
A fifteen‑year‑old girl named Page stands on the brink of independence, saying goodbye to the warm, familiar comforts of home on a cold pre‑dawn morning. Her beloved Mammy Susan offers both stern encouragement and tender care, while the ritual of a chilly bath and a mailed‑order uniform mark the last vestiges of childhood. The departure is painted with a mix of nervous excitement and lingering attachment, setting the tone for a journey that feels both daunting and hopeful.
When Page arrives at Gresham Boarding School, the sprawling dormitories and bustling corridors quickly reveal a world far removed from her quiet household. Among the new faces are the mischievous Tucker twins, whose lively spirits promise both camaraderie and inevitable misadventures. As she navigates lessons, strict house rules, and the subtle politics of teenage life, Page discovers that growing up involves learning to balance her own ambitions with the unexpected friendships that form along the way.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (307K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-05-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1913
Best known for lively early-20th-century girls' fiction, this American writer is closely associated with the Molly Brown books and other cheerful school-and-family stories. Her work kept reaching readers even after her death in 1913, when later books continued to appear under her name.
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