| Author |
Meade, L. T., 1854-1914 |
| Title |
A Bunch of Cherries: A Story of Cherry Court School
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"A Bunch of Cherries: A Story of Cherry Court School" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story revolves around the lives of young girls at Cherry Court School, particularly focusing on the protagonist, Kitty Sharston, as she navigates challenges and friendships in her educational environment. Central to the narrative is the upcoming Cherry Feast and the competition for a prestigious scholarship that serves as a pivotal moment for Kitty and her peers. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Cherry Court School, an old-fashioned institution run by the beloved Mrs. Clavering, nestled within beautiful cherry gardens that the girls eagerly anticipate celebrating during the annual Cherry Feast. As the opening unfolds, we meet Kitty, who is grappling with emotional turmoil after receiving news of her father's impending departure to India and the uncertainty of her own future education due to financial troubles. The chapter creatively sets up the camaraderie and rivalries among the girls while foreshadowing the competitive spirit surrounding the scholarship that could secure Kitty’s future at the school. The stakes are raised as Kitty’s determined spirit clashes with her struggles, laying the groundwork for the exciting events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28564 |
| Release Date |
Apr 12, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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