Out in Hollywood, Aunt Jane's nieces look into producing films for children, a venture Uncle John is proud to support. They also try to prove the innocence of an accused jewel thief.

Inspired by Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, this book, which Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum wrote under the pen name Edith Van Dyne, is much in the same vein as Alcott's cozy coming-of-age tale. The first in a series, the story of this novel follows three nieces who are summoned to their wealthy aunt's estate so she can decide to whom she will bequeath her sizable inheritance. Although the girls couldn't be more different personality-wise, a series of calamities brings them closer together. Aunt Hane's Nieces is a delightful read for fans of classic young adult fiction.

Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John picks up the continuing story of the three cousins Patsy Doyle, Beth De Graf, and Louise Merrick, and their family; the plot of the book begins three days after the wedding of Louise and her fiance Arthur Weldon. The sixth novel begins with the cousins' Uncle John getting an inspiration for a new adventure: in this case, the family will escape a cold New York City winter by taking a trip to southern California, the land of "sunshine and roses."

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - "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. "True, Patsy," was the reply; "but the people are doing such peculiar things nowadays." "Yes, yes!" exclaimed a little man who occupied a reclining chair within hearing distance; "that is the way with you young folks - always confounding the world with its people."

In 'Aunt Jane's Nieces out West' by L. Frank Baum, the reader is taken on a literary adventure as the three nieces, Louise, Patsy, and Beth, embark on a trip out West to visit their Uncle John Merrick. Set in the early 20th century, this book combines elements of adventure, mystery, and family drama, all woven together with Baum's signature whimsical charm and engaging storytelling. The vivid descriptions of the Western landscape and the engaging dialogue between the characters make this book a delightful read for fans of classic literature. This novel is a part of Baum's 'Aunt Jane's Nieces' series, which follows the lives of the three nieces as they navigate various challenges, both personal and external. The engaging plot and well-developed characters make this book a standout in Baum's extensive collection of works. Fans of Baum's other works, such as 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,' will appreciate the familiar style and themes found in 'Aunt Jane's Nieces out West.'

Three American girl cousins leave the comforts of home to join the Red Cross and go abroad to nurse wounded soldiers during World War I.