Camp Fire Girls in War and Peace

"Camp Fire Girls in War and Peace" by Isabel Hornibrook is a story set during the Great War, that follows a group of Camp Fire Girls as they navigate the challenges of wartime both at home and on the front lines. The book explores the themes of courage and friendship as impacted by war. The start of the book sees the girls visiting a military camp, where they witness a gas defense drill. This turns their initial excitement to fear as they face the scary realities of chemical warfare, especially when they see a soldier hurt in a gas accident. The actions of the girls show the lessons they have learned and highlights how their Camp Fire training prepares them for hard times during war.