Brenda, Her School And Her Club - Couverture souple

Reed, Helen Leah

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9371133406 ISBN 13 : 9789371133401

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Brenda, her school and her club begins with a young girl s internal conflict as she anticipates the arrival of a cousin who might disrupt the familiar comfort of her closest friendships. Brenda s bravado masks an emerging insecurity, and her sarcastic remarks about Julia reveal more than just annoyance they expose the quiet fear of losing her place within her social circle. Through conversations with her companions and moments of private reflection, Brenda s character unfolds as both strong-willed and uncertain. The setting of school life, paired with the nuances of adolescent loyalty and rivalry, highlights the fragile balance of identity and belonging. The interactions within Brenda s friend group underscore the unspoken rules of inclusion and exclusion, as well as the emotional risks of change. The early chapters trace Brenda s efforts to maintain control over her world while simultaneously sensing that things may shift despite her resistance. This subtle tension between appearance and feeling sets the tone for a story that examines the quiet emotional struggles of youth within a world of shifting relationships and emerging self-awareness.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Helen Leah Reed was born in Saint John, Canada, and became an American author known for her historical fiction and educational writing aimed at young readers. After moving to the United States, she pursued an active literary and philanthropic life. Reed contributed essays and poetry to periodicals, showcasing her broad intellectual interests and commitment to literature. She became best known for her historical novels for girls, which blended engaging narratives with accurate historical detail. These works often featured young female protagonists navigating pivotal moments in history, encouraging both imagination and a deeper understanding of the past. Reed also wrote a novel and a collection of poems that reflected her interest in moral development and character building. Deeply invested in the role of education, she supported philanthropic efforts to expand access to learning, especially for girls. Her writings were part of a broader movement in early 20th-century literature to create purposeful stories that combined entertainment with values. Helen Leah Reed died on July 21, 1926, in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Joseph Reed and Mary Leah, and her contributions to historical fiction and girls education have secured her a lasting place in American literary history.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9371133406
• ISBN 13: 9789371133401
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 202
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• Personne responsable: non disponible