(Amazon UK link) |
In this book, Bride (a rather odd abbreviation for Bridget), niece of the original founder of the school, gets a huge shock. She is asked to take on a new responsibility that she really doesn't want. All in all, she has a rather difficult term.
There are a few interesting philosophical discussions in the book about education, outlining the ideas of the time. In general they were very much against child-led learning, albeit quite progressive for the era.
I didn't think this was a particularly special book. Some of them are much more moving and interesting. But still it made a pleasant light read.
(You can also read my slightly longer review of 'Bride Leads the Chalet School' which was written on re-reading ten years later)
No comments:
Post a Comment