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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2011 | Grades 5-up
Gr 3–6—Living at Mrs. Monday's Boarding School is truly torture, but orphaned Nancy and Plum make the best of their situation. While they tackle their seemingly never-ending list of chores, from cleaning windows to mending socks, their imaginations set them free. The sisters daydream about the perfect Christmas, having a family, and how their lives could be different, perhaps even wonderful. Eventually, they become fed up with Mrs. Monday and they make plans to run ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
New ed., 1952, Lippincott. Orphans Nancy and Plum lead deprived lives at cruel Mrs. Monday's boarding school. The sisters manage to escape h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
