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The Motor Girls series follows the adventures of a group of young women who are enthusiastic about automobiles and embark on various adventures involving cars, travel, and solving mysteries. The central characters often find themselves in challenging situations that require their resourcefulness and courage to resolve.The main characters in the series include:Cora Kimball: The lead character and an automobile enthusiast who owns a car named "Whirlwind."Belle Robinson: Cora's best friend and another member of the Motor Girls club.Ed Foster: Cora's boyfriend and a fellow car enthusiast.The stories in the series combine elements of adventure, mystery, and friendship, making them both entertaining and educational. The books also reflect the societal changes of the time, particularly the growing popularity of automobiles and the changing roles of women in society.While the Motor Girls series may not be as well-known as some other young adult series from the same era, it is a noteworthy example of early 20th-century girls' literature and provides a glimpse into the interests and aspirations of young women of that time. Margaret Penrose's contributions to this series and other Stratemeyer Syndicate publications helped shape the landscape of children's and young adult literature during that period.