{"product_id":"2940162438656","title":"The Fortunes of Philippa","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe day my father said I had to leave our paradise changed my life forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking back, I can still see my ten-year-old self, sitting in shock as I realized I was to set off for the unknown world of an English boarding school. How could he send me away? I loved our South American home, the bright tropical flowers, and the dazzling blue sea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat I didn't know and couldn't understand was all that lay ahead. It wasn't just the music, sewing, or languages I would learn to become a proper young lady. There were school girl adventures and friendships I could never have if I stayed behind. And so I set off, never imagining the person I would become.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the \"1001 Kids Books to Read List,\" \u003ci\u003eThe Fortunes of Philippa\u003c\/i\u003e is a lovely example of Angela Brazil's highly popular school girl books. This sweet story, inspired by the life of Brazil's own mother, will take you back in time to Edwardian England, a time before world wars, a time when young girls embraced the joy of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReminiscent of Frances Hodgson Burnett's \u003ci\u003eA Little Princess\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll find Philippa's adventures full of fun and laughter, a ready escape from 21st century troubles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully re-typeset and formatted for the modern reader, this gorgeous edition will not only enlighten your mind but add to the charm of your book collection. Invoking curiosity, this novel is a perfect fit for those following the Charlotte Mason method and building their own living books library.","brand":"Smidgen Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46461790552305,"sku":"2940162438656","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/2940162438656_p0.jpg?v=1765485981","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940162438656","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}