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JennGM
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Posted: April 06 2006 at 9:28am \| IP Logged

Kathryn UK wrote:

JennGM wrote:

I really want to find these books, but this list:
Elinor Brent-Dyer shows a whopping 58 titles!!!!

This is going to be a huge endeavour!

And 62 titles in paperback (some of the originals were split into two). If you click on the link under the paperback heading it gives a list of which books were abridged and by how much - most have minor changes, a few major. Though as hardbacks are way out of budget for anyone other than a collector (unlikely to be less than $50-$60) there isn't much point in hunting for unabridged versions.

Although it would be nice to read them in order, it isn't necessary. I started somewhere in the middle of the series when I was given one of the books as a girl, and worked backwards, forwards and sideways as and when books came into print. There are a number of "key" books which introduce major changes to the school or major new characters. The early books Kelly listed are good ones to look for.

Thanks for the advice. I stumbled across This site New Chalet Club which explains the titles even more. I keep finding mention of "Girls Gone By" Press or publications that reprinted the first title, so I think I finally found the publisher.

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Posted: April 06 2006 at 11:42pm \| IP Logged

OK, you've convinced me, Kelly and Kathryn. I've just ordered the first three Chalet School titles (two books-the first two titles are combined in one book) from a bookseller in the UK through Abebooks. That was actually cheaper than ordering any of the copies I found from booksellers in the US. I can't wait to get them! Thanks for your help.

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Posted: May 17 2006 at 12:14am \| IP Logged

I just finished The School at the Chalet yesterday. I posted about it here.

I can now join the list of those who recommend these books!

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