Nan Sherwood's Winter Holidays; Or, Rescuing the Runaways

"Nan Sherwood's Winter Holidays; Or, Rescuing the Runaways" by Annie Roe Carr is a young adult novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Nan Sherwood and her friends as they embark on winter adventures filled with bobsledding and excitement at Lakeview Hall. The plot seems to focus on themes of friendship, loyalty, and the mischief of youth, setting the stage for both lighthearted fun and potential challenges ahead. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a snowy landscape as the characters gather for winter sports, particularly bobsledding, under the supervision of Professor Krenner. We meet Nan Sherwood, her friend Bess Harley, and other girls from Lakeview Hall as they engage in friendly banter and prepare for their sliding adventures. Their joy is interrupted when Nan accidentally collides with a grumpy man named Ravell Bulson. His harsh words regarding Nan's father set a troubling tone, hinting at a possible conflict. As the girls make merry on the bobsledding hill, the stage is established for a mix of winter fun and future challenges involving friendships, family dynamics, and the mystery of Bulson’s connection to Nan's father. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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