Here's what I know about Angela Brazil:
- Pioneered Modern Schoolgirl Stories: Angela Brazil is credited as one of the first British writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories". This means she wrote stories about girls at boarding schools that focused on their lives and adventures, rather than moral lessons [Wikipedia].
- Wrote from the Girls' Perspective: Unlike many previous children's books, Brazil's stories were told from the point of view of the young characters themselves, making them more relatable and engaging for young readers [Goodreads].
- Prolific Writer: Brazil was a very productive author, publishing close to sixty children's novels in her lifetime [Goodreads]. Most of her books were set in boarding schools.
- Popular Titles: Some of her most popular titles include "The Luckiest Girl in the School", "The Nicest Girl in the School", "A Popular Schoolgirl", and "The Jolliest Term on Record" [Goodreads, Project Gutenberg].
- Legacy: Brazil's work was hugely popular during her lifetime and continues to be enjoyed by readers today. Her books offer a glimpse into the lives of British schoolgirls in the early 20th century [Wikipedia].