Caps and Capers: A Story of Boarding-School Life by Gabrielle E. Jackson
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"Cabs and Capers: A Story of Boarding-School Life" by Gabrielle E. Jackson is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story centers around the experiences of a young girl named Toinette, who grapples with the challenges of growing up in a boarding school environment. The narrative explores themes of childhood, friendship, and the complexities of school life, emphasizing the impact of Toinette’s school experiences on her character development. The opening
of the novel introduces Toinette's father, Clayton Reeve, who is faced with the emotional turmoil of choosing a boarding school for his daughter after the loss of his wife. As he reflects on the recent tumult in his life, Toinette is depicted as an innocent young girl, unaware of the profound impact her new school will have over the years on her personality and outlook. The narrative swiftly establishes the tone of the school setting, highlighting the trials and tribulations of adolescence, the friendships formed, and the often harsh lessons learned in the absence of maternal guidance. This initial glimpse promises a story filled with youthful mischief, emotional growth, and the enduring search for belonging amid the often chaotic world of boarding school life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jackson, Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie), 1861- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932 |
| Title | Caps and Capers: A Story of Boarding-School Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26549 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26549-0 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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