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Ruth Fielding joins her classmates and friends on a winter journey to a remote camp near Scarboro, New York, organized by Mr. Cameron. During the trip a young runaway named Fred Hatfield becomes an unanticipated companion. While traveling, Fred escapes from a train stop, followed by Ruth, and he absconds with a wagon near a store. Their escape leads to a tense run from a panther and a rescue by a peculiar hermit, who guides them to the camp. Despite missing Fred briefly, Ruth meets him again during the stay, and the boy eventually reunites with his family. After the camp experience, Ruth and her group return home having shared both adventure and new friendships.
First publish date: 1913
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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