A review by samanthawattam
The Head Girl of the Chalet School by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

With the marriage of Madge Bettany, their headmistress to Dr Russell the Chalet School has a new head Mademoiselle Lapâttre and a new head girl Grizel who struggles with the responsibility and her impulsive nature - will she rise to the challenge and build the character that the teachers think she is capable of?  Joey misses her sister but there are always plenty of adventures to be had. 

 

I love the wide range of personalities, ages, cultures, languages and experiences that are exhibited amongst the girls.  The Chalet School is about growing up and all the tumultuous emotions that young girls experience and display.  I also love the fact that the girls are all encouraged to talk about careers and going on to further study, the school isn’t a finishing school for young girls coming out into society the school is about learning and development which is lovely to read in a book published in 1928. 

 

I highly recommend entering and reading the world of the Chalet School.