Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall

Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall or Solving the Campus Mystery is a classic book for young readers and adults too. It was written by Alice B. Emerson and first published in 1913. Ruth's greatest desire has come true to attend Briarwood Hall with Helen Cameron. As soon as the girls arrive, they are accosted by Mary Cox, known as the Fox for her cunning. Mary wishes the girls to join her club, the Up and Doing Club. Helen, in particular, is enraptured by Mary's description of her club. Shortly after Mary Cox approaches the girls, Madge Steele informs the girls about her club, the Forward Club.