A Vicarage Family
A Vicarage Family by Noel Streatfeild, published by Penguin Books, Limited on July 7, 2016, is a fictionalized autobiography that explores the author’s childhood. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative offers a vivid depiction of life in a genteel yet impoverished family during the years leading up to the First World War, focusing on the dynamics among three sisters: Isobel, Louise, and Vicky.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of family relationships and personal growth as Vicky, the awkward and rebellious sister, navigates feelings of being overlooked. The story captures the challenges of growing up in a large family, highlighting themes of sibling dynamics and self-discovery. Through Vicky’s journey, the book delves into the complexities of childhood and the quest for identity, making it a reflective read for those interested in historical juvenile fiction.
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A Vicarage Family is the first part in a fictionalized autobiography in which Noel Streatfeild tells the story of her own childhood, painting a poignant and vivid picture of daily life in an impoverished, genteel family in the years leading up to the First World War.
‘What a pity the dear vicar has such trouble with Victoria…’
Once there were three little girls – Isobel, the eldest, was pretty, gentle and artistic; Louise the youngest, was sweet and talented – and then there was Vicky, ‘the plain one’, the awkward and rebellious one who didn’t fit in at school or at home. Growing up in a big family Vicky feels overlooked but gradually begins to realize that she might not be quite as untalented as she feels.
The Vicky of this story is, of course, the much-loved Noel Streatfeild who went on to write so many wonderful family stories, the most famous being Ballet Shoes.
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