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apdurning's review
I've had two (2 in 1) Chalet school books for years. The first two stories and then a two in one set when the main characters from the first books are adults.
This book introduces one of only two characters which aren't reformed by the chalet girls during the series, but nothing much happens in this book specifically.
This book introduces one of only two characters which aren't reformed by the chalet girls during the series, but nothing much happens in this book specifically.
spectacledbear's review
4.0
I have no recollection of reading this before. Which may be because, in some ways, it feels as though nothing happens in this book.
That's not true, of course: Thekla arrives - a 'high-born Prussian' who is snooty as all-get-out and offends absolutely everyone with her classist attitudes; the Quintet unsuccessful try to fix the school clock; and Evadne blows up the chemistry lab. And that's without mentioning the snow storm, the 'tableaux' in Madge's living room, and the Christmas show. Despite all of that going on, this feels like a fairly quiet episode in the Chalet School's history.
A thoroughly enjoyable read, with some very amusing sections.
That's not true, of course: Thekla arrives - a 'high-born Prussian' who is snooty as all-get-out and offends absolutely everyone with her classist attitudes; the Quintet unsuccessful try to fix the school clock; and Evadne blows up the chemistry lab. And that's without mentioning the snow storm, the 'tableaux' in Madge's living room, and the Christmas show. Despite all of that going on, this feels like a fairly quiet episode in the Chalet School's history.
A thoroughly enjoyable read, with some very amusing sections.
celiaedf12's review
3.0
In the 9th book, we are introduced to Thekla, a Prussian girl who considers herself to be superior to many of the other girls at the school (given that they are the "daughters of shopkeepers"). Most of the story revolves around Thekla's dreadfulness, although we have the usual mishaps (Evadne blows up the science lab, Cornelia falls down a pit). After an accident at the staff party, Thekla has a talking to and becomes more resigned to her position at the school - she's even given a minor part in the Christmas play - but we're left to wonder how long this will last.
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