The Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill

"The Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill" by Margaret Vandercook is a story about a girl named Betty Ashton whose life is transformed when she meets a new friend and discovers a group called the Camp Fire Girls. Feeling trapped by expectations, Betty longs for adventure. This changes when Esther Clark, who grew up in an orphanage, arrives and shows her a different way of life. Their friendship begins with a mix of irritation and curiosity as Betty questions her own beliefs about friendship and status. As they become closer, Betty is drawn to the Camp Fire Girls, an organization that encourages girls to be brave, learn valuable skills, and find their place in the world, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and empowerment through community.