A very Naughty Girl by L.T. Meade
The novel revolves around a young girl who is sent to boarding school after being expelled from several previous institutions due to her misbehavior. She struggles with authority and discipline, often clashing with the strict headmistress of the school. The story explores themes of rebellion, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1895 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Coming-of-Age · 31 chapters · 119,467 words
First lines
It was a day of great excitement, and Audrey Wynford stood by her schoolroom window and looked out. She was a tall girl of sixteen, with her hair hanging in a long, fair plait down her back. She stood with her hands folded behind her and an expectant expression on her face.
Up the avenue a stream of people were coming. Some came in cabs, some on bicycles; some walked. They all turned in the direction of the front entrance, and Audrey heard their voices rising and falling as they entered the house, walked down the hall, and disappeared into some region at the other end.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Fiction, Humor
- Length: 119,467 words
- Structure: 31 chapters, 2,699 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and characters relatable to children.
- Adventure — The plot includes elements of adventure, showcasing the protagonist's mischievous escapades.
- Coming-of-Age — The narrative explores the growth and development of the main character, typical of coming-of-age stories.
- Fiction — The work is a fictional narrative, presenting imaginative scenarios and characters.
Tags
Girls' School Story · Victorian Era Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Social Commentary · Moral Education · Naughty Girl Trope · Reform School · Female Protagonist · Juvenile Delinquency · Class Conflict · Social Hierarchy · Morality Tale
Contents
- Sylvia and Audrey
- Arrival of Evelyn
- The Cradle Life of Wild Eve
- "I Draw the Line at Uncle Ned."
- Frank's Eyes
- The Hungry Girl
- Staying to Dinner
- Evening-Dress
- Breakfast in Bed
- Jasper was to Go
- "I Cannot Alter my Plans."
- Hunger
- Jasper to the Rescue
- Change of Plans
- School
- Sylvia's Drive
- The Fall in the Snow
- A Red Gipsy Cloak
- "why did you do it?"
- "not Good nor Honorable."
- The Torn Book
- "Stick to your Colors, Evelyn."
- One Week of Grace
- "who is E. W.?"
- Uncle Edward
- Tangles
- The Strange Visitor in the Back Bedroom
- The Room with the Light that Flickered
- What Could it Mean?
- The Loaded Gun
- For Uncle Edward's Sake