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The Jolliest Term on Record: A Story of School Life

By Angela Brazil

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Two sisters leave their attic art studio and find themselves in a boarding school, navigating friendships, rivalries, and artistic pursuits when their parents embark on an unexpected trip to Australia.

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2010-10-20
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Summary

"The Jolliest Term on Record: A Story of School Life" by Angela Brazil is a heartwarming story about two sisters, Katrine and Gwethyn Marsden, who find themselves thrust into the unfamiliar world of Aireyholme boarding school when their parents embark on a trip to Australia. The narrative follows their journey as they navigate the trials and joys of school life, from forming new friendships and facing unexpected rivalries to pursuing their passion for art in a stimulating environment that promises a mix of challenges and exciting experiences. Starting in the attic, viewers learn that Katrine and Gwethyn are a bit concerned to return to school life, but eventually warm up to it.

About the Author

Angela Brazil was one of the first British writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories", written from the characters' point of view and intended primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. In the first half of the 20th century she published nearly 50 books of girls' fiction, the vast majority being boarding school stories. She also published numerous short stories in magazines.

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