Martha Trent

[from Mary Crosson's "No Frills" Juvenile Series Book Information Site (UMKC)]

Martha Trent's popularity with the girls of the country is well established, and these Somewhere stories will establish even more securely her place in their hearts. This series of books tells of the fascinating lives of typical girls of America, Belgium, France, England, Italy and Canada. -- Goldsmith advertisement

HELEN CAREY, SOMEWHERE IN AMERICA -- illustrated by Charles Wrenn. 1918. Barse. Goldsmith.

MARIEKEN DE BRUIN, SOMEWHERE IN BELGIUM -- "A Belgian girl risks her life to help English prisoners escape from the German soldiers occupying her village." -- illustrated by Charles Wrenn. 1918. Barse. Goldsmith.

ALICE BLYTHE, SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND -- "Wanting to do something to aid the war effort, an English girl goes to France to help in an army hospital." -- illustrated by Charles Wrenn. 1918. Barse. Goldsmith.

VALERIE DUVAL, SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE -- illustrated by Charles Wrenn. 1918. Barse. Goldsmith.

LUCIA RUDINI, SOMEWHERE IN ITALY -- "An Italian girl discovers plans of an impending enemy attack and tries to find a way to warn the army." -- illustrated by Charles Wrenn. 1918. Goldsmith.

PHEOBE MARSHALL, SOMEWHERE IN CANADA -- illustrated by Charles Wrenn. 1919. Goldsmith.

[From "The Somewhere Series" advertisement, back of book]

Around a central figure, "half girl, half boy, and the better half of each," the author has written a fascinating story laying the plot first in America and subsequently, in the other stories, in other countries. The author's intimate knowledge and deep insight into the life and surroundings of the young heroines in the various countries add distinct educational value to the pronounced charm and quaintness of the stories.

A peculiarly timely series of books for young readers who have been following the progress of the war.

Nice summary of the Alice Blythe installation by Rich Horton here.