The Girls of Central High in Camp; Or, the Old Professor's Secret

"The Girls of Central High in Camp; Or, the Old Professor's Secret" by Gertrude W. Morrison is an early 20th-century story about a group of high school friends, particularly Bobby Hargrew, as they eagerly plan a summer camping trip to Acorn Island. Their planning involves playful arguments and good humor that showcases the spirit of friendship, but the story takes a turn when a mysterious professor warns them against going to the island, hinting at a secret waiting to be unfolded. The book opens with the end of the school year and introduces the main characters, their friendships, and the beginnings of a lighthearted adventure that might involve a darker mystery.