Jane Allen, Right Guard

Edith BancroftProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.1

Word count: 329K words
Chapters: 33

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Jane Allen, Right Guard by Edith BancroftAuthor: Bancroft, Edith,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Aug 9, 2006

Editor's review

This is an English-language school story for young readers by Edith Bancroft, a public-domain e-book prepared by Project Gutenberg and classified under juvenile literature. Judging by the title and classification, it follows the familiar pattern of early English girls' school fiction: set in school life and centered on friendship, rules, and growing up, with plain language and short chapters that make it suitable for extensive reading in English. Its value lies not in literary-historical importance but in offering a period sample that shows how early twentieth-century English juvenile reading shaped images of school life and codes of conduct. Readers may note the school slang and the differences in period attitudes, gaining both language exposure and a sense of changing social mores. Note that this public-domain text has no modern introduction; some expressions and values carry clear period limitations, so readers should read critically rather than accept the book's behavioral standards wholesale.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate learners who want to practice extensive reading with English juvenile fiction
Readers interested in early English school stories and girls' literature
Literature enthusiasts who want a glimpse of early twentieth-century juvenile reading

Not a good fit for

Young readers who prefer fast-paced contemporary youth fiction
English beginners who need modern annotations and background introductions
Readers uninterested in school settings and differences in period values

Reading tips

Read chapter by chapter and write a two- or three-sentence summary in English after each chapter to train summarizing skills.
Mark school slang and period expressions first, then look them up together after finishing the chapter.
Take notes on the old behavioral norms depicted in the book as you read, and write a brief commentary afterward.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What English level is this book suitable for?

Roughly for learners with intermediate English reading ability. Sentence patterns and vocabulary are generally not difficult, but early English expression habits appear; beginners from zero need a dictionary and should be prepared to slow down.

Are there Chinese annotations or an introduction?

No. This is a public-domain English e-book released by Project Gutenberg, usually containing only the text, without modern annotations, introductions, or exercises; readers need to look up background information themselves.

Why emphasize period limitations when recommending it?

Early juvenile reading often carries the school norms and gender ideas of its time, which differ markedly from today. This point reminds readers to stay critical while enjoying the story rather than treating the book's assumptions as universal standards.

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About the author

Edith Bancroft Author

Edith Bancroft was an American writer of young adult literature in the early twentieth century, though public information about her is limited, and her nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background cannot be confirmed. Her known works are the "Jane Allen" series of girls' novels; the library holds three titles—Jane Allen, Right Guard, Jane Allen, Junior, and Jane Allen, Center—from a five-volume series published between 1917 and 1922 by Cupples & Leon of New York. The stories follow Jane Allen, a girl from a Montana ranch, through her studies, sports, and coming of age at Wellington College, and belong to the early twentieth-century American tradition of girls' school stories, featuring campus life, athletics, and friendship in a light, lively style.