Author: Shirley Foster
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 9780877454939
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Through close readings of these eight North American and British novels, which have had a powerful impact on the development of literature for girls, Foster and Simons consider genres from the domestic myth to the school story, analyze the transgressive figure of the tomboy, and discuss ways in which superficially conventional texts implicitly undermine patterns of patriarchy.
What Katy Read
Author: Shirley Foster
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 9780877454939
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Through close readings of these eight North American and British novels, which have had a powerful impact on the development of literature for girls, Foster and Simons consider genres from the domestic myth to the school story, analyze the transgressive figure of the tomboy, and discuss ways in which superficially conventional texts implicitly undermine patterns of patriarchy.
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 9780877454939
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Through close readings of these eight North American and British novels, which have had a powerful impact on the development of literature for girls, Foster and Simons consider genres from the domestic myth to the school story, analyze the transgressive figure of the tomboy, and discuss ways in which superficially conventional texts implicitly undermine patterns of patriarchy.
The Madcap of the School
Author: Angela Brazil
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528781341
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
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 during the formative years of their life. Highly recommended for young girls and those with an interest in early school girls' fiction. Angela Brazil (1868 – 1947) was an English author most famous for being one of the first writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories". Her stories were presented from the characters' point of view and were written primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. During the first half of the 20th century, Brazil published nearly 50 such books, with the vast majority being set in English boarding schools. Brazil's work had a significant influence on changing the nature of fiction for girls. Her charters were chiefly young females, active, independent, and aware. Brazil's books were often considered to be immoral and deviant, leading to their being burned or banned by many Headteachers in girls schools across Britain. Contents include: “The Mystic Seven”, “The Limberlost”, “Raymonde Explores”, “Fifth-Form Tactics”, “A Midnight Scare”, “The Crystal Gazers”, “The Beano”, “A Week on the Land”, “The Campers”, “Canteen Assistants”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528781341
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
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 during the formative years of their life. Highly recommended for young girls and those with an interest in early school girls' fiction. Angela Brazil (1868 – 1947) was an English author most famous for being one of the first writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories". Her stories were presented from the characters' point of view and were written primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. During the first half of the 20th century, Brazil published nearly 50 such books, with the vast majority being set in English boarding schools. Brazil's work had a significant influence on changing the nature of fiction for girls. Her charters were chiefly young females, active, independent, and aware. Brazil's books were often considered to be immoral and deviant, leading to their being burned or banned by many Headteachers in girls schools across Britain. Contents include: “The Mystic Seven”, “The Limberlost”, “Raymonde Explores”, “Fifth-Form Tactics”, “A Midnight Scare”, “The Crystal Gazers”, “The Beano”, “A Week on the Land”, “The Campers”, “Canteen Assistants”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
The School in Murky Wood
Author: Malcolm Bird
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
ISBN: 9780811805445
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
After the children of Murky Wood go home for the night, monsters take over their school.
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
ISBN: 9780811805445
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
After the children of Murky Wood go home for the night, monsters take over their school.
The Madcap of the School
Author: Angela Brazil
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781986610858
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
The Madcap of the School is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Angela Brazil is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Angela Brazil then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781986610858
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
The Madcap of the School is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Angela Brazil is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Angela Brazil then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.
They Didn't Teach THIS in Worm School!
Author: Simone Lia
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763697699
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
A hungry chicken (who thinks he’s a flamingo) and a quick-thinking worm set off on a madcap adventure — and forge an unlikely friendship. Marcus is a worm, and a bird named Laurence who looks very much like a chicken is about to eat him for breakfast. So what does Marcus do? He strikes up a conversation, of course! But even after talking his way out of being eaten, Marcus’s troubles are just beginning: soon he is clinging to Laurence’s neck as the designated navigator on an absurd journey to Kenya, where his feathered companion dreams of finding happiness with other flamingos like himself. Except Marcus can’t actually read a map, and this bird is clearly not a flamingo. Will Marcus be able to get them both to Africa — or even manage to survive the day? Peppered with kid-friendly illustrations, this is a buddy comedy that will have readers wriggling with laughter.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763697699
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
A hungry chicken (who thinks he’s a flamingo) and a quick-thinking worm set off on a madcap adventure — and forge an unlikely friendship. Marcus is a worm, and a bird named Laurence who looks very much like a chicken is about to eat him for breakfast. So what does Marcus do? He strikes up a conversation, of course! But even after talking his way out of being eaten, Marcus’s troubles are just beginning: soon he is clinging to Laurence’s neck as the designated navigator on an absurd journey to Kenya, where his feathered companion dreams of finding happiness with other flamingos like himself. Except Marcus can’t actually read a map, and this bird is clearly not a flamingo. Will Marcus be able to get them both to Africa — or even manage to survive the day? Peppered with kid-friendly illustrations, this is a buddy comedy that will have readers wriggling with laughter.
Bookseller & Stationer and Office Equipment Journal
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Pages : 932
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The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art
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The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science, Art, and Finance
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Languages : en
Pages : 584
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Category : Literary and political reviews
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The Congregationalist
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Languages : en
Pages : 1710
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Pages : 1710
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