Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls

"Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls" by Edith Van Dyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story focuses on a group of patriotic young girls, led by the spirited Mary Louise, as they rally together to support the war effort during World War I through the sale of Liberty Bonds. The narrative highlights their determination, resourcefulness, and the challenges they face from within their community. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Mary Louise and her grandfather, Colonel Hathaway, who is deeply invested in the Liberty Bond campaign. After a disappointing turnout at a mass meeting meant to encourage bond purchases, Mary Louise takes charge, rallying her friends to lead a more grassroots campaign among their townspeople. The opening also sets up a conflict with an opposing figure, Jake Kasker, who openly voices his anti-war sentiments, hinting at themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the internal strife faced during wartime. Mary Louise's resolve to combat disloyalty and support her country forms the backbone of the narrative, setting the stage for their adventures and struggles as they fight for their community's commitment to the war effort. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.