Head of the Lower School

"Head of the Lower School" by Dorothea Moore is a compelling story set in the early 1900s about Joey Graham, a bright girl from a small village who wins a scholarship to Redlands College. Leaving behind her family and the familiar comfort of her past, Joey faces the daunting task of adapting to a completely different world. The story follows her as she courageously confronts the challenges of a prestigious school and explores themes of family, memory, and personal growth amid the backdrop of grief and new beginnings. The narrative begins with Joey, filled with hope and trepidation, bidding farewell to her siblings, establishing a strong emotional foundation for her journey of self-discovery in a competitive and unfamiliar environment.