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“What I do feel the modern child lacks, when compared with the earlier generation, is concentration, and the sheer dogged grit to carry a long job through. ... Helping children to face up to a certain amount of drudgery, cheerfully and energetically, is one of the biggest problems that teachers, in these days of ubiquitous entertainment, have to face in our schools.”

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Book:Chronicles of Fairacre, Comprising Village School, Village Diary, and Storm in the Village
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Chronicles of Fairacre, Comprising Village School, Village Diary, and Storm in the Village

This collection includes three novels that delve into the daily life and social dynamics of a small British village. The stories focus on the experiences of a village schoolteacher and her interactions with the local inhabitants, capturing the essence of rural life in the early 20th century. more

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Miss Read
Miss Read

Miss Read, a renowned British novelist, was born on April 17, 1913, and passed away on April 7, 2012. She is best known for her children's literature, which has won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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Book:The Works of Lady Caroline Lamb: Glenarvon (1816)
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