The Fortunes of Philippa

The Fortunes of Philippa
Author: Angela Brazil
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2023-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

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The Fortunes of Philippa A School Story

The Fortunes of Philippa A School Story
Author: Angela Brazil
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2024-01-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9361423177

"The Fortunes of Philippa: A School Story" by Angela Brazil is a captivating children's literature work that invites readers into the vibrant world of a British boarding school. As a distinguished British author, Brazil skillfully crafts a narrative brimming with schoolgirl adventures, friendship tales, and academic challenges. Set within the immersive backdrop of a boarding school, the novel follows Philippa, a girl protagonist, through the highs and lows of adolescent experiences. Amidst the bustling educational settings, readers are treated to a compelling coming-of-age narrative that explores the complexities of school life. Brazil's vivid portrayal of schoolgirl friendships and the intricacies of academic challenges captures the essence of school life with authenticity and charm. From Philippa's adventurous escapades to the heartwarming bonds formed with her peers, the novel offers readers a poignant glimpse into the transformative power of friendship and education. As Philippa navigates the ups and downs of her school life, readers are drawn into a world of laughter, camaraderie, and personal growth. "The Fortunes of Philippa" stands as a timeless testament to Brazil's talent for capturing the essence of adolescence, making it a cherished addition to children's literature that continues to enchant readers of all ages.

A Pair of Schoolgirls - A School Story

A Pair of Schoolgirls - A School Story
Author: Angela Brazil
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2018-03-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1528781414

“A Pair of Schoolgirls” is a 1912 fictional story by English author Angela Brazil. It follows the story of Dorothy and the trails she faces being a young girl at an all-girls day school in England. Another entertaining and beautifully-illustrated school girls' tale by one of the creators of the genre, this book is highly recommended for young girls and lovers of the schoolgirl fiction genre, and it is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed others works by this author. Angela Brazil (1868 – 1947) was an English author most famous for being one of the first writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories". Her stories were presented from the characters' point of view and were written primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. During the first half of the 20th century, Brazil published nearly 50 such books, with the vast majority being set in English boarding schools. Brazil's work had a significant influence on changing the nature of fiction for girls. Her charters were chiefly young females, active, independent, and aware. Brazil's books were often considered to be immoral and deviant, leading to their being burned or banned by many Headteachers in girls schools across Britain. Other notable works by this author include: “The School in the Forest” (1944), “Three Terms at Uplands” (1945), “The School on the Loch” (1946). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

From Morality to Mayhem

From Morality to Mayhem
Author: Julian Lovelock
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2018-10-25
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0718847725

The stories we read as children are the ones that stay with us the longest, and from the nineteenth century until the 1950s stories about schools held a particular fascination. Many will remember the goings-on at such earnest establishments as Tom Brown's Rugby, St Dominic's, Greyfriars, the Chalet School, Malory Towers and Linbury Court. In the second part of the twentieth century, with more liberal social attitudes and the advent of secondary education for all, these moral tales lost their appeal and the school story very nearly died out. More recently, however, a new generation of compromised schoolboy and schoolgirl heroes - Pennington, Tyke Tiler, Harry Potter and Millie Roads - have given it a new and challenging relevance. Focusing mainly on novels written for young people, From Morality to Mayhem charts the fall and rise of the school story, from the grim accounts of Victorian times to the magic and mayhem of our own age. In doing so it considers how fictional schools not only reflect but sometimes influence real life. This captivating study will appeal to those interested in children's literature and education, both students and the general reader, taking us on a not altogether comfortable trip down memory lane.

Childhood in Edwardian Fiction

Childhood in Edwardian Fiction
Author: A. Gavin
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2008-12-17
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0230595138

The first book-length look at childhood in Edwardian fiction, this book challenges assumptions that the Edwardian period was simply a continuation of the Victorian or the start of the Modern. Exploring both classics and popular fiction, the authors provide a a compelling picture of the Edwardian fictional cult of childhood.

The Third Class at Miss Kaye's - A School Story

The Third Class at Miss Kaye's - A School Story
Author: Angela Brazil
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2018-03-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1528781392

“The Third Class at Miss Kaye'” is a classic girls' story by English author Angela Brazil. Much like the majority of Brazil's work, the story is set in a traditional English girls' boarding school and follows the vicissitudes and triumphs of one of its young attendees—in this case, Sylvia. A wonderfully-entertaining and charming tale, “The Third Class at Miss Kaye's” is ideal for young girls and those with an interest in the origins and evolution of “schoolgirls' literature”. Angela Brazil (1868 – 1947) was an English author most famous for being one of the first writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories". Her stories were presented from the characters' point of view and were written primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. During the first half of the 20th century, Brazil published nearly 50 such books, with the vast majority being set in English boarding schools. Brazil's work had a significant influence on changing the nature of fiction for girls. Her charters were chiefly young females, active, independent, and aware. Brazil's books were often considered to be immoral and deviant, leading to their being burned or banned by many Headteachers in girls schools across Britain. Other notable works by this author include: “The School in the Forest” (1944), “Three Terms at Uplands” (1945), “The School on the Loch” (1946). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

The Fortunes of Philippa

The Fortunes of Philippa
Author: Brazil Angela
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2016-06-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781318983940

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

A Fourth Form Friendship - A School Story

A Fourth Form Friendship - A School Story
Author: Angela Brazil
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2018-03-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1528781406

This is the story of Aldred Laurence, an attractive and bright fourteen-year-old girl who has just joined a new school called Birkwood grange. Determined to win over her new peers, she becomes friends with the popular Mabel Farrington. However, she is mistakenly credited with a brave deed and, after not confessing, is confronted with a series of tricky situations. Angela Brazil (1868 – 1947) was an English author most famous for being one of the first writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories". Her stories were presented from the characters' point of view and were written primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. During the first half of the 20th century, Brazil published nearly 50 such books, with the vast majority being set in English boarding schools. Brazil's work had a significant influence on changing the nature of fiction for girls. Her charters were chiefly young females, active, independent, and aware. Brazil's books were often considered to be immoral and deviant, leading to their being burned or banned by many Headteachers in girls schools across Britain. Other notable works by this author include: “The School in the Forest” (1944), “Three Terms at Uplands” (1945), “The School on the Loch” (1946). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Empire in British Girls' Literature and Culture

Empire in British Girls' Literature and Culture
Author: M. Smith
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2011-07-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0230308120

While the gender and age of the girl may seem to remove her from any significant contribution to empire, this book provides both a new perspective on familiar girls' literature, and the first detailed examination of lesser-known fiction relating the emergence of fictional girl adventurers, castaways and 'ripping' schoolgirls to the British Empire.

The Youngest Girl in the Fifth

The Youngest Girl in the Fifth
Author: Angela Brazil
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2019-11-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"The Youngest Girl in the Fifth" is a book from an era when school girls actually tried to be moral and ethical and when it wasn't a subject of ridicule to try to be honest and work hard. It is a charming school story about a girl suddenly promoted to the fifth grade in the middle of the year. The author describes her feelings towards the situation, her hopes, fears, conflicts, and adventures in the new life.