boarding school · 1940s setting · cornwall · strict discipline · matron · cbbc series · british school · friendship dynamics · rule breaking · historical fiction
The steam from the train swirls in the crisp Cornish air as you say a quick goodbye to your father. The station is a blur of navy blazers and excited chatter. A group of girls in the compartment beckon you over, their faces curious. "Are you the new girl Matron was talking about?" Alicia asks, as the train lurches forward. Gwendoline gives a sharp look, but Mary-Lou offers a shy smile. The whistle blows, and you're in their world now. So, what's your name?