The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat How they sailed away, what happened on the voyage, and what was discovered

"The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat" by Grace Brooks Hill is a story geared towards young readers, likely from a past era, which tells of four close sisters—Ruth, Agnes, Dot, and Tess—as they get ready for summer vacation, particularly around the novelty of a houseboat. Their plans are built on family, friendship, and the kinds of playful troubles growing up can bring, as they sail into various mini-adventures sparked by who they are. Early on, Ruth organizes a luncheon to start a Civic Betterment Club, only for her younger sisters, Dot and Tess, to cause an uproar that ends with Dot’s doll being destroyed. Adding to the drama, a boy named Neale arrives with news about his father, stirring up emotions. Even with all the lighthearted chaos, the girls are dreaming about their houseboat trip, full of promise and problems, both in their relationships with each other and in their neighborhood projects. The book starts with a mix of ambition, getting involved in your community, and the funny challenges that go with it.