The Carter Girls' Week-End Camp

** "The Carter Girls' Week-End Camp" by Nell Speed is a story about the Carter sisters, who open a boarding camp in the mountains to support their family while their father recovers from an illness. Douglas Carter and her sisters work together to manage the camp, earn money, and find happiness. Douglas writes to her mother about their experiences, introducing the dynamic relationships among the sisters and the different people who visit the camp, alluding to social challenges they will face. The story shows the girls balancing their responsibilities with their desire to enjoy their summer, especially when their parents arrive; the book is infused with themes of familial love, ambition, and newfound independence. **