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Mary Louise

By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a school filled with secrets, a young girl must clear her family's name while proving her own integrity.

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2004-05-01
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Summary

"Mary Louise" by L. Frank Baum is a story set in Miss Stearne's School for Girls, where fifteen-year-old Mary Louise Burrows grapples with the everyday trials of school life amidst swirling rumors about her grandfather, Colonel Weatherby. As the girls at school become upset with the Principal's new rules, they seek Mary Louise's help, a day student who does not have to subject herself to the new rule. The story centers on Mary Louise's attempts to defend her grandfather's reputation while navigating the complexities of friendship and morality. The narrative unfolds to blend Mary Louise's personal journey with overarching themes of justice and trust, while rumors of her grandfather haunt her school days.

About the Author

Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.

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