Just Patty
Just Patty
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Brief
Beta180
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
HumorA Boarding School • 1910s
2007
YA
12-15 years
Super Short Summary
Just Patty by Jean Webster is a charming collection of stories following Patty Wyatt, a spirited and mischievous student at St. Ursula's boarding school. Throughout tales like "Patty's Place" and "The Snob," Patty's adventures and escapades with her friends explore themes of friendship, growth, and youthful enthusiasm in a lively school setting.
Humorous
Playful
Nostalgic
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Just Patty by Jean Webster is generally praised for its charming and light-hearted depiction of boarding school life. Readers appreciate its humor, strong female friendships, and the plucky protagonist, Patty. Criticism arises over the lack of depth in character development and predictable plotlines. Nonetheless, the book's wit and nostalgic charm remain appealing to fans of classic children's literature.
Who Should Read Just Patty?
A fan of Just Patty by Jean Webster is likely a young adult interested in stories about friendship, boarding school life, and light-hearted drama. Similar readers would enjoy Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery and The Little Colonel series by Annie Fellows Johnston, which offer engaging coming-of-age narratives.
1,077 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
180
Novel • Fiction
•
Historical Fiction•
HumorA Boarding School • 1910s
2007
YA
12-15 years
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