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A classic fictional tale of life at an English "all girls" school, Angela Brazil's "The Youngest Girl in the Fifth" follows the travails and triumphs of Gwen, the youngest girl in her year at a traditional boarding school. Charming and entertaining, it is highly recommended for... 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 until the 1960s... Read Full Overview

The Youngest Girl in the Fifth By Angela Brazil Angela Brazil was a notable author of young adults books. She is well known for penning many "schoolgirls" books. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books... Read Full Overview

the youngest girl in the fifth From Angela Brazil

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

"Gwen! Gwen Gascoyne! Gwen! Anybody seen her? I say, have you all gone deaf? Don't you hearme? Where's Gwen? I-want-Gwen-Gascoyne!"The speaker-Ida Bridge-a small, perky, spindle-legged Junior, jumped on to the nearest seat, andraising her shrill voice to its topmost pitch, twice... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"Gwen Gwen Gascoyne Gwen Anybody seen her? I say, have you all gone deaf? Don't you hear me? Where's Gwen? I-want-Gwen-Gascoyne " The speaker-Ida Bridge-a small, perky, spindle-legged Junior, jumped on to the nearest seat, and raising her shrill voice to its topmost pitch,... Read Full Overview

The Youngest Girl in the Fifth By Angela Brazil Angela Brazil was a notable author of young adults books. She is well known for penning many "schoolgirls" books. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books... 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

Step into the enchanting world of "The Youngest Girl in the Fifth: A School Story" by Angela Brazil, where friendships blossom, challenges are faced head-on, and dreams are pursued with unwavering determination. In this delightful tale, readers are introduced to the spirited... Read Full Overview

The Youngest Girl in the Fifth by Angela Brazil is a delightful and classic school story that captures the trials, triumphs, and everyday adventures of a young girl navigating her way through school life. Known for her engaging and relatable tales set in English... Read Full Overview

The Youngest Girl in the Fifth: A School Story, stands as a beacon in the world of books, bridging the gap between past and present. Once considered among the old books, this classic work-like so many forgotten and ancient books-has shaped our understanding of culture and history... 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 until the 1960s... Read Full Overview