Nan Sherwood's Winter Holidays; Or, Rescuing the Runaways

"Nan Sherwood's Winter Holidays; Or, Rescuing the Runaways" by Annie Roe Carr is a story immersed in early 20th-century winter wonder, where young Nan Sherwood and her friends dive into thrilling bobsled escapades at Lakeview Hall. The narrative is all about the bonds of friendship, the importance of staying true to yourself, and the playful antics of youth, painting a scene of cheerful enjoyment mixed with challenges waiting just around the corner. The story opens with a beautiful snowy scene as the friends gather for bobsledding under Professor Krenner’s watch. As Nan, Bess Harley, and the other Lakeview Hall girls enjoy their winter games, a chance encounter with Ravell Bulson, a sour man, casts a shadow when he speaks unkindly about Nan's father, suggesting trouble ahead. With the snowy backdrop and the girls' bobsledding adventures, the stage is set for a journey that blends winter excitement with tests of friendship, questions of family ties, and the enigma surrounding Bulson's connection to Nan’s father.