The School-Girls in Number 40; or, Principle Put to the Test by Anonymous
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"The School-Girls in Number 40; or, Principle Put to the Test" by Anonymous is a children's novel that likely dates back to the mid-19th century, during the Victorian era. This book explores the lives and moral challenges faced by two young cousins, Caroline "Carrie" Stanley and Susan "Susie" Cameron, who navigate the complexities of friendships and ethical dilemmas as they attend a boarding school. The story emphasizes themes of character development, the
importance of integrity, and the impact of peer influence on young girls. The narrative begins as Carrie and Susie prepare to leave for school, setting the stage for their experiences at the institution. As they settle into their new environment, they encounter various challenges, including the captivating yet troublesome presence of fellow students who test their morals. Florence Anderson, their roommate, embodies the lure of social acceptance yet also embodies a disregard for honesty and principle. Tensions peak as Carrie grapples with her loyalties and ultimately faces dire consequences for her choices, culminating in a crucial lesson about truth, forgiveness, and the significance of maintaining one’s values. Through their trials, the girls learn valuable lessons about friendship, integrity, and self-identity, making the book both an entertaining and educational read for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The School-Girls in Number 40; or, Principle Put to the Test |
| Alternate Title | The School-Girls in Number Forty; or, Principle Put to the Test |
| Original Publication | United States: American Sunday-School Union, 1859. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66034 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66034-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 445 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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