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The New House at the Chalet School

by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer · 1935

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Joey Bettany's last term at the Chalet School proves to be an unforgettable one. First, there is the opening of the new house and a bitter quarrel with its new matron.

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Then the naughty Middles play a midnight hoax that backfires. There's a wild storm and a glorious picnic party before the term finally ends with an hilarious concert given by the newly formed and quite unmusical St. Clare's Orchestra.

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childrens
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short · 166 pages

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