Honor Bright: A Story for Girls

"Honor Bright: A Story for Girls" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a heartfelt narrative about a young orphan, Honor Bright, whose life transforms when she moves to a Swiss school following the death of her parents. The story follows Honor, a reflective twelve-year-old, as she deals with her grief and attempts to form new friendships while living away from everything she knew. Readers see her navigating the challenges of adolescence in a foreign land under the guidance of instructors and the companionship of her novel acquaintances at the Pension Madeleine. Through these experiences, Honor's development into her new identity in the face of loss is the focus, promising a journey filled with both sadness and the hope for a brighter future.