Books with author Angela. Brazil

"There's no doubt about it; we really must economize somehow!" sighed Mrs. Woodward helplessly; with her housekeeping book in one hand; and her bank pass-book in the other; and an array of bills spread out on the table in front of her. "Children; do you hear what I say? The war will make a great difference to our income; and we can't—simply can't—go on living in exactly the old way. The sooner we all realize it the better. I wish I knew where to begin.""Might knock off going to church; and save the money we give in collections!" suggested Percy flippantly. "It must tot up to quite a decent sum in the course of a year; not to mention pew rent!"His mother cast a reproachful glance at him.

This Kindle edition is collection of 6 works of Angela Brazil with more then 12 illustration and active Table of Contents:Works Include:1. The Head Girl2. The Jolliest School Of All3. The Jolliest Term On Record4. The Leader Of The Lower School5. Loyal To The School6. The Luckiest Girl In The SchoolAbout Author:Angela Brazil (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 the first half of the twentieth century she published nearly 50 books of girls' fiction, the vast majority being boarding school stories. She also published numerous short stories in magazines.

She 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 the first half of the twentieth century she published nearly 50 books of girls' fiction, the vast majority being boarding school stories. Her books were commercially successful, were widely read by tween girls, and influential upon their readers[citation needed]. While interest in girls' school stories waned after World War II, her books remained popular until the 1960s. Brazil made a major contribution to changing the nature of fiction for girls. She presented a young female point of view which was active, aware of current issues and independently minded; she recognised adolescence as a time of transition, and accepted girls as having common interests and concerns which could be shared and acted upon. Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.ContentsFor the School Colours (1918)The Third Class at Miss Kaye's (1908)Loyal to the School (1921)A Fortunate Term (1921)A Fourth Form Friendship (1913)The Fortunes of Philippa (1906)The School by the Sea (1914)A harum-scarum schoolgirl (1920)The Madcap of the School (1917)The Jolliest Term on Record (1915)A Pair of Schoolgirls (1912)A Terrible Tomboy (1915)The Head Girl at the Gables (1919)Monitress Merle (1922)The Youngest Girl in the Fifth (1913)The Manor House School (1910)The Luckiest Girl in the School (1922)The Princess of the School (1920)A Popular Schoolgirl (1920)The Jolliest School of All (1922)For the Sake of the School (1915)The Leader of the Lower School (1919)The Nicest Girl in the School (1909)The New Girl at St. Chad's (1912)A Patriotic Schoolgirl (1918)Bosom Friends (1910)The Girls of St. Cyprian's (1914)The Third Class at Miss Kaye's (1908)The story of a clever self-regarding little girl, who, after some spoiling at home, has to fit herself into the life of a healthy modern private school. One of her closest friends is an older girl, whose parentage is wrapped in mystery and pathos, which evoke Sylvia's romantic interest, with practical results. The girl-life at school, the fun as well as the earnest, is admirably depicted in a lively style.A Fourth Form Friendship (1913)When fourteen-year-old Aldred Laurence becomes the new girl at Birkwood Grange she determines to win popularity at any costs and makes friends with Mabel Farrington who has a great following partly because of her appealing personality, and partly because of her impeccable family connections. Through a mistake, Aldred is credited with a brave deed which she has not performed, and fearful of losing her friendship with Mabel, she does not own up. Maintaining her reputation involves Aldred in many awkward complications. How she is led through her friendship to realise that honour is worth more than popularity, and how in the end she retrieves her character, is the purpose of this chronicle.A harum-scarum schoolgirl (1920)Schoolgirl life described vividly and wholesomely, for girls.The Youngest Girl in the Fifth (1913)"A very brightly-written story of schoolgirl character."—Daily Mail.The Manor House School (1910)"One of the best stories for girls we have seen for a long time."—Literary World.The Leader of the Lower School (1919)"Juniors will sympathize with the Lower School at Briarcroft, and rejoice when the new-comer wages her successful battle."—Times.

The Girls of St. Cyprian’s A Tale of School LifeBY ANGELA BRAZILAuthor of “The School by the Sea,” “The Leader of the Lower School,” “The Youngest Girl in the Fifth,” etc. etc.Illustrated by Stanley Davis ContentsCHAPTER 1. The United Schools AllianceCHAPTER 2. St. Cyprian’s CollegeCHAPTER 3. The Story of a ViolinCHAPTER 4. Concerns VACHAPTER 5. An Advertisement CompetitionCHAPTER 6. A Chance MeetingCHAPTER 7. A School EisteddfodCHAPTER 8. St. Cyprian’s versus TempletonCHAPTER 9. The Students’ ConcertCHAPTER 10. ChangesCHAPTER 11. The TowersCHAPTER 12. At Tiverton KeepCHAPTER 13. A Colonial CousinCHAPTER 14. Mildred’s ChoiceCHAPTER 15. Monitress MildredCHAPTER 16. The Autumn TermCHAPTER 17. The Alliance ExhibitionCHAPTER 18. Twelfth Night RevelsCHAPTER 19. Winter SportsCHAPTER 20. A Musical ScholarshipCHAPTER 21. Harvest

Angela Brazil (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 the first half of the 20th century she published nearly 50 books of girls' fiction, the vast majority being boarding school stories. She also published numerous short stories in magazines. Her 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. They were seen as disruptive and a negative influence on moral standards by some figures in authority during the height of their popularity, and in some cases were banned, or indeed burned, by headmistresses in British girls' schools.

From all around came piteous groans and cries for help, but Miss Sherbourne could see nobody, the broken woodwork cutting her off completely from the rest of the compartment. The baby in her arms was screaming with fright. Fortunately for herself, she preserved presence of mind and a resourceful brain. She did not lose her head in this emergency, and her first idea was to find some means of escape. She stretched out her hand and broke away the pieces of shivered glass till the window beneath her was free; then, still clasping the child, she managed to crawl through the opening on to the line below. So narrow was the space between the ground and the wreckage above her that she was forced to lie flat and writhe herself along. It was a slow and painful progress, and the light was so dim that she could scarcely see, while at any moment she expected to find her way blocked by fallen woodwork. Yet that was her one chance of safety, and at any cost she must persevere. She never knew how far she crawled; to her it seemed miles, though probably it was no greater distance than the length of the carriage: but at last she spied daylight, and, struggling through a hole above her head, she climbed over the ruins of a luggage compartment, and so on to the bank of grass …

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 young girls and those with an interest in early schoolgirls' stories. 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. Other notable works by this author include: “The School in the Forest” (1944), “Three Terms at Uplands” (1945), “The School on the Loch” (1946). Contents include: “The Gascoyne Girls”, “A False Step”, “A Delicate Transaction”, “Trouble in the Fifth”, “A Casting Vote”, “Dick Chambers”, “Gwen Receives a Letter”, “Keeping Christmas”, “A Prodigal”, “A Prize Essay”, 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.

On a certain morning; just a week before[1] Christmas; the little world of school at Chilcombe Hall was awake and stirring at an unusually early hour. Long before the slightest hint of dawn showed in the sky the lamps were lighted in the corridors; maids were scuttling about; bringing in breakfast; and Jones; the gardener; assisted by his eldest boy; a sturdy grinning urchin of twelve; was beginning the process of carrying down piles of hand-bags and hold-alls; and stacking them on a cart which was waiting in the drive outside.