Miss Ashton's New Pupil: A School Girl's Story: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Miss Ashton's New Pupil: A School Girl's Story is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Robbins, Sarah Stuart (1817–1910).
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"Miss Ashton's New Pupil: A School Girl's Story" by Sarah Stuart Robbins is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Marion Parke, a young girl from a Western missionary family, as she arrives at Montrose Academy for her education. The narrative explores her experiences, the challenges of adjusting to a new environment, and her interactions with fellow students and teachers. At the start of the book, we meet Miss Ashton, the principal of Montrose Academy, who has just received a letter from Marion's mother requesting that she be admitted to the school. Miss Ashton expresses concern about accommodating Marion, as the academy is at full capacity. Marion eventually arrives a week late and feels overwhelmed by her new surroundings but is welcomed by the friendly students and teachers. As she tries to navigate her studies and relationships, the story highlights the themes of friendship, personal growth, and the quest for identity amidst the backdrop of a boarding school. The opening chapters set the stage for Marion's journey, introducing key characters and the dynamics of school life that she must adapt to.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Miss Ashton's New Pupil: A School Girl's Story
- Author credits: Robbins, Sarah Stuart (1817–1910)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Missionaries -- Juvenile fiction
- Sick -- Juvenile fiction
- Students -- Juvenile fiction
- Teacher-student relationships -- Juvenile fiction
- Young women -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: History - Schools & Universities
- Category: Novels
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