"The New Girl at St. Chad's: A Story of School Life" by Angela Brazil is a story set in the early 1900s about a young Irish girl named Honor Fitzgerald adjusting to life at an English boarding school. The novel follows Honor as she leaves her home in Ireland and arrives at St. Chad's, where she encounters unfamiliar customs and stringent regulations. Despite missing her old life, Honor's strong personality helps her make new friends, most notably a shy young girl named Janie. She learns to navigate the challenges of school life, dealing with both the excitement of making friends and the difficulties of fitting in, as well as overcoming her feelings of sadness. The story tells of her transformation from a naive newcomer into a confident young woman, highlighting themes of friendship, self-discovery, and growing up.
The New Girl at St. Chad's: A Story of School Life
By Angela Brazil
A spirited Irish girl shakes up a traditional English boarding school when she arrives, bringing a dose of individuality and challenging the status quo.
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About the AuthorAngela 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.
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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