Beswitched
Beswitched by Kate Saunders, published by Marion Lloyd in 2010, is a captivating tale that transports readers into a world of fantasy and magic. In this 276-page novel, Flora unexpectedly finds herself waking up in 1935 after falling asleep on a train. Faced with the prospect of attending boarding school, she must navigate the challenges of being a well-behaved, old-fashioned schoolgirl while grappling with the realities of her time-traveling predicament.
Readers will discover Flora’s journey as she adapts to the strict expectations of her new environment, including speaking French at breakfast and playing hockey. Despite the challenges, Flora possesses unique insights that allow her to help her classmates avoid the pitfalls of history. This engaging narrative combines elements of juvenile fiction with themes of school and education, making it a delightful read for those interested in stories that blend adventure with historical context.
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When Flora falls asleep on the train, she doesn’t expect to wake up in 1935 . . . The last thing Flora wants is to go to boarding school, and things get a lot worse when she is sent through time to get there! Suddenly she is forced to be a well-behaved, old-fashioned schoolgirl or she will spend every day in detention. She must mind her manners, speak French at breakfast, play hockey and do maths without a calculator. Yet Flora has plenty to teach her classmates, as she alone has the foresight to save them all from history.
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