Betty at St. Benedick's : A school story for girls by Ethel Talbot
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"Betty at St. Benedick's: A School Story for Girls" by Ethel Talbot is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Betty Carlyle, who embarks on an emotional journey as she transitions into life at St. Benedick's, a girls' school. The narrative captures themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the challenges of adjusting to a new environment, all seen through the eyes of Betty and
her experiences with her new companions. The beginning of the book introduces Betty as she departs from her family, feeling both excitement and apprehension about starting school. Her journey is marked by a sense of loneliness and homesickness, as she contemplates her responsibilities at home and fears that she may not fit in with her peers. As she arrives at St. Benedick's, she is greeted by older girls and experiences feelings of shyness and bewilderment in this new setting. However, the warmth and kindness of her new friends, including Sybil and Gerry, offer glimpses of hope. Betty soon learns about the school's traditions and the camaraderie shared among the girls, paving the way for her character development and adaptation to her new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Talbot, Ethel, 1880-1944 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Cowham, Hilda, 1873-1964 |
| Title | Betty at St. Benedick's : A school story for girls |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd., 1924. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girl Guides -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71201 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71201-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2023 |
| Last Update | Aug 6, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 403 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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