Betty Wales, Sophomore: A Story For Girls

By Margaret Warde and Edith K. Dunton

Book Overview

A spark of girlhood, a season of growth, and a tale that honours every stepping stone along the way. Betty Wales, Sophomore opens a window onto early twentieth-century school life with honesty, warmth, and quiet modernity. This juvenile fiction classic follows a thoughtful young heroine through friendships, classwork, and small dramas that illuminate growing up. It is a compelling school life novel framed by a distinctly American setting, where moments of moral reflection and courage shape character as surely as examinations shape grades. The story offers coming of age moments that feel intimate, while exploring enduring themes of female friendship, responsibility, and resilience. The tone blends accessible storytelling with literary reverence, inviting both casual readers and classic-literature collectors to linger on every page. Historically, the work sits among alcott era classics and girlhood literature companions, offering a rare window into the era's attitudes and ideals. Its enduring appeal lies in the clarity of its observations and the universality of its sentiment, making it a valuable touchstone for classroom study and personal reading alike. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This is a book that invites readers to meet adolescence with grace, wit, and a sense of shared womanhood.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354844227
• ISBN13: 9789354844225
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"