The Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat; Or, the Stormy Cruise of the Red Rover

"The Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat; Or, the Stormy Cruise of the Red Rover" by Janet Aldridge is an adventurous novel perfect for young readers, telling the tale of the Meadow-Brook Girls and their guardian, Miss Elting, as they set sail for a summer of fun on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the houseboat "Red Rover". The story kicks off with the girls tackling the challenge of fixing up their slightly dilapidated houseboat for their vacation. Adding to the mystery of the adventure is Dee Dickinson, who casts a shadow on their endeavor by raising questions about the true safety of their boat. Their excitement quickly turns to shock when they find the "Red Rover" has been set adrift with its mooring rope cruelly cut. The girls quickly find themselves tossed into excitement as they bravely engage in a wet and wild chase to recover it, hinting that the start of their vacation will be anything but smooth sailing.