The Camp Fire Girls Behind the Lines

"The Camp Fire Girls Behind the Lines" by Margaret Vandercook is a story that centers on a group of girls in the Camp Fire Girls organization, including Marta Clark and Gerry Williams, who go on a camping trip in California during World War I. The book explores their experiences with friendship, helping others, and the challenges of growing up when the world is changing. The story starts as they're riding horses on a beautiful road, with Marta appreciating the historical sites and Gerry looking forward to adventures. They soon find a military vehicle that has been overturned and meet Lt. Carson, bringing the war closer to their lives. This sets the scene for their adventures and the problems they'll face as they get involved in a world that mixes fun with the serious effects of war.