Hildegard G. Frey
The Camp Fire Girls Solve a Mystery; Or, The Christmas Adventure at Carver House
"The Camp Fire Girls Solve a Mystery; Or, The Christmas Adventure at Carver House" by Hildegard G. Frey is a novel written in the early 20th century. It features Katherine Adams, a young girl who arrives in Oakwood excited to meet her friend Nyoda just before Christmas, only to find herself lost and bewildered. The story unfolds as Katherine attempts to navigate her way to Nyoda's house, which leads her to an unexpected encounter with a mysterious song emanating from an empty house, setting up the series of events that will challenge and intrigue her. The opening of the book introduces Katherine as she steps off a train, anticipating a warm holiday reunion with Nyoda. However, as the bustling station empties around her, Katherine's mounting concerns about Nyoda's absence prompt her to seek out the hilltop house where she believes Nyoda lives. This journey soon takes an unexpected turn when Katherine discovers an empty house that appears abandoned but is alive with the sound of singing. Despite her initial fear, her curiosity drives her to enter the house, leading her to an encounter with a strange girl, Sylvia, and a series of unfolding mysteries that hint at deeper connections between their lives. The stage is set for a Christmas adventure that intertwines friendships, secrets, and the spirit of compassion and discovery.