Bobs, a Girl Detective

"Bobs, a Girl Detective" by Grace May North is a story about strong sisterhood and new beginnings. After losing their father and their fortune, the Vandergrift sisters must create a new life for themselves. Roberta, nicknamed Bobs, is the most excited, as she dreams of becoming a detective and tackling new adventures. Seeing that they must leave their home, the sisters debate their next steps, with one sister wanting to seek employment in New York. Throughout it all, the sisters reveal different personalities and cope with the circumstances in various ways, which sets the tone for a heartwarming story about being a girl in a world where it seems bad things may happen.