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Angela Brazil's "The Madcap of the School" is a fantastic exploration of life at a traditional English girls' boarding school as shown through the eyes of one of its bright young attendants. Set to the backdrop of World War I, it follows the experiences of Raymonde and her friends... 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

This Book "The Madcap of the School" 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... 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 popular... 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

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

"Here they are " "Not really " "It is, I tell you " "Jubilate You're right, old sport Scooterons-nous this very sec Quick Hurry Stir your old bones, can't you?" The two girls, who had been standing in the ruined watch-tower that spanned the gateway, tore down the broken... Read Full Overview

"The Madcap of the School" by Angela Brazil is a delightful novel set in a girls' boarding school and centers around the adventures of its vivacious and spirited protagonist, Mabel Ross. The story is a coming-of-age tale that explores friendship, loyalty, and the ups and downs... Read Full Overview

The Madcap of the School by Angela Brazil is a captivating and delightful story that takes readers into the vibrant world of an English boarding school for girls. Known for her engaging school stories, Angela Brazil masterfully blends humor, adventure, and... Read Full Overview

"The Madcap of the School" by Angela Brazil invites readers into the vibrant world of an English boarding school. This classic girls' fiction explores themes of friendship and adventure within the unique setting of a school story. Delve into the experiences of young girls... Read Full Overview