Angela Brazil

Angela Brazil was a beloved English author born in 1868, renowned for her charming and engaging school stories primarily aimed at young girls. Growing up in a Victorian society, her experiences as a student and her keen observations of the world around her inspired her to create delightful tales that often featured themes of friendship, adventure, and the challenges of growing up. Brazil's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions and relatable characters, making her stories a staple in children's literature during the early 20th century.

With a career spanning several decades, Brazil published numerous novels that captured the imaginations of her readers, inviting them into the halls of boarding schools and the thrill of youthful escapades. Her works have a timeless quality that continues to resonate with audiences today. So, if you're curious to dive into the enchanting world she created, feel free to explore her books in the app and discover the charm of Angela Brazil's storytelling for yourself.

The Fortunes of Philippa

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The Fortunes of Philippa is based on the author's mother, Angelica Brazil, who had grown up in Rio de Janeiro and attended an English boardi…

The Luckiest Girl in the School

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Winona Woodward faces a sudden reversal in family fortunes when she wins a scholarship to Seaton High School. This book by Angela Brazil hel…

Bosom Friends: A Seaside Story

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Two girls with the same name and completely different characteristics visit the seaside and become friends. (Summary by Victoria)Note: Pleas…

A Fourth Form Friendship: A School Story

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When Aldred is sent to Birkwood Grange she meets Mabel Farrington the parlor boarder who up until Aldred came had no best friends. To Aldred…

The Manor House School

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An entertaining story of life in the closed society of a temporarily displaced girls' school. Mystery, intrigue, and humor make this a book …

The Girls of St. Cyprian's

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Another of Brazil's tales of boarding school life. - Summary by Victoria Bell

The Princess of the School

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An exiting story about school life. The story revolves around the lives of schoolgirls at Chilcombe Hall, showcasing their friendships, adve…