Tavia Travers as they experience the thrills and trials of Glenwood School in the early 1900s. The novel is a lighthearted journey through their close friendship, full of both comedic and perilous moments, all set against the backdrop of a bustling all-girls school. The narrative begins with Dorothy and Tavia eagerly preparing for a joyful car ride with Dorothy's aunt, their discussion revealing their different natures – the prudent Dorothy and the animated Tavia. When their car adventure nearly turns sour as they speed towards a broken bridge, the girls consider their friendship and its possible changes during the coming summer. The novel’s beginning establishes their close connection as they prepare to face various challenges together. **