| Author |
Meade, L. T., 1854-1914 |
| Illustrator |
Tarrant, Percy, 1855-1934 |
| Title |
Three Girls from School
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"Three Girls from School" by L.T. Meade is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around three schoolgirls, Priscilla Weir, Mabel Lushington, and Annie Brooke, who each face unique challenges and ambitions. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, societal expectations for young women, and the tension between personal aspirations and familial duties. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the three main characters as they grapple with their futures post-school. Priscilla receives distressing news that she must leave school to learn farming at her uncle's behest, a transition she dreads. Meanwhile, Mabel is eager to escape the confines of school life and dreams of joining her wealthy aunt in Paris but faces pressure to win a literature prize or remain for another year. Annie, the schemer, suggests a desperate plan to swap their essays so each girl can get what she wants. These intertwined narratives set the stage for the conflicts and moral dilemmas that will arise as the girls navigate their aspirations and loyalties. (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 -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43138 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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