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Hello! You’ll find book reviews here of everyone from Angela Brazil to Tyra Banks, alongside deep dives on the girls’ boarding school story and the world of literature and libraries. I hope you enjoy what you find!
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An introduction to Children's Literature by Peter Hunt
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“With love, me”
The Chalet School and Jo : Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
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The Other Way Round : Judith Kerr
In pursuit of perfection
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit : Judith Kerr
Adrienne and the Chalet School : Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
The Treasure House : Linda Newbery
Althea Joins the Chalet School : Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
Under My Hat : ed. Jonathan Strahan
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The Adventures of Tommy
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Identifying geniuses in children’s literature
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Gendered books in children’s literature
Maus : Art Spiegelman
Kiss the Dust : Elizabeth Laird
Killing Honour : Bali Rai
Redheads at the Chalet School : Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
Mezolith : Ben Haggarty & Adam Brockbank
Vern and Lettuce : Sarah McIntyre
The Cello : James Riordan
Gay Lambert at the Chalet School : Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
Fashionistas : Irina – Sarra Manning
Why read? The School Story
Neighbourhood Witch : Mary Hooper
The Chalet School and Sickness
Fashionistas – Laura : Sarra Manning
Eustacia Goes to the Chalet School : Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
The Paladin Prophecy : Mark Frost
Location, location, location
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