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A Terrible Tomboy is a novel that focuses on a spirited girl who challenges traditional gender expectations with her adventurous and mischievous nature. The story follows her as she navigates her love for adventure, often finding herself in situations that test her limits and bring her into conflict with her family. The protagonist, full of energy and spontaneity, enjoys pushing boundaries, but her daring behavior causes concern among those around her. This conflict between seeking adventure and adhering to family expectations sets the stage for her journey of self-discovery. The young girl s recklessness is tempered by her desire for approval, especially from a maternal figure who tries to guide her toward more acceptable conduct. The backdrop of a picturesque location adds depth to the narrative, where the protagonist's escapades unfold against a setting that reflects both her wild spirit and her family bonds. The story ultimately explores the balance between independence and family responsibility, highlighting the personal growth that comes from reconciling one s desires with the expectations placed upon them.

Note biographique

Angela Brazil was born on November 30, 1868, and died on March 13, 1947. She was one of the first British writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories," which were written from the point of view of the characters and were meant more for entertainment than to teach morals. Brazil first started writing when she was 10 years old. She and her close childhood friend Leila Langdale made a magazine based on the children's magazine Little Folks, which Brazil loved at the time. There were riddles, short stories, and poems in the "publications'' of the two girls. In their magazines, both girls wrote serials. Brazil's was called "Prince Azib". Brazil wrote Little Folks later in life. She didn't start writing until later in life when she became very interested in Welsh mythology. Angela Brazil is thought to be the first author of girls' school stories who wrote from the student's point of view and whose stories were mostly meant to entertain rather than teach moral lessons.

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