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REVIEW: The Girls of King's Royal
Oct. 6th, 2008 09:23 pmThe Girls of Kings Royal: L. T. Meade. Chambers 1913
My first L. T Meade, and having some idea of her importance in terms of girls' stories, I was very curious about it, but having finished the book, I can't say I was that impressed. I think I was meant to be uplifted by the moral tone, but I was more flummoxed by its silliness than anything and quite the resistant reader.
"Thou wilt not point the wanton toe in my presence." (p 61)
"I have forgotten nothing," she said, "I have given up nothing. Be careful how you treat me. The lion sometimes lies down and sleeps but he awakens with renewed strength. Such is the case with Cora St. John." (p 213)
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My first L. T Meade, and having some idea of her importance in terms of girls' stories, I was very curious about it, but having finished the book, I can't say I was that impressed. I think I was meant to be uplifted by the moral tone, but I was more flummoxed by its silliness than anything and quite the resistant reader.
"Thou wilt not point the wanton toe in my presence." (p 61)
"I have forgotten nothing," she said, "I have given up nothing. Be careful how you treat me. The lion sometimes lies down and sleeps but he awakens with renewed strength. Such is the case with Cora St. John." (p 213)
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