A Adams, Ellinor Davenport 1858-1915 creator Hammond, Gertrude Demain 1862-1952 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Girl of To-day" by Ellinor Davenport Adams is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around siblings Frances and Austin Morland as they return to their new home in the village of Woodend after Frances's time at a prestigious girls' school. The narrative explores their close bond, the dynamics of their new surroundings, and Frances's eagerness to engage with her peers and contribute positively to her new community. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the spirited and healthy fourteen-year-old Frances, who is excited to reunite with her brother Austin after her schooling. We see their affectionate relationship as they tease and support each other during their walk to their new home. As they arrive in Woodend, the narrative hints at Frances’s intention to become an active participant in village life, particularly through her enthusiasm for helping the poor, which suggests themes of altruism and community involvement that will likely unfold as the story progresses. The characters’ interactions and introductions to the villagers set the stage for both personal growth and social responsibility in the context of their new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-09-26 Juliet Sutherland, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: United Kingdom: Blackie & Son, Limited, 1899 Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Charity -- Juvenile fiction PZ United Kingdom: Blackie & Son, Limited, 1899 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66382 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66382 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134530.0 66382