
Brenda's Ward - A Sequel to "Amy in Acadia" - By Helen Leah Reed - Author of "The Brenda Books," "Irma and Nap," "Amy in Acadia," etc. - Illustrated from Drawings by Frank T. Merrill - Boston Little, Brown, and Company 1906 - Copyright, 1906, By Little, Brown, and Company. - All rights reserved - Published October, 1906 - THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Brenda's Ward
CHAPTER I - A NEW HOME
CHAPTER II - A STRANGE MEETING
CHAPTER III - PRISCILLA'S PRIDE
CHAPTER IV - CHANGES
CHAPTER V - ANOTHER PARTING
CHAPTER VI - ANGELINA'S COUP
CHAPTER VII - A DROP OF INK
Brenda arrives at a spacious Boston home, trying to reconcile the comfort of her new surroundings with the lingering feeling of being forever sixteen. Her friend Martine, ever playful, teases her about age and propriety, turning the hallway into a stage for gentle banter and mirrored reflections that hint at both youth and maturity. Their conversation sets a warm, slightly mischievous tone, inviting listeners into a world where the boundaries between caretaker and companion are delightfully blurred.
Soon after, a bright‑spirited girl named Angelina appears, poised to assist while a family member is away. Her flamboyant pink satin gown and eager gestures bring a fresh burst of energy to the household, prompting both curiosity and gentle caution from Brenda and Martine. As the characters navigate daily chores, elocution lessons, and the subtle politics of a bustling home, listeners are drawn into a charming portrait of friendship, responsibility, and the small adventures that make a new house feel like a true home.
Full title
Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia'
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (449K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Heather Clark, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2011-05-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1926
A Canadian-born American writer, essayist, and philanthropist, she is best remembered for lively historical stories for girls, including the popular Brenda books. Her work mixed entertainment with a strong interest in education, travel, and public life.
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