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Douglas, Amanda M.
1831
1916
Douglas, Amanda Minnie
Brooks, Amy
Helen Grant's Schooldays
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"HELEN GRANT'S SCHOOLDAYS" by Amanda M. Douglas is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Helen Grant, a bright and ambitious fourteen-year-old girl who is navigating her schooling, family dynamics, and aspirations for a broader future. The narrative captures Helen's experiences in a rural setting, reflecting themes of education, societal expectations for girls, and the contrast between her dreams and her reality. The beginning of "HELEN GRANT'S SCHOOLDAYS" introduces readers to Helen's school’s closing day, highlighting her academic accomplishments and her aspirations to continue her education despite familial pressures to conform to traditional roles. As Helen reflects on her ambitions, she grapples with the expectations set by her aunt and uncle, who believe that girls like her should learn to work and manage a household instead of pursuing higher education. Through her interactions with family and teachers, Helen's dreams of becoming a teacher and learning about the wider world are established, setting the stage for her struggles and growth throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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Browsing: Fiction
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
Category: Teaching & Education
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