When Oriole traveled westward

Name: When Oriole traveled westward
Author: Amy Bell Marlowe

By Amy Bell Marlowe

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The narrative follows Oriole Putnam, an energetic girl spending winter in a New England harbor who navigates local hazards, friendships, and responsibilities. Episodic chapters present an early ice-skating mishap while she tends twin children, domestic worries about Uncle Nat and Ma Stafford, and the arrival of figures such as Teddy Ford. Later sequences carry her to a range camp where she meets Ching Foo and Molly, takes part in a spring roundup, joins hunting and fishing excursions, faces wildlife and interpersonal suspicions, and resolves personal troubles toward a hopeful, changed future.

About the Author

Amy Bell Marlowe

Amy Bell Marlowe was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature in the early 20th century. She wrote a series of engaging novels that often featured adventurous young girls navigating various challenges and experiences. Her notable works include "A Little Miss Nobody; Or, With the Girls of Pinewood Hall" and "The Girl from Sunset Ranch; Or, Alone in a Great City," which reflect themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery. Marlowe's stories are characterized by their wholesome narratives and strong female protagonists, making her a significant figure in the genre of girls' fiction during her time.