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Jessie Graham Flower
Jessie Graham Flower is a pseudonym for American author Josephine Chase. Born about 1878 in Pennsylvania to Edward H. Chase and Mary Arrner Chase. Chase was the author of the popular Grace Harlowe series of 27 books for girls, written between 1910 and 1924. The books fall into four separate series, including a high school series, college series, Overseas series, and Overland Riders series. Chase died February 8, 1931 in Philadelphia. She never married and was survived by her sister, Edna Chase.
The author was also known by other pseudonyms including Pauline Lester (The Marjorie Dean series), Ames Thompson (The Adventure Boys series), Captain Gordon Bates (The Khaki Boys series, 1918-1920), Grace Gordon (The June Allen series), and Dale Wilkins. The Harlowe series follows the life of its heroine more or less chronologically from high school through college and beyond. Like Flower's other heroine, Grace is a role-model, already a "paragon when her story begins".
Books by Jessie Graham Flower
Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Old Apache Trail
The four series follow Grace Harlowe and her friends through high school, college, abroad during World War I, and on adventures around America. In The High School Girls Series, Grace attends Oakdale High School with friends Anne Pierson, Nora O'Malle...
Marjorie Dean, High School Junior
In her Junior year at high school, Marjorie faces a new foe. Rowena Farnham is clever and calculating and her antics threaten Sanford High's beloved basketball.
Grace Harlowe with the Marines at Chateau Thierry
Grace Harlowe, the spirited and resourceful Red Cross nurse, finds herself amidst the chaos and courage of World War I in Jessie Graham Flower's captivating novel, "Grace Harlowe with the Marines at Chateau Thierry." Driven by her unwavering compass...
Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School
This book follows the journey of Grace Harlowe and her close-knit group of friends during their high school years. When a new student, Anne Pierson, arrives with personal struggles, the group welcomes her and offers support and companionship. The sto...
Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School
Grace Harlowe is a sophomore in high school, and she's learning the hard way that being a good and loyal friend is not always easy. But she's determined to stand up for what she believes in, even when it means standing up to her friends. Grace is a s...
Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College
Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College is a charming and heartwarming novel about the challenges and triumphs of college life. After graduating from high school, Grace and her friends Miriam and Anne embark on a new chapter in their lives as f...
Grace Harlowe's Junior Year at High School; or, Fast Friends in the Sororities
Grace Harlowe and her friends attend Oakdale High School, where they promote fair play and virtue while playing basketball, founding a sorority, and winning over troubled girls. They also form a group of friends with boys in their acquaintance, known...
Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School; or, The Parting of the Ways
This book follows the story of Grace Harlowe and her friends as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their senior year of high school. The story emphasizes themes of friendship, virtue, and fair play. It also depicts the social dynamics of th...
Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College
Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College is a charming and nostalgic novel that tells the story of a group of young women as they navigate the challenges and joys of college life. The novel is set in the early 20th century, during a time of gre...
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus
In "Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus," Grace returns to her alma mater to manage Harlowe House, a newly established residence designed to provide opportunities for women from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education. As she naviga...
Grace Harlowe's Problem
The College Girls series follows Grace Harlowe and her friends as they navigate college life at Overton College. The story focuses on their friendships, their academic pursuits, and their romantic entanglements. They form a society dedicated to aid...
Grace Harlowe's Golden Summer
In 'Grace Harlowe's Golden Summer,' Grace, one of three friends attending Overton College, navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and her own aspirations. The novel explores themes of female empowerment, societal expectations, and finding on...
Grace Harlowe Overseas
Grace Harlowe Overseas follows the journey of Grace and her friends as they travel to Europe during World War I to serve as nurses. The novel portrays the challenges and sacrifices faced by women during wartime, showcasing their resilience and unwave...
Grace Harlowe with the U.S. Troops in the Argonne
This book tells the story of Grace Harlowe, a young woman who volunteers as an ambulance driver for the American troops during World War I. Set against the backdrop of the devastating conflict in Europe, Grace experiences both the horrors and the ca...
Grace Harlowe with the American Army on the Rhine
This novel follows Grace Harlowe's journey through post-war Germany as she travels to the Rhine. Despite the war's conclusion, she finds herself facing new challenges and dangers. Her travels lead her to uncover a secret plot against the American Arm...
Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman
Marjorie Dean, a high school freshman, finds herself navigating the complexities of a new school and a new town. She faces the challenges of forming new friendships while encountering unkindness from some of her peers. Marjorie must learn to handle...
Marjorie Dean, High School Sophomore
Marjorie Dean is a sophomore at Sanford High and is excited to start the year with her best friend. However, she soon finds that her year could be ruined when jealousy rears its ugly head. Marjorie must learn to deal with the challenges of high schoo...
Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert
An adventurous young woman embarks on a perilous journey across the Great American Desert, facing challenges and finding love along the way.