The Getting of Wisdom
A spirited country girl is sent off to a proper boarding school, where books, music, and the sharp edges of growing up teach her more than the lessons ever do. Wry, observant, and true to life.
Parent content note
A coming-of-age school story with a clear-eyed look at adolescent rivalries, vanity, and growing pains; best for older middle-grade listeners.
8–12standardRead along
26 chapters · 7h 17m
The Getting of Wisdom
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