This edition had all images removed.

Title: Tom and Some Other Girls: A Public School Story

Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "Tom and Some Other Girls: A Public School Story" by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Rhoda Chester, who has been raised in comfort by wealthy parents but is now being sent to a boarding school to have new experiences and find her place among peers. As Rhoda navigates her new environment, she faces challenges connected to fitting in, overworking for exams, and understanding new friendships. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Rhoda's transition from home to school after her governess's departure prompts her father to send her away. The opening reveals the dynamics within the Chester family as they discuss Rhoda's education, with her mother expressing reluctance at the separation. Rhoda, however, is eager to embrace the change and is eventually sent to Hurst Manor, a school of her choice. The narrative quickly establishes her character as ambitious and spirited, showcasing her dreams of excelling in a new setting despite the initial challenges she faces with the school's customs, like conforming to the dress code and the strict social hierarchy. These early chapters promise a tale of growth, self-discovery, and adjusting to the trials of school life, capturing the essence of adolescence in a competitive environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs., 1857-1917

Illustrator: Tarrant, Percy, 1855-1934

EBook No.: 21102

Published: Apr 16, 2007

Downloads: 406

Language: English

Subject: Schools -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Tom and Some Other Girls: A Public School Story

Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "Tom and Some Other Girls: A Public School Story" by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Rhoda Chester, who has been raised in comfort by wealthy parents but is now being sent to a boarding school to have new experiences and find her place among peers. As Rhoda navigates her new environment, she faces challenges connected to fitting in, overworking for exams, and understanding new friendships. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Rhoda's transition from home to school after her governess's departure prompts her father to send her away. The opening reveals the dynamics within the Chester family as they discuss Rhoda's education, with her mother expressing reluctance at the separation. Rhoda, however, is eager to embrace the change and is eventually sent to Hurst Manor, a school of her choice. The narrative quickly establishes her character as ambitious and spirited, showcasing her dreams of excelling in a new setting despite the initial challenges she faces with the school's customs, like conforming to the dress code and the strict social hierarchy. These early chapters promise a tale of growth, self-discovery, and adjusting to the trials of school life, capturing the essence of adolescence in a competitive environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs., 1857-1917

Illustrator: Tarrant, Percy, 1855-1934

EBook No.: 21102

Published: Apr 16, 2007

Downloads: 406

Language: English

Subject: Schools -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.