| Author |
Brazil, Angela, 1869-1947 |
| Illustrator |
Salmon, Balliol, 1868-1953 |
| Title |
A Patriotic Schoolgirl
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A Patriotic Schoolgirl" by Angela Brazil is a fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. This school story follows the adventures of two sisters, Marjorie and Dona, as they embark on their journey to Brackenfield College. The narrative explores themes of school life, friendship, and personal growth, focusing particularly on Marjorie's bold and spirited nature juxtaposed with Dona's shyer demeanor. The opening of the book introduces the two sisters on the morning of their departure to boarding school. Marjorie, confident and eager for new experiences, rallies her timid sister Dona, who is struggling with anxiety about leaving home. As their family prepares for the journey, the contrast between the sisters' personalities becomes apparent, setting the stage for their adventures at school. Upon arrival, they face the challenges of adjusting to a new environment filled with strict rules and a diverse group of classmates, showcasing the trials that come with growing up and the importance of resilience in the face of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25145 |
| Release Date |
Apr 23, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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