
audiobook
by Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams) Champney
Transcriber's Note
WITCH WINNIE.
ELIZABETH W. CHAMPNEY
INTRODUCTION.
WITCH WINNIE.
CHAPTER I. BOARDING-SCHOOL SCRAPES.
CHAPTER II. GUINEVERE'S GOWN.
CHAPTER III. THE PRINCESS.
CHAPTER IV. COURT LIFE.
CHAPTER V. LITTLE PRINCE DEL PARADISO.
In a genteel boarding school where propriety is prized, a tight‑knit group of girls calls themselves the “Amen Corner,” their reputation for strict obedience earning them the best rooms in the stone tower. Their orderly world is jolted when Witch Winnie, a spirited newcomer from the mischievous “Hornets’ Nest,” leaves a playful rhyme on their door, teasing their self‑appointed seriousness. The contrast between Winnie's carefree antics and the Amen Corner’s diligent habits sets the stage for a lively clash of personalities.
As the girls navigate study hours, nightly serenades, and the subtle politics of their headmistress, Winnie's vibrant imagination begins to ripple through the school’s routine. Her wild humor and heartfelt curiosity hint at deeper bonds forming, while the narrative gently weaves in the charitable spirit of the King’s Daughters, suggesting that the true magic may lie beyond the classroom walls. This early part of the story invites listeners into a world of youthful rivalry, budding friendship, and the promise of adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (376K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Patrick Hopkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-12-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1922
Known for spirited stories for young readers and vivid travel writing, this American author turned her experiences abroad into popular fiction that opened faraway places to nineteenth-century readers. She is especially remembered for the "Three Vassar Girls" and "Witch Winnie" books.
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