Aunt Jane's Nieces out West by L. Frank Baum

The story follows the adventures of three young women, Patsy, Trudy and Beth, who travel to the American West with their aunt. They become embroiled in a mystery involving a missing treasure and a series of strange events at an old mine. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges as they try to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the treasure.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1914 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy · 26 chapters · 64,221 words

First lines

"This is getting to be an amazing old world," said a young girl, still in her "teens," as she musingly leaned her chin on her hand.

"It has always been an amazing old world, Beth," said another girl who was sitting on the porch railing and swinging her feet in the air.

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Genres

• Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and characters that resonate with children.
• Adventure — The plot involves travel and exploration, typical of adventure narratives, as the characters embark on a journey.
• Fantasy — Elements of whimsy and imaginative scenarios are present, characteristic of the fantasy genre.
• Coming-of-Age — The characters experience personal growth and development throughout their journey, aligning with coming-of-age themes.

Tags

Adventure · Children's Literature · Coming-of-Age · Family · Friendship · Girls' Series · Humor · Mystery · Road Trip · Romance · Sisters · Travel

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Aunt Jane's Nieces out West is listed on Textopian as a novel by L. Frank Baum, dated 1914 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L. Frank Baum
• Date: 1914 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age, Family
• Length: 64,221 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 1,679 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Contents

• Caught by the Camera
• An Object Lesson
• An Attractive Girl
• Aunt Jane's Nieces
• A Thrilling Rescue
• A. Jones
• The Invalid
• The Magic of a Name
• Doctor Patsy
• Still a Mystery
• A Damsel in Distress
• Pictures, Girls and Nonsense
• A Foolish Boy
• Isidore Le Drieux
• A few Pearls
• Trouble
• Uncle John is Puzzled
• Doubts and Difficulties
• Maud Makes a Memorandum
• A Girlish Notion
• The Yacht "Arabella"
• Masculine and Feminine
• The Advantage of a Day
• Picture Number Nineteen
• Judgment
• Sunshine after Rain

More by L. Frank Baum

• The Enchanted Buffalo (1919)
• The Tigers Eye: A Jungle Fairy Tale (1902)
• A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1902)
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
• Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead (1906)
• The Marvelous Powder of Life (1905)
• The Flight of the Fugitives (1907)
• Tip Makes an Experiment in Magic (1903)
• All works by L. Frank Baum