The Outdoor Girls in a Motor Car; Or, The Haunted Mansion of Shadow Valley

"The Outdoor Girls in a Motor Car; Or, The Haunted Mansion of Shadow Valley" by Laura Lee Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of adventurous friends known as the Outdoor Girls—Mollie, Betty, Grace, and Amy—as they embark on a journey filled with excitement and mystery. In this installment, they take a motor car into unfamiliar territory, setting the stage for thrilling adventures involving a haunted mansion and the secrets it holds. At the start of the novel, the girls enthusiastically prepare for a joyride in Mollie's new car, demonstrating their camaraderie and spirited nature. However, their fun takes a sharp turn when they accidentally collide with a girl who falls from a tree, leading them to discover more about her mysterious background. The opening chapter also introduces a strange peddler and hints at an upcoming adventure related to a ghostly inquiry tied to the deserted mansion in Shadow Valley. As the story unfolds, readers can expect a mix of light-hearted moments and elements of suspense as the Outdoor Girls navigate their way through the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Laura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Bobbsey Twins and several other series of children's novels. Actual writers taking up the pen of Laura Lee Hope include Edward Stratemeyer, Howard and Lilian Garis, Elizabeth Ward, Harriet (Stratemeyer) Adams, Andrew E. Svenson, June M. Dunn, Grace Grote and Nancy Axelrad.