And Both Were Young - L'Engle, Madeleine
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And Both Were Young is a novel by Madeleine L'Engle originally published in 1949. It tells the story of an American girl at boarding school in Switzerland, not long after World War II, and the relationship she develops with a French boy she meets there, who cannot remember his past due to trauma he suffered in the war. In 1983, a revised version of the novel that restored material originally removed by the author was published under the same title, but with a new copyright. Main characters Philippa "Flip" Hunter - A young girl who is being sent to boarding school against her will because of…mehr

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And Both Were Young is a novel by Madeleine L'Engle originally published in 1949. It tells the story of an American girl at boarding school in Switzerland, not long after World War II, and the relationship she develops with a French boy she meets there, who cannot remember his past due to trauma he suffered in the war. In 1983, a revised version of the novel that restored material originally removed by the author was published under the same title, but with a new copyright. Main characters Philippa "Flip" Hunter - A young girl who is being sent to boarding school against her will because of Eunice Jackman Philip Hunter - Flip's frequently absent father Eunice Jackman - A gorgeous widow who is, as Flip says, "lusting after her father" Paul Laurens - A French boy who has no memory of his past Mademoiselle Dragonet - Flip's boarding school superintendent Madame Perceval - Flip's art teacher, and also Paul's aunt by adoption Erna - One of Flip's friends at the school (wikipedia.org)
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Madeleine L'Engle was a master of storytelling whose books continue to resonate across generations. Best known for her Newbery Medal-winning classic A Wrinkle in Time, L'Engle brought depth, imagination, and emotional insight to everything she wrote-whether it was science fiction, spiritual memoir, or young adult fiction like And Both Were Young.Drawing from her own experiences as a student in a Swiss boarding school and her deep empathy for young people navigating the complexities of growing up, L'Engle created characters that feel timeless and true. Her writing bridges intellect and heart, offering readers not just a story, but a journey of self-discovery and hope.