The Rebel of the School
The story revolves around a young girl who is expelled from school for her rebellious behavior and decides to take revenge on the institution that wronged her. She begins by spreading rumors and causing trouble among her former classmates, but soon escalates her actions to more destructive measures.
As she continues down this path of revenge, she attracts the attention of a wealthy patron who sees potential in her and offers to help her gain an education and a better life. However, the girl's desire for revenge ultimately consumes her, leading to tragic consequences.
The novel explores themes of rebellion, class struggle, and the consequences of one's actions, raising questions about the nature of morality and the impact of our choices on ourselves and others.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1890 · Genre: Children's Literature, School Story, Adventure · 29 chapters
Contents
- Sent to Coventry!
- High Life and Low Life
- The Wild Irish Girl
- The Home-Sick and the Rebellious
- Wit and Genius: the Plan Propounded
- The Poor Tired One
- The Queen and her Secret Society
- The Box from Dublin and its Treasures
- Conscience and Difficulties
- The Wild Irish Girls' Society is Started
- The Blouse and the Robbery
- Tom Hopkins and his Way with Aunt Church
- Aunt Church at Dinner and the Consequences Thereof
- Ruth Resigns the Premiership
- The Scholarship: Trouble is Brewing
- Kathleen Takes Ruth to Town
- Miss Katie o'Flynn and her Niece
- Susy Hopkins Persuades Aunt Church
- Ruth's Troubles and Susy's Preparations
- The Governors of the School Examine Ruth
- The Society Meets at Mrs. Church's Cottage
- Ruth's Hard Choice: she Consults her Grandfather
- Ruth will not Betray Kathleen
- Kathleen and Grandfather Craven
- Kathleen has a Good Time in London
- The Right Side of the Ledger
- After the Fun Comes the Deluge
- Who was the Ringleader?
- End of the Great Rebellion
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