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When Aldred arrives at Birkwood Grange, she meets Mabel Farrington, the parlor boarder who has never had a best friend—until now. To Aldreds astonishment, Mabel takes her under her wing, sharing the exclusive privileges of a parlor boarder. However, Aldreds excitement turns to confusion when she accidentally overhears Mabel revealing that she befriended her because she mistook her for a girl who heroically rescued a child from a fire. Torn between honesty and loyalty, Aldred struggles to confess the truth, allowing Mabel to continue believing the tale. As their friendship deepens, Aldred ...

Angela Brazil wrote school stories for girls throughout the first half of the 20th century. She was the first author to relate this experience from the girls' perspective, offering a more sympathetic and intimate view of school life. Funny, touching, and wonderfully "jollyhockey sticks", The Nicest Girl in the School remains one of the most popular of her stories. It features Patty Hirst and her cousin Muriel, and tells of their turbulent times together at Morton Priory.