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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a semi-autobiographical story about a lovable yet scatterbrained, irresponsible schoolgirl named Nancy Lee. The story is set in a boarding school, where girls are expected to work hard and follow rules in a bid to prepare for adulthood. However, 15-year old Nancy Lee struggles to acclimatize to this organized and structured life. Touched by Nancy's troubles and compassionate nature, the headmistress takes an interest in her. She implores Nancy and her fellow students to be helpful to all the girls, especially the new ones. Moved by this request, our protagonist decides to take a keen interest in her new schoolmate, a day pupil named Annetta Lester. As Nancy interacts more with Annetta, she discovers the contrast in their lives. While Nancy Lee enjoys school and all the benefits that come with it, Annetta Lester struggles with house chores, taking care of her mother, and assisting the family's maid. Despite their differences, the two girls grow fond of each other. By sharing their lives and experiences, they learn the true meaning of friendship and help each other grow. The story also touches on the theme of war and the impact it has on the community. This book is a heart-warming story about friendship, responsibility, and the challenges of growing up, showing that friends often find each other in unexpected places, through shared laughter, and a willingness to help each other. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331658634_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331658634
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331658634
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)