Redheads at the Chalet School
Synopsis:
Flavia Ansell (nicknamed Copper because of her bright red hair) arrives at the Chalet School under a veil of secrecy having had her name changed from her stepfather's name of Letton, to Ansell, her birth name.
Having arrived at school she is placed in Upper IVa and swiftly makes friends with Jack Lambert and Wanda Von Eschenau. She settles in quickly, despite finding it difficult speaking in French and German, and particularly enjoys games and hobbies.
However Copper is in danger, due to her stepfather's work, and Miss Annersley is forced to reveal to her the reason for the subterfuge. Following some curious events Len Maynard guesses that all is not as it seems with Copper, and Miss Annersley confides in her and asks her to look out for Copper.
This Len does, in more dramatic circumstances than are expected by everyone, before everything is resolved and the mystery is fully revealed.
Copper and her stepfather then have a well-deserved break together over half term and Copper returns to school able to settle in and enjoy the more traditional festivities of the Christmas term.
contributed by Susan Vass, Scotland __ working from a hardback edition
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