Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School The Merry Doings of the Oakdale Freshmen Girls

"Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School" by Josephine Chase is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story focuses on Grace Harlowe, a spirited and kind-hearted freshman, as she navigates the challenges of high school life alongside her friends and new classmates in Oakdale. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the social dynamics of high school, particularly the rivalry between class leaders. The opening of the book introduces readers to Grace and her friends, who are concerned about the arrival of a new girl, Anne Pierson, who appears shy and unfashionably dressed. Grace's intuitive kindness prompts her to reach out to Anne, contrasting with the cruel treatment she receives from others, notably her rival, Miriam Nesbit. Through a series of school events, including class elections and a basketball team selection, the groundwork is laid for Grace's leadership qualities and her commitment to inclusivity. Early tensions hint at the competitive atmosphere of high school, while Anne's backstory adds an element of depth, alluding to her challenging home life. The friendships and conflicts set the stage for the rest of their high school journey, engaging readers with the promise of drama and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Jessie Graham Flower is a pseudonym for American author Josephine Chase. Born about 1878 in Pennsylvania to Edward H. Chase and Mary Arrner Chase. Chase was the author of the popular Grace Harlowe series of 27 books for girls, written between 1910 and 1924. The books fall into four separate series, including a high school series, college series, Overseas series, and Overland Riders series. Chase died February 8, 1931, in Philadelphia. She never married and was survived by her sister, Edna Chase.