Adele Doring at Boarding School

"Adele Doring at Boarding School" by Grace May North is a young adult novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Adele Doring and her friends as they embark on their new adventure at Linden Hall, a boarding school. With themes of friendship, growth, and the challenges of adolescence, the narrative explores the dynamics of a group of girls navigating their new environment alongside the introduction of new characters like Carol Lorens and the challenges they face together. At the start of the novel, Adele expresses her excitement about returning to school after vacation and shares her enthusiasm with her mother. We are introduced to her friends, including Rosamond and the newcomer Carol, who faces the uncertainty of fitting in. As Carol learns about the Sunnyside Club and her place in the community, we begin to glimpse the contrasts between the girls, such as their social backgrounds and friendships. The opening chapters set the stage for their forthcoming adventures, hinting at themes of acceptance and the trials of adolescence within the boarding school setting.