The Corner House Girls at School

"The Corner House Girls at School" by Grace Brooks Hill is a story about the Kenway sisters—Ruth, Agnes, Tess, and Dot—as they start attending a new school. The book looks at themes of friendship, family, and the ups and downs of growing up. As the story begins, the Kenway sisters are getting used to life in the old Corner House. There is a lot of excitement about the start of the school year, especially when Agnes ends up in funny situations, like getting a goat named Billy Bumps. The book also shows the beginning of a special friendship between the girls and a boy named Neale, who seems to have a hidden history. Light and fun conversations mix with moments that show the personality of each character, as they support each other through the challenges of childhood to set up the start of future journeys.