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Angela Brazil's School Story Books

Angela Brazil's books were commercially successful, widely read by pre-adolescent girls, and influenced them. Though interest in girls' school stories waned after World War II, her books remained popular until the 1960s... Read Full Overview

Angela Brazil (1868-1947) was the first of the British writers of "modern" School Girls' Stories genre - written from the characters' point of view. Along with her sister Amy, Angela then studied at Heatherley School of Fine Art in London. She was quite late in taking up writing,... Read Full Overview

About the Author- Angela Brazil (pronounced "brazzle") (30 November 1868 - 13 March 1947) 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... Read Full Overview

"If I'd known " groaned Winifred Cranston, otherwise Wendy, with a note of utter tragedy in her usually cheerful voice. "If I'd only known D'you think I'd have come trotting back here with my baggage? Not a bit of it Nothing in this wide world should have dragged me. I'd have... Read Full Overview

"A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl" by Angela Brazil is an engaging and spirited novel that takes readers on a delightful journey into the world of a lively and adventurous young schoolgirl. Set within the context of a boarding school, the story follows the escapades and experiences... Read Full Overview

A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl By Angela Brazil Excerpt ves me spasms " hinnied Magsie. "It's the very image of a village idiot who used to terrify me when I was a kiddie. Don't look at me with those horrid eyes I shall have a fit " "Look here, you mad thing " said Vi. "Can't you... Read Full Overview

"If I'd known " groaned Winifred Cranston, otherwise Wendy, with a note of utter tragedy in her usually cheerful voice. "If I'd only known D'you think I'd have come trotting back here with my baggage? Not a bit of it Nothing in this wide world should have dragged me. I'd have... Read Full Overview

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped... Read Full Overview

Enter the spirited world of "A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl," a classic tale of girls' school life by Angela Brazil. This charming story explores the experiences of young women navigating the challenges and triumphs of boarding school. Through the lens of friendship and shared... Read Full Overview

Enter the spirited world of "A Harum-Scarum Schoolgirl," a classic tale of girls' school life by Angela Brazil. This charming story explores the experiences of young women navigating the challenges and triumphs of boarding school. Through the lens of friendship and shared... Read Full Overview

Angela Brazil's School Story Books

Angela Brazil's books were commercially successful, widely read by pre-adolescent girls, and influenced them. Though interest in girls' school stories waned after World War II, her books remained... Read Full Overview