school-stories Quotes

“The Chalet School is founded in 1925 by Madge Bettany when her brother has to return to his job in the Forestry Commission in India. ”

“When Madge Bettany sets up a school in the Austrian Tyrol, her sister Joey is among the first pupils. From small beginnings, it grows rapidly, enjoying all sorts of exciting adventures and mishaps.”

“Her two new foster brothers seem very nervous of the Headmaster and she soon finds out why when she meets him herself. Tall and thin in his black gown, with white hair and black glasses, he isn’t a very comfortable character to spend any time with.”

“Lloyd and Harry Harvey worry that their new foster-sister Dinah will become one of “them” - the oddly well-behaved children at their school.”