Jane Allen, Junior

"Jane Allen, Junior" by Edith Bancroft is a story set in Wellington College, where junior Jane Allen and her friends face the excitement and challenges of a new school year. As the girls gather, eager and slightly nervous, hints emerge of underlying tensions within their group, especially concerning new student Shirley Duncan, who promises to shake things up. The story shows themes of friendship and personal development, as Jane and her circle juggle the pressures of college life and the social complexities that arise with the arrival of new faces and conflicting social expectations. The tone of the book is warm and engaging, capturing both the highs and lows of juvenile experiences, with Jane acting as a central figure in the unfolding drama and the intertwining fates of her peers.