The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach; Or, In Quest of the Runaways
In Pursuit of Missing Friends: A Vintage Adventure MysteryBy Margaret Penrose
Length5h 16m
About this audiobook
In 'The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach; Or, In Quest of the Runaways,' Margaret Penrose weaves a captivating narrative that combines adventure, mystery, and the spirit of early 20th-century girlhood. Set against the backdrop of Lookout Beach, the novel showcases the exploits of a group of spirited young women as they embark on a daring quest to rescue their runaway friends. With engaging dialogue and vivid descriptions, Penrose adopts a lively, accessible prose style that appeals to both young readers and nostalgic adults, while reflecting the burgeoning interests of the era in automobiles and female empowerment within leisure activities. Margaret Penrose, a pen name for the prolific author, was part of a movement that sought to elevate the representation of girls in literature, balancing traditional gender roles with progressive ideals. Her writing often reflects her firsthand experiences as a strong, independent woman during a time when female voices were gaining prominence in popular culture. Through her works, she champions self-reliance and camaraderie among young women, thus establishing a strong connection to her audience. This engaging adventure is highly recommended for readers seeking an invigorating tale that celebrates friendship, courage, and adventure. 'The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach' not only entertains but also provides a poignant commentary on the shifting dynamics of gender roles, making it a timeless read for those interested in the evolution of female protagonists in literature.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (14)
Includes Goodreads
GenreYoung Adult
Length5 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I—SUMMER PLANS
2CHAPTER II—AT THE STRAWBERRY PATCH
3CHAPTER III—THE STRIKE
4CHAPTER IV—ARBITRATION
5CHAPTER V—TOO CONFIDENT
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER VI—CORA’S QUEER PLIGHT
7CHAPTER VII—THE CLUE AT THE SPRING HOUSE
8CHAPTER VIII—A STARTLING DISCOVERY
9CHAPTER IX—COMPLICATIONS
10CHAPTER X—ALMOST—BUT NOT QUITE
11CHAPTER XI—ANDY’S WARNING
12CHAPTER XII—THE “UNPLANNED” PLANS
13CHAPTER XIII—GOING AND COMING
14CHAPTER XIV—LOST ON THE ROAD
15CHAPTER XV—BOYS TO THE RESCUE
16CHAPTER XVI—THE SHADOW IN THE HEDGE
17CHAPTER XVII—AT WAYSIDE INN
18CHAPTER XVIII—LOOKOUT BEACH
19CHAPTER XIX—THE MOVING PICTURE “MOVED”
20CHAPTER XX—THE GAIETY OF GOING
21CHAPTER XXI—BOYS AND GIRLS
22CHAPTER XXII—A STRUGGLE WITH THE WAVES
23CHAPTER XXIII—THE EXCURSION
24CHAPTER XXIV—THE TWO ORPHANS
25CHAPTER XXV—THE TRUTH! THE WHOLE TRUTH!
More from Margaret Penrose
The Motor Girls on Cedar Lake; Or, the Hermit of Fern IslandMargaret Penrose5h 29m4.0 (24)$2 · $0.00
The radio girls of Roselawn : or, A strange message from the airMargaret Penrose4h 38m3.7 (35)$2 · $0.00
The Radio Girls at Forest Lodge; or, The Strange Hut in the SwampMargaret Penrose4h 45m$2 · $0.00
Dorothy Dale at Glenwood SchoolMargaret Penrose3h 41m3.8 (131)$2 · $0.00
Watch MeTahereh Mafi8h 11m4.5 (69.3K)$26 · $0.00
Little Women (Annotated)Louisa May Alcott22h4.5 (2.7K)$3 · $0.00
Punching the AirIbi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam4h 29m4.5 (32.3K)$20 · $0.00
Jupiter RisingGary D. Schmidt3h 35m4.5 (3K)$18 · $0.00
The Theft of SunlightIntisar Khanani13h 50m4.5 (5.4K)$33 · $0.00
Secret SparrowJackie French5h 49m4.6 (295)$24 · $0.00
Concrete RoseAngie Thomas8h 18m4.5 (52.1K)$26 · $0.00
We Are Not FreeTraci Chee10h 26m4.5 (10.6K)$29 · $0.00
Made in Asian America: A History for Young PeopleErika Lee, Christina Soontornvat6h 2m4.6 (263)$24 · $0.00
Rilla of Ingleside (Annotated)Lucy Maud Montgomery13h 27m4.4 (67.1K)$2 · $0.00
The Fate of TenPittacus Lore10h 41m4.4 (68.1K)$29 · $0.00
Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a WitchRhianna Pratchett, Gabrielle Kent4h 7m4.5 (1.2K)$20 · $0.00
Right Ho, JeevesP. G. Wodehouse7h 49m4.4 (45.2K)$25 · $0.00
The Wee Free MenTerry Pratchett8h 48m4.4 (150.5K)$29 · $0.00
Monday's Not ComingTiffany D. Jackson10h 7m4.4 (105.6K)$29 · $0.00
The Last Apprentice: Wrath of the Bloodeye (Book 5)Joseph Delaney7h 50m4.4 (19.8K)$26 · $0.00
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic SchoolSonido Reyes9h 28m4.4 (44.7K)$29 · $0.00
The Darkness Outside UsEliot Schrefer9h 49m4.4 (41.3K)$29 · $0.00
How Dare the Sun RiseSandra Uwiringiyimana, Abigail Pesta6h 25m4.4 (9.7K)$24 · $0.00
WinkRob Harrell6h 25m4.4 (9.5K)$24 · $0.00
You may also like
The Long WinterLaura Ingalls Wilder7h 5m4.4 (113.1K)$24 · $0.00
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Illustrated)Mark Twain7h 51m4.1 (1.1M)$2 · $0.00
The Bobbsey Twins On A HouseboatLaura Lee Hope4h 39m3.8 (1.1K)$2.30
By the Shores of Silver LakeLaura Ingalls Wilder7h 38m4.4 (103.7K)$1 · $0.00
The Ralph S. Mouse Audio CollectionBeverly Cleary6h 41m4.4 (1.9K)$24 · $0.00
The Bobbsey Twins at SchoolLaura Lee Hope3h 38m3.9 (1.3K)Free
Under Drake's FlagGeorge Alfred Henty10h 10m4.0 (1.3K)$25
No ExcusesMaynard, Kyle5h 43m4.2 (981)Free
The Bungalow Boys in the Great NorthwestJohn Henry Goldfrap5h 43m$2 · $0.00
At the Black Rocks (Illustrated) (Annotated)Edward A. Rand5h 7m$2 · $0.00
The NerdflyJacqueline Druga3h 22m4.7 (35)$15
From Farm to FortuneJr. Horatio Alger5h 25m4.1 (12)$2.30
Six Little Bunkers At Cowboy Jack'sLaura Lee Hope4h 47m$2.30
The Beloved Children's Book Classics of Gene Stratton-PorterGene Stratton-Porter122h 13m$2 · $0.00
The Hoosier School-boyEdward Eggleston4h 45m3.8 (30)$2 · $0.00
Poultry for profitR. A. Power6h 9m$2 · $0.00
Journal of Dr. Elias Cornelius, a Revolutionary SurgeonElias Cornelius1h 11m$1 · $0.00
Princess Polly's PlaymatesAmy Brooks2h 38m$2 · $0.00
Life of Isaac Mason as a SlaveIsaac Mason2h 6m3.8 (33)$2 · $0.00
My First Voyage to Southern SeasWilliam Henry Giles Kingston14h 13m4.4 (11)$1 · $0.00