
BLACKIE & SON LIMITED 50 Old Bailey, London 17 Stanhope Street, Glasgow - BLACKIE & SON (INDIA) LIMITED Warwick House, Fort Street, Bombay - BLACKIE & SON (CANADA) LIMITED 1118 Bay Street, Toronto
By Angela Brazil
Printed in Great Britain by Blackie & Son, Ltd., Glasgow
Illustrations
LOYAL TO THE SCHOOL
CHAPTER I New Lamps
CHAPTER II The Oldest Pupil
CHAPTER III Lotus Blooms
CHAPTER IV An Upheaval
CHAPTER V Lesbia Burns her Boats
In the bustling corridors of Kingfield High, a lively group of girls sparks a debate that sets the tone for a term of discovery and mischief. Kathleen Wilcox, bold and opinionated, challenges the school’s old‑fashioned routines, while the steady Lesbia Ferrars balances tradition with a hint of rebellion. Their banter draws in classmates Etta, Phillis and Calla, each bringing a distinct perspective on homework, clubs, and the promise of a more exciting curriculum.
As the new school year unfolds, the friends navigate secret societies, spirited lectures, and the occasional clash with teachers, all while learning what loyalty to their school truly means. Angela Brazil paints the everyday thrills of boarding‑school life—late‑night lanterns, impromptu performances, and the quiet moments that forge lasting bonds. Listeners will feel the optimism and camaraderie of teenage girls striving to leave their mark on a world that often underestimates them.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (352K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-04-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1947
A pioneer of the school story for girls, she helped turn the genre into lively, character-driven entertainment. Her hugely popular books followed friendships, rivalries, secrets, and scrapes in boarding schools and classrooms.
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