A harum-scarum schoolgirl by Angela Brazil
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"A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl" by Angela Brazil is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Diana Hewlitt, a spirited American girl who arrives at Pendlemere Abbey, a British boarding school, under somewhat unexpected circumstances. The book likely explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the challenges of adapting to a new environment, infused with humor and youthful exuberance. The opening of the novel introduces a group of schoolgirls grappling
with the sudden departure of their beloved principal, Mrs. Gifford, and the arrival of the new headmistress, Miss Todd. As the girls express their disappointment and trepidation over the changes, Diana Hewlitt is introduced as the new girl who 'drops in' unexpectedly with a vibrant personality and a penchant for mischief. The girls quickly engage in banter about their new dynamics, and an interesting twist occurs when Diana impresses them with playful antics, showcasing her charm and ability to capture attention. The initial chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of school life and friendships, foreshadowing the adventures Diana will undoubtedly embark upon in her new setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brazil, Angela, 1869-1947 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Campbell, John W. (John William), 1886-1935 |
| Title | A harum-scarum schoolgirl |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Casey Peel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24645 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24645-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1520 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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