
A bright‑eyed girl named Peggy finds herself thrust into the bustling world of a New England boarding school, where a simple mix‑up with a cousin’s name lands her in a solitary dormitory meant for the proper Miss Montfort. From the moment she stumbles into the principal’s office, her clumsy charm and quick humor turn a nervous introduction into a lively start, setting the tone for a story that celebrates the thrills and embarrassments of growing up away from home.
As Peggy navigates hallway mishaps, new friendships, and the expectations of her teachers, she discovers that a misnamed identity can become a doorway to confidence. The narrative balances gentle comedy with heartfelt moments, offering listeners a vivid portrait of school life, camaraderie, and the small victories that shape a young girl’s sense of self. It’s a warm, engaging tale that captures the spirit of youthful adventure in a lovingly rendered New England setting.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (286K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-05-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1943
A prolific American writer, she brought warmth, wit, and imagination to children's books, poems, and biographies. Her long career produced dozens of works and helped make her a familiar literary voice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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