Alice-Miranda At School by Jacqueline Harvey

Move over, Matilda, and step aside, Madeline, there's a new charming miniature heroine about to make her mark.

Can one tiny girl change a very big school? Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones is waving goodbye to her weeping parents and starting her first day at boarding school. But something is wrong at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy for Proper Young Ladies.

The headmistress, Miss Grimm, hasn't been seen for ten years. The prize-winning flowers are gone. And a mysterious stranger is camping in the greenhouse. Alice-Miranda must complete a series of impossible tests. Can she really beat the meanest, most spoilt girl at school in a solo sailing mission?

Could she camp in the forest all on her own for five whole days and nights? Well, of course. This is Alice-Miranda, after all.

Jacqueline Harvey

Reviews

“ Alice-Miranda has a beguiling ability to enchant those around her and an enthusiasm for helping people in need. This new series, with its sprightly, resilient heroine, who is sweet without being cloying, offers readers a lively blend of humour and intrigue. ”

Kirkus Reviews

“ ‘I loved this book so much. It’s amazing that a seven-year-old girl can change a whole school! I like Alice-Miranda because she is brave and kind.’ Imogen, 7, Book Buddies Club ”

“ ‘This book is very exciting. I found it hard to put down when Mum told me to stop reading.’ Kirsten, 9, Book Buddies Club ”

“ ‘I really loved the book. It was all fabulous. I would give it 9/10.’ Juliette, 9, Book Buddies Club ”

“ ‘I enjoyed this book because it is about boarding school and I love boarding schools.’ Ailish, 9, Book Buddies Club ”

Paperback

9781760890698

May 7, 2019

Puffin

288 pages

RRP $16.99
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Paperback

9781741664515

February 1, 2010

Random House Australia Children's

288 pages

RRP $16.99
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EBook

9781742740201

September 1, 2010

Random House Australia

228 pages
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