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'Nellie Doran concerns the arrival of a new girl, fifteen-year-old Nellie Doran, at St. Mary's Convent High School [...] Nellie quickly becomes a favourite amongst her school fellows, arousing jealousy in one of the girls, Milcie, who had formerly been the most popular girl in the school. Milcie's jealousy is increased when Nellie outshines her in music lessons. When Milcie discovers that she is related to Nellie she is ashamed to be related to a "bushie", but during the Annual Retreat, a Catholic reflection exercise, she regrets her attitude towards Nellie and endeavours to be good to her. Nellie's musical talent is discovered by a visiting German music teacher, Herr Hartmann, who offers her the opportunity to study in Europe, but Nellie declines the offer, choosing to remain with her family on their property, instead of pursuing possible fame and fortune.' (Source: Bonza Schooldays.)
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'A Little Child Shall Lead Them' : The Child as Redeemer
2003
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— Appears in: Children's Literature and the Fin de Siécle 2003; (p. 57-70)
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'A Little Child Shall Lead Them' : The Child as Redeemer
2003
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Children's Literature and the Fin de Siécle 2003; (p. 57-70)
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