Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American poet and writer of detective and mystery novels, as well as children's books, best known for her Fleming Stone Detective Stories. Marjorie series is Carolyn Wells's also known series was publicized as happy books for happy girls. The series includes „Marjorie's Vacation", „Marjorie's Busy Days", „Marjorie's New Friend", „Marjorie in Command", „Marjorie's Maytime", and „Marjorie at Seacote". Marjorie is a happy American little girl of twelve, up to mischief, but full of goodness and sincerity. The incidents of her summer vacation are such as will delight any little girl. In her and her friends every girl reader will see much of her own love of fun, play, and adventure. Highly recommended!