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Two recently reunited twin sisters enroll at a hilltop boarding school and navigate separation anxieties, roommate decisions, and new friendships while defending their bond. The narrative follows their participation in campus life—classroom chatter, social rivalries, archery and tennis contests, dramatic club productions, tableaux, elections, and schemes—interweaving light mysteries, humorous misunderstandings, animal episodes, and cooperative rescues. Recurring themes include identity, loyalty, the testing and strengthening of friendships, and coming-of-age through communal activities. The episodic chapters present a gentle, character-centered portrait of schoolgirl society and the practical ways the twins grow within a group of diverse classmates.

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Dorothy Whitehill

Dorothy Whitehill was an American author known for her engaging children's literature, particularly focusing on the experiences of young girls. Her notable works include "Janet, a Twin" and "Phyllis, a Twin," which explore themes of friendship and family through the lens of twin sisters. Whitehill's stories often depict the challenges and adventures of growing up, especially in the context of boarding school life, as seen in her books "Polly's First Year at Boarding School" and "Polly's Senior Year at Boarding School." Through her writing, she contributed to the genre of children's fiction in the early 20th century, leaving a legacy that resonates with young readers.

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