Barbara in Brittany

"Barbara in Brittany" by E. A. Gillie is a story set in the early 1900s about a girl named Barbara whose life takes an exciting turn when her Aunt Anne arrives, bringing with her a stern approach to raising children, which is different than Barbara's own gentle ways with her siblings. As Barbara deals with the chaos of her home and differences with her aunt, she gets ready for a big trip to France, where she anticipates the many challenges and changes that will help her learn about herself and grow as a person. The novel begins by showing Barbara's busy home life, her relationships with her family, and the initial clash in opinions when Aunt Anne comes to stay, setting the scene for Barbara to show her strength and develop as she gets ready to see France.