First Published in 1949 – Young Adult Fiction – Part of the Starlight Novels for Modern Girls Series
This is a great little story about a father and daughter reunited after several years and the adventure they go on during a summer vacation. The father has converted an old bus that was converted into a traveling trailer/machine shop that he lives and travels in. When his daughter joins him in an adventure they travel across the Berkshire Mountains and along the eastern states meeting interesting people. Along the way they obtain 3 new traveling companions, work in a circus, and sell ice cream and candy to pay for the trip. The father and daughter learn so much about each other and acquired their companions to finally learn what a true family really is all about!
Cast of Characters:
Jennie Margaret Peel – daughter of Mr. Peel
Mr. Jeremy Peel – Former Boiler Man, Knife Sharpener and Clown
Madeline De Perchon – Flying Trapese Artist – Jennie’s mother – passed away when she was a baby.
Lucy – Jennie’s friend at the orphanage
Miss Arbuckle – Headmistress at the orphanage
Mr. Herb Bowler – Traveling Salesman and hitchhiker
Mr. Harry Petrie – Garage Owner
Smiley a.k.a Charley Jackson – Theft and Scoundrel
Reuben Malone – Runaway 17 year old from Petrie’s Garage
Miss Anable Lea – Socialite turned Talent Agent
Geoffrey Planet – Vermont Lawyer and Miss Anable’s boyfriend
Jamie Falloden – Roaming Artist
Republished in 2023 by the authors two sons with a new book cover and bonus material in the back for her fans to enjoy. The story is the same and just as enjoyable today as when it was first published.
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