Author

Alice Dale Hardy

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Subjects

Children -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fictionRiddles -- Juvenile fictionBeaches -- Juvenile fictionBoats and boating -- Juvenile fictionChristmas -- Juvenile fictionCity and town life -- Juvenile fictionCompetition -- Juvenile fictionFourth of July -- Juvenile fictionHalloween -- Juvenile fictionHolidays -- Juvenile fictionRecreation -- Juvenile fictionSwimming -- Juvenile fictionThanksgiving Day -- Juvenile fictionVacations -- Juvenile fictionWinter sports -- Juvenile fiction

Books by Alice Dale Hardy

The Riddle Club at Sunrise Beach : $b How they toured to the shore, what happened on the sand and how they solved the mystery of Rattlesnake Island

"The Riddle Club at Sunrise Beach: How they toured to the shore, what happened…" by Alice Dale Hardy is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the members of the Riddle Club, a group of friends consisting of Jess, Polly, Margy, Fred, Artie, and Ward, as they embark on their summer vacation to Sunrise Beach. Their adventures include solving riddles, navigating challenges, and engaging in festive activities, all set against the backdrop of the beach and the Fourth of July celebrations. At the start of the narrative, the children discuss the oppressive heat and their excitement about their upcoming trip to Sunrise Beach. They hold an informal meeting in the attic barn of the Larue family, where they express their enthusiasm for the beach, illustrate camaraderie, and engage in riddles. However, the mood shifts dramatically when they discover that a package of fireworks intended for the Fourth of July has been destroyed in an accident caused by a rival club member, Joe Anderson. Concerned about having no fireworks for the celebration, the Riddle Club rallies together to procure supplies, setting the stage for the adventures that will unfold throughout their stay at the beach.

The Riddle Club through the holidays : $b The club and its doings, how the riddles were solved and what the snowman revealed

"The Riddle Club Through the Holidays" by Alice Dale Hardy is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of six young friends who form the Riddle Club, exploring their adventures and plans as they transition from summer activities to winter festivities, specifically focusing on their upcoming Hallowe'en party. The narrative captures their interactions, antics, and teamwork, offering a mix of humor and camaraderie, making it appealing to young readers interested in friendship and mystery. At the start of the book, the members of the Riddle Club — Polly, Fred, Jess, Ward, Artie, and Margy — engage in lighthearted discussions about club dues and their upcoming plans. The setting is established in the chilly loft of Larue’s barn, where the kids brainstorm ideas for a Hallowe'en party while contemplating the challenges of meeting in the cold winter months ahead. The dialogue showcases their personalities and relationships, reflecting the playful and competitive spirit typical of childhood groups, while foreshadowing upcoming adventures and decisions they will face as the season changes.