The Camp Fire Girls in Glorious France

"The Camp Fire Girls in Glorious France" by Margaret Vandercook is a historical fiction story about a group of American Camp Fire girls in France during World War I. The main girl, Bettina Graham, and her friends work to rebuild what was destroyed in the war, facing personal struggles and the dangers of war while learning the importance of duty and friendship. The story begins in France on a sunny afternoon in March, where the girls are singing and helping the community, showing their American values and desire to make a difference. The story introduces characters like the lively Mary Gilchrist, the worried Yvonne, and their caring guardian, Mrs. Richard Burton, who grow closer as they deal with the frightening news of the war and prepare to help those affected, creating a mood of unity and hope in the face of trouble.