
The Third Class at Miss Kaye's
Illustrations
CHAPTER I A Wet-day Party
CHAPTER II An Important Decision
CHAPTER III The Third Class
CHAPTER IV A First Day at School
CHAPTER V Rivals
CHAPTER VI Squabbles
CHAPTER VII The Story of Mercy Ingledew
CHAPTER VIII All-Hallows Eve and Guy Fawkes
A rainy September afternoon finds the third‑class girls of Miss Kaye’s huddled indoors, turning a soggy garden party into a cozy gathering of stories and whispered wishes. In the warm glow of the morning‑room, a bright‑eyed eleven‑year‑old named Sylvia drifts into the world of medieval chivalry, while the scent of rain on roses drifts through the window, setting a perfect backdrop for new friendships to blossom. The narrative captures the simple joys of school life—shared jokes, a freshly penned letter home, and the nervous excitement of a first‑day adventure.
Soon the girls face the everyday trials of a boarding school: friendly rivalries, secret clubs, and the occasional mischief that keeps the teachers on their toes. Through Sylvia’s eyes, listeners will feel the pulse of classroom chatter, the thrill of a hidden society forming, and the comforting rhythm of school routines that shape a young heart. The story offers a gentle, lively portrait of growing up together, inviting you to relive those treasured school‑yard moments.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (359K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-07-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1947
A pioneering writer of girls’ school stories, she helped turn the genre into lively, character-driven entertainment for young readers. Her books were hugely popular in the early 20th century and left a lasting mark on children’s fiction.
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