Author: S Grace Toplis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The girls of Cliff school
Miss Timmins' School for Girls
Author: Nayana Currimbhoy
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062092243
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
“An irresistible novel that hurls forward at breathtaking speed toward an unpredictable climax.” —Thrity Umrigar, bestselling author of The Space Between Us “Beautifully written, atmospheric…contains entire worlds. I couldn’t put it down.” —Gary Shteyngart, bestselling author of Super Sad True Love Story and Absurdistan Miss Timmins’ School for Girls is the truly dazzling debut of a major novelist, Nayana Currimbhoy. Set in India during the monsoon of 1974, it tells the story of a conventional young girl who leaves her cloistered small town home to teach at a remote boarding school run by British Missionaries. Part coming-of-age novel, part suspenseful murder mystery, Miss Timmins’ School for Girls is a brilliant evocation of a colorful time and place—India during the love, drug, and rock ’n’ roll era—complete with the sights, sounds, and music of the period seamlessly woven into the page-turning tale.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062092243
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
“An irresistible novel that hurls forward at breathtaking speed toward an unpredictable climax.” —Thrity Umrigar, bestselling author of The Space Between Us “Beautifully written, atmospheric…contains entire worlds. I couldn’t put it down.” —Gary Shteyngart, bestselling author of Super Sad True Love Story and Absurdistan Miss Timmins’ School for Girls is the truly dazzling debut of a major novelist, Nayana Currimbhoy. Set in India during the monsoon of 1974, it tells the story of a conventional young girl who leaves her cloistered small town home to teach at a remote boarding school run by British Missionaries. Part coming-of-age novel, part suspenseful murder mystery, Miss Timmins’ School for Girls is a brilliant evocation of a colorful time and place—India during the love, drug, and rock ’n’ roll era—complete with the sights, sounds, and music of the period seamlessly woven into the page-turning tale.
The Broken Girls
Author: Simone St. James
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698198484
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
A journalist uncovers the dark secrets of an abandoned boarding school in this chilling suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel. Vermont, 1950. There's a place for the girls whom no one wants—the troublemakers, the illegitimate, the ones too smart for their own good. It's called Idlewild Hall, and local legend says the boarding school is haunted. Four roommates bond over their whispered fears, their friendship blossoming—until one of them mysteriously disappears.... Vermont, 2014. Twenty years ago, journalist Fiona Sheridan's elder sister’s body was found in the overgrown fields near the ruins of Idlewild Hall. And although her sister’s boyfriend was tried and convicted of the murder, Fiona can’t stop revisiting the events, unable to shake the feeling that something was never right about the case. When Fiona discovers that Idlewild Hall is being restored by an anonymous benefactor, she decides to write a story about it. But a shocking discovery during renovations links the loss of her sister to secrets that were meant to stay hidden in the past—and a voice that won’t be silenced....
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698198484
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
A journalist uncovers the dark secrets of an abandoned boarding school in this chilling suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel. Vermont, 1950. There's a place for the girls whom no one wants—the troublemakers, the illegitimate, the ones too smart for their own good. It's called Idlewild Hall, and local legend says the boarding school is haunted. Four roommates bond over their whispered fears, their friendship blossoming—until one of them mysteriously disappears.... Vermont, 2014. Twenty years ago, journalist Fiona Sheridan's elder sister’s body was found in the overgrown fields near the ruins of Idlewild Hall. And although her sister’s boyfriend was tried and convicted of the murder, Fiona can’t stop revisiting the events, unable to shake the feeling that something was never right about the case. When Fiona discovers that Idlewild Hall is being restored by an anonymous benefactor, she decides to write a story about it. But a shocking discovery during renovations links the loss of her sister to secrets that were meant to stay hidden in the past—and a voice that won’t be silenced....
The Bravest Girl in School
Author: Ethel Talbot
Publisher: Alpha Edition
ISBN: 9789355892508
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
Publisher: Alpha Edition
ISBN: 9789355892508
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Secrets of Drearcliff Grange School
Author: Kim Newman
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1781165734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A week after Mother found her sleeping on the ceiling, Amy Thomsett is delivered to her new school, Drearcliff Grange in Somerset. Although it looks like a regular boarding school, Amy learns that Drearcliff girls are special, the daughters of criminal masterminds, outlaw scientists and master magicians. Several of the pupils also have special gifts like Amy’s, and when one of the girls in her dormitory is abducted by a mysterious group in black hoods, Amy forms a secret, superpowered society called the Moth Club to rescue their friend. They soon discover that the Hooded Conspiracy runs through the School, and it's up to the Moth Club to get to the heart of it.
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1781165734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A week after Mother found her sleeping on the ceiling, Amy Thomsett is delivered to her new school, Drearcliff Grange in Somerset. Although it looks like a regular boarding school, Amy learns that Drearcliff girls are special, the daughters of criminal masterminds, outlaw scientists and master magicians. Several of the pupils also have special gifts like Amy’s, and when one of the girls in her dormitory is abducted by a mysterious group in black hoods, Amy forms a secret, superpowered society called the Moth Club to rescue their friend. They soon discover that the Hooded Conspiracy runs through the School, and it's up to the Moth Club to get to the heart of it.
Behind the Gates (Tomorrow Girls #1)
Author: Eva Gray
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545388627
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
In a terrifying future world, four girls must depend on each other if they want to survive.Louisa is nervous about being sent away to a boarding school -- but she’s excited, too. And she has her best friend, Maddie, to keep her company. The girls have to pretend to be twin sisters, which Louisa thinks just adds to the adventure!Country Manor School isn’t all excitement, though. Louisa isn’t sure how she feels about her new roommates: athletic but snobby Rosie and everything’s-a-conspiracy Evelyn. Even Maddie seems different away from home, quiet and worried all the time. Still, Louisa loves CMS -- the survival skills classes, the fresh air. She doesn’t even miss not having a TV, or the internet, or any contact with home. It’s for their own safety, after all. Or is it?
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545388627
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
In a terrifying future world, four girls must depend on each other if they want to survive.Louisa is nervous about being sent away to a boarding school -- but she’s excited, too. And she has her best friend, Maddie, to keep her company. The girls have to pretend to be twin sisters, which Louisa thinks just adds to the adventure!Country Manor School isn’t all excitement, though. Louisa isn’t sure how she feels about her new roommates: athletic but snobby Rosie and everything’s-a-conspiracy Evelyn. Even Maddie seems different away from home, quiet and worried all the time. Still, Louisa loves CMS -- the survival skills classes, the fresh air. She doesn’t even miss not having a TV, or the internet, or any contact with home. It’s for their own safety, after all. Or is it?
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
Author: Lenore Look
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0375849653
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The first book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham. Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything—elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’ s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home, Alvin is a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, just like his dad. With the help of his family, can Alvin take on the outside world without letting his fears get the best of him? “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0375849653
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The first book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham. Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything—elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’ s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home, Alvin is a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, just like his dad. With the help of his family, can Alvin take on the outside world without letting his fears get the best of him? “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post
The Girls' School Year Book
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Endowed public schools (Great Britain)
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Endowed public schools (Great Britain)
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
The Educational Times, and Journal of the College of Preceptors
The Minerval Girl
Author: Vishal samal
Publisher: Shamalson
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The spokeswoman turned her anxious eyes to her younger sister, who was seated kicking her heels on the faded carpet, leaning her chair back and forth as she echoed a French verb in a singing voice. “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered Sybil, picking up her book and speaking in a sad tone. “You gave me a lot to learn, I’m sure, Hailey. Maybe I can’t get it done before tea time. Oh – trouble!” Interrupted by the hallway of a disheveled, dirty-looking maid who broke into the messy room, sans a hood and excited. “What should I do now, Miss Hailey, I would like to know? This is the master bringing the visitor, and if I stay for tea then no scrap of butter in the house.
Publisher: Shamalson
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The spokeswoman turned her anxious eyes to her younger sister, who was seated kicking her heels on the faded carpet, leaning her chair back and forth as she echoed a French verb in a singing voice. “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered Sybil, picking up her book and speaking in a sad tone. “You gave me a lot to learn, I’m sure, Hailey. Maybe I can’t get it done before tea time. Oh – trouble!” Interrupted by the hallway of a disheveled, dirty-looking maid who broke into the messy room, sans a hood and excited. “What should I do now, Miss Hailey, I would like to know? This is the master bringing the visitor, and if I stay for tea then no scrap of butter in the house.